Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-04-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDI
[VOL. V.
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 1809.
NO. 108.
   WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT.   NORFOLK, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1809.   ARTICLES. Per From To Remark     BACON lb. 10 12   Beef, cargo bbl. 8 9   Prime 10   Mess 12   Brandy, Sp. 2d p. gal. 1 25   4th p.   Fr. 4th p. 2 10   Peach, 80   Apple, new, 60   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6   Navy, 4 4 50   Ship,   Butter, Export. lb.   Candles, Mould 18   Sperm. 56   Coal, English bus. 25   Virginia   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None.   Carracas   Coffee, W. India lb. 24 26   Cortage, 100lb. 20 25   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18   Sea-Island   St. Domingo   Duck, American bolt.   Ravens 24 25   Russia 50 55   Holland 45   No. 1 to 7, English   Flour, Sup. bbl. 6   Fine 5 50   Middlings   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4 50   Herrings bbl. 3 50 3 75   Fustick ton.   Gin, Holland, 1st p gal. 1 75   N. E. 1st p.   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 45   Oats   Hemp, Russian ton. 5 00   Hides, Dried lb. 12   Hog's Lard, 12 1/2   Indigo,   Iron, Pig ton.   American ref.   Russia   Logwood, Bay 45   Canp. 50   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl.   Mahogany, Bay sq. ft. 15   St. Dom.   Molasses, gal. 45   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 50 56   Pepper, lb.   Pimento, 25   Pitch, bbl. 4   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 15   Mess 17   Raisins, cask. None.   ditto, box. 5   Rice, 100lb. 3 50   Rosin, bbl.   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. None.   Antigua, 3d p. 1 25   Country, 62   Salt, St. Martins, bus.   Turk's-Island, 85   St. Ubes, 80   Cadiz, 75   Liverpool, 70   Soap, Brown lb. 10   Cattle, 15   Sugar, Muscovado 100lb. 9 12   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 12   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 50   Staves, W. O. hhd. 24   pipe 50   barrel 15   do. red oak 15   Tar, bbl. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond 100lb. 5 7   Petersburg, 4 5   Rappa. 3 50 4 50   Tallow, Russia lb.   American, 14   Torpetine, bbl. 3 50   Wax, Bees lb. 25   Wines, Madeira pipe. 250 300   Lisbon, gal.   Teneriffe, 1 12 1/2 1 25   Sherry, 1 25   Port, 200   Malaga, gal. None.  
Premiums of Insurance—American Property. To or from Ports in Portugal, Tangier, Ceu, and Ports in Spain without the Straits, 3 5 6 Azores and Canaries, 3 5 6 Permitted Ports in the Mediterranean, and not interdicted by blockading decrees of the belligerents, 7 12 1 2 Permitted Ports in the Baltic and North Sea, not settled. Ports permitted by law, but in- terdicted by belligerent decrees, such as Holland, Denmark, &c. can only be insur- ed at 5 5 6 St. Bartholomews, Porto Rico, and Ports of Cuba, 5 5 1 2 Spanish Main North of the line, 6 7 Brazils and Ports under Spain, South of the line, 5 5 6 Antigua Island, 3 Coasters, 2 2 1 2  Prices of Stock. Virginia Bank, par, to 102, scarce Norfolk Marine Insurance, Shares 7 1 2 per cent. under par; none selling United States' Bank Stock, none at market.
FOR CHARLESTON,  The Sloop UNION, James Hughes, master, will sail in 4 or 5 days—will take on freight 150 barrels, and can accommo- date a few passengers. Apply to Richard Drummond, & Co. April 7.  FOR CHARTER,  The Ship BELL SAVAGE, Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hamp- ton Roads, burthen 326 tons, will carry about 450 bds. to- bacco—This excellent Ship is in complete order, and can be ready to take on board a cargo very soon. ALSO,  The Ship NANCY, William Noyes, master, burthen 190 tons, will carry about 200 hogsheads tobacco, or 1750 bds. fi- this Ship is almost new, double decked, and in fine order A cargo of grain or flour will be preferred. Apply to RICHARD BLOW. March 31.  For Freight or Charter, The American Brig ELIZA, HENRY BROWN, Master; burthen 200 hogsheads, now ready to receive a car- go. Apply to the master, or C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20.  For Charter, The Fine Copper Fastened Ship  POCAHONTAS, CHRISTOPHER TOPKINS, Master; bur- then 380 tons or 450 hogsheads, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 18.
For Sale, on our wharf,  15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat. 6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled, 136 bags St Domingo COFFEE, 7 bds. do SUGAR, 44 bds. do do 65 bds. St Domingo SUGAR, 87 bds. do do 56 bds. do MOLASSES, 52 bds. Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do do SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 23 bags do COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do BRAZILETTO, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted 10 bds. Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L. P. MADEIRA, 20 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM.
Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 100 barrels PORK, 100 do TAR, 100 do PITCH, 200 do Superfine FLOUR, 50 do WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter,  The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16.  FOR SALE, A fine new Pilot-Boat  SCHOONER, of 100 tons burthen, will finish rigging in a few days. ALSO,  The HULL and SPARS, of one about the same size, of similar con- struction. ALSO,  A full built SCHOONER, of 125 tons, or 1100 barrels; the above ves- sels now lying at Gorman's wharf. ALSO,  A New Pilot-Boat  SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, now on the stocks, will be launched in a week. ALSO,  A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Mathews, and can be launched in three weeks. For terms ap- ply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 6.
FOR CHARTER,  The Ship CLEOPATRA, John Johnson, master, burthen 376 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. This Ship is almost new and remarkably well built— Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who has still unengaged,  The Ships Jane, Industry,  AND  Courtesy. And offers for Sale,  10,000 cubick feet of Pitch PINE Savannah TIMBER, 25 to 35 feet long, and 12 to 15 inches square, 50,000 Rough Hogshead STAVES, 17,000 Draw Pipe do. 10 Casks HOOKS and THIMBLES, 15 Hogsheads very fine OLD TOBACCO, and 98 Boxes Castile SOAP. March 2.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  4000 barrels FLOUR, 1000 sacks Liverpool Salt; 2000 bushels do. 170 tierces Rice; 50 tons Logwood; 30 bbls. Whiskey, 10 bags Green Coffee; 27 kegs Stuffs, 6 casks Best half pint Tumblers and Goblets, 3 1/2 bushels Bran; 100 Bass Mats, 60,000 Rough Hogshead and barrel staves. A. Maclure. Who offers for Charter,  The fine new Ship Justina, burthen 350 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. April 12.  For Sale or Charter,  The Brig MOUNT VERNON, Joseph Prince, Master, 150 tons burthen, a good vessel and ready to receive a cargo. ALSO,  The Schooner MARY, Captain EASTBROOKS, 80 tons, or 600 bbls. burthen. AND  The Brig WILLIAM & EZRA, Captain BENJAMIN BACHELOR, 200 tons, or about 250 bds. Tobacco, now on her se- cond voyage. Apply to the respective mas- ters, or to C. Fry. April 12.  For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE COPPER-BOTTOMED  SHIP WOODROP SIMS, Thomas J. Jaynes, master, burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Shanks & Binford. April 4.
For Charter, The remarkable fine SHIP  HENRIETTA, John Nichols, master, burthen 280 tons, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. April 4.  For Freight or Charter, The Strong New Sch'r. JOHN, JOHN HAYNES, Master; burthen 108 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to Richard Drummond, & Co. April 4.  For Sale, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig  PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 180 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. February 23.
FOR CHARTER,  The Ship General Colburn, burthen 250 tons—A fine new vessel.  The Ship  POCAHONTAS, Burthen 400 tons.  AND  The Ship  ARIADNE, Burthen 350 tons—The two latter are also new vessels, and copper fastened. Moses Myers. March 20.
THE STOCKHOLDERS In the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are hereby notified that an election will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of the next month (May), according to law, for the choice of Fif- teen Directors, for one year, from the said first day of May. John Cowper, Sec'y. Office of the Marine Insurance Company, the 4th of April, 1809
The business heretofore carried on under the firm of OLIVEIRA, FERNANDES, & CO. will in future be conducted under the firm of Oliveira & Sons. April 4.
LANDING On Southgate and Dickson's wharf, the CARGO of the British brig Alert,  123 puncheon's choice Grenada RUM. For Sale by William Dickson. April 4.
LAST NOTICE. WISHING to close my administration of the es- tate of the late William Davies, Esq. for- merly collector of this port, I solicit those who have claims (if any there are) to come forward for settlement. Fortescue Whittle. April 4.
FOR SALE,  700 bbls. sup. Alexandria FLOUR, 200 barrels of which are afloat, 370 barrels choice New-York Prime Pork, 200 do. Tar; 57 do. Turpetine, 16 bds. Petersburg Tobacco. Apply to Francis Smith. April 7.  Wanted by the Subscriber,  A quantity of OAK BARK, for which the following prices will be given, delivered at their Tan-Yard. For Spanish Oak, $ 12 per cord, Willow, do. 11 Red, do. 10 Young White, do. 8 William Plume, & Co. April 7.
FRESH TEAS. Just Received, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON SKIN, AND SOUCHONG TEAS, Of the latest Importations and of an excellent quality, which I will sell on the most reasonable terms. Martin Fish. April 12.
FOR SALE, 70 tierces PRICE, 25 half do. 23 bales UPLAND COTTON—By George Raincock. April 12.
Masters of Vessels and others con- cerned, (bound to Madeira or other of the Portuguese do- minions,) are notified it is requisite that Bills of Health and Certificates of Property should be countersigned by the Subscri- ber, who is duly authorized for that purpose. Robert Dickson. April 12.
NOTICE. By mutual consent this day dissolves the copartnership of JOHN R. WADDEY, & CO— John R. Waddey withdraws to pay and receive the debts of the concern, to whom all persons having claims are re- quested to pay for payment; and those indebted, to close their accounts either by payment, note, or bond—no indul- gence can be given but on special notice. James Lyon, John R. Waddey. Northampton Court House, Eastern Shore, 31st March, 1809 JOHN R. WADDEY Will continue business
SPRING GOODS.  WOOD AND HASTINGS. Have just received a small supply of SEASONAL BLE GOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 3-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Calicoes, Ginghams; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Vieux au Women's Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Rosa Cord and other fastiable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Suckers, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do.  BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemen's Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprises a very hand- some assortment, and will be sold at low prices for CASH only. April 7.
At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Dismal Swamp Company, held at Williamsburg on the 19th ultimo, a Dividend of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS on each quarter share was declared; which sum will be paid by a draught from the Managers upon their agent at Norfolk, after the first of March next; proper vouchers of the right of the claimants being produced, and subject to any dis- count the company may have against the claimants. A Meeting of the Company is to be held annually at Nor- folk on the first Tuesday in May, and it is requested the pro- prietors will be punctual in their attendance, either person- ally or by their attorneys. William Nelson, John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, Jas. Henderson, Managers. February 24.
CASH will be given  For 12 or 15 likely NEGROES, Males and Females from the age of twelve to twenty-five. Apply at No. 14, Church-street. April 7.
NOTICE. The Annual Meeting of the Stock- holders in the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, will be held at the Eagle Tavern in Norfolk, on Monday the 12th day of May next, at which time and place a punctilious attendance of the Stockholders is requested. Richard Blow, William Cammack, F. Whittle, W. Herron, Robert Mailland, Directors. March 31.
Just Received, A parcel of very superior Muscovado SUGAR and new GREEN COFFEE. A few boxes Havana Brown SUGAR, and 150 barrels WHISKEY—For Sale by Wilson & Cunningham. March 31.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. In Common Hall, March 29th, 1809. On motion, resolved, that publick notice be given in each of the papers printed in this Borough, that HENRY BAKER, late Chamberlain, is no longer authori- zed to receive any money due, or belonging to the Cor- poration. William Sharp, C. C. H.
Green Coffee and Leaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE, 8,000 do. the quality of Philadelphia Leaf SUGAR. For Sale or purchase by Donaldson, Thompson, & Co. March 22.
Five Dollars Reward. Strayed a white and brown HORSE, with a bridle on and saddle. The owner will pay the above reward who will give information to the subscriber. Apply to the subscriber. April 7.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 1809.
By the schooner Essex, Captain Fabins, arrived this morning from Salem, we received the Register, (Democratic Paper) of the 8th instant. It contains further returns of the Massachusetts election for Governor—Gore 33,832, Lincoln 32,363. The same towns last year voted for Sullivan 30,668, Gore 30,793. The election of Mr. Gore may be considered as certain.
Our Salem paper contains news from Spain as late as the 17th February, by which it appears that Saragossa had not surrendered, as stated in London papers.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated the 30th January, to a gentleman in this place.
"If the French again invade Portugal, in all probability I will go to Brazil. Last week they penetrated into Galicia as far as Monte Rey, near Chaves. It is said they were in pursuit of general Blake, who after depositing his military chest in the fortress of Chaves, repulsed the French with great loss on their side, 4000 killed and 3000 wounded."
Congressional Returns, as far as received.
NORFOLK DISTRICT.
R. B. Taylor. T. Newton.
Table with 3 columns: District, R. B. Taylor, T. Newton. Rows: Princess Ann (193, 136), Nansemond (68, 339).
YORK DISTRICT.
J. Eyre. B. Bassett.
Table with 3 columns: District, J. Eyre, B. Bassett. Rows: Gloucester (29, 250), Matthews (59, 123), Northampton (182, 6).
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT.
J. Randolph. Serman Baker.
Table with 3 columns: District, J. Randolph, Serman Baker. Rows: Charlotte (332, 72).
ISLE-OF-WIGHT DISTRICT.
R. Byrd. E. G. Ay. W. Massenburg.
Table with 3 columns: District, R. Byrd, E. G. Ay, W. Massenburg. Rows: Isle-of-Wight (384, 79, 3), Sussex (79, 187, 144).
FAIRFAX DISTRICT.
J. Lewis. W. Tyler.
Table with 3 columns: District, J. Lewis, W. Tyler. Rows: Prince-William (86, 197).
AUGUSTA DISTRICT.
Swoope. Smith.
Table with 3 columns: District, Swoope, Smith. Rows: Pendleton (183, 120).
George Parker and Wm. Dunton, both federal, are elected Delegates to the Assembly for the County of Northampton.
CALUMNY REFUTED.
Since the departure of Mr. Taylor from Norfolk, it has been industriously represented through the district, that he approved the Alien and Sedition Laws, passed during the administration of Mr. Adams; and had voted against the resolution of the Virginia Legislature, requesting their Senators to procure their repeal.
The annexed certificate of the Navy Agent of this Port and the Collector, (who was the Speaker of the Virginia Assembly,) in whose mistake probably originated the report, will show what credit ought to be attached to the charges, which the zeal of electioneering partizans so industriously circulates. It ought to induce men of honorable and liberal minds not hastily to give credit to the imputations, against either of the candidates: but to require something more than the assertion of anonymous accusers.—Both Col. Smith and Mr. Armistead are well known to be active and industrious opponents of Mr. Taylor's election, and surely much more confidence should be placed in the evidence of such witnesses, than in any assertion of an anonymous writer.
The original certificate is left at the Book-Store of Messrs. Boissel, Conrad, & Co. where it may be inspected by those who wish to ascertain its authenticity.
Norfolk, April 13, 1809.
A report having been circulated thro' this district, that ROBERT B. TAYLOR, one of the candidates for Congress at the approaching election, while a member of the Virginia Legislature, voted against instructing our senators to procure a repeal of the laws commonly called the Alien and Sedition Laws, which report is believed to have originated from representations made by us, we consider it a duty which we owe both to Mr. Taylor and to ourselves, explicitly to declare, that from an examination of the Journal of the Legislature, we are perfectly convinced that Mr. Taylor, so far from being friendly to those laws, voted for the resolution to procure their repeal; and that there is no circumstance whatever within our knowledge, inducing us to believe that Mr. Taylor ever approved these Laws.
Larkin Smith, Theo. Armistead.
April 13, 1809.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.
So sanguine are some of our merchants, that the non-intercourse with England and her dependencies will be speedily removed, that policies were opened on Saturday last, and large sums underwritten at fifteen per cent. that our trade with England would be opened on or before the first of May next.
Oppugnatio of Pennsylvania, at an end.
This day the money demanded by Olmstead, we are told, is to be paid into the hands of the marshal of the United States; soon after which the legion will be discharged from their opposition to the laws, in defence of Hittenhausen castle, having spent near three weeks in that arduous service, in which the state has lost her money and honour, and the legion its general, one captain and ten privates, taken prisoners by the marshal, in consequence of his orders issued by the judge of the district court.
We are told that general Bright and his men have given bail for their appearance at the United States' court, which opens to morrow in this city.
SALEM, April 8.
LATEST FROM SPAIN.
By the Catherine, captain Bedford, 46 days from Valparaiso. In the library of a friend we have seen a file of newspapers from Valencia from the end of January
to the 17th February. The only article of the latter date at Valencia is the following.
"From the information which we can obtain of the state of Europe, and of the forces which the enemy can command in the execution of his plan, we are persuaded that we have arrived at the most critical moment in the defence of our country. Our hope must be in a powerful reaction, which we can hardly expect, as we have only the sad recollection of our false steps, and are without the means, unless providence visibly favour our cause. The enemy has divided his attention and his forces, so that in no part can we present a force that we can oppose to him. All Europe is in disquiet and agitation, and every where we see the symptoms of a new era."
The latest article from Seville is taken from the paper of the government of the 3d of February, and is as follows:
"Viscount Quintanilla, member of the Junta from Leon, writes on the 14th of the past month, that on the 26th of December last, the Marquis Romana with his army left Leon for Astorga, in which city he united with the English on the 30th of that month. That both armies continued their march to Galicia, the English for Manzadur, and Romana for Tondebadon, which he reached on the 2d of January, on which day he had an action with the enemy, and another on the 6th, in light of Lugo, which was followed with advantages afterwards gained by the English. That they had made every arrangement which their circumstances would admit to reinforce their army at Orense, and to secure themselves, and expected to reunite with all the English at Corunna and its dependencies."
To this is added an extract from a Lisbon paper of the 25th of January, which says, that the favourable accounts from Galicia are confirmed, and that if gen. Moore should make good his embarkation, it will be owing to the plan in which this general has acted in concert with gen. Romana.
A Seville paper says that on 1st February a Spanish ship, the St. Justa of 74 guns, had arrived from America with a rich cargo, and gold and silver of great amount.
Of the foreign intelligence the following are the latest articles. General Tolstoi, ambassador from Russia at Paris, and who accompanied the emperor to Erfurth, has had in secret commission the dismemberment of Turkey. The Turks, not strangers to these transactions, have continued their armistice with Russia. Sweden at war with Denmark, the ally of France, has sent baron Rosen to Copenhagen upon an important commission. France has withdrawn her troops from Prussia and the North. The Austrian government is fortifying all its frontiers towards Italy, and increasing its armies.
A letter from the general commandant of the vanguard of the army of Estramadura, dated at Maravete, on 25th January, 1809, says, that the enemy retired upon the sight of the column he commanded. Gen. Cuesta writes to the Supreme Junta on the 29th of January, from his head-quarters at Truxillo, that their cavalry was pursuing the flying enemy, and that their artillery had done great execution. The Spaniards were collecting their forces in Mancha, and an article from Jaen of 2d February says, that by the last news from Madrid, Napoleon passed Burgos on 17th January, and was at Vittoria on the 18th, and continued his route to France without stopping. And that marshal Lannes that was at Irun and Vittoria with 30,000 men, had retreated with forced marches. The Jaen paper says, that 13,000 Portuguese had joined Cuesta, and that the duke Infantado had joined the army of Sierra Morena.
At Carthagena on the 11th February, arrived the frigate Proserpine from Trieste. The commander reports that peace had been established between Great-Britain and the Porte, that all Germany was favourable to Spain, and that a declaration of war against France was expected. That Austria could command 600,000 soldiers, and 80,000 horse ready for service.
According to accounts from Villanueva de Xara, gen. Victor duke of Belluno, was reuniting his forces, and had marched for Elerena, the division of Verdier which had been at Toledo was advancing into Estramadura, that of Ocana to Toledo, and that of Aranjuez into Mancha.
It was reckoned all the troops under Victor would amount to 35,000 men.
The accounts from Olot and Tarragona speak of several advantages against the French, and add, we hope to drive them from Catalonia.
They mention an intention to succour Saragossa, and appearances of a design to raise the siege, and while they declare the extreme discipline which had rendered the Spanish forces respectable, they saw an epidemic in different places was making havoc of the French troops.
The last papers in speaking of Austria, in consequence of the hopes which the Spaniards entertained from this power, say, "The silence which reigns upon the continent, relative to Austria, ought not to diminish our expectations of a war." The arguments to support these expectations are from the advantages and not from any known purposes.
By an edict of Seville from the Junta, Morla of Madrid has been deposed from all the honours which he had received from the Spanish government. The edict is signed on 30th January.
The Spanish papers in taking notice of the affairs of America, say, "All the governments of America have expressed the sentiments of Spain. The popular emotions have the same origin, are guided by the same suspicions, the same zeal for independence, and have produced the same commotion. This strong language is followed with the severest invectives against the French emperor. The instance they adduce is from the letter of the governor of Montevideo, and the expressions oblige war not only against Napoleon, but against all who will not be at war with him."
The Spanish papers, which we held for a short time, will undoubtedly furnish many articles to gratify the curious, but we have not omitted any article we deemed important, or which discovered the leading reports which prevailed in the Spanish nation.
The day before captain Beckford sailed from Valparaiso, news was received from the Junta, that Austria and Turkey had declared war against France; and that the force of the Austrians were 350,000 men and the Turks 150,000 men in arms.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Thursday, January 19.
The session of parliament was opened this day by commission.
A few minutes after three, the Lords Commissioners took their seats, and a message having been sent to the commons, they appeared, with their speaker at their head, at the bar. They were informed by the Lord Chancellor, that it was not convenient for his majesty to meet them in person, and that he had been pleased to direct his commission to certain lords therein named, to open the session, which commission they should hear read, and afterwards his majesty's most gracious speech.
The commission having been read by the clerk at the table, the lord chancellor then read the following speech:
"My Lords and Gentlemen, "We have it in command from his majesty to state to you, that his majesty has called you together in perfect confidence that you are prepared cordially to support his majesty in the prosecution of a war which there is no hope of terminating safely and honourably, except through vigorous and persevering exertion."
"We are to acquaint you, that his majesty has directed to be laid before you copies of the proposals for opening a negotiation, which were transmitted to his majesty from Erfurth, and of the correspondence which thereupon took place with the governments of Russia and France; together with the declaration issued by his majesty's command, on the termination of that correspondence."
"His majesty is persuaded, that you will participate in the feelings which were expressed by his majesty, when it was required that his majesty should consent to commence the negotiation by abandoning the cause of Spain, which he had so recently and solemnly espoused."
"We are commanded to inform you, that his majesty continues to receive from the Spanish government the strongest assurances, of their determined perseverance in the cause of the legitimate monarchy; and of the national independence of Spain; and to assure you, that so long as the people of Spain shall remain true to themselves, his majesty will continue his most strenuous assistance and support."
"His majesty has renewed to the Spanish nation, in the moment of its difficulties and reverses, the engagements which he voluntarily contracted at the outset of its struggle against the usurpation and tyranny of France; and we are commanded to acquaint you, that these engagements have been reduced into the form of a treaty of alliance, which treaty, so soon as the ratification shall have been exchanged, his majesty will cause to be laid before you."
"His majesty commands us to state to you, that while his majesty contemplates, with the liveliest satisfaction, the achievements of his forces in the commencement of the campaign in Portugal, and the delivery of the kingdom of his ally from the presence and oppression of the French army, his majesty most deeply regretted the termination of that campaign by an armistice and convention of some of the articles of which, his majesty has felt himself obliged, formally, to declare his disapprobation."
"We are to express to you his majesty's reliance on your disposition to enable his majesty to continue the aid afforded by his majesty to the king of Sweden. That monarch derives a peculiar claim to his majesty's support, in the present exigency of his affairs, from having concurred with his majesty in the propriety of rejecting any proposal for negotiation to which the government of Spain was not to be admitted as a party."
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "We are commanded by his majesty to inform you, that he has directed the estimates of the current year to be laid before you.—His majesty relies upon your zeal and affection to make such further provision of supply as the vigorous prosecution of the war may render necessary; and he trusts that you may be enabled to fix the means of providing such supply, without any great or immediate increase of existing burthens upon the people."
"His majesty feels assured, that it will be highly satisfactory for you to learn, that notwithstanding the measures resorted to by the enemy for the purpose of destroying the commerce and resources of his kingdom, the publick revenue has continued in a course of progressive improvement."
"My Lords and Gentlemen, "We are directed to inform you, that the measures adopted by parliament in the last session, for establishing a local militia, has already been attended with the happiest success, and promises to be extensively and permanently beneficial to the country."
"We have received his majesty's commands most especially to recommend to you, that duly weighing the immense interests which are at stake in the war now carrying on, you should proceed with as little delay as possible, to consider of the most effectual measures for the augmentation of the regular army, in order that his majesty may be the better enabled, without impairing the means of defence at home, to avail himself of the military power of his dominions, in the great contest in which he is engaged; and to conduct that contest, under the blessings of Divine Providence, to a conclusion compatible with the honour of his majesty's crown and with the interests of his allies, of Europe, and of the world."
Correspondence between the British, Russian and French governments; in consequence of the overtures received from Erfurth; presented by his majesty's command to both houses of parliament. Letter from Count Nicolas de Romanzoff, to Mr. Secretary Canning, dated Erfurth, 30th September, (12th October) 1808. Received October 21.
SIR, "I send to your excellency a letter which the emperors of Russia and France wrote to his majesty the king of England. The emperor of Russia flatters himself that England will feel the grandeur and the sincerity of this step. She will there find the most natural and the most simple answer to the overture which has been made by Admiral Saumarez.—The union of the two empires is beyond the reach of all change, and the two emperors have formed it for peace as well as war."
His majesty has commanded me to make known to your excellency that he has nominated plenipotentiaries, who will repair to France, where they will await the answer which your excellency may be pleased to make to me. I request you to address it to the Russian ambassador at Paris. The plenipotentiaries named by the emperor of Russia will repair to that city on the continent, to which the plenipotentiaries of his Britannick majesty and his allies have been sent."
In respect to the basis of the negotiation, their imperial majesties see no difficulty in adopting all those formerly proposed by England, namely the uti possidetis , and every other basis founded upon the reciprocity and equality which ought to prevail between all great nations.
Count Nicholas Romanzoff.
Letter from their majesties the emperor of all the Russias, and the emperor of the French, to his majesty, dated Erfurth, 13th October, 1808. Received October 21.
SIR, "The present circumstances of Europe have brought us together at Erfurth. Our first thought is to yield to the wish and the wants of every people, and to seek, in a speedy pacification with your majesty, the most efficacious remedy for the miseries which oppress all nations. We make known to your majesty our sincere desire in this respect by the present letter."
The long and bloody war which has torn the continent is at an end, without the possibility of being renewed. Many changes have taken place in Europe; states have been overthrown. The cause is to be found in the state of agitation and misery in which the stagnation of maritime commerce has placed the greatest nations. Still greater changes may yet take place, and all of them contrary to the policy of the English nation. Peace then is at once the interest of the continent, as it is the interest of the people of Great-Britain."
We unite in entreating your majesty to listen to the voice of humanity, silencing that of the passions; to seek, with the intention of arriving at that object, to conciliate all interests, and by that means to preserve all the powers which exist, and to ensure the happiness of Europe, and of this generation, at the head of which providence has placed us.
(Signed) ALEXANDER. NAPOLEON.
Letter from M. De Champagny to Mr. Secretary Canning, dated Erfurth, October 12, 1808. Received October 21.
SIR, "I have the honour to transmit to your excellency a letter which the emperor of the French and the emperor of the Russias wrote to his Britannick majesty. The grandeur and sincerity of this step will, without doubt, be felt. That cannot be attributed to weakness, which is the result of the intimate connexion between the two greatest sovereigns of the continent, united for peace as well as for war."
His majesty the Emperor, has commanded me to make known to your excellency, that he has nominated plenipotentiaries, who will repair to that city on the continent, to which his majesty the king of Great-Britain and his allies shall send their plenipotentiaries. With respect to the basis of the negotiation, their majesties are disposed to adopt those formerly proposed by England, namely the uti possidetis , and any other basis founded upon justice and the reciprocity and equality which ought to prevail between all great nations.
CHAMPAGNY.
Letter from Mr. Secretary Canning to the Russian ambassador at Paris, dated Foreign Office, 28th October, 1808.
SIR, "Having laid before the king, my master, the two letters which his excellency the Count Nicolas de Romanzoff has transmitted to me from Erfurth, I have received his majesty's commands to reply to that which is addressed to him, by the official note which I have the honour to enclose to your excellency."
However desirous his majesty might be to reply directly to his majesty the emperor of Russia, you cannot but feel sir, that from the unusual manner, in which his letters signed by his imperial majesty were drawn up, and which has entirely deprived them of the character of a private and personal communication, his majesty has found it impossible to adopt that mark of respect towards the emperor of Russia, without at the same time acknowledging titles which his majesty never has acknowledged.
I am commanded to add to the contents of the official note, that his majesty will hasten to communicate to his majesty, the king of Sweden, and to the existing government of Spain, the proposals which have been made to him.
Your excellency will perceive that it is absolutely necessary that his majesty, should receive an immediate assurance, that France acknowledges the government of Spain as party to any negotiation.
That such is the intention of the emperor of Russia, his majesty cannot doubt.
His majesty reflects with satisfaction the lively interest which his imperial majesty has always manifested for the welfare and dignity of the Spanish monarchy, and he wants no other assurance that his imperial majesty cannot have been induced to sanction the principle of which is not less unjust than their example is dangerous to all legitimate sovereigns.
As soon as the answers on this point shall have been received, and as soon as his majesty has learnt the sentiments of the king of Sweden, and those of the government of Spain, I shall not fail to receive the commands of his majesty for such communications as it may be necessary to make upon the ulterior objects of the letter of Count Romanzoff.
GEORGE CANNING.
Letter from the Secretary Canning to M. de Champagny, dated, Foreign Office, 29th Oct. 1808.
SIR, "Having laid before the king my master the two letters which your excellency transmitted me from Erfurth, one of which was addressed to his majesty, I have received his majesty's commands to return in answer the official note which I have the honour here to enclose."
I am commanded to add, that his majesty will lose no time in communicating to the king of Sweden and to the government of Spain the proposals which have been made to his majesty.
Your excellency will see the necessity of an assurance being immediately afforded to his majesty, that the admission of the government of Spain as a party to the negotiation, is understood and agreed to by France.
After the answer of your excellency upon this point shall have been received, and so soon as his majesty shall be in possession of the sentiments of the king of Sweden and of the government of Spain, I shall receive his majesty's commands to communicate with your excellency on the remaining parts of your letter. I have the honour to be, &c.
GEORGE CANNING.
OFFICIAL NOTE.
The king has uniformly declared his readiness and desire to enter into negotiation for a general peace, on terms consistent with the honor of his majesty's crown, with fidelity to his engagement, and with the permanent repose and security of Europe. His majesty repeats that declaration.
If the condition of the continent be one of agitation and of wretchedness; if many states have been overthrown and more are still menaced with subversion; it is a consolation to the king to reflect, that no part of the convulsions which have already been experienced, or of those which are threatened for the future, can be in any degree imputable to his majesty. The king is most willing to acknowledge that all such dreadful changes are indeed contrary to the policy of G. Britain.
If the cause of so much misery is to be found in the stagnation of commercial intercourse, although his majesty cannot be expected to hear, with unqualified regret, that the system devised for the destruction of the commerce of his subjects has recoiled upon its authors, or its instruments, yet it is neither in the disposition of his majesty nor in the character of the people over whom he reigns, to rejoice in the privations and unhappiness even of the nations which are combined against him. His majesty desires the termination of the sufferings of the continent.
The war in which his majesty is engaged, was entered into by his majesty for the purpose of national safety. It has been prolonged only because no secure and honourable means of terminating it have been hitherto afforded by his enemies.
But in the progress of a war begun for self defence, new obligations have been imposed upon his majesty, in behalf of powers whom the aggressions of a common enemy have compelled to make common cause with his majesty; or who have solicited his majesty's support and assistance in vindication of their national independence.
The interests of the crown of Portugal and of his Sicilian majesty, are confided to his majesty's friendship and protection.
With the king of Sweden his majesty is connected by ties of the closest alliance, and by stipulations which unite their councils, for peace as well as for war.
To Spain his majesty is not yet bound by any formal instrument, but his majesty has, in the face of the world, contracted with that nation engagements not less binding upon his majesty's mind than the most solemn treaties.
His majesty, therefore, assumes, that in an overture made to his majesty for entering into negotiations for a general peace, the subject of the

between his majesty and the Spanish monarchy have been distinctly taken into consideration; and that the government acting in the name of his Catholic majesty Ferdinand 7th, is understood to be a party to any negotiation in which his majesty is invited to engage.
GEORGE CANNING.
THE RUSSIAN ANSWER.
The undersigned minister of foreign affairs of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, has the honour to reply to the note of the 28th October, signed by Mr. Canning, secretary of state for foreign affairs to his majesty the king of Great Britain, and addressed by his excellency to the Russian ambassador at Paris.
That the admission of the sovereigns in alliance with England to a congress cannot be a point of difficulty, and that Russia and France consent to it.
But this principle by no means extends to the necessity of admitting the plenipotentiaries of the Spanish insurgents: the emperor of Russia cannot admit them. His empire, in similar circumstances—and England can recollect one particular instance, has been true to the same principle. Moreover he has already acknowledged the King Joseph Napoleon. He has announced to his Britannic majesty, that he was united with the emperor of the French for peace as well as for war, and his imperial majesty here repeats that declaration. He is resolved not to separate his interests from those of that monarch; but they are both ready to conclude a peace, provided it be just, honourable and equal to all parties.
The undersigned sees with pleasure, that, in the difference of opinion respecting the Spaniards, nothing prevents itself which either prevent or delay the opening of a congress. He derives his persuasion in this respect, from that which his Britannic majesty has himself confided to two emperors, that he is bound by no positive engagement with those who have taken up arms in Spain.
After two years of a war, Europe has a right to demand a peace. The interests of all the powers, including that of England, is to render it general; humanity commands it; and such a desire surely cannot be foreign to the feelings of his Britannic majesty. How can it be, that he alone can withdraw himself from such an object, and refuse to terminate the miseries of suffering humanity?
The undersigned, consequently renews, in the name of the emperor, his august master, the proposal already made, to send plenipotentiaries to any city on the continent which his Britannic majesty may please to point out; to admit to the congress the plenipotentiaries of sovereigns in alliance with Great Britain; to treat upon the basis of the uti possidetis , and upon that of the respective powers of the belligerent parties; in fine, to accept any basis which has for its object the conclusion of a peace in which all parties shall find honour, justice, and equality.
The undersigned has the honour to renew to his excellency, Mr. Canning, the assurances of his high consideration.
(Signed) COUNT NICHOLAS DE ROMANZOFF.
THE FRENCH ANSWER.
The undersigned, has laid before the emperor, his master, the note of his excellency Mr. Canning. If it were true that the evils of war were felt only on the continent, certainly there would be little hope of attaining peace.
The two emperors had flattered themselves that the object of their measure would not have been misinterpreted in London. Could the English ministry have ascribed it to weakness or necessity, when every impartial statesman must recognise, in the spirit of peace and moderation by which it is dictated the characteristics of power and true greatness? France and Russia can carry on the war so long as the court of London shall not recur to just and equitable dispositions; and they are resolved to do so.
How is it possible for the French government to enter in the proposal which has been made to it, of admitting to the negotiation the Spanish insurgents? What would the English government have said, had it been proposed to them to admit the Catholic insurgents of Ireland? France, without having any treaties with them, has been in communication with them, has made them promises, and has frequently sent them succours. Could such a proposal have found place in a note, the object of which ought to have been not to initiate, but to endeavour to effect a mutual consideration and good understanding?
England will find herself under a strange mistake, if, contrary to the experience of the past, she still entertains the idea of contending successfully upon the continent against the armies of France. What hope can she now have, especially as France is irrevocably united with Russia.
The undersigned is commanded to repeat the proposal, to admit of the negotiation all the allies of the king of England: whether it be the king who reigns in the Brazils; whether it be the king who reigns in Sweden; or whether it be the king who reigns in Sicily; and to take for the basis of the negotiation the uti possidetis . He is commanded to express the hope that, not losing sight of the inevitable results of the force of states, it will be remembered that between great powers there is no solid peace, but that which is at the same time equal and honourable for all parties.
(Signed) CHAMPAGNY.
REPLY TO THE RUSSIAN ANSWER.
The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has laid before the king his master the note transmitted to him by his excellency the count Nicholas de Romanzoff, minister for foreign affairs of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, dated on the 16th (28th) of November.
The king learns with astonishment and regret the expectation which appears to have been entertained that his majesty should consent to commence a negotiation for a general peace by the previous abandonment of the cause of the Spanish nation, and of the legitimate monarchy of Spain, in deference to an usurpation which has no parallel in the history of the world.
His majesty had hoped that the participation of the emperor of Russia in the overtures made to his majesty would have afforded a security to his majesty against the proposal of a condition so unjust in its effects.
Nor can his majesty conceive by what obligation of duty or of interest, or by what principle of Russian policy, his imperial majesty can have found himself compelled to acknowledge the right, assumed by France to depose and imprison friendly sovereigns and forcibly to transfer to herself the allegiance of royal and independent nations.
If these be indeed the principles to which the emperor of Russia has involuntarily attached himself, to which his imperial majesty has pledged the character and resources of his empire; which he has united himself with France to establish by war, and to maintain in peace, deeply does his majesty lament a determination by which the sufferings of Europe must be aggravated and prolonged; but not to his majesty is to be attributed the continuance of the calamities of war by the disappointment of all hopes of such a peace as would be compatible with justice and with honour.
(Signed) GEORGE CANNING.
REPLY TO THE FRENCH ANSWER.
The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has laid before the king his master the note transmitted to him by his excellency M. de Champagny, dated the 28th Nov. He is especially commanded by his majesty to abstain from noticing any of these topics and expressions insulting to his majesty, to his allies, to the Spanish nation with which the official note transmitted by M. de Champagny abounds.
His majesty was desirous to have treated for a peace which might have arranged the respective interests of all the powers engaged in the war on principles of equal justice, and his majesty sincerely regrets that this desire of his majesty is disappointed.
But his majesty is determined not to abandon the cause of the Spanish nation and of the legitimate monarchy of Spain; and the pretensions of France to exclude from the negotiation the central and supreme government, acting in the name of his Catholic majesty Ferdinand the 7th, is one which his majesty could not admit without acquiescing in an usurpation which has no parallel in the history of the world.
(Signed)
GEORGE CANNING.
LONDON, January 29.
SUBSTANCE OF THE THIRTY-FIRST BULLETIN.
Government has received a new set of French Bulletins. A cask filled with these precious articles, was picked up by some boatmen off Dover. The contents have been transmitted to ministers. [This is the only trade now carried on between this country and France.]
Among the bulletins so received, is the 31st. It states, that the 42d, 50th, and 52d British regiments were utterly destroyed in the battle of the 16th. General Moore was killed, charging at the head of his brigade; and gen. Baird wounded; he is reported to have died on the 19th. The night after the battle of the 16th, the enemy entered Corunna in the greatest consternation and confusion; out of the eighty pieces of cannon which had been landed, only one dozen were re-embarked. The French kept possession of 60 pieces. Independently of the immense treasure the English had taken, a great quantity had been thrown from the precipices, which had been found by the peasants. Previously to and in the battle of Corunna, two English generals had been killed, and three wounded; among the latter was gen. Crawford. The French found in the port of Corunna seven English vessels, three with horses, and four loaded with troops.
"The English have gained nothing by the expedition but the hatred of the Spaniards, and disgrace."
"Gen. Francisco, after entering St. Jago, and taking possession of the English magazine, had proceeded upon Vigo, where Romana was with 2500 men, all that he could rally. The division of Mermet proceeded for Ferrol. The governor of Corunna took the oath of allegiance to king Joseph, and the people manifested great joy on being delivered from the English."
[There is one act of the Spaniards which seems to give a pledge of their sincerity—They have dismantled the fort St. Philip and fort Dabara, on the line of St. Roche, and sent all the cannon into Gibraltar.]
The total loss sustained by the British army in Spain, from the moment they entered that country, till they finally evacuated it, is reported amounts to little more than 4000 men. The whole of the returns have not yet been accurately made out, but as far as they have been received it is proved, that instead of 19000, upwards of 25,000 embarked at Corunna, and 3100 at Vigo. The following is an abstract of the returns already received:
  Embarked at Corunna.   Cavalry, 2,872   Engineers, Artillery, Divers, &c. 2,686   Infantry, 19,539   Total, sick included 25,097   Embarked at Vigo.   Gen. Crauford's Brigade, 3,100 
Grand Total, 28,197 Which, added to gen. Mackenzie's brigade in Portugal, consisting of between 6 and 7000 men, makes the grand total about 36,000 men.
An account has been received of the loss of the part of the baggage under the command of sir John Moore. We understand that the muleteers, who had been hired to carry the luggage, took flight on the appearance of the French cavalry, cut the bands which kept the baggages on the backs of their mules, dropped and left them to be picked up by friend or foe, while they scampered off, and took shelter in their native mountains. It was not to treachery or theft; but personal fear, that the British owe their loss; for those muleteers are proverbial for their honesty.
THE DUKE OF YORK.
[The investigation of the conduct of the Duke of York commenced in the house of commons on the evening of the 1st of Feb. The London daily papers from that time to the 18th, each contain from 12 to 19 columns on this subject, and not then brought to a close. Perhaps no circumstance ever occurred which so much interested the people of England.]
February 6.
We are sorry to be obliged to state, that the utmost confusion and misintelligence reign in the Brazils, at Rio Janeiro, in the court of the Prince Regent. The Prince Regent, and the Princess his wife, are not on those terms of conjugal affection, or even of external unity and decorum, which, it were to be wished, should subsist between persons in their eminent and conspicuous situation. To increase the misfortune, we learn that lord Stanfield, our minister to the Brazils, and sir Sidney Smith, have taken opposite parts in this court difference; the former siding with the Prince, and the latter embracing the cause of her royal highness the Princess of Brazil. She is the Infanta of Spain; eldest daughter of the late abdicated king Charles the 4th, and was married in 1790 to the Prince Regent. Of course, she stands in the nearest position, to the Spanish crown and succession of any Prince or Princess who is not a prisoner in Buonaparte's hands. Such is the unfortunate situation of things at present in the Portuguese dominions in South America.
Buonaparte has communicated to the Senate his resolution respecting Spain and Portugal; the latter is to be united to Spain, and to form a new kingdom for his brother Joseph; in compensation whereof, Biscay, the rest of Navarre, part of Arragon, and Catalonia, are to be annexed to France; and the river Ebro, from St. Andero to Tortosa, is said to be the future limit of France.
The appointment of Mr. Mellish to be Consul General in Louisiana, serves to convince us, that Mr. Canning expects an amicable termination of the differences with the United States. His friendship for Mr. Mellish is sincere, and he would not have placed him in this situation, if it were not likely to be permanent and profitable.
From Bell's Weekly Messenger, Feb. 15. AMERICAN CONNECTIONS.—The investigation which is at present carried on in the House of Commons, has so unaccountably fixed the publick attention, as to leave little curiosity for any other subject; in our present article therefore, it is necessary to be short in order to be read.
If we except the late intelligence from America, little of importance has occurred since our last—But America must now be considered as the only power
of any great importance to us in political consideration as the only power whom we can really and substantially make a friend, and the only power, with the exception of France, whom we have reason to fear as an enemy.
It appears by the late intelligence, that the embargo and non-intercourse acts have passed; and the new election having seated Mr. Madison in the President's chair, America will continue to be administered on the same principles of government as during the power of Mr. Jefferson. America however does not hesitate to hold out her hand to conciliate. Repeal your orders of council, she says, and trade with me, as you will. As this subject is to undergo a solemn debate in Parliament during the present week, we shall offer a few remarks upon it.
What is the policy of these orders of council? Are they useful to us or mischievous. Do they promote or counteract our proposed ends. Do they produce greater mischief to the enemy or to ourselves.
But the worst effect of these orders of council is, that in shutting you from the ports of America, it has made your decrees of prohibition and search a mere mockery. Your marine tyranny can have now no object of gratification; your arbitrary statutes are self repealed. The exclusion from America co-operating with the exclusion from the continent, you are left to enjoy all the command of the sea, but not of its trade.
Feb. 16.
The chancellor of the exchequer said last night, the examination of evidence on the charges against the duke of York, would in all likelihood be finished to-day. But as the circle enlarges daily, as new matter is divulged at the bar, we confess we entertain a different opinion.
Mrs. Clark was again examined last night at the bar of the house of commons. The report that it was to be her last appearance drew a great crowd, and it became frequently necessary, in the course of the night, to clear the lobby through which she passed from her waiting-room, off the vote office, into the house. Mr. Greenwood was examined last night; and Mrs. Clark, captain Sandon, and Mr. Donovan, are to be examined to night. Some fresh papers, alluded to by lord Folkestone at the commencement of the proceedings yesterday, will also, in all probability, be laid before the house.
The menacing tone with which Mr. Wardle's charges were first met, the threats of inflicting "condign punishment" on the witnesses for conspiring against the house of Brunswick, and the pledge of proving the whole a Jacobin plot, have all been abandoned. We hear no more of "infamy" falling somewhere, on the accused or the accuser; and the "shape" has become so "tangible"—not only so capable of being touched, but of touching—not only of touching, but of giving knock-down blows, mortal wounds—that the "rejoicing," so gaily put on at the beginning of the inquiry, is changed to dread alarm and dire dismay. The "tangible shape" stalks abroad in awful, inquisitorial power, tearing open the den of every military jobber, and the whole host tremble. The greatest culprits, who viewed the fray between Mrs. Clarke and the duke of York with indifference, now quake at its extending influence. They begin to fidget and fret and lament that the inquiry was ever bro't forward, though at first it was the object of much exultation and anticipated triumph. Their hearts flutter, and they are sinking with apprehension. No more is said of the "condign punishment" of the witnesses for Jacobinically conspiring against the house of Brunswick; that has been found an impotent threat; but the inquiry must be stopped if possible, and witnesses must be intimidated by some other more successful means. They are no longer threatened as conspirators, but they are warned of the ruin of their fortunes, by the disclosure of their corrupt practices—"The tangible shape!" Why, instead of threatening infamy on the accuser, we find there was a contest last night in the house among the members for the honour of having supported Mr. Wardle in the first instance. The Courrier may claim this honour among the daily newspapers exclusively; but that other journals would not do their duty also; but the Times, the Morning Chronicle, &c. are under prosecution by the Duke of York. From what passed in the house of commons last night, the publick will see that we are right in asserting that assembly will do its duty; and to trial the Duke of York must go.
February 18.
From the Courrier, (an evening paper.)
The marquis de la Romana, with the remains of his army, has taken possession of Bayona, a sea port in Galicia, where it is likely he will be able to sustain himself till we can send transports to bring him away. The expedition preparing at Cork goes on with the greatest alacrity. Orders were yesterday received at Portsmouth to dispatch 40 sail of transports to Cork—they will sail the instant the wind is fair.
All the accounts we receive from the southern and eastern provinces of Spain are favourable to the cause of Spanish independence, as far as that independence is to be secured by the attachment of the people to their ancient institutions, and to the family of the Bourbons. But we are sorry to say that a gallant and enthusiastic people are destitute of those resources in arms and ammunition which are necessary to give effect to their courage.
The anxiety of the merchants here is directed to the situation of Oporto. A great many ships principally laden with wine, are now in that port, which, from the state of the wind, have not been able to clear the bar, and serious apprehensions are entertained, that they will fall into the hands of the enemy.
PROCLAMATION
Issued at Cadiz on the 20th ultimo.
"The Junta of the Province of Catalonia officially made known, that the army under the command of the Marquis of Lazo, with the troops of Arragon and Somatenes under the command of general Claro, have, by their united efforts, dislodged the French from their position, and compelled them to retreat to Figueras and Rossas after taking a large quantity of provisions, ammunition and many prisoners. They afterwards posted themselves so as to deprive the enemy of holding any communication either with themselves as dispersed, or with France."
"The army of Gen. Reding was assembled at Taragona after its last retreat. It is now composed of 24,000 men, in which are comprised a regiment of Swiss, lately arrived from Majorca, and 3000 men from Valencia."
"This intelligence is given to the publick by order of the supreme government, dated Cadiz, Jan. 30th, 1809."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
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PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERS.
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Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lowis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quantity of the best
Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c.
that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk. With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choice of Seal and other Leather here—good workmanship—great attention—no disappointment—a regular bred foreman—and a tolerable supervisor. He has already furnished the best of work to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and by any person in this way; on these conditions only he expects custom.
He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KILN and VAPOR CO. all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an allowance made for that which is not; but the greatly increased price of all the materials, and the high price of labour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run work, generally offered for sale here.
He is now getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes, made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibility of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see.
He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gentlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of getting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are easy only.
A LEASE
For the eligible PROPERTY
he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and an half acres to run
April 15.
Dates at Auction.
On Wednesday, the 26th instant,
At Marsden's Wharf,
For account of the U. S. Post Office, Will be Sold,
The British Sch'r Chance,
Capt. Anderson, And her CARGO, Consisting of 88 puncheons Jamaica RUM, 12 hogsheads do, 12 barrels Coffee; 14 barrels Sugar, 255 Spanish Hales Terms, Cash. Wm. H. Thompson. April 15.
Will be Sold on Tuesday the 18th instant, at 11 o'Clock, at Pownall's Wharf,
The Brig VIRGINIA,
Captain Smith, out to this port from Wilmington, N. C. bound to the West Indies, and condemned as not sea-worthy—Terms, Cash. April 12.
FOR BOSTON,
The Schooner UNION,
Capt. Kendrick, a staunch good vessel, of 85 tons, will sail in 3 or 4 days. For freight or passage, apply on board, or to Martin Fisk. Who has just Received, A few pipes choice Baltimore GIN, And a few barrels Boston No. 2, BEEF. April 15.
FOR CHARLESTON,
The good Ship ARGO,
Capt. J. Wheelwright, burthen about 270 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days—For terms apply to the master on board at Frost's wharf, or to C. Fry. April 15.
FOR FREIGHT or Charter to Charleston, or Amelia Island,
The fast-sailing Brig Lioness,
Robert Wilson, master, burthen 150 tons—For terms apply to the master on board, or to A. Maclure. Who has for Sale on board said Vessel, 200 bales Upland COTTON, 60 whole and 11 half tiers RICE. April 15.
FOR FREIGHT,
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A JOURNEYMAN
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NOTICE
The Copartnership of KID & OWEN,
is by mutual consent dissolved. SAMUEL KIDD is authorised to settle the business of said firm in Norfolk. Samuel Kidd, Richard H. Owen. SAMUEL KIDD, has just received by Ferguson's Packet, a fresh supply of SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Elegant Plain and Worked Muslins; Cotton Cambric; Back do; Shirting Cotton; Dimities of a superior quality to superior quality to any perhaps ever seen in Norfolk; very low priced Irish Linens; one case Cotton Shawls; Ladies' Silk do; one case Cotton Shawls; one case and figured Leno; Sewing Cotton and Silk, and a variety of other articles, which he will sell very cheap for cash. N. B. A few Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson TEA of the best quality and latest importation, for sale by retail. April 15.
RUSSIA AND RAVENS DUCK
of the very fine quality, for sale by C. & F. White. April 15.
Whoever has borrowed the two following Books, Mackenzie's Structures, and Sir Robert Wilson's Egypt, will please to return them to the British Council Office. April 15.

Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
The Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this Institution; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public.
No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Cooperage, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the Company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacturing is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, or at the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance shall be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, desire Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, without reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect; and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver an particular account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall produce a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not connected in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud, will prove, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable. Also, if there appears any fraud, or 
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such Buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required.
Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 13.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, Defs.
THE defendant William Smelly 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 said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford, Defs.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY, Defs.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, 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 said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACLEURE, Defs.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander Macleure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETER BROWN, administrators, &c of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, Defs.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peter Brown, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peter Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peter Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c.
A RENDEZVOUS is opened in Norfolk for the United States Schooner Enter-priee. February 23.
SALT. A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship Jeanie.
Liverpool Blown SALT; on board the Ship Highlander, for sale on accommodating terms, taken from alongside.
March 20. Robert Dickson. tf
PATENT ILLUMINATORS,
OR Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c. Giving a more general Light than the common Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10. tf
TAKE NOTICE, That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost, viz.
 B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dolls 50  C. 3820, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50  E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50  F. 813, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50  F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50  F. 1688, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 
payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk.
A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us.
MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10. 3m
BANK NOTES LOST.
R. No. 805, U. S. Office Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, payable to Robert Taylor, President, or bearer, and dated 7th October, 1808, for dolls. 100 S. 842, ditto 7th October, 1808, for 100 G. 901, ditto 6th January, 1804, for 50
Dollars 250 I do certify that the Notes mentioned in the foregoing list, were on the 6th instant enclosed by Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, under cover, sealed with the initials W. L. W. on red wax, and directed to "Doctor Eliza Hall, Fredericksburg," which letter was put into the package for Fredericksburg, which was made up the evening night; but the mail not arriving, the bundle (at Mr. Wormeley's request) remained until this morning, when the package was tied and put into the postman's can, which was, in the presence of Mr. Wormeley, locked and delivered to the carrier.
John Chew, P. M. URBANA, 26th February, 1809.
Middlesex, ss. JOHN CHEW, this day made oath before me, a magistrate for said county, to the truth of the above certificate, in due form. Given under my hand the 3d March, 1809. Henry Heffernan.
Any person to whom the above Notes, or any of them may be offered, is requested to stop them, and give information to Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, of Urbana; Dr. Eliza Hall, of Fredericksburg, or Warren Ashley. March 6. tf
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, 50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS.
Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME, Stephen Harris.
PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 18.
FOR RENT.
A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, unfinished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15. tf
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land—The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory—It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec 7. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 16. tf
Niemeyer and Von Kapff,
Offer for Sale at their Ware-House, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following
 GERMAN LINENS,  650 pieces SACKING, 35 pieces SHIRT LINEN,  200 do OZNABURGS and 45 do SHEETING,  TICKLENBURGS 70 do TABLE CLOTHS,  450 do WHITE ROLLS, 30 do BED TICKING,  80 do HESSIAN do, 65 do ST. RAVENS  30 do FINE PLATILLAS, DUCK. 
 ALSO,  11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities,  110 b. Spanish SEGARS, TUMPLES,  40 do Crown GLASS, 160 dozen half pint DECANTERS,  150 do English PIPES, 120 dozen WINE GLASSES  5 gross empty BOTTLES, 100 pair WAFFLE IRONS,  600 do CORKS, 350 pieces PAPER HANGING,  100 wt Bottling WIRE, 100 pieces OIL CLOTH,  20 gross C. w. skin WHIPS, 4 cases PORT WINE.  600 wt GLUE,  100 wt OZNABURG THREAD  600 Straws half pint adgl 
And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles. We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee. March 29. tf
FOR SALE,
 40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM,  200 hogsheads MOLASSES,  150,000 wt. Mu-covado SUGAR,  200 boxes Havana brown SUGAR,  80 do do white do  600 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT,  150 sacks Liverpool do  30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses,  15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes,  480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES,  40 box CASTLE SOAP; 14 boxes CORKS.  GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM  James Young. March 16. tf 
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside,
15,000 bushels of CORN, 200 do do white, 50 bales Cotton. Also,
4000 bushels coarse SALT,
 150 sacks Ground Alum do.  45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum,  do Jamaica do  40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. 
A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9. tf
Landing on Commence-Street wharf, from
 on board the British Brig Point Shares, from Havana,  239 boxes SUGARS,  87 hogsheads } Prime Muscovado Sugar,  14 barrels }  112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3. tf 
Twenty Dollars
For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mistress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16. tf
REMOVAL.
The Subscriber informs his friends and the publick that he has removed his Saddle and Harness Manufactory,
from No. 22, to No. 11, Church-street, where he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES, COACH and GIG HARNESS, CAPS and HOLSTERS, and generally all other articles belonging to his profession.
He returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received, and hopes from the superiority of his work, to merit a continuance of their custom, and from the publick he expects that additional encouragement (only) which superior workmanship deserves; and he warrants the workmanship of all articles made in his shop to be far superior to any done in Norfolk, and at least equal to any in the United States.
As the times have become difficult, it will be necessary for the future, that the cash should come when the work goes out in all cases; the total impossibility of collecting outstanding debts renders this regulation indispensable, it will therefore be strictly adhered to. JOHN SIMPSON. 1m March 10
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16. tf
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters.
Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's Left Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c.
They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand SPANISH HIDES,—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co. January 23.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.