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Norfolk, festival. On the 18th July, a public dinner was given bv the Mayor and a number of the citizens ot Norfolk, to the officers anti soldiers serving in the infantry and cavalry from Richmond anti •Petersburg. * Never did we witness a scene so interesting as was exhibited on this occasion. To convey a ;ust idea of it, in appropriate language, is be yond our powers, all that we can do is 10 make the attempt. In the morning early, the fifty-fourth regi tnent, with the volunteer corps attached there to, was paraded, (with the exception ot cap ain Taylor’s cavalry detached on duty) in order to receive the Petersburg and Richmond troops, stationed at Portsmouth. The regiment mo ved to the foot of the bridge, and was there formed iii two lines, wuii a space for the troops from Portsmouth to pass between. About 11 o’clock they arrived ; the Richmond light in fantry Blues, under captain Richardson,in tront, followed by captain Bulling Robertson’s repub lican Blues, then a detachment of the Peters burg militia ; the rear was brought up by cap tain Randolph’s Richmond republican Blues. In this order they passed through the tines, re ceived salutes from the officers, the Colours, and the re. ; ..h m with presented arms. The regiment being again formed, the whole of the troops then proceeded to the parade, where they were dismissed. At 3 o’clock the company, consisting of 700 persons, sat down to a handsome dinner, at which tlie m ym presided, and colonel Sharp acted as vice-president. After which the fol lowing toasts were drank s— -1 !'he people of the United States—-Unani mity of sentiment and friendship of action will ever crown their efforts with success.—3 guns, 3 cheers. 2. I'he president of the United States—The measures his wisdom has resolved upon, it is our duty to execute with fidelity.—3 guns, 3 cheers 3. The governor of Virginia—His prudence, promptness and vigilance to protect his coun try, merit and receive the tribute of sincere ap probation of ins felk>w-citizcns.—2 guns, 3 cheers. 4 ’l’he congress of the Uni ed States—We look with confident expectation, that the repre sentatives of a free people will adopt every proper measure to avenge the national wrongs, and secure the national rights.—4 guns, 4 cheers. 5. The constituted authorities of our govern ment— They are agents of our own choice, en titled therefore to out - obedience, respect and confidence —3 guns, 3 cheers. 6. The army of the dnked States—Having the benefit of more n.iduiry experience- we will regard them as models for our example in the hour of danger.—2 guns, 3 diet s. 7. The navy of the United Sta'es—Our flag has once been struck, but the lustre of us stats is not extinguished —4 guns, 6 cheers. 8 The militia —Their swords, although for med of ploughshares, are so well tempered that they can reach the heart of a foe.—-3 guns, 3 cheers. 9 Our brethren from Richmond and Pe tersburg— Alien they heard vve were in dan ger tney flow to our assistance—they merit and receive our gratitude.—6 guns, 6 cheers 10. Hie British nation—We wish to pre serve an honorable peace with them, but we dread not war, it is preferable to either insult or injustice—2 guns, 3 cheers. 11. the memory of George Washington— Let it inspire every American to emulate his glory.—6 guns, 6 cheers. 12. The heroes of our revolution—The rich legacy of Honorable independence which they bequeathed to us must never be impaired.—4 guns, 6 cheers. 13. Our brethren who were wounded and slaughtered on board of the Chesapeake— Their blood cties for vengeance, and when our government directs, vengeance it shall have ; tiil then we can only mourn then loss and sym pathize in their sufferings.—4 gnus, 4 cheers. 14. I’he nations in ami y with us—day our peaceful relations long continue.—2 guns, 3 cheers. 15. Abolition to all party distinctions.—6 guns, 6 cheers. 16. Arts and Manufactures—Our country furnishes evetv raw mutetial, let us not he in debted to others for the workmanship.—2 guns. ■3 cheers 17. I’he American Eagle—a prowling I,ion has sprung upon her when unsuspicious, but Sh£ now defies his roar.—6 guns, 6 cheers. 18. Our brothers now on duty—They live in our memory altho’ absent from our banquet. Volunteer from the Chair : The spirit of ’76—lt is again excited, may it never b; exdngurshed ; but, like the light ning from Heaven,descend upon the structures and forms of tyranny, to blast them forever. By the Spanish Consul : I’he liberty of the seas—The nation that ar rogates to itself the sovereignty of the o, eat), and attcmpis.to impose restrictions upon the free na\ igution of other nations, is the common enemy of mankind. It was a source of heartfelt satisfaction to no tice the harmony and order winch prevailed during tne whole of this day. upon an occasi on. in which citizens ot ail par ties weieuniied. It was ho; i y possible to imagine that anj oc cur, enct- would ha\e so completely united the hearts ad affections of persons who but a few Weeks si ice recognized each other, but as ob jects us jealousy, suspicion, and hatred. A sense of common danger, a sense of the insult to the honor of our country, united all, and ve rified the words of the Picsident, “That we weu -11 federalists, we were oil republicans.” In whatever view we have beheld the recent occunenee. we shall never regret it, should if prove the means of uniting the affections o! our country men, and of extinguishing that ran corous spun of party, that threatened the des truction of all social harmonv and intercourse bo far as we can be the humble means of pro moting a spirit of union, which this great cri sis calls for. it will be our duty, as it is our in clination, to devote all our efforts. In the evening the company separated, with gr eat order, and in the course of the day not a single occurrence took place which could dis tutb its harmony and pleasure. BOSTON, July 14. The intelligence of the attack on the Chesa peake was sent express to II .lifax in his majes ty’s brig Columbine, and from thence to Eng land. in the Sylvia Bv the following advertifemen-s, f-om a late Halifax paper, ir appears, that the Irrc ft which has recently attended del. ytions from the Britilh men of war, has iocoalionud coiifitierable a'arm there : PUBLIC MEETING. Halifax, June 26. The me’chants and other inhabitants of this town ’ h ving met at the court houte yesterday, to devise and ’ adopt the best n.eal'ures for preven ing deferrion from l his maiedy’s ihips, &c oil this datum—and cdlifider ing the n arked attention (hewn to the trade (of the c province by the commander in chief, the bolorab e ‘ vite admiral Berk ty —it was determined, thara sum ’ of money thoutd be railed, and a committee appointed, , to receive fublcriptions, to offer bounties and • tivards, anJ take such ot: er dep asmaybe deemed inotjeffec tea . ! “ We, the committee appointed hy the merchants I and othe ri , ml.ab.tan sos Halifax, to diicourajj; sr.d I prevent deiertion, hereby g ve notice, that a reijaid of 1 ten guineas, wi l be paid to any perlon or petfons who 1 (hall inform an 1 prove to convidfion, against ant per i son who lhau harbor, or conceal, or encoura;e, or J other wile be affi ding any of the seamen, belong ng to • any of his majelfy’s (kips, on this (lation, in de;:rting J from thttr respective lhip", after this notice ; aid they i likewtie offer a reward of th>ee guineas, for at* and a every defer er from his majelty's navy, who dill be J taken up and de ivered to any of his m ijefty’g others, or lodged in any ox the gaols in this province. Andrew belcher, J JHN PRYOR, JAM S FOREMAN, ( HARLES R. PR£SCO*T, J A.VIES FRASER. < REWARD ‘ F SEVENTY-FOUR DOLI.Ab. I A re\, aid of ten guineas to any perlon or pyfons i who shall inform and prove to eonvidtion, againfl any ; peilou who fha!l harbor conceal, or eitcoufagL or j etherwife be assisting, anyfeaman or marine b. lopriijr J toatiy of hir, majelty's ihips on tins Ration, in drltjung ’fi om their Ihips—and a reward if thrke guinea 'or any deserter from his mijeity’lnavy, who iba i iij ta -1 ken up and delivered to any of his majelty’s ofil rs, j or lodged in any ol the gaols of this province—ad a ! further reward of three pound Itening, w ill be pailfor each deserter, by the naval officer of his majelty’s djek • yard at Halifax, upon producing a certiucate of thelle -1 livery of such defexter, to any of his majelty’s oifictrs. RICHMOND, July 21. Extract ofa letter from an officer in hr Virginia DetucMinent , dated Bor a/n.u.h, July \7 h “ On Tuesday, Mr. R Lee, one of gene’al Mathews’ aids, and Mr Archer of Aoi lolk, visited the British s:j:; itl.ovi m Lvnfiaveo Bty for the purpose of delivering the dispatcics ■ from Mr. Erskvre, which Mr. A. had lust, bn’t I from Washington. Thesecfiq>:-tchesSi;•. -piy i ---] vi,ed commodore Douglas to retire fir.)ui me territorial jurisdiction of the United Tates. Mr. Erskine had no other author., ; iur the British squadrons on the American st- ion are not tit ali responsible to the Br itish iuitribtei in the United States, except in certain condition al extses ; but are generally under ‘he control of the admiral woo is stationed al II dxLx Where Mr. Erskine could only advise, admi ral Berkley could command. Mr. Lee was received by commodore Douglas in a most cavalier anti indecorous style. The commo dore expressed liL contemptuous astonishment at Mr. Lee’s visit : He a Red him, who bet he | was ignorant that the President’s px’oclarixu- I tion.forbade all intercourse between American | citizens and the British ships ; and how he \ could think of flying in the face of those l„ws, j by paying him the honor of a visit.. As soon as Mr. Lee hud delivered the dispatches, a signal was given to the other vessels, arid the:: captains immediately repaired to the commo dore’s ship. Von are already incensed cuoug.i at .he outrageous conduct of the British ; and 1 have no inclination to make your blood in dignantly boil, by a full description of the con versation which ensued. One or two anec dotes wili be sufficient to show you the spirit of the whole. The infamous Humphreys tauntingly asked major Lee, whether he was not afraid of being infected by keeping com pany with a murderer and an assassin, such as he himself had been presented to be. They enquired about the late of the British consul and his lady ; and insolently demanded, whe ther the ravi of Norfolk had hanged them or thrown them into prison. They called the cor responding committee of Norlolk a mob ; they called general Mathews the / ad r of that mob: they said they were at least entitled to an-offi cial copy of the Preside it’s proc.. ation, un der the seal of the secretary of state ; and they expressly denied the authority of the Briti-ii minister to interfere on the present occasion. Every one of these captains was insolent and insulting iii the extreme, except Sir ‘1 honias Hardy, cupt. of tne 1 tiuii ph ; the celebrated friend and companion of lord Nelson. He is s..id to have in his cabin the very soph* on wnietx that gteat man breathed his last.” NORFOLK, July 22. Yesterday, at 11 o’clock the Leopard return ed to Lynhaven Bay, (we were mistaken in i j stating that she retnai ie !) and anchored A- I oou; 4 o’clock all the British ships went out > from our waters, a.,u hum a boat which came nix last ni ht, we learn, that they were seen steering to the east ward under a pi ess of sail. ’ •A e are not possessed ol the knowledge of any 1 circumstances which has induced this move ment, of course we are not enabled to form a conjecture, whether their departure is final or temporary. Postscript. —At the instant that our paper was putting to press, a bay pilot boat come up font the capes, which she left this morning at 10 o’clock, reports that the British ships were at an chor at their usual anchorage. July 24. The executive of the commonwealth has, we understand, directed the five persons that were taken in Princess Ann, to be detained for ox dersofthe general government. The British ships remain as heretofore. Savannah, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4, ISO 7. Among the other military movements and preparations which have been adopted by our executive wuh the approbation of an unani mous people, we hear that a fort or battery is determined on, at the p< ini of Wat bur ton, oi Digges’ landing, about 11 miles below this city, and six Iroin Alexandria. ’I lie proximi ty ot a deep narrow channel to its shore, and a highly favoiable bend of tire liver at that point for the annoyance of ships us they pass, and which gcneiui Washington had fixed on as the most proper one for u fort, which the banks of this lengthy and magnificent river affords, be means to point it out as a most elegiblc situa tion for the purpose.— \ational Intelligencer. It is B :iid that the scurvy prevails to a con siderable extent on board the Bn ish t ships lately before Hampton. If so, it is very proba ble that they will repair to II tiifax, in older to land their men, which they will assuredly find a very difficult thing to do m the United States.— ibid. Information from the Mobile, early in June, g-ave rise to serious apprehensions that the Creek nation ol Indians would be hostile to the United States. But by letters of a la’er date, we learn, that the present indications of their disposition aie entirely pacific — ibid. We are happy to learn, that capt. Kalteisen the commanding officer of Fort Johnson, has received advice that a large supply of cannon and military stores have been ordered onto this city for the defence of our harbor Six cannon, 18 and 24 pounders, with travelling carriages, and ten 18 pounders, are directed by the be cretary oi ,Vai to be deposited in this city, un der the chart:e of the officer commanding the mi ilia — Charlatan- pat er. At the celebration of Independence in Be verly, a cannon which vv to libCli lO ill liMIIK (_* the declaration of Independence in 1776, and soon after set m the earth u> supply the place of a post- was raised and fired, i’he spirit of I ’7o. altncugh it may appear- dormant, is not lead ; at the call of the government wc are re aciy.— .Yew- York /taper. The legislature of Connecticut, to cncour- 1 at-ge the raising of lLx and hemp, have ex- I erupted from taxation the lands on which they ’ ate cultivated, and offered a bounty often dol lars a ton on all hc.xip raised in that state. Died, this morning, in the 34th year of his age, r. Edward Courtney, a native of Ire land- but for many years an inhabitant of South Caiolina, and this city. fC 7* His friends and acquaintance are re quested to attend his iuncra!’ lrorn his late rc j stdeiice, on the Bay, at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning. PORT OF SAVANNAH. arrived. Ship Robert Bolton,—, Liverpool, 72 days—R’ : and J, holt<>!i. Brig Luna, Starr, New-York, 21 days—Kneeland ! aud Srory. Frig Amazon, Copp, New-York, 22 days—St urges Burroughs & butler. Schooner Dolphin, Ga'e, New-York—Carpenter & Hand Rolla, Barnard, ditto. Sloop Patty, , ditto. Sioop Sally, Martin, ditto—Joseph Meigs. CLEARED Ship Charles, Atwell, Liverpool Sloop fiquaiul'cott, Smith, Beaufort The Ichooner Jane, captain 40 days from Af- , rica, hound to Charleilon, was Ipokcn on Friday lait, off our bar, by the pilot-boat XVlai-a-part. Capt Copp, on his paftage, was informed by a Vir ginia pilot-boat, that a ffiip from Liverpoo , for this port, had put inti Hampton roads, in diltrefs. Rees’ Cyclopaedia. Rubfcribers are informed, that the FOURTH NUMBER is received, and ready for delivery at this Office. 1 lie Filth aud Seventh are daily looked lor i from Philadelphia. Augult 4. Notice is IL re by Given, That -he boahi> „f t l<e masters will, on Monday nev, the ,oth mltant, proceed to elect the following officers, v / : A CLERK, a MES ENC.ER, and A CONTRACTOR for Sweeping Chiinniee. Applications to be made, tn writing, on or be fore that day. By order of the B -ard. Thouuto Pitt, clerk. Augult,;, jßc; Messrs Everitt ?x L*van4, Be [xlc.ixed K publish in ycur ptippp following list ol gentlemen xs wuitht to com*’ pose the next Council, utul us city officers, and One if your Subscribers, t, fiai’l s Harris b x, Q Rutfieiloid Ji l.n H Morel v, John G C’owning 1. U. F. Charlton hJ.P. \\ illian son 1 htinrus Bout!,e y ! box l)et !tt i.c..u Job T. Bodes s John Y. VYhire Norman M-Lcun I iu> a Robertson Alton Pemberton S John TcbcaU City Mm.•bal —John Pettibone, < try >S/r, <if — John \\ illiums, Clerk of Council —D. 1). Wiliams or A. S. Rce, Clerk (f the Mayor's Court— 11. \V. \V ila.'ms Clerk ojthe Alurket*— John Trevor. (TT Weave requt stud to state, tlu;t Mr. Charles Cape is a Candidate for the office of City Marihal, at the ensuing election in September next. Auguil 4 bJ| LANDING^ From brig jlmazon, from AYnv- York, bb'd MUSCOVADO SUGARS 20 quarter-calks I, p. T. WINES 12 do Malaga do. 25 bhls LOAF SUGAR 2 bales HUM HUM ? 1U pieces COTTON BAGGING f or sa.c low, by A. &. S. Richards. August 4...81...1 LANDING, * Prom schooner Dolphin from MwYork, SO barrels Loaf SUGAR, 14 hhds I rown ditto, 7 Puncheon* Jamaica RUM, 15 bags GINGER, 1 whole and uohzlf barrels Superfine FLOEtR 197 bars IKON, * 2 calks NAILS, sd. cut, S7 bars sTjcEJ.. for sale ny i\. ist. S. T* Vlv.rc 1 _ August 4-,.—53, I eFail’s wharf. s iTTi TTn^ Out of the subscriber’s work Ihnp, a few days ago, fit* Veial i OOLS ; among which ate, One double lion Fore Plain, One Jack PI UIC And a Handsaw, All marked P. M. A reafonah e reward if required w, be paid to any perfuu who will deliver them to the iubicriber. Peter Miller August 4. m g 3 NOTICE. A I J. j erfons indebted *o the estate of Zacariah Hokskins, decealed, are requested to make pay j ment, and tho.e having demands ugaiiilk Xa.k ellute to i preli nt them properly attelled to ibclvvarcl Harden, administrator of the estate of August 4. TM...83 Z. Jlorlkins, decealed. NOTICE. a “NJINE months af-er the d.teh r -f. the fu bf.rf her wi! make a;,p cu ion to the Inferior C- ui t jcl C*.j,i*fi u untv, i r iur* to fpij a fr,<fl of liu j contuiniiig 190 at res on lb t ] \- tgi s to tlie estate of J m. , VI r.fia auu I fin 1 Haml’on. T. Meuse, LxY Ik Aclm’r. Anguft 4. s d:r JAM I S iVH ONKY hr-j j ■ leave to acquaint hi friends and the public in general f that he is a CA DIDATK for th. Cd.rk of ./, 3 Market; and loiiitus their luiiei age at the next eiiltt xug eredfiun. July SO. Te gQ .50 Dollars Reward, R \ N/\ W AY from the fubferiber I O J a likely flout felow iiijned j iji f* She ‘inking to tlit tf'ate of Zuchan .u j f If Hoilknm, deceafcd ol a ye iow co n ar,d vciy urifnl; he is a .r ----] liJjjpliTtGi# l Renter, and carl ied avvay wi h • the part of luh woikmg -• . ‘ t. ols. Ihe abov reward will be , paid to any perlon who wii* deliver him in avannah to Kdwmd li.ti ui , admiiiiflr-tor of the estate of July 29...ft-...83 Z. Hurlkina, decealed. Georgia. “1 Hy Isaac Crews, C.crk < f I. S. V the Cour- of Ordinary, for Ca - I-a ac Chews J dene unty, in the state ai >ref_:d. WHERE AH !ra a c Mini.eh applies for 1,-ttrri of Adnnnillraticn on the i ifi.te and E)lefts of JOSEPH KING, late of laid c - in y decealed: ) ‘l hefe are therefore tee anti adrnonitfi, aia *1 linsu’ar the kindred an !cr. ilirors of the fi id -ieceaf ed, to ille their • bjeAions, if any they have, in my office, on or before tiie f-ve-tli day of epiernber nex , ‘-tlierw.tc lerern wi-l l> granted h’m Given undef"m hand a-uj lea 1 , this -wenty-nin-h day of July, in the ,e r of <m Eoidone th rj • f nd etgh’ hundred t cl fi-ven, and rhe thirty* fee -nd year of American independence GEORGIA, )Bv Th art as H u Ice, clerk of the c o t I. S, vof Ordinary, forth cu-y of C•- Th : Bourke ) h.<tn, ir ti e (late aforelVti 1 . WIN!!sAS Anthony L rheapp.ies to tc dis. mifised froin hr, atlminioftrati nas admmiftrat r >u th- --flute of Seballi.ut B ac ae, late of this ccu.ty, cl - ceased: ‘1 ruse are thrref re t- ci-e and adm r ifli a 1 ! at. 1 Cngular tt e kindred and c-e titor* oi ne f i-ld-ce .f ----ed, tq file -heir - tiji c” iotis 11f anv they t- -si m rc.y office, on or before the ■ft day of ptem r rev,, wh • tin faici ‘n-h -y BlaGe s uf-.n fa id, sh ucl n t fie and In. ft and, otherwrfe letters of uifm Ifory wifl he- granted. Given und- r my ha- and and seal, this xft dav of A-a* got . -8-y, ana u. U.o Q ,-a t c.o. ot AiaenCsu l ode* nenaeuce.