Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-07-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1805.
[NO. 155.]
FOR PORT GLASGOW, The fast-sailing British armed Ship  LADY NELSON, ROBERT MALLISTER, Master, expected to sail by the 1st August, 75 hhds. tobacco, and some cotton will be received on freight, if immediate application is made to Robert Maitland & Co. Has excellent accommodations for passen- gers. Apply to the Master on board. July 10. 3w 811
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP  ROBA & BETSEY, William J. Richardson, Master, Will sail with all convenient speed, two-thirds of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or to the subscriber. William Pennock. June 6. tf 747
WANTED TO CHARTER, A BRITISH SHIP of 250 to 300 Hogsheads—And An AMERICAN one of the same description. C. & F. Whittle. June 4. tf 737
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with Lumber, for a port in Jamaica.—Im- mediate despatch will be given. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. July 8. 3w 802
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship  TICONIC, Burthen about 300 hogsheads Tobacco.— For terms, apply to Moses Myers. July 8. tf 803
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship  REUNION, Burthen 280 tons—she will be ready for the reception of a cargo in fifteen days. Warren Ashley. WHO HAS ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 3000 Bushels Coarse SALT. July 8. tf 799
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship  ELIZA, JOSEPH BUNTIN, Master:— Burthen 176 tons, or 230 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. July 8. tf 804
FOR LONDON, The Ship  MENTOR, STEPHEN WATERMAN, Master:— Burthen 550 hogsheads tobacco—Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, and will sail by the last of this month. She is a very fine vessel of 18 months old, and well found in every respect. For freight or passage, ap- ply to Freeland & Gillies, in Petersburg, or to N. Heron. July 8. tf 805
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Schooner  VIRGINIA, WILLIAM FORSYTH, Master:— Burthen 1200 barrels, a good vessel, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Edward Roberts. July 8. 2w 806
TOMORROW, WILL BE LANDED, On Gibson's Wharf, from the Schooner Bee, George Poulton, Mas- ter, from Tenerife. 73 Pipes, } TENERIFFE WINE, 42 Hds. } of a good quality. 24 Qr. Casks, } 3 Pipes VINEGAR. 43 Barrels FRESH WALNUTS. 3 do. ALMONDS. For sale on very moderate terms. Apply to Edward Roberts. July 8. tf 810
THE SAID SCHOONER, is offered for sale, or charter—burthen 75 tons, a staunch vessel. Apply as above. July 8. 2w 810
FOR LONDON, The American ship  ABERDEEN, WILLIAM MORGAN, Master:— Burthen about 450 hogsheads tobacco.—In- tended to sail by the 1st of August—can take on freight about 200 hogsheads tobacco, and 50 bales cotton. For terms apply to J. & W. Southgate. July 5. tf 792
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship  ALEXANDER, MILES KING, Master:— Will sail in all the month of July—part of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply to J. & W. SOUTHGATE. June 29. 1m 786
For Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship  MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master, burthen 250 tons, or about 350 Hds. tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. ALSO, The fine new  Brig MERRIMACK, BATCHELOR, Master, burthen 145 tons, or about 1400 barrels flour, now ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. June 27. tf 782
FOR CHARTER, The British Ship  DUNROBIN CASTLE, JOHN M'BRIDE, Master:— Burthen 280 tons, carries 14 guns and men suitable. Clyde, or Liverpool, will be preferred. Robertson & Brown. June 8. tf 752
FOR BREMEN, The good fast sailing Ship  COMMERCE, JACOB ADAMS, Master:— Will sail in about twenty days—80 to 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. July 12. tf 817
LANDING THIS DAY, ON NEWTON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Schooner DIANA, — Batfir, Master, from St. Bartholomew, 22 Hogsheads, } CHOICE SUGAR. 22 Barrels, } 9 Hogsheads RUM. 5 Pipes TENERIFFE WINE. And a parcel Manufactured IRON WARE. Moses Myers. July 12. tf 818
NOTICE.  THE PARTNERSHIP OF  SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for im- mediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly au- thorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, and ROBERT C. JENNINGS, and Co. under the firm of  SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814
LANDING From on board the Schooner JOHN, from Guadalupe—and for Sale, SIXTY-SIX HOGSHEADS, AND A FEW BARRELS  MUSCOVADO SUGAR. Moses Myers. July 12. tf 815
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at the Book Stores of  BONSAL, CONRAD & Co. and A. C. JORDAN & Co. Price 62 1-2 Cents.  REVOLUTIONARY ANNALS, Or History of the French Revolution, from the Convocation of the States-General to the peace of Amiens.  PART THE FIFTH.
Translated from the MS. of J. H. de Croissail, By L. H. GIRARDIN, Professor of Modern Languages, &c. &c. in William and Mary College. July 12. tf 816
State of North-Carolina, } Superior Court of Law  Edenton District, } and Equity—April  Term, 1805. WILLS COWPER, } Complainant vs. Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, Wm. Vaughan, } In Equity. Slaughter, as the President and Di- rectors or the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and William Davies, William Plume, and Theoderick Armistead, } Defendants.
The Defendants in the above cause having failed to appear and put in their answer to the Complainants Bill of complaint, and it being made appear to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, William Vaughan, Slaughter, William Davies, William Plume, and Theoderick Armistead, are not to be found in this State; It is therefore ordered, that unless they do appear and put in their answers to the said Bill of Complaint, or on before the first day of our said Court of Equity, to be held for the Dis- trict of Edenton, at the Court-House in the Town of Edenton, on the Sixth Day of October next, that the said Bill shall then be taken pro confesso and act for hearing exparte—And it is further ordered that the Clerk and Master of this Court do cause this order to be published in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of three weeks successively, that the said Defendants may have notice thereof. By Order, Alex. Millen, C. & M. E. E. D. 9t 813
SPRING GOODS.  PHILIP HENOP, Has Received, by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a com- plete and extensive assortment of  FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING OF  FINE Corded and Tape-Stripe Furniture and Cambric Dimities; 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12-4 Table Cloths; 9-8 and 6-4 Plain, Book, Cambric, and Jacquet Muslins; Col- oured and Embossed Cambric Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 Elegant Laced Cambric and Leno Muslins; Leno and Laced Shawls; Ladies Silk-Netted Parasols and Cane Umbrellas; 6-4 Tam- bour and Satin-Sprigged Muslins; Checked Pullicat and Blue Romual Handkerchiefs; Madras do; Plain, Drabs, and Twilled-Stripe Nankenees; Cotton Cassimeres; Grandereills do; Sewing Silk; Mens' Best Beaver Gloves; Cotton and Silk Suspenders; Net and Elastic do; Gilt Pins; lb. Pins assorted; and Gentlemen's Best London Hats. ALSO—JUST RECEIVED, VIA NEW-YORK. 4-4, 6-4, and 7-4 Plain and Damasked Silk Handkerchiefs and Shawls, with netted Fringes; Long Silk Shawls, do. do; Chambray Muslins; Common and Fine Calicoes, and Plaid Chintz; Figured Blue Silk; Black Striped Satin; India and French Black and Coloured Lustings; Handsome Italian Plaid; Extra Silk Gloves, assorted; Flesh Coloured Pic Nic Mitts and Gloves; Plain White, Flesh Coloured, and Black, Laced and Damasked Silk Stockings; Superfine Laced and San- daled White Cotton do; White Net Cotton, Leno, and Black Lace Veils; Floss, Thread and Embroidering Silk; Silk and Cotton Cords and Tassels; Cotton Trimming; Black, Blue, Pink, White, and Yellow Crapes; Linen Cambric; Long Lawns; Pink, Blue, and Buff Cambric-Muslins; La- dies Black Morocco and Coloured Kid Slippers; Apron Checks; Plain Paper and Tiffany Fans:— TOGETHER WITH A great variety of other Fancy Goods of the most fashion- able kinds imported; A few bales of English and German Osnaburgs, and Ticklenburgs; Linen Checks; India Cottons; Bandana Handkerchiefs; &c. &c. &c. ALL OF WHICH HE WILL SELL, ON THE LOWEST TERMS, BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL. April 26. tf 624
FOR SALE, 100 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 12 Casks do. GLASSWARE. Just received by the ship Charleston, from Liverpool. A. Maclure. May 31. tf 732
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main- Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
REMOVAL.  THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their  NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555
250 Barrels Superfine, } 250 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 100 do. X Midlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
JUST RECEIVED,  AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 3000 Pieces YELLOW NANKEN. 10 Boxes Imperial, } 10 Chests Young Hyson, } TEA. 12 do. Hyson, } ENTITLED TO DRAWBACK. ALSO ON HAND, 30000 lbs. Mocha COFFEE, entitled to drawback. French BRANDY, in Pipes. Holland and Country GIN, in do. Leaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. Fine Old L. P. Madeira WINE, in Pipes, Hds. and quarter Casks.—And 500 Barrels Superfine FLOUR.—Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. June 27. 6w 780
NANKENS AND TEAS. 5000 Pieces Yellow NANKENS, of the first Chop. 30 Chests Hyson and Imperial TEAS. Both entitled to drawback.—For sale by Martin Fish. WHO HAS THIS DAY LANDED, From the Ship Charleston, Capt. Hall from Liverpool. 100 Crates QUEENS WARE, well assorted. May 29. tf 723
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29. tf 720
JUST RECEIVED, Per the Ship Reunion, from Alicante, and for sale by the Subscriber, 200 Hogsheads Choice RED WINE. 3,300 Bushels SALT. Moses Myers. July 8. tf 800
112 Puncheons high proof Grenada RUM, Landing this day on our wharf, from on board the Schooner Thomas. C. & F. Whittle. July 8. tf 808
NOTICE.  CONCERT-HALL, BOSTON, May, 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert-Hall, situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (cor- ner of Court and Hanover Streets) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the genteel accommodations. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. 765 iaw3m T. WHITCOMB.
NOTICE. THE subscriber owes some money, which he is deter- mined shall be speedily paid; added to which his low state of health, calls loudly for his retirement from business. He therefore offers his stock of goods for sale, on the most li- beral terms—This assortment has been selected from the best importations within the last twelve months; and amounts to about 2500l. currency. As the situation occupied by him is not equalled by any other in the lower country, and as it can be obtained for a number of years, he hopes some of his friends will consider it to their advantage to purchase the goods, and take the stand.—Nothing but the second reason assigned in this advertisement, would induce him to quit the stand.— But owing to his health he must and will quit business, for some time at least. He has two small crafts, and ba quantity of naval stores and lumber subject to his creditors. JOHN K. RANDOLPH. N. B. Those indebted must make payment in sixty days or give their bonds. Nansemond, April 5. law 568
FOR SALE, Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased.  Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses. LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto.—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentle- man at the Mills will be good enough to shew them.—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Maitland of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Williamsburg. ALSO FOR SALE, That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED.—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1800 acres extending nearly two miles on the banks of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg) considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its natural state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also abounds with good Timber:—The Houses, Garden, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought need- less.—Collier Harrison, Esq. of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and is well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to shew it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—An indispu- table title will be made.—The price may be known by ap- plication to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg. March 25. tf 533
Avis aux Français. LE SOUS-COMMISSAIRE des relations Com- merciales de France, à la résidence de Nor- folk en Virginie, informe les Citoyens Français, que ceux d'entre eux qui auront de demandes à faire, doivent s'adresser aux Commissaires: & que, dore- navant, les demandes adressées directement au Mi- nistre de France près les Etats Unis, resteront sans réponse. June 15. faw3 764
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.  HOUSE OF LORDS. FRIDAY, MAY 10. Petition of the Roman Catholics of Ireland. (Concluded.)
Lord HOLLAND said, that when he heard the noble baron, who had brought forward the motion, he had relinquished the intention of troubling their lordships on this evening. He thought that the noble baron, in the course of his admirable speech, had so far ex- hausted all the arguments which could possibly be urged in opposition to his motion, that it would not only be unnecessary, but assuming in any other noble lord, to attempt to say any thing in support of what had been submitted by him to the house, in a manner so clear and masterly. But as something like argu- ment had been since urged, and particularly from a noble secretary of state, he trusted their lordships would indulge him with a few observations upon the motion. The noble viscount (Lord Sidmouth) first challenged his attention; it was the first opportunity which he had had of hearing that noble lord in that house. It was not his good fortune often to agree with him in politics; and from the strange deduc- tions which the noble viscount had made that night, from what passed since the revolution, he did not think it likely that he ever would agree with him.— If the two noble lords, and particularly the noble viscount, were consistent with their own principles; if they allowed themselves to be bound by their own arguments, they should vote for going into a com- mittee. When he heard the noble viscount reading back that dreadful code of laws; when he heard him complacently descending upon that horrible and im- moral system, and lamenting the concession which had been made, he thought that he, at least, could have no objection to refer the petition to a committee, were it only for the purpose of having those laws re- enacted, the repeal of which he appeared so sincerely to deplore. Those who intended to vote against referring the petition to a committee, must vote that the laws were perfect, and required no alteration whatever. The noble secretary of state had drawn an elaborate distinction between civil rights and po- litical power. The whole of his inferences from his position might be answered by one question: Where could civil right exist, unaccompanied with political power? Would the noble viscount undertake to say that the Catholics of Ireland were at this moment in the full enjoyment of all that the Irish Parliament intended they should acquire? He had not lately had an opportunity of ascertaining the state of that country; but if it were such as it had been stated by the noble viscount, it was a grievous and wretched state indeed. Had they nothing else to complain of, it was no small grievance that they, the Catholics, should be excluded from legislative power and the high offices of state? If that exclusion were to be per- manent, then he would say that the legislative union of the two kingdoms was a delusion, a rank imposi- tion upon the people of Ireland, and as to its effects, any thing but an union. Was it no grievance, he would ask, to be excluded from being sheriffs, and from being admissible to the higher juries? The mode of admission to the army was also another grievance.— He lately had an opportunity of seeing men banished from their country on account of their religious ten- ets, employing their skill and drawing their swords against that country, and deplored at the same time the narrow and fatal policy which condemned them to a duty repugnant to their feelings, and that affection which they still entertained for that country. By the laws as they now stood, the Catholic who enlisted in Ireland was allowed the full exercise of the religi- on he professed; remove him across the Channel, and it was no longer so. Here a positive statute compelled him to repair to a house of worship, the forms of which he was wholly unacquainted with.— Were it only to preserve consistency in the laws, such manifest contradictions should be corrected. The noble viscount had alluded to the revolution of 1688, and to the conduct of James II. and had ende- avoured to draw from the circumstances of those times an inference unfavourable to the prayer of the petiti- on on the table. But was it on account of the religi- on of James that the revolution had been effected? Had his various acts of despotism no share in pro- ducing that great event? Was it to compose religious differences and scruples of conscience that the Prince of Orange came over? If that were the only reason for the introduction of that great prince, it would have much diminished the admiration with which he had ever contemplated his glorious character. As to the argument upon which such great chance seem- ed to be placed by one of the noble lords, that the in- troducing of Catholics into Parliament would give them an eventual preponderance in the legislation, that was an argument which might with some success have been applied in the legislature of Ireland, but was totally inapplicable to the constitution of the United Kingdom. The same arguments had been urged at the time of the union with Scotland. The natives of that country were at that time, and for a long time after, supposed to have a bias rather in favour of the popular part of the constitution, and yet he could never perceive that they manifested any great disposition either in that house or in the other, as far as he heard, to propagate their principles.— Arguments of the strongest kind might be drawn from the situation of Europe, and the external and internal state of the United Kingdom, for entertain- ing the question at this particular moment. It was hard that three millions of people should be deprived of those privileges of which half the other million were in the full and uncontrolled possession. He never, in the course of his publick life, voted with greater pleasure upon any occasion than he did for the motion of the noble lord.
Lord CAMDEN voted against going into the com- mittee, and thought the discussion at this time ex- tremely unwise.
The lord bishop of DURHAM was as much disposed as any of their lordships to carry toleration to the ut- most extent, consistent with the security of our con- stitution, as by law established; but it was highly es- sential to preserve that constitution inviolate in church or state. It was his earnest desire to extend to every sect of his majesty's subjects that toleration, and christian charity, which characterized the mild spirit of the church of England; but he could not ac- ceed to the policy, the justice, or the fairness of ad- mitting Catholics to those powers in the state, claimed in their petition, who refused to take those oaths indispensably required by law of all his majes- ty's Protestant subjects. Under this impression he must dissent from the motion.
Lord REDESDALE said, the question before the house was, whether their lordships would go into a committee? The noble baron (Grenville) had said, that committee was for the purpose of considering the claims of the Catholics; but he apprehended, if the noble baron had stated the fact more explicitly,

he would have told their lordships, that the object was to grant the Catholic the whole of their claims; for he had stated, that nothing short of the whole would satisfy the claimants; while the petitioners themselves declare, that nothing short of an equal partition of rights, on equal terms with their Protestant fellow subjects, in church and state, would satisfy them; and if their lordships granted the claims of this petition, they must have an equal share in both. If their lordships would have the goodness to recollect what is the situation of the Irish Catholics, they would find it totally different from that of any Catholics in any other Protestant state of Europe; for if their conduct, from the revolution to the present moment, was considered, it would evince, that their objects were nothing short of the whole power and revenues of the church and state. If the claims of this petition were to be granted, something farther must be indispensably be done, and the legislature must repeal the fifth article of the late Compact of Union, by which it was solemnly pledged to the Protestants of Ireland, that the established religion of England and Ireland should be precisely the same; for to grant the claims of this petition would be to take from the Protestant Hierarchy of Ireland their revenues, and surrender them to the Catholic bishops. This was their true object, and they would never rest satisfied without it. The Protestant religion of the country would be subverted, and that of the Roman Catholics set up in its place; nor would the Catholic Hierarchy stop there; they would go much farther, nor cease till they should have effected a separation of Ireland from England. This his lordship knew was the favourite object of many of those men in that country. Their lordships were referred by a noble lord to the situation of Scotland, and the establishment of Presbyterianism by law in that country. It certainly was so by solemn compact; under it the laws and government of Scotland were administered, but no rival religion was then suffered to cope with it for superiority. It was apprehended, that the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland would have affected the established religion in this country; this, however, was not found to be the case. But a very different argument would apply to Ireland, because the power of the Catholics was infinitely greater from their superior numbers. Besides, by the last act, every man of the Scotch religion, who accepts power or place in England, is obliged to receive the sacrament in the church of England; so that all those Scotch Placemen to whom a noble lord had alluded, as filling high situations in this country, now, or heretofore, were literally members of the church of England, and took all tests which the Catholics of Ireland refused, while they required to be placed in all offices, free from any test, and put on an equal footing with Protestants.
Another point material for consideration was, that the Catholic laity and Catholic clergy of Ireland were to be considered in very different points of view. The clergy are a compact body, who are in all respects the rivals of the established clergy of the land, and consider the Protestants as usurpers. ( No. 20, from the of position benches. ) I say yes! yes! continued Lord Redesdale, and I say that the most reverend prelate now on that bench (Archbishop of Armagh) is styled by them to this day Dr. Stuart ( the last Irish Primate in the reign of James II. ) and it is notorious that the Irish Catholic clergy will not allow any Protestant bishop to be the lawful successor of the Catholic bishop of Armagh. They assume amongst them all the clerical dignities and titles of the established clergy; even in the Catholic petition to the House of Commons of Ireland, they assumed those titles, in open defiance and gross insult to the laws of the country. They assume all the powers of the established church, and they enforce, by the most coercive means, obedience to their mandate, namely, by excommunication: and I have known an instance, where a worthy and humane clergyman of the established church was obliged to send food from his own table, to feed a man under a sentence of this kind, who was deserted and shunned by all his acquaintances, and whom none dared even to converse with, through the terror of their clergy. Another instance of their vengeance against a poor man reached my knowledge; he was excommunicated for having the banns of his marriage published in a Protestant church, and the marriage ceremony performed according to law, by a Protestant clergyman. The Catholic vicar of the diocese was inexorable to all apologies; the man was first excommunicated, and afterword sent on a pilgrimage of thirty miles through the country, to holy wells, and other places, in penance for his heresy. And I do assert, that there is much greater power exercised over their community by the Roman Catholic clergy of Ireland, than those of any other nation in Europe. Before the reformation, this power was under some control of the laws; but from that time all control has ceased, they dissolve marriages without any lawful authority, on account of sanguinity and consanguinity, and often in a way to effect the legitimacy of children and their birthrights. After the reformation, in that part of Ireland not subject to English law, the Roman Catholic bishops retained the fees and revenues. In the reign of Elizabeth they were in some degree reduced; many were restored in the reign of Charles I. but the army of Cromwell crushed them; and from that time to this they still retain the titles, in the same denominations as the Protestant clergy, contrary to law. They are a body, too, who tyrannize over the rest of Europe—nor can any peace be kept in Ireland so long as they remain unabolished; for their influence is owing all the misconduct of their flock. The state of the Roman Catholics in England is quite different, as I have witnessed in parts of the country where I have lived among them, and where, if any difference was distinguishable in their conduct, it was that they were the best behaved men in the country. The relaxation in favour of the Catholics of this country was in the consequence of their good behaviour; but those of Ireland, on the contrary, boast that they obtained their objects by their energy and perseverance, and will persist in the pursuit until they finally attain their ends. It is in human nature that those persons should be eager to possess the revenues belonging to their titular rank. I see something in their petition like disclaiming such objects. But have any of the Roman Catholic hierarchy disclaimed it? It is my wish to give to the Catholic community in Ireland, every fair indulgence that can tend to promote their tranquillity; but the very first step to this should be the abolition of the Catholic hierarchy. This I hold to be indispensably requisite to the quiet of the country. In other countries of Europe Catholics possess every right and privilege, whether the government be Protestant or Catholic. This, however, may be the result of treaty, or compact, in the conquest or cession of territory; but the case is totally different in Ireland. If the Catholic hierarchy were abolished, something might be done to conciliate the Catholic body; and to the generality of them, I am confident, the abolition of the hierarchy would be a measure extremely grateful. I have heard of a province, where the inferior clergy, one and all deprecated the appointment of a bishop amongst them. In Canada, where the Roman Catholic religion was established by treaty, the clergy and people desired no more than the exercise of their religion, but expressed great sorrow when a bishop was sent to preside over them. I am persuaded, the abolition of the Catholic hierarchy in Ireland would extremely gratify that community; and I know many reputable and intelligent Catholics in Ireland, who have told me they would be glad to get rid of them. One thing is certain,
that no information can be got from individuals of the community, so long as the influence of the bishops prevails; for they forbid all intercourse with Protestants. A person told me some time ago, he was prohibited, under pain of excommunication; and the Catholic servants of a gentleman in my own neighbourhood were obliged by their clergy to quit him, because they had joined the family in prayer. Dr. Hussey gave no other reason for this conduct than that the prayers were read by an heretic.
If order were established in that country by the means I suggest, the Catholic community would appear in a very different light; the place of the bishops might be filled by persons not exactly in the capacity of their successors, but as superintendents of districts. I know that among the higher order of Catholics there are two different sects, the one, the ancient families, who possess hereditary fortunes; the other, new men, who have obtained wealth of late by other means. Of the former, I know many worthy men, and particularly a noble Earl, than whom I know no gentlemen of more distinguished loyalty or moderation when left to himself; but the influence of others has sometimes a tendency not redeeming much to the amiability of his character; the other set are those the most anxious for political power and influence. Whatever may be done for the Catholic community, in the way to which I allude, the proposition should come from the Catholics themselves, whenever they feel disposed to part with hierarchy. Then, and not till then, can you make any farther concessions. In every well-governed country it is necessary that the political power should be in the hands of those who possess the property; and this is the reason why you have excluded from power persons having no property; otherwise, if the power was in the hands of the majority, property would soon change hands. This will be the case of grant of power to the majority of a population hostile to your establishment; for in proportion to their number, so will be their eagerness to obtain power; and though there might be no danger in England from such an arrangement as is proposed, yet in Ireland the case is quite different, where the numbers are so much greater than the Protestants, and where the object would certainly be to make the Roman Catholic the established religion.
You cannot therefore grant those claims without violating your pledge to the Protestants of Ireland. The noble lord proceeded to state that he had intimacies with many Catholics in England of the worthiest character and most respectable description, and that when a test was proposed to them similar to that of the Irish Catholics, for professing allegiance to his majesty, his heirs and successors, they had generously proposed to remove all ambiguity, by taking the same oath as the Protestant, and adding the words "being Protestants;" but this they were afterwards induced, by the influence of the pope, to decline. Dr. Hussey, the Catholic bishop in Ireland, who was very active among the uninformed in that country under French influence, wrote and preached strongly to his community against taking this oath. But the English Catholics lamented the cruelty imposed upon them in preventing the taking of this oath, and afterwards offered to abide by their first pledge, and their bishop, to avoid the appearance of a schism in his community, reluctantly consented. Amongst the causes why popery had not decreased in Ireland, was the influence of the priests, the service of the Protestant church being read in English, which the common Irish did not understand, and the antipathy inculcated against the English nation, heretic and Englishman being synonymous terms; besides that the 2500 parishes of Ireland were reduced to 1100 livings, of which not above one third had churches, and on 600 of them no residence for a clergyman. The defect, therefore, lay in those whose duty it was to have provided better; but if the defect was remedied, and that it were rendered safe for a Protestant to reside in many parts of the country, where now it was not, conformity to the established religion would proceed more rapidly.
At about two o'clock Lord HAWKESBURY proposed an adjournment, against which the question was carried without a division; on which
Lord LIMERICK rose and addressed the House at considerable length against the motion. Whatever might be proper under other circumstances in the opinion of some noble lords, he had vainly hoped that on the inexpediency of bringing the measure forward at this time, but one sentiment could be entertained. It was certainly true that many of those disposed to insurrection were not Catholics. Mr. Emmet was a Protestant, and general Arthur O'Connor himself was a deacon sworn in the presence of his lordship's farther; but this was not sufficient to establish the innocent intentions of the adherents of the Romish faith.
Lord CARYSFORT was much concerned that the adjournment had been resisted; he had wished, at a considerable length, to trouble their lordships with his view of the subject, and he was confident the debate could not be concluded until noon of Saturday.
After some remarks from the Marquis of BUCKINGHAM, Lord GRENVILLE, and Lord DARNLEY, in favour of the adjournment,
Lord HAWKESBURY again rose, and expressed his concurrence, if the noble lords would meet this day (Saturday.)
This occasioned some observations from Lord DERBY, and in the sequel the House adjourned the debate to the usual hour on Monday next.—The House rose at three o'clock this morning.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, Imperial, HYSON, TEAS, Young Hyson, Entirely fresh, and entitled to drawback. Superfine, Fine, Cross Midling and Milling FLOUR. A few puncheons 3rd and 4th proof RUM. 4 Hbrs. Muscovado SUGAR, of very superior quality. 50 Tierces RICE. I wish also, for an opportunity of shipping some articles to Charleston, S. C. EDWARD JOHNSTON, Gibson's Wharf. July 8. 809
JACOB KLEIN, No. 111, Main-Street, is now opening a large assortment of 6-4 and 4-4 Cotton Cambricks, Fine Cravat do. Plain Black and Embossed do. Fine India and Mull Mull Muslin, Silk Cudberdolls for Mosquito Nets, Short Silk and Kid Gloves, best English Silk, do. ALSO, Women and Men's Fine Plain and Laced Clock Cotton Hose, Black Laces, Common Blue Stripes, best London Superfine Black Cloth, and two trunks Fine and Common Callicoes, &c. &c. all of which will be sold very low for cash or short credit. May 10. tf 671
SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have just received from London, per ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard 18 Kgs assorted SHOT. 12 Casks Hibbert's BROWN STOUT. 12 do. PORTER. 30 Kgs GUN POWDER. 80 Boxes assorted GLASS. 15 Kgs SCOTCH BARLEY. 1500 lbs. Refined SALT PETER. 15 Boxes FIG BLUE. 12 do. DURHAM MUSTARD. A few Casks COPEHAS. 1 Box Best GUN FLENTS. Also—From the Northward. 50 Barrels Prime PORK. April 29. 964
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TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1805.
The Subscribers to a Library are informed, that the money subscribed, will be returned, upon application to the person to whom it was paid.
By Charleston papers to the 9th inst. we observe that the ship Two Friends captured off that harbour by a French privateer has been retaken and carried into one of the Bahamas.
The British sloop of war Driver was off Charleston the 5th inst. and has it was reported been seen in chase of two of the blockading fleet of pirates.
DRAWINGS IN THE LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. Forty-fifth Day.
Prizes of 500 dollars—Nos. 1877 4052 7831.
Prizes of 15 dollars.
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Forty-sixth Day.
Prize of 500 dollars—No. 4846.
Prizes of 15 dollars.
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The French privateer, which has been in this port for a month, having been repaired, and having taken in powder and guns, sailed on Wednesday last, (through the Sound) on a cruise. We shall soon hear, no doubt, of her industry in the old trade of plundering defenceless vessels off Sandy Hook.
[N. Y. Gaz.]
We recommend to the serious attention of every person concerned in Maritime commerce, the following highly important paper. At this time, when our vessels are on every part of the ocean liable to be interrupted by the cruisers of Great-Britain, it is of the greatest moment that those who are entrusted with the property of our merchants, should be prepared to encounter every difficulty which may oppose the justice of their claims, when brought before courts that frequently in forms only deserve to be called courts of Justice . If all captains and supercargoes should diligently study, and be prepared to give direct, succinct, and unprevaricating answers to the following questions, much embarrassment, and perhaps financial loss, might be avoided. It often happens that through inattention or want of previous consideration, an answer is given to which forensic ingenuity imparts a complexion totally different from any thing ever contemplated by the respondent; and that, too, at a time when, by the rules of practice, all explanation is precluded. Answers should be laconick and to the point; argumentative replies are in all cases, when it is possible to be avoided, as dangerous. How long our government may view it as good policy to submit to the oppression and degradation heaped upon us by the belligerent nations of Europe, those to whom our destinies are entrusted can best determine: but so long as government persists in denying to the citizen that protection which it was instituted for the purpose of affording, it is the duty of the citizen by all lawful means, to protect himself. If the present publication has the effect of saving even one man from error, or of assisting him in guarding his property against unjust spoliation, the end proposed by us will have been, in some degree, accomplished.
BRITISH COURTS OF ADMIRALTY.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE
STANDING INTERROGATORIES,
To be administered to all Commanders, Masters, Officers &c. &c.
STANDING INTERROGATORIES
To be administered to all commanders, masters, officers, mariners, and other persons found on board any ships and vessels, which have been, or shall be seized or taken as prize by any of his Majesty's ships or vessels of war, or by Merchants' ships or vessels, which have or shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisals, concerning such captured ships, vessels, or any goods, wares, and merchandise on board the same, examined as witnesses in preparatory, during the present hostilities.
Let each witness be interrogated to every of the following questions, and their answers to each interrogatory written down.
I. Interrogate. Where were you born, and where have you lived for these seven years last past? Where do you now live, and how long have you lived in that place? To what prince or state, or to whom are you, or have you ever been a subject, and of what cities or towns have you been admitted a burgher or a freeman, and at what time and in what manner were you admitted a burgher or freeman, and at what time and in what manner were you so admitted? How long have you resided there since you were admitted a burgher or freeman, or where have you resided since? What did you pay for your admission? Are you a married man, and if married, where do your wife and family reside?
II. Interrogate. Were you present at the time of taking and seizing the ship or her lading, or any of the goods or merchandizes concerning which you are now examined? Had the ship, concerning which you are examined, any commission? What, and from whom?
III. Interrogate. In what place, latitude, or port, and in what year, month, and day, was the ship and goods, concerning which you are now examined, taken and seized? Upon what pretence and for what reasons were they seized? Into what place or port were they carried, and under what colours did the said ship sail? What other colours had you on board, and for what reason had you such other colours? Was any resistance made at the time when the said ship was taken; and if yea, how many guns were fired, and by whom, and by what ship or ships were you taken? Was such vessel a ship of war, or a vessel acting without any commission, as you believe? Were any other, and what ships, in sight at the time of the capture?
IV. Interrogate. What is the name of the master or commander of the ship or vessel taken?
How long have you known the said master, and who appointed him to the command of the said ship? Where did such master take possession of her, and at what time, and what was the name of the person who delivered the possession to the said master? Where doth he live? Where is the said master's fixed place of abode? If he has no fixed place of abode, then let him be asked, Where was his last place of abode, and where does he generally reside? How long has he lived there? Where was he born, and of whom is he now a subject? if he is married, if yea, where does his wife and family reside?
V. Interrogate. Of what tonnage or burthen is the ship which has been taken? What was the number of mariners, and of what country were the said seamen or mariners? Did they all come on board at the same port, or at different ports, and who shipped or hired them, and when and where?
VI. Interrogate. Had you or any of the officers or mariners belonging to the ship or vessel concerning which you are now examined, any and what part, share, or interest in the said ship, or her lading? If yea, set forth who, and what goods or interest you or they have? Did you belong to the said ship or vessel at the time she was seized and taken? In what capacity did you belong to her? When and where did you first see her, and where was she built?
VII. Interrogate. What is the name of the ship? How long hath she been so called? Do you know any other name or names by which she hath been called? If yea, what were they? Had she any passport or sea-brief on board, and from whom? To what ports and places did she sail during her said voyage before she was taken? Where did her last voyage begin, and where was the said voyage to have ended? Set forth the quality of every cargo the ship has carried to the time of her capture, and what ports such cargoes have been delivered at? From what parts and at what time, particularly from the last clearing port, did the said ship sail, previously to the the capture?
VIII. Interrogate. What lading did the said ship carry at the time of her first setting sail in her last voyage, and what particular sort of lading and goods had she on board at the time she was taken? In what year and what month was the same put on board? Set forth the different species of the lading and the qualities of each sort.
IX. Interrogate. Who were the owners of the ship or vessel, concerning which you are now examined, at the time when she was seized? How do you know that they were the owners of the said ship at that time? Of what nation or country are such owners by birth? Where do they reside, and where do their wives and families reside? How long have they resided there? Where did they reside before, to the best of your knowledge? To whom are they subject?
X. Interrogate. Was any bill of sale made, and by whom, to the aforesaid owners of the said ship; and if any such was made, in what month and year? Where, and in the presence of what witnesses, was such bill of sale made? Was any and what engagement entered into concerning the purchase further than what appears upon the bill of sale? If yea, was it verbal or in writing? Where did you last see it, and what is become of it?
XI. Interrogate. Was the said lading put on board in one port and at one time, or at several ports and at several times, and at what ports, by name? Set forth what quantities of each sort of goods were shipped at each port?
XII. Interrogate. What are the names of the respective laders or owners, or consignees, of the said goods? What countrymen are they? Where do they now live and carry on their business or trade? How long have they resided there? Where did they reside before, to the best of your knowledge? And where were the said goods to be delivered, and for what real account, risk, or benefit? Have any of the consignees or laders any, and what interest, in the said goods? If yea whereon do you found your belief that they have such interest? Can you take upon yourself to swear that you believe, that at the time of the lading the cargo, and at the present time, and also if the said goods did, do, and will belong to the same persons, and to none others?
XIII. Interrogate. How many bills of lading were signed for the goods seized on board the said ship? Were any of those bills of lading false or colourable, or were any bills of lading signed which were different in any respect from those which were on board the ship at the time she was taken? What were the contents of such other bills of lading, and what became of them?
XIV. Interrogate. Are there, in Great Britain, any bills of lading, invoices, letters, or instruments, relative to the ship and goods concerning which you are now examined? If yea, set forth where they are, and in whose possession, and what is the purport thereof, and when they were brought or sent to this kingdom?
XV. Interrogate. Was there any charter-party signed for the voyage in which the ship, concerning which you are now examined, was seized and taken? What became thereof? When, where, and between whom, was such charter-party made? What were the contents of it?
XVI. Interrogate. What papers, bills of lading, letters, or other writings, were on board the ship at the time she took her departure from the last clearing port, before her being taken as prize? Were any of them burnt, torn, thrown overboard, destroyed, or cancelled, concealed or attempted to be concealed, and when, and by whom, and who was then present?
XVII. Interrogate. Has the ship, concerning which you are now examined, been at any time, and when, seized as prize, and condemned as such? If yea, set forth into what port she was carried, and by whom, and by what authority, or on what account she was condemned?
XVIII. Interrogate. Have you sustained any loss by the seizing and taking the ship, concerning which you are now examined? If yea, in what manner do you compute such, your loss? Have you already received any indemnity, satisfaction, or promise of satisfaction, for any part of the damage which you have sustained, or may sustain by this capture and detention, and when and from whom?
XIX. Interrogate. Is the said ship or goods, or any, and what part, insured? If yea, for what voyage is such insurance made, and at what premium, at when and by what persons, and in what country was such insurance made?
XX. Interrogate. In case you had arrived at your destined port, would your cargo, or any part thereof, on being unladed, have immediately become the property of the consignees, or any other person, and whom? Or was the lader to take the chance of the market for the sale of his goods?
XXI. Let each witness be interrogated of the growth, produce, and manufacture of what country and place was the lading of the ship or vessel, concerning which you are now examined, or any part thereof?
XXII. Interrogate. Whether all the said cargo, or any and what part thereof, was taken from the shore or quay, or removed or transhipped from one boat, barque, vessel, or ship, to another? From what, and to what shore, quay, boat, barque, vessel, or ship, and when and where was the same so done?
XXIII. Interrogate. Are there in any country, besides Great Britain, and where, or on board any and what ship or ships, vessel or vessels, other than the ship and vessel concerning which you are now

examined, any bills of lading, invoices, letters, instruments, papers, or documents, relative to the said ship or vessel and cargo, and of what nature are such bills of lading, invoices, letters, instruments, papers or documents, and what are the contents?
XXIV. Interrogate. Were any papers delivered out of the said ship or vessel, and carried away in any manner whatsoever? And when, and by whom, and to whom, and in whose custody, possession or power, do you believe the same now are?
XXV. Interrogate. Was bulk broken during the voyage in which you were taken, or since the capture of the said ship? And when, and where, by whom, and by whose orders? And for what purpose, and in what manner?
XXVI. Interrogate. Were any passengers on board the aforesaid ship? Were any of them secreted at the time of the capture? Who were the passengers by name? Of what nation, rank, profession, or occupation? Had they any commission? For what purpose, and from whom? From what place were they taken on board and when? To what place were they finally destined, and upon what business? Had any, and which, of the passengers any and what property or concern, or authority, directly or indirectly, regarding the ship and cargo? Were there any officers, soldiers, or mariners, secreted on board, and for what reason were they secreted? Were any of his Britannic majesty's subjects on board, or secreted or confined at the time of the capture? How long and why?
XXVII. Interrogate. Were, and are, all the passports, sea-briefs, charter-parties, bills of sale, invoices and papers, which were found on board entirely true and fair? Or are any of them false or colourable? Do you know of any matter or circumstance to affect their credit? By whom were the passports or sea-briefs obtained, and from whom? Were they obtained for this ship only? And upon the oath, or affirmation of the persons therein described, or where they were delivered to, or on behalf of the person or persons who appear to have been sworn, or to have affirmed thereto, without their having ever, in fact, made any such oath or affirmation? How long a time were they to last? Was any duty or fee payable and paid for the same? And is there any duty or fee to be paid on the renewal thereof? Have such passports been renewed, and how often? and has the duty or fee been paid for such renewal? Was the ship in a port in the country where the passports and sea-briefs were granted? And if not, where was the ship at the time? Had any person on board any letters or letters of safe-conduct? If yes, from whom, and for what business?
XXVIII. Interrogate. If it should appear that there are in Ireland, or the British-American colonies, or in any other place or country, besides Great Britain, any bills of lading, invoices, instruments, or papers relative to the ship and goods, concerning which the witness is now examined? then interrogate, how were they brought into such place or country? In whose possession are they, and do they differ from any of the papers on board, or in Great Britain or Ireland, or elsewhere, and in what particular do they differ? Have you written or signed any letters or papers, concerning the ship and her cargo? If yes, what was their purport? To whom were they written and sent, and what is become of them?
XXIX. Interrogate. Towards what port or place was the ship steering her course at the time of her being first pursued and taken? Was her course altered upon the appearance of the vessel by which she was taken? was her course at all times, when the weather would permit, directed to the place or port for which she appears to have been destined by the ship papers? Was the ship before, or at the time of her capture, sailing beyond, or wide of the said place or port to which she was so destined by the said ship papers? At what distance was she therefrom? Was her course altered at any, and what time, and to what other port or place, and for what reason?
XXX. Interrogate. By whom, and to whom hath the said ship been sold or transferred, and how often? At what time & at what place, and for what sum or consideration, hath such sum or consideration been paid or satisfied? Was the sum paid, or to be paid, a fair and true equivalent? Or what security or securities, have been given for the payment of the same, and by whom, and where do they live now? Do you know, or believe in your conscience, such sale or transfer has been truly made? And not for the purpose of covering or concealing the real property? Do you verily believe that if the ship should be restored, she will belong to the persons now asserted to be the owners, and to none others?
XXXI. Interrogate. What guns were mounted on board the ship, and what arms and ammunition were belonging to her? Why was she so armed? Were there on board any other guns, mortars, howitzers, balls, shells, handgrenades, muskets, carbines, fuzes, halberts, pikes, swords, bayonets, locks for muskets, flints, ramrods, belts, cartridges, cartridge boxes, pouches, gunpowder, saltpetre, nitre, camp equipage, military tools, uniforms, soldiers clothing or accoutrements, or any sort of warlike or naval stores? Were any of such warlike or naval stores, or things, thrown overboard, to prevent suspicion at the time of the capture? And were, and are any such warlike stores, before described, concealed on board under the name of merchandise, or any other colourable appellation, in the ship papers? If yes, what are the marks, on the casks, bales and packages, in which they were concealed? Are any of the before named articles, and which, for the sole use of any fortress or garrison in the port or place to which such ship was destined? Do you know or have you heard of any ordinance, placard, or law existing, in such kingdom or state, forbidding the exportation of the same by private persons without licence? Were such warlike or naval stores put on board by any publick authority? When and where were they put on board?
XXXII. Interrogate. What is the whole which you know or believe, according to the best of your knowledge and belief regarding the real and true property and destination of the ship and cargo, concerning which you are now examined, at the time of the capture?
ADDITIONAL INTERROGATORIES. I. Interrogate. Did the said ship, on the voyage in which she was captured, or on, or during any, and what former voyage or voyages, sail under the convoy of any ship or ships of war, or other armed vessel or vessels? If yes, interrogate for what reason or purpose did she sail under such convoy? Of what force was or were such convoying ship or ships? And to what state or country did such ship or ships belong? What instructions or directions had you, or did you receive on each and every of such voyages, when under convoy, respecting your sailing or keeping in company with such armed or convoying ship or ships; and from whom did you receive such instructions or directions? Had you any & what instructions or directions, and from whom, for resisting or endeavouring to avoid or escape from capture, or for destroying, concealing, or refusing to deliver up your ship's documents and papers? Or any and what other papers, that might be, or were put on board your said ship? If yes, interrogate particularly as to the tenor of such instructions, and all particulars relating thereto? Let the witness be asked if he is in possession of such instructions or copies thereof, and if yes, let him be directed to leave the same with the examiner, to be annexed to his deposition.
II. Interrogate. Did the said ship, during the
voyage in which she was captured, or on doing any and what former voyage or voyages, sail to or attempt to enter any port under blockade by the arms or forces of any, and which of the belligerent powers? If yes, when did you first learn or hear of such port being so blocked, and were you at any and what time, and by whom warned not to proceed to, or to attempt to enter such blocked port? What conversation or other communication passed thereon? And what course did you pursue upon, and after, being so warned off?
Hoping to do a service to parents and others entrusted with the care of children, we republish the following, under a conviction that we do no harm. It often happens that chance discovers in the most simple vegetables a powerful efficacy, and we are inclined to confide in the present discovery from a conviction that nature produces nothing without endowing it with useful qualities.
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN. On the Summer Complaint of Infants.
We are commanded by our Great Lord and Master, next to the love we owe our Heavenly Father, to 'love our neighbours as ourselves.' Whoever possesses this christian excellence, will never fail to come forward with every thing which appertains to the good of our fellow creatures, without view to fee or reward. To persons of no strict observation, it cannot escape attention, the present fatality of infants, by what is commonly called the summer disease. To the humane physician, conscious how little advantage the powers of medicine are capable of affording, it is particularly distressing to be called upon with anxious confidence of assistance, and conscious how little he is capable of affording—he visits with reluctance, prescribes but to alleviate, and leaves the little sufferer with scarce any hope to cherish parental affection; and if himself a parent, his sympathy is such as parents only know. Under these impressions, I have a simple to offer you; do not my friends, I pray you, dispise it because it is a simple! I have suffered for others, all I above described—at length the disease came under my own roof, and reduced in a few days, as fine a child as the sun need shine upon, to near the brink of dissolution. My anxiety became increased almost to desperation—I rested little through the night season, and rose very early in the morning to walk my child in Howard's woods, when tasting different vegetables, as my manner is, I caught a simple, whose astringent powers surprised and rejoiced me, I brought a quantity of them, made a strong infusion, or tea of it, with the addition of a little milk and loaf sugar; the fever attendant on this disease, made the child drink it with avidity; the flux and vomiting on the second day were perfectly restrained and the child is now in a state of convalescence. This simple is the blackberry brier leaf.—But it will be well to precede its administration with a dose of castor oil or rhubarb and magnesia.
I mean not to say it is a new discovery, but that it has been too much neglected. I have not attempted a medical garb nor entered into minute definitions of causes, symptoms, methods of cure, &c. I write not for the learned, but the publick at large, therefore my plan is simplicity; may its effects equal my wishes and I shall be abundantly repaid in the satisfaction of having been of some service.
JOSEPH BREVITT. FROM THE SAME.
Messrs. Peckin & Frailey, With indiscriminable pleasure, I read Doctor Brevitt's observations on the blackberry leaf. I have long had an ardent desire to publish to the world, the virtues of the root of the same brier. If he means the low running blackberry, by some called dewberry, I can add, as a further proof, of its efficacy, that I was cured, by it, of a violent dysentery, after being abandoned by the most eminent physicians in New-York. My brother, who with an anxious solicitude watched his apparent dying sister, and hearing her complaint, (in a voice scarcely audible) of the cruelty of being abandoned by the faculty replied, with joy illuminating his countenance, 'I have this moment recollected a sovereign remedy, and one wherein the pride of the faculty was not a little humbled. You are not ignorant, my dear, that my youthful days were devoted to the service of my country. There was a time in the army when the dysentery prevailed to such a terrible degree, that nothing could be heard but the distresses of the sick, or the groans of the dying. The physicians tried their skill in vain. At length there passed by an old Squaw, who demanded to know the complaint. After being informed, she wept for the ignorance of the learned physician, and taking him by the hand, shewed him the low running blackberry or dewberry, of the roots of which she made a strong decoction, or tea, and caused the patients to drink three teacups full, milk warm, and during the operation to drink plentiful of water, (it operates, in this complaint, as a gentle purge.)—All who drank of it recovered.' Give me to drink of it also, I pray you, my brother, said I. In haste it was prepared, and in three hours after taking of it the nature of the complaint was entirely changed, and I recovered after a few days to the astonishment of all the neighbourhood, who were in hourly expectation of my death.
Some time after residing in Charleston, South-Carolina, a methodist minister called on me and informed me, with tears in his eyes, that his little daughter lay very sick with the dysentery, and the more physically sick she took, the worse she seemed to get; and he likewise added that he had buried a little daughter of the same age, and with the same complaint some years past. I prescribed a teacup full of the strong decoction of the root of the low blackberry, the effect was similar to that taken by myself—she recovered in a short time, to the great joy of her worthy parents.
I resided, afterwards, in New-England, and took a fancy to a charming little boy of one of my indigent neighbours, who indulged me with the company of the child frequently at my house, for days and weeks together, and having at one period missed him for a week, it led me particularly to inquire after him, when I was informed that he was buried that morning with one of his sisters, and that the third and only surviving child lay almost expiring with the same complaint, the dysentery—I flew to the house of sorrow and death, in order to save one child, if possible, when to my surprise I found my favourite boy still living, although very sick—his two little sisters had been buried that morning. I demanded of the mother who their physician was, and whether he pursued the same course of medicine with this child as with the two others who had died? She answered that he did to her certain knowledge. Does your child grow worse or better? It grows worse and worse, the same as the other children did, replied the mother.—Why then, in the name of common sense, does he not try some other means?—I then demanded the situation of the two children previous to their death, and was told that they swelled very much, even to have the appearance of almost bursting.—I then observed my little favourite more attentively, when I discovered his hands and feet were very much swelled.—Shew me the medicine, said I, almost frantick with grief and fear.—When behold, it was calomel! I concealed my feelings from the mother, but privately threw the calomel into the
fire, for fear she should administer it during the time I was gone in search of the physician—I could not find him; and as there was no time to be lost, I took the liberty of wresting the dear little boy from the jaws of death, without his leave, by giving him the strongest tea made of the root of the running blackberry, and afterwards a dose of gentle physick, to carry off the effects of the calomel from the system, for which deed the quack has never forgiven me.
At another time when I was journeying with my family through a small village in New-England, I called at a house where there was a young lad in bed very sick with the dysentery—I directed the mother to prepare the tea as above and give him two teacups full, which was done; and so pleasing and unexpected was the cure, that the lad was sent by his mother to return me thanks at my own house, in less than two weeks, although at the distance of six miles.
A FEMALE. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, May 21. The despatches received from Sir Robert Calder state, that an attempt was made on the 10th instant, by the combined squadrons in Ferrol to put to sea. Although their ships doubled the force of the blockading squadron, Sir Robert managed his signals with such skill, as to impress the enemy with an opinion that his own squadron, composed of six sail of the line only, was supported by a squadron further out. The combined fleet was deceived, and resumed its moorings.
Madame J. Buonaparte is attended by her brother, Mr. W. Patterson, Mrs. Addington, a female companion, Dr. Garner, a French physician, and several servants. The account of her arrival soon spread through Dover and its vicinity on Saturday; the publick curiosity was strongly excited, and on Sunday morning the pier head of Dover and quays were crowded with spectators, anxiously waiting the entrance of the Erin into the harbour—About three in the afternoon the vessel came in, and Madame Buonaparte, with her suite, landed amidst a great concourse of spectators, and proceeded to the city of London Inn. Madame Buonaparte is a petite figure, elegantly formed, of a fair complexion, hazle eyes, and a beautiful countenance, full of the most interesting expression. The Erin, on board of which she came from the Texel, is a beautiful little ship, of about 200 tons, much like a West-India packet, long and low, very clean and neat, and was fitted up at Baltimore for the purpose of conveying Jerome and family to Europe. Rejected at Lisbon, she set sail for the Texel, where she arrived on the 10th inst; but the moment the ship cast anchor in the Texel, she was placed between a 64 gun ship and a frigate; and, as if that were not precaution enough to prevent that unfortunate lady from landing, row guard boats were kept in constant motion about the vessel during the night. We understand that Jerome Buonaparte proceeded from Lisbon to Paris, in expectation of being able to overcome the displeasure of his family; and in confident anticipation of that result, had sent his lady in the Erin round to Holland. Other accounts state, that Jerome was made a prisoner at Lisbon in order to be conveyed to France. Hopes are expressed by our contemporaries that Madame Buonaparte will be permitted to remain in this country. We know of no power by which she can be sent out of it, as she is by birth entitled to all the privileges of a British subject.
May 24. A letter from Hamburg, dated May 14, states as follows:—The King of Prussia, a few weeks since transmitted the insignia of the French Order of the Legion of Honour to the reigning Duke of Brunswick. His Serene Highness, however, instantly returned them with a letter to his Prussian majesty, expressing his obligations for this intended additional mark of his majesty's favour but begging leave to decline accepting it, because in his quality of Knight of the most noble and ancient Order of the Garter, he was prevented from receiving any badge of chivalry instituted by a power at war with the Sovereign of that Order. The emperor of Germany, the moment he was apprised that the French ambassador at Vienna had orders to present the insignia of the legion of honour to his brothers the Archduke Charles and Ferdinand, created them Knights of the Golden Fleece, by which they are prevented from accepting any order of a more recent date.
A letter from Petersburg of the 20th says, that M. Novozitkoff was not to proceed on his intended mission, in consequence of the receipt of unsatisfactory despatches from France. We are inclined to think that this account is not so correct as those that state, that M. Novozitkoff would proceed to lay some pacific propositions before Buonaparte.
On the 15th inst. M. Schimmelpennick, in his quality of Grand Pensionary, opened the first sessions of the state general under the recent Batavian constitution. His speech, which is of considerable length, contains little that would be regarded either as new or interesting. The deplorable state of the Dutch finances from the principle feature in his address, and it is reluctantly avowed, that the receipts are scarcely sufficient to defray the interest of the debt. He deprecates the idea of any failure in their pecuniary engagement, and proposes to obviate the inconveniences resulting from the deficit , by introducing order and other economy into the national expenditure.
There was a report very current in town yesterday, that a revolt had taken place in Sweden under the influence of France. It was even said, that the person of the king had been put under confinement. We trust there is little or no foundation for this report. It is very possible, however, that the intrigues of France may be at work to produce some fermentation to engage the attention of the king at home. There is no doubt that, if any serious commotion were to take place, the king would be supported by Russia. Formerly Russia supported the Republican party, and France the royal. Circumstances, however, have changed. Indeed, no person who has attended to what has for sometime been going on among the northern powers, can doubt, for a moment, that the court of Stockholm has taken a single step in any part of its diplomatic intercourse with France, without consulting the court of St. Petersburg.
Admiral Collingwood, whose sailing from Plymouth we stated yesterday, is to receive his final instructions from admiral Lord Gardener, off Brest. He will proceed to the West-Indies, or reinforce Lord Nelson's squadron, as circumstances may require. His force consists of 11 sail of the line, completely victualled and stored for six months.
May 25. Mr. Brooke the chief clerk of the alien department, arrived at Dover on Monday last, for the purpose of examining all the persons who accompanied Madame Jerome Buonaparte on board the Erin. The French physician who attends that lady, far advanced in her pregnancy, and much indisposed, was permitted to remain with her at the London Inn, but under the eye of a proper officer, until the decision of government be known, as to his disposal, and that of the other male persons who came over with her. Two men servants, after examination, were left on board the Erin, under a guard.—Mr. Brooke went first to Deal, but found on his arrival there, that the vessel had sailed from the Downs for Dover.
Madame Jerome Buonaparte is arrived in town, and has taken up her residence at the house of a relative in Fenchurch-street. The marriage of Jerome Buonaparte, according to private letters from Paris, has been annulled by
the Pope, upon the double motive of the husband being a minor, and the wife a heretic.
The Ville de Milan, French frigate, which captured the Cleopatra, and was afterwards retaken by the Leader of 50 guns, at Hull, is to be purchased into the navy, and fitted out to serve on the American station, by the name of the Milan.
Lord Cornwallis's leave of absence having expired, he has expressed to the board of admiralty his readiness to return to his station off Brest.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH. Le Mesurier vs. Vaughan.
This was an action upon a policy of insurance of the ship President, of America, and was tried at Guildhall, the sittings after last term.—The question was, whether the name in the policy was sufficient to intitle the party to recover the loss? and, whether the ship should have been described the President of America, or the American President.
After hearing the arguments on both sides, by Messrs. Giles and Warren, the court determined that as the policy contained the words "President of America, or any other name," the plaintiff was intitled to judgment.
PORTSMOUTH, May 24. Sailed, with despatches for the Mediterranean, the Jamaica frigate, capt. Dick. So urgent were the orders for getting her away immediately, that they were all night busily employed in victualling and watering her from the ships at Spithead.
DOVER, May 24. The following information of the state of the enemy's flotilla, was given by an officer of a ship taken by the Bold gun-brig, and brought in here—he says there are about 5000 of their craft at Bologne, 800 of which are armed, the others are merely transports for troops, stores, &c. There are nearly 1000 at Staples, and about 600 at Vimereux, and 400 at Dunkirk, Ostend and Calais. The troops are in small camps, about 8000 at Bologne, the same number about Calais, Vimereux Staples, and some other camps a little inland, in all about 50,000 men. He seems very confident that the attempt will be made this summer; he says the combined fleet, 60 sail of the line, will fight our fleet (Balayer la Manche,) while the large frigates will come up channel to convoy the flotilla over, the troops are stated to be very eager to come, and entertain the most sanguine hopes of success, they are waiting very impatiently for the appearance of his ships to set them free, and greater reliance is placed on the genius of Buonaparte.
PARIS, May 21.
Scarcely seated on the throne of Italy, the Emperor Napoleon hastened to make known this event to the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia and to the King of Spain; he has received from all, replies equally satisfactory; these three great powers as well as all the electors of the Germanick Body, the Regent of Portugal and the Queen of Utruria, have acknowledged the new organization of Italy.
The war with England may still last for a long time, but we firmly believe that the continental peace will not be disturbed, since the Emperor of Germany, the King of Prussia and the King of Spain, act in concord with the Emperor of the French.—Well informed men even affirm, that Russia has given pacific counsels to England.
Prince Joseph Buonaparte arrived at Ambleteuse, on the 15th inst. from Boulogne.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 10. Since the departure of the French ambassador Marshal Brune, there has been no official communication between the French charge d'Affaires and the Sublime Porte.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r. New-York, Jefferson, 5 days from New-York—On Friday morning off Chingoteague saw a Frigate, standing to the Northward, hoisted our colours, she immediately shewed the American flag—supposed her to be one our frigates from the Mediterranean. Sloop Margaret, Seymour, 4 days from Chaleston. Brig Nancy, Christie, from the Cape of Good Hope, via Bermuda 21 days, Arrack, Wine Spices, Drugs, &c. Moses Myers. British ship Countess of Bute, M'Killer, from Glasgow, via Newfoundland 21 days, Ballast, Robert Maitland & Co. Ship Ritson, hence has arrived at Bourdeaux. The brig Wheeler, Besson, of this port, was left at Porto-Rico the 16th June. The brig Mary-Louisa, of this port, was left at Gonaives the 25th June, loaded, waiting convoy of the ship Louisiana, then at Port-au-Prince. The Mowhawk and Eagle at Port-au-Prince waiting for cargoes; the captain of the latter dead.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Countess of Bute, M'Killer, Newfoundland, Globe, Flanders, Portsmouth. Sch'r. Anna, Cox, Bermuda. Sloop Sally, Hale, Grenada. Margaret, Seymour, Charleston.
CLEARED.
Ship William & Mary, Tipling, Teneriffe. Mary, Crockett, Amsterdam. Brig Ranger, Bates, Morlaix. Sch'r. Minerva, Bennett, St. Bartholomews. Mary, Cobb, Petersburg. Sloop Director, Tarlington, New-York. Lucy Ann, Barber, New-London.
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday the 17th instant, at 12 o'clock, Before the Exchange Coffee House, SEVEN NEGRO SLAVES. Three Males, and four Females. The above Negroes are sold under a deed of trust from John Gwyn, for the benefit of George Wilson. The Trustee. July 5. tf 797
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The American Ship REBECCA, GILBERT FOWLER, Master:— Burthen 450 hogheads tobacco, in complete order to receive a cargo, and will be ready in 15 days. For terms, apply to Phinehas Dana & Co.
Who have received per said Ship from Bonavista,
10,000 Bushels coarse white packing SALT. For Sale, on moderate terms, if taken from alongside. July 15. tf 819
PARASOLS & UMBRELLAS.
TWO CASES FASHIONABLE PARASOLS & UMBRELLAS, Just received from Philadelphia, and for Sale, below the usual prices. Jacob Klein, No. 111, Main-Street. July 15. 8 829

MARTIN FISK, HAS FOR SALE, 900 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT. 30 Casks Hyslop and Hyslop Skin TEAS—of a very late im- portation, and of a superior quality. 10 Hogsheads 5 years old Antigua RUM. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hds. and Bbls. May 27. tf 712
TO PRINTERS. Having had advice of a Font of Letter being shipped for us from England, we would dispose of A FONT OF BOURGEOIS TYPE, Upon which the PUBLICK LEDGER has been heretofore print- ed; specimens of which are seen in our editorial articles. It consists of 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, has been in use but nine months, and is almost as good as new— Should the whole be too large, such as might be inclined to purchase ONE HALF of the font, will please to make applica- tion by letters post-paid, or personally at our office. J. Cowper & Geo. L. Gray. Norfolk, May 8.
TO RENT, A convenient DWELLING HOUSE on Fen Church-Street, fronting the Fields leading to Brigg's Point—with a good garden and out buildings attached to it. Enquire of JAMES SMITH, near the same. June 20. tf 774
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE, ON THEIR WHARF, 70,000 Weight Prime Jamaica, } COFFEE. 40,000 do. Porto Rico, } 5,000 do. St. Domingo, } Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 50 Quarter Casks Old SHERRY. 50 Hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 500 Barrels FLOUR—Principally Superfine. 100 do. MESS PORK. 100 Boxes First Quality RAISINS. All of which they will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. June 4. tf 736
TO BE LET OR LEASED, BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, For such number of years as may be agreed upon, That very advantageous Building Lot, on the South side of Main-Street, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Wright, Esq. extending 46 feet in front, and about 110 feet deep.—Also, TO RENT, TWO COMMODIOUS THREE STORY BRICK TENEMENTS on Little Water Street, conveniently situated for Grocery Stores. For particulars apply to Francis Smith. June 11. tf 758
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late William Aitchison, Esq. are desired to send them to the subscriber, and those indebted are requested to make payment to Mary Aitchison, Administratrix. June 29. tf 783
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. 128 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 Reishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
THE Subscriber intends applying at the Bank of Vir- ginia, for Certificates of One Hundred and Fifty-Nine Shares of Stock, in his own, and Fifty-Seven Shares in the name of Benjamin Harrison, Esq.—The Scrip of the beforementioned is lost, if found, it is requested it may be returned, it being of no use but to the proprietors. Fortescue Whittle. June 4. tf 738
LANDING, At Commerce-Street Wharf, from the Brig Paragon, Capt. Ainsley, 107 Puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum. Which is offered for sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith. June 11. tf 753
WILL BE LANDED Tomorrow Morning on Gibson's Wharf, 35 Puncheons of Antigua RUM, 15 Do. do. Old RUM, and sold cheap for cash or approved paper at 60 days, if taken away before it is put in store. Robert Gibson. May 10. tf 674
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from our Coopence, a Negro Man named HAT, by some called HENRY. He is about 25 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches high, his face inclining to the co- lour of a mulatto, short thick neck, hoarse voice, walks straight, and is upon the whole a likely and well made Ne- gro. He wore when he went off a striped cloth jacket and trousers, but carried with him a variety of other clothing— He is fond of dress; and is very artful. He can read, and is by trade a Cooper. He formerly belonged to Mr. Theode- rick Morrison, of Prince George County, from whom he ran- away, and was taken up in Norfolk, about six years ago; at which time we purchased him. He went off last night with- out the slightest provocation. We will give a reward of 25 dollars to the person who may apprehend him in Norfolk, and secure him so that we may get him again—if taken out of the county, and delivered to us, we will give 50 dollars reward; if taken out of the state, and returned to us, we will give the above reward of 100 dol- lars; and 50 dollars additional for such discovery of the per- son or persons who assisted his escape, as may lead to his or their conviction. M'Pherson & M'Phail. Norfolk, Virginia, May 7. tf 657
CAMPHOR AND BARK. THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 200 lbs. REFINED CAMPHOR. In small convenient Casks of 2 lbs. each.—Also, RED, YELLOW, AND PALE BARK, Fresh—Apply to N. Gregory. July 5. 6 791
WANTED, A WET NURSE. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 29. tf 721
BY AUTHORITY. RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each—dollars. 40000 1 Prize of dollars. 10000 1 of 5000 5 of 1000 5000 20 of 500 10000 50 of 100 5000 50 of 50 2500 100 of 25 2500 227 40000 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dols. 500 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 3950 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence draw- ing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold. Tickets for sale at the Office of the Publick Ledger. 722
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumphries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coastal Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheeves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
IRISH LINENS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 300 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. 729
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly en- titled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, ters, Wine Glasses, and Britanias, Basket Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 3 Boxes English Mustard. yard wide, 8 Bales Cloths, Blankets, Coat- Dowlas and Creas of the best ings, &c. quality, Andirons, Waffleiron, Shirt linen, Diapers, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Seeds of all kinds, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 Table matts, & Straw plates, yards wide, Suspender of the best kind, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Brown Hemp Hessian, Fifes, Harp strings and Brown and White Rolls, Violin strings, elegant Russia Sheetings and light Bows and Instruction books Canvas. Looking Glasses, a large ALSO, assortment of Baskets, fine Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, and common do. do. Toys Plush for Sadders, black Sat- cheap by the quantity. tin for waistcoats, ALSO, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. 90 boxes first quality Ha- per yard, cheap Edgings, vanna Segars, German Nuns Thread, patent 50 do. good quality St Needles, India sewing Silk, Jago do. Made Shirts, Throat Stock- 140 do. Short Pipes, ings very fine, Razors, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, Spectacles, and Penknives, of 2000 Coffee bags good qua- the very first qualities, lity, Che p Jewellery, fine Scis- 400 Gunny do. sars, Muffs and Tippits of 250 M. com cheap Needles, Martin Skins, 60 M. Toy marbles 15 boxes Tumblers, Decan- 1 case superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay- ment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Ap- ply as above. December 5. tf 273
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 82 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 35 do. Jamaica do. 10 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 6 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } BRANDY. 12 do. do. Alicante, } 17 Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 4 Half Pipes, } 2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 15 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 30 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 5 Cwt. Dry White LEAD. Half Ton STEEL. 4 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. 1238 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 499 do. Fine, } 50 Hogsheads Petersburg, } TOBACCO. 50 do. Richmond, } 42 do. Lowland, } April 29. tf 693
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, 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, M dufery. 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-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber, intending to leave this State, wishes to dispose of the Land he at present resides on. It is a tract of EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES, beautifully situated upon Cape Charles; having the Atlantick upon one side, and the Chesapeake upon another. There is upon it as good a FISHERY as any in Virginia. There are interspersed through- out the plantation, a number of SALT SPRINGS, so strongly impregnated with salt as to bear a new-laid egg. Oysters, Cockles, and Fish of all kinds may be obtained from the wa- ters immediately at the door. The land is very productive, esteemed annually good for 500 barrels Indian Corn, and 2000 bushels of Oats, and is now in capital order. The Fishery alone has yielded, in one spring, upwards of 7000 In short there are but very few Plantations offered for Sale, which unite so many advantages: and nothing but a desire to pursue his professional business could induce the present proprietor to sell it. Should it not be sold before the Fall, it will be leased for a term of years. Conditions will be made known on application to Thomas V. Custis. May 3. 1aw 648
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s. do. 3d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Fama, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
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. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, o'tmy last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small- Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 626
AN APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 626
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