Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-08-22 00:00:00

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NORFOLK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1806.
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MISCELLANY.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
SKETCH OF MONTREAL IN LOWER CANADA:
The CITY OF MONTREAL is that subdivision which is enclosed by the ancient fortifications, the rampart, fosse, and glacis of which, are suffered to go to decay. Its form according to the map in the city library, is that of a Trapezium, or quadrilateral figure, whose sides are unequal. It is situated on an inclined plain, gently descending towards the eastern branch of the St. Lawrence river, in whose ample bosom, the island itself with all its villages, gentlemen's seats, and cultivated farms reposes. The following abstract corresponds with the population in May 1806:
Table with 4 columns: City of Montreal, St. Lawrence suburbs, St. Antoine, do., Recollet, do., Quebec, do., Grey Nunnery, with 3 sub-columns: Males, Females, Total.
The returns of men able to bear arms, give an aggregate of 2392; but as little or no attention is given to their exercises and discipline, even that number, is contemptible in the estimation of a military man; who in war, justly considers an undisciplined mob, as an incumbrance rather than a help. Should Montreal ever be attacked, it must be defended by British troops. Without these the inhabitants would not be likely to irritate a powerful assailant, by ineffectual resistance. As a military position, the place would not be worth a contest; as it would remain no longer in the hands of the garrison, than they could keep possession of the high grounds that command the city. But its local advantages for commercial purposes and manufactures, are so great and various, that it will inevitably become the emporium of the northern world. At the head of ship navigation, on the waters of the majestic St. Lawrence, like the heart in the human body, it will be the grand reservoir, into which all the streams connected with that immense river, must pour their contents. The inhabitants bordering on those waters, on the lakes, in the northern part of Vermont and western part of New-York, must necessarily make it the depot for whatever articles of export their labours may produce, and take in return whatever merchandise they consume. Those countries, particularly New-York and Vermont, are populating so fast, that the commerce of Montreal, must increase rapidly, unless the merchants, inattentive to their own interests, should neglect to import goods in such quantity and variety, as will render it unnecessary for the country traders, to have recourse to the markets of New-York and Boston. At present the commerce of Montreal is principally confined to the Fur trade, and its collateral relations, under the direction of a company of wealthy, intelligent, enterprising merchants; whose immense capital and judicious arrangements, set at defiance every kind of competition. But the other mercantile departments remain unoccupied; and men of industry and property might, with a well grounded prospect of success establish houses for conducting those branches of commerce, which are less expensive, troublesome and hazzardous than the Fur trade.
The city and suburbs are built of stone; and to render them proof against fire, which has been very destructive, the greater part of the private, and all the publick buildings, are covered with tin, which in this climate does not rust. The shops and ware houses, have doors and window shutters of sheet iron; and the uniformity of the buildings, which are all in a simple, gothick style, indicating in the owners a love of strength and convenience, rather than beauty or ostentation, wears a gloomy appearance to an eye accustomed to view, with pleasure, the elegant architecture of Palladio and Chambers, with which New-York and Philadelphia are embellished. The court of judicature in Montreal however is an exception: it unites strength, symmetry and ornament, which (according to Usher) constitute true beauty in architecture. Near the city on a very conspicuous and well chosen site, is the shell of a splendid modern house, left unfinished in consequence of the death of its liberal and hospitable owner, the late Mr. M'Avish, whose loss the people of Montreal consider as irreparable; and on a contiguous eminence, are erected a large monument and obelisk of hewn stone, well executed: a work which does honour to the memory of the deceased, and will perpetuate the pious affection of his nephews, James and Duncan Mc Gillivray Esquires.
The buildings erected for religious purposes, are a large unfinished protestant episcopal church; a presbyterian church: two roman catholic chapels; and three nunneries, in each of which is a private chapel. Instead of being the abode of the idle, the licentious, and superstitious, (as prejudice and levity have frequently represented them) these nunneries form an asylum, where the indigent, sick, aged and infirm, find cheerful attendance, necessary clothing, food and medicine, and all the comfort and consolation which flow from religion and benevolence. The municipal government of the city is administered by magistrates who are numerous and respectable. The criminal law of the country corresponds with the English code; and civil cases are governed by the "Custom of Paris." The judges hold their offices by the English tenure; and are highly respectable on account of their learning, integrity and legal knowledge: gentlemen who have "numbered the lucubrations of more than twenty years; and are formed by education, interested by property, and bound by character and conscience to know and faithfully execute the laws of their country." Not like those mushroom ministers of justice, who spring up in a hot bed of faction, and whose ephemeral existence, depends on the breath of a dominant party. The judicial officers thus qualified, are honourably supported; and not under any necessity to hover once a year with anxious thoughts and painful anticipation, around an house of assembly, or truckle to a vulgar demagogue, for the bread they eat.
Persons who have visited Montreal, have been frequently heard to complain of the want of good company; and the inimitable distorsion of the inhabitants is proverbial in a neighbouring state. The truth however is, that those who visit Canada, seldom take the trouble to provide themselves with testimonials of their pretensions to the notice of the better sort of people; and in a country where the "series civilis subordination" is not yet broken, the best company are too careful of their privileges, and know too well how to respect themselves, to treat with undistinguished civility, every individual who may be lead among them either by pleasure or business. To
persons properly introduced, Montreal is as hospitable and in many respects as refined a scene as any on the continent.
A man of observation would be led to draw conclusions favourable to the manners and customs of the place from the style and arrangements of the City Hotel; as in every city the first house of entertainment is in some measure analogous to the taste and habits of the best company.
At Hamilton's City Hotel, the most fastidious epicure may find every elegance of luxury and promptness of attention, at an expense much below that of a Boston, New-York, or Philadelphia boarding-house; where a gentleman and his family are obliged to bre kfast, dine, and sup, at whatever hour the convenience of his republican host may prescribe, beside being subject to the impertinence of a mixed company, often admitted without much regard to their character, or any to their manners.
[From the Farmer's Cabinet.]
We have observed in some of the papers the following London paragraphs, alluding to the French king possession of Venice:
"From the Halcyon's nest, as it has been called, built on the wave of the Adriatic, and rocked into deeper and surer repose by the tempests, which for more than twelve centuries devastated Europe—from that little spot, the asylum of freedom when she fled from the destroying Alia, Buonaparte meditates what in France will be called the deliverance of Greece, and in England, the subjugation of Turkey."
The name spelt Alia should be Attila. We propose giving here some sketches of historical facts, alluded to in the above paragraph.—Attila was king of the Huns, and invaded Italy about the year A. D. 440, in the reign of the Roman emperor Theodosius, something more than a century after the seat of the empire was by Constantine removed from Rome to Constantinople. The following sketches are chiefly from Millot and Moore.
THE HUNS.
Are said to have been "known in China more than two thousand years before Christ. They inhabited a country north of that empire, extending five hundred leagues from west to east, where they bordered on the Mantcheu Tartars, and three hundred from north to south, reaching to Thibet and the great wall of China. They were hideous in their appearance—savage in their manners—lived on raw flesh and roots; they looked upon every kind of close habitation as a tomb; led a roving pastoral life in the woods and forest; and their women in common, were of wonderful dexterity in shooting with the bow, even while they fled; carried their families in wagons; were almost continually on horseback, and never fought on foot. They were unacquainted with every virtue, except an intrepid courage, and an uncommon fidelity to their word; made continual incursions on their neighbours and eagerly sought every opportunity of seizing upon territories more favoured by nature than their own deserts. It was to defend China against those Barbarians that the Chinese emperor built the great wall, which extends about four hundred leagues. In a word, they were the most formidable people that China ever produced."
Falling into divisions, the northern party of them was vanquished in their civil war and were obliged to quit the country. They retired westward; and being pressed forward by other hordes who were bearing down upon the Roman empire, these Huns passed the Wolga river, attacked and dispersed the barbarian Alans, dwelling on the Palus Mæotis or sea of Asoph (a branch of the Black sea) and took possession of the country.
"Greedy of new conquest, they crossed the river Don, (or Tanais) massacred the Alans and other barbarous nations, or obliged them to join their standards, drove the Ostrogoths from the Borystenes (the Dneiper) and afterwards from the Neiper.—At last they attacked the Visigoths whom they forced to retire across the Danube. "These nations," says Montesquieu, "seemed to precipitate themselves one upon another, and Asia appeared to gain weight in order to crush Europe."
The Huns finally settled and gave name to the country now called Hungary, to which they retired from Italy, at the intreaty of pope Leo.
ATTILA.
"An artful politician; a prudent general with ambition equal to his genius, he had formed boundless plans of conquest: he murdered his brother Bleda, that he might reign alone: he had subjected to his power an immense extent of country, from the Baltic sea on the west, to the pacific Ocean on the east: he received ambassadors from China—hemmed in the Roman empire, and threatened to destroy it."
Attila with his Huns spread devastation through countries along the Danube from the Gulph of Venice to the Black Sea. "Threescore and ten cities were stormed by the Huns, and they defeated two armies. Theodosius, the emperor, purchased peace of them at the price of 6000 pounds weight of gold, and an annual tribute of one third of that sum. Money could not be collected but by oppression and violence. The tax gatherers in some respects were worse than the barbarians. The more the emperor dreaded and courted Attila, the more despicable he rendered himself. Attila's pretensions increased in proportion to the proofs of cowardice given by the Romans. The emperor offered immense treasures to Edeco, Attila's envoy, if he would assassinate his master. Edeco seemed to comply, but on his return, revealed the secret to Attila. Theodosius sent an embassy after Edeco, to see the black design but in execution. Attila dissembled, received them sitting on a wooden throne, spoke to them with his ordinary firmness, but treated them kindly; and in the mean time took every method to procure irrefragable evidence of the treachery of the Romans. He gave an entertainment to his whole court, where the guests were served in gold and silver plate; but he used only a wooden platter, and tasted only a single dish. Two bards sung his victories, which transported the youth with martial enthusiasm. To close the feast, two buffoons were introduced, and excited peals of laughter; but the king still preserved his gravity; nothing seemed peculiarly to delight him, but caressing the youngest of his sons, of whom he was particularly fond. As soon as he had clear evidence of the plot formed against his life, he sent a thundering message to the emperor, in which he reproached him with being his tributary, and called him a vile, perfidious slave, for attempting to murder his master, &c. The emperor appeased him with presents and submission."
With an army of 500,000, men he marched along
* The Halcyon or king's fisher breeds on the sea shore—it is pretended that for about fourteen days, while the eggs are hatching, there is no storm or tempest; hence HALCYON DAYS—peaceable times, pleasant days, fair weather.
the banks of the Danube, passed the Rhine, and committed the most horrid ravages in the countries between the Rhine, the Seine, the Maine and the Moselle. These countries were all pillaged, the towns burnt, and the fields covered with dead bodies. He was surprised at Orleans, by an army consisting of Romans, Franks, Burgundians, &c. An action ensued in the plains of Champagne, and was fought with almost unexampled fury on both sides; 160,000 men, at least, are supposed to have fallen in this acrimonious battle, and his previous losses (for he was not at all sparing of the blood of his troops) had in a great measure destroyed his army. Soon, however, he poured upon Italy with fresh forces. At Milan he found a picture, in which the emperor was painted sitting on a throne of gold, with a multitude of Huns lying dead at his feet. Attila caused it to be defaced, the emperor standing before him, loaded with a bag of gold, which he was pouring out at his feet. St. Leo, a pontiff, equally respectable for virtue and piety, was employed by Valentinian, then emperor, to sue for peace. He softened the heart of the cruel warrior, and persuaded him, on receiving tribute, to spare Rome, and retire from Italy. Attila died A. D. 452. He was called the scourge of God: the Romans deserved that scourge.
During these ravages in Italy, the inhabitants of Venice, and some other neighbouring districts, fled for shelter to the islands in the gulph of Venice, where they built huts, and secured themselves and their riches from the rage of the plundering barbarians. This was the origin of
VENICE.
Built on 72 islands in the Adriatic sea. The city of Padua, for commercial purposes, cherished its growth, and claimed to give it laws as the mother city. The child rebelled, and beat its mother, and finally held dominion over her. While the ravages of war visited almost every other part of Europe, this little state grew insensibly into the possession of such power, that she came at last to be feared by her neighbours. She acquired considerable possessions on the continent, and about three centuries ago was trade, which consisted principally of the commodities of the east, declined after the passage to India by the Cape of Good Hope, was discovered. Its government was at first republican; but it degenerated into a despotic aristocracy. Venice was surreptitiously taken by France in the last war, and sold to the emperor of Germany.
* This tract of country is included in the Netherlands and the northern part of France. † In France, about 100 miles E. S. E. from Paris.
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NOTICE.
Apprehensions for the health of his family, having induced the subscriber, very reluctantly, to remove from the Borough of Norfolk, he has fixed his final residence in Richmond, and may be found always at his office near the capitol, in the house lately occupied by M. Jones, Esq. the Commissioner of Loans. He proposes to practice law in the Federal Courts, Court of Appeals, and Chancery Court in Richmond, and will also continue to practice in the Chancery Court at Williamsburg and District Court of Norfolk. His clients in the County and Borough Courts of Norfolk, are referred to Messrs. Littleton W. Tazewell and Robert B. Taylor, who have obligingly undertaken to finish his business there—in all important cases, in which those gentlemen have been previously engaged, or where the partiality of a client may have relied peculiarly on the subscriber, he will continue to give his attendance until such cases shall be finished. He will also continue to attend the Law District Court of Williamsburg, until his causes there shall be disposed of by final adjudication, or placed in other hands to the satisfaction of his clients.
Richmond, August 4. William Wirt. 1aw4w 57
200 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber's farm, in Frederick County, Maryland, on the 9th day of July, 1806, a dark mulatto fellow named MOSES, (but commonly called LANNAM) He was raised near Piscataway, in Prince Georges County by a family of the Lannams and sold to the late James Marshall, of Frederick County, deceased, by a certain Mr. Burriss, now living at the Eastern Branch bridge, who has a brother and two sisters of his at this time, and from his acquaintance in the neighbourhood it is very likely that he may be lurking about there now. Moses is about 30 years of age, nearly 5 feet high, stout and very active, very fond of spirituous liquors, and also of gambling; wears his hair combed back; has a pretty long nose, and rather higher than the most of negroes; has a scar on his left cheek bone under his eye; somewhat hard of hearing, and a little round shouldered, and has a very singular countenance when spoken to. He is a notorious villain, capable of as much deception as any other fellow of his colour. He has a certificate from a coloured man, who was manumitted by a Mr. Carr, near the City of Washington, that call himself Sam Beall, and very possible passed by the same name. He is well acquainted with the ferrying business, also with the management of horses, and is an excellent hand on a farm; he has worked a little on board of bay crafts, and it is very possible that he may be at that work now, or in some sea-port working on board of shipping or in a brick-yard. I will give Fifty Dollars if taken fifty miles from home; one hundred dollars if taken one hundred miles from home; one hundred and fifty dollars if taken two hundred miles from home, and if a greater distance the above reward with all reasonable charges if brought home.
John L. Harding. Frederick County Md. Aug. 2. 1aw4w 65
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempville, 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; its figure is a square, and it's local position is 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.
Princess Anne, August 8. Tully Robinson

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 burthen 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 accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or
N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
For PHILADELPHIA, The good Sch'r JASON, Will positively sail in ten days For freight or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to
D. R. Waddey, & Co. August 20. tf 101
For Sale or Charter, The good Brig PEACE, E. Swain, Master, burthen about 33 t. ns.— For terms, apply to
Christopher Fry. 4 pipes 4th proof BRANDY, 10 Hogsheads, and 10 barrels N. E. RUM. August 18. tf 81
For Sale or Charter, The fine stanch, fast sailing Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Richard Owens, master, 4 years old, burthen about 1300 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to
John Brown. Who has received from Madeira by said Brig, a few pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks
London particular Madeira WINE, which will be sold low by applying as above. August 11. tf 66
For Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship JAMES COOK, Capt. Cox, burthen 254 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
C. & F. Whittle. August 11. tf 64
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to
John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 908
For Charter, The fast sailing coppered SHIP FRANKLIN, Luther Dana, Master, burthen 500 bds. to bacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber
William Pennock. August 8. tf 60
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, apply to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & Co. Richmond; Rambaut, Germon, & Co. Petersburg, or to
James Maurice, & Co. August 4. tf 45
For Charter, The American Ship SALLY, James Rowe, master, burthen 340 tons—She has only performed one voyage, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Warren Ashley. August 4. tf 48
For Sale or Charter, A remarkable fine new BRIG, built by Mr. Jarvis, in Portsmouth, burthen 188 t. ns. and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in 10 days—For terms, apply to
Richard Bowden, & Co. Who have now landing on Newton's wharf, and for Sale on mode at terms, 51 hlhds. well flavored Antigua RUM, And in Store, 50 hlhds. choice SUGAR, and 50 crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE. August 1. tf 33
For Freight or Charter, The fine new Schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, master, burthen about 1100 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board at Lovell's wharf, or
Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Who have in Store, for SALE, 13 puncheons Antigua RUM, 8 do. Old do. 3 do. Tobago do. July 23. tf 9
For LONDON, The fine new Ship MARIA, James Rowell, master, burthen about 400 bds. on her second voyage, has good accommodations, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days, half of which is already engaged.—For freight of the balance or passage, apply to
Richard Bowden, & Co. July 16. tf 910
WET NURSE. Wants a place as 'Wet Nurse, a Woman with a fresh breast of milk, in good health, and of unexceptionable character. For terms apply at this Office. August 18. tf 79
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22, 1806.
We have received London papers to the 1st June. His Britannick majesty has judged it convenient, for the interest of the English trade, to lay some restrictions on the ho tile measures which he had ordered. This is pride yielding to avarice.
Whilst the United kingdom every where presents the spectacle of fear and the presage of decline, the French empire exhibits every day new signs of glory and power. The new alliance which the Grand Seigneur has just contracted with the emperor of the French, is indissoluble: it is no longer in the power of the enemies of Turkey to prevent its salutary effects, any more than they can the happy results which observers behold in the future. The gift of the crown of Holland to prince Louis Napoleon is much less an honour for France than a benefit for Holland. In the present state of things Holland could not exist without the protection of a great power: it behooved her to choose the one best able to defend her and most interested in clearing the sources of her prosperity; the one who is her best friend, and who would be her most dangerous enemy; the one in fine who has ever defended her against those who have always conspired her ruin. The independence and honour of Holland are now fully secured. Her colonies will be secured to her, her flag respected, her commerce free and her navy flourishing. She is freed from all apprehensions. Instead of a weak administration, necessarily subordinate to foreign powers, she acquires a free and paternal government.
This news cannot fail of making a great sensation at London. English influence has long laboured to avert the blow which must prove so disastrous to commercial and maritime despotism. It is cruel thus to foresee the results of one's blunders and to be henceforth unable to prevent them. Paris Argus.
REMARKS.
It is thus that the political quacks of France, will sweeten the bitter portion which the miserable Hollanders are compelled to swallow. It has of late become a favourite maxim with France, that small nations cannot exist without the protection of some great one, and practising upon this principle, she becomes this great nation, and all her neighbours are small nations, and want her protection. Heretofore the existence & independence of smaller powers, were secured by what was termed the Balance of Power . Whenever a nation seeks protection from any particular power, it ceases to be independent. The allies of antient Rome, were nothing more than the wretched slaves of that dreadful scourge of nations. Holland, Spain, Switzerland, &c. are to France what the allies of Rome were to her. Let any one read the interesting communication signed Decrus , published in our last paper, and then say what is Spain.
Of all the nations to whom Holland, could have been subjected, France is the most objectionable. Another nation might benefit herself, without injuring Holland, but the interests of France and Holland, are at variance, and having stated that, it would be idle to enquire, whose interest must be sacrificed. If any doubt had existed we are relieved from it, by the Proclamation of Buonaparte; he tells us, that he wants Holland for a northern barrier, and that the interests of his empire demand that Holland should be dependant on his will, as if otherwise, it might interfere with the interior economy of the empire. He here alludes to the situation of Antwerp, and those cities which are upon rivers that pass to the sea through the dominions of Holland. The memorable contest between the emperor and the Dutch, respecting the navigation of the Scheld, while Brabant was subject to the House of Austria, must be well remembered. Whether the Dutch were, morally speaking, right or wrong, is not the question, but in a political view, they considered the opening of the Scheld as repugnant to their interests, they opposed it, and opposed it with success. Amsterdam flourished, while Antwerp was mouldering in ruins. Amsterdam may soon be what Antwerp was; and this is the way, that the prosperity of Holland is to be promoted. "The independence and the honour of Holland are now fully secured;" of the independence we have already spoken; the honour indeed had liked to have escaped us, it is a quality that was not expected in such company; if political death , as a nation, can be called "honour," why then the honour of the Dutch is secure, but (as Falstaff says) "I like not such grinning honours." God preserve our country from such prosperity, independence, and honour, and a thousand thanks to the Federal administration, which released us from a compact, that might have furnished an excuse for meddling in our concerns; and, consigned to the everlasting execration of his country, may be that American, who under the plausible name of allies, would make his countrymen slaves!
But now for the fine promises—France may truly be called "the land of promise."—For all this degradation the Dutch are told "Her colonies will (Frenchmen use "shall" and "will" as synonymous) be restored, her flag respected, her commerce "free, and her navy flourishing." When Mynheer hears this, he replies, "thanks to you most potent emperor, what a pity it is that your Majesty did not recollect an old saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of remedy." The poor devil of a Dutchman, thinks it would have been the better way, to have prevented the capture of the colonies, the ruin of his commerce, and the annihilation of the navy. Mynheer with the loss of his independence, still retains his senses, and will know that the restoration of his colonies, and the other blessings, are much easier promised than performed; he knows that France has got enough to do to regain her own colonies, to cause her own flag to be respected, and her own commerce and navy to flourish. Charity begins at home, and the Dutch may calculate, that she will not quit France in haste. Before France can regain her colonies, restore her navy, and have a flourishing commerce, many a severe battle must
be fought and gained, and perhaps every ducat in Holland expended.
On no people, will a French yoke, set heavier than on the Dutch. In the course of the present war, we have mixed with the people of various nations, and we cannot call to mind having seen more than two Hollanders, that were friends to revolutionary France; but the English are not more bitter enemies than the generality of Dutchmen are. For this reason, they will be governed with more than ordinary rigour.
There is one observation in the Paris communication, which deserves particular notice, and is the ne plus ultra of insolence. "She (meaning Holland) is freed from all apprehension." This is, in other words saying, that having nothing more to lose, Holland has no occasion to take any concern for the future. And there is perhaps more truth in this, than any of the other observations; the cares of governing are transferred to a paternal government , the future cares of the Hollander, will be confined to finding the means for satisfying the rapaciousness of Buonaparte's Lieutenants, and their hungry attendants, for such only will be a king of Holland, and his Courtiers.
Some one has observed, "that there is scarcely a misfortune which attends us in life, the cause of which, if we examine carefully, we shall not be able to trace to some imprudence or vice of our own." There is more truth in the observation, than we may at first be disposed to admit, and national misfortune and disgrace, may in the same manner, be traced to the vices and follies of the people, or government of a country. The Dutch are often pitied, but if we carefully examine their conduct we shall find that their present misfortunes have been produced by their own vices and follies.
Soon after the French revolution commenced its destructive career, a party in Holland, powerful in numbers, but contemptible in talents and virtues, adopted all the wild theories of the regicide government, and have been on the stool of repentance ever since; the mild and limited government of a Stadtholder, and the aristocracy, were hateful in the eyes of these regenerated republicans. The Stadtholder and the Nobles were expelled, and their estates confiscated. Behold the end of all this. Instead of having a Prince at the head of their government, descended from ancestors, to whose virtues, constancy and courage, Holland chiefly owed her independence—they have an arbitrary ruler, who is placed over them by the hand of despotism; a ruler sprung up from the hotbed of revolutionary violence & vice, a stranger to their customs, laws & language. For the descendants of native nobles, they will be furnished with foreigners, members of the "Grand Legion of Honour," whose rapacity and insolence, will be found to correspond with the original indigence of their fortunes, and meanness of their condition.
The misfortunes of others, may be turned to our advantage, if we are wise enough to make suitable reflections upon them. May the people of America, warned by the fate of Holland, and other wretched victims of French oppression, avoid their fate by shewing that they know how to appreciate the blessings of a free government, and that they have the courage to defend their rights, when attacked. To exhibit this determination, and attitude, must not be left to men, who will suffer indignity, and insult, and who exhaust those resources, to secure a precarious and suspicious friendship, which should be expended in the maintenance of the national honour, or perhaps the national safety.
Our mail papers from Philadelphia, furnish London advices to the 24th June, one day later than our intelligence by the Hercules. We give such extracts in this day's paper, as appear to deserve consideration.
Peace is still talked of, but the impediments are so many, and daily multiplying, that we do not see how it can take place.
Captain Forman of the ship Washington from New-Orleans, was boarded off Havana by the British brig Port Mahon , the lieutenant of which vessel informed him he had received intelligence from the commander of a New-York brig from Leghorn, that admiral Collingwood had recently captured and sent into Gibraltar 8 French ships of the line, and that he (the captain of the brig) saw them lying there in the Roads. The brig had arrived at English Turn in a very short passage. N. Y. Mer. Adv.
We copy this article as we find it. The first thing that excited our suspicion of the truth of this account was the difficulty of conjecturing what French fleet ; this could be? We are in some measure relieved from this difficulty by referring to a London article of the 19th of May, copied into our paper about a month since, in the following words—
"May 19.—The following intelligence was received this morning:—The Dryad frigate arrived at Madeira on the 17th April. On the 10th, in lat. 31. N. long. 15, 2, W. saw a fleet of 13 sail, 10 of them appeared to be of the line. The Dryad made signals, which they did not answer, in consequence of which, captain Drummond dispatched the Aeolus frigate to Lord Collingwood, and a Guernsey cutter, which was at Madeira, to the Cape of Good Hope."
Notwithstanding this, however, we doubt the truth of this intelligence.
DIED —Yesterday morning at Gosport, in the early bud of youth, Mrs. ANN B. MAUPIN, wife of Dr. George Washington Maupin, and daughter of James Young, Esq. of Gosport.
The case of the brig Izette and cargo has been tried, at Halifax, the 30th ult. and both vessel and cargo are to be restored, on payment of full costs.
The Julianne , Williams, of Boston, bound to the Mediterranean, and another vessel from Boston, belonging to Mr. Keating, have been carried into Halifax. It was expected that the same judgement would be pronounced as in the case of the Izette . Vice Admiral Berkeley is arrived at Halifax. Refectory.
Lord Erskine, a few days ago, upon a case of lunacy, in the court of chancery, said, that he considered the various trusts with which he was invested in a manner as nothing, when compared with the
sacred duty of protecting those who were visited with so severe a calamity as that of mania. He said, it was as much a disease as any other with which it pleased God to afflict mankind, and that he was sure it was always exasperated in its symptoms, and frequently rendered incurable by unkind and rigorous treatment. That he never would permit lunatics to be shut up from the common use of air and their own limbs, when they were capable of enjoying protected enlargement, without danger to others or to themselves; and that, in the management of the estates of lunatics, he would not allow remainder, nor to consider them as encumbrances, or to think that the property was to accumulate for their benefit; but that he would always examine, with the most anxious attention, how much comfort and satisfaction the lunatic was capable of receiving from the enjoyment of that which was his own.
It is impossible for the pen to describe the emotion of sensibility which this declaration from the bench, produced to every auditor in the court, and we are sure it will be felt with equal interest and sympathy by every one of our readers.— Lon. post.
The old Scotch Woman's Prayer. In almost all religious wars the contending powers have occasionally offered up prayers to heaven for their success, and the extirpation of their enemies, and each party have generally added— according to the business of our cause , O Lord! help us, &c. Considering that the cause of both parties, cannot be peculiarly just , it would be perhaps quite judicious, and somewhat more modest, to adopt the language of, or the spirit of an old Scotch woman, who was a settler in the duke of Marlborough's army.—It so happened that this faithful follower of the camp was one evening talking to a venerable sister of the same profession, but not of same country, on the probable consequences of an engagement expected to be fought between the two armies the next morning. "Well," says the English settler, "Well—it will certainly be a most bloody battle, and all I have to say is "may God stand by the right." "De'il pick out your eye for your wacked wish," replied the Scotch one, "God stand by Hamilton's regiment right or wrong !"
From the Boston Gazette.
GENERAL MIRANDA.
In a late English paper (Bell's Messenger) we find a long article on the character and views of General Miranda. Our readers have been furnished with the more prominent parts of the character of this distinguished adventurer; but the following extracts, contain, we believe, a course of remark and observation, that will not be read with indifference:
"But what is the effect of the present system of government in Spain, which is decidedly arbitrary—a government, whose fundamental principle excludes all, but the privileged class from the offices and honours of the state? What we say, is the effect of this system upon the other orders of the people? Why simply, that having nothing to look to as a reward, they have no spur to any extraordinary exertion. There is no effort in the absence of emulation, and no excellence in the absence of effort. The whole mind of the state is palsied; the great remain in indolence, because they can attain the ordinary objects of desire without exertion, and the lower classes will not toil where their toil will not raise them from their destined obscurity."
"Such is the condition of the Spanish Monarchy at this moment, with regard to the production of those eminent men whose aid it so much requires in this season of need. Will it not appear almost a paradox to say that Spain can only be preserved by a Revolution? yet it is only by this event that her latent powers can be called forth, that the dormant and extinguished spark of her former national character can be re-animated. The season of peril and high reward will call this spirit forth. The necessity of the time will shake off those who are inferior to its demands. Rank and place—the slaves of a Court or a Minister—the Generals of a parade,—and Admirals ex-officio, must then retire, and make room for men of more efficacy."
"The monopoly of Spain, and the regulation to which, in common with every other parent country, she has subjected her colonies, has long hung a heavy yoke upon the necks of the colonists. The weight of this yoke has not been alleviated by the sense of the superiority of the mother country. The colonists have not the consolation that their servitude is the tribute for their protection—as incapable of protecting as governing them, the mother country hangs a dead burthen upon her colonies. Like Anchises, in the fable, she is supported on the back of her children; but her children, unlike Aeneas, are not much pleased with the weight. In the language of the same fable, travestied, "they care not how soon they shuffle off the old woman."
"Thus is it at present, and thus has it long been with Spain and her colonies. Her claim to their monopoly must be urged upon her former services, and not upon her present protection. But it is the persuasion of the colonies that this debt of former protection has been paid off by former servitude, and that the service of protection having ceased, the colonial redditus, the monopoly and subjection, should cease with it. In a word, that they should be no longer subject to a power, which can neither give them an intercourse of commerce to mutual advantage in peace, nor probable protection in war."
"The independence of North America gave birth to these principles—the French Revolution has confirmed them. South America is now restrained within her obedience by two bars only—a very weak military force and a militia already corrupted, being in fact but the country itself."
"It was in this situation that gen Miranda conceived his design of effecting his favourite purpose. He promised Mr. Pitt that with ten thousand men he would scour South America, and effect her independence. Mr. Pitt listened to him, but there were two impediments—the state of our armies, and the positive refusal of General Miranda to have any thing to do with the expedition, if he were not at least second in command. There was indeed a third—a doubt as to the policy of throwing Spain into the already overwhelming monarchy of France. If France hesitated to incorporate Spain, it was in the apprehension that England would immediately seize her colonies. If the colonies became independent, Spain would in the same instant become a province of France."
"General Miranda, however, received certain promises, which, had the late minister lived, would have been fulfilled. Mr. Pitt had a great mind.—He was not to be dumfounded by inconsiderable dangers. We are persuaded that his views were latterly directed to Spanish America—but we cannot say that he intended to act as subordinate to the designs of Miranda."
"What has been the subsequent course of Miranda?—He had a mind above servility; he accordingly adopted the singular purpose of attempting this boundless enterprise the conquest of half a world, upon his own single resources."
FROM THE BALANCE.
My soul was formed for more harmonious sounds, Than the discordant din of slanderous tongues.
Slander has been the detestation of the virtuous of every age. The sage and the moralist have laboured in vain to disarm the viper of its power.—It still lives. It is generated in the hot-bed of indolence,

and its lurking places are the strong holds of satan. My soul sickens with the sulphureous breath of envy and malice—I hate the baneful spirit that broods over revenge—But gratitude exalts the soul, and elevates the mind above those grovelling pursuits, which belong exclusively to that portion of community who fatten on slander and detraction. Those who are ready to make liberal allowances for the frailties and imperfections of others, and are ever ready to view their faults in the most favourable light, deserve our highest veneration and esteem.
I love the salubrious regions where friendship sheds the pellucid dew of charity and benevolence—that charity which draws a veil over the inadvertencies, and exhibits the virtues of all its acquaintances to view. I honour the friend that dares maintain the cause of injured innocence in defiance of reproach.
"O for the bright complexion, cordial warmth, and elevated spirit of a friend!"
The father of the late king of Portugal one day held an argument with the marquis de Pombal, on the power of kings; the latter maintained that they had limits—the sovereign would admit of none, and said to his courtier with great warmth—"If I ordered you to throw yourself into the sea, you ought, without hesitation to jump in head foremost." The marquis immediately turned short and went towards the door. The king, surprised, asked him where he was going. "To learn to swim, Sire." The king laughed heartily, and the conversation ended.
EXTRACTS
From an Oration, delivered at Danbury, on the 4th of July, by Mr. WILLIAM BELDEN.
"Let us now make a pause; and compare, for a moment, our present prosperous state, with that which fell to the lot of our progenitors. We find ourselves in a land abounding with all the necessaries, and all the delicacies of life—We literally enjoy a feast of fat things. Our ancestors were borne down by poverty, or driven to the extremities of famine.—When they first planted themselves in this country, the only inhabitants were savage men and savage beasts. The moose, the bear, and the buffalo, were ranging, in frequent herds, the solitary desert. Look abroad on this once desolate waste, and the eye is presented with the grateful view of fields, smiling in verdure, and loaded with the richest plenty. The elegant mansion and the stately edifice are now to be seen where the scanty wigwam of the savage afforded him a wretched security against the inclemencies of the seasons.
"O'er these sweet fields, so lovely now, and gay, Where modest nature finds each want supply'd, Where home-born happiness delights to play, And counts her little flock with household pride, Long frown'd, from age to age, a forest wide: Here hung the slumbering bat; the serpent dive Nested his brood, and drank the impoison'd tide; Wolves peal'd, the dark, drear night, in hideous choir; Nor shun th' unmeasur'd howl from Sol's terrific fire.
No champing cot imbank'd the pebbly stream; No mansion tow'r'd nor garden teem'd with good; Nor lawn expanded to the April beam; Nor mellow harvest hung its bending load; Nor science dwu'd; nor life with beuty glow'd; Nor temple whiten'd in the enchanting dell; In clusters wild the sluggish wigwam stood; And borne in snaky paths, the Indian fell, Now aim'd the death unseen, now scream'd the ty-ger yell."
"The dread of these ills has long been dispelled; the savage yell is now retired to the distant west; and "the darkness of midnight" no longer "glitters with the blaze of our dwellings." Our ancestors had no arts, no wealth, no improvements; our agriculture and manufactures afforded opulence to our farmers and our tradesmen; whilst our merchants are gathering wealth from every climate, by a commerce which is second to that of only one nation under heaven.
"Let us, too, while reflecting on this subject, just cast a look towards the eastern continent. From the delightful scene, which we have been just contemplating, where liberty, prosperity, and peace, unite their invigorating influence; we turn to a "barren waste, in which no salutary root takes place, no verdure quickens." If the view is painful, it will at least, be productive of one pleasing effect; it will give exercise to our gratitude. There is something like pleasure to be experienced, even when we behold a ship tossed by a tempest.
"The desolating hand of war is now scattering ruin and death over those populous and fertile regions. France lies prostrate at the feet of a military despot. Germany is exhibiting the convulsive struggles of her expiring moments. Switzerland and Holland, where freedom once delighted to dwell, are now numbered with departed republics. Spain exhibits the miserable spectacle of drivelling old age; incapable of self-direction; and following implicitly the guidance of an interested protector. The republics of Italy know no alternative but to clasp their chains and submit. Russia is careful only to obtain the least humiliating terms of her lord and master; and to make her degradation appear the result of her own determination and choice. The European part of Turkey has nothing left but her savage ferocity, civil discord, and a chance of masters. The nations of the north, severe as their climate, and rough as the soil which they inhabit, know nothing of civil liberty; and deserve a character superior only to that of savages. On the whole, the eastern world appears to be hastening to an awful crisis. Great Britain alone stands between France and universal dominion. It is not improbable that a new Roman empire, pressed down by a military despotism, is to be erected upon the ruins of the several nations of modern Europe.—Should this be the event of the present convulsions, how melancholy, how degraded, will be the condition of humanity in that quarter of the globe! Think of independent nations erased; of ancient dynasties overturned.—Think of national independence lost; of the spirit of half the world subdued and broken down.—Think of a world of slaves!"
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.
A Liverpool paper of the 26th June, contains the subsequent article.
"On Thursday last, arrived at this port, in ship Diana from Baltimore, Mr. Pinckney, one of the gentlemen appointed by the American government, in conjunction with Mr. Monroe, to discuss the differences now subsisting between that country and Great Britain; and on Saturday set out from Lillyman's Hotel, for London.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Via Philadelphia.
LONDON, June 24.
We last night received Dutch papers to the 22d inst. and this morning the Hamburg mail due on Wednesday arrived. The former are filled with accounts of the arrival of their majesties the new king and queen of Holland at the Hague. They arrived there on the evening of the 17th, and took up their residence at the house in the wood; they were attended by a large body of cavalry, and the road through which they passed was lined with troops, all French. General Lauriston, on taking possession of Ragusa, has published a proclamation, in which he states,
that the enemies of France had too much influence in the Ragusan republic, and that Buonaparte, feeling thereby hurt, ordered him to take possession of it; and adds, that he will keep possession of it until the Russians shall have evacuated not only Cattaro, but Corfu, and the whole republic of the Seven Islands, and until the Russian squadron shall have quitted the Adriatic.
The intelligence brought by the mail is more than usually uninteresting. No part of the French troops have yet evacuated Germany, nor do they shew any disposition to give up Brannau to the Austrians. A letter has been circulated on the Continent, said to have been written by Buonaparte to the king of Bavaria, requesting him to abdicate his throne in favour of his son. We are, of course, unable to vouch for the authenticity of this letter; but if it be not genuine, the style of Buonaparte is very well imitated.
PENZANCE, June 18.
Arrived from a cruise, La Confiance sloop of war, and the Sarah private ship of war, of Liverpool, the latter bringing with her the Hamburg ship the Margaretta Cornelia, L. Nicholson, from Bordeaux, with wine, &c. for Hamburg, supposed to be French property, and the American brig Mount Vernon, J. Owen, from Virginia, with tobacco to Falmouth for orders, in consequence of not being provided with a register.
LIVERPOOL, June 25.
POLITICAL RETRO-SPECT.
Notwithstanding the secrecy observed by his majesty's ministers in their diplomatic proceedings, a secrecy which must be applauded even by their most strenuous opponents, the sound of peace has been more loud and grateful to the public ear during the last week, than at any period for the two preceding years. That negotiations of some kind are carrying on, is, we think, undeniable. The idea is warranted by the interchange of communications between the two governments, as well as by the rapid and almost uninterrupted rise of the funds, originating in the purchase of considerable quantities by houses of the first respectability, and particularly by the agents and brokers of persons generally understood to be in possession of the best and earliest intelligence. Yet, when we consider the wise and rigid precautions adopted by administration, and the arts and the treachery of the enemy, we confess ourselves at a loss to discover any real and solid grounds for forming an opinion, that negotiations are not carrying on, but that they are likely to lead to a secure and honourable peace.
Before we enter into any reasoning on this subject, it may not be unnecessary to remark that the report of Lord Yarmouth having had a share in the communications which may have taken place between France and Great Britain appears altogether unfounded. Neither by his habits or life, nor by his acquisitions and talents is he qualified to be the medium of such interchanges of sentiment. The noble lord's abilities are not allowed. To tower beyond mediocrity, his character and capacity must have been known to M. Talleyrand, and we cannot bring ourselves to believe that either that subtle minister or Mr. Fox would be gratified with the services of such an agent. On the other hand, we can scarcely think his lordship would have condescended to sink himself to the level of a common messenger, a mere state post boy or letter-carrier. With respect to Mr. Adair's mission, we are confident it must be of the highest importance; but from the shortness of the time since his departure, and absolute necessity of co-operating with Russia in the adjustment of preliminaries, nothing can have reached government in the part of that gentleman to justify the prevalent opinion in favour of peace.
Looking, however, at the reciprocal state of the two principal belligerent powers, what we peculiarly contend for is that, whether negotiations have, or have not been hitherto carried on with a favourable appearance, they can hold out no satisfactory promise and earnest of terminating in a peace such as his majesty's ministers could make, or the country at large would be gratified with. For this sentiment we have only to refer our readers to the actual situation, to the undisguised conduct, to the avowed opinions of the emperor of the French. Of Buonaparte's anxiety to obtain peace, nothing can entertain a doubt. By that, and that alone, he can have ships, colonies and commerce. But who is there so weak, so ignorant of human nature, and above all, so little acquainted with the mind and propensities of this extraordinary man, as to believe that even the treaty of Amiens, explained and acted upon in his own sense and meaning will satisfy him? The system which he chalked out for himself, and has since steadily pursued from his elevation to the Consulate, is now too clearly understood to be mistaken. He is determined to extend his conquests, to enlarge his power, to establish his controul over the Continent, as we encroach our colonial possessions & consolidate our empire on the ocean. What is his new kingdom of Naples but a set off against our victory off Trafalgar, and the sovereignty of Holland in the person of his brother Louis, but a counterbalance to the conquest of the Cape of Good Hope?—He knows we have other acquisitions to make, and other triumphs to expect by sea. But he has also more monarchies to erect as vassalages and dependencies on his empire of the West, and capture of his brother Jerome, or some new victory gained by our fleets, will probably be followed by investing prince Murat with the sovereignty of Switzerland, under the title of king of Helvetia, as the fief of France. He has still more revolutions to make but he reserves them for the exigency of the case. The fate of Portugal is in his hands, and the new Germanic Constitution may give rise to partitions and arrangements, at present little thought of. It consequently follows, that if he consents to peace, he will only consent to one worse than that of Amiens. He will not, while he has any prospect of adding to our weight of taxation, relinquish a particle of his power in the continent, nor allow us to retain what we have conquered from himself, or what is the same thing, from his allies and dependents. Buonaparte's recent reconciliation with the Ottoman Porte and the intrigues he is now known to be carrying on in the Court of St. Petersburg, are, unquestionably, little calculated to lower the arrogance of his pretensions and to soften him into a compliance with such terms as we might safely offer.
MILAN, June 7.
The following proclamation, published at Ragusa, by general Lauriston, explains the causes and conditions of his military operations:
"Napoleon Bonaparte of the French and King of Italy, &c.
"The many concessions made to the enemies of France, had placed the republic of Ragusa in a state of hostility, so much the more dangerous as it was carried on under the appearance of friendship and neutrality. The entrance of the French troops into Dalmatia, far from preventing such conduct gave further occasion to our enemies to exercise their influence in the state of Ragusa; and whatever were the motives of the condescension of the magistrates of this state, the emperor was acquainted with the circumstance. His dignity became concerned in putting an end to practices so contrary to the laws of neutrality.
"In consequence, in the name, and by the order, of the emperor of the French and King of Italy, I take possession of the city and territory of Ragusa. Notwithstanding I declare, that it is the inten-
tion of his majesty the emperor and king to acknowledge the independence and neutrality of this State, as soon as the Russians shall have evacuated Albania, the island of Corfu, and the other Venetian islands, and that the Russian squadron shall have quitted the coast of Dalmatia.
"I promise assistance and protection to all the Ragusans; I shall cause the laws, existing usages, and property, to be respected. In short, accordingly to the line of conduct which shall be observed by the inhabitants, I will take care that they shall have no reason to complain of the presence of the French Army.
"The present government shall continue; it shall exercise the same functions, and retain the same titles. Its relations, as well with neutral States as with those in alliance with France, shall remain as they were before.
"The Commissary for commercial affairs to the Senate shall exercise the functions of Imperial Commissary.
(Signed) "LAURISTON." Given at Ragusa, May 27, 1806."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Betsey, Whitbie, 21 days from Tobago, Rum, Nash & Chowning. The sch'r Farmer, sailed in company. The brig Ruby, Stocking, sailed 6 days before for New-London.—Left there Aug. 1, brig Merchant, Pope, of Kennnebec to sail in 3 days for Boston; Stranger, Perkins, of and for Kennnebec in 18 days.—Schooner Adams, Hall, to sail for Boston in 3 days.—Aug. 5, off Montserrat, spoke sch'r Maria James, of New-Haven, bound in and to sail in 10 days.—Parted with the sch'r Farmer Aug. 6, in lat. 18, 45, long. 64, 30.
British brig Neptune, Brown, 61 days from Guernsey, Ballast, R. Blow.
Sch'r Falcon, Henderson, 12 days from Portsmouth, Ballast, P. Dana.
Sch'r Enterprize, Fitzhugh, 7 days from New-York.
The sch'r Russel, from Lisbon for this port, was spoken on the 10th July, out 23 days.
The General Green from this port to Liverpool, was spoken on the 4th July, out 8 days.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Highland Mary, Strong, Antwerp. Almira, Whipple, Philadelphia. Ann & Hope, Graves, Providence, R. I. Sch'r Betsey, Whitbie, Tobago. Albert, Basset, Boston. Three Friends, Hawes, do. Enterprize, Fitzhugh, New-York. CLEARED. Ship James Cook, Cox, City Point.
The Rev. THOMAS DAVIS, formerly an inhabitant of this borough, will perform Divine Service at the Episcopal Church on Sunday morning. The inhabitants generally are invited to attend.
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow, 23d inst. at 11 o'Clock, Will be Sold, on Gibson's Wharf, 2 Hogsheads, 3 Tierces, and 40 Barrels first quality Jamaica SUGAR, at 60 days for all sums over 100 dollars—under cash.
ALSO, 30 Hhds. choice retailing Molasses, at 90 days for all sums over 100 dollars—under Cash. Approved indorsed Notes will be required. Edward Frith, V. M. August 22. 104
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court of Norfolk County, Will be Sold, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, at the premises, on a credit of six months, A LOT OF LAND, in the Town of Portsmouth, near the river at the intersection of Crawford and Loudon Streets—It is pleasantly and advantageously situated for business, and has on it a spacious Dwelling-House, and necessary out-houses. It is the Lot now occupied by Capt. Newell, and late the property of Samuel Davis, deceased. The Commissioners. August 18. tds 92
A GREAT CONCERT
WILL BE PERFORMED At Mr. Riffaud's Long Room, well known for the convenience of such performances. Mr. RIFFAUD respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen, that
THIS EVENING, August 22,
He intends to give an excellent MUSICAL CONCERT, which will be performed by seven Gentlemen, Italian Musicians, just arrived from Naples; among the number two children, the one eleven years, and the other nine years of age, who blow elegantly the French Horn, and in a manner to astonish the public; the others are two fine Clarinets, two good Violins, and an excellent Bass.
The goodness and newness of such Musick, gives Mr. Riffaud great hopes of encouragement from the Amateurs. The Concert will begin as follows:
1st. A Grand Overture with all the Instruments. 2d. The two Children, the one 11 and the other 9 years, will sing an Italian Air. 3d. A Duet performed on the French Horn by the two Boys. 4th. A Grand Symphony. 5th. An Italian Duet, sung by the two Boys. 6th. A Duet on the French Horn, the echo of which will be heard as if far off. 7th. The whole Band will play American and Italian Marches.
** The Concert will begin precisely at half past seven. Admittance Fifty Cents—A Ticket will be given at the Door, and Refreshments will be delivered at the Bar for said Ticket.
Mr. Riffaud will be provided with good ICE CREAMS, &c. August 22. 103
For SALE, The good fast sailing SHIP ELIZA, coppered to the bends, burthen 275 tons. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. August 22. tf 106
For Freight or Charter, The fine fast-sailing Ship FALCON, Robert Henderson, Master, burthen 273 tons, 14 months old, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. App'y to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 22. tf 105
FOR RENT, A HOUSE in Main-Street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. George Dashiell; possession may be had on the second day of December next. Apply to James Tucker. August 22. 3t 107
Wanted Immediately, a quantity of Musk Rat SKINS, Northern Rabin do. Beaver application to do.—For which Cash will be given on Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. August 22. 8w 108
RIDING CHAIRS.
A few very elegant, single, and Double RIDING CHAIRS, just received, and for Sale by Price & Waddey.
Who are this day landing from Schooner Charming Mary, Capt. Potter, from Philadelphia, 5 hhds. & 10 bbls. Penington's Loaf SUGAR. August 20. tf 99
Landing from on board the Schooner Harriot, 60 Tierces RICE, and a few bales of COTTON—For Sale by Fisk & Catlett. August 20. tf 100
FOR SALE, A Fire-Proof HOUSE in Little-Water Street, opposite Mr. David M'Allister's; subject to a ground rent of 44 dollars per annum, and rents for 240 dollars per annum; on lease of 99 years renewable for ever. A long credit will be given for negotiable notes with approved endorsers. For terms, apply to James Mitchell, Stone Cutter. Who has on hand, A supply of the best FREE STONE, to be cut on moderate terms. August 20. 2w3* 94
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
FOR SALE, On board the Schooner J. N. just arrived, 31,000 feet clean BOARDS, 10 hogsheads N. E. RUM, 200 Rheams Wrapping PAPER, 434 Cords Hemlock BARK—Apply to Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 96
500 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, from Mayo's Mills—For Sale by Moses Myers. August 18. tf 82
FOR SALE, Now landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Patrick Bourke, Capt. Blay, from Antigua, 14 hhds. Muscovado, and 26 tierces Clayed SUGAR, by C. & F. Whittle. August 18. tf 83
102 hogsheads choice SUGAR, Landing from on board the Brig Peace, from Trinidad.—For Sale by Moses Myers. ALSO, 50 pipes 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY. August 18. tf 84
The friends of Thomas Norman John Marshal, 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
40 Dozen excellent PORT WINE, For SALE by Angus Martin. August 18. 4w 89
FOR SALE, 150 Barrels, 50 half do. New Superfine FLOUR, From Rutherford's Mills. James Herron. August 18. 2 91
ANCHOVIES, By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
Received per the Schooner Ranger, 17 Puncheons Tobago RUM. 5 do. do. MOLASSES. For SALE by Wilson, Cunningham, & co. August 8. 3w 58
Prime PORK, (N. Y. Inspection) in barrels, do. Cargo do. 2 Tons of CORDAGE; 6 Sets Fancy Chairs—For Sale by J. NEWCOMB. August 8. tf 89
NEW WHEAT FLOUR, In barrels and half barrels, for family use, for Sale by I. & W. Southgate. August 4. 6t 50
FOR SALE, The LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it is 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 paid 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 Willoughby'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
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Partnership of John D. Haldane, & Co. of Norfolk, expired this 11th day of August, 1806, by limitation of time, agreeable to their copartnership articles. All persons having claims against the said firm, will exhibit them to the said John D. Haldane and Alexander Baird, for settlement, and those indebted to the concern, are requested to make payment to the said John D. Haldane and Alexander Baird, who are fully authorised to grant discharges. John Baird, John D. Haldane. August 11. 3w 72
Now Landing on our Wharf, from the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua, 50 Puncheons fine flavoured RUM, For Sale on liberal credit, by Conway & F. Whittle. July 23. tf 19

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THIS edition will be published from the copies revised and corrected by Dr. Franklin, the corrections of which are in the hand writing of the author, and may be seen by any gentleman, in the possession of the editor of the Aurora.
The publication of the writings of Dr. Franklin in a complete edition, was long contemplated by the late Benjamin Franklin Bache, his grandson, who transferred the copy which was devised to Mr. W. Temple Franklin, for publication. It was originally designed to publish that corrected edition in three languages, and in England, Germany, France, and America, at the same time; this expectation was frustrated by the devisee (W. Temple Franklin) who it is asserted with great apparent probability, sacrificed the work and the honourable trust reposed in him, for money, to the mortal hatred of the English ministry against the deceased.
As soon as this fact was known, the editor of the Aurora turned his attention to the collection of every paper and circumstance which could tend to preserve and do honour to the memory of a man, to whom America particularly owes so much, and who, as he was among the first who reflected back lustre on his native country, must continue to be ranked to the latest posterity, among its greatest benefactors and ornaments.
Early admiration of Dr. Franklin; educated in veneration and reverence of his character—and other incidental circumstances not necessary to be pointed out, have concurred to favour the collection of the best materials that could be obtained, after the sacrifice of the work by the devisee.
With some industry, and with some expense, the editor has possessed himself, not only of the copy with the corrections and additions in Dr. Franklin's hand-writing; but also of several articles which have never appeared in any former collection; and of some, which have never appeared in print. Proposals would have appeared long since in this city, had not an advertisement of an intended edition, been published in the English press; the present editor thought it might be possible that the edition advertised was that which Mr. Temple Franklin was entrusted with; but it now appears that the English edition is only a new edition of the former compilation with small additions; but still deficient, on a comparison with the corrected papers in the hands of the editor.
The whole will now be carefully collated, and the work executed in a style worthy of the great patriarch of American liberty, and the apostle of the American press.
The additional papers will form at least a volume, perhaps more—the authentic papers already printed, form three—and it is intended to begin with the second volume, which will be put to press immediately, and to publish the Biography last, so that such additional particulars as may throw any light on the life of this great man, may be engaged on the memoir; to obtain which and other important materials, the editor will spare neither pains nor expense.
Gentlemen who may be possessed of authentic or original papers, or correspondents of Dr. F. will render public service by communicating them to the editor.
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The work will be ornamented with numerous engravings, a vignette to each volume,—a whole length portrait from the best likeness allowed to be in existence, now in the possession of the editor.
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August 1. tf 31
We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica, 57 puncheons high proof RUM, 15 Hogsheads MOLASSES —which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by
Redmon & Frith.
ON HAND.
A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. tf 834
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb 24. tf 536
By the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 inches, English PAINTS and OILS, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 GH CASES; 20 Boxes STCARS
They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of
GROCERIES.
Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
A request to the Benevolent and Humane.
WHEREAS, in Septem- ber last, I took JOHN JONES, son of Mary Jones, a lad about 12 years of age, from the Berkeley Spring to this city, under a mistaken notion that his mother had a right (since she actually exercised it) to bind her son to me; and whereas, the said John Jones, getting probably informed of the nullity of the indenture, did on the 21st or 22d of October, (after my setting out for Alexandria,) leave my house, and staid several days at a Mr. Albert's, a baker, on Shockoe Hill, by whom he was brought back, but left my house a second time, on the same or the next day, as I have been informed on my return, saying that he wished to go back to his mother, that he knew every step of the road, and should find in Fredericksburg plenty of wagons to carry him to Winchester: And whereas, I learned lately to my great surprise, from Captain John Hunter, at the Berkeley Springs, to whom I had occasion to write, that the said John Jones had neither been seen nor heard of, which has been confirmed since by a letter from his mother to me; I therefore request by this publick notice, all and every person or persons, who may harbour the before named John Jones, or know of his place of abode, or what has become of him, to communicate their intelligence to his disconsolate mother at the Berkeley Springs, or the subscriber in Richmond.
June 21st, 1801. G. S. STRAS. The said John Jones is rather tall for his age, slender but well made, has a fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, a number of freckles in the face, he is slightly and active, rides well on horseback, and can drive a waggon.
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
FOR SALE. A quantity of New-York and English SLATE, of superior quality. Reilly & Tunis. June 23. tf 837
For Sale, or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. M'Caw. June 25. 2m 860
All persons indebted to the estate of the late Wm. DAVIES, Esq. will please make payment and those to whom the estate is indebted, will please furnish their accounts properly attested, in order that provision may be made for their payment. Fortescue Whittle, Adm'r. June 18. 3m 838
Landings at Murray's wharf, from on board the ship Caledonian, 1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT, 109 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. For Sale by A. Maclure. June 9. tf 822
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE P. RUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
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. 25. tf 534
FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground on Main-street, Opposite to Mr. Woodward's cab net maker's shop, supposed to be 27 feet front and 196 feet deep—Also, one LOT on Little Water Street, supposed to be 23 feet front and 50 feet deep. For particulars, apply to George Vashon, July 30. 1m 28 Kempsville.
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills, viz 5000 Bags 3 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 300 doz. Watch Chains, assorted, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 25 do. coarse thread, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 10 do. fine do, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 100 boxes of Goddard's Spanish Segars, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Osnaburgs, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 160 pieces Platters, white and brown, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 15 pieces Dowlas, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 20 do. Checks, 5 do. Toys, 40 do. Britannias, 6000 Toy Marbles, 40 do. Rouans, 1 case fine Hats, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 100 wt Twine, 20 do. fine Bed ticking, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 24 do. Mattress Ticking, 25 boxes short Pipes, three 18 do. German Canvas, groce each, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls per piece, 1 case Gun, 14 do. do. 37 yds each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, 240 do. Velvet Ribbons, a sorted, Goggles plain and green, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, Pistols, an elegant assortment, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 1 do. case superior Hair Triggers, 2000 wt Lamb's Wool, superior quality, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do. common, single do, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, Flutes, patent and plain, 2000 bunches red Ganet Beads, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourins; Flageolets, 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 Boxes, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sugar 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 Bells, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flints, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 600 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. tf 744
FOR SALE, 40 Hogsheads Surinam SUGARS, 39 do. Grenada RUM, MADEIRA WINE, in Pipes, Hhds. and qr. casks, 7 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, PORK, HERRINGS, Navy and Ship BREAD, and a few Bags PEPPER. James Dykes, & Co. August 11. 3t 67
FOR SALE, 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
Now Publishing in New-York, BY SAMUEL STANBURY, J. & T. RONALDS, J. OSBORN, and GEORGE F. HOPKINS, AN ELEGANT AND CORRECT EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME, OCTAVO, OF WALKER'S Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, And Expositor of the English Language. From the third London Edition: containing the last improvements and corrections of the Author.
TO THE PUBLICK. THE state of polite literature in a nation may generally be ascertained by the care which the well educated bestow upon the cultivation of their native tongue. To write and speak it with propriety and purity, are attainments both elegant and valuable; while contempt of them is a mark of barbarism in the character of either an age or an individual. And in proportion as men of learning become men of taste, they attend not only to the substance and form of their language, but also to the graces of utterance. In the polished countries of Europe, no speaker, who disregards the laws of Orthoepy, can hope for the approbation of any but the vulgar. In the United States, English composition is yet in its infancy, and correct enunciation is only beginning to be studied. It is a curious fact, that with a less dissimilarity of accent between adjoining counties, there are very few instances of right pronunciation to be found among our best scholars. Nothing can be more gratifying to the ear, even slightly habituated to the principles of orthoepy, than the offences which are perpetually committed against them by almost every speaker in publick and private. The solicitude recently discovered, and every day increasing, to rectify our errors on this point, indicates advancing refinement; and, in order to accelerate its progress, the publick will shortly be presented with a new, accurate, and beautiful edition of "Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language." Eulogium on this work is unnecessary to those who are acquainted with it. For the basis of it is the magnificent Dictionary of the celebrated Dr. JOHNSON. But the peculiar excellence of WALKER'S lies in reducing English pronunciation to such a degree of precision as to render his work a Standard. The words are spelled in such a manner as to exhibit the true force of the letters, and enable the eye to co-operate with the ear in directing the organs of speech. A key to the vowel sounds, simple in its form and easily applied, is at the top of every page. Besides an acute investigation of the whole doctrine of English accent, syllabication, &c. prefixed to his volume, Mr. WALKER has annexed to anomalous and dubious articles, disquisitions which display much delicacy and candour of criticism. No man appears to have understood better the fastidiousness of language, or to have treated it with more caution and address. In re-printing this elaborate production, the result of long and patient research into the analogies of the language, and of many years observation of the most accomplished speakers in the desk, in the senate, at the bar, and on the stage, the publishers flatter themselves that they will perform an acceptable service to the American student. Extending their view beyond the calculation of momentary gain, they hope to secure a permanent profit, and add reputation to the American press, by the superiority of their edition. As the value of a pronouncing Dictionary depends entirely upon its accuracy, they pledge themselves to omit nothing on their own part which labour can effect; and to avail themselves of the best literary aid which it is possible to procure.
POSTSCRIPT. WHEN we undertook the re-printing of this work, no other American edition was in contemplation; or at least, no notice had been given by any other Booksellers of such an intention. No sooner was our edition announced, than a company in Philadelphia set about the same work; and, in their zeal to anticipate ours, they have already employed several presses on their own, which will doubtless appear several weeks before the New-York edition can be completed. We will not boast of the rapidity with which our edition advances, but we will lay claim to a greater merit—the bestowal of the most time, diligence, and care, and attention, which such a work demands; and we expect that the typographical excellence and accuracy of our impression, will, in the estimation of all persons of judgment, more than compensate the comparative delay which will be necessarily required. Our address, announcing to the publick the New-York edition, having been extensively circulated, and it not being yet generally known that any other edition is in the press, we have been induced, by a regard to our own interests, to give this notice, that when the Philadelphia edition appears, it may not be mistaken for that which we are now publishing. It was not, at first, our intention to ask Subscriptions; for we feared no competition when we undertook the work. A rival edition, however, having been begun, we deem it proper to secure by this means all the benefit which may be derived from those persons who would patronize or purchase our edition, in preference to the other.
CONDITIONS. The work shall be printed on a fine wove medium paper; it shall be neatly bound and lettered, and delivered to Subscribers at Three Dollars and Fifty Cents. A liberal allowance will be made to those who subscribe for a number of copies. Subscriptions to the above Work, received at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 28. 1awtf 20
DESERTION. DESERTED from this Garrison, on Sunday the 20th instant, JOHN BUSH, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, private in my Company of Artillerists, 24 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, brown hair, fresh complexion, by occupation a taylor. JOHN LYNCH, a native of Philadelphia, artificer in said company, 24 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, fresh complexion, by occupation a house-carpenter. JOHN MINOUR, a native of Philadelphia, musician, 5 feet 5 inches high, 17 years old, blue eyes, brown hair, hair complexion, occupation a painter. Thirty Dollars will be given as a reward for the above men, or ten dollars for each delivered at this post, to any Officer of the United States army, or secured in any goal, and information given, so that said deserters may be brought back to their duty.
John Saunders, Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding Fort Nelson, July 25th, 1806. 6t 14
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bates Fine CASSAS, 5 do Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
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
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice 4th proof RUM, Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica. Redmon & Frith. July 11. tf 899
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. 70,275   10,623 129,655   Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500   Dolls. 125,155 
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. 1000 do. 16,000   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. 155   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. 125,000 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 Newsum, 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, Agt & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY. EPHRAIM WELCH, No. 88, Main-Street, WITH gratitude acknowledges the liberal encouragement the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Public have been pleased to offer since the introduction of his Nail Manufactory in this Borough, and informs them that he has erected all his Machines new, which are very considerably improved, and continues to manufacture the best quality—and has on hand for SALE, a constant supply of Patent NAILS and BRADS, Which is cut length ways of the hoop, and to accommodate his customers, has thought proper to reduce the prices as follows, by the keg for Cash, viz. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Brads at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Nails at 9d. 1-2 per lb. Sheathing Nails at 7d. 1-2 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 2d. and 2d. do. at 2s. 3d. per M ALSO FOR SALE, Crowley and German Steel Hoop IRON.—Nail Machines made and warranted good, on short notice. N. B. All of the Nails, Brads, and Articles, sold at the Manufactory. June 13. tf 831
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, 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
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchon. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
NORFOLK. PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance