Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-11-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1804.
[NO. 50.]
FOR CHARTER,
To any port in Great Britain, the British Brig SARAH , Jacob Brownrigg, Master:— A strong substantial vessel of 150 tons burthen, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days.
James Dykes & Co.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
20 Hogsheads SUGAR. 15 do. St. KITTS RUM. 30 do. MOLASSES, and a few chests of IMPERIAL, HYSON, and YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, imported in Sept. last. November 6. 213
FOR SALE,
By order of the Administrators on the Estate of William Drummond, deceased, late of Fredericksburg,
The Sch'r PLOUGH-BOY,
Burthen 96 tons or 800 barrels; she is only 18 months old, is well fitted and found, and now ready to receive a cargo—A credit of six months will be given to the purchaser, for a note with an approved endorser.
For FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, Agent, DAVID HENDERSON, and ALEX. DUNCAN, 212
Nov. 3.
I HAVE FOR CHARTER,
THE BRIG ANN & FRANCES , CARPENTER—Burthen 1500 Barrels.
AND FOR SALE,
THE BRIG TRYALL , Lying at Marsden's Wharf.
320 Boxes HAVANNAH SUGAR. 80 Hogsheads HAVANNAH MOLASSES. 18 Tons FUSTICK. 20 Tons CAMPEACHY LOGWOOD. 50 Boxes HAVANNAH SEGARS.
Theo. Armistead.
November 1. 207
FOR LONDON,
THE AMERICAN SHIP DUMFRIES , Richard Beard, Master:— To sail about the 20th November, having three-fourths of the cargo engaged. 80 or 100 hhds. tobacco will be taken on freight if offered in time—the terms 4 guineas and 5 per cent.
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
October 30. 199
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE SHIP OLD TOM , Samuel Davis, master. Burthen 240 hhds. Tobacco or 2000 barrels.—For terms apply to the master on board, or to Jacob Morgan.
Who has received by the said ship from Rotterdam and offers for sale,
40 Bales Ornaburgs and Tickenburgs. 50 Bales Flushing and Dutch Canvas. 50 Pieces Hessian Rolls. 10 Crates Stone Bottles. A quantity of Stone Jugs assorted. Butter Potts in Crates. Chefs of Glass Ware we have assorted Boxes Window Glass do. do. best Haarem Linen. do. do. Ruffia Diapper. 1 Box best Linen Cambricks. 100 Gin Cases. Liquor Cases of different kinds. All of which articles were carefully selected, and are of the first quality.—Also,
8 Pipes superior quality GIN: October 30. 202
THE SHIP MOUNT VERNON , JOHN BOYINTON, Master:— Having two-thirds of her cargo ready, one fourth of which is on board—will positively sail for Liverpool by the 15th of November—for freight of the remainder, apply to Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co Richmond, the Master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana.
October 25. 191
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The well armed Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE , Expected to sail in all November. Tobacco or Naval Stores will be received on freight, on low terms, say 60s. per hhd. and 9s. per barrel. Apply to Capt. M'Bride on board, or to
Robertson & Brown.
October 23. 185
LANDING
From the Brig ANN MARIA , from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE,
5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply 40
Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. 109
FOR CHARTER,
The good American Ship SARAH , Abel Rawson, master:— Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 430 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
Richard Blow.
Sept. 11. 129
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
59 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 10 do. FLOUR. 10 Punccheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 80 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT.
Sept. 11. 129
FOR CHERBOURG,
THE BRIG FRANKLIN , S. HILL, Master. Burthen about 220 tons—the is a staunch, strong built vessel, and will receive a few hogsheads tobacco at a moderate freight. For terms apply to
John Newell, jun.
October 20. 181
WE WANT
A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 31. 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR CHARTER,
The Ship BRUTUS , JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to
N. Heron.
Sept. 18. 142
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The Copper bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA , Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo—Apply to the master on board, or
Thomas Willock.
Sept. 4. 118
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The American Ship PETER , Captain Sayward. Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—For terms apply to
Phinehas Dana.
Sept. 15. 140
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent new ship ARCTURUS , Samuel Winsor, master:— Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready, in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM.
Sept. 3. 125
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The American Ship NANCY , Captain TURNER, Burthen 240 Tons.
C. & F. Whittle.
Sept. 29. 153
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The excellent fast sailing Brig ELIZA , Henry Brown, Master. Burthen 200 hogsheads; is ready for receiving a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or to
Moses Myers.
October 20. 182
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack. August 23. 97
FOR SALE,
1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Punccheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
July 17. 7
SALT.
Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle , a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to
Robertson & Brown.
Sept. 22. 149
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship SHEFFIELD , at Willock's Wharf, 1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to
Josiah Cowper.
Sept. 22. 151
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, JUN.
HAS FOR SALE,
AN INVOICE OF NAILS, HOES, SPADES, TEA KETTLES, ENGLISH BEND-LEATHER and BOOT LEGS. 3 Trunks COTTON HOSIERY. A few firkins good BUTTER. ANTIGUA RUM. 4 Patent CORN-SHELLING MACHINES. A exandria CRACKERS, in kegs. Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, in hhds. and bbls. MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS. November 6. 217
Received by the Ship OLD TOM , Captain S. Davis, and for sale by the Subscriber,
92 Pipes HOLLAND GIN, of superior quality. R. Gibson.
WHO HAS ALSO FOR SALE,
London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks. 12 Hhds. GRENADA RUM. 2 do. JAMAICA do. SUGAR, in hhds. tierces and barrels. COFFEE, in tierces, barrels, and bags. 5000 butts St. Ubes SALT. Richmond and Fredericksburg TOBACCO. MANUFACTURED TOBACCO, in kegs, of excellent quality. PORK and BEEF. NAILS and SPIKES. AXES and HOES, assorted in casks, &c. &c. November 6. 215
50 Punccheons ANTIGUA RUM. 150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK. 300 do. CAROLINA, } 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogsheads Peterburg TOBACCO. 45 do. CLARET. 5 Barrels COCOA. 12 Cases NOYEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 6. 218
CASH FOR
Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading.
FOR SALE,
(If applied for immediately,) 1740 SPANISH SALTED HIDES, of the very first quality. 9 Tons NICARAGUA WOOD. Just arrived in the Schooner Triumph , from Curacao. James Dykes & Co. November 6. 219
FOR SALE,
600 Bushels BARLEY a-float. R. Gibson. November 6. 214
NOTICE.
THE FERRIES across Elizabeth River, will be rented at the Court-House of Norfolk county, on the third Monday in November next—possession of which to be given the first day of January thereafter.
JAMES BROWN, Sheriff.
November 6. 216
A BOAT FOUND.
TAKEN up near Waters's Creek, Warwick county, in October 1803, A BOAT of the following description—Her length on the gunwale is 17 feet, her width 5 feet 6 inches, red bottom with white boot-top, inside, below her seats, red, above them, a lead colour; on the inside of her stern she has large diamonds painted black, and ovals on her stern—seats of the same colour—Her bow and stern-seats have iron knees, her transom and gunwale-knees are iron; she has a ring-bolt in her bow, and an eye-bolt in her stern below the locker. The owner, by proving his property and paying charges, may have her on application to
Peter Ridley.
Nov. 3. 211
3000 bushels coarse SALT a-float, FOR SALE, BY A. Maclure. Nov. 3. 209
ALEXANDER CLARK,
Boot and Shoe-maker,
At the head of Maxwell's Wharf, Wide Water Street, Has, in addition to those of his own manufactory, received from Philadelphia and New-York, an assortment of the best BOOTS AND SHOES,
And intends in future to keep a constant supply. Three boys of respectable connexions, from 12 to 15 years of age, will be taken as apprentices to the above business. Nov. 3. 210
LANDING THIS DAY,
On Newton's Wharf, from the Brig Orpheus , from Valentia, her Cargo—Consisting of 60 Pipes WINE, 48 do. BRANDY, 34 Frails FIGS, SALT—and A quantity of CORKS. For sale by MOSES MYERS. November 1. 206
LANDING THIS DAY,
On Newton's Wharf, from on board Schooner ELIZA , Capt. Johnson, 60 Punccheons ANTIGUA RUM, FOR SALE BY Wilson, Cunningham & Co. Oct. 30. 197
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
NORFOLK HOTEL,
128 Main-Street.
SOUP EVERY DAY,
From 11 'till 2 o'clock.
H. Benbridge.
October 30. 203
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A large quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time.
William Hartshorne, jun.
August 18. 79
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suffolk , Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by
LEVIN DORSEY,
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Street, Town-Point.
ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation.
Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeromack Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade.
Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observation, or for day only, of every description.
Circumferentors, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood.
Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds.
Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles,
FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia.
Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions.
Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do.
Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions.
ALSO,
A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Butcher's Carriage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice.
Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above.
August 7. 58
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying alterations and amendments to the Act entitled, "An Act to reduce into one, the several acts for regulating Pilots, and ascertaining their fees." October 18. 177
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 punccheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.
400 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Naukeens, first quality.
50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804. 16
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson.
Church-Street, October 27. 194
FISK AND STEARNS,
Have just received by the Schooner MARIA , from Boston,
TEAS
of the last importation.
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON SKIN, 200 Boxes MOULD CANDLES.
40 do. DIPT do. 20 do. SPERMACETI do.
200 do. BROWN SOAP. 50 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE.
20 do. COTTON and WOOL CARDS. 15 do. HALF PINT TUMBLERS.
50 Barrels and 6 Hogsheads N. E. RUM. 50 Bags ALLSPICE.
200 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. 60 Sides Red SOAL LEATHER.
40 lbs. NUTMEGS. 20 Half Barrels NEATS TONGUES.
100 GRIND-STONES.
ALSO ON HAND,
A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 6. 166
LANDING
in Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA , from St. Thomas,
A Parcel of Choice SUGAR.
In hogsheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also,

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1804.
"Under the administration of Mr. Adams, an extended navy was seen springing up on our coasts. The peaceful husbandman, the industrious mechanick, the commercial sailor, and even the young man of genius and education, were seen deserting their plough, their looms, the pursuits of a lucrative trade, and the improvements of a liberal study, and joining themselves to the motley, disciplined, and degraded crew of vessels of war."
THE ENQUIRER (a publication of distinguished merit) of the 31st ultimo, contains a piece signed AN AMERICAN, from which the above extract is taken. The conspicuous place assigned to it by the Editor authorizes us to conclude that the sentiments it contains are his own, or that they meet his full approbation.
We think it would be impossible to peruse the sentence which we have extracted, without being astonished at the absurdities into which some men may be hurried by party zeal.
It was hoped and believed that there was not a reflecting American who did not approve of the equipment of our navy, at the time alluded to. The United States were forced into the measure, or otherwise (which they were not then prepared for) they must have totally relinquished an extensive and lucrative commerce; upon which the revenues of our government in a great degree depended.
It was not until French cruisers insulted and plundered us even in sight of our ports; it was not until our commerce was menaced with extinction, or pursued at the most imminent hazard; it was not until we had lost every hope of redress for past, or assurance of forbearance from future injuries; it was not until the patience of the citizens was completely exhausted, that the equipment of the navy was resolved on. Then, indeed, it was pursued with vigour. The publick treasury was not wasted by visionary and impracticable schemes, nor upon whimsical and useless gun-boats. An efficient force was employed, which produced advantages even greater than were at first expected.
The American character never stood higher than at that moment; was never more respected than on that occasion. No nation can prevent others from doing them an injury in the first instance; the disgrace must proceed from a supine endurance of wrong, when it possesses the power, by a timely and spirited resentment to put an end to it.
But mark the consistency of the friends of Mr. Jefferson. Under Mr. Adams, according to them, it was criminal to equip a navy for the protection of our commerce and revenues, against the predatory aggressions of a rapacious and insolent foe, who assailed us even in our harbours. Under Mr. Jefferson's administration a war has been maintained for four years, and a formidable fleet commissioned against a contemptible foe, that attacks but a small fraction of our trade, and in a distant quarter.
Let it not be thought that we mean any censure on this last step taken by the administration. Tardy and procrastinated as it has been, it was necessary; and the only censure which we would attach to the conduct of the Tripoline war, is that of not being decisive in the first instance. The same measures that may now succeed, would have had the same chance of succeeding then.
By pointing out the tendency which such paragraphs as the above are calculated for, we have principally in view, to shew how frequently the strong desire of the democrats to cast a censure upon the administration of a federalist, betrays them into a direct censure of their own party. This is not their intention, but it is a very natural consequence, and is a striking example of retributive justice.
The writer in the Enquirer treats with indignation the degeneracy of every class of citizens, in descending to enrol themselves in "the motley, disciplined, and degraded crew of a vessel of war"; under the direction of a Federal Executive.
The crews of vessels of war must be composed of men of different descriptions of persons, manners, characters, and degrees of authority; thus far they may be considered as motley; but it would be difficult to prove that this variety is more degrading on sea than it is on shore. They ought also to be disciplined ; but this is the first time we have heard it asserted that discipline was degrading either to the officers or crew of a ship of war. He will not be able to convince us that this means of degradation is not still preserved in our navy. Most of our commanders and subaltern officers are Federalists , who, we told, are naturally so fond of strong government , that their crews have but little chance of escaping from their aristocratical domination, however degrading it may be to their equal and unalienable rights. It is certainly anti-democratical thus to subject the many to the will of the few ; and we hope our ADMIRAL will order things otherwise on board his present disposable force at Washington, GUN-BOAT NO. 2!!!
But though the crews and officers of our ships of war were then a degraded set of wretches , they must not now be so considered. We should certainly be sorry to hear it said by a foreigner , and would despise the American who would tell us, that the crews who man our little fleet in the Mediterranean, are degraded by submitting to discipline in the service of their country.
Are they less so now than they were at that time? Is it more degrading to have obeyed the call of their country against a foreign foe, under the administration of Mr. Adams than it is under that of Mr. Jefferson? Were they degraded by having been subordinate to other officers than those who now command? Was the crew of the Constellation , under the authority of the brave and victorious Truxton , more degraded when boarding L'Insurgente in 1799, than
when enjoying the pleasures of the Italian and Spanish ports in 1802? Was the crew of the same fortunate vessel, when, under the happy auspices, and directed by the aspiring genius of the same intrepid and gallant officer, she mingled her fire with the fire of La Vengeance , more degraded than it is by its present service, under her worthy commander captain Campbell?
We have mentioned the Constellation and Commodore Truxton in particular, not with a view to any invidious distinction, but because the singular good fortune of that ship, gave her such brilliant opportunities of proving that, however motley or however well-disciplined her crews may have been, neither they nor their commander, were degraded by the distinguished services which our navy at that period rendered to the nation.
If degradation was then the consequence of being enlisted in the service of the United States, neither the superior justice nor the superior magnanimity of the present executive, can be supposed to have removed the stain from those who are now sent out to chastise the piratical audacity of Tripoli. But as we would most heartily contemn any man who would attempt to apply such terms to those now employed on board our vessels of war, so we doubly despise the ignorance and ill-nature of him who has applied them to those who formerly in the same manner devoted themselves to their country.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
GLARING PARTIALITY.
Northampton, August 31st, 1804.
It was once hoped, MESSRS. EDITORS, that the system of oppression and partiality commenced by the executive of the United States, would never have been considered a rule of conduct for the chief magistrate of Virginia; and that we should have been able to boast at least of one honest man among the rulers of party. The two immediate predecessors of Mr. PAGE had conducted themselves so much to the general satisfaction, that it was fondly supposed our present Governor would have been desirous of emulating their reputation and popularity; and that laying aside party considerations, he would have made the publick interest the primum mobile of his actions. But our expectations have been disappointed, and we have at length to regret that the cruel system of the President is now adopted by his satellites; that integrity and talents, when united with federal principles, have nothing to hope from the unrelenting fangs of persecution. Improbable and intolerable as this may seem, in a country which boasts of its equal rights and liberties, it has been too completely verified in a recent instance in this county. We are much exasperated, it is true, at the injustice of the executive, and should have been surprised too, if any extravagancies of the present ruling party were now capable of exciting wonder. But what may we not rationally dread, after such continued specimens of enormities as the last four successive years have exhibited. An expectation that measures will change with men, is vain, while the declared object of those in power is, a settled hostility against every principle that is not in perfect unison with their own illiberal and intolerant views. These observations were suggested by the occurrence alluded to above.
Upon the resignation of the last colonel of this county, it became necessary to choose another to supply his place. MAJOR PARAMORE being the next officer in point of seniority, and being also, by the court, considered as the most proper person to fill the office of his worthy predecessor, was, of course, recommended to the Governor to be commissioned as the law directs. But a certain Ma. FISHER , captain of a company, with all the modesty which so peculiarly distinguishes the democrats, feeling his consequence a little hurt that an older officer, and a more capable man, should presume to solicit an office for which he himself was a candidate, paid a visit to the Governor, and very easily prevailed on him to disregard the recommendation of the court. Fisher received his commission; and has now a fine opportunity of vaunting the superior claims of honest democrats to executive patronage.
Independent of his superiority in rank, as an officer, and the sentiments of the court in his favour Major Paramore is a man of much respectability highly esteemed for his talents and integrity, and is certainly liable to no objection, except the heinous crime of federalism . But, Sirs, what are talents, reputation, or services, in the estimation of our enlightened republicans ? What avails it that a man "is honest, capable, and a friend to the constitution"? These are qualifications which the extensive philanthropy of the present majority disdains. Their benevolent views are more comprehensive. Talents, education, and honesty, they suppose will always insure their possessor a support; while the intellectual weaknesses and moral imbecilities of their dear friends, are justly entitled to their commiseration. Doubtless their friends admire and applaud their principles; and so will every man when virtue becomes extinct.
Though it is generally supposed that the Governor in his present proceeding has not violated the law, yet a few extracts from our code may serve to shew how far he has conformed to it. The 5th clause of the act of 1792 says, "That the courts of the several counties and corporations, shall, from the field, and other officers, who at present hold commissions in the militia of the respective counties and corporations, proceed to recommend to the executive the officers necessary to complete the regiments, and battalions, and companies, pursuant to this act, by grades and seniority , and the persons so recommended SHALL BE COMMISSIONED by the Governor, agreeably to the constitution of this state ." In my humble opinion, MESSRS. EDITORS, it will be very difficult to prove that the Governor has now conformed to this clause, unless we suppose Captain Fisher to have been superior to Major Paramore , in grade and seniority ; and that he was recommended by the court. In the third clause of the act of 1793, it is al-
so declared—"That all vacancies hereafter happening in the officers of the militia of this commonwealth, shall be supplied by appointment of the Governor, with advice of the privy council, on recommendation from the respective county or corporation courts . Any thing in the said recited act to the contrary notwithstanding". How, then, can it be said that the Governor is authorized to disregard the recommendations of the courts? or will the defenders (if any there be) of this disgraceful proceeding, attempt to shield themselves under the act of 1795? the last part of the fifth clause of which is thus expressed—"And all vacancies thereafter happening in the said offices of the militia, shall be supplied by appointment of the Governor, or recommendation from the respective county or corporation court where such vacancy happens ." I am unskilled in constructing laws, but I should rather conceive that this or was inserted to authorize the Governor to fill vacancies, in cases of neglect by the court; or perhaps (a much more probable conjecture) it was originally written on , as in the act of 1793, and changed through the negligence of the printer*. But, Sirs, where democratical tyranny rears its head, even the shadow of an excuse is not necessary to sanction outrage; the title of merit to confidence and reward, must yield to the superior pretensions of party zeal; and honest men, unswayed by political prejudices, have nothing to expect but retirement and honour . Unfortunately for our country, the only road to political distinction is through the gates of corruption and undue influence: no wonder then that integrity should shun it as dangerous and repugnant. That a private station has now become the only post of honour, has been too clearly demonstrated by the proceedings of the present ruling party: that it is necessary for mankind to become more enlightened or more honest before it will be otherwise, is, I am afraid, a truth which our devoted country is unavoidably doomed to experience.
When Mr. PAGE was first nominated to the office he now holds, the people of the Eastern Shore congratulated themselves that a wise man had not been imposed upon them. They appeared satisfied with the choice of the legislature; and would readily have acquiesced in his re-election had he not thus rudely shown his contempt for their opinions and wishes. This insult offered to our court, in rejecting a character recommended by them, and with whom they are certainly better acquainted than he can be supposed to be, is seriously felt, and will be remembered by the people of Northampton as long as they retain just sentiments of independence and honour. That Mr. PAGE began to be respected and somewhat esteemed here, is certain: but that he has now alienated from himself the affections of the people of the Eastern Shore, by this outrageous partiality, is no less evident. He has shown a sovereign indifference to our wishes, a contempt for the understandings of our court, and a total disregard to justice; and all this has proceeded from a contemptible desire of shewing our little community of federalists, how an honest Governor can reward any follower who chooses to repair to the standard of democracy: to shew us that merit is not necessary in a candidate for favour; and that the only requisite qualifications are, an inveterate animosity against federalists, and a zeal sufficiently ardent to countenance and support all the extravagancies of party.
Since Mr. PAGE is so fond of bestowing offices on his favourites, we hope his passion will shortly be amply gratified; for I am credibly informed that every officer of respectability, rather than be subject to the command of such a man as is appointed over him, has resolved to resign his commission. This much I am convinced of, that every man of independence and resentment, must feel himself injured by the Governor's choice: and if he has a sufficient regard to his own dignity and reputation, he will immediately relinquish his office.
AN EASTERN SHORE-MAN.
* The injustice to the individual, the indignity offered to the court, and the political importance, of which our correspondent complains with such truth and force, may be, by some, considered as local subjects, in which the publick feeling and interest have no concern; but mature consideration will view it as another proof of that systematic persecution which marks the conduct of the ruling party.
We have looked into the constitution of the state, and find that the revised code printed by Davis, and that printed by Pleasants, correspond in the 15th article; which says "The president militia officers, shall be continued, and vacancies supplied by appointment of the Governor with the advice of the council, or recommendation from the respective county courts."
We incline to think that there has been a mistake in printing. In the first place, the sentence, as it stands, is scarcely to be understood: to make it read there wants after the word or the word by ;—If the error is typographical, by substituting the word on , the sentence will be intelligible, and will correspond with the words used in the 5th section of the act of 1793.
Again, if the construction which the words now used may warrant be taken in its full extent, it follows that the Governor can appoint either by advice of the council, or by recommendation of the court—so that if the court recommend, the Governor can appoint, without the consent of the council—This construction we do not suppose the present democratical council is prepared to admit. Editors Ledger.
JEROME BUONAPARTE.—When we read the account of the ship-wreck of M. Jerome Buonaparte and his lady, we considered it merely as a fabricated story, and passed it by. It turns out to be so as by the following extracts will be seen. The future Lord High Admiral of France, is, in all probability half-seas-over by this time.—With sincerity we wish our fair countrywoman a prosperous passage, and that reception from her August and Imperial Brother , which she ought to meet with. As to the Lord High Admiral, we do not think he would, at present, be a very valuable acquisition to the British navy; they need not break their hearts because he has escaped.
M. Jerome Buonaparte and his fair spouse have at length taken their departure for France. The mode they adopted to lull curiosity, and obtain a sufficient start before the news could reach any English vessel on the coast, reflects some credit on the ingenuity of the inventor, and if Jerome be the man, gives him a small title to the station of imperial high admiral of the French navy. It appears that since his return from the eastward he has fitted up in a very handsome stile the elegant seat of Mrs. Dulany, about 2 miles
from the city, which, it was given out, he meant to make his permanent residence, at least during the war between Great-Britain and France. His absence from the streets or parties in the city for two or three days at a time, of course no longer excited suspicion. Matters being thus arranged, he attended the theatre on Thursday night last with his lady, and when the play was over they repaired on board a packet at one of the wharves, which had been engaged for the purpose, and proceeded down to North-Point, where, with one or two of her relations, who accompany them to France, they were put on board the fast-sailing schooner Cordelia , captain Towers , which had been fitted up and ballasted for that purpose. On Sunday it began to be whispered about, that Jerome was off; but there seemed so much of a qui in the tale, that no one out of the secret believed it till it could be no longer doubted. Red. Gaz.
The name of Jerome Buonaparte has been so much banded about in the newspapers, and of so many reports spread of his attempts to quit the country, that he has at last fairly got the advantage of busy rumour, and left for her votaries nothing but a vacant gaze—unless per chance they should yet fix him on the horns of John Bull, or in the maw of a whale, a situation he and his lady had a "narrow escape" from, according to the annexed article from the Philadelphia True American , received by this morning's mail:
"By a gentleman from Dover, (Del.) we learn, that the snow Philadelphia , capt. Kennedy , of and from this port, bound to Cadiz, was driven on shore in the gale last Friday, at Pilot-town; the passengers and crew saved, and it is said the vessel will be got off without injury. Jerome Buonaparte and lady were passengers on board, incoq. and narrowly escaped drowning; 'tis said, the whole of the passengers were nearly naked, and that Madame Buonaparte was the first person who jumped into the boat."
We cannot help viewing the above article as an excellent thing, by way of under-plot to the force of the Flight ; and so far as it could tend to counteract any information which might have been sent off to New-York from this place, it was no bungling piece of stratagem. The owners and insurers of the Philadelphia need, therefore, be under no great apprehension about their vessel; for we strongly suspect that the tale concerning her and her passengers was fabricated here, although imposed upon the editor of the True American as coming from "a gentleman from Dover"!!! ibid.
MR. JEFFERSON AND THE NUNS OF ST. URSULA.
We have heard the following correspondence spoken of in several places, and have heard even some democrats laugh at the sanctified style of President. For our own part we have read it with much pleasure; it contains just such sentiments as the President of the United States ought to hold upon such an occasion. Those who laugh at the term " holy-sisters ", coming from Mr. Jefferson, ought to recollect that that being the only proper manner of addressing them, to have omitted it, or to have substituted any other would have been a miserable affectation.—As ridiculous as that of Mr. John Randolph jun. when addressing the late President.
To the editor of the Louisiana Monitor.
NEW-ORLEANS, September 12.
SIR, The following memorial was addressed by the Ursuline Nuns of this city to the President of the United States. As the memorial itself, together with the president's very friendly and encouraging answer, may afford pleasure to the inhabitants of Louisiana, all of whom, doubtless, take a deep interest in the prosperity of this religious establishment, I request you to insert them in your next number both in French and English.
I am, Sir, Your humble serv't PATRICK WALCH. Vicar general.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, president of the United States of America.
SIR, Emboldened by the favourable mention you have been pleased to make of their order, the Nuns of Ursula at New-Orleans take the liberty of addressing you on a subject highly interesting to their institution. They believe that without any direct application, the treaty of cession and the sense of justice which marks the character of the United States, would have secured to them the property they now possess; but considering it a sacred deposit, they would fail in a duty they deem essential, were they to omit requesting that it may be formally confirmed to them and their successors, and that you may be pleased to communicate this request to the congress of the United States in such a manner as you may deem proper.
Their requests are dictated by no wish of personal gratification or private aggrandizement. Secluded from the world, its luxuries and vanities, wealth and the enjoyments it brings, would to them have no attraction: devoted to religious duties, temporal advantages are not the objects of their pursuits; but bound by a solemn obligation to employ their revenue in charitable uses, and their time in the education of youth, they cannot but be anxious to know that the property which is to enable them to fulfil these duties will be secured to them. It is not, therefore, their own cause, but that of the publick which they plead. It is the cause of the orphan, of the helpless child of want, of the many who may be snatched from the pains of vice and infamy under their guidance, and be trained up in the habits of virtue and religion to be happy and useful; of society which will be freed from the burthen of indigence and the depredations of vice; of their country itself, which cannot but acquire honour in fostering and protecting such beneficent purposes.
These considerations they know, sir, will have weight with you. They anticipate your support, because they deserve it: and they conclude with their ardent wishes for your personal happiness and the prosperity of the country whose affairs you direct.
They have the honour to be with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient servants. New-Orleans, June, 1804.
To the Soeur Therese de St. Xavier Prajon, Superior, and the Nuns of the order of St. Ursula, at New-Orleans.
I have received, holy sitters, the letter you have written me, wherein you express anxiety for the property invested in your institution by the former governments of Louisiana. The principles of the constitution and government of the United States are a sure guarantee to you that it will be preserved to you sacred and inviolate, and that your institution will be permitted to govern itself according to its own voluntary rules without interference from the civil authority. Whatever diversity of shade may appear in the religious opinions of our fellow-citizens, the charitable objects of your institutions cannot be indifferent to any, and its furtherance of the wholesome purposes of society, by training up its younger members in the way they should go, cannot fail to ensure the patronage of the government it is under; be

assured it will meet all the protection which my office can give it.
I see you, holy sisters, with friendship and respect
(Signed)
TH: JEFFERSON.
From the United States Gazette.
The following extract of a letter from Thomas Jefferson, minister from the United States near the government of France, dated December, 1787, is now published for the benefit of the electors to be chosen for the appointment of a President and Vice-President, in order to afford them an opportunity of copying it into their memorandum books, so that it may be read by them daily, until the said election. If any of the said grand electors should happen to be so ignorant as to find it necessary to inquire who the author of this extract is, he or they will have the goodness to look into this Gazette of the 19th current, where a few notices may be found of his character and conduct; but if that should not be quite convenient, they are hereby most confidentially assured, that he is held by many grave and potent men to be as great a philosopher and patriot as either of the candidates for the high dignities of President and Vice-President, aforesaid. Marvellous occurrences are often doubted by the incredulous, and if that should be the fate of this choice extract, all such doubts will be cleared up by a reference to Philip Freneau, (sometime political caterer and Jackal to the author in this city) who stands pledged to gain access to the original for any one who should doubt the authenticity thereof.
"The second feature (of the federal constitution) I dislike, and greatly dislike, is the abandonment in every instance of the necessity of a rotation in office, and most particularly in the case of President. Experience concurs with reason in concluding, that the first magistrate will always be re-elected if the constitution permits it. HE IS THEN AN OFFICER FOR LIFE. An incapacity to be elected a second time would have been the only effectual preventive. The power of removing him every fourth year by the votes of the people, is a power which will not be exercised."
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
More improvements in the art of War.
The public have seen, and seeing have admired, so much of Mr. Jefferson's "gestures", as a philosopher and a statesman, that it is no wonder their curiosity is aw-kened to see how he will conduct as a warrior. It is, perhaps, to an impatience to gratify this curiosity, that we are principally to attribute the eagerness that seems manifest in all classes of people for a war with Spain.
Mr. Jefferson well knowing the popular "tendencies", and being always disposed to gratify the wishes of the people, as to secure the "graceful thanks of his fellow citizens", "without which, liberty, and even life itself, are dreary things", is, we are informed, making the most active preparations for the expected state of belli-potentes . The following particulars may not be uninteresting:-
First, an improvement has been made in the construction of Gun Boats. Gun Boat No. 1, and Gun Boat No. 2, were only armed, like the subjects of Apollon, with a sting in their tails, "for their tails were like unto serpents and have heads, and with them they do hurt"—but we have been agreeably surprised to perceive, on examination, that Gun Boat No. 3 and 4, which are now building at one of our ship-yards, at Corlear's hook, are to be rendered capable of acting offensively, from both extremities at once, "for their power is in their mouth (as well as) in their tails." As soon as the enemy's ship approaches near enough therefore, to either of these two boats, they will be seen to be seized, as it were, with a fit of the cholera morbus —and woe to the luckless enemy that comes too near.
"For when we do these wretches batter, 'Twill be no water gruel matter!"
The motto of the arms of the United States, " Utrumque paratus ", which has been construed by Mr. Jefferson's counsellor, Duane, to signify " prepared at both ends " is to be painted, in large letters, on the stern and on the flag.—Whether the improvement in the Gun Boats was first suggested by this motto, or whether the motto has always possessed a mystical meaning, till this time latent, but having a direct reference to this identical discovery of Mr. Jefferson, are points respecting which the most orthodox republicans are not yet agreed.
But, secondly, we now have it in our power to announce to our readers, and the world at large, another improvement by Mr. Jefferson, on small arms, which, perhaps, even exceeds the one we have been speaking of in the construction of the boats; and one which, if we mistake not, will strike the minds of the Spaniards with the greatest terror. An order has just been issued to the public Armourers to fix and fasten the bayonets of the muskets to the barrel, by soldering them on!
It is said that some of the workmen, who are federalist and of course offugnaciously inclined, remonstrated against this innovation and assigned their reasons. Among other things, they said that the transportation of arms with bayonets permanently affixed, would be attended with great trouble and a heavy additional expense, as it would require very long boxes to pack them in. Besides, that arms with this incumbrance would be exposed to much greater risk of receiving injury, and that the spoiling of a bayonet, must, on this system, also occasion the loss of the gun to which it is attached. But what was well worth being taken into account, was the increase of weight it would give to the gun; to carry the bayonet in the usual manner, on the thigh, was not minded, but on the proposed plan its additional weight would be very sensibly felt, especially in the hot regions and on the parched plains of Louisiana. To all which it was said, that, besides the more terrific appearance it wore, looking at least like a determination to give no quarters, it was a certain method to prevent the soldiers from losing their bayonets , and not only so, but by soldering the bayonet to the barrel, the whole expense of the bayonet-belts and sheaths would be saved, and thus "economy in the publick expenditures" would be introduced to an incalculable amount.
"Such are the methods of death-doing By which we'll work the (Spaniards) ruin."
COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Extracts of a letter from the Mercantile House of Messrs. Mordaunt and Borland, to a gentleman in New-York, dated
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 23.
"Since the date of our last Prices-Current, Wheat and Flour so materially advanced, that we are desirous of giving you the earliest advice of it. Wheat may now be quoted at about 11s. per 70 lbs. There is no good American Flour in the market; but such would readily obtain 41 a 43s or even 45s per barrel. This effect is attributed to the further operation of the causes stated in our prices-current, viz. the unfavourable prospect of the harvest, and the change to take place on the 15th Nov. next, in the Corn Duties . The continuation of these prices or any greater advance in them, will depend on the weather, during the remainder of this and next month.—Some think that the crop is irretrievably injured; but we have reason to believe that the return of dry weather might yet wholly remove all apprehensions, although doubtless our situation is critical."
With respect to the operation of the new Corn Act, it is impossible to apprise you of the duties that actually will be paid under it, for they must depend on the average prices of the twelve maritime districts of the kingdom (not of this particular district as at present) ascertained previously to the 15th Nov. It is expected, however, that through the winter, they will be such as to subject importations of Wheat to the duty only of 2s 6d per quarter, with 25 per cent. thereon, and 10 per cent. additional for American vessels, say 3s 4 1-2d per quarter, per American vessel; and in that case, the duty on Wheaten Flour would be 2 1-4 per cent. per American vessel. This is under the idea that the average price may be 63 a 66s per quarter, for should it be under 63s the duty on wheat would then be
32s 6d per quarter per Am. vessels, and on Flour, 3s 9 1-4d per cwt. per do.
In the event, however, of the average price being 65 or upwards, the duty would only be 8d per quarter on wheat, and 1s 4 1-2d per cwt. on flour per American vessel. Rye Flour and Indian Corn Meal , cannot be imported at present.
"In addition to the West-India fleet, another fleet has come in, bringing considerable quantities of sugar, coffee, &c. The supplies, by these means, are great, considering their arrival at the same time; but the quantity of Sugar about 16,000 casks, is not so large as was looked for; of Coffee much was expected: Some parcels of the articles have been sold at auction, within these few days, and have gone off very heavily; but we cannot say any real change has taken place, only that sales cannot be so readily effected; a few weeks, however, will probably enable us to speak of our prospects with some certainty."
" Honduras Mahogany is very dull, and likewise Dye Woods . About 292 logs of the former were sold yesterday, at auction, and went off at 13 a 15d, and some very good lots at 16, 17 a 18 1-2 per foot."
" Cottons remain without alteration. Few purchases of any great extent, have very recently been made; but this may be attributed entirely to buyers having deferred their usual purchases, until the importations, by the West-India fleets, had been landed. These importations have proved less considerable than was looked for, and the prospect of Sea-Island Cotton is at least quite as favourable as for some time past: Some intelligent persons are of opinion, that at no very distant period this description of cotton may improve in price, and perhaps a reference to the medium prices of past years, may justify this opinion, but the experience of twelve months back, and the state of existing things, render the expectation at least uncertain; a good deal, will however depend on the result of the next crop, but more on the extent of our inland demand, and of the latter, with regard to the future, no correct opinion can be given. The import of cotton at this place, in the first eight months of 1803, ending in August, inclusive, was 65,568 bags from America; and the import in the present year, up to this day, about 61,000 bags. The quantity in the market at present is understood to be less than at this time last year; therefore the inference is, that the consumption of American cottons is generally full as great as it has been. We have received a further supply of about 400 bales of Bourbon, but excepting a small quantity of fine, disposed of at 26 a 28 per lb. scarcely any thing has been done in this description very lately; some improvement in the demand is however thought probable."
"All the Rice in this market has been bought up on speculation, and the price now named is 28 a 30s per cwt."
"Of A. H. some considerable arrivals have taken place, and Pots are become rather flat: a speculation has been made in Pearls , at 36s a 40s per cwt. and the holders ask 42s per cwt."
"Very good Staves are in request; but inferior descriptions are not so. Pitch Pine , has advanced and may be quoted at 28s a 26s per cubic foot, a considerable quantity is wanted of this kind of timber for the Bristol Docks, to which the rise may partly be owing."
Extract of a letter from Mr. James Trotell, Purser of the Natutilus , to his relations in Annapolis, dated Syracuse, June 29.
"I feel very anxious for the speedy conveyance of this letter, for fear the report, which Mr. Cox heard while at Malta, of my being dangerously wounded, may make you unhappy. It was reported and currently believed at Syracuse, Malta, and in the squadron off Tripoli, that Captain Somers and myself had been assassinated in Messina; there was some foundation for the report, the fact is this; the second day after our arrival at Messina the captain and myself took lodgings on shore; that night about 11 o'clock, I went to the Grecian coffee-house, which is but a short distance from my lodgings, expecting to find some of our officers there, but found the house shut up, and was returning to my lodgings, when I was hailed by what I supposed to be the guard; I drew my dirk and stopped till they came up to me: there was about a dozen men armed with swords and clubs, &c. they immediately surrounded and seized me—I wounded one of them with my dirk. Capt. Somers, who was returning home, heard my voice and came up to us; part of them immediately seized him and dragged him some distance off: I then got loose from them, when they pursued me, and one of them knocked me down with a stone, which cut my head considerably; they still followed me, but I got to the house where I lodged before they came up. In going up the steps, which being remarkably high, and being very weak from the loss of blood, the villains seized me on the top. It was no doubt their intention to assassinate and rob me. They struck me several times with a broad sword on the head, but did not cut me. The noise on the steps brought down the master of the house, upon which they started. One of them made a stroke at Captain Somers with a sword, which he caught on his hand, and which cut him considerably. The assassins were all apprehended the next day; and one of them has since been publicly flogged through the streets and the rest confined in prison.—Capt. Somers and myself are perfectly recovered."
The following is one of those very satisfactory paragraphs, which, under the pretence of giving information, leaves the reader more in the dark than it found him.
It is communicated to us, that a duel took place this morning on the Jersey shore opposite this city, between two gentlemen whose names are unknown to our COMMUNICANT!!! One of the parties fell, but being precipitately hurried into a carriage, the nature of his wound could not be ascertained. Of the correctness of this information we are unable to judge. Ref.
A proposal is made by a society of literary gentlemen in New-Orleans, for publishing, in monthly numbers, a Louisiana Journal , to contain a general and particular history of the country, correcting the errors or fictions of ignorant or pretended travellers in that country; together with such other miscellaneous matter, as may tend to instruct and amuse its readers. Ibid.
Coronation Carriage. —The following description is given of the superb coronation carriage of the Emperor Napoleon:
On the doors are emblazoned the arms of the Empire. The roof is supported by four allegorical figures, and in the middle of it is raised an altar, on which is placed the crown of Charlemagne, or one modelled upon the crown of that Prince, and supported by 4 eagles. The body of the carriage is decorated with a frieze, stuck with a number of medals, representing the different departments of the empire, and connected together by a chain of palm wreathes of the most finished elegance. The housings and the fringe are besprinkled with the bees of the first race of the kings of France. The harnesses are of red morocco, decorated with worked bronze or mula and ornamented with eagles heads and other analogous emblems.
figures, and in the middle of it is raised an altar, on which is placed the crown of Charlemagne, or one modelled upon the crown of that Prince, and supported by 4 eagles. The body of the carriage is decorated with a frieze, stuck with a number of medals, representing the different departments of the empire, and connected together by a chain of palm wreathes of the most finished elegance. The housings and the fringe are besprinkled with the bees of the first race of the kings of France. The harnesses are of red morocco, decorated with worked bronze or mula and ornamented with eagles heads and other analogous emblems.
LORD CAMELFORD.
[Who fell in a Duel with Mr. Best.]
His Lordship made his will so long ago as the 24th May, 1799. In it, after bequeathing two annuities to Charles Cowper Esq. one of 300l. a year for Mr. Cowper's life, and the other of 100l. a year for the lives of two other persons; to Henry Cowper, Esq. 1000l. and to Lord and Lady Grenville, 500l. each; he leaves all his estates to his mother, and after her death to his sister. He states, that the reason of his giving his brother and sister so small a sum is, that he devised all his real estates whatsoever after the death of his mother to his dear sister Lady Grenville. His mother and sister are appointed executors to his will.
The following part is, in the original, in the Testator's own hand writing.
"I beg Lord Grenville, whose repeated acts of kindness to me can never be erased from my memory, and leave such a deep impression on me, not to conceive, that in leaving my property to my sister, independent of him, I have ever had in view the insuring his kindness to her by such a step, my real motive being an act of foresight to those times, in which from his situation and character, he will probably be exposed to be deprived of every thing in his disposal, although the right of a woman has one chance more of being respected. When there can be no doubt but he will be equally a partaker."
Part of the last sheet cut off, was done by me, this 16th of October, 1801.
CAMELFORD.
I, Thomas Lord Camelford, of the parish of Bowness, in the county of Cornwall, deliver this paper as an explanatory note and codicil to my will. There are certain sums of money of mine in the hands of Mr. John de la Bumerie, who lives at No. 396 Rue de l'Universite at Paris; with this money he has purchased two estates, the one in Picardy, the other in Lausanne; the whole of these lands, with whatever money of mine may be in his hands, I bequeath to the Grenvilles, in the same manner as the rest of my property described in my will, after a settlement shall have been made upon him and his wife (that is upon their joint lives) of a salary equal to what he at present enjoys from me, which I believe is somewhere about two hundred and forty pounds a year; I likewise bequeath him 500l. as a proof of my esteem and respect for his talents and integrity.
I have likewise certain sums of money in the hands of Mr. Nicholson, schoolmaster, of Schoon-Square, greatest part of which is vested in two ships destined for the South Sea Fishery; these I likewise bequeath to the Grenvilles, in the same way as the other, that is, in the manner described in my will, fifteen hundred pounds of this money is a loan to Mr. Nicholson, made on a former occasion, for the extending of his establishment: this money (namely 1500l.) I bequeath to him as a reward for his private confidential labours in my affairs; but the file patent machine will go to the Grenvilles.
I likewise bequeath to my good friend and old shipmate, Captain _____, a full discharge of all his debts, to be made by my heirs, as soon as may be, together with the redemption of his half pay, which I have reason to fear he has sold; and I furthermore bequeath to him, a yearly annuity of 200l. whenever he is not employed on service, on condition that he does not reside in town or within one hundred miles of it.
To my friend Devereux I bequeath my little brown hunter, together with my guns, dogs, and other sporting apparatus, which I think will amuse him, and tend to drive away the recollection of the tedious hours I have made him spend. He will understand what that means, and I beg, that the whole of that business, in every way, may be forgot with me; that is, not mentioned by him. Having now mentioned all those to whom I am bound by sentiments of regret and esteem, I will say a word of, perhaps, one of the worst men that ever disgraced humanity. I mean _____.
He has got the command of a ship of mine called the _____; the particulars of which are in the hands of Mr. Nicholson; part of her is his own, as I allow him to vest somewhere about 500l. in her: the precise sum is mentioned in the paper at Mr. Nicholson's. As there can be no doubt but that he will use every artifice in his power to defraud my heirs, I hereby declare that, except the share in the vessel, I do not owe him, to my knowledge, a single farthing; and I advise them to take the earliest opportunity of recovering their own.
"There are many other matters which, at any other time, I might be inclined to mention, but I will say nothing more at present, than that, in the present contest, I am fully and entirely the aggressor, as well in the spirit as in the letter of the word. Should I, therefore, lose my life in a contest of my own seeking, I must solemnly forbid any of my friends or relations, let them be of whatsoever description they may be, from instituting any vexatious proceedings against my antagonist; and should, notwithstanding the above declaration on my part, the law of the land be put in force against him, I desire that this part of my will may be made known to the King, in order that his royal grace may be moved to extend his mercy towards him. With respect to myself, I have ever entertained an anxious desire that my remains may be deposited in some region of the earth, distant from the place of my nativity, and where the surrounding scenery will smile upon me: others adorn their abode while living, and it is my fancy to adorn mine when dead; for this purpose, I beseech, most earnestly, that whenever the times will permit, my body may be removed in the cheapest manner to the Island of St. Pierre, in the Lake of Rienné, in Switzerland, there to be deposited in the centre between the three trees that stand on the Pavilion; a bush or some such thing may be planted over me, but without any stone or masonry in any shape or form whatever; and for the permission to have this my last wish carried into execution, I bequeath one thousand pounds to be paid to the Hospital at Berne, to whom the Island belongs. I appoint Devereux my executor for all those things relating to my burial, on which I attach more importance than a sensible man ought to do? with respect to all my other friends and relations, I beg that they will not mourn on my account, or shew any outward mark of regret for my loss."
"CAMELFORD (L. S.) "RICHARD WILSON."
"For Lord Camelford, by his express direction and authority."
Signed by Richard Wilson in the presence of and by the express direction of the within named Thomas Lord Camelford, and sealed, published, and declared, this eighth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four, by the said Lord Camelford, as an explanatory note codicil to his will referred to by him herein; he having written and signed the contents thereof, on the 6th of this instant (March) on two sheets and a half of paper, and being unable
to re-sign the same at this present date, in the presence of us whose names are hereunder written, who, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses, attesting the same.
P. W. HEY. H. P. THOMPSON. S. NICHOLSON.
Proved at London with two codicils, seventeenth of August, one thousand eight hundred and four, before the Worshipful Charles Cooe, Doctor of Laws and Surrogate, by the oath of the Right Honourable Anne Lady Grenville, wife of the Right Honourable William Wyndham, Lord Grenville, the sister and surviving executrix, to whom administration was granted, having been first sworn duly to administer.
GEO. GOSTLING. NATH. GOSTLING, } Deputy. R. C. CRESSWELL, } Registers.
A London paper of the 11th August, mentions that the emigrations from Ireland to America within the last twelve months, are stated to have amounted to 27,000, and the linen trade, that staple commodity of the country, to have decreased 8,000,000 yards, in proportion to what it amounted to in the year preceding.
PRICES-CURRENT AT BOURDEAUX, 13th September, 1804.
 Coffee, Martinique per lb. fs. 2 50 to 2 50  St. Domingo 2 20 2 48 In great  Bourbon 2 38 2 40 demand  Java 2 15 2 34 and rising  Moka 2 50 2 52  Cocoa, Carracas 8 50 8 75 Scarce &  St. Domingo 1 60 1 65 in  Cotton, Cayenne demand  Sea Island cwt. 180 260 good quality  Georgia 135 155 quick  Louisiana 145 160 sales.  Hides, Buenos Ayres 68 70 Salable.  Brazil and Island 60 70  Indigo, St. Domingo lb. 11 15 In great  Louisiana 11 15 demand.  Carolina 5 11  Logwood, Campeche cwt. 20 28  Mahogany, 35 40  Pepper, 1 50 1 65 Risings  Sugar, Gua & Mart  white clayed 128 135  do brown 100 127 Saleable.  Havanna white 120 165  brown 95 118  Tea, Hysan lb. 7 7 25  Hysan Skin 3 75 4  Sochong 5 60 5 75 slow sales  Congo 5 40 5 25  Bohea 1 1 50  Tobacco, Virginia cwt. Saleable  Carolina and prices  Georgia 100 125 improving.  Maryland  Brandy, 1 & 2 pr. for 50 velts 295 230 Expected  4th 380 to fall.  Cognac London pr. 340  Exchange on London, 24 30 per pound sterling.  Dollars worth 5 30 
AN INVOICE OF PINS.
We omitted the above article from an advertisement in our first page, of articles for sale by W. Hartshorne, jun.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
In Hampton Road, brig Active, Levrng, 14 days from St. Thomas for Alexandria.
Ship Connecticut, Allen, of Philadelphia, and schooner Ann-Eliza, Cornick, of Norfolk, were at Gonavies 9th October.
Ship Nancy, (late) Winter, of Charleston; brig Fame, Young, and schooner Mohawk, Quarles, of this port, were at Port-au-Prince, October 7.
Ship Rebecca, Deale, of Baltimore, 110 days from Batavia for Baltimore, was spoken ten leagues from the Capes on Monday.
PORT OF NORFOLK—ENTERED.
Sch'r Triumph, Fallin, Curracoa. Friendship, Cranston, Newport.
CLEARED.
Ship Samuel Jackson, Guyther, Cadiz. Brig Albert, Webb, Antigua. Sch'r Margaret Tingey, English, Savannah. Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore. Triumph, Fallin, Alexandria.
NOW LANDING
From on board the Schooner Lydia, Capt. Livingston, from Antigua
116 Puncheons RUM.
For sale by
William Pennock.
WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. 221
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
To Europe or the West-Indies, THE AMERICAN SHIP YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master.—
About twelve months old—burthen 290 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to
Warren Ashley.
November 8. 220
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY.
Gilliat & Mackinder.
November 8. 222
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COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY.
THE Trustees of the College of New-Jersey are happy to announce to the Publick the perfect restoration of the College Edifice lately destroyed by fire, with many improvements in its structure, calculated to guard it against a like calamity in future. They have erected also several new buildings, which have greatly increased the advantages for study, and the accommodations which the institution can afford, both to its Professors and its Students. In comparing the circumstances of the College at the period when they lately solicited the publick liberality in its favour, with its present state, they cannot but be deeply affected by the contrast which they witness. At that time the noble structure erected by their predecessors as a nursery for Science and Piety was a heap of ruins; their library was consumed; their pupils were dispersed, and they were wholly destitute of funds, either to replace their losses by the fire, or to provide for the instruction of the youth. They now see its buildings not only restored and improved, but greatly augmented, three new professorships established, and the number of the pupils increased much beyond what it has ever been at any former period.
With devout reverence, the Trustees would, first of all, acknowledge their obligations, and offer their thanks to Almighty God, in whose gracious protection they confided in the time of their distress, and who, holding the hearts of all men in his hands , has inclined the friends of learning and religion so liberally to aid them in their pious work. And in the propitious and signal smiles of Divine Providence on their efforts, they hope they see an indication, and a pledge, that the institution over which they preside, is destined to future and distinguished usefulness.
In the next place, they offer, with great sincerity and warmth, their gratitude to all those publick-spirited individuals, in various parts of the United States, who have so liberally contributed to the benevolent and pious designs now so happily completed. To many of these they are indebted for their own generous contributions. To many they are under additional obligations for their active and friendly aid to the agents of the Corporation in soliciting benefactions, and for their cordial and benevolent exertions, in various ways, for the benefit of the funds of the College.
While the Trustees endeavour to acquit themselves of the debt of gratitude which they have contracted during their successful exertions in behalf of the College, they judge it to be a part of their duty, and one they trust, which will not be unacceptable to the Publick, to lay before them the advantages which the institution now possesses for the Education of Youth, the course of studies, and some beneficial changes in the mode of conducting them, which have been lately introduced.
The establishment of the College consists of a President, who is also Professor of Moral Philosophy, &c. four other Professors, and two Tutors, under whom is appointed a Teacher of French, for the benefit of those who are desirous of acquiring that language, and who can redeem time for that purpose from their ordinary classical studies.
In order to enter the Freshman Class, it is necessary to have read the Evangelists, or other equivalent portions of the Greek Testament, and to be acquainted with the Latin authors usually read in the schools, as far as the Aeneid of Virgil. To enter the Sophomore Class, it is necessary farther to have read Sallust, Cicero's Orationes, the Greek Testament, Lucian's Dialogues, and to understand Vulgar Arithmetick. The Lower Classes are entirely occupied in the study of the Latin and Greek Languages, of Arithmetick, Geography, and the Roman Antiquities, under the direction of the Professor of Languages, with the assistance of the Tutors, except on Sundays, when they are employed in studying the History of the Bible, and the Principles of the Christian Religion, agreeably to the tenets of the respective churches to which they belong. These classes, on account of the extreme youth of the greater part of the young gentlemen who compose them, are required to study, during the whole day, under the immediate eye of their Professor and Tutors. For this purpose large, convenient, well-lighted and airy apartments have been provided.
The members of the superior Classes are permitted to study in their private chambers, except in those hours in which they are required to attend their respective Professors in the publick halls of recitation and lecture. On Sundays, after the publick worship is concluded, the Junior Class attends lectures by the Professor of Theology, calculated to explain the difficulties which occur in the Sacred Writings, and refute the objections which have been made against particular parts of them, by the aids of History, of Antiquities, and the Principles of a sound Criticism. The Senior Class attends lectures on the Evidences of Natural and Revealed Religion. It is considered by the Trustees as an object of primary importance in the course of education, to impress upon the minds of studious youth just sentiments of the nature, as well as a full conviction of the truth of religion, as being the surest basis of publick morals. On the remaining days of the week, these classes attend lectures on the different Professors, the one on the several branches of Speculative and Practical Mathematicks, by Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Natural and Revealed Religion. It is considered by the Trustees as an object of primary importance in the course of education, to impress upon the minds of studious youth, just sentiments of the nature, as well as a full conviction of the truth of religion, as being the surest basis of publick morals. On the remaining days of the week, these classes attend lectures by the different professors, the one on the several branches of Speculative and Practical Mathematicks, on Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, and Natural History; the other on the Elements of Logic, of Belles-Letters, of History, and of Moral and Political Science.
It is with great pleasure that the Trustees inform the publick, that the losses which the institution suffered in its apparatus for Experimental Philosophy have been in a great measure repaired; and that they have been enabled to replace the library, which was destroyed in the conflagration, by a most valuable collection of near four thousand volumes; and, by a small increase in the fees of tuition, means have been adopted for annually making considerable additions to the library, as well as for providing, in time, additional buildings for the accommodation of the increasing number of Students.
Notwithstanding these internal resources, which the Trustees have been enabled to establish, inasmuch as the institution has been founded, and hitherto entirely supported by individual munificence, they solicit for the augmentation of the number of their books, the continued aid of the Friends of Science. This they can do with the greater confidence, as they themselves derive no emolument from their office, but actually incur considerable expense, and make no small sacrifices of time and ease, solely from their zeal to promote the interests of Learning and Religion. In particular, they will acknowledge, with due sentiments, their obligations to those Authors who may furnish the College with a Copy of their Works; and to every Inventor or Improver of a Useful Machine, who may bestow on it a Model or Explanation of his Improvement or Invention. A handsome receptacle is provided in the hall of the library for all such models, designed to display them to the best advantage. All Specimens likewise, calculated to illustrate Natural History, and all Specimens of Ele-
gant Execution in the Fine Arts, will be thankfully received.
The Trustees beg leave to inform the publick, that the necessary expenses of education in the college, excluding those of clothing and chamber furniture, and including those of tuition, chamber rent, board, books, wood, lights, the use of the library, servant's wages and washerman's bills, do not amount to more than one hundred and eighty dollars a-year. And beyond this sum, except for clothing and travelling expenses, parents are earnestly requested to be very frugal in the allowances of money granted to their sons, and to refuse the payment of all debts contracted on credit. The governors and instructors of the college have found, from long experience, that nothing is more pernicious to the morals and the studious habits of the youth committed to their care, than an unrestricted credit, or excessive remittances of money. And every parent may be absolutely assured that, if his son is solicitous to procure from him much larger sums, under the idea that the style of living at the college requires them, or under any pretence whatever, he has formed some imprudent connections.
Lastly, the college of New-Jersey having been originally founded with a particular view to promote the interests of religion, as well as of learning, by training men of piety and talents for the ministry of the gospel, the trustees have ever been attentive to this great object; and they are now enabled, by the blessing of Divine Providence, to offer more ample encouragements than usual to young men destined for that sacred profession. A certain number will find the greater part of their necessary expenses, during the whole course of their education, defrayed out of funds, for that purpose, placed by benevolent persons in the hands of the corporation. And all who are actually engaged in the study of theology, and in the course of immediate preparation for the ministry, at whatever institution they may have received the preliminary parts of their education, may, on producing proper testimonials of character, pursue their farther studies here at the moderate charge of one dollar a-week for board, and enjoy the assistance of the president and professor of theology without any fee for instruction. This professor, in addition to the lectures which he gives to the classes in the college, purposes to give lectures to the theological students twice in the week; to hold a theological society once in the week for the discussion of important questions immediately relative to the science of divinity; to teach the Hebrew language to those who need it, and to superintend their improvement in the Greek and French languages.
Such are the advantages which the trustees have been enabled, under the blessing of Divine Providence, and through the favour of the publick, to secure to the institution under their care: and such are the prospects which they can now, with pleasure, and with confidence, hold out to the friends of religion and of learning. The publick benevolence which has been manifested, in so distinguished a manner to this college, will stimulate their exertions to render it still more useful to their country, and to the church.
Signed by order of the board, SAM. S. SMITH, President. JOHN MACLEAN, Clerk. 1awtf 204
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Bessy , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
BENJAMIN SKINNER, GOLD AND SILVER SMITH—FROM BALTIMORE. BEGS leave to inform the Citizens of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he has opened a shop, and is now carrying on the above business in all its various branches, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Colls, Old Bank Street. He hopes, from his affinity and experience, to give every satisfaction to those who may favour him with orders. A generous price will be given for old Gold and Silver. November 1. 1aw3w 205
ANTIGUA RUM. THIS DAY, Will be landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pinkney , Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 25. tf 189
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat POINTED NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane , Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. 36
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza , Capt. Stace, from Aux-Cayes, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly , from Kingston, 12 Hogheads, } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 27 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 28 Barrels, } 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 90
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
NORFOLK RACES, Will commence on the 2d Monday in November. 1st day—for 5 years old Colts, that never won a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars, with 80lbs. on each, one mile heats, 40 dollars entrance, play or pay; the subscription to be kept open until the 10th November. The colts intended to run, must be particularly described to the subscriber, as no exchange of mares will be allowed—Two colts entered. 2d day—the Ladies Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catches, entrance 10 dollars. The horse that wins the first three heats, will be entitled to this purse. Ninety yards will distance. 20 minutes allowed to rest. 3d day—a purse of 400 dollars, four mile heats, entrance 25 dollars, weight for age, 100lbs on the aged Horse. 4th day—a Give-and-take Sweepstake, two mile heats, entrance 50 dollars. 5th day—a purse of 200 dollars, two mile heats, entrance 15 dollars, weight for age. 6th day—a Handy Cap Purse of 150 dollars, will be proposed. The rules and regulations will be established on the 2d day's running. No boy will be allowed to ride unless dressed with a jockey cap, silk jacket and half boots—stables and litter found for race horses gratis—Forage of all descriptions will be found at cost. Gentlemen who will run for the four mile heats at these races, and let the subscriber know of their coming 8 or 10 days before, their groom and boys shall have their board gratis. R. H. Coche. October 9. tf 166
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from New Bedford, 50 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, } do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. R UNAWAY from Mr. Caleb Williamson, living in Princess Anne County, a Negro Man named JOE; about five feet nine or ten inches high; had on when he went away, a short blue jacket, and Fearnought trowsers: he has lost one of his eyes by the discharge of a gun, but which one is not recollected. I expect he is lurking about Norfolk or Princess Anne, as I hear he intends going to the Northward. I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him to me; or Eight Dollars if secured in any jail, so that I get him again. All masters of vessels, and others, are forewarned harbouring or employing said negro. Hillary Parsons. Portsmouth, Oct. 9. tf 171
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from London, and Ship Breton , from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
FALL GOODS. W E are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 126 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, JUN. OFFERS FOR SALE, At the store he has lately taken on Marsden's Wharf 10 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 30 Tons of IRON, in Bars from 4 to 6 eights of an inch square. 10 do. do. from 1 to 2 1/2 inch square. 300 Pieces BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS. October 18. tf 180
STORAGE. THE Subscriber will receive Goods on Storage, at his convenient Fire Proof Store, on Marsden's Wharf. William Hartshorne, Jun.
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 93
One Hundred Dollars Reward. R UNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27. tf 137
FRESH TEAS. Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality. ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Boxes Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.