Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-09-02 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 2, 1805.
[NO. 21.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Ship PLANTER, Burthen 400 hogsheads of tobacco, in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo, in ten days. For terms apply to William Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, or
John Mackenzie & Co., Holt's Wharf.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO. 79 Kgs Manufactured do. 10 Barrels COTTON. 160 Barrels of 4, 6, 8, 10, and 20d. NAILS. August 30. 3w 105
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with Lumber for a Port in Jamaica.—Apply to
Robert Maitland & Co. August 30. 4w 106
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The well known, fast sailing Ship TWO GENERALS, Alexander Cunningham, Master.—Burthen 300 hogsheads tobacco, or 2400 barrels—The Two Generals is a new ship, has made only four voyages to Europe, and always delivered her cargo in good order. A freight for Bordeaux will be preferred, at a moderate price. She will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to
Theo. Armistead. August 28. 5w 110
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Brig DANUBE, Gilbert Howland, Master.—Having made only one voyage—burthen 194 tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—will carry about 1800 barrels flour, or 220 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or
Richard Blow.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 Drawn White Oak Pipe STAVES. August 26. tf 94
FOR LONDON, The American Ship RE-UNION. Two thirds of her cargo being engaged, it is expected she will sail by the 15th next month. For freight or passage, apply to
Warren Ashley. August 23. tf 88
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To any Port in Europe.) The staunch, fast sailing Portuguese Ship PAZ TRIUMPHO, Philip Trinidad, Master.—Burthen 350 tons, will be ready in 5 days for the reception of a cargo. For terms, apply to
Oliveira, Fernandes & Co. August 23. 6 89
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 196 tons per Register—copper sheathed and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given. Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, } PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23. tf 90
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, to sail by the 20th of September. Tobacco or cotton, will be taken in on low freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland and Christian, Petersburg, or to
Robert Maitland & Co. August 12. 4w 82
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS, Captain PENDERGAST. Burthen 570 hds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr Bow's wharf, Portsmouth, or
Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. August 14. tf 74
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to
William Pennock.
Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. tf 88
FOR LIVERPOOL, The British Ship WILLIAM, Burthen about 450 hogsheads tobacco. A fine ship about 3 years old. About half her cargo being on board, the remainder will be taken at a very low freight if offered soon. Apply to
Harrison Allmand. August 12. tf 63
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FRANKLIN, SPOONER, Master.—Burthen about three hundred hogsheads. For terms apply to
Moses Myers. July 24. 3w 16
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, Master, Burthen 400 hds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Who have received per said ship from St. Lucie, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9. tf 56
FOR LONDON, The good and fast sailing Ship SPY, Will be ready to receive a cargo immediately at the moderate freight of 41. per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage. Apply to the Captain on board, Thomas and Amos Ladd, Richmond; Maitland & Christian, Petersburg; or
William Hartshorne, Jun. August 7. tf 47
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN, A. M. SPALDING, Master.—297 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or
Richard Blow. July 22. tf 18
For Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master, burthen 350 tons, or about 350 hds. tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
Robert Gibson. June 27. tf 782
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, HAVE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SUPPLY OF FALL GOODS, From London, in the Ship PLANTER, Captain RUSCH, And are in daily expectation of the arrival of the Ship Fredonia from Liverpool, when their assortment will be complete and extensive, which they will sell at a low advance, for Cash, or approved Notes. August 30. tf 107
FOR SALE—AFLOAT, 276 Barrels, } NEW SUPERFINE FLOUR, 48 Half do. } Gallego's Brand. 200 Barrels, } Ditto—Rutherford's Brand. 50 Half do. } James Herron. August 30. 2 111
NOTICE. THE concern of JOHN STRATTON & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those to whom the concern is indebted, as well as those who are indebted to the concern, will settle their accounts with Geo. Wilson.
Geo. Wilson, J. Stratton. August 30. tf 109
DESERTION. DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post. J. Saunders, Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30. tf 108
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Rough White Oak Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES, AND A FEW TONS SASSAFRAS ROOT. Apply to
Moses Myers. August 23. 3w 91
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS RECEIVED BY THE BRIG DAISY, FROM HAVANNA, 120 Tons Campeachy LOG WOOD, of the 1st quality. 70 Lgs of MAHOGANY. 100 Boxes White and Brown SUGAR. 36 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Also—IN HAND, 66 Pipes, 40 Hog heads, 25 Quarter Casks, 3 Pipes VINEGAR, 40 Barrels WANUTS, 8 Hlds. 60 Bbls. } TENERIFFE WINE. 12 Hogsheads St. Martin's SUGAR. A few Logs St. Domingo MAHOGANY. The whole of which will be sold on very moderate terms, for approved paper. Edward Roberts. August 21. tf 87
WANTED, ROUGH WHITE OAK HOGSHEAD STAVES, of the best quality, for which cash will be given. Robert Maitland & Co. August 19. 5w 83
THE SUBSCRIBER, GIVES NOTICE, THAT he has conveyed his Estate in Trust, for the benefit of his creditors, to James Thorburn, Martin Fisk, and James Maurice. Francis S. Taylor. August 28. 3w 100
THE SUBSCRIBERS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, THAT the management of the affairs of that estate is confided to Robert S. Taylor, to whom persons indebted are desired to make payment, and those who have claims to make them known. JAMES THORBURN, MARTIN FISK, JAMES MAURICE. August 28. 3w 101
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Fritch. August 7. tf 52
ICE HOUSES.
As the season is at hand of preparing Ice Houses for the ensuing year.—The following plan of construction by Thomas Moore, extracted from the 6th vol. of the Medical Repository, may be acceptable to our readers.
"What is the most eligible construction for an Ice House?"
"I will not undertake to say I am fully prepared to answer this question; altho' I am fully persuaded that the foregoing statement of the principles on which it depends is correct, and the observations founded thereon are corroborated by experiments as far as I have had an opportunity of attending thereto. Yet I have no doubt but farther experience will suggest to intelligent observers, improvements which do not now occur. I will however offer a plan the most simple and cheap that I have yet thought of, consistent with the principles laid down."
"The most favourable situation is a north hill side near the top. On such a site open a pit twelve feet square at top, ten at bottom, and eight or nine feet deep: Logs may be laid round the top at the beginning, and the earth dug out, raised behind them so as to make a part of the depth of the pit. A drain should be made at one corner, the spout to carry off the water should descend from the pit, except a short piece at the outward exity, which ought to rise thus ———; the depressed part will always stand full of water, and prevent communication with the external air. Dig holes in the bottom of the pit, and set therein four perpendicular corner posts, and an intermediate one on each side; let the insides of these posts form a square of 8 feet in the middle of the pit. Then in order to avoid dampness from below, cover the bottom three or four inches deep with dry sand, if it can be conveniently got. The next thing to be done I consider as the most material, and also expensive part of the business, which is fixing a proper floor for the ice to rest on. In order to do this, let three or four sleepers, supported at the ends, be placed across the square included by the posts; their upper edges about a foot from the bottom, but so that the plank laid thereon may have a descent of a few inches towards one of the sides next the drain. The plank should be two inches thick, and about half seasoned; jointed grooved and tongued, or lathed and grooves cut near the joints, in the upper side, so as to prevent any water from going through. The floor must extend a little without the inner sides of the posts, so that the water dripping from the sides may fall on the floor. Then fix a plank, or spout, at the lower end of the floor in such a manner as to convey the water into the drain.—The floor being completed, begin at the bottom, and plank up on the insides of the posts with 3-4 or 5-8 plank, lapping the lower edge of each a little on the one below, so that the water may be kept on the inside: this done to the top of the posts (which should be even with the top of the pit) and the inside will be completed;—except that it will be proper to cover the floor with loose plank, previous to putting in the ice. The roof may be composed of any materials, and in any form that will defend the contents of the pit from wet, from the direct rays of the sun, and also admit a free circulation of air: I do not think anything could answer the purpose better than one made of thatch, supported by posts a few feet from the ground."
"The mode of filling the house remains now to be considered; and on this much depends."
"Early in the winter fill the interstice between the ice chamber and the bank with clean dry straw closely pressed; this being done early, will prevent the earth from freezing, which would be injurious to the sides of the pit. The ice should be collected in the coldest weather; let it be exposed at least one night to the cold atmosphere after it is removed from the water which will reduce its temperature many degrees, if the weather is severe. When put into the house, it should be best small, and I think it would be useful frequently to sprinkle it with a watering pot whilst putting in; the mass would by that means be rendered more compact. When the chamber is filled, cover the whole with a good thickness of straw; but I should suppose it would be best to cover the ice first with plank, supported by the sides of the chamber, only leaving a door to descend through."
"Such a house as has been described will contain about ten ton, and I am persuaded will be found sufficient to afford an ample supply for almost any private family."
"It is nearly the kind I had in view when I estimated the expence would not exceed twenty dollars; and if we calculate on a great part of the business being done by the family, which in the country in general it very well may, the actual out lay, in many places, need not be five dollars. Those who are less sparing of expence if they choose, may wall or what is better plank up the sides of the pit, and finish the roof in a style of elegance."
"In level situations, where a drain cannot be conveniently dug out from the bottom of the pit, I should suppose it would answer very well to enclose the ice by a mound raised
entirely above the surface of the earth, through which the water may be discharged; in other respects to be similar to the foregoing description. This perhaps would not be quite so cool a repository as if under the surface of the earth very thick; but I am persuaded that the loss of a few degrees in temperature bears very little proportion to the advantage resulting from dryness."
"If it were certain the floor would be perfectly tight, the passage of heat to the ice would be rendered still more difficult by confining quantity of dry ashes, saw dust, straw, or some other non conductor between the floor and the bottom of the pit."
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce Street Wharf, 86 Barrels Prime, } PORK. 11 do. Cargo, } Received per Schooner Weymouth, Capt. Weymouth, from New-York. Phinehas Dana & Co. August 5. tf 43
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTEL BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London,—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. tf 622
To Lease—For Eleven Years, THAT VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, on the corner of Commerce and Little Water Streets.—For further particulars, apply to
J. Tucker. August 2. tf 93
NOW LANDING, From on board the Ship Marcella, Captain Laughton, 50 Hogsheads Havanna MOLASSES. And from on board the Schooner Hope, Captain Sprague, 70 Hogsheads Jamaica RUM. For sale by William Pennock. August 14. 3w 70
LOST ON MONDAY LAST, NOTE of Mr. William Pennock, in favour of Captain W. J. Richardson, payable at the United States Bank, for Eight Hundred Dollars, at 60 days, and dated 25th July. As payment is stopped, it cannot be of service to any person, if found I should be obliged by its being returned. Edward Roberts. August 14. tf 73
CHOICE FLOUR OF NEW WHEAT, From Mayo's Mills—for Family use. 300 Whole and 300 Half Barrels. For sale by Moses Myers. August 12. tf 66
40 Puncheons Antigua RUM, Just received per Schooner Stranger, and for sale by Warren Ashley. August 12. tf 67
300 Barrels INDIAN CORN, Deliverable at short notice—for sale by James Maurice & Co. July 29. tf 24
IRISH LINENS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 300 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. 729
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29. tf 720
NOW LANDING, 90 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. For sale by Moses Myers. July 22. tf 14
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Menop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
LOST—YESTERDAY MORNING, Between the United States Bank, and the Lower Bridge. A GOLD CHAIN AND SMALL RED SEAL, with the impression of a HOUND—A Mulatto Boy was seen to pick it up.—A liberal reward will be given to any person who will leave it at the Ledger Office. If offered for sale, it is hoped it will be stopped and information given. August 9. tf 58
MARTIN FISK, Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers, July 5. tf 795
HIBBERT'S PORTER AND BROWN STOUT, Just received for the Ship Planter, from London, A QUANTITY OF Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Apply to ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. August 28. 6w 103

By CAPTAIN CORRAN, of the ship Ariel in 50 days from Dunkirk we have received a regular file of the GAZETTE DE FRANCE, from the first of May to the 24th of June. The intelligence which they contain has been anticipated by other arrivals.
From captain Corran, we understand, that a few days before he sailed, a new imposition had been laid on the Dutch commerce, and affecting that of this country. The French government suspecting that the Dutch government, connived at the violation of certain laws relative to the importation of British manufactures, and of the law which prohibits an American vessel, having touched in England going into Holland, have compelled all tobacco intended for Holland to pass through Antwerp. We regret that we cannot present our readers with more satisfactory particulars, upon such an interesting subject.
The ship Laura, Captain Newman, arrived at New-York, on the 6th August, in lat. 43, Lon. 42, 30, was boarded by the French frigate La Topaze, two other frigates then in company. Captain Newman was informed that they had previously fallen in with the British frigate Blanche, Captain Mudge, with whom they had a desperate engagement. The Blanche went down in the action, having had upwards of 22 of her crew killed and wounded. A great number perished when the ship sunk. Captain Mudge was saved and was on board La Topaze.
This explains the information from Charleston.
SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS.—We have had the perusal of a letter from Captain Adams of the ship Recovery of this port, to his owner, in which we discover more cause for alarm than any thing which has preceded. But it is necessary, to give a short history of this vessel—she belongs to a merchant of this place, was loaded on account of citizens, with a valuable cargo of Flour, Rice, Rum, Sugar, & Coffee, and bound from this port to Gibraltar. Captain Adams writes, under date from Algiers, the 13th of July, "I was this day carried before the tribunal, having "NO SPANISH CONSUL'S CERTIFICATE, THEY "WILL UNDOUBTEDLY CONDEMN THE PROPERTY, "it is painful to me to say I have no power to ap- "peal."—It would appear that we have reached the last stage of humiliation. What! must our vessels to be safe from capture, have passports from a Spanish Consul? Are the papers of our own Government treated with such marked contempt? Whether the apprehensions of Captain Adams be realized or not, it will not atone for the insult which is conveyed, in making it a cause of capture and detention, that forsooth our ships are not furnished with a Spanish Consul's passport. We expect we shall have it in our power to lay before the publick the result of this case, for which reason we shall delay any further remarks upon the subject.
Extract of a letter from Laguira, to a gentleman in this Borough, dated Aug. 9.
"The ports on this coast are positively shut against all neutral vessels, and are likely to continue so until March or April—There have been 60 or 70 vessels turned away from here within 25 days."
By Captain Newcomb's Packet arrived this morning in 36 hours from New-York, we have received papers of that city to Friday last. London advices to the 13th July had been received at New-York. Extracts will be found in the succeeding columns.
A correspondent, anxious to be satisfied in a point of which he has recently been informed, begs Mr. Jefferson or some of his friends, explicitly to answer the following queries:
Did Mr. Jefferson at the time Gen. Arnold had possession of part of Canada, address to him a confidential letter?
If so, were the contents of that letter of a nature fit to be disclosed at this moment?
Has E. Livingston an authenticated copy of that letter?
Did Mr. Jefferson, at the time of his appointing E. Livingston to an office by which the United States are in danger of losing 100,000 dollars, know that the said E. Livingston possessed a copy of his letter to Arnold? and if so, had it any influence in the appointment?
These inquiries have been produced by certain observations made in the Aurora of this morning, relative to the appointment of E. Livingston. If the transaction were perfectly innocent, the answer to each can be prompt and explicit. If such answers be given, the writer pledges himself forever to sink in oblivion the circumstances to which they allude; of which he has received the most respectable and direct information. [Philad. Gazette.]
We think from the following article that the writer meant "VIRGINIA" and not "Canada."
Hitherto, Mr. Jefferson has only heard the rain patter on the roof of his popularity, and it has lulled him to rest. Let him beware of the tempest that will tear the rotten fabrick from its base.
We have heard of a letter to General Arnold, not when he was in Canada, but when he commanded in Virginia. Let the writer of that letter beware. [Political Register.]
We copy the preceding articles from two respectable papers, with whom it is generally our lot to agree in opinion, on most subjects. Candour obliges us to say that we do not approve of those publications.—Of all the malignant methods of attacking the reputation, that, by insinuation, is the most detestable.—A specifick charge may be defended or refuted, but who can repel insinuation? The insinuation upon the present occasion, is plain, that there was an improper correspondence between Mr. Jefferson and General Arnold. Turning our attention to the situation of the parties, we are irresistibly led to the most serious reflections. Mr. Jefferson was Governor of Virginia, and General Arnold commanded the army of the invading enemy; any correspondence between them, unless of a publick nature was improper. The insinuation is plainly, that Mr. Jefferson held a cri-
minal correspondence with General Arnold, that Edward Livingston was possessed of a copy of the correspondence, and that to secure his silence, Mr. Jefferson gave him a lucrative appointment.
We have been thus particular in stating our own impressions, and we believe there are few who will not think as we do. Having said that we disapprove of these publications, we will state our reasons.
If Mr. Jefferson did hold a criminal correspondence with General Arnold, no circumstance should have prevented a publication of it. If the matter rests on surmise, then it was both wicked and silly to call on Mr. Jefferson and his friends for explanation.
The Editors of the Philadelphia Gazette and the Political Register, are bound to publish all they know upon this subject or what they have heard upon good authority, if they do not, they will gain very little credit for what they have done.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
To the COMMISSIONERS, AGENTS, and others concerned in the management of the WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY.
The subject of this address, Gentlemen, is one, which has interested this community in no common degree, and has produced illiberal censures upon your conduct, which are not merited. It is believed that the circumstances which occasioned those censures, are attributable to accident; perhaps there might have been some inattention chargeable, but malignity itself, cannot make error a crime.
With these liberal indulgencies which the respectability of your characters has inspired, strengthened by personal friendship for most of you, I must be candid to declare that your conduct has not been so unexceptionable as could have been desired.
I shall without ceremony state, what are the complaints which I have to make upon this occasion, declaring that I do not attribute your conduct to intention or criminal design, but which in effect may produce all the evil which would flow from the most wicked intention.
When the error took place in the drawing of the lottery, you very properly went into an examination, by which means you discovered the mistake. But you performed your duty partially, and however you have satisfied the publick in general to some individual, you have practised an injury, who, though unknown to any person but yourselves, is no less injured. When you discovered that a prize of Ten Thousand Dollars had been called Five Hundred, it certainly was your duty to have examined the correspondent number, and to have declared it to the publick. No injury could have been produced by this conduct; if the person who owned the correspondent number, had no right to the prize of ten thousand dollars, no inconvenience could have arisen from the holder's knowing it, but if he had the right, you certainly were not justified in taking away that right. It is not, I understand, denied by yourselves that you could (I do not know that you now can) have discovered the correspondent number, without any difficulty.
I am well aware that in the execution of publick duty, it is not easy to escape censure or suspicion, but we should endeavour not to merit the one, nor give cause for the other. That you have merited one, has been already stated, and that you have given cause for the other, I shall endeavour to shew, declaring that I do not believe the suspicion well founded, but every one does not entertain the same opinion.
It is understood that most of you were, like myself, adventurers in the lottery, a thing not very prudent on your parts, allow me to say.
I take it for granted, and surely there can be no dispute upon this point, that one of the persons who was supposed to have drawn a prize of five hundred dollars, did in fact draw the prize of ten thousand dollars. Suppose then, that each of you had owned a number that had drawn a prize of five hundred dollars, without being malicious, but allowing for human frailty, do you not think that you would have had some curiosity to have sought the correspondent number? If on the other hand none of your numbers had been called a prize of five hundred dollars, it is evident that you could have reaped no advantage by the investigation. These matters are stated by way of illustrating the subject, without believing you actuated by the unworthy motives, which you have given cause to illiberal persons to suppose. It is perhaps yet in your power to do justice to yourselves, to the publick in general, and some individual, at present unknown. You should lose no time in examining the routine of the drawing, and declare to the world, the number that did draw the ten thousand dollars. This request you may treat with contempt, you may suppose, (and will agree that your fair reputations are claims to respect) that you are above censure, but when you refuse to do that which can produce no evil, but may render justice, you will not complain if hereafter, you are addressed in the language of reproach, in place of that of respect.
But, Gentlemen, there is another circumstance in which every adventurer has an interest, and which demands your attention, and requires an explanation that will relieve the present anxiety.
There were Eight Thousand Tickets, the whole of which are sold, and which at ten dollars each, amount to Eighty Thousand Dollars. This sum should now be in the hands of Mr. Greenhow, your agent, or placed at your disposal, for the purposes, which the decision of the suit now depending, may render necessary.—I ask you, Gentlemen, is that sum at your command? Is one half of that sum subject to such disposition as may be requisite? It is believed that not one half the money is collected, and what is worse, it is not improbable that some of it will be lost. In all the adjacent counties it is understood that very little money arising from the sale of tickets has been received, and that some persons have refused payment upon different pretences. The propriety of selling the tickets on credit, and to persons who were not, at the time, it is said, considered
very safe, is a question for future discussion. If it appears that this part of your management, was such as a prudent man discovers in the management of his own concerns, there will no blame be imputable to you, but if on the other hand it appears, that you have sold the tickets to persons, who a prudent man would not have trusted, I have (with respect for you all, and friendship for some of you) no hesitation in saying that you are personally responsible. Besides a great many sales of minor importance, I am told that one person purchased or sold as many tickets, as amounted to ten thousand dollars, of which not one cent is yet paid. Other sales have been mentioned, which are thought not to have been conducted with much discretion.
These things are spoken of repeatedly, and if true, or not, the same effect as if they were true, is produced, you are censured, and the value of the tickets depressed. It is very evident that if one half of the amount of the tickets sold, is yet to be collected, that their value must depend upon the credit of the debtors.
There is Gentlemen a very simple and plain line of conduct for you to pursue, whereby all doubts will be removed, or the suspicions entertained confirmed. Let your agent call on those indebted for tickets, and give notice that it is the last call, preparatory to their disgrace if they do not pay. After a reasonable time, publish the amount which you have received, and also in what Bank or Banks the same is lodged, publish also the amount outstanding, with the names of the persons and the sums due by each, and their reasons for delaying payment. The persons who refuse payment, will have no just cause for complaint; the dispute as to the drawing, has no connection with the money due for tickets. It has been said that you should state in what Bank or Banks the money is deposited, and this is of importance, because the sum is too large to be left in the hands of one person, and if suffered to remain with different agents, the chances of accident are multiplied. By a candid exposure of these facts, the anxiety of the adventurers in the Lottery will be relieved, and you exonerated from censure. On the other hand, reserve, will countenance the reports which are in circulation, and the suspicions that the illiberal entertain.
AN ADVENTURER.
Williamsburg, 27th August, 1805. The author of the preceding observations, will discover that we have omitted some of his remarks, and altered others, which we are persuaded will be deemed pardonable.
Ed. Ledger.
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY X.
The extracts from the speeches of judge Wilson quoted by Mr. Duane, have already been examined. To that paper, all to the first and eighth numbers of "the Editor," we beg leave to refer the reader; presuming, without pride, on the result of his sentence. We shall, therefore, offer but a few remarks, to shew how very distant the judge was from considering the constitution of the United States a democracy.
Speaking of the nature of the constitution, he expresses himself thus.
"I have already had the honour of mentioning its general nature, but I will repeat it. Sir, in its nature it is purely democratical, but its parts are calculated in such manner, as to obtain those advantages also which are peculiar to the other forms of government, in other countries. By appointing a single magistrate we secure strength, vigour, energy, and responsibility, in the executive department. By appointing a senate, the members of which are elected for six years, yet, by a rotation already taken notice of, they are changing every second year, we secure the benefit of experience, while on the other hand, we avoid the inconveniences that arise from a long and detached establishment." (32)
Let it be borne in mind, on this occasion, that the judge, in a preceding speech, describing the advantages and disadvantages of the three forms of government, monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy, assigns, as the characteristics of monarchy, strength, despatch, secrecy, unity of council; of aristocracy, wisdom, arising from experience and education. (33) Here he observes of the system, that, although in its principle it is democratical, yet that its parts are so calculated as to obtain those advantages also, peculiar to the other forms of government.
To the monarchical principle, therefore, we owe that the executive powers of the state are lodged in a single person; whence proceed strength, despatch, secrecy, and unity of council; to the aristocratical principle, the duration of the senate beyond the period common to senates in democracies, from whence proceed the benefits of experience; and to the democratical principle, the limitation of the one to four, and of the other to six years duration, and their re-rotation from the body of the people.
Thus the monarchical and aristocratical principles, which pervade the presidential and senatorial branches of the government, secure to the state, the one, strength, vigour, despatch, secrecy, and unity of council, and the other, wisdom, arising from experience and education; while the democratical principle, which is "carried into every part of the government," (34) guards for the former against the disadvantages of monarchy, and the latter against the inconveniences of aristocracy. And thus, as has been observed in a former paper, the democratical principle "glows in the president, warms in the senate, and burns in the house of representatives."
Could words render it more evident that judge Wilson, who was certainly a profound thinker and able statesman, considered the constitution not as one of "the three simple species of government" (35) he had described, but as a system made up of the principles and best properties of each?—With what propriety then can it be denominated by the name of either?
The constitution of the United States a democracy! with the executive powers of the state lodged in an individual, elected for four years and re-eligible; with a senate elected for six years and re-eligible; with all judicial authority lodged in a few persons, nominated and appointed by the president, with the advice and consent of the senate, and holding their
(32) Idem: p. 129. (33) Idem: p. 58. (34) Mirrors, No. ii. (35) Deb: Penn: Con: p. 39—40.
offices for life, with all foreign ministers, and commanders of armies and navies, appointed in like manner, by the president, and holding their offices at his will and pleasure.
The constitution of the United States a democracy! What?—without the right appertaining to the whole people, to meet in assembly or assemblies, to appoint their generals, their magistrates, and ambassadors, to decide on war and peace, and impeachment, and to pass on all decrees relative to the publick welfare (36) If this system be a complete democracy, it is of an entire new species, unheard of before the present day. No; those properties which form the constitution of the United States and a democracy, are irreconcilable. The moment those properties so prominent in the constitution of the United States, take their places in a democracy, the nature of the government is changed, and it can no longer be called by that name.
The result of the whole matter is, that the constitution of the United States is neither in form nor in fact a democracy.
"Among those who have treated of government in the way of science, (says Polybius) the greatest part have distined civil government into three kinds, royalty, aristocracy, and democracy. But it may very reasonably be demanded of those writers, whether they speak of these as the only kinds, or simply as the best? In either case, indeed, they must be charged with error. For, first, that kind of government is undoubtedly to be esteemed the best, which is composed of all the three now mentioned.—The truth of this is evident from experience and from fact, as well as from reason." (37)
Judge Wilson, after examining some of the difficulties which the convention was obliged to encounter, in the course of its proceedings, observes:
"The United States may adopt any one of four different systems. They may become consolidated into one government, in which the separate existence of the states shall be entirely absorbed. They may reject any plan of union or association, and act as separate and unconnected states. They may form two or more confederations. They may unite in one Federal Republick." After enumerating the objections to the three first, he continues. "It will not be necessary to employ much time or many arguments to shew that the last is the most eligible system that can be proposed. By adopting this system, the vigour and decision of a wide-spreading monarchy may be joined to the freedom and beneficence of a contracted republick. The extent of territory, the diversity of climate and soil, the number, greatness, and connection of lakes and rivers, with which the United States are intersected and almost surrounded, all indicate an enlarged government to be fit and advantageous for them. The principles and dispositions of their citizens, indicate that, in this government, liberty shall reign triumphant.—Such, indeed, have been the general opinions and wishes entertained since the era of independence.—If these opinions and wishes are well founded, as they have been general, the late convention were justified in proposing to their constituents, one Confederate Republick, as the best system of a national government for the United States." (38) "A constitution that would produce the advantages of good, and prevent the inconveniences of bad government. A constitution whose beneficence and energy would pervade the whole union, and bind and embrace the interests of every part. A constitution that would ensure peace, freedom, and happiness, to the states and people of America." (39)
Wisely, therefore, has the constitution of the United States been made to partake of the principles of the three forms of government; thereby securing to the people the advantages of "a wide-spreading monarchy, and the freedom and beneficence of a contracted republick;" and hence, with strict propriety, and conformably to experience, fact, and reason, is it called a REPUBLICK.
(35) Montesquieu in his Spirit of Laws, says, In a democracy, the people in whom the supreme power resides, ought to do of themselves whatever conveniently they can—whatever they themselves cannot rightly perform they must do by their ministers—the ministers are not properly their ministers unless they have the nomination of them.—It is therefore a fundamental maxim in this government that the people should choose their ministers, that is their magistrates. b. ii. c. 2.
(37) Polybius b. vi. c. 2.
(38) Deb: Penn: Con: p. 34—35.
(39) Idem: p. 37—38.
By captain Basden from Bermuda, we learn, that the French and Spanish privateers, with their three prizes, cut out of the River St. Mary, by the Cambrian frigate, as mentioned some time since, were safe arrived at Bermuda. Capt. Basden on the 15th inst. in lat. 34, 41, long. 67, 42, spoke the ship Alexander, 26 days from the Isle of May for Boston, who 16 days before, had met with a gale of wind, in which he lost his main and mizen-masts, and captain B. imagines his boats, as he saw none on board the Alexander. She had then got up jury masts, and the captain said he would stand for the continent.—Phil. True Am.
Late accounts from the Mediterranean state, that the health of Commodore Barron, was reinstated; and that our squadron were on the point of renewing active operations against Tripoli.—Ibid.
(OFFICIAL.)
Philadelphia, August 26, 1805.
His Britannick majesty's consul general, for the middle and southern states of America, gives his publick notice to the merchants, engaged in trade, from the United States to his majesty's dominions, that, according to the terms of the act of the 37, of the king's c. 97, no British built vessel, captured by his majesty's enemies, and afterwards bought by American citizens, though sailing under a sea letter, can be admitted to an entry, as an American vessel, into Great-Britain. F. BOND.
COMMERCIAL NOTICE.
The undersigned, his Danish majesty's consul for the middle states, residing at Philadelphia, has it in charge, from his government, to give publicity to a Placard of his majesty, bearing date the 15th May, 1805, importing that every vessel, bound from a port of the United States to any port within his majesty's European dominions, must be provided with a particular bill of health, signed by the Danish consul or vice consul at the place of its departure, to prevent such vessel from being detained, on its arrival, in consequence of the quarantine laws for the Danish dominions.
The placard is as follows:
WE, CHRISTIAN the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, &c. make known hereby, that having by complete quarantine regulations endeavoured to secure our kingdom and dominions against importations of all kinds of infectious malignant diseases, it is also our intention that commerce and navigation shall enjoy every facility which can be given consistent with the important end of the regulations; and as the distance and extension of the sea coast of the United States of America, make particular measures of precaution necessary, in order to be assured of the healthiness of such ports from which vessels may arrive at our ports, if the rigour of the quarantine laws are not to be put in practice in every case; we have been induced therefore to order hereby as follows:
1. That the consuls appointed by us, and their vice-consuls, shall be obliged to furnish to every ves-

bel belonging to our subjects, which from their respective districts are bound for Europe, exclusive of the bills of health issued by the respective authorities of the place, after a minute investigation, a particular attestation, by which the state of health at the place, at the time of the loading of the vessel, may, with reliance, be seen and for which purpose particular set forms have been sent them.
2. Every one of our subjects, commanding vessels destined from a port in the United States, to a port or place in our own or other European states, is bound to ask for such attestation of our consul or vice-consul at the place where his voyage begins, subject to a fine of 50 rix-dollars for every neglect, which will be for the benefit of the quarantine regulation.
3. As our consuls and vice-consuls within the ports of the United States of America, are empowered, upon request, to furnish similar passports to American and other foreign vessels, destined for our own, and for ports or other states on the Baltic, in consequence thereof no vessels, coming from the United States, from the time of this our ordinance having been made publickly known at the respective places, will have free access to any ports of our kingdoms and dominions though it be provided with a bill of health, if it be not also furnished with an attestation, from our consuls or vice-consuls, showing that it is perfectly free from any suspicion. In the contrary case, it will be considered as coming under suspicion of not being entirely free from infectious disease, and will be subject to undergo the measures ordered in the quarantine laws issued for our Dominions.
I. F. ECKARD.
GEN. MOREAU, accompanied by his lady, two children and attendants, landed on Sunday morning last, at Almond-street wharf, Philadelphia, from on board the ship New-York, captain George, and were conducted in private gentlemen's carriages to lodgings at Mrs. Cottineau's, Spruce street. The general is stated to be of common stature, a strongly marked countenance, and very plainly attired.
Balt. American.
Extract of a letter from Lieut. James Laurence, commanding officer of gun-boat No. 6, dated
"GIBRALTAR, June 18, 1805."
"I have the honour to inform you of my arrival in this place on the evening of the 15th. I parted with the John Adams, in a fog the third day after leaving the Hook, and arrived at Gibraltar thirty hours before her. I am happy to inform you that No. 6, is an excellent sea boat, and sails very fast. I should have proceeded immediately on mounting my guns, but captain Shaw judged it most advisable as there were four of us, for all to sail together."
Extract of a letter from Lieut. John Henly, commanding officer of gun-boat No. 4, dated
"GIBRALTAR, June 22, 1805."
"I have the pleasure to inform you of my safe arrival at this port, on the night of the 21st inst. On the 22d of May, in lat. 36, 50, and long. 61, we had a gale of wind from S.W. in which we were so unfortunate, as to part company with Nos. 10 and 5. I lay too that night, but seeing nothing of them in the morning, I thought it most prudent, to make the best of my way to Gibraltar. I passed in sight of the Western Islands, on the 7th of June."
"I received every assistance at this place from Admiral Knight and Captain Otway, and have this day mounted my guns, and expect to sail again in thirty hours from the time I anchored. The frigate John Adams sailed three days ago for Tripoli in company with No. 5, No. 10, and No. 6; how those boats got in before me, is what I cannot account for."
A London date of July 6, says "Madame JEROME BUONAPARTE was yesterday morning delivered of a son, at her residence in Park-place, Cumberwell. Mr. AVELINE, of Cumberwell, was the accoucheur."
SALON, August 22.
We are indebted for a complete file of French papers to captain Rice, of the Edwin, from Bordeaux: they are to the 27th June.—By these we have later intelligence; but the only circumstance which admits particular notice, regards the mission of the Russian ambassador. Gen. Winzingerode has been long at Berlin, and it was supposed to lay the foundation of a general pacification. In consequence, Count Novosilzoff has been appointed for France. A courier was at Berlin, and set off for Milan on the 13th May, for passports, which were granted by the emperor Napoleon, and on the 26th May, the courier from Berlin set off with them for Petersburg, so that the Russian minister was expected in France in July.—At Leipzig, it was asserted that the centre of the negotiations was to be at Brussels, and the prince Joseph was to negotiate in the name of his brother, and that the port of Ostend would be chosen for the communication with England. We notice these reports, because they appear in French papers. Nothing in France discovers any relaxation of the military spirit, or of the naval preparations. Spain still is active for war, and the fate of Portugal is made a subject of alarm to the British commerce. The French and Spaniards have multiplied their privateers, in which they are very adventurous. The English, also, in the Mediterranean, give great embarrassments to commerce.
It is noticed, that the English are purchasing provisions for their Mediterranean forces in the Crimea, and obtain beef and pork at less than two cents a pound.
The union of the Ligurian republic with France, has produced the following account of that republic.—The addresses in favour of the union, were signed by 80,000 citizens, and in assent with the unanimous will of the chief magistrate. As the whole population is given at 400,000 souls, it must include all the voters. The state represents, that unable to defend its commerce, especially since Piedmont was united to France, and not having its independence acknowledged by the English at Amiens, it consented to this measure. Liguria is a rocky shore, whose patrimony is industry on the sea.—Its population is of seamen, who have been much in the service of France. They can furnish no soldiers.—This measure has been variously received abroad with jealousy, and not at home with full approbation. The neighbouring ports of France, promise themselves nothing from the acquisition. The Genoese have three times chosen a free constitution, but the Barbary states, and the policy of European commerce, have given no encouragement to hope for an independent commerce. It is denied in France, that any cause of jealousy can arise from the increase of territorial power by this acquisition. That France will lose at her custom-houses, and be obliged to protect an unwarranted commerce. The French say, that the continent will be indebted to them, for saving from entire ruin an ancient city, and for recovering that spirit of industry which once gave prosperity to Genoa.
The voyage of the Greeks, Stephopolis, who were Greeks, settled in Corsica, and sent from Italy to Greece in 1797, furnishes the following outline of the Ionian republic. To the Seven Isles is united Cerigotto, which has seventeen families living at present in their native independence.—The Islands are thus described—Corfu, in N. L. 37, and L. E. 40, is three miles from Albania. It is above one hundred miles in circumference, and has a population of 60,000.
It has a spacious and safe port, defended by two fortresses. Its staple is oil, and its climate excellent. Paxo is six miles south of Corfu, and about a fourth part of its circumference. It produces oil, and has a third part of the population of Corfu. St. Maur is seventy miles from Corfu, and not a third of its circumference. It has a good port as well as Paxo, and half the population of Corfu. Ithaca is four miles from St. Maur, and but 6 miles in circumference. It yields grain and wine, and its population does not exceed 3000. Cephalonia is a mile from Ithaca, and is above 160 miles in circumference; it yields wine, but depends much upon its navigation. It employs 150 vessels a third part of which carry above 10 guns each. The population is a quarter greater than that of Corfu. Zante is 40 miles from Cephalonia, but has not a third of its circumference. Currants and oil, give the riches of Zante. A revenue of half a million of dollars is raised from the first article. It has but one port that can admit large vessels. Five families divide half the island, and have great influence over its very industrious inhabitants. It has but half the population of Cephalonia. Cerigo is 200 miles from Zante, and about the same circumference, but not more than eighth of its population, and the diminished population is attributed chiefly to the visits from the Turkish and other corsairs, and the insufficient protection of the Venetian government. It yields wine, and its inhabitants are represented as the best in the whole republic. No assassination or robbery, evils prevalent in the other islands, has ever been known in Cerigo.
The Europeans are in anxious expectation of the event of the sailing of the combined fleet. The first fleet has given the French kind assurances of the prosperity of Martinique. Neutral vessels, they hear, arrive in great numbers, and upwards of 150 sail chiefly from America, are frequently lying in the ports of the island.—Register.
NEW-YORK, August 20.
The ship Rhoda and Betsey, arrived last evening in 44 days from Liverpool, and we have extended our files of English papers to the 13th of July, four days later than our advices by the Liverpool Packet. The hour at which they were received will not permit us to do more than notice the outlines of their contents in a summary manner.
The Grand Signior in answer to a letter from Bonaparte in notifying his accession to the throne of Italy, has given the latter assurances of his friendship, but refuses to acknowledge him either as Emperor of France or King of Italy.
A bloody battle between the insurgents of Servia and a body of Turks has taken place on the borders of Moravia, in which the former remained masters of the field, though with considerable loss, their commanding officer being amongst the killed.
Sixteen thousand French and Dutch troops are encamped a few miles from Amsterdam, who are held in readiness to march at the shortest notice, supposed to be destined to embark in the expedition against England. The Dutch troops are said to rejoice at the idea; not from a wish to assist in conquering England, but to have an opportunity of distinguishing themselves in the Texel is extremely ill managed, but rigidly disciplined, and badly victualled.
On the morning of the 11th July it was mentioned publickly by Mr. Erskine, in the Court of King's Bench, that advices had been received of Lord Nelson's having fallen in with the combined fleet, had captured eight sail of the line, and was in pursuit of the rest. No official account had reached Government of this event.
The British Parliament was prorogued by commission on the 12th. The speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor on the occasion mentions that his majesty had not yet been able to lay before Parliament the result of the negotiations in which he is engaged with powers on the continent, but that no step would be omitted for promoting such a concert as may afford the best prospect of restoring general and permanent tranquillity; or may, if necessary, furnish the means of repelling with vigour the continued encroachments on the part of the French government, which threaten every day more and more the liberty and independence of all the nations of Europe.
A letter from Holland states that considerable bodies of troops were marching to the Helder, for the purpose of being embarked. The differences between Schimmelpenninck and General Marmont had risen to a great height, in consequence of an attempt made by the former to check the boundless profusion and extravagance of the French general.
A report was circulated at the Hague that Bonaparte had declared war against the Emperor of Germany; but it obtained no credit.
Price of Stocks, July 13, at noon—Consols 59 1-2 Omnium 6 1-4.
A letter from Paris, dated the 2d July, in a Dutch paper says, "The troops on the coast are in motion, and their numbers are estimated from 150 to 200,000 men. No less than 2000 vessels are lying ready in the Road and in the Port. The flotilla consists of Praams, being a large kind of vessel, having cannon and horses on board, of Gunboats, Pinks, Chaloups, carrying a 24 pounder."
"A Bason has been formed in the port of Boulogne, capable of receiving one half of the armed vessels."
"In the port of Vimereux, 2 leagues north of Boulogne, lie the Imperial cutters, and other armed ships. The encampments at Boulogne, Estaples, and other places, consist of square wooden barracks, plastered on the outside, ranged in three lines, and divided from each other by little gardens."
Vice-Admiral De Winter has been appointed Commander in Chief of the Texel expedition, with permission to hoist his flag on board whatever ship he may choose.
The Hibernia, Admiral Gardiner, arrived at Portsmouth on the 9th. The command is given up to Admiral Cornwallis. The American ship William and Mary, from New-York, with flour, arrived on the same day, detained by the Kent privateer.
Letters from Lisbon of the 26th June mention that the King of Spain is dangerously ill; and this statement is corroborated by advices from Cadiz of the 16th, which also state that they have the prospect of a very plentiful harvest.
LONDON, July 4.
The Gottenburg Mail which arrived yesterday, has the following communication:—
St. Petersburg, June 9.—His Excellency General Novosilzoff and suite left this city on the 2d instant, to proceed to Paris on his new mission.
We doubt much the truth of this information, as letters have been received in London from Petersburg, stating, that Novosilzoff remained at the latter place on the 9th June, seven days after that assigned by this article for his departure.—By the same source, however, we learn, that passports had actually been received for the Mission. We cannot pretend to say what the effect of it may be, but we are taught to augur very little good from this effort of negotiation—unless it be a more notorious exposure of the insolent conduct and unbounded ambition of the Tyrant of France, who continued to attempt the attainment of his favourite object—Universal Empire, and the slavery of Europe.
The chief contents of Paris papers to the 23d, and Dutch papers to the 23th ult. may be seen in another part of our print. The intelligence communicated is not of any importance. Bonaparte not satisfied with his acquisition of Genoa, &c. is resolved to remain some time longer in Italy. For the last address from the Pope, so abjectly servile, and so dis
graceful by impious, Bonaparte has made his holiness the present of a splendid Diadem or Tiara, the principal diamond of which had been for ages, treasured up in the Vatican, and now returned to Rome for the use of the Pope.
July 5.
We mentioned in part of our impression yesterday, that Lord Sidmouth has at length retired from the cabinet.—Mr. N. Vansittart has resigned the office of principal secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, and Mr. Foster the post of Irish chancellor of the exchequer. We heartily congratulate the country upon these events. The Addingtons were a dead weight upon Mr. Pitt, which checked the spring of his genius and the energy of his talents. We are glad they are at last removed. He stands now alone, unencumbered and free. He stands alone, but strong in the confidence of the nation, he will justify his claim to that pre-eminence, where, if there be great peril to be encountered, there is also great glory to be acquired. All the oppositionists, as was to be expected, have opened upon him for having unloosed himself from the Addingtons. Their cries and invectives are so many tributes to the greatness of his talents—we always know when a bird of prey is near, by the screaming of the smaller birds.
Earl Camden is mentioned as lord Sidmouth's successor in the cabinet, and Mr. Yorke as Lord Camden's successor in the war department.
The earl of Buckinghamshire, we understand, has also resigned the post of chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster.
Some of the morning papers have stated, that Mr. Pitt knew nothing of the resignation of lord Sidmouth till he saw it in the publick papers. We can state, on the contrary, that Mr. Pitt used his efforts to force his lordship and friends to retire.—Star.
Yesterday a messenger was ordered to hold himself in readiness to leave town for the continent, with despatches from Lord Mulgrave: his destination is kept so profound a secret, that he is not to know it until his arrival at Gottenburgh.
July 6.
The Loire frigate arrived in Cork harbour on Thursday last, with the Valent privateer, of Bordeaux, of 30 guns, and 240 men, which she captured on Tuesday night off Cape Clear, after a chase of 12 hours. The success of the gallant Maitland on this occasion, seems to have been owing to his judicious management. After pursuing the enemy for four hours, he perceived that he gained nothing, upon which he ordered his guns to be run in, the shot to be removed off the gun deck, and sent all his people below. In this situation, as the seamen term it, he overhauled the chase in eight hours. The Melampus and Brilliant frigate hove in sight just as the Loire was within gun shot of the privateer.
In our paper of Wednesday we mentioned an embargo have been laid on all ships in the Texel, and that the Dutch fleet was waiting an opportunity to come out. The Swan cutter, arrived at Yarmouth, reports, that the Dutch fleet had come down as low as the fifth buoy of the Texel, but was prevented from sailing by the wind filling short.
It is added, that government has received intelligence of the immediately expected arrival of Buonaparte at Paris, and from thence at Boulogne, to put in motion the expedition so long meditated against this country!
The following is, according to a private letter, the state of the naval preparations in the Dutch ports.
At Antwerp, building, 6 ships of the line, and 2 frigates.
At Amsterdam, one ship of 74 guns, just launched; 1 ditto gone to the Texel.
At Rotterdam, 1 ship of 90 guns, to be launched in about 3 months, and 1 frigate of 32 guns.
In the Texel, 6 ships of the line, with several frigates; and from 40 to 50 transports, of from 400 to 500 tons burthen.
The manoeuvres of the expedition army, in the Dutch camp at Zeyst, began on the 16th ult. in the presence of the French General Marmont.
July 7.
Yesterday, in the house of commons, Mr. Whitebread brought an additional article of impeachment against lord Melville, which relates to the sums placed in the hands of Mark Sprott, for other than naval purposes.—This article was agreed to. He also gave notice of his intention to move for a bill to enable the committee of managers to proceed in examining witnesses, and arranging their proofs, notwithstanding any prorogation of Parliament.
Sir William Burroughs postponed the resolutions of which he had given notice, respecting the conduct of Sir Home Popham, till the next session of parliament, but was desirous to read them, in which he was interrupted by the house and the speaker.
In the house of lords a warm discussion took place on the second reading of the Duke of Athol's bill. Lord Ellenborough was particularly severe on the measure, and on the ministers by whom it had been recommended and supported. Lord Sidmouth and the lord Chancellor were also against the bill. After a debate, which lasted till near one o'clock, the question for the second reading was carried by a majority of 25 to 11. None of the Peers who generally vote in opposition were present at the time of the division. Mr. Mark Sprott has been examined by the committee for managing the impeachment of lord Melville; and his books have also been inspected.
July 9.
Bonaparte is visiting his Italian fortresses. Mantua has been carefully inspected, and the additional works have been ordered to be completed as soon as possible. He is now gone to Genoa to receive the submission of a people who formerly were the masters of that little island that gave him birth.
Capt. Fleming, of his majesty's ship Egyptienne, captured a market boat off Rochelle on 22d ult. in which boat Fleming and eight of his people went into the harbour, and passed the whole of the fleet lying there, consisting of nine sail of the line, six of 74 guns, and three larger ships, two frigates, and three sloops of war; they returned on board the Egyptienne unknown by the enemy.
LIVERPOOL, July 6.
A bill is now before parliament respecting the future internal regulation of the custom-house, which is of great importance to the commercial part of the community. Its tendency is to revise, alter, and amend, all the present methods of transacting business in the custom house department. All holidays (except Christmas day) are to be abolished—No clerk or officer will be permitted to take any fee whatever, on any pretence, but in lieu thereof are to have a reasonable augmentation of salary. The clerks to attend from ten to three in the winter, and nine to four in the summer. The other officers, as searchers, &c. are to have salaries, commensurate to the reputed value of the patent under which the office is held. By this regulation it is not doubted, that the vast transactions in the commercial department of the metropolis will be greatly accelerated; and we sincerely hope, that these regulations will be extended to the out-ports.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Ariel, Corran, 50 days from Dunkirk, Belfast, to the Master—In the North Sea, July 15, spoke the ship Nankin, of and from Boston, bound to Amsterdam. In the Channel, was boarded by the British sloop of war Speedy—treated politely.—Aug. 1, in lat. 43, lon. 42, spoke ship Adriana, from St. Croix bound to Copenhagen.—3d, lat. 44, lon. 45
was boarded by a Spanish frigate of 44 guns, the French frigate President in company—treated politely.—27th, lat. 36, lon. 73, spoke brig William & Mary, Boyd, from Wilmington bound to the West Indies.
British ship Ann, Nicol, 9 weeks from Alloa (Scotland) Bottles & Coals, W. Cuthbert. Aug. 28, in lat. 37, 3, lon. 74, spoke the British ship Dunrobin Castle, Mr. Bride, from Norfolk, in company with the sch'r Wasp, 6 days out. Aug. 15, lat. 42, 17, lon. 57, 11, spoke the ship Washington, of and from New-York, bound to Liverpool.
Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 7 days from Philadelphia. Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, 36 hours from New-York.
The ship Riston, Wakefield, is arrived at Baltimore from Bourdeaux.
The ship Susan, of Boston, was to have sailed the 11th July from Lisbon for Norfolk.
The brig Merrimack, hence for Falmouth was spoken Aug. 11, in lat. 41, 28, lon. 65.
The ship Duxino, Baleson, arrived at Falmouth in 27 days from Virginia.
The sch'r Sarah, Gibson, hence has arrived at New-York.
The Juno, Watson, of this port, was to have sailed from Bourdeaux for Spain the 6th July.
The Three Sisters, Clark, of this port, was to have sailed from Bourdeaux for Charleston, the 15th July.
The sch'r Eagle, Gross, of Boston, was to have sailed from Bourdeaux for Norfolk, the 6th July.
The ship Mary, Crocker, from Virginia for Amsterdam, was spoken the 4th Aug. in lat. 47, 26, lon. 32, 30.—Ship Charleston, hence for Liverpool, in lat. 44, 45, lon. 32, 20, the 28th July, 22 days out.—Brig Fair American, Green, hence for Trinidad, in lat. 26, 20, lon. 57, the 31st July.
Baltimore, Aug. 27.
Arrived, ship Canton, Bartlett, from Guadalupe, and 18 days from Tortola—Sugar & Coffee. She was captured two days after coming out of Guadalupe, by an English privateer, and carried to Tortola, where she was detained 25 days and allowed to proceed. On the 19th inst. spoke the French privateer Regulator, who had captured the ship Montezuma, of Charleston, with 300 slaves on board, taken on account of the irregularity of her papers, and ordered to St. Jago, 18 of her crew were put on board the Canton. Three miles off Cape Henry was fired at by the British ship Dunrobin Castle, of Jamaica, just out of Norfolk, and ordered on board with our papers; two of the shot had nearly hull'd us; we were dismissed without apologising for their improper conduct.
Ship Independence, Burns, 61 days from Liverpool. July 3, off Cape Clear passed a fleet of ships standing to the N. E. 4th, 12 leagues north of Cape Clear, spoke brig Androscooggin, from Norfolk, bound to Cork. On soundings spoke ship Stafford, from Cadiz, bound to Norfolk.
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805.
In consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel.
114
John Hamilton.
FOR SALE, At Reduced Prices for Cash, or approved Sixty Day Paper,
 23 Puncheons Antigua, } RUM.  21 do. Grenada, }  10 do. Country, }  8 Cases HOLLAND GIN.  10 Pipes do. do.  2 do. FRENCH BRANDY.  4 Casks CLARET.  28 Hogsheads, } SUGAR.  13 Tierces, }  150 Bags GREEN COFFEE.  20 Boxes LOAF SUGAR.  2 Quarter Casks SHERRY WINE.  4 do. MADEIRA do.  140 Pieces RUSSIA SHEETING.  70 do. 4-4 IRISH LINEN.  3 Trunks CALICOES. 
LLSO,
A Handsome London Made PHETON,
With Plated Harness.
William B. Lamb.
September 2. 6 117
FOR SALE,
On board Newcomb's Packet, at Newton's Wharf, 70 Barrels New-York PRIME PORK. 40 Boxes RAISINS. 30 Jars OLIVES.
September 2.
FALL GOODS,
Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush.
J. & W. Southgate.
September 2. 2m 115
Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States.
September 2, 1805.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING OF Approved endorsed 60 Day Bills on London. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier.
116
FOR CHARLESTON,
The Schooner
WILLIAM,
Will sail on Wednesday—For passage only, apply to the Captain on board, at C. Calvert's Wharf.
September 2. 120
NEW FLOUR,
Of a very superior quality, in Half Barrels, made purposely for family use.—For sale by
J. & W. Southgate.
September 2. 2w 118
300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR,
For sale by
James Maurice & Co.
September 2. tf 119
FOR SALE,
Imported in the Ship Ann, Captain Nicol, from Leith, 300 Kgs PAINT—assorted. 35 Boxes CROWN GLASS—10 by 8, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 12.
200 Gross EMPTY BOTTLES—in Mats.
96 Tons COAL.
5 Barrels BARLEY.
For terms, apply to Captain Nicol on board, or William Cuthbert.
September 2. tf 119
AUCTION.
On Friday next, the 6th of September, at 12 o'clock;
WILL BE SOLD, WITHOUT RESERVE,
A LOT OF LAND,
Situated on the East side of Cumberland Street, and lately belonged to John Shipp.
The Lot is 30 feet in front and 119 in depth, on which there is a comfortable Dwelling House, well calculated to suit a small family.—Terms, 60 days for a negotiable note, with approved endorsers.—Sale on the premises.
FRANCIS SMITH. August 30. 118

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
PROLOGUE
TO INDEPENDENCE, A COMEDY, BY DOCTOR JOOR, Written by S. C. Carpenter, editor of the Charles-ton Courier.
A time there was, and that not long e'er while; When here no muse was ever seen to smile: When Shakespeare, Congreve, Otway, were unknown, And dullness held an undisputed throne; When midst entangled woods, and humid swamps, Expos'd to parching suns, and chilling damps, Your bold progenitors, with dangerous toil, Drew scanty bread, from out this sandy soil:—A bold, inflexible, and hardy race Who fear'd no other danger, but disgrace: Disdain'd to shame the human face divine, By slavish homage at a tyrant's shrine; But rather chose that worst of ills to scape By braving death in every hideous shape; Which death assum'd, e'en where we all now stand, To fright th' adventurous stranger from the land: Disease impregnating each breeze that blew, The Serpent's poison, and the Indian's yew, The savage war whoop, and the deadly knife Which took the scalp, or e're it took the life. When honest arts with manly vigour join'd, O'ercame those obstacles, and gave the mind, For peaceful exercise, some time to spare, Not ornament, but use became its care. The stern demands of human need, supply'd, Columbia's Genius swell'd with higher pride; Look'd tow'rd fair science with a longing eye, And saw her slow advances with a sigh. —Yet, tho' she sigh'd, a spark i'um'd her breast, And hope prophetic brightened on her crest. Thro' the black cloud, which lower'd o'er the land, She saw, in prospect, an illustrious band Of Native Sages marching o'er the plain, The Muse, and Independence in their train. Ful'd with the vast idea—Heaven inspir'd—And to enthusiasm by rapture fir'd—She strait exclaim'd—"Columbians all rejoice! "And hear, thro' me, indulgent Heaven's high voice. "All that can life embellish—Man refine—"Arts, Science, Poetry, shall yet be thine; "Thine too the Drama.—At no distant age, "Your own great deeds, shall yet adorn your stage "And Shakspeare of your own hand down to fame, "Each patriot's, sage's, statesman's honour'd name," Whether this prophecy has yet prov'd true In any part, our author leaves to you. He hopes this firstling of your native stage, Your fond paternal feelings will engage; And, as in ardent fondness you have press'd, Your callow offspring, to your throbbing breast, That you will take this to your tender care, Its merits foster, and its errors spare. As the rich owners of a vast estate, Who for an heir with fond impatience wait, In pride and transport hail the new born boy, Drowning all thoughts else in a flood of joy; And careless whether he be brown or fair, With partial fondness view their son and heir. So now, let nature plead our author's cause, And greet his play—your offspring, with applause.
EXTRACT
FROM THE 3d VOLUME OF THE FARMER'S MAGAZINE.
On fattening animals, particularly calves.
"All animals, when fattening, ought to be excluded from light as much as possible, as the best and safest mode of keeping them quiet.—Exclusion from light is practised by those who fatten poultry for the London market, with much success."
In fattening Calves, the Magazine says "As soon as the calf is dropped, it is put into a box made of coarse boards four and a half or five feet long, and four or four and a half feet high, and about two feet wide, according to the size of the calf. The boards are not put so close but that a sufficient quantity of air is admitted: light is, however carefully excluded; and the box has a cover for that purpose. The box stands on four feet, which at one end, are four inches high but at the other, only two inches, and, as there are holes at the bottom, all which wetness is drained off. The bottom is also covered with straw or hay, which is changed twice a week."
For seven or eight days milk is but cautiously given; for unless a calf is fed moderately at first, it is apt to take a loathing to its food. It should be bled in about ten days, and afterwards as much milk given it, fresh from the cow, either twice or thrice a day, as it will take. The bleeding should be repeated once a week; and at all times, when a calf loathes it milk, and does not feed well, bleeding ought to be repeated. These frequent bleedings prevent diseases from plethora, to which calves are subject, even when not fed so high, and still more, when they are.
A large piece of chalk should be hung in the box, which the calf will lick occasionally: this contributes nothing to the whiteness of the veal; but it amuses the animal, and corrects that acidity in the stomach which might otherwise be engendered, and which certainly often takes place.
By this mode of treatment, calves are kept clean, quiet, warm, and dry: the veal they furnish is excellent, and they are soon ready for market."
TURKEYS.
The following curious method of rearing Turkeys to advantage, is translated from a Swedish book, entitled Rural Oeconomy.
Many of our housewives, (says this ingenious author) have long despaired of success in rearing turkeys, and complained, that the
profit rarely indemnifies them for their trouble and loss of time: whereas, continues he, little more is to be done, than to plunge the chick into a vessel of cold water, the very hour, if possible, but at least the very day it is hatched, forcing it to swallow one whole pepper-corn; after which let it be returned to its mother.—From that time it will become hardy, and fear the cold no more than a hen's chick.—But it must be remembered, that this useful species of fowls are also subject to one particular disorder while they are young, often which carries them off in a few days. When they begin to droop, examine carefully the feathers on their rump, and you will find two or three, whose quill part is filled with blood. Upon drawing these the chick recovers, and after that requires no other care, than what is commonly bestowed on poultry that range the court yard.
The truth of these assertions is too well known to be denied; and as a convincing proof of the success, it will be sufficient to mention, that three parishes in Sweden have for many years used this method, and gained several hundred pounds by rearing and selling turkeys.
LEVIN DORSEY,
On Town Point—Wide Water-Street.
Has Received by the Dumdries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c.
Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants.
Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses.
From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant.
And has on hand,
Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coast Pilot.
Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Shepherds—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted.
All Kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 626
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Q. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK— and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, o my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company.
He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice.
BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD, TO WHITE OR BLACK.
AWAY from me on the 10th of this month, two Negro Fellows—one by the name of SAM, about 33 years of age, black complexion, about 6 feet one inch high, has a small leg for the size of the man with a large flat foot, flat nose with a good set of white teeth, walks slow and sluggish, and is, when serious, rather a sulky look—as well as I can remember, he has one or two small scars on his nose, one on one of his legs, and one on one foot or his instep, and one on one of his hands; I do not recollect the size of these scars, or whether he has them or not, but I am informed he has—his clothing I cannot describe as he had many, but his working clothes were tow osnaburgs—he carried with him a silver watch, and I expect money; this is an artful fellow, he is by trade a ship carpenter and caulkers—I expect this fellow has it in contemplation to aim for the northern states by water, or he may likely try by land, as he has often inquired the way—I have reason to believe he has a free pass, which he will try to escape with.
DAVE, a slender made Negro, about the same age, about five feet ten inches high, black complexion, small legs and feet, with a pleasing countenance, and when talking, rather on the submissive order—he has a large scar on his breast, which came from the stroke of the whip when young, his teeth are rather yellow from chewing tobacco, but has a sound set—he is a caulkers by trade, and works at the ship carpenter's trade also—He has many clothes, and among which, are a pair of negro cotton trousers, one pair of tow osnaburgs, and a tow osnaburg shirt, that I know of, and a hat covered with canvas, but I have no doubt but they will change their clothing—I suspect him of having a free pass, and will aim for the northern states by water, or he may likely try for the northward by land, as he has often inquired the way—I cannot give any further description, but they may have other marks.
I do hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from taking on board their vessels, these negroes at the penalty of the law, I will give above reward for both, or if delivered separately, I will give one hundred dollars each, or if confined in any jail, so that I get him again, with all reasonable expenses paid. John Drew, Sen. Bertie County, (near Edenton, N. C.) August 12. 78
Avis aux Refugiés de Saint Domingue.
LE Sous-Commissaire des relations commerciales de France en Virginie à la résidence de Norfolk, prévient les Colons de Saint Domingue, réfugiés en Virginie, qui sont dans le cas d'obtenir leur passage pour France, que dorésavant, il ne sera plus accordé de passage que sur les bâtiments particulier; que les colons qui désirent passer en France devront se faire inscrire au Commissariat, où, en conséquence, un liste restera ouverte pendant quinze jours à compter du ce jour 14 Août 1805; et que ceux, qui négligeront de se présenter et ne profiteront pas du premier bâtiment qui sera prêt, ne seront plus admis à demander leur passage. Norfolk, le 14 Août, 1805. OSTER. 69
TAKEN from along side the Brig Milton, on the night of the 25th instant, a CLINKER BUILT YAWL, about twelve feet long, yellow bottom and painted green inside—Milton of Suffolk, marked on her stern. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will give information of her, so that I get her again. Tudor Frith. August 28. tf 104
TO RENT, THE Warehouse at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them.
Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of Plaitillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirtlinen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Mattresses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, Brown Hengen Hessians, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Satin for wastecoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippits of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Andirons, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Fifes, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bowstands Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gummy do. 250 M. corn cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superior Quilts, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Pesse, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Mdivifery. Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martin & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHIRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE,
50,000 lbs Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 35,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 83
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 50 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE.
2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT.—Also, 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
TO RENT, THE Store, Cellar, and Compating Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Mackinder. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop.
N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, and ROBERT C. JENNINGS, and Co. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814
FOR SALE,
THE REMAINDER OF THE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, viz:— 100 Casks CAPE WINE. 13 do. CONSTANTIA do. 1 do. STEEN do. 5 do. MUSCAT do. 19 do. TAMARINDS. 4 do. BRANDY. 44 do. ALOES. A liberal credit will be given, and if the whole is taken, the above articles will be sold a bargain.—Any person inclined to purchase, may rely that the articles on hand, were not the refuse of the Cargo, which was sold by shewing one cask of each quality, and were delivered as they came to hand. John Granbery. August 23. tf 92
DELACOSTE,
RESPECTFULLY informs the publick, that he intends opening a School for tuition of the French Language, and of Book-Keeping in the Italian way, with double entries, as soon as a sufficient number of Gentlemen will have agreed to attend the same. He will, in the mean time, give private lessons, at their houses, to such Ladies and Gentlemen, as may be pleased to confide in his abilities. Orders left at Mr. Riffaud's Boarding-house, will be duly attended to. English, French and Dutch, translated with accuracy and despatch.—Apply as above. August 26. 6* 95
LANDING,
From the British Brig Jane, Captain Linton, on Town Point, 20 Hogsheads, 58 Tierces, 63 Barrels, ANTIGUA SUGAR. And from the Bellona, 60 Hogsheads, 18 Tierces, BARBADOS SUGAR. Samples may be seen at Cam-bell & Wheeler's Warehouse, and terms known by Robert Dickson. August 26. 2w 96
FOR SALE,
ON BOARD THE SHIP FRANKLIN, 120 Firkins Choice Boston BUTTER, Fit for Family use.—Apply to Moses Myers. August 7. tf 49
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the Subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * * * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING
From on board the Big Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, 11 Barrels, PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37
250 Barrels Superfine, 230 do. Fine, 100 do. X Middlings, FLOUR. 150 do. do. 50 do. Ship, BREAD. 90 do. Navy, 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
TO RENT,
Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26.
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Hutt's LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
I intend to leave this State for some time. John Davidson. August 19. tf 80
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 GALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.