Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-10-04 00:00:00

WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1805.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, In the Mediterranean, - - - - - Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - Porto Rico, - - - - - Havana, - - - - - Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - Ports in the Bay of Leogane, - - - - - Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - Persia, India, and China, - - - - - Coasters, - - - - -
Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares at par, dull sale. United States Bank, 540 cts. per share. Exchange on London, 428 2-3 dollars for 100l. Ster-ling.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR LIVERPOOL, The excellent Ship EDWIN, THOMAS, Master:— Can take 100 hogheads on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. October 2. 3w 183
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fine, new Schooner FAME, WILLIAM WARNAM, Master:— Burthen about 700 barrels.—For terms, apply to the Captain on board, or Daniel R. Waddey & Co.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Hogsheads TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons 3rd proof ANTIGUA RUM. 30 do. W. I. do. 12000 lbs. Prime GREEN COFFEE. 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. 4000 Bushels CADIZ SALT. 40 Sacks Liverpool do. 20 Boxes MOULD CANDLES—5 to the pound. 10 Chests fresh Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin TEAS. And a few Barrels fresh Alexandria FLOUR, fit for family use. September 18. 8 158
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA, ANDREW MALCOLM, Master:— Burthen 207 tons—will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. September 16. tf 149
FOR BOURDEAUX, The Ship SHEFFIELD, JOSIAH COWPER, Master:— Will take eighty hogsheads tobacco, or other goods equivalent, on freight, the remainder of her cargo being engaged. Three passengers can be accommodated.—Apply to the Master.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, A FEW CASES OF LIQUEURS, Of superior quality, at prime cost. September 6. tf 132
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, Master, Burthen 400 hhds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Philehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said ship from St. Luc. r. 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9. tf 56
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 196 tons per Register—copier and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given—Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23. tf 90
FOR A FRENCH PORT IN THE CHANNEL, The good Brig JOHN, Captain WOELFER:— Burthen about 180 tons—can be ready to take a cargo in a few days, and will receive a few hogsheads of tobacco on a moderate freight. For terms, apply to John Newell, jun. September 9. tf 139
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock.
Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days.
ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. tf 38
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS, Captain PENDERGAST. Burthen 370 hhds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr. Blow's wharf, Portsmouth, or Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. August 14. tf 74
A LOT FOR SALE. A VALUABLE and pleasantly situated LOT, of fifty by one hundred feet on Moore's Point, may be had on reasonable terms, by applying to William Hartshorne, jun. September 25. tf 166
FROM THE MONITEUR.
Remarks on the policy of Russia.
“ We know that no war upon the continent can be seriously undertaken without Prussia or Austria becoming parties in it; and these powers are not to be told that they often commence a war with Allies, and finish it without them: that the subsidies they receive are barely sufficient to defray a fourth of their expenses; and that among neighbouring powers acquainted with each other, the consequences of war are terrible, and to which they will not expose themselves without good cogent and indispensable reasons. Russia herself can effect nothing against France, but with her assistance, she may become every thing good and great.
“ Will she a second time send 20,000 men to make a new debarkation upon Holland? Will she disembark 60,000 men upon the Weser to attack the French in Hanover! The result to Russia would be the loss of a great number of men, and inevitable weakening of the empire but would be truly advantageous to the powers on the confines of Russia, they would willingly see her armies contending against France, and suffering in her turn, all the inconveniences, which Austria has so long sustained alone.
“ Will she send 30 or 40,000 men into Ireland in order to defend that country against French invasion? By doing so, what credit shall she obtain in the eyes of the universe, thus becoming an auxiliary and a subaltern! Besides, what interest has she in augmenting the British power? Can she be ignorant that the sea bathes every shore, and that England, who rules over the sea, may also appear before Cronstadt to dictate law to Russia? On the other hand Russia has nothing to fear from France; nature has destined these two powers to be friends; and whatever evil direction passion may give to their armies, no great interest will ever attend the undertakings of either power.
“ Men of small experience may deceive themselves in neglecting to acknowledge incontestible truths:—but ministers, grown grey in the publick service, as there are many in Russia; or a prince only directed by liberal opinions with an enlightened love of his subjects, and sentiments of his real grandeur cannot be misled for any length of time.
“ Passion and misunderstanding, cemented by artful and malevolent men may lead to hazardous and inconvenient measures on either side; to the suspension of all communication, and even to the making of war—but a misunderstanding cannot be durable between nations which are necessarily brought back to recollection by the sentiments of their respective strength, their mutual and perfect independence necessarily leading to a disposition for moderation, and the publick decency of peace.
“ When a power whose capital is far in the North, and whose armies upon the frontiers of Persia and Tartary would interfere upon its own account, and at its own risk in the affairs of the South of Europe, even then it quits its proper sphere. However powerful monarchs may be, and however brave their soldiers, they are but men; they cannot exert themselves beyond the limits marked but by the nature of things.
“ Russia, when taking a part in the affairs of the South of Europe, must either support one of the three great powers, Austria, Prussia or France, and thus she acts, according to the interest of her local situation, which renders her truly respectable. But if on the contrary, she intermeddles with the affairs of the South without the assistance of either of those powers, she is wanting to the consideration of her own greatness, which to increase, does not require provinces, but men; these might elevate her to a pitch superior to the other powers. One year's war would destroy more men than many years duration of peace could produce. A lasting peace is therefore the most certain means of satisfying the ambition of Russia, and the propagation of the species is the most pressing of its exigencies.
“ We therefore cannot persuade ourselves to believe that the Russians will make a debarkation in Italy; in fact, were they to land there with ten times the force, they would be all lost men.”
FROM THE EDINBURGH HERALD.
There is living, not 100 miles from Stonehaven, a man who has practised a greater variety of the mechanical arts than any one person we remember to have heard of. He was originally bred a country blacksmith, and is known to have attained considerable proficiency in that line. Self-taught, he soon became a professed clock and watch-maker. He has made some watches, and his clocks, of which he has furnished hundreds, are reckoned not inferior to any of those commonly manufactured in this country. He did not confine himself, to the movements only, for as soon as it was completed, he formed the mahogany case; and this part of his workmanship would do credit to the regularly bred cabinet-maker. His genius next extended itself to musical instruments; in the evenings of one winter he made, for his amusement,
six or eight fiddles, of which the workmanship and varnish were excellent, and the tones by no means despicable.—One of them he constructed to play with eight strings, two of each kind, and the effect, especially in slow musick, was very pleasant. In his own family he is occasionally both taylor and shoemaker; and in the latter department he might vie with any of the more substantial sons of Crispin. He lately purchased a small bark, which, with the assistance of his son, a boy, he now navigates in the coal trade. He was at sea in this bark during one of last winter's storms, and was supposed to have finished his career in Davy's Locker ; but, after some time, he was found snug in the harbour.—About a month ago his vessel encountered another storm, in which several planks were stove, and her stern demolished. Here a new channel was opened for his multifarious ingenuity. He immediately set to work, and joining the old blacksmith to the ship carpenter, forged bolts and shaped timber, and by the work of his own hand alone, has completed the necessary repairs.
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, At his Warehouse on Town Point and Commerce Street, 200 Barrels Superior PILOT BREAD, from fresh Flour. 200 do. NAVY do. 100 do. SHIP do. All of which will be sold, on reasonable credits, or exchanged for West Ind. produce. Wanted at the above Business, SIX BOYS—AS APPRENTICES, Who will meet with good encouragement. S. Harris. September 30. tf 178
8000 Bushels Liverpool SALT—a-float, either loose or in sacks, as may best suit purchasers. For Sale, by William Knox. September 30. 5 179
FOR SALE, 15 Barrels 1st. Quality, } MUCOVADO SUGAR. 30 do. 2d. do. 6 Puncheons W. I. RUM. 4 do. N. E. do. 10 Barrels do. do. 20 do. APPLE BRANDY. 45 Pieces RUSSIA SHEETINGS. Apply to Francis Smith. September 30. tf 180
FOR SALE, A PARCEL of Jamaica COFFEE in Bags, Barrels and Tierces, lately landed and of good quality. Also—SUGAR in hhds. Tierces and Barrels. MADEIRA WINE, Fit for present use, and on accommodating terms. Apply to Robert Dickson. September 27. 2w 176
130 Tierces and Half Tierces PRIME RICE. Just landing, and for Sale by Moses Myers. September 27. tf 173
LANDING At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES. 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS. 3000 Bushels COALS. For sale by A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
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
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Just received from Liverpool, her Ship Fredonia, by Richard Taylor. September 16. 1M 146
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE, Have received per Ship Fredonia, Captain Malcolm, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR HIRE, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147
FOR SALE, On board the Ship PETER, lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 148
HIBBERT'S PORTER AND BROWN STOUT Just received per the Ship Planter, from London, A QUANTITY OF Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Apply to ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. August 28. 6w 103
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 9, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114

On Wednesday arrived in Hampton Roads bound to City Point, the ship Suffolk, captain Bryant, from London. On the passage a melancholy circumstance occurred to captain Bryant, which had nearly occasioned the loss of the vessel and every person on board.
One of the shippers of Goods in London, had sent on board a case of Aqua-fortis, without marking it as such, as is generally done, (or without the person who received it on board perceiving the mark, if one there was) in order that it may not be put into the hold but carried upon deck; this attention however not being observed, it was stowed below with the rest of the cargo.
In the course of the passage Capt. B. experienced a heavy gale of wind, and in which he supposes, one of the bottles got broke, for upon the watch going below, the men belonging to it, run upon deck, saying, that from the smoke below they could not remain there. The smoke was general very soon in every part of the ship. In this alarming situation the first object was to throw overboard about six tons of Gunpowder, which being done, they discovered the case of Aqua-fortis, within a few feet of where the powder had laid. The danger was not yet over, for the oppression in breathing from the smoke was such that the people could not remain below long enough to remove the case; after many exertions capt. B. succeeded in getting it on deck, and throwing it overboard.
Captain B. and his crew were then in a most distressing state, they were dreadfully burnt, and made so unwell from the effects of the smoke, that they were unable to stand the deck. The carpenter and two of the people died in a few days, and it was ten or twelve days before the others could do the smallest duty, not even to pump the ship which was fortunately tight. This ought to be a warning to persons concerned in shipping and transporting this dangerous article.
POLITICAL ESSAYS. —We are sensible that by some of our readers these Essays will be deemed tedious, and of course uninteresting. A newspaper, however, is of that nature, that it is impossible that the editor's selections can please, and interest all his readers at the same time. Of the merit of these Essays, the editor has already expressed his opinion in his address, introductory to their publication. Although it cannot be expected that every part of these Essays have equally commanded attention, we think that published in this day's paper, deserves consideration. In it we have the melancholy history of the arts, by which demagogues destroyed the most perfect model of antient wisdom in the science of government. The consequences are well known; for as perfect democracy, destroyed the well balanced government founded by Solon, so individual tyranny destroyed democracy. Warned by this and many examples, which could be drawn from the pages of history, antient and modern, may the people of America, wisely distinguish between a representative republic, such as ours surely is, and a perfect democracy, which some would wish it!
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his correspondent in this town, dated August 8. "We learn an understanding has taken place between our government and your ambassador, Mr. Monroe; that your ships even with Colonial produce are to sail unmolested until the first of November next; after that period no American vessel will be suffered to carry any West India produce to an enemy's port."
We think that the writer of the above letter alluded to West India Goods bound to an enemy's port, in the same bottom into which they were imported into the United States, and not to restrict our carrying West India produce generally to the ports of an enemy of Great Britain.
Twenty-one new cases of malignant fever occurred in the city and liberties of Philadelphia, the 27th ult. and six deaths.
Richmond Races. —On Monday last the Races over the Fairfield course commenced with the Produce Stakes—seven filles started. Three were distanced the first heat, and one the last.
  Mr. Wyllie's filly, 1 1   Mr. Tayloe's, 2 3   Mr. Selden's, 3 2 
DIED —At New-York on the 26th ult. after an illness of three days, of the prevailing epidemic, Mr. SETH B. WIGGINTON, Merchant.
MR. THOMAS TURNER.
This gentleman has distinguished himself by some charges brought against Mr. Jefferson, of which the publick are already acquainted, if by no other means, by a laboured and unnecessary defence. These publications brought upon him the scurrility he had a right to calculate upon, and among other matters the following appeared in the Aurora.
From the Aurora.
The name of Tom Turner has been before the publick for some time past—I recollect a man of that name who was well known in this city while congress sat here—I recollect him at one period a constant visitor of the levees in Market-street, and at the boarder in Third-street; he is a man of address—If Tom Turner who has very judiciously chosen the Repository of Boston for the channel of his communications, is the man that was here; Tom Turner was a man of address and dexterity—and what brings this man's name to my recollection is the mention of a story of a cloak, a blue cloth cloak, belonging to a member of congress.
The story is this—Tom Turner was a man of address and a man of fine education also—he had access to the presidential levee, and of course to what is called good company (meaning people powdered and dressed in broad cloth and silk) Tom Turner's cloth had lost a great deal of the nap, it began to look thread bare at the elbows, and whether through the evil influence of laziness or the inconstancy of the goodness of the Cebes—he could not put a new coat in the place of the old one; at a company of which it so happened that he was one, and of which members of congress composed the larger number, one of them had brought, as was the fashion in Virginia, a very fine blue cloth cloak—by which the eye of Tom Turner was smitten, and desirous to try how it would fit him, he took a favourable moment when he might try it unobserved—and he so much liked it that he determined to walk in the street with it—and walked in the street—some how he walked home, and forgot to return with it.
The member of congress looked in vain for his cloak—and was obliged to go home without it; he advertised it for a week, but no cloak returned—Tom Turner had forgot it. However, as it must have been taken by somebody who was there, a good look out was kept for the cloak; and the member of congress accompanied by another friend happened to go to church, where they found Tom Turner snug under the superfine cloth coat.
Poor Tom was requested to withdraw, and after some reluctant hums and haws about disturbing a man at his devotions, he did walk out, but he stoutly insisted that the cloak was his own, and bought with his own money, and the name of the taylor was given by Tom Turner. The member of congress, however, took the liberty of insisting to see the inside of the cloak, which to be sure Tom reluctantly yielded to—and behold, beneath the lining of the collar when turned up, the name of the member of congress was found.
As we are not certain that this is the identical Tom Turner, we have not mentioned the name of the member of congress whose coat he stole. But the Tom Turner we allude to, was at the time that Dayton was on his excursion into Louisiana, Tom was in jail at Cincinnati, if we recollect right, upon a charge, as we understood of forgery—some of your Virginia correspondents can say whether this man of address, is the same man who has addressed the Repository, and who has been employed to retail old calumnies against Mr. Jefferson—I am disposed to think the man under the cloak was the correspondent of the good federal editor at Boston—and they are worthy of each other.
Germantown, August 25, 1805.
This publication produced the following advertisement from Mr. Turner.
500 DOLLARS REWARD.
I will give the above sum to WILLIAM DUANE, or ARGUS, or to any man like William Duane or Argus, to prove, on the oath of any person unlike William Duane or Argus, i. e. any person of reputable character, that I have ever, at any time of my life, been seen in Philadelphia or Cincinnati.
Flimsy, miserable flimsy, must be the ground whereon stands the character of our immortal President, when his best friends find occasion to resort to such dirty, such firebrandish means to uphold it.
T: TURNER.
Eastern View, Virginia, Sept. 15th 1805.
N. B. Every printer in the United States, who is a friend to justice, will of course give a place to the above.
T. T.
The Gazette of the United States gives the following article on this subject.
We this day insert an advertisement of T. Turner, Esq. of Virginia, and have subjoined from the Aurora the article to which it refers. What could have induced the editor of that print, who certainly knew the facts, thus cruelly to fall foul of one of his friends, a "friend of the people," we cannot easily imagine. Every body in Philadelphia knows that the fellow who stole the cloak was one Judge Turner, a demagogical Judge, one of the friends of the people, and a zealous promoter of reform, and the rights of man, one of Mr. Jefferson's associates.
What must Foreigners think of us, if we are judged by our newspapers? In one paper a member of the Legislature of the largest state in the Union is charged with stealing a cloak. Another paper says it was a JUDGE, who stole the cloak. For the honour of our Country, we hope, that there is some mistake in the last account, as the first is certainly false.
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY XXI.
Solon entrusted the legislative power to a Senate consisting of four hundred, one hundred of which were elected from each tribe; and an assembly consisting of the four classes of citizens, without any other exceptions than of such as had been punished with infamy, and of women and children.
The election of the Senators was made in the following manner. On a certain day, in every year, the president of each tribe gave in the names of all the persons within his district, qualified to fill this office, and who permitted themselves to appear for it. Their names were put into a vessel provided for that purpose, and in another vase were cast the same number of beans, one hundred of which were white, and all the rest black. The names of the candidates and the beans were drawn, one by one, when each person whose name was drawn out together with a white bean was declared duly elected and received into the Senate.
The Senate being a place of great trust, no man could be admitted into it the whole course of whose life had not been previously investigated, and found to have been managed with credit and reputation.
To the Senate Solon consigned the right of preparing all matters of deliberation for the assembly; where no measure which they had not previously approved of could be enforced. It was the prerogative of the senate also to make decrees, which had the force of law for a year, at the end of which period they expired, unless confirmed by the assembly. To the Presidents of the Senate it was also given, to preside in the assembly, summon its extraordinary meetings, put the questions to vote, collect the suffrages, and, having declared the will of the people, dissolve the assembly.
Besides this controlling power over the assembly, the senate had the care of the poor, the examination of the accounts of the magistrates at the expiration of their offices, the appointment of the keepers of the prisons, the punishment of persons accused of such crimes as were not forbidden by any positive law, and the superintendence of the building of new men of war, and of the fleet.
To the people, in their assembly, Solon assigned the right to deliberate and decide, negatively or affirmatively, on all questions, propositions, or edicts of the senate; and to debate and ultimately decide on subjects of general policy. This assembly was,
also, the last resort of justice, in cases of publick delinquency. To it, too, belonged the election to military commands, and to some civil offices where the institution preferred the course of suffrage; and the election in all cases where a general sense of peculiar urgency called for a departure from the ordinary mode by ballot, yet with attention to the regulation of census and qualifications, which could not be dispensed with, from any sentiment of danger, or predilection, which, a peculiar occasion or character might suggest.
It was also a part of the constitution, that those entitled to speak first, on any question or any decree from the senate, should be old men above fifty years, after which every Athenian might deliver his sentiments, who was not under thirty, according to seniority. In every meeting of the assembly one whole tribe presided, to preserve order and to defend the commonwealth. To prevent conspiracies or combinations of the discontented and factious, at least to prevent large and seclusive meetings, unknown to the constitution, Solon expressly limited the number of guests at feasts and entertainments; and to add a still further restraint upon the democracy, he subjected to a most rigorous perquisition, the lives, and characters, and qualifications, of the orators entitled to address the people.
By such means, as these, in conjunction with the high prerogatives and dignity of the Areopagus, and the great and controlling powers of the Senate, Solon expected to keep within due bounds the popular branch of the constitution.
In this system we find virtue, and every substantial discrimination from character or wealth, acknowledged and preserved. In this system we find the best of election for Senators, and Archons, well calculated to secure to the people the best and wisest men in the community. In this system we find the best principles of Aristocracy and Oligarchy, combined with Democracy, the whole together calculated in such manner as to protect the government against the dangers of tyranny, by which it was first assailed, and the danger of Democracy, by which it was finally ruined. This arrangement and counterpoise of powers, Solon thus notices in some of his poetry.
What power was fit I did on all bestow, Nor rais'd the poor too high, nor press'd too low; The rich that rul'd, and ev'ry office bore, Contin'd by laws, they could not press the poor; Both parties I secur'd from lawless might, So none prevail'd upon another's right.
CREECH.
But this constitution, contrived with so much wisdom, and balanced with so much skill, did not long maintain the counterpoise of parts, upon which its energy and duration were made dependent. The demagogues very soon introduced a question among the citizens, whether it is safest that a preponderance of power be lodged with the Aristocratick or Democratick branch of the government?
Aristides, to increase and secure his influence, suppressed the census, according to which the distribution of offices was regulated, in consequence of which the lowest order of citizens were eligible to any office in the government. Next Pericles, with the assistance of Ephialtes, abridged the power of the Areopagus, by introducing frequent appeals from that jurisdiction to the assembly of the people. The same Pericles, by granting or increasing the fees of the Judges and Jurymen, and converting a matter of duty into a matter of gain, still farther debased the composition, and increased the democracy and tyranny of the Athenian tribunals. Chalisthenes established the ostracism, which rendered the pretensions of every distinguished citizen, who had not the ear of the people, nugatory, or self-dangerous. He also increased the number of tribes from four to ten, and the senate from four to five hundred. Every citizen was now allowed to harangue and propose decrees in the assembly of the people. Thus, what Aristides and Pericles left imperfect, succeeding demagogues supplied; and one democratical regulation still followed another, until every power of the government was absorbed in the popular branch, or Assembly. Then the people exhibited the vices and ferocity of Tyrants (118). Then the people yielded to the perfidious voice of demagogues, who encouraged them to become managers of their own affairs (119). Then, knowing itself to be an absolute monarch, it assumed all his pretensions and exercised all his prerogatives; setting every principle of order at defiance; honouring none but the basest flatterers; and exhibiting, in all its transactions, the same contrast to a well constituted Republick, which a tyrannical usurpation exhibits to a legal monarchy (120). Then demagogues of tribes and districts, fomented divisions, and waged war against virtue and talents. Then licentiousness of manners and abhorrence of all salutary restraint were deemed essential to liberty. Then the Orators were seen to repair to the assemblies, like so many chiefs of parties, now seconded by military officers whose protection they had secured, and now attended by factious subalterns; whose fury they could moderate at pleasure. Then they commenced their attacks by insults (121), or by strokes of pleasantries which transported them beyond themselves: presently the clamours, the applauses, the bursts of laughter (122), that arose from all sides, stifled the voice of the senators who presided in the assembly; of the guards stationed on every side to maintain order (123); nay even of the orator (124), who saw his decree fall to the ground, by the same paltry artifices that so often overthrew a dramatick piece at the theatre of Bacchus. Not even the drawing, by lot, of one out of each of the tribes, to take their stations round the rostrum, could prevent confusion, or succour the violated laws (125).
But hear Eschines himself speak, in addressing this very assembly. "It were to be wished, indeed, that the President of our Senate and our popular assembly, would attend with due care to the order of their debates: that the laws, ordained by Solon to secure the decency of publick speaking, might still preserve their force: that so our elder citizens might first arise in due and decent form (as the law directs), without tumult or confusion, and each declare, in order, the salutary counsels of his sage experience; that after our other citizens, who chose to speak, might severally, and in order, according to their ages, propose their sentiments on every subject. Thus, in my opinion, would the course of government be more exactly regulated, and thus would our assemblies be less frequently engaged in trials. But now, when these institutions, so confessedly excellent, have lost their force; when some men propose illegal resolutions without reserve or scruple; when others are found to put them to the vote, not regularly chosen to preside in our assemblies, but men who have raised themselves to this dignity by intrigue; when if any of the other Senators, on whom the lot of presiding hath fairly fallen, should discharge his office faithfully, and report your voices truly, there are men who threaten to impeach him; men who invade our rights, and regard our administration as their private property; who have secured their vassals, and raised themselves to sovereignty; who have suppressed such judicial pro-
(118) Arist. Pol. B. iv. N. B. It may be proper to apprise the reader that B. iv. as quoted in these essays, is commonly published as B. vii. In the translation we have used, (GILLIES) it is arranged as the fourth.
(119) Eschines in Timarch.
(120) Arist. Pol. B. iv.
(121) Eschines in Ctesiph.
(122) Plato de Rep. & Locrat. Orat.
(123) Aristoph. in Acharn. v. 54.
(124) Idem. v. 37.
(125) Eschines in Tim.
cedures as are founded on established laws, and, in the decision of those appointed by temporary decrees, consult only their passions; now, I say, that most sage and virtuous proclamation is no longer heard—"who is disposed to speak of those above fifty years old?"—and then, "who of the other citizens in their turns?"—Nor is the indecent licence of our speakers any longer restrained by our laws, by our magistrates, no, nor by the presiding tribe, which contains a full tenth part of the community." (126)
It was in this changed and degraded state of the commonwealth, when demagogues and democracy reigned triumphant, that were seen such decrees as that to extirpate, without regard to sex or age, every citizen of the noble and populous Mitylene (127). It was then that bribery at elections and in the courts of judicature became respectable (128). It was then candidates for office gave general feasts, and made presents, severally, to the citizens, or moved in the Assembly of the people, that the tributes of provinces and islands be portioned out individually to the citizens, or applied aggregately to their amusement and gratification (129). It was then they naturalized the most abject and profligate (130). It was then the rich, who took no part in publick affairs, had to purchase their quiet and security, by the same means as the ambitions their offices, and criminals indemnity (131). It was then after good and great men had rendered signal services to the state, that they were calumniated, fined, or condemned (132). It was then that men of eloquence ability found no other mode left to acquire power than to become demagogues, and embroil the state with new parties.—It was then that clamours in favour of one candidate, and calumnies against another, divided the business of the day. It was then that publick acts were framed with views to self-interest, and approved or condemned with views to party. It was then that virtue and wisdom were no longer the motives of election, and consequently, could not be expected in the ministry elected. It was then that detraction, persecution, cruelty, or oppression, had excluded from office, proscribed, or forced into retirement or exile, the wisest and best of the citizens. It was then that were seen the worst men rising into power by the worst means.
Thus the government of Solon, by successive alterations in the relative importance of its constituent parts, by the destruction of old and the introduction of new powers, by the abolition of the census of property or qualifications to offices, and the perversion of some of its wisest provisions, was changed into "a complete and perfect DEMOCRACY, in every sense of the word."
Thus every successive alteration in the constitution of Solon, effected by the reigning demagogue of the day, and received with shouts of applause, by the deceived populace, as the triumph of liberty, served only to weaken it, until the little that was left, after a few languid struggles, disappeared in the gloom of despotism and tyranny.
And thus fell, through excess of liberty, the liberty of Athens; that renowned seat of philosophy, of arts, and of science!
Who are the advocates for changes in our constitutions, at the formation of which men perhaps not inferior to Solon assisted? Have the thoughtful and considerate part of the community well weighed the reasons assigned for these changes? Do they view the amendments, as they are called, which have been lately made, or proposed to be made, as necessary to the preservation of their liberties, or to the more successful furtherance of schemes of ambition? Are more examples wanted to warn them of the danger of such experiments? We shall state a few more in our two next numbers, with which we shall close this discussion.
(126) Leland's Demost. Eloch. against Ctesiph. (127) Did. Sic. Lib. 12. (128) Luc. Orat. de pace—Demost. Philip—Xenophon Pol. Ath. C. 3. (129) Xen. Pol. Ath. C. 2. § 10.—Demost. Olynth. 1. (130) Demost. Orat. (131) Isocrat. Orat. (132) Plat. vii. Tim.
The following proclamation is copied from the official paper of Trinidad.
TRINIDAD. A PROCLAMATION. By his excellency brigadier-general Thomas Hislop, lieutenant governor of the said island, and its dependencies.
To regulate the trade between this colony and the United States of America, for six months from the date hereof, I do hereby think it expedient, by and with the advice of his majesty's council, to publish, proclaim, and declare, that the following articles are admissible only from the United States of America in American bottoms, coming directly to this colony, to wit:—
Boards, planks, ranging timber, scantling, clapboards, hoops, staves, shingles, shooks and heading, spars, and oars, flour, rice, bread, peas, beans, corn, and rye meal, oats, beef, pork, salted and pickled fish, bacon, hams, hog's lard, lamp oil, cattle, horses, mules, live-stock, and tobacco.
And that the following articles are expressly prohibited from being imported into this colony from the United States of America in American bottoms, to wit:—
East-India goods of all descriptions, gin, brandy, rum, and other spirituous liquors, pitch, tar, turpentine, and all other goods, wares and merchandises whatever, of the growth, produce and manufacture of America (except the above mentioned articles, hereby admitted to be imported as aforesaid into this colony,) under pain of seizure and confiscation of the ship or other vessels importing the same, and of the goods so imported in contravention of the existing laws of trade, revenue, and navigation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
And I do hereby further signify, that the said articles of legal introduction and entry may be sold and disposed of in this colony by the importers thereof (conforming to the orders and regulations heretofore passed, and now in force) and that they may receive in barter or exchange for such commodities, any articles of the growth, produce or manufacture of this island (indigo, cotton, arnatto, cocoa, coffee, cochineal, lignum vitae, and dying woods excepted) to the exact amount of such respective cargoes, and no more.
And the several officers of his majesty's customs, and all others his majesty's subjects, are hereby enjoined and required to govern themselves accordingly.
Given under my hand and seal, in the council chamber, government house, in the town of Port of Spain, this fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and five, and in the forty-fifth year of his majesty's reign.
THOMAS HISLOP. By his excellency's command, W. HOLMES, Sec'y.
BOSTON, September 20.
Insurrection at Algiers.
We have accounts by the way of Salemi, of an important insurrection in Algiers, and that it continued to rage on the 3d of July.—A Bordeaux paper of the 1st of August, received by capt. Bradford, contains the following article:
TRANSLATED FOR THE PALLADIUM.
Algiers, July 4.
No favourite, not even a Turk, ever enjoyed an influence over any Dey equal to that to which the

Few Naftali Busnah, had acquired over the present. He treated directly with the agents of the different powers, and suffered them not to approach the prince, whom he deceived day and night, by means of his creatures, and whom he governed entirely, by means of satisfying all his whims. Busnah distributed places; he created and deposed the Beys or governors of provinces, with whom he always kept up a private correspondence; he fixed the sums they were to send to the Dey; he held the keys of the Khazna; he had monopolized all commerce, and suffered no competition; he governed the marine of Algiers, and that of all other ports of the kingdom; the corsairs sailed only when he judged it expedient, and directed their courses according to advices received by him from Europe, where he had numerous correspondents; he took possession of all prizes, without allowing them to be sold at auction; he, in short, violated all the ancient customs which are here sacred laws. This system was supported by tyranny, mixed with the most notorious meanness, but joined with much courage. A conspiracy was formed against the government four years ago. A price was set upon Busnah's head and the pillage of his stores proclaimed. The prime minister had received, 15 months ago, several strokes of the yataghan, even at his post; the Dey was attacked and dangerously wounded by four Turks; and Busnah was the object of these various outrages. Busnah himself, a year ago, had miraculously escaped two stabs of a poniard, aimed at him by a Turk. He had not been terrified by any of these terrible warnings; he had paid no attention to the advice which had been given him; his insolence, on the contrary, had augmented and become, particularly for the last seven or eight months, insupportable.
The indignation of the militia was extreme; the unprecedented scarcity that we suffered by reason of Busnah's sending all the grain of the kingdom to the enemies of government; the revolt of the Province of Constantine, and that above all the most serious of Mascara, originating from his exactions on the Beys, could not fail of encreasing it. The 29th of last month, at 7 o'clock in the morning, he was shot near the Dey's house, with a pistol, which a Turk, named Yhia, fired at him, saying, "health to the governor of Algiers." Some Noubadies of the prince's guard ran, and would have arrested the assassin, who preserved a firm countenance, and taking in one hand the pistol which remained charged, and in the other his yataghan, said, "I have killed the miserable Jew who has so long tyrannized over you, you are Jews, like him, if you attempt to injure my person." The Noubadies retired, and the Turk went peaceably to his lodgings. Busnah was carried to his house, where he died three hours after.
Yhia confessed to his comrades the action he had committed, and asked them if they were determined to defend him, that if they would not, he would fly to the mountains. They all swore to die rather than deliver him up. Deputations from the other bodies of militia came to him and made the same oath. A great number of inhabitants imitated this example, and wished to kiss the hand chosen, as they said, by Providence, to deliver their country from the monster who had oppressed it. In the evening the Dey pardoned the assassin by sending him his chaplet, according to custom. It was necessary to accompany the body of Busnah with a numerous guard. The people were for burning it, and stoning those who carried it. The 30th very early the militia issued from the barracks; they massacred all the Jews they could find in the street; they then went to the houses and stores of Busnah, which were broke open and pillaged. The Moors and barbarous populace of the Piskris and Khazna, joined with the militia; they broke open the doors of all the Jews, and the plunder became general; they were encouraged by the cries of joy of the women in the streets and on the terraces. After some hours of this dreadful havoc, the Dey, whose guard had remained immovable in the palace, despatched some members of the Divan to the barracks, who were ordered to say to the militia, that the prince loved the Jews as little as they, and that if they desired it he would only suffer to remain in Algiers those who professed the mechanical arts, the number of which was fixed by the convention anciently made by Barbarossa with the Hebrew nation.
This step of the Dey had the effect to calm the militia, who retired quietly to their barracks. The Etchouch's and the Noubadies stopped the carnage and pillage by degrees and acted as a police guard the remainder of the day. Government caused the dead bodies that were found in the streets to be drawn by slaves to the place of Pabel Oude, amidst the acclamations of an immense crowd. Nothing occurred on the 1st instant excepting that the assassin of Busnah presented himself in arms before the palace of the Dey, saying he had been informed he was to be punished, and was ready to submit to the sentence. The Prince sent him for answer, that his word was sacred, and that he had nothing to fear. The Jews carried the dead bodies from their houses to the burying places escorted by Cassabadies. It appeared, however, certain that there were in the barracks many conspiracies forming to attack the palace, and massacre the nobles. The difference of parties, and of opinions, upon the person who should be chosen to govern, but above all the gold which was lavished without measure, caused these projects to miscarry. On the 2d inst. all the Jews were embarked which could be contained in an imperial ship then in the port. The days of the 2d and 3d inst. have been tranquil. The militia had it in their power to have stolen, and have been much offended that the excesses were attributed to a desire of pillage. They have returned freely every thing that had been carried to the barracks. It is in the houses of Moors, and in the hands of the Piskris and Khazna, who have carried them to mountains, that all the riches of the Jews are secreted. Various accounts are given of the number of deaths, but it is not so considerable as was first imagined; that of the wounded is considerable. There were 14 or 15,000 Jews at Algiers, who were rich in diamonds, pearls and jewels of all kinds. The most miserable Jewess carried on her head a Sarana of gold, which cannot be worth less than 300 dollars, these have all been taken from them. The losses of the Hebrew nation in this article are incalculable. The Aya has been but a few days journey from Algiers. The new Dey has not been able to get into, and the old is still shut up in Oran.—Ammunition is sent by water and land. More than 1,200 individuals, men, women, and children, have taken refuge, for the most part naked, in the house of the French Commercial Agent, where his majesty's flag protected them. The government has caused it to be announced in the barracks, last night, that the Moors have intentions hostile to the Turks, and has engaged the militia not to lay down their arms. Is this a finesse in the government, who wish to turn the attention of the militia from themselves? Or is it the result of the bad news received from Porent? Be it as it may, the government has this morning caused to be hung at the gate of Bab-Azoun, three Moors in whose house it is pretended arms and powder have been discovered. The massacre and pillage of the Jews at Belide, did not take place as has been reported.
NEW-YORK, SEPT. 28.
The Brig Virginia, Davis, left Bordeaux the 17th August at which time no intelligence of the engagement between the combined fleets, and Admiral Calder, had reached that place. Captain D. has favoured the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with French papers to the 13th August, if they contain
any thing worth the trouble of translating, we shall give it in our next.
NEUTRAL COMMERCE.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in London to his correspondent in Boston, dated August 10, 1805.
"On Monday next, (12 inst.) a committee of the American Merchants will wait on the ministers, respecting the detention of so many American vessels.—Mr. Munroe is to have an interview with Lord Mulgrave on Tuesday (13th.)"
"* * * No order has been given to detain as has been done. It is the decree in the case of the Essex, Orne, which has occasioned the captures."
A gentleman lately from Marseilles, informs that the most current topic of conversation, at that place, was the projected partition of Switzerland by France and some of the other neighbouring Potentates of Europe. The emperor Napoleon, it was said, was to have those parts, which border on the French territory; while Austria as a requital of her acquiescence in the plan, was to be put in possession of the Germanick Cantons.
Office of the Board of Health, September 27. Since the last report have occurred 27 cases of malignant fever and 15 deaths.
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL.
Friday, September 27, 5 P. M.
Admitted 8 Died of malignant fever 3 Discharged cured 3 Remaining in the Hospital, 32 Of whom are convalescent 7
BELFAST, July 23
Monday the 8th instant, two lads of Limerick, Cornelius Doherty and Edmund Dalton, apprentices to ladies' shoemakers, commenced to work the entire week for a wager, no part to be done by candle light, the work to be inspected by their respective employers, and none to be accepted but fair saleable work. After three weeks contest, ending Saturday se'nnight, Doherty proved victorious, having made 44 pair, and Dalton 43.—Doherty's wages, at 20d. a pair, would amount to 3l. 13s. 4d.
FROM BELL'S WEEKLY MESSENGER.
THE LATE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
We must here be somewhat technical, in order to explain to our readers the general method of sea engagement. Truisms are sometimes necessary, and we hope to escape ridicule in stating a self evident thing, that all ships must be, as to each other, to windward or leeward, and in their tacks, either starboard or larboard. A fleet to windward has invariably borne down in a slanting line on another to leeward, each ship in a line abreast of the other, till they brought up within a proper distance for a close and general engagement from van to rear. A fleet to leeward, therefore, desirous to avoid a general engagement has full leisure to disable a windward fleet during its approach to battle; and when the latter has assumed a situation for close encounter, the other might bear away at intervals, whilst enveloped with smoke; or by making more sail, might shoot ahead, and pour its whole fire into the opposite van, as it passed and wore in succession to form a new line to leeward on the opposite tack.
The mystery of the French tactics was formerly no more than this; they never made an attack, but always courted a leeward situation; they have thus invariably disabled the British fleets in coming down to action, and, upon seeing it disabled, have made sail and demolished the van in passing, keeping clear of close engagement, and never lying ship abreast: on the other hand the British, from an irresistible desire of attack, have as constantly courted the windward position; have had their ships constantly disabled and separated and have never been able to close with the enemy, or make a capture.
Such was the system by which the French succeeded in the naval engagement with admiral Byng in the Mediterranean, 1756, to the encounter with admiral Greaves off the Chesapeake, 1758. In admiral Byng's engagement off Grenada, our fleet bore down to windward whilst the enemy, bearing away, prevented an attack upon the rear, or close engagement in the van. Our headmost ships were either disabled in making the attack, as they received the whole fire of the enemy's line, as each ship of the latter passed and wore in succession, in order to form to leeward upon the opposite tack. The French adhered so closely to this system, that, to avoid all change of the close or general engagement, they forbore even to intercept our disabled ships which had necessarily fallen to leeward.
Such was the superiority of the enemy's tactics, that till the year 1782, above thirty years passed without any conspicuous naval victory; ship indeed engaging with ship, the British always succeeded; but the advantage was never extended to general engagement. Rodney set the first example of an attack to leeward and cutting off the line; since then, in all general battles, we have uniformly triumphed.
Rodney opened a new era, and with the exception of the battle of the Nile, where the French fleet was at anchor, the same manœuvre of attacking to leeward, and cutting the line, have uniformly succeeded.—In Lord Howe's victory, the signal was given (the first we believe that was ever given, for Rodney's was rather accident than design) for the British fleet to leeward to tack successively and cut the line; the two fleets were instantly intermixed, the battle was that of ship to ship, and the event was evidence of the skill of the attack.—Indeed so sensible were the French of the cause of our victory, that the Convention passed a decree of death against that captain who should ever suffer the line to be cut.
Lord St. Vincent, indeed, disregarded the regular system from having greater advantages in varying his plan of attack; but Lord Duncan, in the victory off Camperdown, cut the Dutch line immediately in the centre.
Such being the approved system of tactics and the invariable success of adopting them, it is asked, did Sir Robert Calder conform to them; had he or had he not the opportunity of applying them, or did he reject them from choice.
At noon, on the 22d July, our gallant admiral discovered the combined fleet to windward; he immediately concerted his plan of attack, indeed, but one plan presented itself.—Having made signals for the closest order, he bore down upon the enemy, and upon closing with them, made the signal for attacking the center.—When he had reached their rear, he tacked his ships in succession, evidently meaning to intersect them, and bring on a close engagement of ship to ship. It was impossible to devise a plan of attack more promising; we venture to pronounce Lord Nelson would have done the same;—Lord St. Vincent did the same.—When that illustrious man perceived the Spanish fleet to windward, consisting of 27 sail of the line, he instantly cut off a division of it, though he could not bring on a general engagement, as the enemy, in great trepidation, chose rather to fly, than succour any part of their squadron. "When I had reached their rear," says Sir Robert, "I tacked the squadron in succession; this brought me close under their lee, and when our headmost ships had reached their centre, the enemy were tacking in succession; this obliged me again to make the
same manœuvre, by which I brought on an action of four hours, when I found it necessary to bring too the squadron, to secure the two captured ships."
Sir Robert then proceeds to observe, which is a perfect vindication of his not being able to do more, that the enemy had every advantage of wind and weather; that the fog was so great that he could scarcely perceive the ship ahead or astern of him: this rendered it impossible to take the advantage of the enemy by proper signals; "had the weather (he continues) been more favourable, I am led to believe the victory would have been more complete."
In many of the accounts we have received, it is positively stated, that the British ships twice, or thrice by mistake, fired into each other, and that five of the enemy were at once upon the Windsor Castle. It is thus evident that not above two or three ships succeeded in passing the line of the enemy; the rest were prevented by not perceiving the signals, and not knowing what impression the leading ships were making.
This is evident, from the circumstance of some ships having suffered greatly, and some triflingly; the fact is, the line can scarcely be said to have been cut at all; the fleets indeed, passed each other upon opposite tacks; but, from the circumstances of the weather, and the signals not being noticed, the British fleet were never able to form a new line to leeward, or, in returning on the contrary tack, to rake the enemy as each ship passed. Every advantage, therefore, of cutting the line in a leeward attack was lost to Sir Robert Calder, because his ships could not act under his superintendence, or, with that unanimity of attack which alone can lead to decisive victory, and which must ever depend on a quick perception, and obedience of signal in each ship.
In respect to the Admiral's terminating the engagement, in order to cover the two prizes, Lieut. Nicholson's account is most satisfactory.—He says, the two ships which had struck were dropping fast to leeward, and the enemy, by a successful manœuvre, might easily have recovered possession of them, if our squadron had not brought to in order to cover them.
REMARKS
ON HIS MAJESTY'S MESSAGE OF THE 18th JUNE.
(From the Monitor of the 7th July.)
"Thus his Britannick Majesty confesses that, after six months, he has no relations with the Powers of the Continent, which could have prevented, as stated by his ministers in their letter to the minister for foreign affairs, an answer to the overtures of peace, made by the Emperor of the French. These relations, which appeared then to be so close, that he could not dispense with consulting those powers with whom he had contracted them, are nothing more than 'communications which have not yet acquired that degree of maturity, which will permit them to enter into ulterior explanations with the French Government.' The answer made by the minister six months ago, was nothing but evasion, and if there were not relations then, there are no more now. His Britannick Majesty adds, 'That it may be of essential importance that he should be enabled to profit by every favourable conjuncture to effect, with other powers, such a concert as may give him the means of resisting the unqualified ambition of France.' What pacific dispositions! For the two last years, his Britannick Majesty has done nothing but dream of coalitions, but hope for coalitions. Will he succeed, or will he not succeed, is a question not difficult to resolve.—How does the case stand? His Majesty would have been much more frank, and would not have entangled a simple proposition, if he had said, that he did not wish to treat before he had made five or six campaigns in concert with the coalesced powers. Then it would remain to be ascertained, what advantage had been gained after these five or six campaigns, and if this advantage should be in proportion to the sacrifice of two or three hundred thousand men sacrificed for the pleasure of the * * * * *
"His Britannick Majesty indeed lets us perceive a proof of prudence which deserves our admiration, that if he cannot succeed in affecting a coalition, and procuring himself the pleasure of seeing from the centre of his isle, and the heights of his terrace at Windsor, the misfortunes of the Continent, his Majesty might then resolve to make peace. Peace, the object of just ambition to all wise Governments, appears to be only a last shift to his Britannick Majesty. He recommends to his faithful Commons to enable him to take measures to avail himself of the services of some chieftain, some leader of mercenaries, or of those hordes, celebrated in former times, who should, for the sake of sordid gain, make common cause with him."
"Who does not wish that England may find Europe deaf to every project of coalition; who does not pray for the success of the arms of a nation, who wishes for nothing but peace, whilst England, its enemy, calls out with loud cries for the return of those disasters which have so long afflicted Europe?"
"His Britannick Majesty thinks he can avail himself of a part of the letter of the Emperor of the French, to prove to the Continent that the Emperor fears England, and that because he desires peace, he dreads war: thus hoping to induce some power to enter into a new coalition. The Cabinet of London has not neglected to support weak reasoning by offers of subsidies; but it will be perceived, that it does not place a value sufficiently high on such services, and that it must pay still dearer. The Parliament have granted five millions sterling; still more will be asked of them: We shall see if the generosity of the shopkeepers will make the market cheaper."
"Every word, every act of this Government, bears the character of disorder and madness. It is a strange political declaration, which the ministers put into the mouth of the King, when they make him say, distinctly enough, that he will not make peace until he can no longer make war. It will necessarily result, that when he wishes for peace; it will be imagined that he is constrained to make it, and that more may therefore be exacted from him."
"What is there to be concluded from such a message? It is, that the re-establishment of the tranquillity of Europe is far distant, as the English Government will not be disposed to peace, until it shall be convinced that no power will concur in feeding the flame, and that it has no longer Ministers or intriguers who can hope to purchase such assistance."
"The seven or eight speeches of the King of England to his Parliament, would, if arranged one after the other, and according to their dates, form a most entertaining collection. We shall leave to our readers the task of collating them; a duty which will certainly not be neglected by the historian."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Prussian Ship Hercules, Vulpius, 52 days from Cowes, Ballast, Edward Johnson.
Ship Betsey, McDougall, 40 days from Teneriffe, Wine, bound to New-York, put in to refit, having lost her mizen-mast.
In Hampton Roads bound to City Point, ship Suffolk, Bryant, 70 days from London, Dry Goods.
Brig Thomas, Hannah, and Two Brothers, Hartsborne, from this port, was left at Bourdeaux the 17th August.
Brig Eliza, Brown, hence arrived off Falmouth the 8th July, and proceeded for Antwerp.
The schooners Eliza Ann, Herbert, and Emily, Stone, of this port, were at Laguire the 1st September, time of sailing uncertain.
The brig Leopard, belonging to a port in Massachusetts, was abandoned at sea on the 3d of last month, the master and crew have arrived at Wilmington, N. C.
The brig George, Cox, of and from this port, has arrived at Teneriffe from Madeira, and from thence was to proceed to the Havana.
The schooner Diana Talbot, Maxwell, of this port, has arrived at Boston in 25 days from Havana.
The Adams frigate was cruising off Charleston Bar the 24th ult.
Extract from the log-book of the brig Edward and Charles, captain Pettigill, from Liverpool.
Aug. 20, lat. 50, 40, long. 23, was boarded by a French privateer ship of 16 guns and 150 men, who put on board Captain Perseval, of the British brig Pope, of Barbadoes, from Liverpool bound to Newfoundland, taken a few hours previous.—Sept. 12, lat. 42, 50, long. 51, 30, spoke brig Bellisarius, Nutter, of Wiscasset, 42 days from Liverpool bound to Boston, who informed that two days previous he had spoken a brig from Philadelphia bound to Bourdeaux, who on the 9th September fell in with a fleet of 12 sail of French and Spanish ships of the line, standing to the westward.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Edward & Charles, Pettigill, Liverpool, Lion, Dunnevan, Matanzas.
CLEARED.
Ship Jane, Evans, Isle of Rhe. Maria, Livingston, Barbadoes.
GOULD'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Tuesday next. Oct. 4.
SALE BY AUCTION, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB.
TOMORROW, (Saturday) 5th inst.
At 11 o'clock,
2 Bales WORSTED HOSIERY. 1 do. SWANDOWNS. 1 Pipe FRENCH BRANDY. 4 Hogsheads CLARET. 5 Pipes SPANISH BRANDY. 50 Casks RIGGING. 10 Casks NAILS. 3 Set SCALE BEAMS & WEIGHTS.
And at 12 o'clock,
A Likely Negro Woman and her Child, About 3 years old.
Also—At private Sale,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 16 do. GRENADA do. 10 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 Hogsheads SUGAR.
October 4.
185
NOW'S THE TIME.
THE PETERSBURG ACADEMY LOTTERY, Commences drawing NEXT MONDAY.—Tickets are now selling at the Store of
William Knox, Maxwell's Wharf. 187
October 4.
THE CARGO OF SALT,
On board the Brig Edward & Charles from Liverpool, for Sale by
Moses Myers. 188
October 4.
3w
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale,
100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 casks Wrought Nails 4, 6, 8, 10, 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bolts Oznaburgs, 20 casks Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine,
AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 30 chests Hyson 15 do. Hyson Skin 10 do. Young Hyson 8 do. Imperial 10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum; 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 30 do. Apple Brandy.
October 4.
184
JUST RECEIVED,
From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office, PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF
INDEPENDENCE,
A Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charleston, with unbounded applause, By WILLIAM IRELAND, Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina.
October 4.
6t
186
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
THE Members are reminded that Monday next the 7th inst. will be their regular monthly meeting—the hour of meeting is 7 o'clock in the evening.
October 2.
3t 182 FURNITURE FOR SALE. I will Sell at Private Sale, any of the following Articles, cheap for Cash, viz:— MAHOGANY Chairs, Bedsteads, Dining, Card and Tea Tables, a Sideboard, Book Case, a number of Beds with their Furniture, Table and Bed Linen, Carpets, one of Elegant East India Straw, two dozen Black and Gilt Chairs, Looking Glasses, Tea and Table China, Elegant Cut and Plain Glass.—Also a variety of Plate, and some Handsome Chimney Ornaments.—Likewise, a variety of Kitchen Furniture, such as Kettles and the like.—If the above articles are not disposed of before Tuesday the 8th day of October, they will on that day, be Sold at Publick Auction, at Dr. Leigh's.—Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. William Pritchard. Portsmouth, October 2. 181 WILL BE SOLD, Before the Exchange Coffee House, on the 15th of October, About 70 or 80 Acres of Fertile Land, Situated in the County of Princess Anne, about 7 miles from Norf. Ik. THIS Land lies on a Creek abounding with the best Fish, Oysters, and Wild Fowl, and would make a very handsome and desirable retreat for any person living in Norfolk.—One half of the purchase money will be expected on the day of sale, and the other half on the first day of January, when a complete title will be made. Eliza Haynes, Executrix of William Haynes. 173 September 27. BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, printed on paper of a superior quality, for Sale at this Office.

WILLIAM COX, Desirous of quitting Business in this place, offers for Sale, the whole of his assortment of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Saleable Fall and Fashionable Articles, On a liberal Credit, and at reduced prices, for approved Notes. The advantage of the Stand and situation may be obtained by the purchaser:—He will continue until such purchasers appear, or until Monday the 4th of November next, to sell off the Goods on his usual low terms, by retail, and the sale of what may then remain on hand will be made at Publick Auction, to begin on said Monday, and to continue from day to day, until the whole shall be disposed of— Terms, two months for all sums over 100 dollars and not exceeding 300—exceeding 300 dollars, 90 days. AT THE SAME TIME, WILL BE SOLD, PEW, No. 41, In the Presbyterian Church, and the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE belonging to
W. C. 168 September 25. tf
LANDING, Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, } Branded 20 Hogheads, } M. M. 40 Quarter Casks, } C. Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported—For sale by Robert Dickson.
September 11 tf 140
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to
James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
DESERTION. DESCERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post. J. Saunders, Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30. tf 108
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. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 325
JOHN STRATTON, WISHES to acquaint his Friends and the Publick, that he would be glad to take 6 or 8 genteel BOARDERS, by the Week, Month, or Year, at the house where he now lives, on Granby Street, near the United States' Bank—It is a very airy, pleasant and healthy situation; and every attention will be paid, to render those who favour him with their custom, as comfortable as possible, and charges reasonable. September 16. 1M 131
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Casks well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 55 do. Loveland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. At 19. tf 77
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Menop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
TO RENT, THE Warehouse at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 55 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet, rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
BRANDY AND CLARET. 10 Pipes 4th proof COGNAC BRANDY. 27 Hogheads, } CLARET WINE. 50 Boxes, } Of superior quality, imported in the ship Sheffield, Capt. Cowper, from Bordeaux—And for sale, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. September 23. 2w 164
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 134
NORFOLK BOROUGH: At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddey, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddey & Co. Compts. Against, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. Defts.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, deceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste,) WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C. 127
NORFOLK BOROUGH: At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Compt. Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Law, } In Chancery. renee, and Theo. Armistead, Defts. The defendant Jean de St. Maria, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant Jean de St. Maria, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough—And it is further ordered, that the defendants Robert Lawrence, and Theo. Armistead, who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy) 126 Teste, Wm. SHARP, C. N. B. C.
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 100 Brown Hollands. 75 Britannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Push for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flint. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, 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 Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skilllets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sleeves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Frith. August 7. tf 52
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2m 115
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from RIO DE LA PLATA. For sale by William Pennock. September 4. tf 123
A LOTTERY, To build an Academy in the Town of Petersburg. SCHEME. 1 Prize Dols. 5000 1 do. 2000 1 do. 1000 2 do. Dols. 500 1000 10 do. 100 1000 20 do. 50 1000 25 do. 40 1000 40 do. 25 1000 100 do. 20 2000 300 do. 10 3000 4500 do. 6 27000 The last drawn ticket on the 5th day, 1000 Do. do. 10th, 1000 Do. do. 15th, 1500 Do. do. last day, 1500 5000 Tickets, at 10 dollars. is 50,000 Of which only five dollars will be received in advance for each ticket, the prizes subject to a discount of fifteen per cent. will be paid in thirty days after the drawing is completed. All prizes not applied for within six months after the drawing is finished, will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the institution.
Joseph Jones, } Robert Hollins, } James S. Gilliam, } John Wilder, } William Wills, } Robert Birchett, } MANAGERS. Roger Atkinson, } William Prentis, } James Campbell, } James Byrne, } William Clarke, }
N. B. The Managers pledge themselves to the publick to draw two hundred and fifty tickets and no more, on the days that a prize is affixed to the last drawn number.
The Managers of the Petersburg Academy Lottery, assure the publick, that the numbers and prizes are now preparing, and that the drawing will commence on the first Monday in October next, agreeably to their former determination; and they avail themselves of this opportunity to express the great pleasure they feel in seeing an institution so interesting to parents, so liberally patronized by the publick.
In devising the Scheme of the above Lottery, the Managers had in view to afford an opportunity of acquiring wealth as well to those whose circumstances did not permit them to adventure much, as to those who were differently situated. They observed in other Schemes the adventurer had to advance the whole price of a ticket before he obtained a chance; they give the adventurer two chances for advancing the whole price of one ticket, an advantage afforded in no other Scheme; and to which may be ascribed the great demand in which their tickets now are.
The Managers deem it a duty they owe the publick, to apprise them, that, as soon as the drawing commences, the price of tickets will be much increased, although until then they hold themselves bound to sell on the terms set forth in the Scheme. Gentlemen at a distance who were so obliging as to take tickets for the accommodation of the publick, are requested to make an immediate return of the sales made, with the money received, and tickets remaining on hand, to Captain John Wilder, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, Petersburg, or to the person of whom they received them. Tickets in the above Lottery, to be had of WILLIAM KNOX. September 27. 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANter, Boush, from London, and FRONTOIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Mens Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red 50 Casks Shot. Flannels. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 10 do. White Plains and 40 Casks Nails. Kerseys. 4 do. Seine Twine. 12 do. Blue do. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 14 do. Blue & Green Half 5 Bales of Oznaburgs. Thicks. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemens' Coatings. 6 do. Stripe and Grey 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. 2 do. Yarn Hose. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
FOR SALE, THE REMAINDER OF THE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, viz:— 100 Casks CAPE WINE. 13 do. CONSTANTIA do. 1 do. STEEN do. 5 do. MUSCAT do. 19 do. TAMARINDS. 4 do. BRANDY. 44 do. ALOES. A liberal credit will be given, and if the whole is taken, the above articles will be sold a bargain.—Any person inclined to purchase, may rely that the articles on hand, were not the refuse of the Cargo, which was sold by shewing one cask of each quality, and were delivered as they came to hand. John Granbery. August 23. tf 92
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
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grant, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemens' fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, September 2, 1805. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING OF Approved endorsed 60 day Bills on London. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. 116
I HAVE RECEIVED, Per the Sch'r. Concord, Capt. Rogers, from Bristol, 100 Casks NAILS—assorted, and 9 do. WEEDING HOES. Which will be sold low for cash, or good paper. R. Gibson.
ON HAND, A quantity of SPIKES—assorted. WINDOW GLASS, 8 by 10, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 12. FIG BLUE, in boxes. 50 Kegs WHITE LEAD. 30 Pipes Old L. P. MADEIRA WINE. 30 do. HOLLAND GIN. 50 Punchs. ANTIGUA & GRENADA RUM. 5 Pipes FRENCH BRANDY. 20 Barrels N. E. RUM. A few tiers Brown SUGAR, super. qua. 400 Sacks SALT. A quantity of CRATES—Earthen Ware well assorted. 300 Barrels BEEF. 50 do. PORK. 50 do. NAVY BREAD. 34 Hogheads RICHMOND TOBACCO. 20 do. YORK RIVER do. September 6. 1aw3w 130
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 skilful 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. LEVYN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
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
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
WANTED, TWO APPRENTICES from 11 to 15 years of age, for the Sea—And a CARPENTER—Apply to the Subscriber on board the Ship Sheffield JOSIAH COWPER. September 25.
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 aout 1000 Dozen PORTER, o lmy last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
NOW LANDING, From on board the Schooner Lydia, Capt. Livington, from Madeira, 8 Pipes, } OLD PARTICULAR WINE, 8 Hogheads, } fit for immediate use. 12 Qr. Casks, } 59 Pipes, } PARTICULAR WINE, 1 Qr. Cask, } Vintage—1804. 10 Pipes LONDON MARKET. And from on board the Ship Courtney, William Bryant, Master, from St. Petersburg, 80 Tons Clean HEMP. 600 Pieces RUSSIA DUCK. 200 do. RAVENS DUCK. 200 do. RUSSIA SHEETING. 35 Ton IRON. For Sale by William Pennock. September 18. 3w 134
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 immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. F. 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 THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston, 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 130 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.