Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-07-14 00:00:00

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.
I wish to contract for Fifty thousand good Pipe STAVES, To be delivered immediately, for which cash will be paid. Have for Charter, A SCHOONER, of 60 tons—And for Sale at reduced prices, 30 Hhds. N. E. Rum, & 40 bbls. Pickled Fish, Christopher Fry.
For Jamaica, The Brig CATHARINE, Thomas Callahan, Master, will sail in the course of ten days—Three or four passengers can be accommodated by applying to the master on board, or to ROBERT DICKSON.
FOR LONDON, The fine, strong, and fast-sailing SHIP RESOLUTION, Andrew W. Bell, master, fourteen months old, sheathed in the stock, and burthen 400 bbls. tobacco, has part of her cargo already on board, and a considerable quantity engaged—For freight of the remainder, small light articles, or passage (having superior accommodations), apply to the captain on board, or N. Heron.
For Charter to Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing ship ELIZABETH MAR- GARET, James G. Mason, Master, burthen 900 barrels—can be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. Who offer for SALE, 10 Hhds. choice Antigua RUM.
FOR SALE, A remarkable fine NEW BRIG, Now lying at Loyall's wharf, burthen about 150 tons, built and fitted with the best materials, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in five days—If there is no applicant for her in ten days, she will then be for freight for Philadelphia, on very low terms—Apply to Richard Bowden, & Co.
We want for a French Port, A SHIP of 2 to 300 bbls. burthen. AND FOR DUBLIN, One of about 200 bbls. burthen, both will have immediate dispatch given by C. & F. WHITTLE.
For Freight or Charter, The fine fast-sailing coppered Brig WHEELER, On board is 6000 bush. Liverpool Fine SALT, for Sale. George Murray, & co.
For AMSTERDAM, The coppered Ship ALEXANDER, John Roach, master, can take three hundred hogsheads on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers.
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at New-Port, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James McClenachan.
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.
STRAYED, A LIGHT BAY HORSE, 7 years old, 16 hands high, black mane and tail, cross marked, carries an elegant saddle and bridle, paces, trots, and canters well; has been accustomed to drawing a gig; ragged hips, has a lump on his back, occasioned by the saddle, and is in low order—A generous reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to Lewis Armistead, At the Livery Stables.
FOR SALE, 73 punche. choice 4th proof RUM, Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica. Redmon & Frith.
For SALE, on very low terms for CASH, BY FRANCIS SMITH, No. 48, MAIN-STREET, 17 Punch. 3d and 4th proof Grenada RUM, 5 pipes genuine 4th proof Cognac BRANDY, Old L. P. Medeira WINE, in pipes, hds. and gr. casks. 10 pipes, to hds. 40 gr. casks of superior quality, 10 do. Teneriffe WINE of a superior quality, 10 Hogsheads retailing MOLASSES, SUGAR in barrels, Green COFFEE in bags, 50 Barrels Pilot BREAD, 500 pieces Yellow NANKEN, 2 Boxes 7-8 and 4-4 Irish LINEN.
FOR SALE, 4 Cases BRITTANIAS, 2 Cases P. & VILLAS, 1 Case CHEESE, 4 Boxes German OZNAUBURGS, 50 Puncheons Gosport RUM, 70 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. James Town.
FOR SALE, A quantity of New-York and English SLATE, of superior quality. Reilly & Tunis.
June 23. We have for SALE, on our Wharf, Jamaica SUGAR; do. COFFEE, Sr. Domingo do. Jamaica RUM: Superior & Fine FLOUR; White GINGER, PIMENTO; FRUITS preserved in BRANDY, HERMITAGE in cases of two dozen, CLARET in do. do. and in Hogsheads, A few cases Irish LINENS by the package, Prime PORK; Petersburg TOBACCO, &c. &c. C. & F. Whittle.
June 25. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM, Landing this day from on board the schooner Harmony—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle.
June 30. Landing this day from on board the sch'r's Iris and Virginia, from Teneriffe, 40 pipes choice Teneriffe WINE. For Sale by Moses Myers.
June 27. FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) Three Rooms on Commerce & Water-streets. Apply to John Nivison.
June 27. For Sale, or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hamp-ton 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 elegantly 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. McCaw.
June 25. WANTED, A quantity of Spars and Oak Plank, for which, if delivered immediately, a liberal price will be given by Alexander Maclure.
June 18. 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. Fortesque Whittle, Adm'r.
June 18. I have for SALE, A Negro MAN, about 21 years of age, a Barber by trade. William Linday.
June 16. Landing 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. ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. Thomas H. Parker.
The Subscriber having retained half of his Lumber Yard on Calvert's wharf, will have constantly for SALE, Plank, Scandling, & Fire Wood, Frames for Houses, &c. cut and provided on the shortest notice. Thomas H. Parker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, Two excellent MULES. June 4. Thomas Price.
Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York, 5 Pipes Cognac BRANDY, 3 Hds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Bales CASSIA, A few kegs family BUTTER—A d in Store, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herring—For Sale by James McClenachan.
June 6. Ware-House to Let. FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, the Fire-Proof Ware-House on Marsden's Wharf, at present occupied by William Hartshorne, jun.
Who has for SALE, a consignment of 250 barrels Kiln dried MEAL, And a few pieces of New England TOW CLOTH. June 25. Thomas Price.
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a hand-some assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. Thomas Price.
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately,) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar.
Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, the property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. Thomas Price.
OPINIONS OF THE JUDGES, In the case of Lord Melville's witness indemnity bill, on the question "whether witnesses were bound to answer questions, if their answers subjected them to civil process."
The judges, agreeable to the order of the house of lords, delivered their opinions, seriatim , on the questions, referred to them by their lordships. Upon the motion of Lord Ellenborough, the judges whose circuits were to commence the soonest, were heard the first.
Mr. Baron Graham, after stating the difficult ties in which the question was involved, declared that, in his opinion, the general rule of law was, that a witness was bound to answer every question touching the issue to be tried, with the exceptions of such questions as would expose him to a criminal prosecution, or to a penalty of forfeiture. In the courts of equity, it was the daily practice to force parties to answer the matters alleged against them, whatever pecuniary loss such answers might subject them to. The justice and the reason of this rule applied equally to the courts of law, although it was not the custom there to examine the parties, as it was in chancery, where their customs were derived from the civil instead of the common law. Altho' in the courts of law, a party could not be made a witness, yet those persons, who were brought forward as witnesses were equally bound to declare the whole truth, as the parties would be in a court of equity. If it were not so, the most monstrous obstructions would be thrown in the way of justice—those persons who were the best qualified to give important evidence, might generally shelter themselves under that plea. It was, however, every day seen, that pawn-brokers were brought in evidence upon the prosecution of thieves, and stable-keepers on the trials of horse-stealers; and in neither of these cases, would it be permitted, for the pawn-broker, or the stable-keeper, to refuse giving testimony on the ground of their answers, obliging them to restore those things which they had so improperly received. If this were the law, whatever inconveniences might result from it, witnesses would perpetually claim this privilege, either from fear, or thro' favour. The point had not as yet been settled by any solemn decision, after a full argument; but, from all the lights that he could derive, and from the monstrous inconvenience that would result from the contrary supposition, he declared his opinion, as to the first question, that a witness is bound to answer all such questions as do not expose him, either to criminal prosecution, penalty, or forfeiture; and as to the second question, that the same rule applies to the witnesses on a trial, or a suit where his majesty is either plaintiff or prosecutor.
Mr. Justice Chambre was of the same opinion. In the courts of equity, not only a person might be compelled to answer questions which would severely affect their pecuniary interests, but bills of discovery, were filed, for the express purpose of obtaining an answer upon oath, which answer might be read as evidence in the courts of law. The rule had been laid down by Lord Mansfield, which had been generally considered as the true one, that in all cases where a witness could be forced to answer in a court of equity, were, when such answer would expose him to either criminal prosecution or to penalty or forfeiture. This was what he conceived the rule also at common law, and that it most unquestionably ought to be the rule, for he thought there could be no reason assigned why a man should conceive himself privileged to conceal the truth, or to refuse to do justice between A. and B. on the ground that if he did so, C. might have an action against him; which would be to say in other words "the public must not call upon me to give evidence, or to do justice, between A. and B. because such evidence might prevent me from acting unjustly by C. or to whom I should wish to act unjustly, and from whom I should wish to withhold a just debt." As to the authorities upon the point, there were on one side a great variety of opinions expressed in nisi prius , and on the other, the rule so laid down by Lord Mansfield, and which he now considered to be the law with respect to evidence. There had also been a case in the court of exchequer, where an attachment was ordered against a witness for refusing to answer on those grounds. When he considered the practice of the courts of equity, and the manner in which this practice had been adopted in the courts of law, and also when he considered the great obstruction, which would be thrown in the way of justice, if the contrary practice should prevail, he should give his private opinion, that a witness was bound to answer questions, which did not expose him to criminal prosecution, penalty, or forfeiture, even although his pecuniary interests might suffer by such answer.
Mr. Justice Le Blanc agreed most decidedly with the opinions which had been delivered by the judges who had preceded him. He considered that it would be subversive of justice, and a thing not to be endured, if agents, brokers, or persons who managed insurance, were to decline being examined, on the ground of their being themselves made liable to a civil action. Although he professed the highest regard for the authority of those judges who held the rule to be the other way, yet it must be recollected, that the point had never been seriously argued before, or probably those great and learned judges might have altered their opinions. He had always held that witnesses could be compelled to answer questions, even although their answers might expose them to civil actions, and the more he considered the practice of the courts, and the reason on which it was founded, the more he was confirmed in that opinion. He, therefore, agreed with his learned brethren in the answers they had given to the questions that had been submitted to their opinion.
Mr. Justice Gross differed in opinion from the learned judges who had preceded him. He conceived that, by the mild laws of this country, no man was bound to criminate himself, or to give evidence against his own pecuniary interest, and perhaps to his utter ruin. It was allowed, that neither in courts of equity, or at law, was a man bound to answer what might expose him to penalty or forfeiture. He could not see the reason why a man should be excluded from answering questions which might expose him to the penalty of five pounds for killing a hare, and yet should be obliged to answer questions which might expose him to ten thousand pounds in damages, or lie in jail all his life, if he should be unable to pay those damages. This difference, it appeared, was more grounded upon practice than upon any principle. The practice, however, of the courts of equity differed in part materially from that of the courts of law. In the courts of equity, altho' the parties were liable to be compelled to answer upon oath, yet they had time for due deliberation and legal advice, and besides the answers could not afterwards be mis-represented. It was very different, however, in a court of law, when a question rapidly put by an ingenious lawyer, answered without consideration, might expose the witness to ruin. If this answer could be given against him as evidence in another trial, it
would be given in without the witness having any opportunity to explain his answer. There were many other differences between the rules of evidence in the court of equity, and those of common law. In the former, an infant could not be compelled to answer, in the latter he could. He did not consider that the principle laid down by Lord Mansfield was entitled to more weight than the opinions of many great and eminent judges, who had determined the other way. His opinion was, therefore, contrary to the opinions expressed by his brother judges.
Mr. Justice Lawrence said, that he always until this question was agitated, considered that the rule of law was, that a witness was excused from answering such questions as involved his pecuniary interest, and so thinking he had concurred with other judges in refusing a new trial moved for on that very ground. The fact was, that till the present question was started, there had been no solemn argument upon the subject, and he had never turned his mind particularly to it; but upon the present occasion, having felt it his duty to consider the subject with the utmost attention he could give to it, he had changed his opinion as to the rule of law, and was now inclined to consider that it was different from that he had formerly supposed. Which ever way the general rule lay, that rule had many exceptions, and although he could see many inconveniences resulting from the affirmative, as well as from the negative of the question, which had been put to the judges, yet he thought the mischiefs resulting from the negative of it considerably predominated. He therefore now considered that the general rule of law was that a witness was bound to answer questions though he might be come liable to a civil action in consequence of his answers.
Mr. Justice Rooke coincided with Mr. Justice Grose in his opinion, that a witness was not bound to answer questions which might materially affect his pecuniary interest. He did not apprehend such evil consequences from this rule, as those who held an opinion contrary to his—Prosecutors and plaintiffs seldom came into court so badly provided with testimony, as to rely entirely on what they were to pick up by cross examination from an unwilling witness. Neither did he think that they would decline answering on a pretence of their pecuniary interest being endangered, if, upon examination, it appeared that their interest was very minute. He thought a much greater danger would result from allowing a hasty answer, unexplained, and perhaps incorrectly taken down to be read against this doctrine, but he thought it was an extreme hard case. It was that of Lord Keith, who by an answer he gave, in an insur-ance case, where he was called as a witness, subjected himself to an action in which 10,000l. damages were given against him. No court of equity would have compelled him to state every irregularity he might have committed when commander in chief of a fleet, and yet a hasty answer at Nisi Prius was given as evidence against him. He considered that evils of this kind were worse than would follow from the rule being the other way.
As to the courts of equity, whatever analogies might be drawn, he did consider that judges of the common law were bound to go into the court of chancery to find out what rules of evidence were received there. In the whole of his practice at the bar, and of his experience on the bench, he considered that witnesses might object to being examined on matters that would expose them to civil actions. He thought that no third person had a right to extort from a witness what debts he owed, what slander he might have spoken, or what trespasses he might have committed, which would expose him to actions. If that were the rule, it would charge the whole practice of the law, as dishonest practitioners would bring actions against one person, merely to extort evidence against another. He, therefore, was of opinion, that a witness was not bound to answer questions which would prejudice his pecuniary interest, and expose him to civil actions.
After Mr. Justice Rooke had finished, the further hearing of the judges was postponed till tomorrow.—Adjourned.
(To be continued.)
We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica, 57 puncheons high proof RUM, 13 Hogsheads MOLASSES—which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith.
ON WAND, A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. Thomas Price.
SPRING GOODS.
COCKE AND SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumdies from London, an extensive assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
consisting of Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambray Muslin, Cambrick do. Cambrick Dimities, Furniture do. Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black net Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassi-
meres, Cotton Cassimeres and Grandreils, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Osnaburghs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Callicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoatings, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c.
ON HAND, Yellow NANKENS, first chop, Berboom GURRAHS—and 8000 wt. BACON, April 25. Thomas Price.
Now landing on Gibson's Wharf, from the brig Ann, Capt. Forsyth, from Marseilles, French Brandy in pipes, Claret in hogsheads, Claret in cases, Olive Oil in boxes and baskets, Olives, Capers and Anchovies in boxes, Preserved Fruit in Brandy, Prunes, Raisins, and Almonds, Cordials in box & baskets, Candies and Castile Soap, Senna, Manna, & Cream of Tartar, Casks, Hats, and Leather Caps—Also on Hand, Antigua Rum, and Catapeachy Logwood!—The whole of which will be sold on reasonable terms. The said BRIG is offered for Sale or Charter June 4. Edward Roberts.
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the public, 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. 109

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 12, 1806.
By the ship Maria, captain Rowell in 54 days from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 17th May, and by the Ship Patsey, capt. Bowles, in 55 days from Nantes, we have received Paris papers to the 10th of May; extracts from the one and translations from the other will be found under their respective heads in this day's paper.
The accession of Denmark to the league with Great-Britain, Russia, and Sweden, is mentioned in a paper of the 16th, as will be noticed, but in terms too light and vague to be entitled to much confidence; but that Denmark will be forced into the war, on the one side or the other, is almost certain, as France will not relax in her system of excluding the commercial intercourse of Great-Britain with the continent. The refusal or assent of Denmark to the wishes of Buonaparte will equally commit her neutrality.
The trial of Lord Melville was nearly closed, and the Lords were to give their judgment on Tuesday, the 20th May, so that in a very few days the fate of that nobleman will be known—the opinions which are expressed upon the probable result, are in favor of his acquittal.
The new administration does not appear to command so large a majority as usually follows the minister. A project of a new duty on Pig Iron, has produced a very animated discussion in the House of Commons, and upon a question for going into a committee of the whole upon the bill, the house decided 119 for, 109 against. This small difference has given great confidence to the opposition, and some alarm to the administration, but say the ministerial papers, nothing is to be inferred from this, as Mr. Pitt was twice in minorities.
The oppressed state of Holland for some time past, induced a belief that all publick spirit or sentiment was extinguished; but it appears otherwise, from the spirited and interesting memorial which we publish this day. The insidious proposition from the Moniteur alluded to in the Memorial, was published some time since by us. The number of signatures to this memorial are said to be immense; but what will they avail? Buonaparte is not the man to relinquish a project, which he has conceived, because it does not suit the feelings of those who are within the reach of his power. The Hollanders may complain, but it is the only benefit they will find, for submit they must.
Greta still holds out, and bids defiance to Massena, this spirited opposition, while it exasperates the French almost to madness, is a proof of what a few brave men, commanded by a man of honour, can perform. The Prince of Hesse, the brave commander, might well say, "he was not Mack."
The Turkish empire is still convulsed by internal troubles, while its independence is menaced by France and Russia, with both of whom it is endeavouring to be in friendship, to what effect will hereafter appear.
Captain Bowles, of the ship Patsey, from Nantes, on his passage fell in, and kept company with the ship Dart, (for 20 days) from Amsterdam, bound to New-York—left Amsterdam the 25th of May; the captain of the Dart informed captain Bowles, that he was boarded by several British cruisers, from whom he understood that every port from Ushant to the Elbe had been declared in blockade.
By a vessel which arrived from Charente, which place she left the 14th of May, it appears (says the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser) that the Rochefort squadron, consisting of 5 sail of the line, 6 frigates, 1 sloop of war, and 6 brigs, was lying at the Isle of Aix, ready for sea, and that a British fleet under admiral Thornborough, was at anchor about five leagues from Oleron light house.
The obstinacy of Buonaparte in continuing to send his fleets out, without the prospect of effecting any valuable object, but to the almost certainty of destruction, appears little short of infatuation.
We some days since stated our conjectures that Jerome Buonaparte's fleet (as it is called) was certainly bound to the Cape of Good Hope, but hearing that the place was in possession of the British, it has been deemed proper to return to Europe, or proceed to the West-Indies. By some of our London papers it appears almost certain, that no part of this fleet passed the Cape of Good Hope, (although others apprehend it,) but the cause of its dispersion we are yet to learn.
THEATRICAL.
The young gentleman, who is the subject of the following remarks from the pen of that nervous writer, and liberal, but discriminating critic, Mr. Carpenter, is to make his appearance on our boards on Wednesday evening.
Those who have seen Mr. COOPER perform, and have perused the critique in our last, will admit the judgement, liberality, and justice of Mr. Carpenter's criticism on Mr. Cooper's performance.
We are sanguine that those who attend the Theatre on Wednesday, will not be disappointed in their anticipations of young Mr. BARRETT's performance.
From the Charleston Courier.
THESPIS.—It was reasonable to expect that the novelty of a boy of eleven years of age playing Don Quixote would have attracted a full house to the Theatre.—It did so. Expectation was sharpened by a variety of circumstances. Those who thought soberly on the subject, went prepared to see a child probably act well for a child; some more sanguine endeavoured to persuade themselves that since a prodigy such as this had never appeared in England, in an infant player, that here there might be a prodigy also.—Why not in America? They would say, without reflecting that,
according to the doctrine of chances, there was less probability of another appearing in the world so immediately on the heels of that in Europe. Contemplating young BARRETT fairly, criticism must steer between those two—his action, attitude, utterance, and conception of the author, were far, very far beyond any thing that experience and observation would allow a person of sober reflection to expect from so green a youth: but the performance did not produce those necromantick, thrilling effects which are re-counted of the British infant Roscius, and which the whole body of critics and learned men in England have publicly avowed to surpass all hitherto known of man upon the stage. To judge of master BARRETT fairly, we must think of him with as little reference to master BETTY, as to Mr. GARRICK—we must take him upon the basis of his own merits, and estimate him, as if no such wonderful accounts had reached us of another boy. On these grounds, are there any who will hesitate to say, that he pleased, nay, astonished them? For our parts we declare, that though we went to the theatre with a conviction, received from seeing him rehearse, that he would give much satisfaction, he much more than answered our expectations.—His conception of the part, whether his own, or acquired, seems perfectly correct; and as soon as the first struggle with his fears was over, his delivery was correspondent to his conception. He fell short only where his organick powers refused to go along with, and sustain him. Yet it may be said that his failures (there trivial enough indeed) by marking the child the more, rendered the performance the more interesting. It augurs well of his future acting, that he improved as he advanced in the character, and that he performed those parts best to which the poet has given most animation. Throughout the whole, he was very happy in attitude—a rare thing in a child—and it must be the right more rare and extraordinary, when it is considered that the attitude for heroic tragedy is of that kind which least enters into the ordinary movements of youth. This may be in some measure accounted for, by his early initiation in the art of fencing, which, more than any thing, communicates to action and attitude, the dignified air, and free expansive outline of manliness and heroism. As learning to dance (we do not mean caprices) gives ease in moving, fencing communicates dignity in attitude and action. We cannot drop this part of the subject without remarking, that the gracefulness of Master BARRETT is the more extraordinary, on account of the length of his limbs. His arms, like those of most boys, are very long—Compared with the height, & the diameter of his body, the circle described by his hand when extended is much greater than, according to the ordinary proportions of men, the arms of actors are even seen to describe—& awkwardness or uncouth deviation from the true line of beauty in action would be proportionally obvious and prominent.—We were therefore greatly surprised, when tracing his action with a critical eye from the beginning to the end, we could discern no positive uncouthness, a praise to which few can aspire. From the very necessity of the case and the very limited opportunities which his childish days have afforded, his action had not that variety which can only result from having felt a variety of passions, and habitually yielded up the mechanism of the frame to their varied impulses.
In the scene with Glenalvon , it is but fair to own it, we were surprised. With so much propriety and spirit did he retort upon the daring subtle villain, that when we compared the person of the boy and his youthful voice, with the bold, lofty words, cutting taunts, and the resolute air of the speaker, and still more with the person of his supposed adversary, HODGKINSON, in Glenalvon , the house seemed to undergo one common feeling of pleasing astonishment.
To good hearts what sensations can be more pleasing than those which are experienced from witnessing the first unfolding of human powers in any department in life. The first development of mind in children, is certainly one of the most delightful objects of contemplation. Hence the paternal feelings, of all others, form the greatest blessings of man here below, being at once most soothing to the heart, most laudable, and most lasting. Perhaps there is no feeling common to human creatures, in which the chain that links mankind together is more visible than this.—Self seems to have lost its sway in its presence.—When pure untainted youth, in all its loveliness, appears before us, candidates for their fellow creatures applause, and in artless innocence says, or seems to say, "do love—do approve me!" the train which communicates the flame of philanthropy to the soul, takes fire, it irresistibly burns and spreads from heart to heart, till the whole multitude feel the flame, and every individual becomes the parent. Here surely criticism itself, disarmed, gives up its judgment prisoner to the heart, and postpones to the day of matured manhood, all consideration of faults.—On the present occasion, the boy's performance was handed to the bosom by many favourable circumstances.—A father and fond mother, playing the fictitious father and mother, and shedding upon the feigned scene of woe, the real dew which nature pours from the eyes of doting love, upon the cheek of filial piety, was too interesting a picture to be resisted—swept the heart before it, and left the cold decisions of the judgement far behind.
NEW YORK, July 9.
Capt. Dickson, from Bermuda, informs us that a frigate and three transports had just arrived there from England, having on board 1200 troops for that place and New Providence.
Mr. Peter Rose, who went out with general Miranda in the ship Leander , and returned yesterday in the sloop Atlantic from Barbadoes, gives the following statement of circumstances which transpired since leaving this port.
"February 12th, spoke ship Cleopatra , who pressed 19 of the Leander's men. 18th, arrived at Jacquemel, and lay there until the 26th of March; then sailed and arrived at Aruba on the 8th April. 14th, had a general muster on shore, and sailed on the 16th for Porto Cavello. 28th, engaged a Spanish brig and schooner, who captured our two schooners with 79 men on board. Made sail for Bodire, and arrived there the day following. Sailed from there May 1st. 26th, spoke ship Lilly , who supplied us with bread and water. 27th, anchored at Grenada, and sailed again on the 28th, in company with the Lilly . Four of our men were sent on board the Lilly for presuming to enquire of the captain what was the destination of the ship: and three Spaniards were sent in their place on board the Leander . June 7th, arrived at Barbadoes under the direction of the lieutenant of the Lilly . 14th, whilst capt. Lewis was on shore, the mate was sent for on board the Lilly , and an officer from the Lilly came to take charge of the Leander , and impressed 14 or 15 Americans, notwithstanding they had good protections. The people in the Leander offered to relinquish their wages if they might be permitted to return home, but this was refused."
It was reported that admiral Cochrane, with nine sail of armed vessels, was to accompany Miranda on his expedition; and that col. Armstrong, who was at Trinidad had enlisted 700 men for that purpose. They were busily employed for enlisting at Barbadoes when our informant left it.
A letter from a gentleman on board the Leander , dated Barbadoes, June 12, mentions that admiral Cochrane had delivered to general Miranda 40 Spa-
nish prisoners, equal to the number of Americans the Spaniards have in their power—that admiral Cochrane had supplied general Miranda with four vessels, which are to accompany him to Trinidad—that he was to sail on the 19th for Trinidad, where a number of the general's friends were waiting to join him, and where he expected to receive every necessary assistance for the enterprise. The letter mentions that the son of col. Smith, whom report has frequently placed among the captured, is still with Miranda.
From London Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Maria, captain Rowell, from Liverpool.
LONDON, May 12.
The lords in council have come to a resolution to recommend to his majesty to take off the embargo now laying upon Hamburg and Oldenburgh vessels in the different ports of Great-Britain and Ireland. The above intelligence was this morning officially communicated to Lloyd's. The measure, however, is not yet carried into effect.
It has been asserted, with a degree of confidence which was calculated to impose on the public, that there was likely to be a separate negotiation between Russia and France, and that overtures to this effect had actually been made through Prussia. We can assure our readers, that there is not the slightest foundation for this surmise. The paragraph seems to be a fabrication from a pretended account of the political intrigues of the court of St. Petersburg, which some days ago filled a column of the Times , and which would have been mischievous, but for its absurdity.
A morning paper says, "since the breaking off of all direct communication between France and this country, in consequence of the unmeasured demands of Buonaparte, some communications have been received through the ambassador of a neutral power. To these a definitive answer was sent, we understand, on Saturday last; and we are also assured, that no flags of truce will in future be allowed."
May 13.
Mr. Jackson, lately ambassador from this country to the court of Berlin, has arrived in London. He came over in the Ariadne frigate, from Husem, and landed yesterday at Yarmouth, about eleven o'clock, under a salute from the frigate.
By letters received yesterday from Holland we learn, that the deputation which had been sent to Paris, from the Hague, had returned, bringing with it the fiat of Buonaparte. We do not suppose, that the persons who were appointed to that mission durst remonstrate against the establishment of a constitution so contrary to the habits and feelings of the Batavians; but if they have, their representations, it seems, have been ineffectual. Buonaparte has decided, that they are to have a king in the person of his brother Louis. His future majesty, Louis the First, is at present much indisposed at Paris; but, if capable of undertaking the journey, he is to be at the Hague on Tuesday next, between which day and the 20th he is expected to be proclaimed. The Dutch do not manifest proper gratitude for the favour which is designed for them. The nomination of king Louis instead of satisfaction, has produced an universal depression throughout Holland. Some cities have even ventured to petition their high mightinesses to oppose the measure with all their power; but though we may applaud and admire this faint effort of departed freedom, we cannot flatter ourselves with the expectation that it can produce any favourable consequences. It will be in vain to oppose any opposition to the power that has long since ruled, and is now on the very eve of entirely revolutionizing the Batavian government.
May 16.
We lately announced the receipt of accounts at the India House of the conclusion of peace in India. An extraordinary gazette was published this morning, confirming this grateful intelligence. It contains extracts of letters from sir George Barlow, down to the 25th December. They state, that a definitive treaty of peace was concluded between lord Lake and the agent plenipotentiary of Scindiah, on the 22nd of November, which, from the terms, promised to be secure and permanent. Confident expectations were entertained, that this happy result would produce a speedy and favourable termination of hostilities with Holkar, in consequence of which, orders had been issued for the return of the troops belonging to the presidencies of Madras and Bombay, within the limits of the respective cantonments in which they were to be distributed, and placed upon a peace establishment. Perfect tranquility prevailed in every part of the company's dominions in India.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
WHITEHALL, May 15, 1806.
A dispatch has been received at the East India house, from sir George Hilaro Barlow, Bart. dated Allahabad, the 4th December, 1805, of which the following is an extract:
"I have the honour to inform your honourable court, that, on the 22d ult. a Definitive Treaty was concluded between the right hon. lord Lake, and the plenipotentiary agent of Dowlat Row Scindiah, upon terms which appear to me to be calculated to establish the relations of amity and concord between the two states, upon the most secure and permanent foundation."
Your hon. court will also have the satisfaction to be apprised of the expectation which I confidently entertain of a speedy and favourable termination of hostilities with Jussunt Row Holkar, and of the consequent important reduction in the military charges of the several Presidencies, inseparable from a state of war."
"I have the satisfaction to inform your honourable court, that perfect tranquility prevails in every quarter of the Company's dominions; and I am not aware of the probability of any occurrence of a nature calculated to disturb it, or to impair the fundamental sources of the British power and prosperity in India."
Dispatches have been also received from sir G. H. Barlow, dated Allahabad, the 24th December, 1805, from which it appears, that, in consequence of the treaty of peace with Scindiah, and the confident expectation of a peace with Holkar, orders had been issued for the return of the troops belonging to the Presidencies of Madras and Bombay within the limits of those governments respectively, where they were to be distributed in cantonments, and placed on a peace establishment.
The following intelligence was this morning officially communicated to Lloyd's:—
"Admiralty Office, May 16, 1806."
"The Voluntary French frigate was taken possession of at the Cape of Good Hope, on the 4th of March. A cartel from thence, with prisoners, fell in with a French squadron, under command of M. Willeaumez, on the 20th; the lat. and long. not stated, but supposed to be off St. Helena."
"The Voluntary carries 44 guns, and was part of Jerome Buonaparte's squadron, which sailed from Prest on the 14th of December, the same mentioned in the bulletin from the admiralty. Jerome being a young sailor, Willeaumez was sent out as his mentor. The one to have all the care and labour of executing any enterprise, and master Jerome all the glory, in case of success. The French squadron consisted of six ships of the line, and two frigates, including the Voluntary. They had taken 2 trans-
ports, and having put the soldiers on board her, sent her on to the Cape of Good Hope, not being apprised of its capture. The Voluntary, upon her arrival, found the Dutch colours flying there, and entered the harbour, not suspecting that the place was in our possession. The first notice which she had of her error was, the hauling down of the Dutch colours, and hoisting the English in their stead. The Voluntary immediately struck without firing a shot, and was taken possession of by the Diadem . Great bustle prevailed at the Cape, in expectation of the arrival of the French squadron, and every preparation was made to give them a good reception. The dispatches containing this intelligence, were brought home by lieut. Mansell; sir Home Popham's first lieut. with prisoners in a cartel, which the Active , Cpt. Mowbray, fell in with off Cape Finisterre, and having taken out the lieutenant and dispatches, landed them at Plymouth on Wednesday. The lieutenant and the dispatches arrived at the admiralty last night. Fears, we understand, are entertained that the French squadron has passed the Cape, and gone on to the East-Indies. The Powerful , of 74 guns, dispatched by Sir John Duckworth, off St. Helena, to reinforce our squadron in the East-Indies, is also said to have passed the Cape."
Sir J. B. Warren's squadron arrived on Wednesday night, at Portsmouth, with the Marengo and Belle Poule French prizes. Sir John Warren had not heard of Jerome Buonaparte's squadron, of which he was supposed to have been in pursuit, until he arrived in the channel. The small French squadron, consisting of the Regulus , two frigates, and a brig, which he expected to catch in with the London , which captured the Marengo , none other of the squadron had any share in it, was not prepared for action; every man was in his hammock, and the ship was not cleared for battle. This partial circumstance was however, soon retrieved by the London and Marengo mutually mistook each other. Whilst we lament that this fine squadron was not fortunate in falling in with, or hearing of, a more formidable force, we are glad to have so good and successful an officer as Lio is in our possession; and two such fine ships as the Marengo and Belle Poule . The Belle Poule is rated at only 36 guns, but she has 46 mounted, and will carry forty more.
The squadron under Sir R. Strachan is fitting for sea with all possible expedition. He is supposed to be going on a long cruise after Jerome Buonaparte, who is said to be returning to France, having ascertained that the Cape is in our possession.
We have received American papers to the 11th inst. month. The bill, prohibiting the importation of certain articles of British manufacture into the United States has passed both houses, but it is to take effect until the 15th November, instead of the 1st of July, as was proposed originally. From the remissness of the period to which its operation is deferred, we are inclined to consider it merely as a threat in aid of their demands against England, and to inure a more favourable and speedy termination of the present differences. The dispute with Spain has also occupied the attention of the American legislature, and is likely to terminate amicably. The house of representatives have for a long time been engaged in a secret discussion upon the subject, and a considerable majority have decided in favour of peaceful measures.
It is said, that Denmark has been induced to join the league of Russia, Sweden, and England, and that a treaty of alliance between these four powers is in great forwardness.
May 17.
A council was held, this day, at lord Grenville's house, in Downing-street, which was numerously attended. The order for issuing letters of marque and reprisal against Prussia, will appear, we understand, in the Gazette of this night; and this subject, probably, engaged the attention of the council.
The Swiftsure , St. Idefonso , and Bahama , three of the prizes taken in the glorious battle of Trafalgar, from Gibraltar, passed Plymouth on Thursday, in company with the Britannia and Dreadnought .
The squadron under Sir John Warren encountered, on the 24th ult. one of the most violent gales ever remembered, in which the Marengo , whose rigging was old and rotten, got totally dismasted; and the Ramillies lost her mizen-mast and main-topmast. La Belle Poule , by the very great exertions of Mr. Westphall (late a lieutenant of the Amazon), who commanded her, and timely attention to the security of her rigging, saved her masts. These disasters hurried the squadron in, before they received the intelligence that the French squadron of six sail of the line (in which Jerome Buonaparte commands a ship) was cruising off St. Helena.
By a gentleman arrived in the Camel store ship from Gibraltar, we are informed that Sir Sydney Smith, with the Pompee , Atheneum , Eagle , and another frigate, had arrived off Sicily, and was fully prepared to co-operate with our troops in that island. Sir Sydney had succeeded in throwing supplies into the garrison of Gaeta.
Admiral Linois's wound in the calf of the leg, is getting better; he is on board the Foudroyant , with Sir John Warren. Admiral Linois's son, a lieutenant on board the Marengo , has lost his tongue by a musket-ball, which passed through his mouth.
High Court of Parliament.
We stated yesterday, that the attorney-general (Sir A. Pigott) consumed the greater part of the morning in law arguments, in answer to some legal points advanced by Viscount Melville's counsel.
Mr. attorney-general (Sir A. Pigott) came forward and addressed the court in a speech of an hour and an half, without any reference to the facts, but solely in answer to the legal points raised by the defendant's counsel. He fulfilled his task, undoubtedly, to the complete satisfaction of all the managers, and the public; for it was not possible that any orator, upon mere questions of law, could have urged his arguments with more eloquence, dignity, and vigor of mind than he did. His style and manner were exactly suited to the place. He was perfectly distinct and audible—his manner impressive—his arguments convincing. As the public at large are not yet acquainted with the principles upon which the counsel for the defendant have rested their defence, we can only observe, that the attorney-general confined himself to a deprecation of their dangerous tendency.—He left the reply, as to the facts, to the principal manager.
Mr. Whitbread began at a quarter before one o'clock. At half past three he observed, that though neither exhausted by fatigue of mind or body, he yet felt he had so much more to offer, that it was impossible he could conclude within any reasonable time, and therefore as the day was so far advanced, he trusted the court would consent to an adjournment till tomorrow. (This day.) The lords immediately assented, and the lord chancellor adjourned the court.
DUTCH MEMORIAL.
In our remarks on the delusive picture of the state of Europe exhibited in the Moniteur of the 18th ult. we particularly noticed the doom that awaited the Batavian Republick. The following memorial will show how exactly the sentiments which we then expressed coincide with those now felt by the hopeless loss of freedom in that devoted country:
To their high mightinesses, representing the Batavian Republick. May it please your high mightinesses,
The undersigned, citizens and inhabitants of the Batavian Republick, real friends to civil liberty, within proper bounds, and ardently attached to the

Independence of the Batavian nation, filled with deep anxiety for every thing which might endanger their safety, and considering a monarchical government injurious to the prosperity, and even existence of this nation, have, after being a long time agitated by various rumours, now learned, that, in the Gazette Nationale, or Moniteur Universelle, No. 108, of the 18th of April last, the official paper of France, written and published under the eye of the government of that country, after some preliminary remarks respecting the form of government in this country, it is declared, "that such being the situation of Holland, she must be gained by any charges which she must make in her constitution. If the landholders, the merchants, and the enlightened men, are of opinion that they can have a representation, made by the choice of the people, without distinction of classes or religion, they will create a system much more proper than the present one. If that be not their opinion, and that they think it necessary to have recourse to a constitutional monarchy, they will do that which will be more advantageous to their country than the preservation of their existing constitution can be. It is their duty to examine their situation, to judge of the circumstances in which they are placed, and to choose between the two systems, that which is best suited to them, and most likely to establish, on a solid foundation, the publick prosperity and liberty."
The Undersigned have been thrown by this paragraph into the utmost anxiety, as they see in it alternatives, one of which would subject them to a form of government, to avoid which, their forefathers contended, during the space of almost a whole century; a form of government which, however adapted to other nations, would have a tendency to diminish all energy and activity in the posterity of those celebrated ancestors, whose names they bear, and who even remained allies of Rome, when almost the whole world was subject to that empire; and the more so, as the system of a Republick, constitutes, among the true Batavians, one of the first elements of their existence; and no wonder, as the general interest, in the management of the dikes, which form that artificial and expensive wall, for continuing the existence of the ground upon which they dwell, renders a Republican form of government absolutely necessary! and that republick should be divided, as it were, again into small republicks. For this reason a republican spirit must prevail in the hearts of all our countrymen, throughout all the different classes of our people, independent of the ancient influence of the citizens, even under the government of the Dukes, however modified, upon the appointment of local governments; and no wonder again, as commerce, under the protection of an independent republick, has enabled this small nation to act a part upon the stage of the world, which has rendered us, at times, since we shook off the Spanish yoke, useful and desirable allies to our neighbours, and even sometimes dangerous enemies.
On the eve, perhaps of being obliged to choose between a monarchical and republican form of government, the undersigned feel the inextinguishable fire of pure patriotism too much, to remain silent, with a hesitation, culpable in their eyes, at this valuable moment, which, perhaps, will never return. They will not leave our high mightinesses ignorant of the patriotic and republican sentiments which animate their souls. They cannot avoid declaring publicly and solemnly to you, as representatives of the Batavian Republick, their hopes, that the state of affairs may be directed in such a manner as to save them from a form of government which most probably would put a speedy and fatal period to the inhabitable state and even existence of the Republick, after it had sustained so many calamities. We hope, and bring the declaration of this our earnest wish, with becoming boldness, into the midst of your Assembly; for where else can we prefer it, though it may not be drawn up in the usual form, in every particular, for extraordinary circumstances require, nay justify, extraordinary measures.
We entertain hopes, that under the influence of the Divine Providence, which has often, as it were, by a miraculous interference, prevented our country and nation from being thrown into the abyss of ruin, your deliberations may take such a turn, that with the preservation of the independence of the republick, and the valuable maintenance of our civil liberty, rather than to see us subject to a monarchical form of government, a dreadful alternative for the country, such new modifications concerning the republican form of government of this nation will be made, as will put the representation, without distinction of any class or religious sentiments, upon such a footing, that we will actually shew to the eye of all our allies and the whole world, that the preservation of the republick counterbalances all other considerations, with a nation like ours, that loves so much its liberty.
The Undersigned declare herewith, as far as they are interested in this case, that, rejecting all particular parties, they will, when called upon, choose anew such representatives, or continue in their present situation, those to whom they could safely entrust the valuable possession of their independence and liberty, and consider as men of honour and courage; and that, being averse, as well from sedition intentions, as from chimerical and imaginary opinions, which cannot be applied to the real state of men as they actually are, the undersigned will do every thing which may have a tendency to cause good order, harmony, and unanimity, to prevail under a constitution by representation.
And whatever may be the fate of our dear country, to which we are attached by so many ties, after this our declaration, which we do herewith openly make in case of an unfortunate decision, we shall be able to look upon the ruins of our country, and of ourselves, with more resignation than if we had remained silent in one of the most important and perilous moments which the country ever before experienced. We shall have then the satisfaction of having done our best for the continuance of the republick, and will have shewn by this our declaration, "that if the prosperity and liberty of nations (according to the opinion of the emperor Napoleon himself) can only be secured by two modes of government, either a limited constitutional monarchy or a republick, constituted according to the theory of liberty, and which should be the true organ of the public will!"—we, however, might be considered as belonging to those Republicans, who without danger to the nation or country, would be likely to make a proper choice of such enlightened, able, honest men, as, by their administration to preserve our liberty and independence, rejecting all distinction of classes and religion, inconsistent with the Republican government, would bring back this country to a degree of happiness and prosperity that would render it more useful to our Allies, than, supposing the ground itself not to be swallowed up by the surrounding waters in a few years, it possibly could, if it must submit to a form of government, from even the name of which our ancestors have ever been averse. Never shall we regret having spoken out at a moment in which we are able to raise our voice as freemen, to consider the situation of our country, and view the circumstances in which it is placed, for the purpose of making the best choice, in our opinion, of that system of government which alone is calculated to place our prosperity and liberty upon an immovable basis.
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TRANSLATIONS From Paris Papers, received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Patsey, Captain Bowles, from Nantes.
PARIS, May 6. At the audience yesterday at St. Cloud, the minister of marine presented to his Majesty the emperor, the captains Lucas and Infernet, who have lately arrived from England, prisoners of war. Captain Lucas commanded the le Redoubtable at the battle of Trafalgar; having perceived during the action, that Admiral Nelson in the Victory, was about to board the French admiral, and that le Neptune, the admiral's second was driven out of the line, he so manoeuvred as to cover the admiral. He ran his bowsprit on board the Victory, while the crew were in the act of boarding, and the greatest confusion prevailed on board of the enemy's ship, when two other English vessels boarded le Redoubtable; at this time Admiral Nelson was killed.
Captain Infernet upon the signal made by the admiral for every ship to come to close action, rushed into the midst of the enemy's line, and fought with the greatest gallantry, the enemy could not compel him to strike his colours, and saw his ship sink. This unfortunate affair affords some consolation, as in it we trace those traits of courage which mark the French character.
His Majesty observed to captain Lucas and Infernet "if all my vessels had been fought like those which you commanded, victory would have been very doubtful. I know that there were many who did not imitate your example and I have ordered information to be collected upon this subject; as for you I am satisfied, and I have named you commanders of the legion of honour; those captains who instead of boarding the enemy, did not come within reach of his cannon, shall be prosecuted, and when an opportunity is afforded, shall be made examples of in a manner that shall be striking." May 9. The Brest Courier of the 4th of May, brings us the following intelligence. The Topaze, which left Lisbon on the 14th April, has come to an anchor in our roads. This frigate commanded by Mr. Baudin, was for some months under the orders of the captain of the Blanche frigate, blocked in the port of Lisbon by two English frigates; she has however escaped their vigilance. During her voyage she took and burnt two vessels belonging to Ireland bound to Newfoundland, and an English ship laden with oranges, 113 women and 7 children are the result of these captures. They have been lodged at the marine hospital. She likewise met an English ship much shattered, which captain Baudin did not think proper to attack. In short after being chased by a division of the enemy as far as Bec du Rez the Topaze has reached our port, where her crew was received in a manner due to the brave.
* This was the prize Le Brave, as appears by an English paper.
AUSBOURG, April 29. From Constantinople, of the 6th of this month, we learn that for some time past a coldness had been very visible between the ministers of the Porte, and Mr. Italiuski the Russian ambassador. His excellency, by order of his court, has transmitted to the Reis Effendi, a note in the following terms:—"The change which has taken place in the conduct of the Porte, has evidently been produced by foreign intrigues, & by suspicions that are without foundation, that the military dispositions making by the court of Russia for her own security were designed against the Ottoman empire. In order to remove every idea of this natural manner declares, that so far from being actuated by views unfriendly to the Porte, she is ready on her part to fulfil to their utmost extent all the conditions of the late treaty of alliance between the two empires. That in order completely to satisfy the Porte of the honourable intentions of the court of Russia, and of her serious determination to remove every doubt; she has already taken measures for removing all the troops of Russia assembled in the Crimea, and on the frontiers of Moldavia and Wallachia."
The Porte has replied to this note by a counter declaration, in which she asserts, "that during the whole course of the present war, the sole object of the Ottoman government has been the maintenance of the neutrality, which it had adopted; that it engages to fulfil most scrupulously the terms of the treaty lately renewed, and that as a proof of its pacific views, it will suspend all military measures, with the exception only of such as are directed against the rebels of Servia."
[The little republick of Lucca, has fallen under the operation of Buonapartes federative system, governed now by a branch of the illustrious family of the Buonapart's or Beauharnois's, the following decree is for the seizure of the property of the churches and monasteries.]
LUCCA, April 15. The following decree has been just published here. WE FELIX 1st. By the grace of God and the constitutions, prince of Lucca and Piombina, considering it to be our duty to assume the prompt execution of his imperial majesty the emperor and king's decree of the 30th of March last, concerning our principality, and the concordat formed between the emperor Napoleon and Pope Pius VIII, relative to the religious establishments of Italy, which have become a fundamental law of our states.
And considering that its execution, together with the provisional measures which are connected with it, is essentially necessary to the welfare of our faithful subjects of Lucca, we have and do decree.
I. Our minister having cognizance of religious worship, is hereby enjoined from and after Sunday next, to affix seals to the archives of all religious communities of both sexes, through the whole principality. II. That all the acts, registers, books of account, and expenses, libraries, and every species of papers and books, belonging to those communities, be put under seal. III. That an exact inventory be made of all plate, furniture, linen and effects, and furniture of whatsoever nature, including money, which may be found therein, excluding clothing, and the furniture belonging to individuals, with provisions and money necessary for daily expenditure. IV. The members shall name a sufficient number of commissioners, assisted by a secretary for revising the process verbaux of the subjects sealed under articles II. and III. Their reports shall be signed and attested by the commissioners and secretary charged with the execution of this decree. V. Notification of this decree shall be made to the head of every monastery, and in their absence to the oldest member of the community, who is required to assist at the registering and inventorying, and who shall be made responsible for the effects and property so inventoried. VI. Such process verbaux and inventories as comprise the City and Monastery la Chartreuse, shall be deposited in the hands of our minister of publick worship on the same Sunday. A grace of three days will be extended to all the other religious communities.
VII. The minister of publick worship is charged with the execution of this decree. Given at Lucca, 12th April, 1806. (Signed) FELIX.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 1. The robberies and assassinations committed in Romelia, which for some time past have put a stop to travelling to Adrianople and Stambul unless accompanied by a strong escort, have never been paralleled at any former period.
On the 19th of last month Ismael Bey with a body of 10 or 12,000 men advanced to Rodosto, and demanded under pain of death, all the fire arms belonging to the Greek and Armenian inhabitants; it was expected that a similar order would be expedited to all the towns of Romelia.
The famous Brigand chief Kadri Aga, lately pardoned by the Porte, and whom it had elevated to the rank of Argan de Burgess, has not only insolently refused to appear before Ismael Bey at Rodosto, but has commenced preparations at Burgess for a vigorous defence in case of an attack.
In consequence of the last successful movements made by the Servians, the Porte sent on the 22d March by the Bakir Bey, Kapiagdi Baschi, Argan of Morea, an order to the Bey of Romelia Ibrahim Pacha of Scutari to assume immediately the command in chief of the grand camp in the plains of Sophia. Ally Effendi formerly envoy to Paris, and the present minister of marine has been appointed intendant general of the provisions of this army, with an order to repair forthwith to his post. The Porte has made very serious representations to Mr. Italiuski on the subject of the levying recruits by the Russians (occupying Corfu) in the seven United Isles and in the neighbouring European provinces.
The army destined to oppose the insurgents is at length completed. Jnsuf Pacha, formerly Grand Visier, would immediately review the different corps who compose it. The campaign will then be opened. Vast quantities of provision, artillery and ammunition are collecting. The Grand Visier intends training the Ottoman troops, agreeably to the plan of European tactics. French officers are expected to put the finishing hand to this great work, which will assimilate the Turkish military to the troops of other European nations.
Muhlis-Effendi, lately appointed ambassador from the Sublime Porte to the emperor of France and King of Italy, is preparing for his departure for Paris. He carries with him very rich presents for the emperor and empress. They consist principally of rare pearls and diamonds, rich pelisses, and Arabian horses of the greatest beauty. This mission and the military preparations making have given rise to all kinds of conjectures. The Porte has however declared on this subject that it had no intention to go to war, but on the contrary was firmly resolved to persevere in its neutrality.
Gazette Marine Memoranda
ARRIVED. Sch'r Ann Ballard, Gorton, 12 days from City Point. The sch'r Herman, Bingham, of Boston, sailed the same day for the coast to load—Sailed from the City June 29, brigs Little John, Liddle, of New-York, for Charleston; Neptune, Patrick, of Baltimore for Sumana—Schooners Mercury, Dreggs, of Middletown, for Baltimore; Sally, Sterling, of New-York, for the coast to load.—Left at the City of St. Domingo, June 30, ship Merry Quaker, Brown, of New-York, to sail for the coast in 4 days; brig Horatio, Whitehead, of and for New-York in 4 days; schooner Clarinda, Paddock, of New-York, for the coast in 10 days.—At Samana, brigs Charleston, Juett, of Savannah; Clapp, from New-York. The schooner Hazard, Gardner, of and from Philadelphia, sent in as a prize, cleared and suffered to proceed on her voyage to St. Jago de Cuba.
Ship Patsey, Bowles, 55 days from Nantz, Slate, James Maurice, & Co.—Sailed in company with ship Rose, Johnston, of Alexandria, bound to the North Sea. The brigs Union, Briggs, for New-York, and Hannah, Snow, for Lisbon, sailed the day before.—Left at Nantz, May 18, Ships Brutus, Pendergrast, for New-York in 8 days; Susan, Loring, of Boston, discharging; Williams, of do. destination unknown.—Brigs Juno, Edwards, of this port, destination unknown; Mount Vernon, just arrived from Falmouth, where she had been carried and detained.—Schooners Federal Jack, Collins, of Boston to sail in 14 days; Freemason, Newcomb, of do. in 14 days.
Brig Jason, Reynond, 12 days from Mariel, Molasses, T. & W. A. Armistead.
Ship Maria, Rowell, 54 days from Liverpool, Salt and Crates, R. Bowden, & Co.—Sailed in company with the ship Falcon, Parrott, for Portsmouth N. H. Left there May 20, Ship Alexander, King, and barque Petersburg, Davis, both for this port, the former in 14 days, the latter the next day; ship United States, Read, for City Point in 4 days.—Spoke, May 20, ship Fame, Clark, 48 days from Charleston bound to Liverpool, within three hours sail—27th, lat. 47, 22, long. 19, 52, ship Frances, Carter, 8 days from Liverpool bound to Boston—June 13th, lat. 41, 06, long. 58, 20, Danish brig Speculator, 35 days from Havana, bound to Copenhagen—23d, lat. 39, 36, long. 57, 30, schooner Congress, from Philadelphia bound to Copenhagen, 9 days out—July 1, lat. 38, 31, long. 64, 30, brig Clarissa, 6 days from New-York bound to Cadiz—7th, lat. 38, 41, long. 70, 30, ship Moses Brown, Russell, 3 days from Philadelphia, bound to Antwerp.
Brig Elizabeth, Barclay, 14 days from St. Martins, Sugar, Shanks and Binford.
Brig Traveller, Devall, 48 hours from New-York. Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 5 days from Philadelphia.
Brig Little William, Connell, 8 days from Nantucket, Ballast, C. Fry.
The ship James, in 56 days from Liverpool, went up James River this morning, bound to City Point.
The sch'r Lydia, Livingston, had arrived from Ayamont at Cadiz in Ballast, the 12th of May.
The ship Ontario, from this port for Falmouth, was spoke June 12th, in lat. 34.
The British ships, the City of London, and Hero, from Jamaica, are captured by a French privateer, and carried into St. Malo. The Cargoes of the two vessels are stated to be 810 hhds. Sugar, 100 hhds. 50 tierces of Coffee, 500 bags Pimento, and 200 bags Ginger.
CUSTOM-HOUSE-ENTERED.
Brig Elizabeth, Barclay, St. Martins. Traveller, Duvall, New-York. Jason, Reynard, Mariel. Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, Philadelphia. Ann Ballard, Gorton, City St. Domingo.
CLEARED.
Ship General Green, Fairfield, Liverpool. Governor Gilman, Cady, Amsterdam. Woodrop Sims, Haynes, Falmouth.
GOULD'S packet will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW. July 14.
POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT.
For the Benefit of MR. BARRETT.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, July 16, Will be presented, the Tragedy of DOUGLAS, Or, THE NOBLE SHEPHERD. Written by the Rev. Dr. Home, a celebrated Author in Edinburgh. NORVAL DOUGLAS, (for the first time here) Master BARRETT, (only twelve years old) Lord Randolph, - - - - - Mr. Rutherford, Glenalvon, - - - - - Mr. Green, Old Norval, - - - - - Mr. Barrett, Servant, - - - - - Mr. Briers, Officers, Messrs. Bignall, Sanford, &c. Lady Randolph, - - - - - Mrs. Barrett, Anna, - - - - - Mrs. Bignall.
A MEDLEY OLIO,
Or, New Brooms to Rub off the Rust of Care: Consisting of 1st—The GRECIAN FABULIST; Or, The Old Man, the Boy, and the Ass, (To exemplify the impossibility of pleasing every body) With an additional Stanza, written on the occasion, by the late Mr. John Hodgkinson, by Master BARRETT. 2d. Monsieur TONSON: Or, The Modern Art of Quizzing, by Mr. Barrett. 3d—Song "The OLD COMODORE," in character, by Mr. Comer. 4th—An EULOGY on the VOLUNTEERS of NORFOLK, To be Spoken by Mrs. Barrett. 5th—FENCING, In the following Grades, will be exhibited, for that Evening only, by Mr. and Master Barrett. First, Salute—Second, Carte and Tierce—Thrust, by Master Barrett—Third, Carte and Tierce Parade by Master Barrett—Fourth, Counter Carte and Tierce, by Master Barrett—Fifth, Counter Carte and Tierce, Pushed and Paraded, by Father and Son.—To conclude with the Saute. To which will be added the Comic Opera, of
The POOR SOLDIER.
** TICKETS to be had of Mr. Barrett, and at the Office of the Theatre.
July 14. 2 900
MOSES MYERS
Offers for Charter, The good Ship MEDFORD, Josiah Barnard, master, two years old, burthen 300 hogsheds, expected in a day or two from Boston. July 14. tf 903
For Freight or Charter,
The New Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Havens, Master—she will carry about 750 barrels, and is a good vessel in every respect—A freight for Lisbon or Madeira would be preferred. For terms apply to
Fish & Cattle.
Who have for SALE, received by said Vessel from Boston, 55 barrels No. 1 BEEF, 70 do. do. 2 do. 20 halves. do. 1 do. 80 do. Prime Boston Bay MACKAREL, of a superior quality. July 14. tf 904
For Freight or Charter,
The fine Ship ATLANTICK, Edmund Groves, Master, 180 tons burthen, can be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply on board to the master, or
Phinehas Dana, & Co.
tf 905
A Freight Wanted
For the Brig TRAVELLER, Steenhus Devall, master, 138 tons or about 1300 barrels burthen, a staunch fast sailing vessel. Apply on board, or to
Christopher Fry.
tf 906
For Charter to Europe,
The fine new American Ship MARIA, James Rowell, Master, burthen about 300 tons, can be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or
Richard Bowden, & Co.
Who offer for SALE on board the said Ship, 12,000 Bushels Liverpool SALT, 75 Crates well assorted Queen's WARE, which will be sold low if taken from along-side. July 14. tf 901
For New-York or Boston,
The good Sch'r RISING STATES, Robert Means, Master, burthen 128 tons.—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Master on board, or to
George Finch,
Campbell's Wharf. Who has for SALE on board said Schooner, about 5000 Inches Northern SPARS, which will be sold low, if immediate application is made as above. July 14. 1 902
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 180 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
By virtue of a Deed in Trust, Will be Sold,
on FRIDAY, the first day of August, on the premises for ready money, The TRACT OF LAND, called Paradise, whereon William Raincock, now resides, situate within one mile and a half of the town of Portsmouth, containing 568 acres.—The road to the Canal, and that running from the New Bridge to Bunting's Ordinary, runs through this land; there is on the premises a comfortable Dwelling-House and the necessary out-houses, and the land is as well timbered as any in that part of the country, and an excellent range for stock. The Trustees. July 11. tds 897
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Brig Hannah, Captain Knapp, from Port Cavennas—consisting of 214 hhds. & 60 tierces prime Molasses. T. & W. A. Armistead, June 11. 3w 890 Marsden's wharf.
FOR SALE,
My LANDS, in Greensville County, containing by survey one thousand and seventy acres, more or less, and lies about eight miles above Belfield. There is a good Dwelling-House 32 by 26 feet, with four rooms and fire places to them below, and four rooms above stairs; also, convenient Out-Houses for a family. It is a pleasant, high, and healthy situation; convenient to several Mills, the Camp Meeting-House, and in a good neighbourhood. The premises may be viewed at any time—the terms will be moderate, and made known on application to the Subscriber on the premises, who wishes early application to be made by those inclined to purchase the same. Peter Peigham, Greensville County, May 30. 4w 776