Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-09-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1808.
NO. 27.]
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The Sloop UNITY , John Hand, master, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Robert Simington. September 12.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
FRESH GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received. Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. Also, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad BLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9.
SACK SALT, For Sale by MOSES MYERS. September 7.
LIBERAL PRICES FOR NEGRO BOYS, From 7 to 12 years old. ROBERT BARR of Kentucky, near Lexington, is desirous of purchasing from forty to fifty Boys; he is now on a trip to Philadelphia, but intends to return to this place about the first of next month—meantime, those who are disposed to sell, will give Mr. SAMUEL COLEMAN, of Norfolk, information thereof, who, upon seeing the Boys in Norfolk, and being satisfied with the title, is authorised to purchase, conditionally. Sept. 9.
FOR SALE, 500 sacks Liverpool fine SALT, 5000 bushel Cadiz do. best quality. 36 crates Queen's Ware, consisting chiefly of Plates and Dishes; 5000 wt. German Steel. JAMES YOUNG. September 7.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 27th of August last, from Halifax County, N. C. two Negro Women; ROSE about 26 years of age, stout and well made, of yellow complexion; ALIFF about 19 years, tall and very slender made, with long hair, both dressed in coarse callico, dark grounded; no particular marks recollected on either—They are well acquainted about Norfolk and the Great Bridge. All masters of vessels and other persons are cautioned against harbouring said Negroes—The above reward will be paid to any person that will secure them in jail so that I get them again, or Ten Dollars for either. NORMAN MORRISON. September 7.
FOR SALE On board the British ship Halliday , capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stoved SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5.
FOR SALE, 12,000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT, By Moses Myers. Who has now landing, and will continue to have a constant Supply of Superfine FLOUR, of new wheat for family use, from the Mayo Mill. September 2.
NOW LANDING On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce , Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1808. To all whom it may concern, be it known, that the mercantile house of GREENHOW & COLE is this day dissolved. The Subscriber will dispose of His well assorted Stock in Trade, on terms specified in the Enquirer, of Richmond, under this date; and if not Sold before the first day of October next by wholesale, they will be retailed (nothing preventing) at very reduced prices for CASH ONLY. RO. GREENHOW. 16t
Fifty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONY , a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth surcoat and pantalettes—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. August 26.
FROM THE CENTINEL. AMERICANS! Harken to the language of TRUTH, REASON, and the CONSTITUTION.
The Embargo Unconstitutional! New England is approaching an awful crisis. But her prosperity may yet be retrieved: Her destiny is still within her own controul: And her hardy sons must now decide whether she shall remain humbled, prostrate, debased, at the feet of the haughty mistress of the union; or whether she shall at length assert her violated rights, and vindicate her insulted honour. This appeal is made to men of all parties. The time has arrived when every man who values the commercial prosperity of the northern states, the source of our wealth and strength, of our domestic enjoyments and our political importance, may and ought to join in protecting that commerce from the unjust, tyrannical, and unconstitutional impressions of Virginia . All minor political controversies, all inferior party distinctions, are absorbed in this great national question between Virginia and the northern states. Seven years ago, when the Virginia party came into power, it was asserted by their opponents, that they were systematically hostile to commerce: that they would furnish it no protection, but would probably under a pretence of enlarging its sphere, and promoting its interest, embarrass, obstruct, and finally destroy it. Because this prediction was not immediately accomplished, it was treated as the common ebullition of party jealousy and animosity; and undoubtedly many good men of both parties thought the imputation unfounded and unjust. Let such men consider for a moment our present situation. Our commerce is not suffering a partial restriction, a temporary impediment: It is absolutely and totally interdicted : it is ANNIHILATED . If the most gloomy prophet at that time had foretold such an event, he would have been regarded by most men as a wild and visionary enthusiast; while those who believed the event possible, would have replied, that we might safely rely on the good sense and independent spirit of New England ; that such a measure could never be carried into execution; that an intelligent and high spirited people would not be seduced to relinquish their just rights, nor intimidated from defending their dearest privileges.
If the embargo laws were constitutional; if these states had inadvertently given to congress power to destroy our commerce whenever it might suit the oblique views or corrupt purposes of a majority: then indeed the evils we suffer would be equally grievous, but our remedy would be different. Our only course would be immediately to insist on an amendment of the constitution; for it is certain that the people could not long submit to the exercise of such a power. But I shall endeavour to prove that these laws are manifestly unconstitutional; a gross and daring violation of our most sacred rights. Massachusetts is still a sovereign independent state; she has bestowed a certain limited power on the congress of the United States; and she is bound to resist all unjust extensions of that power with as much firmness, and with even more jealousy, than if any foreign government was encroaching on her sovereignty and independence.
The congress of the United States has no power to destroy and annihilate our commerce. This will appear to most readers a self-evident proposition; and it may be thought absurd to endeavor gravely to elucidate and prove it; but in a question so momentous, every particular ought to be maturely discussed and considered. The people of New England from the early settlement of the country had been accustomed to enjoy the benefits of commerce. It had constantly nourished and extended their agriculture and fisheries, while it was in turn supplied by them with the means of its own continual increase. It was universally regarded as the immediate source of their wealth and prosperity, and the pledge of their future national greatness. They were not ignorant of the value and variety of blessings for which the world is indebted to commerce: They knew that beside its tendency to produce and diffuse all the necessaries and comforts of life, it was the most efficacious instrument of civilization and refinement; and above all, that it propagated and established those principles of habit and justice, without which society would be a curse. In the old articles of confederation, TRADE is enumerated together with RELIGION, and the SOVEREIGNTY of the several states, as the three great objects in defence of which they then united. They did not even give to the old congress any power to controul or even to "regulate" it; excepting incidentally by the power of making commercial treaties; and even that was restrained and limited so as not to interfere in any considerable degree with the superintending controul retained by the
several states. Can it then be believed, that men who so highly estimated this essential badge of independence, who guarded with such jealousy this most valuable prerogative of sovereignty, the power of protecting and extending their trade, should weakly yield to the new government of the United States the right to destroy and forever annihilate that trade? Let any one reflect on our situation when the new constitution was framed and adopted; let him recollect the jealous scrutiny with which every part of that instrument, and particularly the section on the "Powers of Congress," was examined; and the early amendment providing that all powers not expressly delegated to congress are reserved; and then say whether it could possibly have been imagined at that time, that the compact we were entering into was to divest us forever of this all important privilege. If any of those men who opposed the adoption of the constitution, had stated in our convention that the instrument conveyed such a power; that some southern party at a future day, feeling envious of our greatness, or jealous of our strength , might acquire a majority in congress, and by means of this power would drive us from the ocean, divert or obstruct the usual channels of our industry, cut off the sources of our wealth, change all our habits of living, and convert us all into husbandmen or manufacturers, or, as is more probable, after the loss of commerce, into savages; if this had been believed, not a hand in the convention would have been in favour of that instrument.
If even any doubt had existed on the subject, it never would have passed without an amendment expressly negating such a construction, and restraining congress from the exercise of such a power. This then is sufficient. The constitution is not to be construed by the subtle refinements of sophistry; but by the plain principles of common sense—by the well known objects and fair intentions of all parties. If we should be told that tho' all this be true, yet by some clause in the instrument we have inadvertently granted this power; that there is some expression which by construction may give to congress this authority; and tho' we never intended nor contemplated such an effect, yet the ruling party will avail themselves of the mistake or deception, and compel our obedience; this would be no longer a question of right, but of power; and we should only have to decide whether Virginia with all her satellites were more powerful than New-England .
But without dwelling longer on our feelings, or motives, at the time of adopting the constitution, the instrument itself proves that congress has no power totally to destroy our commerce. One of the great objects of that compact, as well as of the old confederation, was the defense, the extension, and encouragement of trade. This is manifest from the very clause, which is sometimes urged as authorising the measures now under consideration. "Congress has power to regulate commerce." Surely those who drafted this clause intended that we should continue to have some commerce; indeed the sole end of the clause was to save and to serve it. If Congress had power to annihilate commerce, this clause would have been unnecessary; for if they could annihilate the whole, they could any part; and if they could put a stop to it entirely, they could order that we should no longer carry on trade, but in such manner and on such terms as they should please to prescribe. Here then would have been a sufficient power to "regulate" it, without the necessity of this clause. Suppose congress should now pass an act in these words: "Whereas by the constitution, congress have power to regulate commerce, therefore be it enacted, that no produce or merchandise of any kind shall ever hereafter be exported from the U. States, no American vessel shall be allowed to depart therefrom and no citizen shall carry on any trade whatever with any foreign nation." Would any man in his senses believe that such an act was authorised by the clause referred to? Would not all agree that the power to regulate, necessarily implied the duty to preserve, cherish and protect our commerce?
Another clause of the constitution provides that congress shall not lay "any tax or duty on articles exported from any state." It is universally known that commercial nations frequently lay such heavy taxes on exports or imports, as amount to a total prohibition: and this is so common, that in commercial treaties, when one nation has stipulated not to prohibit the exportation or importation of any particular articles, it is sometimes added, that they shall not lay any tax on those articles higher than what then exists, or what may be specially agreed on. This was undoubtedly the object of those who framed this clause in our constitution. It being perfectly understood, that congress had no power to prohibit exports by any direct means; they would not give the power of doing it indirectly, by laying such taxes as might amount to a prohibition.
on. If then the jealousy of the several states refused to congress the power of laying an export duty of a single cent; how absurd is it to pretend that they trusted them with the power of a total prohibition? HAMPDEN.
New Family Flour and Corn. Just received, (a-float). Martin's double brand FLOUR, from new wheat, in whole and half barrels, and 250 barrels CORN—For Sale by J. B. Crosbie. September 14.
SAMUEL J. DYCHER, FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding, viz. Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal publick will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to. Prints, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned. D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in ascertaining the day of every month for 2300 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 8 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes. The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE ; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal publick to encourage the artist in his profession. Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern. N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL ; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions. Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs. Sirett's, will be attended to. September 12.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Will give CASH for 5000 bushels good White CORN. And offer for Sale, Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar, Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork, Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes. WANTED, About eight likely HANDS, to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above. September 12.
The Rt. Hon. Charles James Fox's Historical Work. Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. and Birch & Small, Announce that they have just received from London, and will speedily publish, The HISTORY of the early part of the Reign of JAMES THE SECOND, By the Right Hon. CHARLES JAMES FOX. To which is prefixed, a copious Address to the reader, by Lord Holland, under whose care it was published: and an Appendix, containing the Correspondence between Louis the 14th and Mr. Barillon on English affairs. Correspondence between the Earl of Sunderland and the Bishop of Oxford, respecting Mr. Locke. The Bill for the preservation of the King's person. Account of Rumbold, from Lord Fountainhall's M. S. memoirs. It will be comprised in one handsome octavo volume—price 2 dolls. 50 cents in boards. The copy from which they print cost 36s. sterling, in London. September 5.
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. Who has in Store,
A few thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15.
Ten Dollars Reward. Deserted from Gosport Navy Yard, July 28, 1808, BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, a Private in the Marine Service, 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, light eyes, and fair complexion. Edward Hall, Lieut. M. C. August 17.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM DAVIS, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment; those to whom said estate is indebted are desired to bring in their claims authenticated. William Dickson, Executor. Portsmouth, July 22.

COMMERCIAL.
Communicated for the Ledger.
Translation of extracts of letters from a respectable house at Bordeaux to a merchant of this place. June 11—
"The real scarcity of colonial, and other foreign produce, beginning at length to be severely felt, has induced a crowd of speculators of all ranks, and even of all professions to crowd into our markets, the unavoidable consequence of which was, a rapid and continual advance in our prices. The wide field of adventure in the South Sea stock of England—Law's extravagant project in France, scarcely were productive of a greater rage for speculation, than has been exhibited for some weeks among the purchasers of colonial produce—Coffee advanced in price rose 50 sous per pound—sugar 150 francs per hundred—Spanish Indigo 30 francs per pound—cottons 305 francs per hundred—pepper 4 francs per pound, and many other articles in the same proportions. The continuance of this extraordinary state of things, depending on the duration of measures which produced it, cannot be calculated upon." July 6—"The great activity in business, which is noticed in my last advices, had raised the prices of Colonial, and produce of the United States, greatly above the high quotations then transmitted, when the fever of speculation was suddenly cooled by ingenious artifices contrived to counteract it—A report was circulated, and even publickly announced, by the minister of foreign affairs, purporting that the king of England was dead, and that the Prince of Wales was come to the throne surrounded by new ministers, who were ardent advocates for a peace. The holders of Goods had scarcely recovered from the alarm produced by this report, when a new and more effectual check was given to their enterprise."
"The National Bank at Paris, which had heretofore granted extensive facilities, suddenly refused to discount any paper, arising from, or in any way connected with speculations in colonial or other produce. This produced a momentary distress for money, and compelled some to sell at a loss of 25 per cent. For two weeks a complete stagnation in business has prevailed, and prices merely nominal. Few holders will now sell, and altho' those political stratagems have had the effect of damping the ardor of speculation, they will not prevent the prices from rising again, if the impediments to importations continue to exist, and of which there is every probability."
We shall be very much obliged to any gentleman, who can, and will lend us a copy of the act of parliament of March last, made in aid of the Orders of Council of the 11th of November.
Elections....Official returns of the election of Rhode-Island, are published in this day's paper—Returns for 173 towns in New-Hampshire, have been received; Federal votes 15,002; Democratic 11,217—federal majority 3,785. Thirty-four towns had not been heard from; in the last contested election they give a federal majority of 230. So that the majority will be probably increased to 4,000.
William Smith, Esquire, of Charleston, is a candidate for Congress, for that district. His talents will be an important acquisition at this crisis.
Peace in the North of Europe....The accounts of this event are said to have been received at Quebec, by a vessel bringing London papers to the 21st of July, which is one day later, than our papers by the Arno, but as that vessel left Liverpool the 23d of July, the information if true must have reached Liverpool before the sailing of the Arno. A very intelligent passenger, who landed here from that ship, heard nothing of such a report. That such an event has taken place, we think highly probable.—The evacuation of Finland by the Russians, and the return of the British army, are strong circumstances in favor of that event. The interest which the whole British nation took in the affairs of the king of Sweden, was such, as no minister would have dared to abandon him, for any consideration.
To those deluded persons in this country, who would wish the destruction of the only obstacle in the way of Buonaparte's ambition, we would recommend a serious dispassionate perusal of the note delivered on behalf of the Pope to the French minister at Rome, published in our last. For us, it is not a subject of enquiry into the tenets of the Church of Rome; it is sufficient that Buonaparte confesses himself a member of that church, and consequently is bound by his conscience to respect the spiritual, as common justice obliges him to respect the temporal rights of the Pope. Disregarding both, he acts the infidel and ruffian at the same moment. Let any one reflect for a moment on all the circumstances which existed to command his respect to the rights of the Pope, and then say if it is possible that the rights of America would be more respected by him. The Pope had given no offence, but in refusing to dismiss his counsellors, and enter into a league offensive and defensive, contrary to his conscience, as the head of the church, and contrary to his interests, as a temporal prince and that of his subjects.
In our last we noticed a letter which Champagne the French minister of foreign affairs, addressed to the Prefect at Bordeaux, stating the death of the king of England. The London editor was in some measure mistaken in the views of the minister, which may be developed by a letter published in this paper. No person can doubt the minister's object, which was speculation. A government thus administered cannot exist long. Such an open violation of all publick morality, and contempt of publick opinion, has never come under our notice.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MR. EDITOR,
I am one, who am heartily sick of the Embargo, and have noticed the various means which have been devised to get rid of it. Some are for petitions to the President and Congress, this plan has many objections, and I am informed, as far as relates to the President, has failed. Others (and amongst them you, Mr. Editor) are for changing men, as the most effectual mode to produce a change of measures, but this is a slow method, though a good one. My plan is remarkable for its simplicity, and certain of success. The Embargo has already cost this poor country in loss of property, loss of revenue, &c. nearly one hundred millions of dollars, and in one year from this time will cost us as much more. Now, Sir, for my plan. France wants money, and we must give it, or she must have it," which is all the same thing. Let us immediately give France 20 millions of dollars, and off goes the embargo in a moment. Away goes all the decrees, orders and restrictions, and "America, Commerce and Freedom," will once more be the song.
In order to avoid the jealousy of John Bull, and to cover our honor from the imputation of paying tribute, the Emperor's august brother Joseph, can cede us one of his newly acquired Spanish Provinces, (of which the right owner at present keeps him out) say Cuba, Porto Rico, or Mexico.
If this my plan (I call it mine as no one else has ever mentioned it) is adopted, I shall offer myself a candidate for public favor, and honor, but at present I remain snugly
Q. in the Corner.
DEATHS.
On Wednesday night, after a lingering illness, MRS. ANNE LIVINGSTON, in the 70th year of her age.
Yesterday morning, MRS. SARAH JENNINGS, in the 60th year of her age.
We have authority to state, from an authentic source, that Buonaparte having arranged for the division of Turkey in Europe with Alexander the emperor of Russia, had marched an army into Dalmatia, said to be 50,000 men.
That the Turkish government drove every Frenchman out of Constantinople, declared war against France, and dispatched an ambassador to London. On the 14th of June this ambassador arrived at Gibraltar, and on the 19th June he was waiting for Lord Collingwood's sending a ship of war to convey him to London. N. York Gaz.
SPAIN.
The events that have lately occurred in Europe seem to have excited a more than extraordinary interest among politicians, particularly in relation to Spain.
The people of that country, have awakened from the slumber of nearly three hundred years. The Castilian spirit of 1522 seems to be revived. The juntas are again assembled, and the people with an enthusiasm, glorious for themselves and their country, and honourable to humanity, seem determined to be independent, or to die.
Never did an event occur better calculated to excite the best and most generous sympathies of all mankind. The wealth and strength of Spain have been long devoted to the service of France. For several years "there have been no Pyrenees." Her armies and fleets have fought the battles, while her treasures have supported the pomp and splendor of the imperial conqueror. But this was not enough. What is enough for ambition? The crown of Spain must be worn by a member of the Buonaparte family, and the people of Spain put under the "paternal care" of Joseph, his humble and obedient brother. To accomplish this object, intrigues the most corrupt, and perfidy almost without example in the history of civilized man have been resorted to without hesitation. But they have not been sufficient. Force has become necessary, and troops which entered Spain as friends and allies, have become its most cruel oppressors, and enemies. But the object is not yet attained. The spirit of Spain is roused, and the people say it never shall be attained. What a conflict has already begun: what devastation of fields; what desolation of cities; what a slaughter and carnage of the human race must occur before this conflict is at an end! And for what purpose must all this misery be endured, must all this blood be shed? To gratify the rapacity and ambition of a man, an enemy to liberty, whose name twenty years ago was unknown to the nations of Europe, whose destiny now depends upon his pleasure, and even to the people, who now humble and fight and conquer under his immediate government.
Is it possible that there can be a man in this land of liberty, who does not wish, most fervently, and sincerely wish for success to the patriots of Spain: who does not rejoice, for the honour and dignity of his species, that this nation has not tamely surrendered its independence even to the conqueror of Europe, and that hitherto it has pleased the Almighty to crown their efforts with success? Yes there are such men even in America; but they are few in number—There are men, who speak of the people of Spain, engaged in an unequal but glorious contest for the inestimable blessings of national independence, as disaffected subjects; and rebels; while others seem to take pleasure in detailing the difficulties which they must encounter, the distresses they now endure, and in showing the improbability of
their success. Let all those cold and unfeeling calculations be correct. It is more honourable to Spain and better for the world, that one half of the nation should be exterminated in so glorious a contest than that they should prostrate themselves at the foot of a despot who would trample Italy, Switzerland, Holland, and indeed almost all Europe, in the dust.
Spirit of Seventy Six.
PATRIOTISM.
In a late meeting of the inhabitants of one of the wards of Philadelphia, it was very gravely and unanimously resolved, that all who oppose the election of Mr. Madison are the enemies of their country.
What must have been the degree of heat, which party spirit had attained when men who probably on other occasions, are not deficient either in honesty or understanding, could reconcile it to their consciences to deliver an opinion so absurd; to offer a sentiment so atrocious.
We acknowledge, that according to this definition, we are the enemies of our country. We certainly prefer Mr. Monroe. We are satisfied that his election would have a more auspicious influence on the destiny of the nation, than that of any other man in it. But we should deem ourselves unworthy of all confidence or regard, if we were to denounce the friends of Mr. Madison, mistaken as we conceive them to be, as enemies to the happiness of the country. Ibid.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
There seems to be a cessation of hostilities against this distinguished citizen. It is time. The attacks upon him have been hitherto unavailing. The independent freeholders in the district in which he resides, know Mr. Randolph, and can judge for themselves. They want not the aid of the politicians in adjacent counties or in Richmond, in forming a correct estimate of his merits. They think they have more and better materials before them, than those who have been so obliging as to give them their advice. Mr. Randolph is with them at every court-house. He converses with every man, who wishes to hear him. He solicits those who have any objection to his conduct, to state them without reserve. This has been done not only in small circles, but in solemn addresses to numerous assemblies. We have been informed and believe that Mr. Randolph's manners have been satisfactory to the great majority of the citizens of his district. No man therefore we presume will offer against him. We pretend not to vindicate all of Mr. Randolph's opinions. We know them not. But we shall take pleasure in vindicating his principles, and in doing justice upon all occasions to his exalted character. His integrity, his firmness, his patriotism, his invariable adherence to the constitution, his talents and his eloquence, command our respect and admiration. Let it not be considered that we consider Mr. Randolph as a faultless man. He has his faults, and we say in defiance of the idolatry of the present day, every man has them. If this sentiment were more general, republicanism would not blush, as it must sometimes do, at the puerile enthusiasm of some of its votaries. We understand that the attack on Mr. Randolph is to be renewed. When the election draws near, the assault is to be commenced with redoubled energy and animation.—Be it so. Ibid.
NEW-JERSEY MIDDLESEX ELECTION.
A large and respectable meeting of federal republicans, composed of deputies from the different townships of Middlesex county, met at the house of major John Post, in the city of New-Brunswick, on the second day of September, 1808, agreeably to invitation given by order of a previous meeting of the federal citizens of this place, to make arrangements for the ensuing election. Col. John Neilson was chosen chairman, and Mr. Staats Van Duersen, secretary of the meeting, when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted, and ordered to be signed by the chairman and secretary, and published in the federal papers in this state, and in the New-York Herald.
1st—Resolved, That we consider it the duty of all good citizens to submit to the powers that be, notwithstanding those powers may, during their constitutional existence, enact laws subversive of the interests and happiness of the people, by whose misplaced confidence they may have been exalted to office; and, while we would deplore the situation of our country, when groaning under weak and misguided rulers and oppressive laws, we, at the same time rejoice, that our happy constitution still provides for a change of men and measures, in the free suffrages of our discerning fellow-citizens.
2d—That it is the duty of every good citizen seriously and candidly to enquire into the conduct of those appointed to rule over us, to honor and promote the virtuous and the good, and to withdraw all confidence from such men as act under the guidance of undue foreign attachments, of personal vices, or who by their public misconduct discover a criminal want of information and experience in the public concerns of our country.
3d—That we behold a lamentable proof of imbecility and perverseness, in the ruinous and destructive policy of our present rulers, who, by their inveterate antipathies against one European nation, and the most unparadisable courtesies towards another, have showered upon us the most obnoxious non-intercourse and embargo laws, by which our fellow citizens of all classes, are suffering under privations and distresses more calamitous than have ever yet been experienced by our once prosperous and happy, but now afflicted country; by which our merchants are becoming bankrupts, their vessels rotting at the docks; our surplus produce lying useless in our barns and cribs, while it might be realized for double the price it now bears; our citizens of every description groaning under the pressure of the times; our national treasury becoming exhausted for want of the usual import duties, arising on that influx of foreign merchandise which poured into our ports in better times; and, to crown all internal grievances, there is every reasonable prospect of soon resorting to a general land tax, for the support of our own government, and of a standing army, now recruiting in our several towns, while our rulers might, could they divest themselves of their cruel prejudices against Great-Britain, raise the embargo, when our merchants would enjoy a free and most lucrative commerce with that nation, and all her East and West-India possessions; with Spain and Portugal, and all their South American possessions, and perhaps in a short time with every nation in the world; the enslaved part of which, will, no doubt, speedily emancipate themselves from the chains of
the common enemy, whose views and energies are directed to the overthrow of every government on earth.
4th—That we do most unequivocally condemn the blind, secret and undeliberate manner, by which the Embargo Act was brought into existence, and consider it, with all the subsequent executive explanations and instructions relative thereto, as an alarming stretch of power, whereby the whole agricultural and commercial interests of the United States, have, for eight months past, been subjected to a vain, philosophical experiment, without producing the least boated effect upon other nations; destroying our own publick and private resources, while it makes us appear contemptible in the eyes of all nations, who are enjoying a full supply of necessities, through channels that never can be obstructed by such unmanly, futile efforts.
5th—Resolved, That the present is a most alarming crisis in our publick affairs, calling in loud and solemn language upon every good citizen, to reflect seriously on the awful dangers with which we are threatened, to unite with vigour and firmness in all lawful endeavours to prevent the re-election of such men, as by their ruinous counsels, have brought on our present difficulties and embarrassments, and to appear at the ensuing election in support of men, whose integrity is unimpeachable, whose patriotism has been tried by the purest standard and sound true, and whose known wisdom, prudence and experience, will by the blessing of Providence, retrieve our national honour, re-establish the lost confidence of all nations towards our government, and restore to our oppressed country the blessings of harmony and a free commerce, by which the industrious farmer will receive such prices for his produce as shall requite him for his toil and labour, the enterprising merchant will be amply rewarded in the productions of other countries, received in exchange for the exported surplus produce of our own, and all classes of citizens will be enabled once more to rejoice in that natural abundance and prosperity, which a kind providence now offers us the opportunity of recovering and perpetuating, to which end this meeting will strenuously support at the ensuing election.
Gen. John Beatty. Col. John Neilson. Col. Aaron Ogden, Doctor William Campfield, William Coxe, and Samuel W. Harrison, Esquires, for members of the house of Representatives in congress from this state—And
Gen. John Black, Col. Jonathan Rhea, William Lloyd, Peter J. Stryker, Evi Adams, Thos. Sinnickson, Martin, J. Ryerson, and Jonathan Elmer, Esquires, for Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States.
We recommend the following well-written communication to the attention of the reader.—Ed. Cit. To the Editor of the Citizen.
When the embargo was first laid on our vessels, the measure had my most hearty approbation. I thought it was a prudent step, and that the administration would justly have received censure if such step had not been taken. The situation of our foreign affairs called upon us loudly to look to ourselves, and the embargo as a saving measure was deemed wise and prudent. The federal party, thro' the United States, recommended it; and indeed all parties united in believing that it was expedient to resort to it. If the embargo had not been laid, and many captures had followed, the party in opposition to the administration might have urged with considerable point that congress had failed in their duty, and that being aware of our foreign relations, they should have protected us. Congress, in the plenitude of their zeal to serve "a master spirit," and to do more than good sense would justify, made the embargo, without reference to the ultimate good of the country, a perpetual instead of a limited one. From this unadvised and imprudent proceeding much mischief has ensued. If the embargo had been limited our property and seamen would have been preserved, and this should have been the stopping point. As a measure of coercion it is feeble and inadequate. Foreign powers think so; and America by her recent elections, believes it to be so. As soon as our property and seamen were safe, the embargo should have been lifted. The administration would then have acquired additional popularity, and the rock on which it stood would have become more massive and impenetrable. The inductive genius of federalism would have been checked, and the proud column of republicanism might have been assailed, but it would have been assailed but by the feebleness of infancy. A strong arm is now raised against it—its base already begins to totter—the weapon of destruction has been forged by ourselves and put into the hands of the enemy, and nothing but a retrograde motion on our part can save it from crumbling into fragments. If the embargo had been raised three months ago, congress might have addressed such language as this to our citizens—"We have done every thing for you that wisdom suggested—your property is now safe in our seaports—the embargo has produced these effects. If you should be indiscreet enough to part with it and to take your chance upon the ocean, do so, but trouble us not with your complaints; for if you should have any we will not heed them; we have done our duty to you, and you must now do your duty to yourselves." What rational complaint against government could in such case have existed? How towering—how elevated we should have stood as a party, at the head of which Mr. Jefferson would have shewn with increased splendour. No man would have questioned his wisdom or have arraigned his understanding. Jefferson and political sagacity would have been synonymous terms. But the fiend theory , with her thousand illusions, made war upon the sage of Monticello. The wishing of manufactures shut up all the avenues to his good sense and understanding.—Tis owing to this that America has declared war against America.—Tis owing to this that ruin is beginning to enter our doors, and like mill-dew to blast our once golden hopes.—Tis owing to this that our citizens in many places have combined to resist the laws of their country.—Tis owing to this that the heart of federalism is replenished with fresh blood, and that its motions become quicker.—Tis owing to this that republicanism is getting into discredit. In fine, 'tis owing to this that woes multiply upon woes in such rapid succession that tears of blood are now dropping from the onerous fair face of America.—The mantle that Mr. Jefferson is thus to leave behind him is destined by certain individuals to fall upon the shoulders of Mr. Madison—another son of vision and illusion. The practical George Clinton, the sage, the hero, THE HOPE OF AMERICA; the friend of commerce, the protector of the arts, the friend

of the FARMER and the MECHANICK, the enemy of all FOREIGN INFLUENCE—the CENTINEL of the CONSTITUTION, and the rallying point of REPUBLICANISM, is to be trodden under foot to make way for James Madison—to make way for manufacturers at the expense of the farmer, the ship owner, and the true interest of the nation. Can such things be? Americans, I repeat, can such things be, and can you acquiesce? BELLISARIUS.
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
The Embargo. —I have promised to notice the subject of the embargo upon the grounds assigned for it in that message of the president in which he recommends the measure, and I will now perform my promise. It shall be treated, however, with candour and brevity.
Various opinions are entertained respecting the object of the embargo. Not knowing what is, one man believes it to be one thing, and another, the reverse. With this diversity, I wish the reader distinctly to understand, I will not meddle in this paper. Knowing the president to be an honest man and a gentleman, I will take him at his word. He shall state the object himself, and it will then be in order to inquire whether or no he has recommended the means best calculated to accomplish it.
The message of the president, of December 18, 1807, recommending the embargo, is in the following words.
“The communications now made, showing the great and increasing dangers with which our vessels, our seamen, and merchandise, are threatened by the high seas and elsewhere, from the belligerent powers of Europe, and it being of the greatest importance to keep in safety these essential resources, I deem it my duty to recommend the subject to the consideration of congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the port of the United States.”
In the answer of the president to the address of the New-Hampshire legislature, the object of the embargo, as stated in the message, is re-enumerated. In this document the president says:
“In this state of things, our first duty was to withdraw our seafaring citizens and property from abroad, and to keep at home resources so valuable at all times, and so essential, if resort must ultimately be had to force.”
It then appears that the object of the embargo is merely precautionary; to save
Our Seamen, Our Vessels, and Our Produce
from capture and condemnation. There could have been no other object, since there is no other named. We must reject every imputation of a “language official and a language confidential.”
OF THE SEAMEN.
The sailors who were in our ports when the embargo was laid, as well as those who have successively come into them since, have been thrown out of employment by the measure. Every body knows that to day this laborious, useful, and provident class of our citizens, have no provision for to-morrow. How then were they to live? Were we to keep them at home as a resource at all times so valuable, and so essential, if resort must ultimately be had to force? As they were thus avowedly thrown out of employment for national purposes, was it not obligatory upon the government to make provision for them?
But no provision was made. An ill-timed recourse to a hard hearted economy prevented it. The policy of keeping them at home for the nation's use in whatever events might happen, which was specifically one of the objects of the embargo, was immediately forgotten—National humanity itself was, in this great instance, disregarded! The seamen were cast ashore, and by a national act, reduced to the hard necessity of either perishing of hunger or of deserting their country! The choice was dreadful, but obvious. They deserted their country. They flew to the British fleet for bread! They are gone! What prudence! What sagacity! Was the object assigned real? Were the seamen to be kept at home? If they were, why not do that which was necessary to the end? If the embargo were at this moment removed, what should we do for sailors for our merchantmen? Probably there is not one thousand in the United States. Governor Clinton advised that they should be taken into pay, and employed, promptly and liberally, in the defence of our ports and harbors; but his advice was disregarded. It would have cost some money! It would have kept the seamen at home!
With regard to the seamen, the embargo has not, as is evident, even as a precautionary act, answered the end stated in the message recommending the measure. Let us pass to our
SHIPS.
Which were also to be saved by the Embargo.
Assertion. If every one of our merchant vessels had been captured, condemned, and irretrievably lost, the loss to the nation would have been less than that which it has sustained by the embargo.
Proof. There is no likelihood that the embargo will be removed before next December; nor even then, unless Congress, in opposition to the wishes of the President and his intended successor, should remove it. In next December, it will have been suffered one year—that's all!
The exports of the native produce of the United States for 1807, of our soil and sea, as reported by Mr. Gallatin at the last session of congress, amounted to $48,500,000
The revenue for the same year was $16,000,000 For 1806, 14,000,000 For 1805, 12,000,000 For 1801, 10,000,000 As the revenue has increased with the increase of our population, we may presume, and Mr. Gallatin calculates, that if the embargo had not been laid, the revenue for the year 1808, would in all probability have
But as I may make some remarks which may not be pleasant to the mind unacquainted with thinking, nor to the unuseful to truth, I must express my regret that they may give occasion to quarrel with a fresh denunciation. To some their truth by violence, is undoubtedly the only way to preserve freedom. That the denouncers, in again a-something will be put to a little fatigue, is certain, but what patron cares for that when the “safety of the nation is at stake?” In consist ney, has John N. Pickens a parallel? In well-doing is he ever tired?
been eighteen millions of dollars.—The whole of the revenue during this suffering year will not be lost, but we may conclude that five-sixths of it will. The loss of revenue by the embargo may safely be estimated at $14,000,000
Total—Loss $62,500,000 Our tonnage, exclusive of coasting, is about a million. The price of a merchant's ship is fifty dollars a ton. The cost of the whole of our tonnage, therefore, is 50,000,000
Gain, if every one of our ships had been captured, condemned, and forever gone from us $12,500,000
The embargo does indeed save our seamen and our ships! Our seamen, with very trifling exceptions, have been driven into foreign service; and if by violence upon the ocean all our ships had been taken from us, we should have been gainers, in comparison of the loss which we have suffered by the embargo. So much for the embargo as a permanent precautionary measure!
As to our produce, if the government was afraid of losing that, there was an obvious remedy without suffering the deadly disease of a permanent embargo.
Our produce, it was said, was exposed to capture and condemnation; and that it might not fall into the hands of the belligerent powers, we wisely ordained that it should perish on our hands. This was to save it! An Irish parliament might have done all this in character.
But our produce might have been carried away without the risk of a cent. If foreign nations had been allowed, they would have come to our wharves and bought it of us. We should have run no risk. It is no answer to say that as the belly of John Bull would not in this case have been pinched, nor the nation coerced, the object of the embargo would not have been attained, for this would be to travel out of the Message of the President. No such object is assigned by him. He recommends the embargo as a measure of precaution, and as such I have freely examined it. If, however, the Madisonian would be gratified by an examination of the embargo as a coercive measure, I may undertake it. To me, nothing is more clear than that it is inefficient. As I have often remarked, it cannot essentially injure any nation but its own.
From the Federal Republican.
CONSIDERATIONS UPON THE ELECTION.
Within the short period of a few weeks, the people of Maryland will be called upon to exercise the right of electing men to represent them in the next congress.
Upon this occasion, fellow citizens, it becomes you to consider with serious attention the qualifications of those candidates who solicit your votes. The right of suffrage was not given you that you might indulge individual partialities or party animosity. It is a trust committed to your hands to be exercised as the good of your country may require. She has a claim upon you. She requires that you discard all feelings, but such as originate in an anxious solicitude for her safety, prosperity and happiness. It is in this sacred name we call upon you to rise superior to the little prejudices which artful men have laboured to instil into your unsuspecting hearts. We call upon you to awake from your delusive dreams of fancied security, to contemplate the awful precipice upon whose verge you are treading, and by a generous effort to rescue yourselves and your posterity from ruin.
The freemen of America have too long suffered their reason to be blinded by the delusions of party. Too long have they been habituated to sanction the grossest abuses originating in the violence of faction. It is time to think for our country. People of Maryland, the narrow-minded prejudices of party are unworthy of freemen. Do not then suffer a few artful men, who have only their own emolument in view, to impose upon you any restraints which may control your free, unbiased judgment. When you go to the polls do not enquire under what denomination of party a candidate is ranked, but consider whether he has ability or knowledge to serve the state in this eventful crisis, and whether his sentiments upon our present situation will lead him to advocate such measures as can alone save us from irretrievable ruin. Consider these questions:
Have the motives and intentions of your present representatives been at all times pure and patriotic, purely American, and unadulterated with no foreign partialities?
If you cannot answer these questions in the affirmative, you are bound to dismiss them as servants unworthy your confidence, and to supply their places with men who will more truly represent your feelings and your wishes.
The principal measure adopted during the last session of congress was the embargo. It is this ruinous act, that has destroyed the commerce and revenue of our country, has deprived us of our seamen, involved you in distress, and blighted the fruits of your industry. Farmers and planters of Maryland, do you approve of this measure? do you perceive the necessity of an act, which from its nature must produce such extensive individual suffering, and will inflict a wound upon the growing prosperity of this infant nation that years will not heal? Many, many millions of dollars have already been lost to us, irrecoverably lost, by this monstrous act of folly and blind infatuation. It is for you to say, whether the sources of plenty shall again be opened, and whether the streams of wealth shall once more pour in upon us to fructify our land. You have now an opportunity to express your sentiments upon this question. If you wish for poverty, for individual ruin and national bankruptcy, you will vote for your present representatives, and such as agree with them in opinion; but if you desire a return of happy days, if you wish to have a market for your produce, and if you prefer wealth to poverty, you will give your suffrages to those gentlemen who have been uniformly hostile to this annihilation of our commerce.
Have they adopted the measures best calculated to promote your happiness, to increase the power, wealth and prosperity of this nation?
Have they exhibited a determination to maintain our country's honor, or have they not meanly submitted to the degrading pretensions of a tyrant?
And have they shown themselves the independent representatives of freemen, instead of being the mere tools of executive power?
From the same. The servile obedience which some members of the present Congress have shown to executive mandates, cannot surely be agreeable to freemen, jealous of their rights, and attached with peculiar fondness, to the popular feature in our constitution. The republicans of Maryland will discard from their confidence the representative who shows an uniform disposition to increase Presidential influence upon the ruins of the constitution; who makes himself a mere automaton for others to move, and by degrading himself degrades his constituents. It is proper, and was the intention of the constitution, that the measures of government should be recommended by the President, and upon his responsibility; but it was never intended, that the house of representatives of these United States should bear any similitude to the senate of Napoleon, or the Divan of Turkey; that they should merely sit to enregister edicts without daring to deliberate.
Recollect, fellow-citizens, that a measure of the utmost consequence, the Embargo, whose effects have been so ruinous and distressing, was adopted upon the mere recommendation of the president; without any information being laid before congress which could in the slightest degree justify such an act. It was voted blindly and ignorantly. It was recommended by Mr. Jefferson, and was adopted as a mere matter of course. The independent gentlemen asked for information—it was denied. One gentleman, in the confidence of administration, so far lost sight of his character, as to say, “I would not deliberate, I would act. The president has recommended an embargo upon his high responsibility; he has undoubtedly the information to justify the measure.” This important act, which you now feel so sensibly, was forced thro' the senate in four hours; the efforts of a few patriots in the house delayed the passage for a day... but it was their opposition alone; for the administration party did not attempt to defend the act; they merely voted. People of Maryland, such has been the conduct of too many of your representatives. Does it meet your approbation? The election will determine. By your votes it will be ascertained whether you have the spirit of freemen, or whether you have abandoned those glorious principles for which your fathers contended.
NEWPORT, September 3.
THE TRIUMPH OF GOOD PRINCIPLES, “IN THE WORST OF TIMES”
On Tuesday last the freemen of this state, in their respective town meetings, were occupied with the election of their representatives in congress, and their state legislature.
In this town, Francis Malbone, Esq. was nominated by the federal republicans, as the moderator at the meeting, and Samuel Vinson, Esq. by the democrats. The votes were, 227 for Mr. Malbone, one for Mr. Vinson.—Majority for Mr. Malbone, 29.
The following gentlemen (all federal republicans) were unanimously elected representatives from this town in the general assembly, viz.—Francis Malbone, William Tew, William L. Master, Benjamin B. Mumford, John L. Boss, jun. and William Moore, jun.—In the neighbouring town of Portsmouth, the following gentlemen, (all federal republicans) were elected representatives, viz.—Joseph Cullen, Tillinghast Almy, Daniel Chase and Clarke Chase. From the returns received, it is ascertained, that there will be a decided federal majority in our state legislature:—this is important, as at the next session, a senator to represent this state in the eleventh congress, must be chosen.
In this town, the whole number of votes for representatives in congress was 493, of which Messrs. Potter and Jackson (the federal republican candidates) had 272; and Messrs. Russell and Wilbour (the democratic candidates,) 221.—Majority for Messrs. Potter and Jackson 51 votes.
The whole number of votes given in, at this election for members of congress, exceeds that of any other election, (about 6000) that has ever taken place in this state.—The following is a correct statement of the respective majorities in every county in the state:
Recapitulation of majorities in the Towns of the Counties.
P. & J. R. & W. Newport, 113 71 Providence, 431 328 Washington, 268 66 Kent, 176 14 Bristol, 11 71 Total, 999 550
Majority, 449 for the federal republican candidates.
We can therefore announce with certainty, that Elisha R. Potter, and Richard Jackson, jun. Esqrs. are elected to represent this state in the eleventh congress of the United States. Mr. Jackson takes his seat in the present (tenth) congress to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Nehemiah Knight, Esq.
We congratulate the friends of sound politics, throughout the union, on the result of this election. The disastrous situation of our affairs—the pressure of unnecessary and unconstitutional restrictions—the hatred manifested by our rulers for commercial pursuits and the numerous indications of the controlling influence of French politics in our national councils, have awakened the freemen to a sense of their danger, and animated them to discharge their duty.—The change which has taken place in the publick opinion, in this state, is really astonishing. At the last election for representatives in congress, the democrats had a majority of 487 votes. At this election Messrs. Potter and Jackson, the federal republican candidates, are chosen by a majority of 449 votes. This result proves, conclusively, that although freemen may sometimes be deceived by the arts of demagogues, yet they will not be the dupes of intrigue, after they discover its aim.—It is highly gratifying that Rhode-Island, which has been considered as the strong hold of deismocracy in New-England, has set an example, which some even of the New-England states, may yet follow with advantage. Let them imitate it. It is not too late to remedy our national grievances. Redress for the past, and security for the future, can be obtained by the people.
The firmness and patriotism displayed by those freemen, who have never deviated from the principles of Washington, was such as might have been expected from honest and honourable men. The sacrifice too of party prejudice and party feeling
made on the altar of publick good, by many of those who have for a long time been attached to Mr. Jefferson and his party, entitles them to much praise. The people of this state have now publicly and constitutionally expressed their disapprobation of the measures of our government. They have done their duty. Whatever may be the fate of our country, we have exerted ourselves to insure its prosperity.—If Mr. Jefferson and his friends should after all, complete the ruin of the country, although we shall suffer by the event, we can proudly refuse to be sharers in the disgrace.
Gazette Marine Memoanda.
Capt. Kempton, (whose arrival we announced in our last,) left at Liverpool July 20. Ships American Eagle, Ward of and for New-York; Globe, Collin, of Newbedford, for Boston, in 5 or 6 days; Ceres, Smith, of Boston, for Philadelphia, 3 days; Sally, Dilger, of and for New-York; Virginia Caroline, Doake, of Boston, for Baltimore, ready for sea; David Green, Ward of Boston, for Philadelphia; Minerva, Noble, of and for New-York, 14 days.—A number of others, names not recollected.
BY THE KING.
A PROCLAMATION.
For pardoning such seamen and marines as have deserted and shall return into his majesty's service on or before the thirty-first day of December next.
GEORGE R. WHEREAS we are desirous to give all due encouragement to such seamen as may have deserted from any of our ships since the tenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and five, and shall be willing to return to our service; we have thought fit, by and with the advice of our privy council, to publish this our royal proclamation, and do hereby promise our most gracious pardon to all such deserters as shall repair on board any of our ships or vessels, on or before the thirty-first day of December next; and we do hereby promise our most gracious pardon to all such seamen as, having deserted, are now belonging to some one of our ships; and we do also hereby promise our most gracious pardon to all marines who may have deserted from our service since the said tenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and five, and shall, on or before the said thirty-first day of December next, surrender themselves at the head quarters of the royal marines, established at Portsmouth, Plymouth, or Chatham, or to any recruiting party of our said forces; and we do hereby declare that all seamen and royal marines, so surrendering themselves as aforesaid, shall be released and discharged from all prosecutions, imprisonments, and penalties, commenced or incurred by reason of any such offence; but that such pardon shall not exclude deserters, whether seamen or marines, to any arrest or pay forfeited by such desertion: and we do hereby further declare, that all such deserters, whether seamen or marines, who shall not, on or before the said thirty-first day of December next, surrender themselves on board any of our ships or vessels of war, or at the head quarters of the royal marines established at Portsmouth, Plymouth, or Chatham, or to some recruiting party of the said forces, or who shall hereafter absent themselves from the ships to which they belong, or from the marines quarters, without leave from their commanding officers, shall be tried at a court martial, and being found guilty, shall be deemed unfit objects of our royal mercy, and shall suffer punishment of death, or such other punishment as they shall be deemed to suffer by sentence of the said court shall be.
Given under our hand and seal this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the reign of our sovereign lord the King the forty-fifth.
BY WM. B. D. C.
On Wednesday 21st instant, at eleven o'clock, will be Sold at his Office, on a credit of 60 days for approved paper, 12 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 14 do. best Leaf do. 6 do. Lump do. 11 do. Jamaica Rum; 2 pipes Holland Gin, 20 do. Molasses; 10 tierces Rice, 1 pipe Madeira Wine. September 16.
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor,
Have received by the Ship Hero, from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to compleat their assortment, consisting of
Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and Striped Blankets, Flannels, Raizes, Yorkshire Plaids, Half-thicks, 5-4 and 6-4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Beaskins and Friez, Carpets and Carpeting, Fipes, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot.
Also, an extensive assortment of
Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester, Cutlery and Hardware, all of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper.
They have likewise for Sale,
Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking. September 16.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk;
Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to
John Granbery.
September 14.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to
Richard Blow, William Cummack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer.
September 12.
A handsome GIG for Sale.
Apply to
J. & W. Cook, No 69, Church-Street. September 12.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A VESSEL
from one to three hundred tons, to carry small timber to Washington City. Apply to the subscriber living in Brewer-street, near the foot of the Bridge leading from the United States Bank.
William Smith.
September 9.

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At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Complainants. Against Coventon Simkins, John Simkins, John Brickhouse, junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.  The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Coventon Simkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit in like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively.  Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Compt. Against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant.  The defendant 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 motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough.  A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Selater, widow and devisee for life of John Selater, deceased, Richard and William S. Selater, sons and devisees of the said John Selater, deceased, Edmond Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Selater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Selater, deceased, Defendants.  On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmond Tabb 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 court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.  A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806.
This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806—He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was elder than him, had died before His twin sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1806. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at I. in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia.  July 13. tf
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern.
William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
Norfolk, July 15, 1808.
The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham.
Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, bekiefs at the Stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an irrefragable proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person wish to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine,
Sir, your humble servant, WM. JULION. Mr. Dwytt, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my Stomach, and continual head aches, attended with a sickness at the Stomach, which brought on a vomiting, and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Dwytt, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my Stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
Mr. T. W. Dwytt, August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
Mr. Dwytt, November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVILLE & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23. lawly
WILLIAM PENNOCK
Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4, on his own wharf. July 29. tf
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cuyuywagan, Compt. Against Maritz Bortels and Moses Myers, Defendants.
The defendant Maritz Bortels 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 now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Bortels, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July 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 said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Bortels in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by
William Plume, & Co. June 6. tf
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of the most stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vendred, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second-Street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions.
Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again.
Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when an application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.
I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a benificent act to recommend it in similar cases to others.
(Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success.
(Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum-Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatism pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatism affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand.
MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea-voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preventative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book-Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVILLE & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had,
The IMPERIAL WASH,
And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
NOTICE.
All persons are forewarned from crediting my wife CATHARINE IVES, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. The utmost rigour of the law will be enforced against any one who is detected in harbouring her.
Robert Ives.
August 24.
NOTICE
Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK, deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24.
Ten Dollars Reward
For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahosier's Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale. August 22. tf
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by prey; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cosacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. tf
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 19th day of July, 1808.
Alexander Love, Plaintiff. Against Alexander Falconer, and John Hamill, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant Falconer, 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 this Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November Court next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper of the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County.
A Copy, Teste, Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. N. C.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement.
Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg.
Hampton, February 17.
Norfolk Drawbridge.
The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next.
William Cammack, Treasurer.
July 13.
LANDING
This Day from the schooner Adventure and brig Eliza,
55 hhds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers.
July 6.
We have for SALE on our Wharf, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES,
 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars,  37 do. inferior do.  238 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum,  60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hhds. barrels and bags,  10,000 do. Laguira do. 80 kegs Raisins,  20 cases superior quality Claret,  6000 bushels Irica, 8500 do. St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Isl and, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt,  10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin,  50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hhds. Philadelphia Porter,  1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms.  C. & F. Whittle.
July 13.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern.
Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond.
February 2.
NOTICE.
The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co.
JENNINGS & RODDEY.
January 8.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel; and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen.
And in Store,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail.
Joseph Hayes.
Feb. 18.
Mackinder & White,
Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia,
150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality.
ALSO,
A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemens' Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes.
N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
For RENT,
The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock.
August 24.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.
Theo. Armistead.
He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA.
Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation.—Also on Hand,
 25 tons assorted BAR IRON,  80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar,  40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum,  20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy,  10 crates assorted Queen's Ware,  A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine,  Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar,  New-York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese,  A few barrels Mackarel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c.  For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26. tf
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND,
situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by