Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-10-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 15, 1806.
[NO. 39.]
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 FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, master, burthen 420 bds.— Two thirds of a freight will be accepted to any part of Europe. Apply to Josiah Cowper, or C. & F. Whittle. October 13. tf 254
For PHILADELPHIA, The fast sailing Schooner SALLY, James Johnston, master, will sail on Thurs- day next. For passage only, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or Alexander Maclure. October 13. 2 249
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The good ship JOHN & AVICE, J. L. Baker, master, burthen 180 tons. Also, The Brig HARRIET, John Wills, master, burthen 107 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. Who offers for Sale, 27 Casks Brown Stout, containing 6 1/2 doz. each, Imported in the Ship John and Avice, from London, and 2,500 bushels excellent Salt, from Crooked-Island, on board the brig Harriet. October 13. tf 250
For Sale or Charter, The remarkable fine Ship DUMFRIES, not yet two years old; Virginia built, of the best materials, and well found, burthen 325 tons per register—she may be had much under the first cost, and on liberal credit. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who have imported in the above Ship from Rotterdam, Holland Geneva; Cologne Mill Stones, 3 feet 8, 4 feet, and 4 feet 4; Sheathing Paper, &c. &c. October 10. tf 247
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London.—Ap- ply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Peter- burgh, or to T. & W. A. Arnstead. October 10. tf 248
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, two years and an half old, and burthen 350 bds.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 25th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or N. Heron. Oct. 8. tf 239
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. October 7. tf 235
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA, Thomas Hood, master, burthen about 260 bds. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure. Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do Earthenware. And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Earthenware; 38 Hogheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 bds. Cogniac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Castile Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed. 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
For Liverpool, The new, staunch, and remarkable swift- sailing Ship ELIZA, John W. Treadwell, master, will sail by the 1st of October, having two thirds of her cargo engaged. For freight, apply to the master on board at Gorham's wharf, or Phinehas Dana. Sept. 17. tf 189
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JANE, Melzar Joy, master, burthen 185 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for SALE, 77 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, Imported in said Ship. Sept. 3. tf 144
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON, Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 tons, can be ready to re- ceive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. August 29. tf 130
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, bur then 350 hogheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For ANTWERP, The good ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 500 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediate- ly made to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & Co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gerson, & Co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. August 25. tf 109
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and bur- then 500 bds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommo- dations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
One Hundred Dollars Reward. ON WEDNESDAY night last, a most nefarious attempt was made to set fire to the dwelling house of WRIGHT SOUTHGATE—The above reward will be given to any person, who will give such information as may lead to a discovery, and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators. Wright Southgate, Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 243
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Avice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pi. cks English Canvass, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. tf 244
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
Advertisement. The interest of the estate requiring an immediate Sale, the Subscriber will sell a bargain, in the TRACT of LAND, late the property of Christopher Gardner, deceased, contain- ing one hundred acres, situated on the west side of Broad- creek, about three miles from Norfolk. It has on it a roomy comfortable Dwelling-House; one third of the Land is cleared, the remainder is in woods of good timber. A long credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase money. Swepson Whitehead, Ex'r. October 10. tf 246
The Subscribers offer for Sale, 94 chests Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong TEAS, warranted good, 35 boxes half pint Tumblers; 1 do. Wine Glasses, 55 bags Green Coffee; 17 hogheads Brown Sugar, 50 barrels Leaf Sugar, (Penington's) 10 bds. Antigua, 11 do. Jamaica, 5 do. W. Island, and 30 barrels N. E. Rum, 27 pipes Holland Gin; 50 barrels Baltimore Whiskey, 11 do. Cogniac Brandy, 525 boxes Candles, Soap, and Chocolate, 85 crates Crockery Ware, assorted, 175 casks wrought and cut Nails, and Spikes assorted. 10 ton patent Shot; 118 kegs English Gunpowder F & FF 117 boxes London Crown Window Glass, 27 casks double refined Salt Petre, 175 lb. fresh Nutmegs; 120 do. Cinnamon and Cloves, 20 boxes cotton and wool Cards; 12 groce playing Cards, 1500 pieces Nankeen, 600 rheams writing and wrapping Paper, 150 lb. Flotation Indigo; 50 boxes fresh Mustard, 100 tiers R ce; 70 barrels Boston Beef—The above assortment will be sold on reasonable terms. Fisk & Catlett. Oct. 8. tf 240
FOR SALE, 11 Punch. St. Croix Rum, 10 do. Grenada do. 15 Casks Grenada Molasses; 11 bags Coffee, 8 Tons Fustick. Richard Boyce. October 8. tf 242
WANTED, Two or three young LADS, of decent connexions, as apprentices on board the ship Shef- field. Apply to JOSIAH COWPER.
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received from the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret. Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blan- kets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Callicoes, Cambrics, Gingham; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazens, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
[The following trial exhibits the capriciousness of the human character, in so striking a view, that if we had not found it on so grave a record, as in the proceedings of a court of law, we should have been induced to consider it as romance.] SURREY ASSIZES.
GUILDFORD, Aug. 9. CROWN SIDE—Before the Lord Chief Baron. CRIM. CON. AND BIGAMY.
Eleanor Whitford was indicted for that she at Gretna, in Scotland, intermarried with John Whit- ford, on the 26th of Nov. 1801, and afterwards, at the parish of St. Mary, Lambeth, in the county of Surrey, on the 19th of May, 1806, feloniously inter- married with Robert Jaques James, her former husband being still alive.
This was a case which excited a considerable de- gree of interest, as it was understood to involve the le- gality of a Gretna Green Marriage. The defendant was a young lady of handsome person and elegant manners, and her appearance at court excited con- siderable sympathy on her behalf in the spectators in court.
After she was arraigned, and had faintly uttered her plea of Not Guilty.
Mr. Curwood rose to address the Jury. He be- gan by stating that the melancholy duty devolved upon him, which he assured the jury he executed with most painful sensations, to conduct the prose- cution against the prisoner at the bar, for a crime, which if substantiated against her, degraded her from her rank in life, which the law had declared a felony, and which might subject her to be trans- ported from her native country, an associate of the vilest and most profligate of mankind. The case which he had to lay before the jury was of a most extraordinary nature, and differed very far from the class of cases which usually present- ed themselves for the consideration of a Jury.
In general those who were arraigned for this crime were of the lowest orders of society, who had no knowledge of their moral duties, or of the conse- quences of deviating from them. Such was not the case of the prisoner at the bar, she had been well educated, and ought to have been refined to a better sense of her duties, and impressed with the impor- tance of their observance. She was the daughter of man of respectability, and of some importance in the town of Basingstoke, and in the year 1801 she was addressed by her husband, who solicited her hand in marriage. For what reason, the Learned Counsel said, he was not informed, but her father at the time was averse to the match, and refused his consent; but the addresses of the young man were not disagreeable to her mother, and other parts of the lady's family; but it being found that no intrea- ty would soften the obduracy of her father, the young couple eloped to Scotland, and were there married according to the forms and ceremonies of the Scottish law. Upon their return they were reconciled to her father, and the husband commenced business as a linen-draper, at Southampton; at that time he was about twenty-five years of age, and the prisoner scarcely eighteen. They continued at Southampton until the year 1805, when business not succeeding, he was obliged to relinquish his situ- ation and come to London. Here he certainly was o- bliged to live on a reduced scale. He obtained a si- tuation as managing man at a wholesale linen ware- house in the City, and took a small house for his wife at Kennington. They resided together in ap- parent comfort and happiness, he going out early to his business in the morning, and returning home a- bout eight in the evening. They continued this course till about March last, when one evening, re- turning, he found that another bed was putting up in a spare room, and, upon enquiry, his wife told him that she had let this room to a most respectable old gentleman, who had taken the room to lodge with them. In the evening the new lodger made his ap- pearance; he seemed above sixty years of age, and of most gentlemanly manners, and was therefore gladly received by the husband, as a welcome in- mate. From such a man he could suspect no inju- ry, and none but the most suspicious could have thought his wife in danger in such society. How- ever, so it was, that after a very short time, he found his wife strangely altered in her behaviour towards him. She appeared disgusted with him, and miser- able in herself. He intreated her to reveal the cause of her uneasiness, and then, no doubt to con- ceal her own guilt, she affected to say, that his be- haviour was unkind, and she had reason to suspect his fidelity. He endeavoured, by every soothing at- tention, & by increased kindness, to convince her that she had formed an erroneous opinion, & had apparent- ly succeeded, for, on the morning of the 18th of April, when he left home they parted with marks of more than usual kindness; but it so happened, that, be- ing taken ill that day, he returned home much ear- lier than was customary. He found his wife from home, and on the mantle-piece was a letter, address- ed to him, in her hand-writing, to the follow- ing purport:—"Sir, I have taken my own name of Miss Howard, and shall ever after disown that of Whitford, which I am now fully satisfied I never was entitled to. I thank God for it, for I hold it in ut- ter abhorrence."
Yes, said the learned counsel, no doubt she then held it in utter abhorrence. While she was pure and uncontaminated she held it not in abhorrence, but when she had deviated from the path of virtue, she no doubt abhorred the name of the man whom she had wounded by the most cruel of all injuries. She did not return home that night, but the next morning her husband received a message that she was at a neighbour's house, and desired to see him. He ac- cordingly attended, and then she exhibited a gleam of remorse for her misconduct. When she saw her husband she exclaimed, "Whitford, you cannot,
will not forgive me."—At that time he did not know the extent of his injury, but immediately she con- fessed that she had dishonoured her bed, and complain- ed that James, their lodger, had seduced her from her duty. All she requested was, that her husband would restore her to her parents, which notwith- standing his injuries he promised he would do. Of short duration was her better resolve, and so true was it, that when the bounds of virtue was once transgressed, and the mind became familiarised with guilt, that it acted without remorse, what in its pure state it could not contemplate without horror, for in a few weeks after this event she publickly married her hoary seducer, and for that act she now stood arraigned as a criminal at the bar of justice, to answer for the crime. The learned counsel con- cluded by stating, that he should call his witnesses to prove his case. The punishment, if she was found guilty, would be apportioned by the superior wisdom of his lordship; but there remained yet this consolation for the unhappy woman at the bar, that she was tried before a judge, who always tempered judgement with mercy.
David Laing, the Gretna Green parson, was first called. He stated, that he performed the ceremony over the prisoner and her husband, in his way; that was, he read nothing, but he said some- thing off the tongue, and authorised them to coha- bit together.
The Lord Chief Baron said, he would not ad- mit this as a marriage. He asked him what he was. He replied, a tobaccoist. His lordship observed, that a fellow or two, like the witness, did these sort of things, but both himself and the parties were lia- ble to punishment.
Mr. Curwood said the marriage was irregular; but that did not vitiate it, though it subjected the parties to punishment. He understood by the Scotch law, there were two species of marriages.
Lord Chief Baron.—"I cannot take your under- standing of the law of Scotland; I must have it certified by the lord advocate, or one of the judges of the court. There is no doubt but a valid marri- age in Scotland, or in China, is valid any where; but the law of every foreign country must be certifi- ed. If you have any advocate of character I will re- ceive his testimony."
Counsel.—Will your lordship permit the witness to give evidence of the law?
Lord Chief Baron.—No; certainly not. I will not receive the law of Scotland from a tobacco- ist.
The prisoner was accordingly acquitted for want of evidence.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No 6, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Balsam of Peru, Bark, Bismuth, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Croton Tiglium, Flowers of Sulphur, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lent, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, Manna in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustic, Sal Ammoniac. Hartshorne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Laurels, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of su- perior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castile Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Pate à Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Odeillok, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL- POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Nooth's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BR-AST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. *** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Coarse SALT, received by the brig Rebecca, from Marennes, which will be sold low if taken from along side.
ALSO, A few pipes Cogniac BRANDY. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. Sept. 29. tf 211
FALL GOODS. The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT,
which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, coun- try, or West-India produce, or approved paper. J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. 2m 175
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARMAN; bus- iness in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 98

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING OCT. 15, 1806.
TO PRINTERS.
The Editor of this Paper having received a new font of Letter from London, offers for sale the font of BOURGEOIS which has been lately used for the Publick Ledger; it originally contained 600 lb. has been used little more than two years, and with care.—A specimen of this Letter may be seen by referring to our editorial articles for some time past.
Also for Sale with the above, or separate, 300 lb. PICA, which has been very little used—and a few kegs of British PRINTING-INK, of good quality.
LEDGER-OFFICE, October 13th, 1806.
By the schooner Three Friends, Capt. Fisher, in 48 hours from Philadelphia, we have received papers of that city of Saturday, and by Captain Walker's packet, the Baltimore papers of Monday.—From our correspondent at Bordeaux, we have received files of the Journal du Commerce, and the Paris Argus, of the 9th August.
We are yet unable to furnish our readers with any thing that can lead them to form a final opinion as to the event of war or peace. Taking, however, a general review of all the intelligence, it is certainly in favour of a continuation of the war.
The contest between Mr. KEY and Mr. MAGRUDE, our readers will observe has terminated in favour of the former, whose talents are an ornament to the state of Maryland; of the latter we know but little, he was a member of the last Congress, and distinguished himself upon the debate for fortifying the Ports and Harbours—After a motion was made to add "Norfolk," this gentleman very sagely moved to add "George Town, on Potomack," from this sample of his talents for legislation, his absence from Congress will not produce any serious inconvenience.
OBSERVATIONS, on the case of the L'Impetueux, are received, and will be attended to.
We copy the following from a Philadelphia paper of the 11th Oct.
Mr. Ware, in the pilot-boat Citizen on the first of October, about 45 miles to the southward of our Capes, picked up five hogsheads of Rum, inspector's mark, "Patterson, Spedwell, Norfolk, July 1, 1806," two other hds. were picked up by another pilot boat then in company.
The fiery ordeal is over, and Mr. Key has passed it like pure gold, and has come off with brilliant and triumphant colours.
The election is finished—and we have the high satisfaction of announcing the pleasing result in the third congressional district for the state of Maryland.—Philip Barton Key, Esq. has a majority of 243, over his opponent Patrick Magruder, Esq.
We congratulate our fellow citizens on an event so pleasing, and auspicious to their interests. Mr. Key will prove how worthy he was of their suffrages. (Wash. Fed.)
The English government has granted licences to the merchants of London to trade direct with the emperor of Hayti. (Balt. Pap.)
The following article is extracted from the Connecticut Courant, and shows that the democrats to the eastward, as well as every where else, have experienced some material changes in their sentiments within a few years. Formerly they used to contend that no injury could result from the libels upon the officers of government, because, if true, they ought to be made known; and if false, they would return upon the heads of those who uttered them. How their doctrines are changed! Quere, Whether Mr. Edwards, who is a judge in Connecticut, and counsellor and advocate in New-York, knows who has the power of appointing a successor to the late judge Patterson; and whether he imagines that this zeal in vindicating the fair fame of Mr. Jefferson can possibly have any influence on the appointment. (U. S. Gazette.)
The circuit court of the United States, holden in this city, adjourned on Thursday last, after a session of nine days. His honour judge Edwards presided, in the room of judge Patterson, deceased.
A bill was found against the editors of this paper for a libel upon the government, in publishing a piece respecting the two millions of dollars said to be sent to France, which piece was originally published in the Utica Patriot, (in April last), and since published in almost all the papers in the United States. They were recognized to appear at the next term.
A bill was also found against the rev. Azel Backus, of Bethlem, charging him with seditious practices in speaking disrespectfully of Mr. Jefferson. On his being arraigned, Mr. Attorney moved an adjournment of the court for two weeks for this trial. This was objected to by Mr. Goodrich, counsel for Mr. B. as there was nothing in this case which required it to be tried out of the regular term, and it might be necessary to draw the testimony to establish the facts from a distance. The court for these reasons refused the motion. Gen. Henry Champion and John Calhoun, esq. offered themselves as sureties and were recognized in 500 dollars each, and the defendant in 1000 for his appearance at the next term.
Spanish Minister.—We beg leave to recommend to the attention of our vigorous and high spirited administration the following note written by Mr. Secretary Vernon by order of the king of England, dated the 30th September, 1699, and sent to the Spanish ambassador then residing at the court of London.
"His majesty having seen the paper which the secretary of the embassy of Spain has lately delivered, by order of your excellency, to several of the lords justices of the kingdom; his majesty has found the contents so insolent and seditious, that in resentment of so extraordinary a proceeding, and which can by no means be justified by the law of nations, he orders that you go out of his dominions precisely in eighteen days, to be counted from this notification, and that you keep in your house, without going out of the limits of it, till your departure. I am also commanded to let you know, that these are the orders of his majesty, that no writing be any more received from you nor any of your domesticks."
This statement is extracted from Prior's history of his own time; and it is somewhat remarkable that the historian says not a word of the ambassador having returned for answer that he would remain as long as it should suit the interest of the king his master or his own personal convenience: Nor do we hear of his having remained for a twelve month after, in the exercise of his ministerial functions without any means being adopted to enforce the order thus peremptorily given. We are not even informed that the ambassador of his catholic majesty would receive no orders except from the king his master! How much better these things are managed in our days, and in this our republican government, where the rulers know how to maintain the rights and dignity of the people. A minister here, instead of sneaking home merely because he is ordered away by the government for what they pleased to consider as insolent and seditious conduct, puts his fist in their faces and tells them, that he will go when it suits his own convenience; and they, to show their magnanimity and moderation, agree to the proposition; upon which his court furnish him with a confirmation of his credentials, commend him for his faithful services, and then he informs the government that it will not suit his convenience to go at all. How fortunate it is that we have not a Washington or an Adams to tyrannize over us, and sport with our tranquility! Had one of them ordered away a minister, he would very probably have insisted on his going; and in that way might have angered the court of Spain, and perhaps Buonaparte might have got his back up too. Now they feel as much kindness and respect for us as a master does for his spaniel, who, instead of snarling and biting when he is caned and kicked, meekly lies down and licks the foot by which he is spurned. (U. S. Gag.)
EXTRACT—Natchez, September 6, 1806. "Yesterday dispatches arrived from governor Claiborne, who was at Natchitoches, with more correct accounts than we had before. Major King, who went over with governor Claiborne, also arrived here. The Spaniards, about 1200 strong, had actually crossed the Sabine and arrived at the Stony Creek, or Bayou Pierre French settlement, about 60 miles on this side the Sabine, and 50 from Natchitoches.—Stony Creek falls into Red River, and thence they detached a small party to within 7 miles of Natchitoches. Some communications passed between governor Claiborne and the Spanish party who thereupon returned to the main body at Bayou Pierre; where they say they are ordered and determined to remain, and expect reinforcements. Bayou Pierre is, I believe, the same post from which Turner drove them last year."
"Our whole force at Natchitoches, even when those from Loftus Heights arrive, will not exceed 500 men. One company remains at the Heights. There were 250 regulars at New Orleans, and about 120 at Tombigbee. This is the whole of our regular force in this quarter. The Spaniards, I believe, are weak both at Baton Rouge and Mobile; but they can be readily reinforced from Pensacola, or the Havana."
"It is reported, but how truly I do not mean to say, that the old French settlers on the other side the Mississippi, refused to turn out against the Spaniards; that upon the call of the militia the Americans only turned out with alacrity."
"The people of the Mississippi territory are very spirited on this occasion, and have raised several volunteer companies. This country is strong, and I believe the inhabitants could defend it against any sudden force the Spaniards can send; but the country below is level and open, where horses can act with advantage; and the greater part of the Spanish forces are said to be cavalry.—Yet, I am persuaded that if hostilities were to commence, our little force by dint of enterprise and hardness would be too much for them.—But it does not seem likely, at present, that hostilities will take place. Colonel Cushing does not mean to force the Spaniards from their present position; but he will not suffer them to advance; and indeed, while a negotiation is depending in Europe, if things can be so conducted without disadvantage, it is both the most humane and most useful policy; for what good would we derive from shedding human blood, either of the Spaniard or our own citizens."
"We are told here that judge Prevost,* of New Orleans, is removed, but who is his successor is not said. A Kentucky paper called the Western World, attracts very great attention here; among others judge Prevost, Edward Livingston, general Wilkinson, Mr. Burr, Mr. J. Brown, of Kentucky; are charged as concerned in a new conspiracy against the peace of the whole union, and a separation of this section from the eastern parts of the union.—Many people here are well acquainted with the old conspiracy of a similar kind concerted with the Spaniards and with the leading characters concerned in it, and many wonder how Wilkinson came to be appointed to the chief command of our force. One of general Wayne's old captains informed me that the story of Newmans conduct was stronger against Wilkinson than any thing yet published. This he speaks of his own knowledge, and says the depositions were sent on to our government. I am sorry to find that even general S. Smith is attempted to be implicated in a late paper on this subject. This subject since it has been stirred ought to be searched to the bottom, whether as an act of justice to the country or to the individuals. If any mischief was meditated it is now certainly checked, for all parties will be cautious."—Aurora.
* Son-in-law of Mr. Burr.
NEW-YORK, October 10.
Arrived here yesterday, the regular trading ship Gold-Hunter, capt. Vose, in 28 days from London. The Gold-Hunter sailed from Gravesend the 28th—the latest paper was given to the commander of a British frigate, which captain Vose fell in with on
the banks of Newfoundland. Papers of the 16th, (received at the office of this Gazette) contain nothing new. The passengers, however, confirm the intelligence that there was no prospect of peace.
Mr. Holliday, one of the passengers, has dispatches for Government, from the American ministers at London. Our differences with Great Britain were said to be in an amicable train of adjustment; and the illness of Mr. Fox only retarded the completion of all differences.
Captain Stephens, arrived at Boston, on Saturday last from St. Sebastians, (Brazil Coast) informs, that accounts had been received previous to his sailing, that Sir Home Popham had arrived off Montevideo, and sent in a flag demanding the surrender of that place. The issue was not known when he came away.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 4.
Captain Price, who arrived yesterday from Curacoa, which he left the 18th of September, informs us that General Miranda has taken Aruba; that he has, including seamen, about 500 men; that the Spaniards appear rather to keep aloof, but that he has been joined by a number of Indians. The Spaniards were fitting out at Porto Cavello, about 20 armed vessels to cut off Miranda's supplies by the British, and to scour the coast. Capt. Johnson, of the ship Leander, who landed with about 20 men to procure water, was surprised by a party of Spaniards, and the whole of them taken prisoners. Twelve of the Americans who were captured in Miranda's Schooners have been hanged and the rest sent to the mines for life. Three of those who were hung, were Roman Catholicks, and received Christian burial, the rest were suffered to remain upon the gallows. Several Americans having arrived at Curacoa, the arsenals and magazines have been completely filled, but it was generally supposed that if Miranda succeeded, the British would attack Curacoa, for the purpose of obtaining a convenient depot of supplies and as a port from whence Miranda might receive assistance and support. Several skirmishes had taken place, but were of trifling importance to either party. The ultimate success of the expedition was still held to be doubtful.
FREDERICKSBURG, Oct. 10.
Arrived in the river, the sch'r Sally & Priscilla, captain Smith, from Antigua.—Mr. John Rawlins, supercargo, came to town, late last evening, and has politely favoured us with Antigua papers to the 16th Sept. from which we copy the following account of a dreadful hurricane at Dominique.
St. John's, (Ant.) Sept. 16.
Arrived that morning, the Danish sch'r Mariner, capt. Basden, from Barbados and Dominique.—She brings the most deplorable accounts of the ravages made by a hurricane at the latter island, on the night of Tuesday last.—Some faint idea may be formed of the violence of the storm, from the following letter to a gentleman in this island, dated at Roseau:
"On Thursday night the 9th inst. we experienced the most violent hurricane known in this island for 50 years—about 9 o'clock at night, it began to blow from the northward, and continued till 12 when it blew so hard, as to render it impossible to move from the house."
"The rain fell most dreadfully, and caused the river to run through every house in town.—The consequences are distressing beyond every thing I ever saw; almost the whole centre of the town is carried away; very many lives are lost. Persons, houses, stock, and every thing which stood in the streets leading between Mr. Dodd's and Mr. Calet's were swept into the sea. The cries of the unfortunate persons were dreadful, and there was no possibility of rendering them any assistance from the darkness and horror of the night. All the houses at the river side, with many of the inhabitants are also carried away."
"The house and store rented by capt. Syers, was also washed away; and I am sorry to add, that young Mr. Harper, and a servant of Mr. Syers, went with it.—Captain McKay, by an extraordinary effort, leaped from that house on a high wall, as the house was passing over Mr. Martin's lot, and escaped.—All the shipping, except one vessel, are lost, several seamen perished. The estates have suffered severely.—The buildings at Morne Bruce, except one are blown down; but fortunately very few lives were lost there. The officers and men, lay all on the ground, not daring to get up for fear of being blown off the hill."
Another letter says, "It is ascertained that at least 107 persons have perished in the storm."
BALTIMORE, Oct. 13
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
On Saturday arrived the brig Henry, captain Allen, in 51 days from Bordeaux.—By this arrival, Paris papers to the 12th August and Bordeaux to the 18th have been received.—Their contents have been principally anticipated by our London dates. With respect to the pending negotiations between Great Britain and France, the accounts, as heretofore, are varying and undeterminate. Captain Allen states that the day he left Bordeaux (18th August) advices were received from Paris informing that the negotiations had been broken off, and that lord Lauderdale was to set out for England on the 12th.
Captain A. also states that West India produce had been very low—but had rapidly become in demand—200,000 wt. of coffee had been sold, a few days before he sailed, at 37 dollars per 100 wt. clear of duties.
The annexed articles, translated by an obliging friend from a Paris paper of the 12th, comprise, we believe, the whole of the intelligence brought by her arrival.
PARIS, August 12.
Every difficulty in Germany is removed; Austria has acknowledged the confederation of the Rhine.
Prussia has acknowledged the same. The king of Prussia has named Mr. Humboldt minister plenipotentiary at Naples, and has also appointed ambassadors to the king of Holland, and the grand duke of Cleves.
The emperor of Austria (no more emperor of Germany) has acknowledged the new king of the two Sicilies.
Orders are given for all the armies in Germany to return to France, and the great fètes will take place the latter end of September.
The affairs on the continent are now so arranged, that it may be calculated on a lasting peace.
The ratifications of the treaty of peace with Russia, will be exchanged at St. Petersburg the 15th
of this month, August, and every thing announces emperor Alexander has the sincerest desire to contribute to the peace of the whole world.
In England the people wish for peace; Mr. Fox and a great part of the cabinet in which they count Mr. Erskine, lord Petty, lord Howich, lord Moira, and Mr. Sheridan. The negotiations have been, on foot since the month of March; and were arrived at the point of maturity, and even near being signed, as has been reported. But the grave malady of Mr. Fox, and his absence from the council, has rendered all uncertain, and has plunged all the great interests into a diplomatic debate; Mr. Fox has a complication of complaints—the last news from London inform he had undergone several operations, that secures his existence; but that will oblige him for some time to take repose.
Copy of a letter from Bordeaux, to the keeper of the Coffee House of this city, dated August 17.
"Reports of peace between England and France have been very prevalent here for the last fortnight—but seem now to abate, though probably with no more reason than they were propagated, as both lord Lauderdale and lord Yarmouth are still in Paris. In the mean time commerce is at a stand and very little doing."
The editor of the Philadelphia Register after announcing the receipt of London papers, by the William Penn, Captain Sherry, says "It appears that the ministerial and opposition papers concur in opinion that the pending negotiation between G. Britain and France, would fail."
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER.
We are indebted to a respectable friend for the following circumstantial account of the MASSACRE in St. Domingo, in May, 1806. Its causes, &c.
After the general massacre in Hispaniola, in the months of March and April, 1804, when upon the smallest computation, Ten Thousand innocent whites must have fallen victims to the brutal vengeance of Dessalines, it was discovered that many unfortunate wretches had escaped, some by concealment, others by declaring themselves people of colour, and many by the humanity of indigenous officers, who granted them protection; many also were preserved by Dessalines himself, as persons whose talents would be of service to the state.
After the fury of the governor-general (for he was not at that time emperor) had abated, and after the troops, wearied with blood and murder, had reposed themselves to enjoy in riot the delightful fruits of their rapine, the wretched whites appear, and are suffered to exist. Cape Francois, to which my observations will be chiefly confined, contained about three hundred men, women and children, and the Island in total about six to eight hundred.
It is well known that ever since the Island has been in possession of the Negroes, no subject whatever has been permitted to leave it, and from the strictness of the regulations, it is almost a matter of impossibility for a person to get off. Still however, Dessalines, jealous lest one poor creature should escape his cruelty, after he is elected emperor, orders, that all the white French remaining in the different seaport towns, should be sent into the interior of the country to assist in the forts.—Christophe, general in chief, residing at the Cape, out of pure humanity, for he knew that the sufferings of the whites, if sent to the forts, would be excessive, overlooked the orders of his majesty, and permitted them to remain in town, to follow their accustomed occupations for their support.—In this situation, time passed on in seeming tranquility until the distressing event which took place in April, 1806.
On Easter Sunday the 6th of April, general Christophe having removed to a new house on the Place d'Armes, gave a breakfast, supper, and ball in superior style, at the former of which were several of the whites of most respectability. The day and night passed off in perfect harmony, & every individual seemed rejoiced to see their general enjoying himself in conviviality.
On the following morning, a journeyman taylor lodged information with the commandant of the place, that his employer, Thoret, with his wife, mother-in-law and child, were missing from their house. The commandant immediately went there, and finding it to be a fact, gave information to the general in chief. The commissaries of the different wards, were instantly dispatched through their districts, and in the course of an hour, discovered that Roulet, a physician, Poujelebat and Lejay, merchants, were also missing.
As no escapes had hitherto occurred but by American vessels, suspicion immediately fell upon them, particularly upon the schooner Ceres of Philadelphia, who was to have sailed that or the day following. Christophe instantly went in person on the wharf, and ordered a guard to march all the persons who were then there to prison, among whom were several American captains and sailors. The thing was then reduced to a certainty, that the fugitives were on board some of the vessels in the harbour, and if discovered from the rage and fury of Christophe, we really expected the execution of the crew, captain and consignee. The Americans were indeed in a very serious and critical situation. Christophe was before them on the wharf raving like a madman—As some of them approached him he repulsed them, and at one time pointing to the scale beam on which the unfortunate Tate was hung, declared "this day an American shall suffer." No person dare approach him—even his most particular friends and inmates among the blacks, dreaded his measures, and not one dare to speak to him.—The whole city was in commotion. The French people trembled at the consequences, the good blacks pitied their situation, and lamented the general's dreadful passion, and the savage part of the community, joined with Christophe in his invectives against the Americans—Wherever we appeared we were insulted, and those officers who had formerly been our intimate friends, would not notice us as they passed, but with sneers, and insinuations that we had much to fear.
In this situation, we were ordered by the general to the house of the interpreter, who there addressed us in the following words—"The general knows that those people are concealed on board of some of your vessels—It will be for your interest to deliver them up, and the general promises that if that be done immediately, no further measures shall be pursued."—What could we say? Each man was satisfied of his own innocence—yet we were all in doubt and anxiety. The merchants did not know what

the captain had done, and the captain could place no reliance on his men.
This plan failing, for we all denied any knowledge of the affair; the general orders all the sailors to prison, and they were consequently to the number of about three hundred, taken from out their vessels and put into the common jail. A boy was left on board of each vessel whilst the commandant with a guard of soldiers visited and searched them.
It is remarkable that Christophe, whose rage for several days was unexampled, was frequently heard to exclaim, in fits of frenzy, "What shall I say to the Emperor?"—As above stated, he had neglected obeying his majesty's orders in sending the whites to the forts, and he very much feared his displeasure. He however, instantly dispatched one of his aids to Champ Marchand, the emperor's residence, about one hundred and twenty miles distant, and before his return, no vessel was suffered to depart. The remainder of Easter week was employed in sending out of town all the remaining whites—and as the real method of the escape had not yet been discovered, the Americans were considered still as the offenders, and though nothing could be proved against them, were insulted as they passed the streets, and oftentimes as the soldiers saluted as dogs. The mistresses, who were women of colour, that had been left by three of the Frenchmen, were put in irons, and cast into prison, nor could all the supplication of his wife and her friends, move Christophe to a sentiment of lenity. They were kept in prison with scarcely any thing to eat or drink, until the general became in some measure convinced, that they were not acquainted with the intention of their husbands to escape.
The wretched whites suspected pretty strongly the cause of their journey into the country, but neither had they or we any idea of their dissolution being so near. By the time the affair had a little subsided, and the fury of the populace in some measure dispersed, it was then found out, that the fugitive whites had been seen on Easter Sunday passing the Barrier and Ferry which lay on the road to the country, separately and some of them on horse back as if taking an afternoon's ride—that a boat which had been bought by a Frenchman from the captain of an American vessel wrecked on the island, was missing—and that a black man belonging to the city was also absent. From these circumstances, and some traces found on the sand, it was finally concluded that the party had during the night met and embarked near Petite Ance, about a mile and a half out of town, and that they intended to pursue the coast to the eastward towards Samana and Santa Domingo, which were in possession of the French.
It was certainly a chef d'œuvre , in the fortunate fugitives, to conduct their plan with so much secrecy and care, that not the least suspicion was entertained of their intentions, and to have appointed a time when all the officers were engaged in dissipation and revel.
Christophe having been informed that the whole four men who had escaped, were Freemasons, took up the idea that the Lodge had assisted in their escape, and without making any further enquiries, went to the Lodge, which was a neat and beautiful building, with his aids de camps, and destroyed it. He divided the furniture among his aids—tore up the marble pavement in the piazza, carried off the venetian window shutters, laid claim to the sales of the institution that were in the treasurer's hands, and finally ordered that no lodge should again sit in the Cape. This act of sacrilege in Christophe, will deservedly ensure him the execration of the whole order of masons throughout the world wherever it be known. He has committed a crime unexampled in history, by overturning one of the most sacred institutions.
This conduct of Christophe soon became known at the imperial court, when the secretaries and officers of the staff, near his majesty, who are most of them masons, explained the affair to Dessalines, who though not of the order, very severely reprimanded Christophe.
There was a member of the Lodge, a Frenchman, by the name of Ambroise , who had been preserved by the government, on account of his superior talents as an engineer.—This man went to Christophe and told him in plain terms, that he had "been guilty of sacrilege in destroying the Lodge." The general in a rage ordered him to be shot instantly; "aye that's what I desire," replied Ambroise, "place me before one of those cannons that I have been erecting to satisfy your pride and ambition, and blow me to atoms, I should glory in the death." But Christophe on reflection recollected that he was too valuable a man to lose, and simply ordered him from his presence.
About the same time this commotion happened in the Cape, another affair of a similar nature took place at Camp Marchand. Eighteen Frenchmen, who had been employed near his majesty in the nice branches of mechanical trades, attempted their escape. One of them, who was a printer, blacked the faces of his comrades and they started off in the evening. At some little distance, they got into a dispute about the choice of roads—their object was to go by land towards the city of St. Domingo.—Six insisted upon pursuing the main road, and twelve, a bye-path.—The twelve went clear, but the unfortunate six were overtaken next day by a party of dragoons. Two of them were cut to pieces in the encounter that ensued, two of them were disarmed, and two submitted without making any resistance. The four survivors were then conducted back to the emperor who thus addressed them—"Why did you treat me so basely? Were you not provided for as my children, and had you not as much as you could eat and drink? But again, since you did break my laws by attempting to leave me, why did you suffer yourselves to be taken?—Did you not know that I would put you to death if I caught you again? Why did you not fight and die like your brave companions? Two of them replied, that they had fought, but were overpowered—"And you two?" turning to the others—"Why, your majesty, we know that we should be vanquished, and concluded to rely upon the mercy of your majesty"—"Hang those two cowards instantly," were the orders, and they were without hesitation executed.—The remaining two who had fought were suffered to live.
The loss of the twelve who went off from Marchand, combined with the escape of the seven from the Cape, exasperated the Emperor to so violent a degree, that he instantaneously decreed the destruction of all the remaining whites. His orders reach Christophe, who retires to the Fort-Ferrier, and
singles out twelve or fifteen whites who must be preserved. Some of these he has with him, and some remain in town, but under the eye of the commandant of the place, who is directed to see that no injury is done them. Except very few, all the other whites are in the country, whereas I have above stated, they were sent a short time before. These arrangements are all carried on so secretly, that not a word was known of the intentions or movements of the government, until Tuesday morning the 13th of May, when we learn with horror and concern that all the unfortunate whites, except those marked for preservation, were assassinated, during the preceding night.—As it was done out of the city, our ears were not assailed with the shrieks of the dying victims, nor were our gutters as in the preceding massacre, floating with streams of human blood. The only trace of murder to be seen in streets, was one spot of about half a gallon of blood.—One unfortunate family however were butchered in the town, and as it will give some idea of the modes of murder pursued by the Haytians, I will give the particulars. It was publickly communicated through the town on the following day, by the nurse of the family, a negro woman, who openly pointed out the individuals employed on the expedition.
Mr. Selle was a baker, and a man of respectability.—Dessalines and Christophe had long expressed a great friendship for him, and after having saved him from the general massacre of 1804, appointed him baker of the army. His wife was a handsome, genteel woman of about thirty-five, and they had three small children, the youngest of which was at the breast.
Richard, commandant of the place with a guard of soldiers, went to the house about midnight and knocking at the door, called Mr. Selle to come down and let him in.—He said he had just received orders from the emperor, to send out of the city all the house servants, and that he wanted theirs.—Madame Selle upon hearing this, called out "I hope, commandant, you don't intend taking my nurse—I have a very young infant and rather than you should take it, take me, you might take me." Richard insisted upon entering, and Mr. Selle was obliged to open the door. He entered and at a certain signal, four black grenadiers rushed in, and throwing a rope with a noose, round Mr. Selle's neck, and one round his wife's, hauled upon the ends 'till they were both strangled. They then dashed the baby in their hands, and strangled the other two children who were asleep in bed. The chests were then broken open, and the money taken off by the commandant.
After this barbarity, the wicked assassins instead of burying the bodies of this unfortunate family, to hide their guilt from the eyes of the world, dragged them to a ditch on the edge of the town, about two hundred yards from their house, where they lay unsevered and exposed, till the dogs and the vermin had devoured them. Several of the Americans went to see the horrid spectacle, and an indigene of veracity one day assured me, that he saw a dog running through the streets with one of Madame Selle's hands in his mouth.
The massacre in the country was not executed as the former had been, by the troops solely. Christophe said that the soldiers had already waded deep enough in blood, and on that account allotted a great part of the labour, to the cultivators of the plantations, who on the occasion made use of their big knives, and butchered the men, women and children, in perfect sang froid .
On the afternoon succeeding this affair, a man by the name of Loi, a great artillerist, and one intended to be preserved, was sent for by the general at the fort. His wife accompanied him, and at a short distance from the town, the soldiers took her aside from the road to kill her. Loi saw it, snatched a sabre from one of the soldiers and engaged them all. He laid two or three on the spot, but was finally killed with his wife. Loi was a fine bold military looking man, and was one of the soldiers that crossed the bridge of Lodi with Bonaparte. His house in town being deserted, afforded a favourable opportunity for pillage, whereupon in the sight, it was broken open and completely plundered, even to the very boards. The wine and rum found there (being a store) intoxicated the soldiers for the next day, and the little taste they had of common property, resolved them to lay a plan for a general pillage. The Americans saw the dangerous situation in which they were placed; for had it not been prevented by the government, they would have been the chief sufferers, and many of them would no doubt have perished. But the officers of government having heard of this intention, ordered out the militia of the city, and all the mutinous party of the soldiery were apprehended and put into prison. Had Christophe been in the city this riot would not have occurred, but from the circumstance of his absence we concluded that it was connived at particularly as Proix, the Adjutant of the place, was present at the pillage of Loi's house. Affairs certainly had a very dangerous complexion, the stores and shops were shut up, and no business was done for several days. Our alarm was very considerable, and no doubt observed by most of the Indigenes, until the 15th, when we were favoured with a letter from the general in chief, of which the following is a translation.
MILO, May 17, 1806.
"To the American merchants in the Cape. GENTLEMEN, "I have just been informed by my adjutant-general, La Motte, that you have evinced fears relative to the late measures pursued by our government. From whence does these fears arise? Hath any one molested you? If so, you shall be redressed.
"You are not ignorant, gentlemen, that as long as you attend to your commerce and your own affairs only, you will enjoy every consideration of the government, and in future I desire that I may hear no more of these complaints. Dissipate therefore your fears, rest easy, and never again call into question our fidelity.
"I have the honour to be, &c.
"HENRY CHRISTOPHE."
To which the following answer was immediately returned.
"To his excellency Henry Christophe, general in chief of the Armies of Hayti.
CAPE, May 17, 1806.
"We have just had the honour of receiving your excellency's letter from Milo of this date, wherein you state that you have been informed that the Americans have evinced fears relative to the late measures pursued by government. We must beg leave to mention to your excellency that you have been misinformed. We had fears it is true, but they did not arise from the measures of government; on the
contrary, we have always placed the fullest confidence in your promises of protection. They were occasioned by a riotous collection of soldiers who had threatened a general pillage, who showed every symptom of carrying their menaces into execution, and who had already committed several acts of rapine.
"As mobs in all countries of the world (and we have more than once witnessed them in our own) are seriously dangerous, and when once fairly risen, are difficult to suppress, we thought it but prudent to wait upon the commandant of the place, and know from him what was our real situation. From him and the administration we received every satisfaction, and our alarms were consequently dissipated.
"We are sorry that an affair of so trifling a nature should have been thus represented to your excellency, to our prejudice, and we beg that you will not for a moment suppose, that we ever doubted your fidelity.—We again assure your excellency, that we shall ever retain a deep sense of the kindnesses we have experienced from you, and that our confidence in the protection of the government is undoubted.
"We have the honour to be,
"Your excellency's
"Most obedient servants, &c.
"H. M. } For the American
"J. D. } Merchants at the Cape.
This correspondence had in some measure a tendency to remove our uneasiness as to our situation, and affairs again resumed the appearance of tranquillity.
As seven hundred persons were destroyed throughout the island during the massacre, and many (suppose an hundred) are still existing. In the Cape they have left two priests, a Physician, painter, engineer, architect, two clerks in public offices, and four blacksmiths, with four or five women.
It is worthy to be recorded, and to his immortal honour be it spoken, that the general of division Petion , residing at Port-au-Prince, refused to obey the orders of the emperor, and instead of murdering the whites (of whom there were not more than twenty) put them into prison, and Dessalines himself, his fury having abated, a few days after passing through Port-au-Prince, released them himself, and they are at this instant living.
The object of this publication, which was merely to give an account of the massacre and its concomitant circumstances, being now fulfilled, I beg leave to refer the reader to any of the gentlemen who were in St. Domingo at that period, for a more lively description of distresses and alarms. If the sufferings of the poor distressed whites can excite in his breast a sentiment of sorrow, he may perhaps form some idea of the feelings of those who were present on the spot, and who had a pretty general acquaintance with the victims. R.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Three Friends, Fisher, 48 hours from Philadelphia.
The sch'r Welcome Return, Hurst, from this port, has arrived at Jamaica.
Extract from a Journal kept on board the brig Active , Capt. Black, arrived at Alexandria.
August 21st, arrived at Point a Petre, Guadalupe.
28th, a privateer brig of 20 guns and one hundred and fifty men, sailed for Laguire with 150 troops, under the command of the captain of the port, on purpose to co-operate with the Spaniards against Miranda.
September 10th, had a heavy gale of wind, something of a hurricane, but no damage done in Point Petre among the shipping, but considerable done in the country by blowing down trees, &c.
14th, sailed from Point Petre, and on the 19th, in lat. 21 50, and long. 64 30, fell in with the above mentioned privateer, on a continuation of her cruise (after having landed her troops at Laguire) who informed us that Miranda had met with a severe repulse from the Spaniards, at Laguire, and compelled to retreat to his shipping for shelter; they also added that no hopes are entertained of his (Miranda) ever succeeding in his operations unless he had force of from forty to fifty thousand men, the whole of the country being united against him.
This privateer had taken three prizes (English) one of them a government schooner of 14 guns, after a smart action, and killing seventeen of the schooner's men; the other two were merchantmen, one of them a brig, laden with rum, and in sight when we were brought too by the privateer.
Baltimore, Oct. 10.
Arrived, sch'r Henrietta, Fearson, 15 days from St. Bartholomews. Two days previous to his sailing, capt. F. saw a letter from St. Kitts, stating, that a gale of wind took place about 10 days before, and had destroyed all the vessels lying in the harbour of Rosseau; and also in St. Pierres and Fort Royal, Martinique; that half of the town of Rosseau was destroyed, and 300 persons perished on board of the vessels. Heard of no Americans being lost. The same letter adds, that Miranda had effected a landing at a place, (the name of which is not recollected by the captain) a short distance to the windward of Laguire; that he stood his ground, and would be able to do so, until the arrival of the Penelope, a ship of the line, with other reinforcements from Jamaica, which had certainly sailed some time before, and then it was expected there would be an insurrection in his favour, particularly among the people of colour.
WALKER'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday next. Oct. 15.
The Schooner Dispatch, Captain Butler, will sail for New-York the first fair wind.—For passage, apply on board, opposite the fort. Oct. 15.
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Merchandise on reasonable terms,
50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted. 6 do. Shoes do. 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair fire Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs split Pease; a few bags Pepper, A few bds. Molasses; 15 bds. low land Tobacco. ALSO,
A brick DWELLING-HOUSE, slated, 26 by 32 feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-street, in fee simple, 150 feet deep by 33 feet 8 inches front.
Robert Gibson.
October 15. 284W 262
Sales at Auction.
By W.M. B. LAMB,
To-Morrow, (Thursday) the 16th October, at XI o'Clock, (without reserve, at 60 and 90 days credit, 23 tierces, and 4 hogsheads SUGAR. Oct. 15. 263
NOTICE.
WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 29th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. 261
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A PEW in the Presbyterian Church. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 15. 259
Confectionary, Cordials, &c.
THANKFUL for the encouragement I received for the last two years, I beg leave to inform the inhabitants of Norfolk, and merchants in the country, that from the very great care and attention I pay to my distillery, I can offer them an extensive assortment of choice CORDIALS, wholesale and retail.
I have begun the Paste Work, and besides Sugar Geese, Birds, Shoes, Houses, Baskets, &c. I am working several new and elegant pieces, upon which merchants will make one hundred per cent. as upon all other Confectionary articles.
A. Labarben.
Oct. 15. 51* 260 No 96, Main-Street.
PORTER BOTTLES.
25 Crates PORTER BOTTLES just received, for Sale by John C. Niemeyer. Oct. 15. 2w3w 264
FOR SALE,
400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. 265
For SALE—Afloat,
200 barrels superfine FLOUR } Baltimore Inspection. 150 do. middlings } 100 do. superfine Alexandria Flour. 150 do. Navy BREAD } of superior quality. 75 do. Pilot do. } And in Store.
Rum, Molasses, and Sugar; Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas. James McClenachan. Oct. 15. 3t 266
FOR SALE.
Twenty Shares of Stock in the Virginia Bank. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 15. 3t 257
NOTICE.
WHEREAS my wife LUCRETIA, has absconded from my bed and board, without any just provocation, I therefore forwarn all persons from harbouring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting from this date.
Robert Graves. October 15. 3* 258
NEW LINE.
Philadelphia & Baltimore Packets.
For the accommodation of Passengers and transportation of Goods, by the way of the Old Court-House, on Elk River, New-Castle, on the Delaware.
THE Publick are respectfully informed, that on Sunday, the 14th September, a new, convenient, and expeditious line of Packets and Stages commenced running between the cities of Baltimore and Philadelphia, where passengers are accommodated in a very superior style.
A new packet, with elegant accommodations, will leave Bowl's wharf, Baltimore, at 9 o'clock, A. M. every day, Saturday excepted, and with a favourable wind will arrive at the Court-House Point in five hours, at any rate in the course of the day, where good stages, with careful and experienced drivers, are provided for the conveyance of passengers to New-Castle. A packet will leave New-Castle for Philadelphia immediately after the arrival of the passengers, which, with a favourable wind, will arrive in three hours and a half—and it is positively conditioned, that no unnecessary delay shall take place, to prevent expediting the trip.
A Packet leaves Paul Beck's wharf, the next below Market-Street wharf, in Philadelphia, for New-Castle, every day in the week, according to tide, Saturday excepted; and on the arrival of passengers at New-Castle, they will be immediately sent on to the Court-House Point, where a Packet will be always ready to receive and convey them to Baltimore. The proprietors have erected good and substantial wharfs and warehouses at the Court-House Point and New-Castle, for the reception of goods, and have appointed competent persons to receive and forward them as soon as possible; they have established publick houses at the same places, where passengers can be accommodated with Fish, Crabs, and Wild Fowl, when in season, and every other delicacy which a rich, fertile, and highly cultivated country will afford; and need be under no apprehensions of detention from low tides in either the Delaware or Chesapeake Bay; the island on Elk River is 7 to 8 miles below French-Town, and the navigation to the wharf sufficiently good for ships of 300 tons; in New-Castle they possess the same advantages, having 16 feet water directly along-side the wharf.
Joshua & George Ward, No. 101, Bowl's wharf, Baltimore. George Hand, jun. Baltimore, Oct. 15. Paul Beck's wharf, Philadelphia.
Lands for Sale,
By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESTON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, Will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz one Lot beginning at the intersection of Hute and Dunnmore-Street, running thence along Hute-street to Yarmouth-Street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunnmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Street, thence 158 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunnmore-Street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees, Robt. B. Taylor. October 15. 256

NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
 1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.  2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.  3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.  4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferriage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.  5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.  6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.  7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels already bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.  8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the arms of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river.  9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plumbe's to Tanner's Creek.  Sept. 29. tma 207 NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806. John Gardiner, jun. Jonathan Watts, and Woodbridge Odlin, Merchants, trading under the firm of John Gardiner, jun. and Co. Complrs. AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, Defts. The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, 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 Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of this Borough: and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, William Sharp, C. N. B. C. 130
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
  5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380   4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,257   10,623 129,635   Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500   Dolls. 125,135   To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.   2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000   4 do. 2000 do. 8,000   16 do. 500 do. 8,000   32 do. 200 do. 6,400   160 do. 100 do. 16,000   232 do. 50 do. 11,600   750 do. 20 do. 15,000   1 do. 153   Stationary Prizes are,   1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500   1 do. 2000 500   1 do. 3000 500   1 do. 4000 500   1 do. 5000 500   1 do. 6000 500   1 do. 7000 10,000   1 do. 8000 500   1 do. 9000 500   1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000   1223 Prizes. Dolls. 123,000   9400 Blanks. 
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newman, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT,
For SALE by
William Dickson.
Sept. 5. tf 150
FOR SALE,
430 Shares MARINE STOCK,
For Cash.—Enquire of the Editor of this Paper. August 25. tf 113
SALT.
11,000 bush. Liverpool Blown SALT,
loose and in sacks, on board the Ship Juno, captain Rison, will be sold low if applied for immediately. William Pennock. Sept. 22. 200
FOR RENT,
That commodious Fire-Proof STORE
and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Oct. 7. tf 230
Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Martinique CORDIALS. tf 230
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterl.
in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
FOR RENT or Lease,
The WHARF in Gosport, late the
property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. tf 224
GREEN COFFEE.
40 Tierces } Fine Jamaica Coffee,
40 Barrels } Landed from the Sloop Union. For Sale by William Pennock. Sept. 8. tf 163
We have for SALE, on low terms, 18 Pipes, 11 Hogsheads } London particular 3 Qr. Casks } Madeira WINE, A Cargo of late of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stowed do. 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware
Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per schooner Father and Sons, capt. Hopkins, from London, part of their supply of FALL GOODS, consisting of a handsome assortment of Best superfine broad Cloths, and Calimeres; fashionable Waistcoating; Gentlemen's Beaver and patent Silk Hats; silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery; fine Irish Linens; Diapers, Sheetings, and Long Laws; hand some fine Tur Calicoes; a few elegant Ladies' Snawls, and a variety of Fancy Articles. They are in expectation of receiving by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of Woolens, Hardware, &c. &c. Which will make their assortment very general, and which they will dispose of on the lowest terms by wholesale or retail, for cash or good paper. Sept. 5. tf 152
The friends of Thomas Norman,
John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years,
A commodious BRICK-HOUSE,
Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to Thomas Price. Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES,
700 Groce CORKS,
500 lb. excellent GLUE,
11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS,
105 Boxes Window GLASS,
175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS,
27 Packages German LINEN.
For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has just received for Sale, 260 Pieces India COTTONS, 10 Boxes half pint TUMBLERS, 2 Casks German STEEL, 12 Bales Coarse LINEN, 5 Hampers BOTTLES. Also on hand, 10,000 BAGS of 2 and 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 800 Pieces BAGGING in bales. 160 Boxes best Spanish SEGARS, 700 Groce CORKS, 90 Boxes English and Baltimore Window GLASS. Sept. 26. 6w 206
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and Valuable PLANTATION, Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER,
Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS,
 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets,  4 do. Stripe do; Duffle do.  6 do. White and coloured Flannels,  3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts,  3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains,  2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfthicks,  4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings,  2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mild Drabs,  4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords,  4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot,  Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats,  Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres,  Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown,  Cambric Muslins and Dimities,  Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses,  Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens,  Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes,  Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Makers Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture.  October 3. tf 226
NOTICE.
This day by mutual consent, the Partnership of DAVIS & DICKSON is dissolved. All those having claims against the concern are desired to bring them in for adjustment, and those who are indebted to make immediate payment to,
Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. The business in future will be carried on by Thomas Dickson. Sept. 17. 2awtw 187
FOR SALE,
The LOT and HOUSES,
whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen, and other houses necessary for family use—A Well of good Water newly fitted, and a Garden lately planted in a Warehouse and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the privileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well timbered Land, with a good Fishery on Wiloughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Purdie's and Capt. Todd's lots. For terms apply to Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. The Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz.
  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb.   8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb.   Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M.   4d, do. at 2s 9d per M.   3d, do. at 2s 3d per M.   4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M.   3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M.   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz.
 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales,  6000 East-India Gunny Bags,  330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls,  325 pieces while Rolls, of four qualities,  140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburghs,  160 pieces Platillas, white and brown,  15 pieces Dowlas,  20 do. Checks,  40 do. Britannias,  40 do. Rouans,  45 do. best Flemish Sheeting,  20 do. fine Bedtickings 2 yards wide,  24 do. Matrass Tickings,  18 do. German Canvas,  15 do. do. Shirt Linen,  44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece,  14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece,  240 do. Velvet Ribbonds, assorted,  40 boxes English crown window Glass,  70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash,  2000 wt Lamb's Wool, superior quality,  5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap,  2000 bunches red Garnet Beads,  300 doz. Watch Christials, assorted,  25 do. coarse thread Stockings,  10 do. fine do.  100 boxes of Godfroid's Spanish Segars,  75 do. 2d and 3d qualities,  12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers,  3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters,  23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware,  5 do. Toys,  6000 do. Marbles,  1 case fine Hats,  100 wt Twine,  120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords,  35 boxes short Pipes, three groce each,  350 wt Canary Seed,  1 cask Glue,  Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages,  Gogles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers,  Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do. common, single do.  Flutes, patent and plain, Flutes; Octaves; Tambourins; Fifelets; double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Music, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws.  Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
 Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sego Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Birds, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flint, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Push for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. tf 744 
THE SUBSCRIBER,
After practising Physick, &c. for upwards of forty years, finds it necessary to decline the laborious part of the profession. He proposes, however, (if his health permits) to visit and prescribe to any of his old patients, who may require his assistance, and will give his advice to others who may incline to consult him. James Taylor. October 2. 3w 225
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar
No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
FOR SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of
Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables,
 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches,  English PAINTS and OIL,  Sheathing PAPER,  Bar IRON,  TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR,  PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection,  200 Gin CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS.  They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of
GROCERIES.
Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
 excellent order for Shipping,  80 do. cut do.  130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR,  450 do. TURPENTINE.  Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
In Common Hall, Sept. 27, 1806. On motion, Resolved, that Mr. John Southgate, Mr. Richard L. Green, and Mr. John Bramble, be a committee for the examination of all accounts against the Corporation, till the 24th June next, and that this resolution be published three weeks in the Norfolk Herald and the Publick Ledger. A copy, Teste, Wm. Sharp, C. C. H. 213
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
The partnership of Taylor, Barraud, and
Hansford, will be dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of October next. All those indebted to that concern, or to Taylor and Barraud, are requested to settle their accounts—The business will in future be conducted by Barraud and Hansford. James Taylor, P. Barraud, Lewis Hansford. Sept. 15. 4w 178
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the sea; containing 1770 acres, 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf 212
FOR SALE,
New-York and English SLATE,
A few Boxes Havanna SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to Reilley & Tunis. Sept. 5. 151
Ten Dollars Reward,
IS offered for a Maltese Boy, about 15 years old, bound to serve the subscriber seven years—This boy while in Richmond last May, with one Albert, a baker, was taken off, (as informed) by a master of a craft from Rocket