Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-17 00:00:00

On the day of its establishment. In reviewing the course which the Editor has pursued, he has the pleasure of knowing, that it has not been such, as to please all, (a circumstance which could not be expected) it has been such as to have added to the support and patronage of the paper beyond his expectation. With such impressions, and thus rewarded, the Editor proposes to continue the course which he has adopted.
It is with considerable reluctance that the Editor finds himself under the necessity of advancing the price of his paper; but he hopes the justice and liberality of his patrons will excuse it. The advanced price of paper only, (independent of the advance of every other article) is more than doubly equivalent to the advance in the price of the paper, the price therefore of this paper will from this day be SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, payable in advance. At this price all original subscribers will be charged, and other subscribers, as their year's subscriptions expire, will be charged the same.
TO DISTANT SUBSCRIBERS. Among the painful circumstances which attend the Editors of papers, are the complaints of distant subscribers, in not regularly receiving their papers. Complaints on this head to us, have been more numerous of late. Upon examination we find that complaints come from subscribers whose papers are sent to the post-offices that are not on the great routes. We have never a complaint from our large towns, and they in number, are the others. We assure our subscribers that their papers are regularly put into the hands of the post-officers, and we believe are as regularly delivered. We have a system after the papers leave our hands, that would immediately discover any omission that would immediately be committed in our future arrangements. We can devise, to detect and prevent any omission that shall from motives of pecuniary gain, diminish what is a down-right loss to us.
The error committed in our last week's communications published in the columns of Mr. Mack and Taylor, but we have a system to prevent such a repetition, which on such a subject, is another name for wilful misrepresentation. In the communication in the first column of the second page, "As to the affair of the mississippi," the "People" can only retain one of two sentiments; with regard to the affair at Hamilton's, he is ready to declare that he did not allude to him, and if Mr. T. is disposed, &c."
Those citizens who are not enrolled in the Militia, and have been invited by the Brigadier General to form themselves into associations for the defence of their country, are informed that a list for that purpose is left at the post office.
It was reported for some days past, that parties from the British ships, were in the practice of landing near the Capes, for the purpose of procuring water, and drawing their seines on the beach. On Wednesday evening the General detached a party of cavalry, under the command of capt. Shepherd, to Cape Henry, to ascertain the truth of these reports, and to act as occasion might require. This morning an express arrived to the general, and we understand that small parties had been landed for the purposes above mentioned. Two of the ships remain in Lynhaven, and two have gone out. We do not presume to say what are the orders of capt. Shepherd, in case a landing is attempted, but we should suppose that to carry the President's proclamation into effect, the officers and crews of those ships being forbidden to have any communication with the shore, that capt. Shepherd will prevent them from landing.
We are informed by a Powhatan Pilot, that on Wednesday, being about 24 leagues from the Light House on Cape Henry, spoke an English schooner of 14 guns, bound to Lynhaven Bay, where she went, but did not anchor. In about an hour afterwards the Triumph and Melampus got under weigh, and under a press of sail with the schooner in company steered E. N. E.
It has been stated in several papers that Mr. Erskine was at Washington, when a discussion relative to the seamen took place between Mr. Madison and that minister, who had consented to waive all claim to them. Mr. Erskine we are well informed, denies that his opinion was ever asked, or that he ever gave an opinion upon the subject, and we moreover understand that he has expressed a wish that the report should be contradicted. We notice this merely with a view to present a statement of facts, for we never look to but notice the facts, and which is, that under no circumstances whatever, should a national ship be visited by the crew of another, but by her own officers. It is like our territory must be served, or we must be served.
We publish from various papers the speculations of writers on the late occurrence, without wishing it to be understood, that we coincide in opinion with all of them; we give them as specimens of the "Spirit of the times."
In times of publick danger, we have always considered that a large proportion of confidence ought to be placed in those who administer the government, with which view of the subject we regret to perceive the observations from some papers that we most respect. We would rather see them employed in suggesting measures for the future, than censuring those that are past. The great point, we think, is to continue the most active and vigorous preparations for war, as the surest means of securing an honourable reparation for the insult upon the honour and independence of the nation. It is time that the American character should be rescued from an imputation that has already produced, and ever will invite aggression. The world must know that we regard our honour more, and our money less. Our ministers in France were told that we were afraid to go to war, as that would produce taxes, and those would make the government unpopular with the people. The same sentiment is, we apprehend, entertained by other nations.
Upon the subject of confidence in government, we repeat that in times of publick danger, we must bestow a larger portion. The war operations of the British government are greatly impeded by the bitter opposition which the administration receives from those, who only oppose for the purpose of getting themselves into power. Let us not imitate unworthy examples.
At a meeting of the Masters and other Officers sailing to and from the Ports of Norfolk and Portsmouth, held at the Eagle Tavern, in the borough of Norfolk, the 26th day of June, 1807.
Mr. JAMES TUCKER unanimously appointed chairman.
The undersigned viewing with extreme regret and abhorrence the late unparalleled indignity offered their country by his Britannick Majesty's ships lying in the vicinity of this place, and not knowing where those acts of outrage may end, do, in consequence of the defenceless state of this harbour, think it necessary to repair Fort Norfolk and to erect such works on Craney Island as may prevent the passage of ships of war to this place.
Resolved unanimously, That this association tender to the President of the United States, their services for the erection and repairation of said works, for the defence thereof when completed, or for the purpose of manning Gun Boats, or other vessels, that may be deemed necessary for defence on the waters of Elizabeth and James Rivers.
Resolved, That the chairman transmit a copy of these Resolutions to the President of the United States together with the list of the members associating for the objects aforesaid.
NORFOLK, June 27, 1807.
The recent outrage committed on the national honour, and the rights of humanity, has excited those feelings of indignation which arouse the spirit of freemen, and urge their efforts for the service of their country. Under these impressions, the inclosed resolutions have been adopted, and it is now transmitted to you in conformity to the wish and instruction of the meeting, at which I had the honour to preside.
With the most perfect respect, I am your most obedient, JAMES TUCKER, Chairman.
To the Masters and other Officers sailing to and from the ports of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
The tender of your services for the erection or reparation of Fort Norfolk and works on Craney Island, and for manning the gun-boats and other vessels for the waters of Elizabeth and James Rivers, are received with great satisfaction. They are the more important in proportion, as we have much to do in the least time possible. Knowing their peculiar value for manning and managing the gun-boats and other vessels, it is in that direction I am in hopes they will have been applied, and that the necessary aid for erecting or repairing works on the land will have been found in the zeal of other citizens, less qualified to be useful in the employments on the water. I return for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Washington, July, 1807. S
The proclamation will be read with uncommon interest. It contains an able exposition of the repeated wrongs which we have suffered from the navy of England, and of the unusual if not surprising patience with which those wrongs have been endured. In interdicting, the president, feeling with the nation at large, has very properly gone to the extent of his power; but have we the means of carrying the proclamation completely into effect? I do not mean the abstract means, for our resources, our power, our zeal, and our unanimity are all great, but the prepared means—those which may be called into immediate and efficacious action? The interdiction is two-fold; it extends to the entrance of our waters and harbours, and to supplies after the entrance shall have been effected; the latter can and will be carried into complete effect. But suppose that, in defiance of the proclamation, the interdicted armed ships of his Britannick majesty enter our waters and harbours; where are our means to punish the aggression; to chastise the additional insult, and to drive them out? Let our citizens
reflect upon the question, and adopt, promptly, whatever measures may be necessary to remedy the evil. We want and must have an efficient armed force of some kind, and if the government will not provide one for us, why not, by voluntary contributions, prepare it ourselves.
This is not a time for temporising measures. We know enough of and have suffered sufficient from the British government. Negotiations, without the necessary previous steps, would be followed by fresh outrages. We have long been amused by the British government and abused by its court-martials. Should not congress be immediately convened—intercourse suspended—an embargo laid, and the most prompt and vigorous measures of defence be adopted? We are a young and vigorous, a wealthy and powerful nation, and when our rights and honour are at stake (and they are at present) considerations of expense should be out of the question. A government that will not protect its citizens is unworthy of their confidence.
N. Y. American Citizen.
The Nation Insulted.—It is with sensations of pain and indignation we record on the anniversary of our country's Independence, a most daring insult on that Independence, attended with violence and bloodshed. The details of this unprecedented transaction will be found in preceding columns.
We shall not at present proceed to an examination of the preliminary facts connected with the transaction.—Whether the seamen, which appear to have been the cause of the outrage, were British deserters or American citizens;—whether they were or were not demanded of our government;—whether or not they were refused;—whether they were on board the Chesapeake, or on shore;—are we think, facts of minor importance.—In our view of the subject, the orders of vice-admiral Berkely—which we will not believe were issued without the express instructions of the British government—unless that government explicitly disavows it—to search a national ship of war, and to take by force from such a ship, bearing the national flag, any part of her crew, was a flagrant insult on our national sovereignty; and a violation of the principles recognized by Great Britain in her treaties, particularly in that with Russia in 1801. The execution of these orders was an outrage which admits of no extenuation; and will justify the American government in demanding that the officer—if the offence is by an individual—be delivered up to the justice of the United States.
The crisis is indeed important. The energies of the nation are in the controul of the constituted authorities of the union.—To them and to none others, that country looks for wise and energetic measures, to maintain its honour, and defend its independence. No nation ought to be permitted to insult them with impunity. Let then the measures adopted be impartial and worthy a rich, powerful and magnanimous nation—let them be matured by wisdom; be bottomed on justice; and executed with spirit; and we are confident there is not a man in whose veins American blood flows, but will support those measures to the utmost of his ability.—Col. Centinel.
Though we have inserted the long proceedings at Norfolk, &c. we are of opinion, that every real friend to "a government of laws and not of men," ought to enter his protest against such attempts to take the exercise of the executive government out of the hands of the president into their own.—Ibid.
We announce with particular pleasure, that the Charleston Ancient Battalion, and also the second battalion of the regiment of Artillery, have volunteered their services to the government of the United States, in case it should be deemed necessary, in repelling any indignity offered to our nation by the British, and have entered into sundry resolutions, expressive of those sentiments, which were transmitted on the 9th inst. by post, to the executive, by their commanding officer, col. Daniel Stevens. Charleston Courier.
WASHINGTON, July 13. Georgetown, D. C. July 7, 1807.
SIR, In the present crisis of our affairs the Washington troop of Cavalry have determined to make you this tender of their services in support of the insulted rights of their country; and they hereby pledge themselves, their fortunes and their sacred honour to use every mean in their power to maintain and preserve those rights, and to punish the aggressors of them; and further, that they will hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning to wheresoever in your judgment their services can be most efficiently employed.
Signed by consent and at the request of the Troop, JOHN COX, Capt.
To Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. S.
To Captain John Cox and the Washington troop of Cavalry.
The offer of your service, in support of the rights of your country, merits and meets the highest praise; and whenever the moment arrives in which these rights must appeal to the publick arm for support, the spirit from which your offer flows, that which animates our nation, will be their sufficient safeguard.
To the legislature will be rendered a faithful account of the events which have so justly excited the sensibilities of our country, of the measures taken to obtain reparation, and of their result; and to their wisdom will belong the course to be ultimately pursued.
In the mean time it is our duty to pursue that prescribed by the existing laws, towards which, should your services be requisite, this offer of them will be remembered.
A tender, for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve.
TH: JEFFERSON.
July 8, 1807.
[A like answer appears, from the Alexandria papers, to have been returned to capt. John Bonsall and the rifle corps of that town.]
It may be satisfactory to the publick to know, that immediately on receiving information of the outrage committed on the Chesapeake, the Secretary of the navy issued orders to all the officers of the navy, absent on leave, to return to the publick service.
The real and promptitude displayed by the militia of Virginia reflects upon them the greatest honour, and adds to the numerous contemporaneous proofs that this invaluable organ of defence may be implicitly relied on. We question much whether the operation of the regulars would have manifested greater celerity and order. Such too, it will be perceived, is the enthusiasm with which our fellow-citizens are prepared to take up arms, that the number offered greatly exceeds that required by the Executive.
There is no doubt that, whatever hope may be entertained of preserving peace, we ought to be prepared for war, as it is most probable we shall have it. It therefore becomes the nation by all the means in their power to prepare for an event which will require their greatest exertions. For we venture to predict that the war, once begun by our country, will be waged on our part with a determination to make our enemy feel the full weight of that vengeance that a free and powerful nation possesses the power of inflicting. Just in proportion to the value we set on peace will be the greatness of our efforts to shorten the period of war, and crown that effort with victory. Let not Britain imagine that we shall again exhibit the same languid and inactive scene of hostilities that characterised our revolutionary struggle. Since that era we have more than doubled our numbers, and our wealth, and resources, and consequently our means of resistance, have more than quadrupled.
We have ten times as much circulating specie. We have an established credit, on which the government may draw to an almost unlimited amount.
Our navigation is ten times as great, which may be, and probably will be, nearly the whole of it, converted into letters of marque and reprisal, which by the extent of their captures, would probably yield us a more liberal supply of foreign production than is at present received through the ordinary channels of trade.
And as to the sale of our surplus produce, the very war would increase a demand for it, while it diminished its amount. For, in the first place, as a considerable number of the hands usually employed in agriculture, would be engaged in defending the country either as regulars or militia, it would follow necessarily that a less aggregate amount of produce would be raised, leaving consequently a smaller than in times of peace. And, in the second place, the European demand would remain the same; and, notwithstanding all the obstructions given by the British fleet to its passage over the ocean, such is the nature of most of the articles, and the absolute necessity of obtaining them, that Britain, from an indispensable regard to her own interests, would continue to supply herself with them through neutral channels. Neither her subjects can live, or her manufactures go on without them.
It may be safely inferred from these considerations that there is not the least room for apprehension that our products will sustain any such depression in price as they experienced last war. There is one other circumstance that will, in no inconsiderable degree, prevent this effect. Many of our citizens, now engaged in agriculture, will turn their attention to manufactures, the necessary effect of which will be a diminution in the quantity of our surplus production by lessening the number of growers and increasing the number of consumers among ourselves. We do not pretend to say that war will not depress the prices of produce; we only mean to contend that this depression will be by no means so great or ruinous as it was during the late war. Nat. Intel.
BALTIMORE, July 11.
A perusal of the correspondence between commodore Douglas and Mr. Lee, the mayor of Norfolk, will make every American bosom glow with pride. The letter of the former is truly characteristic of British officers on the American station, rude and insolent; whilst that of the latter is fraught with all the fortitude of true courage and all the urbanity of politeness. The letter of the mayor of Norfolk in fact, portrays the sentiments of a gentleman; whilst that of Douglas betrays the bully.
We cannot but admire the sarcastic allusion of Mr. Lee to the Fourth of July. If Douglas has any sensibility at all, he must have felt it severely.
The contradiction, too, in which Douglas is detected, with respect to referring the question to his government or superior officer, whilst he presumes to act on his own responsibility, makes the British commodore appear quite ridiculous.
In short, the American character never appeared to more advantage than it does when contrasted with that of the British as represented by commodore Douglas.
NEW-YORK, July 11.
The brig Comet, capt. Center, left Nantz on the 24th May, and brings Paris papers to the 16th of that month. They contain no intelligence worth transcribing. No engagement had taken place between the French and the Russians.
An article, added ten days after its conclusion to the armistice between general Mortier and the Swedish general Essen, extends to a month the term before which the two powers of France and Sweden are to give each other notice of the re-commencement of hostilities; and is mentioned in the Paris papers as a proof that the conduct of gen. Essen has been approved by his master.
His excellency governor Tompkins has received direction, by this morning's southern mail, to call on 12,000 of the New-York militia into the service of the United States. The orders to the major-general, it is expected, will be issued this morning.
The governor of the state of Pennsylvania has received a requisition for 15,000 men, as the quota from that state, to be embodied immediately.
BOSTON, July 8.
NATIONAL DUTY.
We have seen with pleasure the spirit of resentment, and the tokens of unanimity, which the late unparalleled and degrading attack on the American flag, has called forth in our country. And we cordially unite in those publick expressions, which demonstrate, that when any foreign power whatever shall dare to assail our sovereignty, or insult our national rights, that it will find, we shall dismiss local politics, rally round the standard of government, and, as we did in 1775, shew to the world, that we are Americans, and not a "divided people."

This animation has been inspired by just feelings on the unwarrantable proceedings of a foreign officer, in insisting on making search for, and to take from an United States frigate a plot of her crew; and in consequence of a refusal to permit search, in commencing a hostile attitude on that frigate, and compelling the superior force the American captain to strike the flag at the nation. This transaction, which has called forth the animosity of the nation; and the professed support to government. These expressions we do not think, have a tendency to war , but, on the contrary, to prevent an open rupture with Great Britain: As they will give weight to such demands of honourable reparation for the past, and security for the future, as the nation, through its government has a right to demand; and which we doubt not the British government, when it sees we are united, will not hesitate to give.
We had proceeded thus far, when we received a copy of the PRESIDENT'S Proclamation which we pronounced temperate, and dignified State-paper, which all Americans are called upon to obey; which they will cheerfully execute; and which renders further remarks on the transaction which occasioned it unnecessary.
SUPPORT GOVERNMENT. The measures which the government of the United States has thought proper to adopt in the present crisis of affairs, is now promulgated. The PRESIDENT of the United States , by proclamation, has interdicted all intercourse with British commissioned ships of war: But it goes no farther—All the duties of friendship, and rights of hospitality, are to be exercised, as usual, to all British merchantmen, packets, vessels in distress, and otherwise.—Every citizen of the United States is therefore, required to obey such proclamation, and abstain from all conduct inconsistent with the measures pointed out by the Constituted Authorities of the United States . Ibid .
NEW ORLEANS, April 11. On Monday last a duel was fought by his excellency governor Claiborne, and the honourable Daniel Clarke, our delegate in Congress. They left the city last week, and proceeded beyond the Iberville to the disputed territory. They met on Monday near Manchac Fort, and at the first fire his excellency received his antagonist's ball about the middle of his right thigh—He reached the city on Tuesday night, and is as well as could be expected. Jon. C. Gurley, esq. acted as friend to the governor, and Richard R. Keene, esq. to Mr. Clarke. For the satisfaction of our readers, we will give a circumstantial account of this unpleasant affair, as soon as we can obtain it.
General John Adair reached this city on Tuesday last, in good health—we understand that he will probably remain here 12 or 14 days.
New Orleans, June 10, 1807. SIR, A publication appeared some time since in one of the northern papers, stating that I had procured in Canada, a traitorous letter written by Mr. Jefferson to Benedict Arnold, after his desertion.
At that time I paid little attention to a story which I thought few would repeat, and was sure none could seriously believe—Lately, however, I have understood that the tale has been re-published, and that my silence is cited either as an admission of the fact, or as a proof that I am not averse to its circulation.
In either case it behoves me to declare that I never had any such letter in my possession, and that I never heard its existence suggested but in the publication to which I allude.
I am, sir, your most obedient servant, ED. LIVINGSTON. To the printer of the N. Orleans Gazette.
BOSTON, July 6. LATEST FROM EUROPE. By an arrival at New-Bedford from England, we have received a London weekly paper of May 24, from which we are enabled to make the following selections:—It does not appear by any official statements, that the war had been renewed in Poland; but the reports which reach us from almost every quarter, seem to strengthen an opinion that it has been commenced with a dreadful slaughter. The article under the London head of May 24, on this subject, may be considered to bear a continental date very little distant in time from those brought to Providence by the Hazard. It is, however, more particular and satisfactory. The late rumours of peace appear to have given way to other expectations, which involve, not only a sanguinary warfare in Poland, and along the maritime coast, but throughout the whole extent of the Turkish empire. This extension of the war, may be considered as resulting from the ill success of the expedition against the Porte; since it has given to the French, a complete control over the civil and military operations of this power.
LONDON, May 24. Rumours of a Great Battle in Poland. A general battle is announced to have at length been fought—At a late hour on Friday evening it was reported that the Russians and Prussians had made a general attack upon the French army. Others allege that the attack was begun by the French.
The Russians and Prussians amounted to about 135,000, of whom 160,000 were Russians. But the French force was near 200,000. But the Russians had a reserve in Lithuania of 40,000 men more.—The battle is reported to have been of the most furious and obstinate nature. It terminated much in the same way as the battle of Eylau—without any decisive advantages gained by the French. Thirty thousand men are said to have been killed and wounded on both sides.
Yesterday morning we received letters from the coast, which state, that a heavy firing was heard, on Thursday night, in the direction of Calais, supposed to have been rejoicings for some victory.—The French, of course, if the result were as we have stated it above, indecisive and if they had nothing more to boast of than they had at Eylau, would claim the victory, and order rejoicings to take place, and Je Drem to be celebrated. The conscripts must be encouraged at all events. But if the consequence of the battle was neither the surrender of Dantzig, nor the capture of Konigsberg, the French have little to boast of. The battle is stated to have begun on the 19th, the Russians
retreating before the loss of Prussia, and Russia having been defeated.
Other accounts from Poland state, that the war is still active, and that the Russians were defeated. An American vessel, which arrived from Poland, which landed at Philadelphia, on Monday last, brings the intelligence, that the Russians, who were defeated, had reached Bialystok, and that the battle having been fought in Poland, which lasted three days, and ended in the total defeat of the French. The Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia were personally engaged. Similar accounts are said to have prevailed at Petersburg.
Such are the rumours which have reached us.—No accounts of any battle have been officially received by government.
DRESDEN, May 5. The letters from Vienna mention, that considerable wagers have been laid in the first societies, that the preliminaries of a general peace will be signed before the first of July.
The Turkish army has been wholly re-organized, and every corps of thousand men have a French officer, subordinate only to the commander in chief. Whilst these arrangements are proceeding in the Turkish empire, the French emissaries are stated to be equally busy in every part of the dependent provinces. It is reported, upon good authority, that all the Barbary powers have declared against us, and that the Mediterranean already swarms with their corsairs. This is of a serious consequence to the merchants of the Levant Trade. We believe indeed, that the greater part of this trade has been long extinguished, and that what remains is rather to be considered as of private than of national concern. But the hostility of these petty powers is not the less vexatious. Their ships are not confined to the Mediterranean. The Americans suffered so much from them, that they deemed it prudent to purchase an ignominious truce. The French are well aware of this, and their intrigues have long been directed to stir up these privileged robbers against the British commerce.
Mr. Arbuthnot, and admiral Duckworth, are on their return home. Sir Sidney Smith is to remain off the mouth of the Dardanelles.
The misunderstanding between the British and Russian governments, relative to some commercial regulations, has been amicably adjusted.
A suit has been entered at the king's bench, in Ireland, by Mr. H. Johnson, comedian, against R. Curran, esq. for a criminal intercourse with his wife. The gentleman is the eldest son of J. Philip Curran, esq. master of the Rolls; and the lady much celebrated for her personal beauty. Mr. C. has fled his country.
Private Correspondence. LOWER ELBE, May 13. —Contrary to all expectations, we are still without certain intelligence concerning the events which in all probability have already taken place in the north. One thing is certain, that Dantzig is the point of attack and defence. The papers pressed into the service of France tell us, that the siege of that city is carried on with vigour; they inform us, that the garrison makes perpetual sorties, and add, of course, that all these sorties are very unfortunate for the besieged; and they foretel the speedy surrender of the town. But these same accounts do not conceal the determination of the Prussians to defend the place to the last extremity, and the writers, by their laboured attempts to shew the probability of a speedy capture, betray rather their own sense of its importance, than prove the probability of the event. The "Altona Mercury" of yesterday relates, in a second edition, that on the 29th ult. at night, the French made three attempts to take the place by storm, but in vain; after which an armistice of four hours was granted for burying the dead. It is said, that ships which passed by on the 5th instant, heard a violent cannonade from the city. This last intelligence discredits a report which two days since had gained great ground, that the siege was raised. It was added, that the Saxons had deserted to a man; that an attack was made by accord at the same instant from the garrison in the city, and the English frigates before it, upon the French works, and that after an obstinate contest, the enemy was forced to yield his position, heavy artillery, &c. This account is still credited here, and the desertion of the Saxons is said to have been acknowledged by the French minister Bourienne.
In the mean while it is evident that Bonaparte seriously purposes to remedy the fault he has committed in the eyes of military men, by advancing so far into Poland, while Stralsund, Colberg & Dantzig, remain in the power of an enemy, who has also the command of the sea. Every thing shews that he is resolved to act for a time on the defensive. He has taken a strong position in Prussia, by means of which he hopes to repel the attacks of the great Russian army, which lies before him; and he, in the mean while, orders the siege of the maritime fortresses in the Baltic—hence the waste of blood before Dantzig. In one night three ineffectual attempts to storm the fortress! Every one knows the immense loss which such an attempt causes, even when successful; but this is indifferent to a general, whose disregard for the lives of his men is beyond all precedent. After Bonaparte's famous first campaign in Italy, he was asked as to the expense:—"I at depense dix mille hommes par mois." "I spent 10,000 men every month," he replied. It ought not to be forgotten, that he then commanded only Frenchmen. Now he has allies, and he will be subject to no slight embarrassment in the choice of his assailants. What troops, for instance, were employed in the three-fold attack on the 29th? If Germans, how naturally must the thought occur to them, "We wear the chosen victims!" Such a suggestion would fly in every quarter of the grand army, and a defalcation, dreadful and decisive, might be the result.
But to come nearer home in my remarks. While the siege of Dantzig is carried on with fury, that of Colberg reposes for a moment, and attempts are insidiously made to disengage the king of Sweden from the coalition; but to no purpose. This monarch has renewed his treaties with the King of Prussia; all animosity between these two sovereigns is forgotten; and 6000 Prussians are on their passage to Stralsund, under general Blucher and Tschuenzen, while the diplomatic relations between the courts are restored.
Here we see a monarch, who has already suffered by the support of his allies, and the commander of which are actually attacked by the enemy, sending
his best generals with a considerable force to assist the garrison of Dantzig. The Russian army, which is now in Poland, is said to be divided into three corps, one of which is under the command of General Bennigsen, and is now in the neighbourhood of Dantzig. The other two corps are under the command of Generals Tschernen and Kamensky, and are in the neighbourhood of Konigsberg. The Russian army is said to be in a state of great preparation, and to be ready to take the field at a moment's notice.
Sweden, having been long in a state of inaction, is now deemed necessary to collect a large force on the frontier of Germany. On Sunday last, marshal Brant received, by a courier from Pinkenstern, the command of all the forces in lower Saxony, which united with the troops coming from Italy are to form an army of observation against the Swedish and English, and at the same time cover the operations of the grand army. The Marshal was to set out from Hamburg this morning, on his way to Schwerin; and a part of the garrison has already left that city. A number of camps are to be established in Mecklenburg and Pomerania.
I have endeavoured to represent what is thought here to be the military plan of the enemy. This sketch, if not correct, justifies the remark of one of our Journalists, that the late events in Poland have restored the arts of war to its former credit. How much, how incalculably much, is gained if an enemy can be compelled to proceed cautiously and slowly, all of whose victories have hitherto been a series of come out main . Surely, when Austria at length sees that the allies are able to hold France at bay its energy will revive once more. The transactions at the late Diet as Hungary certainly entitle us to form the most lively hopes and expectations.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Charles Carter, Tompkins, 53 days from St. Ubes, Salt, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—Spoke July 8, lat. 36, 21, long. 68, 30, brig Ann, of and from Baltimore bound to Rotterdam, 7 days out—10th, lat. 36, 27, long. 70, brig Columbia, of Boston from Charleston, for Cadiz, 8 days out—Same day sch'r Eliza, of and bound to Philadelphia 43 days from Cadiz. Ship Liverpool Packet, Kennard, 13 days from Portsmouth, N. H. Salt, Phinehas Dana.
NOTICE. Mr. JOHN CAMP is appointed to collect the subscription money for the dinner to-morrow at Burt's Gardens; and he has printed tickets of admission, which the subscribers are requested to receive and present at the gate. Strangers in uniform will be admitted without tickets, as will the officers of the navy; strangers, other than the military, will be furnished with tickets by the friends with whom they are. July 17.
HERBERT'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Friday next. July 17.
An extensive, useful, and elegant variety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on-hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to drawback. 3 boxes white and brown Platters, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Roxans, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 3 bales Ruffia Sheeting, 1 case of 140 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 8 do. coarse do., 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 3 do. fine Lenoes and Bed Bunts two yards wide, 3 do. containing 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. Iron Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 11,000 best Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 dozen empty Bottles, 200 wt. brass and iron nealed bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue.
ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; sewing, sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; Scarlat Plush for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; dressing and shaving Cases; Musical Instruments and Music; Chess-men and Dice; Cutlery; Jewellery and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flanders Sheeting; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cales; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship Liverpool Packet , James Kennard, master, burthen 270 tons. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, 13,000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, and 800 bushels best house Coals. July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANGINGS, assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole quantity, by John C. Niemeyer. Who offers for Rent, The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's wh. now occupied by Froby, Harman & Co. July 15.
A part of his Store in Main-Street, a back Room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above. July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS. Among which are, 3 cases 4-4 high Linens, 1 trunk 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk Amber Cotton Cambrics, 1 do. checked do., 1 do. containing elegant sprigged, dotted, and Traillier India mull Muslins, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs, 3 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton Umbrellas, 6 Batavia Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Holland, 1 case White Holland, 1 do. Cotton Bells. July 15.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. The President and Directors at their semi-annual settlement of the Company's Main Office this day declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the several stockholders on their said stock at the said Office, after the 15th day of August next. William C. Cushing, Clerk. July 13.
13,000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, and 800 bushels best house Coals. July 17.
For Sale on Charter, The Schooner DIANA TAYLOR , burthen 170 barrels of Flour, will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Consignee Francis Smith. Who is landing from said Schooner, 47 boxes white and brown Havana SUGAR, 20 bds. Macaroon.
July 10.
For Liverpool, The fast sailing coppered Ship CAYLON , J. N. Johnson, master, burthen 400 tons, will receive a cargo in 3 days. For freight apply to William Dickson. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stowed SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware, which will be sold if taken soon along side. July 10.
For Sale, The coppered Schooner ANN , with all her materials as she came from sea, her burthen is 700 barrels; a credit of 12 months will be given for approved paper. Also, The entire CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of Prime Antigua SUGARS, in bds. tierces, and barrels. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 8.
For LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MARS , J. Choyt, master, will sail in 12 or 15 days. For freight apply to MOSES MYERS. July 1.
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship MINERVA , Henry Keefe, master, to sail by the 10th July. For passage only, apply to the master on board, or Alexander Leckie. June 29.
For CHARTER, The JULIA , 350 hogheads burthen now ready to load. Apply to C. & F. WHITTLE. Who have for Sale, Beef, Pork, Herring, Rice, Rum, Sugar, Coffee, &c. June 29.
WANTED, A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate despatch will be given by C. & F. Whittle. For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM. June 17.
500 barrels superfine FLOUR, of superior quality. For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Who want A SHIP of 200 to 250 hogheads burthen, for Europe; and two SCHOONERS of 700 barrels, each for the West Indies. June 15.
For Freight or Charter, The elegant fast-sailing coppered Ship HERALD , Deane, master, burthen 325 tons. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. June 8.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , T. P. Bates, master, burthen 270 bds. to 1000; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Brinsmade, & Co. April 3.
For Liverpool, The new coppered Schooner TOCAHUNTAS , C. Tompkins, master, will sail about the 10th next month, her cargo being all engaged. For passage only, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. June 19.
NOTICE. On Saturday the 6th instant was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Ditcham wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and branded on the head No. 1591, Baltimore. Federal Excise 30 gallons, Delinger, November 8, 1806. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by application to William Dickson. July 15.
Wanted to purchase, A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 15 years of age—who has been lately brought here, a house would be preferred; some good a good price will be given. Apply to G. B. Cunningham. September, July 13.
Office of Discount and Deposit, Main-Street, No. 80. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterlings, in approved endorsed Bills, or cash at the rate of 10 per cent. discount. July 6.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 bds. 14 tierces and 42 barrels Macaroon SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the best quality, at market price. July 16.
100 hogheads TOBACCO, For Sale on charter, at low rates. July 16.

RICHARD TAYLOR & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in  DRUGS & MEDICINES. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL- POTTS, by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and despatch. October 4. if 216
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. Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. if
GERMAN LINEN, &c.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER, has just received and offers for Sale, for approved paper at 4 and 6 months. 27 Packages of GERMAN LINEN, entitled to drawback—Consisting of Plaited, Dowlas, Cholets, (or brown Hol- lands) Common Osnaburgs, and German Rolls. Also on Hand, Heavy Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, fine Shirt Linen, &c. elegant Musquito Gauze or clear Linen, Bed Ticking &c. elegant wide, Flanders Sheeting, &c. Also, 100 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, elegant Glass Ware and China, 90 boxes Window Glass, 6500 best Coffee Bags, 4000 Gunny Bags. May 29. if  THE SUBSCRIBER has lately received per the ship Dumfries , from Li- verpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Messrs. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of  SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz. British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes; Stock, Pad, and Steward's Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses; Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink, Powders, Quilts, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butcher's Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Farnel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8. if
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, as present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb.
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 19. if
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of James Dickerson, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickerson, Execr. Norfolk, Nov. 3.  WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It consists of TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower side of the River Neck, Nottingham County, between Nantuxent River and Chickadee Creek, including Newport News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wm. House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never-failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarters, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land is high and level, and is mostly covered with timber. It has a ditch and a fence, and is well supplied with timber, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for a farm, or even for a country seat. The price will be fixed according to the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, or the price will be remarkably low. if
For RENT, (with immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the River side of Wide Water-street, a few doors west of Commercial-street, at present in the occupancy of David Patterson. January 26. if  For RENT, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. March 13. if
For SALE, BY Wm. B. LAMB, 20 puncheons Grenada RUM, 20 hogsheads and 40 barrels Sugar, 2 pipes Madeira Wine, 1 case Demerara, 1 do. cotton Cosenators, 1 trunk Calicoes, 1 trunk Dimities, 1 do. cotton Checks, 1 do. cotton Counterpanes, 2 do. Jacquet and Book Muslins. June 29. if
40,000 wt. prime green Porto Rico COFFEE, and 227 Hides. For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. June 29. if
Now landing from Ship Gosport , A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 29. if
For SALE, A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29. if
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22. if
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do., 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. do. Muscovado do., 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hlds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hlds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. if
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for pro- perty, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Por- tugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main- street. Robert Dickson. June 15. if
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained ad- ministration on the estate of TAAFFE O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, } Admrs. Fred. Heerman & Son, } June 19. if
For SALE, By JOHN TABB, No. 3, Commerce-Street, 488 barrels FLOUR, Richmond in- spection, principally superfine.—Also, 70 barrels whole Herrings, in good order for ex- portation. June 19. if
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that op- pressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be in- jured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. if
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25. if
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz.— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 1d. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 4d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25. if
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 50,000 White Oak Hogshead 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 9. if
For SALE, 200 barrels superfine FLOUR, 100 do. Navy Bread, 50 kegs of Crackers, 400 do. Kiln dried Indian Meal, 50 do. Northern Beef, 10 do. Pork, 10 hogsheads Molasses, and a few boxes Soap. James McClenachan. July 9. if
NOTICE. The creditors of Gilbert Robertson are desired to come forward and prove their claims at the office of the undersigned, on or before the day of August next, or at the office of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of establishing and secur- ing the same, as the said Gilbert Robertson is now in the act of dividing his said assets among his creditors, pursuant to the act entitled "An act giving relief in case of insolvency." Dated this 24th June, 1807. James M'Evans, } Assignees. Alex. V. Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent deb- tors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the court- ing-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evans, } Assignees. Alex. V. Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 15th of May, 1807. John M'Douall and Company, Plfts. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedder- burn, eldest son and heir at law of said A- lexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, de- visees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. In Chancery. Defs.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the de- fendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, July 1, 1807. The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and de- fendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 2d day of August for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Borough.
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Fortescue Whittle, sole ad- ministrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead. In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by Wills Cowper against the President and Direc- tors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North- Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately de- pending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the repre- sentatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer answerable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortescue Whittle, and Ma- ry his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in Sep- tember next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pur- suant to the said order. J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.
Wills Cowper, } State of North Carolina, against } first circuit, in equity, The President and Directors of the } Chowan County— Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. } March Term, 1807. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Da- vies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is or- dered that he have leave to serve the executors, administra- tors, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means of scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter , from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. if
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogsheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 9 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 3 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings.—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27. if
For RENT, (and possession given immediately,) MY WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others.—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20. if
This Day landing from on board the schooner at Haddock and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter casks Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 Boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China.—For Sale by Jennings & Taylor. July 9. if
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Completed in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant Frontispiece, and a variety of Maps, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, at- test the high opinion entertained of this authentick and in- teresting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary mo- nument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length com- pleted. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a mo- nument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens; to him who was the founder of a great and opulent empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testi- monies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard lite- rature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1. if
Phoenix Fire Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Vir- ginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals heretounto subjoined. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agree- ment must be made with the Agent, and an increase of pre- mium added to those mentioned in the proposals; of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. if 157
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11. if
For RENT, (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling- House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Cana- ring-street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagnall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family.— For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1. if
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credit 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. if
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold or applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27. if
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protector , from London, and Herald from Liverpool.—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, inclu- ding OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most rea- sonable terms. PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS or Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former ca- pitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807. Josiah Riddick, } against } Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defs. } The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not hav- ing entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an in- habitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith in- serted 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. May 18. 9m.
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter , from London, an assortment of GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. if
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention , capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa.—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee.—Apply as above. We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Barbuda. June 8. if
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.