Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-10-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 1805.
[NO. 46.]
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 A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL. Burthen about 200 hogheads—Having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28. tf 233
FOR SALE, The good Brig FAIR AMERICAN, Now lying off Loyall's Wharf, and ready to take in a cargo—A good bargain may be had if application is made on or before the 8th day of November; if not sold before that time, she will then be offered at Publick Auction, on 3, 6, and 9 months credit, for approved endorsed paper. Apply to Thomas Seaman, or Wm. Hartsborne, jun. October 28. 234
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The Schooner CHARMING MARY, Norfolk and Richmond Packet—Having two-thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all next week. For terms apply to Thomas Allan.
ALSO, FOR SALE, Two Pair Double Fortified 4 Pounders, with Carriages complete.—Apply as above. October 28.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing coppered Ship SUSAN & SARAH, JAMES MARNER, Master:—Having excellent accommodations, will take freight and passengers, on application to the Master on Board, or to Moses Myers. October 28. tf 232
FOR SALE, OR CHARTER, The Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen about 1300 barrels.—Will be sold on liberal terms, if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Marsden's Wharf. October 28. 2w 231
FOR SALE, The Sloop HARRIOT, Burthen about thirty tons.—A sound, staunch vessel, with all her sails, tackle and apparel; one good new cable and anchor, with a new boat, and a new Franklin stove in the cabin, and a cambouse on deck.—For further particulars, inquire of John Camp, Marsden's Wharf, or the Captain on board. October 25. 3* 229
FOR BORDEAUX, The Brig CATHARINE, CAPT. JOHN CHILTON. Burthen 180 bds. Tobacco—will be ready to receive a Cargo in ten days—For freight or passage apply to Mr. John Foster, Richmond; Messrs. Galle & Parker, Petersburg; or Thomas Willock. October 13. 217
MOLASSES. Landing this day, from the Schooner Virginia, Captain Forsyth, on Gibson's Wharf. For Sale, by Edward Roberts. The said Schooner is offered FOR SALE OR FREIGHT. Burthen 1200 barrels. Also on Hand, A few Tons Chipp Campêche LOGWOOD. St. Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hogsheads and Barrels. October 16. tf 210
FOR SALE, The American Ship HERCULES, Now in this harbour, in complete order for the reception of a cargo—She sails fast, is composition fastened, and coppered to light water mark—is nine years old, and measures 249 tons. Any person wishing to ship a cargo of tobacco to France, will find it to their interest to purchase this Ship, which, if not previously disposed of, will be sold at Ventue, on our Wharf, the first day of November, precisely at 12 o'clock. C. & F. WHITTLE.
WE WANT A Freight of Tobacco for the American Ship PORTLAND, Burthen 520 Hogsheads, James R. Callender, Master, to a Port in France. October 16. tf 212
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, To a Port in France, The Prussian Brig TWO FRIENDS, BOYLAU, Master:—Burthen about 200 hogheads tobacco.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or WILLIAM PENNOCK. October 14. 5w 203
FOR NANTZ, The American Brig ALEXANDER, Captain WILLIAM LAUGHTON. Burthen about 200 tons.—Two-thirds of her cargo being engaged, will sail by the 24th instant—For freight of the balance or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Captain on board, or John Newell, jun. October 11. 196
FOR LIVERPOOL, The excellent Ship EDWIN, THOMAS, Master:—Can take 100 hogheads on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. October 2. 3w 189
[From papers received at Philadelphia by the Benj. Franklin, from London.]
LONDON, Aug. 30. Amidst the many delusions which have been from time immemorial, which are at the present day and which in all probability, ever will be practised upon the country, no one has been more successful, if we may judge by the frequent repetition of the experiment, than the attempt to persuade us, that men in power, whoever they may be, are fools and rogues; and that men out of power, whoever they may be, are sages and honest fellows. Nevertheless, one should suppose, that the experience of a man's own life, and the information that he must obtain from history, would be sufficiently to convince him, that this criterion in estimating character, is not quite infallible; that there is nothing in the wand of office which at once deprive the possessor of integrity and wisdom; and that under any administration, however illustrious for talents and virtue, there must always exist a set of men, whose interest it is, or at least, who think it is their interest, openly to depreciate what in secret they revere. These observations were suggested to us by an article, in an opposition paper of yesterday, on the rumoured dissolution of Parliament, in which Mr. Pitt and his friends are loaded with every opprobrious epithet, expressive of baseness and imbecility. The writer has chosen a rather unfortunate moment for this attack, or, we beg his pardon, he may perhaps wish to shew his courage by venturing on a kind of political forlorn hope. We admire his daring spirit of adventure, although we cannot but wish it were exercised in a way more likely to reward the gallantry he has displayed. It does not seem probable, that he will induce the country to condemn the measures which the comprehensive mind of the minister prompted him to pursue, at the very instant when the awakening feelings of the great powers on the continent prove the expediency of those measures. It does not seem probable, that he will induce the country to believe with him, that Mr. Pitt's name is indissolubly associated with the degradation of Europe and the aggrandizement of France, because unluckily for his assertion, the country must recollect, that, under the administration of Mr. Pitt, Great Britain has uniformly, and for a long time, resisted the aggressions of France; and that she now forms a rallying point for the other European nations, which, had different counsels been followed, would have been wanting to them. Unconnected as we are with any party, it must, we think, on a due and dispassionate consideration of the subject, appear the glory of Mr. Pitt's life, that (placed as he has been in circumstances of such peculiar difficulty, that no precedent existed by which his conduct could be regulated,) he has hitherto steered the vessel of the state safely through the tempest by which she was and is assailed, and will, we doubt not, convey her ultimately into the port of security. Having first to contend with the principles of France, he has now to contend with her arms. The former have been defeated; the latter will, we confidently hope, meet with a similar fate. That in the prosecution of this arduous contest, it would be desirable that the present ministry should be supported by the united abilities of the country, we readily admit. It is our sincere wish that such a combination should be formed; we have on every occasion endeavoured to promote it. We have therefore abstained from vilifying those whom we are anxious to see a part of it; but we regret that in this forbearance we have not been imitated by our political opponents. In proportion as the advantage which the nation would derive from an union of our Statesmen becomes evident, they asperse the man whom the country must and will demand to be a principal member of that union. We assume no merit for our conduct on this occasion. In following what appears to us to be the dictates of propriety, we are uninfluenced by any consideration but the sense of our publick duty. With regard to the minor accusations and remarks contained in the article alluded to, we will not detain our readers by commenting on them at present, as we consider them to have been sufficiently answered in the observations which we laid before the publick some time back, on the report which was then prevalent of an approaching dissolution of Parliament. In a day or two, however, we may probably be induced to make some observations upon this particular subject.
VIEWS OF BUONAPARTE.
We have frequently had occasion to admire the versatility of Buonaparte's talents, in the various characters of Warriour, Legislator, Statesman, Moralit, Politician, and Journalist, which he has alternately assumed and supported. At present we have to animadvert upon his labours principally in his capacity of Journalist. The Moniteur of the 11th August (it is unnecessary to remind our readers that all the sentiments set forth on publick affairs in all the French newspapers are either dictated or approved by Buonaparte, or agents immediately in his confidence) contains a document, which, as being of imperial origin,
may be considered in many respects an article of very great importance. It may be regarded at once as a political engine, by which the Usurper wishes to act upon the different cabinets of Europe, and a barometer of his hopes, apprehensions, and fears, respecting the coalition that his arrogance and ambition have raised against France. The sentiments to which we allude are set forth upon occasion of perusing the remarks of the English newspapers upon the return of M. Novosiltzoff from Berlin. They breathe a tone of uncommon moderation, and a disposition extremely pacific, particularly towards Austria and England. To the former it is dexterously even more than once insinuated, that she might effect a general pacification, upon the principles of a separation of the crowns of France and Italy—removing the Austrians from Corfu and the Morea—and removing the English from the Mediterranean. It is attempted to pique her self-love by representing her, in the event of hostilities, as the imprudent instrument of England. She is next flattered: "Peace or war are in her hands." And finally, an appeal is made to her humanity: If Austria is glad to see France and England tear each other to pieces, she will put her armies in motion; she will so dispose them as to encourage the war faction in England, and will, by these means, have the melancholy satisfaction of prolonging the anxieties and the cares of two great nations." "But this system of politics," say Buonaparte, "cannot influence the conduct of a Prince so candid and so honest as Frances II." He does not, however think it at all surprising, "that the movements which Austria causes her troops to make should induce persons in England to suppose that it is her intention to coalesce against France."
A few compliments, and an indirect threat, are bestowed, en passant, on the Germanick Body.
A strong appeal is made to the jealousies, the interests and the fears, which may be supposed to influence England. "Past experience proves, that Prussia would see with pleasure England and France weaken themselves by a long war, in order that she might, under favour of their quarrels attack the empires of Constantinople and Persia. This observation, we may remark, is very inconsistent with the language which Buonaparte holds, when mounted on his hobby horse of universal empire, and consulting only the brilliancy of his high destinies, he considers England as already a province of France. Surely after having achieved the conquest of this country, he may easily wrest Constantinople and Persia from the Russian empire or rather unite the destinies of the whole to those of his great people. But his imperial majesty, we should be apt to suppose from the diminished arrogance which marks the document on which we are commenting, has almost awoke from his dream of universal empire. He is even pleased to treat England with some degree of decency and to take a tender concern in her welfare. "But is it the interest of England," he asks, "to prolong the war, even with the assistance of Austria?" An enlightened Englishman, said, upon a solemn occasion, that the system of the cabinet of St. James's was entirely wrong, when it wished to purchase a confederacy by pecuniary sacrifices. He remarked that the first coalition gave Belgium and Holland to France; that, by the second, she acquired Piedmont and Italy; and that the third might possibly give her new harbours, and an extension of her maritime coast. This political lesson, which cannot be suspected from the mouth of an English citizen, may possibly be so in this paper (the Moniteur.) But it is nevertheless true. In the actual state of affairs, there can be nothing more advantageous for England, or more profitable for her commerce, than a just and reasonable peace." We ought to be extremely obliged to the emperor for his kindness, but he does not seem to be such an adept in occasioning commerce to flourish in his own dominions, as to deserve to be regarded as an infallible guide in this country.
Notwithstanding his new tone of moderation, his imperial majesty cannot, however, so far forget himself, as wholly to abandon his favourite system of intimidation. He does not know how little effect it can produce on the minds of freemen. "Let England be convinced" says he, "that the Frenchmen of the present day, reared up and hardened in camps, are no longer the Frenchmen of the time of Louis XV. and that the period when she imposed a treaty of commerce upon the cabinet of Versailles is as far removed from us as the time when she had a commissary at Dunkirk." With all due deference to this imperial opinion, the Englishmen of the present day are as capable of contending against the Frenchmen of the present day, and as incapable of being intimidated by them, as those of any period in history.—Let them only be aware of being cajoled. This, from the side of France, is their only danger—of which we have a woful example in the treaty of Amiens!
This article concludes in a very extraordinary manner—"The emperor very properly said to the king of England, the world is large enough to contain both nations; we say more
—the world is large enough for all the nations in it." This is a kind of avowal, on the part of Buonaparte, that he does not mean, at present, farther to diminish their number by uniting them with France. He must appear moderate, at least until he has allayed the storm which his ambition has already raised.
The whole spleen of this article is vented against the emperor of Russia, whom it accuses (the world will judge how truly) of immoderate rancour against France, and of never having been sincere in promoting a peace between her and England. Its principal object seems to be to excite the jealousy of the other powers, that are expected to form part of the coalition against the views of Russia.
But what will appear most singular to many is, that France appears apprehensive that even Prussia will join the number of her enemies; and, indeed, why should not the other powers be able to indemnify Prussia more amply than she can be benefitted even by the partition of Holland, said to have been proposed to her by France? Of the object of Prussia, the Moniteur says "The opinion of old Mollen-dori, the associate of the great Frederick, is, that Prussia has nothing to fear from France, but every thing to apprehend from Russia; and that from principles of justice as well as policy, she ought rather to join 100,000 Prussians to 100,000 French to defend her independence, and to awe this power, half European and half Asiatick, which, separated from Europe by desarts, can when she pleases, so arrogantly oppress all her neighbours, and withdraw herself from the effects of the tempests she may have raised."—Buonaparte accuses Alexander of arrogance!—this is truly ridiculous in the extreme.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:—Burthen 330 hogheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 193
THE Subscriber intends opening, on the first of November next, at Mr. Riffaud's Garden, in the upper room of the Vauxhall, an Evening School, for teaching the French Language. For particulars, application to be made to him at the said place; where translations of French, German, and Dutch, are done with accuracy and dispatch. DELACOSTE. October 28. 3 237
A FOREIGNER, Who understands English tolerably well, would wish to find an American Gentleman, (not a stranger to Literature) a little acquainted with the French Language, and desirous to become perfect in it.—The Foreigner will give him lessons of French, for lessons of English in return.—Application to be made at this Office. October 28. 3* 236
A MILL-WRIGHT, WHO is a perfect master of his business, and who has honourable credentials of his capability and character, is just arrived in town, and would be willing to undertake the business in all its branches in any of the West-India islands, or America.—Application must be made in a few days at the Office of the Publick Ledger, and immediate attention will be paid to it. October 28. 3* 238
FOR SALE, On board the Brig Two Friends, — Boylau, Master. 26,000 BRICKS. 4,000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 25. tf 228
A PERSON who writes a fair hand and correctly, will find employment a few weeks, by application to the Editor of this Gazette. October 25.
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c. HAS removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges.—Grateful for favour experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER. For Sale by James Maurice & Co. October 23. tf 225
The Subscribers, have opened this day, 1 Trunk containing Elegant Lace Cambric and Shawls—6-4, and 4-4, far superior to any that ever have been offered for sale in Norfolk, in quality and pattern. 1 Ditto do. Molekins, Silk Quilting, Figured Toilean, Swansdown and Fancy Cords, which are of the London Newest Fashions. 3 Cases do. Gentlemen's Satin Beaver and Beaver Hats. With a general and extensive assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Received per Triton, from London, and for Sale, low for Cash, by Hunter & Gatewood. October 21. tf 222
FOR SALE, 140,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. Just received per Schooner MOHAWK.—Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. October 14. 9 188

WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 1802.
We are authorised to say, that the Merchants of this place, have determined to present a representation to the government, of the depredations which have been committed on their commerce by the different belligerent powers, and that memorials accompanied with documents in each case, are now preparing.
We are happy to know that this measure has been at last adopted, and have been surprised that it has been so long delayed. Although the government may not be ignorant of all these depredations, there is no one who can suppose that it can take newspaper accounts for official documents, to justify a representation to a foreign government, it is unandid to suppose so.
Capt. Cox, who arrived yesterday from Bermuda, furnished us with the following account of singular address and enterprise. A Government schooner of 14 guns completely fitted and provisioned for a cruise of six months was lying in the port of St. Georges. On account of some circumstance it became necessary to put the master of a French privateer and about 45 of his men on board the schooner, they were not confined in irons, and a corporal's guard was put over them. The officers of the schooner were mostly on shore, and the lieutenant commanding took this occasion to overpower the guard and few men on board, whom he confined below, and then dressing himself in the uniform of the lieutenant, and disguising his men, he got the schooner under way, and passed the batteries without interruption, and giving three cheers when he turned the point out of reach of the guns, he proceeded on a cruise, with a stronger vessel than he had lost, and one more completely fitted. The situation of the harbour, on account of the number of forts and cannon mounted in different parts of the harbour, and the difficulty of the navigation of the channel in some places not more than two hundred feet wide, rendered this a hazardous undertaking in open day. The Frenchman owes we understand his success to the strict discipline of the guard having charge of a piece of cannon at one of the alarm posts. One person only had discovered the Frenchmen in this business, who went with all speed to the guard and told them the circumstance, requesting them to fire and alarm the forts below, but this the guard refused, alleging that they were ordered never to fire, but by the orders of the Commandant; before the Commandant could be found the Frenchman was clear of the port.
Died, in New-Orleans, the 12th ult. Capt. Thomas Clarke, of Portsmouth.
In Bermuda the 20th ultimo, to which place he went for his health, Charles S. Satchell, Esq. of Northampton County.
The following "Farewell of the French Grenadier on quitting the Camp at Boulogne" is taken from a French paper of the 10th of September. We shall be obliged by an English versification of it.
LES ADIEUX D'UN GRENADIER AU CAMP DE BOULOGNE.
Le tambour bat; il faut partir: Ailleas on nous appelle; Et de lauriers il va s'offrir Une moisson nouvelle. Si là bas ils sont assez fous Pour troubler l'Allemagne, Tant pis pour eux, tant mieux pour nous Allons: vite en campagne.
Là, par ses exploits éclatans, On connaît notre armée; C'est là qu'elle est depuis long-temps A vaincre a coutume; C'est là que nos braves guerriers Vont triompher d'emblée; C'est le pays des lauriers Sont en coupe réglée!
Il faut quitter ce camp charmant, Des bons enfans l'asyle, Dont nous avions fait si gaîment Une petite ville! Si de nos murs, malgré nos soins, La forme est incorrecte, Nous n'avons pas été du moins Trompés par l'architecte.
Adieu, mon cher petit jardin, Ma cabane jolie, Toi que j'ai planté de ma main, Et toi que j'ai bâtie! Puisqu'il faut prendre mon mousquet, Et quitter ma chamnière, Je m'en vais planter le piquet Par delà la frontière.
Adieu, poules, pigeons, lapins: Et ma chatte gentille, Autour de moi tous les matins, Rassemblés en famille! Toi, mon chien, ne me quitte pas! Compagnon de ma gloire, Tu dois toujours suivre mes pas: Ton nom est la Victoire.
Sans adieu, péniches, bateaux, Prames et canonières, Qui deviez porter sur les eaux Nos braves militaires! Vous, ne soyez pas si contens, Messieurs de la Tamise: Seulement pour quelques instans, La partie est remise!
Nous aurons souvenir de vous, Habitans de Boulogne; Mais pour le retour gardez-nous Du Bourges, du Bourges! Nous songerons à vos appas, Aimables Boulognaises: Les Allemandes ne font pas Oublier les Françaises.
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE.—In our last we noticed this subject, in somewhat of a jocular manner, since which we have met with the following article in the AURORA, and copy it into our paper, for the purpose of shewing to all our readers, the language of
those men, who but four years since exulted in the removal of the most meritorious officers. Now it is come to their turn, how pitiouly they complain. It ought to be remembered, that the chastisement does not come from a federal hand, but from one of themselves.
To speak our own sentiments on this subject, we have always held this iniquitous system, in such abhorrence, that we cannot applaud it, even when it is extended to those who have profitted by it, and who may merit disgrace for having obtained their places by the vilest means.
As the Gazette of the United States has in so very remarkable manner, noticed and commended the removal of Mr. S. Bryan, we should like to know something of his successor in form, Mr. John Kean—and whether from his talents, his principles, his having made a pecuniary of political duplicity and tergiversation for several years—he is likely in the language of steady habits "to serve God or mammon."
The appointment of Mr. John Kean to the register general's office, was understood before the impeachment last winter!
The Gazette of the United States says Mr. S. Bryan is a violent revolutionist—the same thing was said by the British printers of his Father Judge Bryan, before the Connecticut Editor was born.
As the Gazette of the United States has thought it proper to triumph on the removal of Samuel Bryan from the comptrollership of this state, may we not be permitted to enquire—why this triumph?
Has any one ever accused Mr. Bryan of a want of integrity?
Has he been ever accused of a want of talents for the duties of the station?
Has he ever abused or deviated from the duties of his office through fear, favour, or even through personal friendship, when it came in competition with duty?
A single word answers all these questions?
No! Has he ever detected fraud? Has he saved the state from further delapidations?
Has he exposed speculation and rescued the funds of the state from the hands of delapidators?
Another word answers these questions—YES!
And these facts at once shew the true grounds of the coalition of those dismissed speculators, with a party whose politicks is a speculation on human misery.
The removal of Mr. Bryan comes in illustration of the bill proposed at the last session of the legislature, for rendering the comptroller, independent of the executive, whom it is his duty to controul as well as any other office.—Mr. Bryan's successor will learn before he goes into office how he objects to any item in the governor's account for extra services.
Aurora.
Yesterday the editor of the Citizen was favoured with a supreme court writ, on a "little bit of parchment just so bit," from his excellency's recorder. This is the third from that second Mansfield.
And until now I had forgot to state that some fourteen or sixteen days ago; I was obligingly favoured with three supreme court writs from Dr. Tillotson, the shadow of the secretary of state. Amer. Cit.
The editor of the Aurora reciprocates compliments with the Citizen on the prospect of a return of old times and old principles, as he has been taught to expect no less than 22 similar indications of the supremacy of law, order and good government. Aurora.
NEW-YORK POLITICKS.
We have occasionally, noticed the Politicks of Pennsylvania, and the contests between the Republicans and Democrats of that State which has terminated in the complete discomfiture of the latter.
In New-York the persons who have heretofore acted together, are equally hostile to each other, as appears from the following remarks copied
FROM THE BAROMETER,
A Democratick paper printed at Poughkeepsie, in the State of New-York.
It now appears very clearly that it is not the Bank that the Cheethamite cavillers are so angry about; it is not the governor's inconsistency; it is not his having respited Arnold (at the instance of 2000 petitioners):—No, it is a deep laid plot to ruin every man of property or talents in the state. They first affected to hold up to detestation the governor, secretary of state and recorder of New-York, under pretence of their having secretly acceded to the Merchant's Bank. They now hold up the ex-minister, P. R. Livingston, and John R. Livingston, the two former having just arrived from France, after an absence of four years. The latter was uniformly opposed to the bank, and has hitherto abstracted himself from politicks. It was the same plan that the leaders in the French revolution adopted. Take up any history of those times and you will see the gradual steps that were followed, until office after office, place after place was obtained; good citizens put down, and the worst men in the community promoted—Just so it is here; the advance has hitherto been slow, but they begin to proceed with hasty strides; they have attacked the administration of two principal states, and even the constitution and Judiciary of one; and if they succeed in this, little doubt remains of their attacking openly the general government; indeed in Pennsylvania they have already discovered their intentions. And the moment a good opportunity offers they will decry Jeffer-
son, Madison, Gallatin, &c. and put up, if possible, their own minions. They shroud themselves under the majesty of the people. Can the people be so mad as not to know they must have rulers? Can they be so mad as not to see that a change made in this state by the present faction would be to their injury? Who are these men? Are not Cheetham and a number of his sycophants, men without connexion, property or talents, lavishing abuse around them, destroying all respectability, harrowing up the feelings of every man and every family opposed to them, and coercing, by the vilest means, those who will not fall into their nefarious measures? When the federalists predicted that property and talents would fall before demotrick demagogues, like the prophecies of Cassandra, they were disbelieved; the time is too fast approaching when their predictions will be verified, unless every man of integrity will put his shoulder to the wheel, and endeavour to discard factious printers and needy scoundrels, from holding confidential stations.—The leaders in the French revolution could do nothing injurious until they obtained the administration; but the moment they had it in possession, what was the consequence! Look forward, citizens, and tremble, lest the same consequences should take effect here! Should the present faction get once the power of doing every thing under laws made to answer their own purposes, farewell liberty, property, and even life!—They have asserted roundly and repeatedly, that a majority of the legislature were bribed, believing this, has added to their ardour; at the moment they have the administration, they will be possessed of the means to do what they now only mediate. It behoves you who wish to live peaceably, under a good government to have property protected, talents respected, liberty not merely a word, and life assured from the will of a tyrant, to resist the present measures, and to save yourselves from ruin.
FROM THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
CREEK INDIANS.
During the present week we have had the company of Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, principal superintendent of Indian affairs in the southern department, an interpreter and six Indian Chiefs of the Creek nation. They arrived in this city on Tuesday evening, and left it yesterday morning for the city of Washington. Colonel Hawkins was extremely anxious to continue his route, having been particularly instructed by the President to arrive at Washington by the 8th instant, or as soon as possible.
The present deputation has been invited to the seat of government to hold a talk for reorganising the treaty made last year, by which they ceded to the United States that tract of land in the State of Georgia, which lies within the Forks of the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers. By the articles of agreement and cession entered into on the 24th April, 1802, between Georgia and the United States, the United States agreed to extinguish at their own expense and for the use of Georgia, the Indian title to this tract, as a compensation in part for the Yazoo empire. It was with great reluctance that the Creek nation consented to sell their right to this soil, but when the treaty was brought before the senate, for their ratification, it was rejected on account of the high price of the land. The administration, we presume, is now attempting to extinguish the Indian title on more favourable terms.
The principal man of this deputation is the third Chief in the nation. The Creeks have three of those head men, whom they call chiefs or speakers. When the 1st chief is absent on a hunting or a war party, the second commands in his place: when both these are absent, the 3rd chief of the tribe assumes the command. These chiefs preside over the great council of the nation, to which are referred the most important measures: the forming of the laws and the making of peace or war. In the Creek nation this deliberative council amounts to about 400. When the question before them relates to hostilities, they summon to their aid the bravest warriors of their tribe. If they express a great anxiety for their measure, the council draws back, being anxious to throw all the responsibility on them. If they manifest any indifference or opposition to it, the council generally assume a more spirited attitude. In this great council the question is debated until the affair is settled to every one's apparent satisfaction: no man peremptorily adhering to his own opinion, but each giving way and modifying his own, so as to come nearer to the sentiments of the rest. The cessation of the debate becomes the signal of unanimity. No vote is taken in form, among them; there is no numbering of the yeas and the nays; but the chief simply pronounces in an interrogative tone of voice: "You are agreed then upon this measure?" If it be on a question of war, the principal warrior addresses the chief and demands: "Is it war?" The speaker answers, "It is war"—at that moment the warrior lifts up the tomahawk, and the question is supposed to be irrevocably decided.
The Creeks have five men among them, who may be regarded as the historical and legal libraries of the tribe. It is their office to collect and transmit to successive generations their history, antiquities and laws. At their annual festival, these men step forward to describe the different events which have happened to their nation, from the earliest traditions down to the present time. These imperfect records are thus disseminated every year among the whole tribe. When the great
council of the nation is in session, these learned traditionaries attend for the purpose of preserving their decisions. They sit by during the debate, indifferent to the reasons and arguments of the speakers, which they are not expected to record; until the chief comes to pronounce the decision, and so great is their accuracy that, according to Colonel Hawkins, they preserve the decision in the very words of the President.
The 3rd chief who is now with the deputation under the name of Cunnell, is represented by Colonel Hawkins, as by far the most eloquent man in the Creek nation. He is smaller than the ordinary standard of his tribe, but equally erect in his deportment.—Being descended from a white father, he has lost most of the distinguishing characteristics of an Indian; the copper complexion; high cheek bones, and thick lips. He speaks English with some ease, but his own language, with considerable fluency. We were present at one of the talks which he delivered to his companions, and our own observations confirmed the eulogium of Colonel Hawkins.—He delivered himself, with such graceful gesture, sweetness of tone, and animation of countenance, as could not fail to please the spectator, though he was ignorant of the subject of his harangue. In one indispensable attribute of an orator, he appeared eminently skilled. He had none of those tremulous feelings of embarrassment or a desire for applause, which generally call off the attention of the Speaker from the subject to the spectator. Apparently unaffected by the company who surrounded him, he passed straight on towards the point, which he was seeking: and upon that, he concentrated the whole energy of his mind. It was a maxim which Cunnell seemed to have thoroughly understood; that no man can command the feelings of another, who is not master of his own.
The subject of this harangue was indeed enough to kindle the eloquence of the untutored orator. He and his companions had just returned from a visit to the Capitol, the Armoury, the Canal, and he took that opportunity of expressing the feelings of his own mind, and of exciting theirs. He told them that a few years since, when he was here with Captain McGillivray, he had left this place a small village. He now found it a rich and flourishing city, with an admirable canal and an armoury for furnishing the people with the means of defence. During the war with Great Britain, he said, we had been much in want of arms, though even then we had fought so bravely; and now we had established a manufactory, for supplying every soldier in the State with a musquet. To what he asked was this great contrast to be ascribed, which a few years had produced in the appearance of the city? It was to the enlightened genius and the industry and the civilization of the inhabitants. Could they not profit by this lesson? Could they not do as we did, and be like us, rich in the instruments of war and the materials of enjoyment?
The Creek nation has already made some advances in this career of improvement. Colonel Hawkins, to whom too much praise cannot be given for his humanity and zeal, has now introduced among them the Plough, the Wheel and the Loom. He has recalled them in some measure from their wearisome and precarious life of hunting to the more productive pursuit of agriculture. They now raise a little Wheat and a good deal of Indian Corn, which they make into meal by pounding it in mortars. The superintendent has however set them the example of abridging the labour of the process, by employing hand-mills and even erecting a small water mill. Domestic animals have been introduced among them, but none except the Cow have been widely diffused. They frequently make butter, and sometimes cheese, of which Colonel Hawkins received during the last year from one Indian woman not less than 170 lbs: They have not attained the art of tanning leather, though the superintendent has now established some vats for his own use and for their imitation. The manufactures of the Creek nation cannot be expected to have attained any great proficiency. They raise cotton and weave it into shirting and other clothing.—We saw around the leg of the Indian chief, a garter manufactured from wool of a variegated colour, and a firm uniform texture.
It is the opinion of Colonel Hawkins that the population of the Creek nation was every day becoming less under their ancient regime. The change in the manner of their living has contributed, he thinks, to arrest this depopulation of their country. Their numbers are stationary at present, and he thinks they can bring into the field about 4,000 warriors.
But this important revolution in their pursuits has not only contributed to increase their population, but what is still more desirable, the sensibility of their nature and the refinement of their manners. The females in particular may boast of the blessings of this auspicious revolution. They are now beginning to enter that second grade, which nations civilized in their manners, but not universally enlightened in their opinions, uniformly exhibit; when, from being the beasts of burthen, they become the luxuries and the idols of man.—We hope there is yet a third gradation in their destiny, which the polished Virginian, as well as the untutored Creek, may hereafter ascend to.
SPEECH
OF THE GOVERNOUR OF CONNECTICUT.
Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. With pleasure, I meet you in a situation more convenient for transacting our publick

business, than, in this city, we have been accustomed to for some years past. Our former crowded situation almost necessarily excluded from their proper attention to the general business of the Legislature, a very considerable part of its members. The present accommodations are calculated for the personal convenience and health of the Legislature; and do honour to the liberality of the people of the State, by whose pecuniary aid this publick building has been enlarged and improved.
Through the smiles of a kind Providence, the alarming sickness which made its appearance in this city in July last, and which threatened to have excluded the Legislature from the place of their usual autumnal session, has had a more speedy and happy termination, than, at its first commencement, had been feared. For this peculiar blessing our praises are due, and, I trust, will be ascribed to the kind interposition of that gracious Providence, which constantly watches over, and preserves individuals and communities from numerous evils and dangers. It may be worthy the consideration of our cities, and, perhaps, of the Legislature, whether a more strict attention to quarantine laws might not, under God, prove a valuable guard against the introduction, from abroad, of that terrible pestilence, which, for some years past, has sorely scourged most of the great cities of these United States.
On enquiry, I believe it would be found to be a fact, that those maritime towns, which have been most vigilant in their quarantine regulations have been most preserved from the ravages of this distressing and destructive sickness. Should this idea prove true, it would not only suggest an argument in favour of its imported origin, but would prove a powerful incentive to a strict observance of quarantine laws. It is a very serious misfortune, that, on the score of its origin, publick and private opinion is so much divided. If, instead of disputing so ardently this unfortunate subject, our citizens should interest themselves in guarding themselves, so far as human prudence can dictate, against both external and internal sources of this mighty evil, they would do immensely more service to the health and security of the people, than can be hoped to result from a continuance of this unhappy contest of conflicting and uncertain opinions.
Since our last session, nothing from abroad of a publick nature has occurred to gain the particular attention of the legislator. We are, therefore, left to pursue an uninterrupted consideration of the publick concerns, which are appropriate to our individual state. Several bills and reports of committees, which were introduced last session and not closed, are now subject to your present discussion. Other business will probably occur to the minds of individual members, and may be suggested for publick investigation.
A letter from the chief Judge of the superior court, which will now be communicated, will show the number of causes in the docket of that court, in the several counties of the state, at the close of the last circuit; and will probably suggest to the legislature, the expediency of some arrangement, other than the present existing one, to effect a diminution of the business which still remains before that court.
The few other publick letters, which have been received, will be communicated for your information. JONATHAN TRUMULL. October 1805.
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. 2nd.—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. 3rd.—To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminal 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 Ferry 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 manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year not exceeding years ; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his and their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by a tax upon law process, bills of health, and so forth. 6th.—For an amendment of 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 Masters, in such 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 bringing vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
October 21. tma 219 NOTICE. CONCERT-HALL, BOSTON, May, 1805.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert Hall, situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover Streets) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the genteel accommodations. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. 765 12W32 T. WHITCOMB.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
SPRINGFIELD, (Mass.) Oct. 15.
Extract of a letter, received by a gentleman in this town, from General EATON, dated on board the United States Frigate Constitution, at sea, June 17, 1805.
"After a tedious and perplexing march of fifty days through the desert of Lybia, I arrived on the 25th of April, and took post at the head of Hamet Bashaw's army in the rear of Derne. Our movements in Egypt had induced Joseph Bashaw to send an army to the defence of the province, which was within 14 hours march of the place when we arrived. The governor of Derne was also ordered, and determined, with a garrison of Turkish soldiery, and about one third of the city in his interest, to resist our approach. Commodore Barron had sent to the coast, to assist our operations, the brig Argus, the schooner Nautilus, and the sloop Hornet; also two pieces of field artillery. On the morning of the 25th, I sent a flag to the governor with overtures of friendship, on condition of non-resistance and allegiance to Hamet Bashaw, which he sent back with this laconick answer, "My head or yours!" The next day we attacked him by sea and land, and after a short contest of two hours and a half, carried the place by charge of bayonet. The governor took refuge in sanctuary, and most of his adherents fled, and either joined the advancing army of Joseph Bashaw, or took the desert. The few christians I had with me suffered severely in the action; nearly one third of them were either killed or wounded; because our Arabs, not having been accustomed to this kind of close decision, left us the burthen of the day. I had the misfortune to receive a musket ball through my left wrist, just below the joint, which I fear will deprive me of the use of my hand. I immediately began to fortify myself by reversing the embrasures of the battery, sinking a line of intrenchments, and raising a parapet without the fort. Hamet Bashaw opened his divan at the late governor's palace in the city, and the inhabitants universally and with apparent dissatisfaction recognized him.
"On the 13th of May the enemy's army advanced and attacked us with all its force, in hopes of recovering the place. But after an action of four hours with various success, they gave way and retreated precipitately to their camp behind the mountains. We were too weak in our number of Christians to pursue this success, the Bashaw's people seemed not to have full confidence in themselves; and our Saracen militia and newly acquired allies at Derne, resolved to act no longer offensively without a pecuniary consideration; of this we were destitute. Each party therefore held its post with small skirmishing till the 28th, when a party of the enemy, of fifty or sixty foot, covered by a troop of cavalry, descended the mountain, fell on the right flank of our Arab camp, and drove off several camels and cattle. A detachment of the Bashaw's people pursued these marauders, overtook them at the foot of the mountain, killed three of them, and recovered the plunder. While this was transacting I made a sortie of five officers and thirty rank and file, Americans and Greeks, volunteers; took a ravine undiscovered, and gained the summit of the mountain before the enemy. We received them on the point of the bayonet. They made a short resistance and then fled. We pursued within a short distance of the camp, killed their captain and five men, and wounded a great number; then retired in plain view of the whole army without receiving the least injury. They apologize for this cowardly inactivity by choosing to believe we aimed to draw them into an ambush on disadvantageous ground. The next day their commander in chief offered by proclamation, six thousand dollars for my head; double that sum for a prisoner; and fifty dollars a head for my christians. This little affair put an end to skirmishing.
"On the 10th instant the enemy having received reinforcements, again moved down and attacked—But after a well fought battle, of upwards of four hours and a half, they were put to flight with great loss in men and horses. On this occasion we calculated the numbers actually in the field of both parties, to have been about five thousand. The bashaw deserves the merit of this victory—I had little to do with its arrangement, and could not render him any assistance in arms, from the fire of a single field piece. The vessels had a better position and occasionally galled the enemy with their heavy metal; but the fact is, I doubted the propriety of further offensive operations having been officially informed that a negotiation was pending between the United States and Joseph Bashaw.
The next day the Constellation appeared & came to anchor in the offing. No sooner was she seen by the enemy, than they decamped irregularly, leaving most of their heavy baggage, and took up a precipitate retreat towards the desert under an apprehension that she brought me reinforcements and supplies. She brought me a letter from our commissioner of peace."
NEW-YORK, October 22.
We yesterday (says the Boston Centinel of Wednesday last) conversed with Mr. Rowe, one of our hardy seamen lately returned from the Mediterranean scenes of warfare. He went out in the Constitution with Commodore Preble, and returned in the President, lately arrived at Washington. He was in the attack made by Gen. Eaton, upon Derne. He states the particulars of that affair, and the subsequent victory over the Bashaw's troops, on the 9th June, as have before been detailed. He says the general and the Ex-Bashaw discover-
ed traits of genuine bravery, coolness and intelligence. Gen. Eaton had determined to pursue his march towards Tripoli, on the 11th. June; but, on the 10th, he received information by the Constellation, of 36 guns, Capt. Campbell, of the conclusion of peace, and the order to cease all operations against Tripoli. He was on the quarter-deck of the Hornet when he received the intelligence: he appeared astonished; and, striking his hand against his thigh, exclaimed, "My God—What shall I do with the poor fellows who have followed my fortunes through the desert?"—In this situation he stood some minutes, "unconscious of the tear which trickled down his cheek." The Ex-Bashaw and a few Greek officers embarked on board the squadron, which was out of sight of land the next day. General Eaton, he says, was almost adored by the natives; and was in high repute for his enterprize and bravery, with all the American seamen and most of the officers. But a coolness subsisted between him, the Commodore Rogers, and Mr. Lear. At Syracuse, Mr. Eaton told them, in the hearing of our informant—"It is your turn now: but it will be mine when I arrive in the United States." The navy consider him as having been ill-supported; and that had he only been allowed the money he asked ($60,000) he would have added a brilliant page to the history of the present administration. Mr. Rowe frequently saw the Ex-Bashaw after his arrival at Syracuse; and describes him as an amiable princely person; of correct habits; but of melancholy cast of mind. [Mer. Adv.]
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.
Extract of a letter from the Isle of France, dated June 21st 1805, received via Baltimore.
"This port is now blockaded by an English squadron. The vessels that are ready for sea, generally sail in the night to avoid the men of war—several have escaped in that way.—The ship Samuel Elam, Champlin, arrived here from New-York, the 12th instant. The following vessels are lying at this port:—Ships Alindus, Rogers, of New-York, to sail in twelve days for Batavia; Charles, of Boston, in two days; Liberty, Vickery, for Philadelphia, in twenty days; Annawon, for Boston; and Chesapeake, for Baltimore.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
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Sch't Farmer's Friend, Cox, 10 days from Bermuda, Ballast, Robert C. Jennings & Co. The sloop George, Read, of this port, was left at Guadalupe the first of October, to sail in 10 days.
Furniture for Sale.
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NOTICE.
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AUCTION.
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The remainder of the Cargo of the Brig Nancy, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, viz.
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To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals.
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"MONTICELLO, August 1805.
"Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purp of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, negar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chapital has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. Accept of my salutations, and assurances of respect.
"TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 13th September 1805. "I have long thought that work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; so, whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can.
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DESERTION. DESERTED from this Garrison, on the 15th instant, WOODLEY EASTRIDGE , born in Greenville county, (N.C.) 5 feet 8 inches high, 33 years of age, blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, by occupation a Farmer.—Ten Dollars reward will be given, on his delivery at this Garrison.  J. SAUNDERS, Captain U. S. Art. Com. Fort Nelson, October 23. 4w 224
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FOR SALE, On board the Ship Peter , lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots.  A. Maclure. September 15. tf 148
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE, Have received per Ship Fredonia , Captain Melcher, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF  Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR HIRE,  TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS, September 15. 2M 147
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the ship Planter , Boush, from London, and Fredonia , from Liverpool, their supply of  FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are
  17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  16 Boxes Boys' and Mens' Hats.    18 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.    8 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    9 do. White and Red Flannels.  30 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kersies.  150 Kgs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick.  4 do. Seine Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Mens' and Women's Woofed Hose.    2 do. Yarn Hose.  3 Bales of Oznaburgs.    2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.    8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.   The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
A LOT FOR SALE. A VALUABLE and pleasantly situated LOT, of fifty by one hundred feet on Moore's Point, may be had on reasonable terms, by applying to  William Hartshorne, jun. September 25. tf 166
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle , Captain Gros, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by  John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND, 73 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to  Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
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 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the Keg, viz.    10d, 12d, 20d,  Nails,  8d  per lb.    8d,  do.  9d  per lb.    Sheathing  do.  7 1-2d  per lb.    6d,  do.  10d  per lb.    4d,  do.  3s  per M.    3d,  do.  2s  7 1-2d per M.    8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d,  Brads,  8d  per lb.    6d,  do.  4s  6d per M.    4d,  do.  3s  do.    3d,  do.  2s  7 1-2d do.    2d,  do.  2s  7 1-2d do.    ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.  LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street. Have imported in the Brig Planter , from London, an extensive assortment of  FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS, Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. 2M 215
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
LANDING At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann , 200 Gross BOTTLES. 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS. 3000 Bushels COALS. For sale by  A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
THE Drawing of the above Lottery, will commence in Richmond, the first week in next month, and be continued every other week till completed. * Tickets for Sale at this Office. October 18. 5w 214
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.    7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each.  1000 East India Gunny Bags.    190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs.  400 Brown Rolls.    400 White Rolls, different qualities.  100 White Plaitillas.    75 Brown Holland.  100 Bretanias.    20 Dowlass.  62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting.    25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards.  40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking.    390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150.  30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper.    320 Dozen Snuff Boxes.  100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges.    A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary , from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers , from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 35,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms.  C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the ships Fredonia & Dumfries , from Liverpool, his WOOLSENS AND HARDWARE. AND ALSO, By the Brig Triton , Captain Fraser, from London, An extensive choice assortment of  FASHIONABLE GOODS. All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. 2M 213
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING.  Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
130 Tierces and Half Tierces Prime RICE. Just landing, and for Sale by  Moses Myers. September 27. 172
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 1 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Cases well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF.  A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter , Capt. Boush.  J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2M 115
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, New landing from on board the Ship Nancy , Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by  William Pennock. September 4. tf 123
REMOVAL.  JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOTZ'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,  HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
LANDING, Out of the Brig Albert , Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, } Branded 20 Hogsheads, } M. M. 40 Quarter Casks, } Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported.—For sale by  Robert Dickson. September 11. tf 140
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE , will be glad to take in  TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year.  Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the Subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.  George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
AN APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately.) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to  James Tucker. September 30. tf 178
WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets September 6. tf 129
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, At his BAKERIES ON TOWN POINT and COMMERCE STREET, 200 Barrels Superfine PILOT BREAD, from fresh Flour. 200 do. NAVY do. 100 do. SHIP do. All of which will be sold, on reasonable credits, or exchanged for West India produce. Wanted at the above business,  SIX BOYS—AS APPRENTICES, Who will meet with good encouragement.  S. Harris. September 30. tf 178
MARTIN FISK, Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale, 100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 casks Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bolts Oznaburgs, 20 casks Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  HARDWARE & CUTLERY. ON HAND, 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 30 chests Hyson 15 do. Hyson Skin } TEAS. 10 do. Young Hyson } 8 do. Imperial } 10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum, 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 30 do. Apple Brandy. October 4. tf 184
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c. THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Bahama Advertiser , published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One half in advance.  ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providence,) June 28.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Compt. } Against Jean de St. Maria , Robert Law } In Chancery. rance, and Theo. Armitstead, Defs. } The defendant Jean de St. Maria , not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant Jean de St. Maria , do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough—And it is further ordered, that the defendants Robert Laurence , and Theo. Armitstead , who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria , in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy) 120 Teste, WM. SHARP, C. N. B. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH: At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddey, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddey & Co. Compt. } Against, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. Defs. } THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, deceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste,) 127 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.
TO RENT, THE Warehouse at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to  John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year  Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Menop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to  William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
POLYGRAPHICK PAINTING.
THIS art, so long kept a secret and exclusively in the possession of the Polygraphick Society in London, is now in the possession of a citizen of the United States lately arrived from Europe; who proposes to execute, by subscription, two hundred copies from an original Allegorical Painting in the Shakespeare Gallery, New-York, by permission of the Proprietor: being  A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON, Supported by Liberty, Virtue, and Justice. Virtue is holding the emblem of the reward he merited. In the right of the piece, America, characterised as an Ab-original, is seated in a pensive posture, lamenting her loss. In the left is Painting turning to History, for a subject worthy of her art, who is supposed to answer, "THERE IS NONE MORE WORTHY THAN WASHINGTON." The whole forming a more emblematical tribute to the memory of that great man, than has yet been offered to the publick.
To those who esteem his publick services and his private worth, and to the Patrons of improvements in the fine arts, this work is dedicated. Such as are already furnished with different engravings on this subject, will, it is hoped, still find room for the present undertaking, when they consider, that it will be a Painting, and the design new, executed by a process, which renders it more durable than oil painting—that it requires no glass—that while their prints contain, perhaps a faint resemblance only, this work affords a correct likeness, with the addition of six beautiful allegoric figures. The price also is reduced so as to leave, on comparative merits, no objection. Subscriptions, at Eight Dollars each, payable on delivery, (which is very little more than the price of an engraving of the same size) are received by Conrad & Co. Booksellers, Philadelphia, and Bousal, Conrad & Co. of Norfolk.
IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO EXECUTE Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Washington, by the same process, on subscription, of four dollars and fifty cents each. It is a principal aim of this work, to produce the most correct likenesses of this amiable couple. * The Artist presumes that the secret art of Polygraphick Painting is known only to himself, in the United States; having travelled from the Carolinas to Massachusetts, without finding a master of it. By this Art, original paintings may be multiplied, so as to render it difficult to point out the difference. The Polygraphick picture, of the two, when compared together, is the most brilliant, and the nature of the process cannot fail rendering it more durable. In fine, the whole is so exact and beautiful a copy, that the mind is lost in conjecture as to the method in which it is executed. Philadelphia, June 4, 1805. IAIN. 777
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Saver, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF  GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete,  PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.  Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
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.