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(BY AUTHORITY)
LAWS OF THE U. STATES.
An Act, making a further appropriation to wards completing the two wings of the capitol at the City of Washington, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums of money be, and the same are hereby appropriated, to be applied under the direction of the president of the United States, that is to say :
For improvements and repairs of the House of Representatives, six thousand dollars :
For completing work in the interior of the North Wing, comprising the Senate chamber, Court room, &c. &c. twenty thousand dollars :
For completing the State case, and providing temporary and adequate accommodations for the Library, in the room now used for that purpose, and in the one in which the Senate now sit, five thousand dollars :
For improvements and repairs of the President's House and square, including a carriage house, twelve thousand dollars :
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, the several sums of money hereby appropriated shall be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JN. MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro-tempore.
March 3, 1809.—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An act further to amend the Judicial System of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in case of the disability of the district judge of either of the districts of the United States to hold a district court, and to perform the duties of his office, and satisfactory evidence thereof being given to the justice of the supreme court, allotted to that circuit in which such district court ought to be held; and on application of the district attorney, or marshal of such district in writing to the said justice of the supreme court, said justice of the supreme court shall thereupon issue his order in the nature of a certiorari, directed to the clerk of such district court, requiring him forthwith to certify into the next circuit court, to be held in said district, all actions, suits, causes, pleas, or process, civil or criminal, of what nature or kind soever, that may be depending in said district court and undetermined, with all the proceedings therein, and all files and papers relating thereto: which said order shall be immediately published in one or more newspapers, printed in said district, and at least thirty days before the session of such circuit court, and shall be deemed a sufficient notification to all concerned. And the said circuit court shall thereupon have the same cognizance of all such actions, suits, causes, pleas, or process, civil or criminal, of what nature or kind soever, and in the like manner as the district court of said district by law might have, or the circuit court, had the same been originally commenced therein; and shall proceed to hear and determine the same accordingly; and the said justice of the supreme court during the continuance of such disability shall moreover be invested with and exercise all, and singular, the powers and authority, vested by law in the judge of the district court in said district. And all bonds and recognizances taken for or returned to such district court shall be confirmed and taken to be to the circuit court to be held thereafter, in pursuance of this act, and shall have the same force and effect in such circuit court, as they could have had in the district court to which they were taken: Provided, That nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to require of the judge of the supreme court within whose circuit such district may be, to hold any special court or court of admiralty, at any other time than the legal time for holding the circuit court of the United States in and for such districts.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the clerk of such district court shall, during the continuance of the disability of the district judge, continue to certify as aforesaid, all suits or actions of what nature or kind soever, which may thereafter be brought to such district court, and the same transmit to the circuit court next thereafter to be held in the same district; and the said circuit court shall have cognizance of the same in like manner as is herein before provided in this act, and shall proceed to hear and determine the same. Provided nevertheless, That when the disability of the district judge shall cease or be removed, all suits or actions then pending and undetermined in the circuit court, in which by law the district courts have an exclusive original cognizance, shall be remanded, and the clerk of the said circuit court shall transmit the same pursuant to the order of said court with all matters and things relating thereto, to the district court next thereafter to be held in said district and the same proceedings shall be had therein in said district court as would have been, had the same originated or been continued in the said district court.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That in case of the district judge in any district being unable to discharge his duties, as aforesaid, the district clerk of such district shall be authorized and empowered by leave or order of the circuit judge of the circuit in which such district is included, to take during such disability of the district judge, all examinations and depositions of witnesses, and make all necessary rules and orders preparatory to the final hearing
of all causes of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives, JN. MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro-tempore.
March 2, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
THE DUKE OF YORK.
(The investigation of the conduct of the Duke of York, commenced in the house of commons on the evening of the first February. The London daily papers from that time up to the 18th, each contain from 12 to 16 columns on this subject, and nothing brought to a close. Perhaps no circumstance ever occurred which so much interested the people of England.—(N. Y. Gaz.)
LONDON February 16.
The chancellor of the exchequer said, last night, the examination of evidence on the charges against the Duke of York, would in all likelihood be finished to day—but as the circle enlarges daily & new matter is divulged at the bar, we confess we entertain a different opinion.
Mrs. Clarke was again examined, last night, at the bar of the house of commons. The report that it was to be her last appearance, drew a great crowd, and it became frequently necessary, in the course of the night, to clear the lobby through which she passed from her waiting room, off the vote-office, into the house. Mr. Greenwood was examined last night, and Mrs. Clark, captain Sandon, and Mr. Donovan, are to be examined to night. Some fresh papers alluded to by lord Folkestone, at the commencement of the proceedings yesterday, will also, in all probability, be laid before the house.
The menacing tone with which Mr. Wardle's charges were first met, the threats of inflicting condign punishment on the witnesses for conspiring against the house of Brunswick, and the pledge of proving the whole a jacobin plot, have all been abandoned. We hear no more of "infamy" falling somewhere on the accused or the accuser—and the shape has become so "tangible," not only of touching but giving knock-down blows, and mortal wounds; that the "rejoicing," so gaily put on at the beginning of the enquiry, is changed to dread alarm and dire dismay. The "tangible shape" talks abroad in awful, inquisitorial power, tearing open the den of every military jobber, and the whole host tremble. The greatest culprits, who viewed the fray between Mrs. Clarke and the Duke of York with indifference now quake at its extending influence. They begin to fidget—and fret and lament that the enquiry was ever brought forward, though at first it was the object of so much exultation and anticipated triumph. Their hearts flutter, and they are sinking with apprehension. No more is said of the "condign punishment" of the witnesses, for jacobinically conspiring against the house of Brunswick: that was found an impotent threat; but the inquiry must be stopped if possible, and witnesses must be intimidated by some more successful means. They are no longer threatened as conspirators, but they are warned of the ruin of their fortunes, by the disclosure of their corrupt practices—"the tangible shape!" Why, instead of threatening infamy on the accuser, we find there was a contest last night in the house among the members for the honor of having supported Mr. Wardle in the first instance. The Courier may claim this honor among the daily newspapers exclusively; not that other journals would not do their duty also; but the Times, the Morning Chronicle, &c. are under prosecution by the duke of York. From what passed in the house of commons last night, the public will see we were right in asserting that assembly will do its duty; and to trial the duke of York must go.
SUMMARY
Of the charges against the duke of York, containing the evidence taken in the British house of commons:
Among the charges brought forward in parliament during the examination of the conduct of the duke of York, it appears, that in the year 1804, he was negotiating to obtain the loan of 70,000 pounds to be paid by way of annuity. One Kennett was employed in this negotiation, and the duke, as reward for his services, was to procure him a situation under government. This sum was to be redeemed in 3 years. It appears that this loan was not effected—nor did Kennett get a situation.
He was charged with preventing col. Knight and Brooks from exchanging regiments—and, afterwards permitting them at the request of Mrs. Clarke—and that he received from col. Knight's relations 200 pounds sterling for accomplishing the business. That at the request of Mrs. Clarke, the duke of York made use of his influence to procure a place for Mr. Doyle under Sir Brook Watson; for which Mr. Doyle gave Mrs. Clarke, at one time, 800 pounds, and at another 200 pounds sterling. Mrs. Clarke also received a carriage from Mr. Doyle, which she never paid for IN MONEY!
It appears also from Mr. Dunnavan's examination, that when he applied to Mrs. Clarke for her influence to obtain places under government, it was subsequent to her separation from the duke of York; and that he never said to Mr. Dunnavan, that he had any influence over the duke, but that he had influence with the duke of Portland, and several other distinguished persons.
During this examination, it appears that col. Wardle, (who originally brought on the examination of the conduct of the duke of York) had, himself, used his influence to obtain a place in the custom house for a friend, for which Mrs. Clarke received a compensation. It further appears, that col. Wardle was extremely intimate with Mrs. Clarke, and often rode out with her in her carriage.
Mrs. Clarke acknowledged that she had given to the duke of York several lists of persons who were anxious for situations and that she had received compensations for so doing.
It was proved by a miniature painter, in the employ of Mrs. Clarke, that she often boasted in his presence, of having frequently counterfeited the duke of York's signature, and that she shewed him the duke's writing and her imitation, in which he said he could discern no difference.
There was no doubt in the minds of every member of parliament, that Mrs. Clarke's conduct had been extremely loose and exceptional—that on being asked what gentlemen were at her house on a certain occasion, she replied, that if she was to name all the persons who were there that evening, no decent man would, in future, visit her house! (A loud laugh!)
Sir Arthur Wellesley and several other distinguished general officers, proved, that many of the accusations brought forward against the duke by Mrs. Clarke, were false and groundless.
A London paper remarks—that it is a dangerous thing to have any connection with a woman of loose character—no greater proof of this need be afforded, than the wicked and most wanton conduct of Mrs. Clarke, in the case of the duke of York. It is fortunate, however, for our country, that no more credit is given to her statement, than is due from such a foul quarter.
STATE PAPERS.
Correspondence with the Russian and French ministers, relative to the overtures received from Erfurth—presented by his majesty's command, to both houses of the British parliament.
No. I.
Letter from count Nicholas de Romanzoff to Mr. Secretary Canning, dated Erfurth, September 30, (Oct. 12.) Received October 21.
TRANSLATION.
SIR, I send your excellency a letter which the emperors of Russia and France write to his majesty the king of England. The emperor of Russia flatters himself that the king of England will feel the grandeur and dignity of this step. She will there find a most natural and the most simple answer to the overture which has been made by admiral Saumarez. The union of the two emperors is beyond all change, and the two emperors have formed it for peace as well as for war.
His majesty has commanded me to make known to your excellency that he has nominated plenipotentiaries who will repair to Paris, where they will await the answer which your excellency may be pleased to make to me. I request you to address it to the Russian ambassador at Paris. The plenipotentiaries named by the emperor of Russia will repair to that city on the continent to which the plenipotentiaries of his Britannic majesty and his allies shall have been sent.
In respect to the basis of the negotiation, their imperial majesties see no difficulty in adopting all those formerly proposed by England, namely, the uti possidetis , and every other basis founded upon the reciprocity and equality which ought to prevail between all great nations.
I have the honor to be, (Signed) Count NICHOLAS DE ROMANZOFF. To his excellency Mr. Canning.
No. II.
Letter from his majesty the emperor of the Russias, and Bonaparte, to his majesty dated Erfurth, 12th of Oct. 1808. Received 21st of Oct.
TRANSLATION.
SIRE, The present circumstance of Europe has brought us together at Erfurth. Our first thought is to yield to the will and wants of every people, and to seek, in a speedy pacification with your majesty, the most efficacious remedy for the miseries which oppress all nations. We make known to your majesty, our sincere desire in this respect by the present letter.
The long and bloody war which has torn the continent is at an end, without the possibility of being renewed. Many changes have been taken place in Europe—many states have been overthrown. The cause is to be found in a state of agitation and misery, in which the flagration of a maritime commerce has placed the greatest nations. Still greater changes may yet take place, and all of them contrary to the policy of the English nation. Peace, then, is at once the interest of the people of the continent, as it is the interest of the people of Great Britain. We unite in entreating your majesty to listen to the voice of humanity, silencing that of passion; to seek with the intention of arriving at that object to conciliate all interests, and by that means to preserve all the powers which exist, and to ensure the happiness of Europe and of this generation, at the head of which providence has placed us.
(Signed) ALEXANDER, NAPOLEON.
No. III.
Letter from M. De Champagny to Mr. Secretary Canning, dated Erfurth 12th October, 1808. Received Oct. 21st.
TRANSLATION.
SIR, I have the honor to transmit to your excellency a letter which the emperor of the French and the emperor of the Russias write to his Britannic majesty. The grandeur and the sincerity of this step will, without doubt, be felt. That cannot be attributed to weakness which is the result of the intimate connection between the two great sovereigns of the continent, united for peace as well as for war. His majesty the emperor has commanded me to make known to your excellency that he has nominated plenipotentiaries, who will repair to that city on the continent to which his majesty the king of Great Britain and his allies shall send their plenipotentiaries. With respect to the basis of the negotiation, their majesties are disposed to adopt those formerly proposed by England, namely the uti possidetis , any other basis founded upon justice, and the reciprocity and equality which ought to prevail between all great nations.
I have the honor to be, With the highest consideration, (Signed) CHAMPAGNY.
His excellency Mr. Canning, &c.
No. IV.
The enclosure No. IV. is verbatim the same as No. II. the joint letter of Alexander and Napoleon, except that this letter which is transmitted by the French minister, is signed Napoleon—Alexander. In the one letter, Alexander signed first, in the other Napoleon.
No. V.
Letter from secretary Canning to the Russian Ambassador at Paris, dated foreign office 28th Oct.
TRANSLATION.
SIR, Having laid before the king my master the two letters which his excellency the count Nicholas de Romanzoff has transmitted to me from Erfurth, I have received his majesty's commands to reply to which I have the honor to enclose to your excellency a reply directly to his majesty the emperor of Russia, you cannot but feel, sir, that from the unusual manner in which the letter signed by his imperial majesty, was drawn up, and which has entirely deprived them of the character of a private and personal communication, his majesty has found it impossible to adopt that mark of respect towards the emperor of Russia, without at the same time acknowledging titles which his majesty never has acknowledged.
I am commanded to add to the contents of the official note, that his majesty will hasten to communicate to his majesty the king of Sweden, and to the existing government of Spain, the proposals which have been made to him. Your excellency will perceive that it is absolutely necessary that his majesty should receive an immediate assurance, that France acknowledges the government of Spain as party to any negotiation. That such is the intention of the emperor of Russia his majesty cannot doubt.
His majesty recollects with the most lively interest which his imperial majesty has always manifested for the welfare and dignity of the Spanish monarchy, and he wants no other assurance that his imperial majesty cannot have been induced to sanction by his countenance or by his approbation, usurpations.
The principle of which is not less unjust than its example is dangerous to all legitimate sovereigns. As soon as the answers on this point shall have been received, and as soon as his majesty shall have learnt the sentiments of the king of Sweden, and those of the government of Spain, I shall not fail to receive the commands of his majesty for such communications as it may be necessary to make upon the ulterior objects of the letter of count Romanzoff.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) GEORGE CANNING. To his excellency, the Russian Ambassador, at Paris.
No. VI.
Letter from Mr. Secretary Canning to M. de Champagny, dated Foreign Office, 28th Oct. 1808.
TRANSLATION.
SIR, Having laid before the king, my master, the two letters which your excellency transmitted to me from Erfurth, one of which was addressed to his majesty, I have received his majesty's commands, to return in answer to that letter, the official note which I have the honor herewith to enclose.
I am commanded to add, that his majesty will lose no time in communicating to the king of Sweden and to the government of Spain, the proposals which have been made to his majesty. Your excellency will see the necessity of an assurance being immediately afforded to his majesty, that the admission of the government of Spain as a party to the negotiation, is understood and agreed to by France. After the answer of your excellency upon this point, shall have been received, and so soon as his majesty shall be in possession of the sentiments of the king of Sweden and of the government of Spain, I shall receive his majesty's command to communicate with your excellency on the remaining points of your letter.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) GEORGE CANNING.
No. VII.
OFFICIAL NOTE.
The king has uniformly declared his readiness and desire to enter into negotiation for a general peace, on terms consistent with the honor of his majesty's crown, and fidelity to his engagements, and with the preservation of the peace and security of Europe. His majesty repeats that declaration. If the condition of the continent be one of agitation and of wretchedness—if many states have been overthrown, and more are still threatened with subversion; it is a consolation to the king to reflect, that no part of the convulsions which have already been experienced, or of those which are threatened for the future, can be in any degree imputable to his majesty. The king is most willing to acknowledge that all such dreadful changes are indeed contrary to the policy of Great Britain.
If the cause of so much misery is to be found in the stagnation of commercial intercourse, although his majesty cannot be expected to hear, with unqualified regret that the system devised for the destruction of the commerce of his subjects has recoiled upon its authors, or its instruments, yet it is neither in the disposition of his majesty, nor in the character of his people over whom he reigns, to rejoice in the privations and unhappiness even of the nations which are combined against him. His majesty anxiously desires the termination of the sufferings of the continent. The war in which his majesty is engaged, was entered into by his majesty for the immediate object of rational safety. It has been prolonged only because no secure and honorable means of terminating it hath hitherto been afforded by his enemies.
But in the progress of a war, begun for self defence, new obligations have been imposed on his majesty, in behalf of powers
whom the aggressions of a common enemy have compelled to make common cause with his majesty; or who have solicited his majesty's assistance and support in the vindication of their national independence. The interests of the crown of Portugal and of his Sicilian majesty are confined to his majesty's friendship and protection. With the king of Sweden his majesty is connected by ties of the closest alliance, and by stipulations which unite their councils for peace as well as for war. To Spain his majesty is not yet bound by any formal instrument; but his majesty has, in the face of the world, contracted with that nation engagements not less sacred and not less binding upon his majesty's mind, than the most solemn treaties. His majesty, therefore, assumes that, in an overture made to his majesty for entering into negotiations for a general peace, the relations subsisting between his majesty and the Spanish monarchy have been distinctly taken into consideration; and that the government acting in the name of his catholic majesty Ferdinand the seventh, is understood to be a party to any negotiation in which his majesty is invited to engage.
(Signed) GEORGE CANNING.
No. VIII.—TRANSLATION—NOTE.
The undersigned, minister for foreign affairs of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, has the honor to reply to the note of the 28th of October signed by Mr. Canning, secretary of state for foreign affairs to his majesty the king of Great Britain, and addressed by his excellency to the Russian ambassador at Paris. That the admission of the sovereigns in alliance with England, to a congress, cannot be a point of any difficulty, and that Russia and France consent to it.—But this principle by no means extends the necessity of admitting the plenipotentiaries of the Spanish insurgents: the emperor of Russia cannot admit them. His empire, in similar circumstances—and England can recollect one particular instance—has always been true to the same principles. Moreover, he has already acknowledged the king Joseph Napoleon. He has announced to his Britannic majesty, that he was united with the emperor of the French for peace as well as for war; and his imperial majesty hereby repeats that declaration. He is resolved not to separate his interests from those of that monarch; but they are both ready to conclude a peace, provided that it be just, honorable, and equal for all parties.
The undersigned feels with pleasure, that in this difference of opinion respecting the Spaniards, nothing prevents itself which can either prevent or delay the opening of a congress. He derives his persuasion in this respect, from that which his Britannic majesty has himself confided to the two emperors, that he is bound by no positive engagement with those who have taken up arms in Spain. After fifteen years of war, Europe has a right to demand peace. The interest of all the powers, including that of England, is to render it general—humanity commands it—and such a desire; surely, cannot be foreign to the feelings of his Britannic majesty. How can it be, that he alone can withdraw himself from such an object, and refuse to terminate the miseries of suffering humanity?
The undersigned consequently renews, in the name of the emperor his august master, the proposal already made, to send plenipotentiaries to any city on the continent, which his Britannic majesty may please to point out, to admit to the congress the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns in alliance with Great Britain; to treat upon the basis of the uti possidetis , and upon that of the respective powers of the belligerent parties; in fine, to accept any basis which may have for its object the conclusion of a peace, in which all parties shall find honor, justice, and equality.
The undersigned has the honor to renew to his excellency Mr. Canning, the assurance of his high consideration.
(Signed) Count NICHOLAS DE ROMANZOFF.
No. IX.—TRANSLATION NOTE.
The undersigned has laid before the emperor his master, the note of his excellency Mr. Canning. If it were true that the evils of war were felt only on the continent, certainly there would be little hope of attaining peace. The two emperors had flattered themselves that the object of their measure would not have been misinterpreted in London. Could the English ministry have ascribed it to weakness or to necessity, when every impartial statesman must recognize in the spirit of peace and moderation by which it is dictated, the characteristic marks of power and greatness? France and Russia can carry on the war so long as the court of London shall not recur to just and equitable dispositions; and they are resolved to do so. How is it possible for the French government to ascertain the proposal which has been made to it, of admitting to the negotiation of the Spanish insurgents? what would the English government have said, had it been proposed to them to admit the catholic insurgents of Ireland? France without having any treaties with them, has been in communication with them, has made them promises and has frequently sent them succours. Could such a proposal have found place in a note, the object of which ought to have been not to irritate, but to endeavour to effect a mutual conciliation and good understanding? England will find herself under a strange mistake, if, contrary to the experience of the past, she still entertains the idea of contending successfully upon the continent, against the armies of France. What hope can she now have, especially as France is irrevocably united with Russia!
The undersigned is commanded to repeat the proposal, repeat the proposal, to admit to the negotiation all the allies of the king of England; whether it be the king who reigns in Brazil; whether it be the king who reigns in Sweden; or whether it be the king who reigns in Sicily; and to take for the basis of the negotiation the uti possidetis . He is commanded to express the hope that not losing sight of the inevitable results of the force of states, it

will be remembered, that between great powers there is no solid peace but that which is at the same time equal and honorable for all parties. The undersigned requests his excellency Mr. Canning to accept the assurances of his highest consideration.
(Signed)
CHAMPAGNY.
No. X.
Official note, dated foreign office, December 3, 1808.
The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state for the foreign affairs, has laid before the king his master, the note transmitted to him by his excellency count Nicholas de Romanzoff, minister for foreign affairs of his majesty the emperor of the Russians, dated on the 16—28 November. The king learns with astonishment and regret the expectation which appears to have been entertained that his majesty should consent to commence a negotiation for a general peace by a previous abandonment of the cause of the Spanish nation, and of the legitimate monarchy which has no parallel in the history of the world. His majesty had hoped that the participation of the emperor of Russia in the overtures made to his majesty would have afforded a security to his majesty against the proposal of conditions so unjust in its effect, and so fatal in its example.
Nor can his majesty conceive by what obligation of duty or of interest, or by what principle of Prussian policy, his imperial majesty can have found himself compelled to acknowledge the rights assumed by France, to depose and imprison friendly sovereigns, and forcibly to transfer to herself the allegiance of loyal and independent nations.
If these be indeed the principles to which the Emperor of Russia has involuntarily attached himself; to which his imperial majesty has pledged the character and resources of his empire; which he has united himself with France to establish by war, and to maintain in peace, deeply does his majesty lament a determination by which the sufferings of Europe must be aggravated and prolonged; but not to his majesty is it to be attributed the continuance of the calamities of war, by the disappointment of all hopes of such a peace as would be compatible with justice and with honor. The undersigned, &c.
(Signed)
GEORGE CANNING.
No. XI.
Official note, dated foreign office, Dec. 9, 1808.
The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has laid before the king his master the note transmitted to him by his excellency M. de Champagny, dated the 28th Nov.
He is especially commanded by his majesty to abstain from noticing any of those topics and expressions insulting to his majesty, to his allies, and to the Spanish nation, with which the official note transmitted by M. de Champagny abounds.
His majesty was desirous to have treated for a peace, which might have arranged the respective interests of all the powers engaged in the war, on the principles of equal justice; and his majesty sincerely regrets that this desire of his majesty is disappointed.
But his majesty is determined not to abandon the cause of the Spanish nation, and of the legitimate monarchy of Spain; and the pretensions of France to exclude from the negotiation the central and supreme government, acting in the name of his Catholic majesty, Ferdinand VII is one, which his majesty could not admit, without acquiescing in an usurpation which has no parallel in the history of the world.
(Signed)
GEORGE CANNING.
No. XII.
Letter from M. de Champagny to Mr. Secretary Canning, dated Paris, December 13, 1808. Received Dec. 17.
SIR—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency's letter of the 9th instant, together with the official note which accompanied it. I shall lose no time in laying this note before the emperor my master. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your excellency the assurance of the high consideration with which I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
CHAMPAGNY.
His Excellency Mr. Canning &c. &c. &c.
NEW-YORK, April 15.
LATE SPANISH NEWS AND DIRECT FROM SPAIN.
We detain the press to give the following:—By a passenger who came up in a packet-boat, from the ship Thomas Jefferson, capt. Morris, from Spain, now in the offing, we have received intelligence from that quarter to the 28th February. We are sorry to say that they are such as leave but little doubt that ere long the whole of that deluded country is in possession of the French excepting Cadiz, and probably some other places in Andalusia and Grenada. The Thomas Jefferson left the coast of Catalonia the 18th Feb. at which time the French were advancing by the coast. The guards were within an hour and a half's march of Rous when they got under way. The following is a sketch of the operations carried on in Catalonia during the winter. In the latter part of Dec. the Spanish troops amounting to about 15,000 men, under command of gen. Vivas, advanced by the mountains to the easternmost of Barcelona, to cut off the supplies the French might receive from France. A few leagues from Barcelona they were attacked by a French division of very inferior force. Vivas ordered a retreat, and by his conduct to panic struck the soldiers, that they threw down their arms and retreated in the most shameful and confused manner, even as far as Tortosa on the banks of the Ebro. Gen. Reding, the next in command, with the regiments of Swiss troops, made an orderly retreat to Tarragona, which they immediately put in a state of defence, in order to stand a siege.
As the conduct of gen. Vivas afforded strong suspicion of his being in favor of the French, gen. Reding assumed the chief command, and putting Vivas under arrest, sent him to the General Junta at Seville to be tried. The French followed gen. Reding to Tarragona, and had three advanced guards within a few miles of the walls; they were constantly engaged in skirmishes. In the beginning of February the French attacked one of the outposts, which perfectly commands Tarragona; the Spaniards however were prepared and compelled them to retreat. They were in hourly expectation of a grand attack, but as they had sufficient troops to protect the country, between the mountains and the coast, they were under no great apprehensions, until the French, by some sudden and well concerted movement, got possession of the mountains, were beyond Tarragona before they were aware of it. It was reported, and currently believed, that a part of the French army, which had been besieging Saragossa, had proceeded down the Ebro, and as far as Quenca—from this circumstance there is little doubt Saragossa had fallen. Prodigies of valor have been performed by Palafox, and the inhabitants of that city—but the French power was so very superior, that its fall had been expected for some time. If there had not been so much treachery among the Spanish officers, France would not have found Spain so easy a conquest. Tarragona could not hold out any time—the British had sent them several ships, loaded with arms and ammunition—and there were 4 or 5 frigates cruising off the coast; one of them the Imperiaux, Lord Cochrane, attacked the French army, and they were on the mount by the river side, towards Tarragona, the French returned the fire by their flying artillery, and shot away the Imperiaux's bow-sprit; it was understood that she killed a number of French. A great number of deserters from the French army, came to Tarragona in January, they were chiefly Italians, and represented the French army to be very much distressed by sickness; they also represented that France and its dependencies were suffering immensely by the total destruction of commerce. It was reported at Gibraltar that the Austrian minister at Seville, had informed the Junta officially, that Austria was to declare war against France the 20th of February. Reports from the Adriatic, brought to Gibraltar, stating that the Archduke Charles had actually advanced with a large army into Tyrol, seem to confirm the report. It was also reported that Sweden had shut her ports against England.
Turkey had actually made peace with England; a loop of war, carrying home the ratified treaty, was at Gibraltar when the Thomas Jefferson touched there.
The people of Russia it was said, had become much dissatisfied with their government, and a revolution in that country was looked for.
An insurrection had taken place at Cadiz about the 24th of Feb. in consequence of the Junta having proposed to garrison the city with Poles and Italians, said to be deserters from the French army; this circumstance excited a suspicion of the purity of the Junta's intention, and the people assembled before the house of the governor and demanded information; they proceeded to acts of violence and killed one or two general officers who were supposed to be French partisans; the populace have chosen a capuchin Friar for their leader.
A most mysterious silence has been preserved by the general Junta (and indeed all the provincial ones) respecting the actual state of the country, and it appeared to be their policy to keep the people as ignorant as possible. So completely were they in the dark, that in one province they knew not what was passing in the other. This conduct had for some time excited strong suspicion of their patriotism, and the people of Cadiz have demanded an account of their proceedings, and the governor has promised that they should be satisfied.
The above was the news of the day at Gibraltar. It is given as we received it. In general it was currently believed.
S. H. Dearborn, Portrait Painter. HAS his room at Mr. David Logan's, next door to the Branch Bank, where he will remain for a few weeks. For the correctness of likeness, he refers to those which he has taken in Washington, Frankfort, Lexington, &c. &c. As portraits require time to execute, those ladies and gentlemen who wish theirs painted, must apply soon. The low price ($3) which he has for small likenesses on paper, it is expected will induce many to substitute them for blank profiles. He informs those the facility of delineating a strong likeness will detain the person but a short time. April 1, 1809.
All persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment, or otherwise procuring two notes of hand executed by me to Benjamin Grimes, of Fayette county, in the spring of the year 1807, one for 50 dollars, the other for 100 dollars, payable in a short time after giving them. They are both paid off to said Grimes, who pretended for a considerable time after, that they were lost. To prevent innocent persons trading for them, I publish this as a caution. Rodbam Talbott.
Brick Houses to Rent. THE subscriber wishes to rent for one or more years his houses on Upper and Short streets. The corner house on Short street has six good rooms, with a cellar, and a good brick kitchen two stories high; adjoining also is a brick house two stories high, with two rooms, and a good cellar. The house adjoining on Upper street, has seven good rooms, with a cellar and a good kitchen. These are pumps of excellent water attached to each tenement, together with the requisite out houses. Their contiguity to the court and market houses, and the plan on which they are built, render them eligible for the residence of professional gentlemen. Walter Warfield.
Danl. & Charles Bradford, HAVING entered into partnership in Book Printing, respectfully inform their friends, and the public generally, that they intend carrying on that business extensively, on Main street. They solicit orders for Book or Job Printing, which shall be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most moderate terms. April 15th, 1809.
JOHNSON & WARNER, BOOK SELLERS, OF PHILADELPHIA, HAVE opened a BOOK-STORE at Lexington, Ky. where they have for sale an extensive assortment of
Miscellaneous & School Books. They will be prepared with a large and constant supply of the best School Works, Writing Papers, Bonnet Boards, Blank Books, and other articles in their line, to execute the orders of merchants, on terms which will be found advantageous, and give a decided preference over importing them from either Philadelphia or Baltimore. Amongst their School Books are the following:
Lindlay Murray's Works, consisting of—
First Book for Children, Spelling Book, Introduction to the English Reader, English Reader, Sequel to the English Reader—a late edition, with great alterations and improvements by the author.
English Grammar—the last edition, with improvements.
An Abridgement of the above, by the author. We shall not attempt to give the numerous recommendations which have appeared in approbatory of the works of this author. Dr. Blair, Walker, the lexicographer, and many other eminent men, with all the British reviewers, have given testimony to the superior excellence of his compilations. Their general introduction into the universities, colleges and principal seminaries, both in England and this country, evince them to be the best and most complete course of school works in the English language.
Columbian Orator, American Preceptor, Scots Leavens, Webster's Selections.
Elements of Useful Knowledge, and a variety of Spelling Books, &c. &c.
They have lately published the following Books: A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Explicator of the English Language; in which not only the meaning of every word is explained, and the sound of every syllable distinctly shown; but where words are subject to different pronunciations, the reasons for each are duly considered, and the best pronunciation is selected. To which is prefixed, an abstract of the principles of English pronunciation, and directions to foreigners for acquiring a knowledge of the use of this dictionary. By John Walker, author of Elements of Elocution, Rhyming Dictionary, &c. &c. Abridged for the use of schools.—Price, 1 dollar. An Easy Grammar of Geography, for the use of schools; with maps.—By the Rev. F. Goldsmith.—75 cents.
The History of North and South America, from its discovery to the death of Genl. Washington. By Richard Snowden, Esq.—1 dollar.
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, with those copious marginal references known by the name of Cane's notes.
An Abridgement of Ainsworth's Dictionary, English and Latin, designed for the use of schools. By Thomas Morell, D. D.
Schwenkfeld's Greek Lexicon.
A supply of the Latin Classics, good Writing Paper, Quills, Ink, Powder, Slates and Pencils, Bibles, Testaments, Spelling Books, Primers, &c. &c. will be constantly kept, and sold on reasonable terms. J. & W. are the manufacturers of printing Ink, and will always have a supply of a good quality on hand.
CASH WILL be given for a likely young NEGRO MAN, who can come well recommended—apply to William T. Barton. Kentucky Hotel, Lexington, May 9, 1809.
FANCY CHAIRS.
William Challen respectfully informs the public, that he has commenced the Fancy Chair making business, next door to Messrs. Daniel & Charles Bradford's printing office, where he will carry on the above business with neatness and taste;—he flatters himself that from the long experience that he has had both in London and New-York, that his work will please those who may call on him. He has on hand and makes Black and Gold—White and Gold—Coquille and do.—Bamboo &c. &c. likewise Sets of chairs to any of the above descriptions, all of which will be made in the neatest fashions and highly finished which can be packed to send to any part of the state, without injuring. He likewise makes Windsor Chairs—all orders will be thankfully received and attended to with punctuality and dispatch, and his prices made reasonable. May 8th, 1809.
Ten Dollars Reward. STRANED from the subscriber, living in the edge of Bourbon, near Gen. Henry's mill, a bay mare having one eye, heavy with foal, branded on the near shoulder, nearly thus D. A gray horse 5 years old, middle size, branded nearly thus R on the near shoulder, with a large wart on his breast and one on the off side of his neck. A bay horse 4 years old, with a long heavy mane and tail, no brand, and not broke. Also a brown horse colt, one year old, neither docked nor branded. Whosoever will deliver them to me or to Mr. Lew is H Smith in Lexington, shall receive the above reward or in that proportion for any of them. Enoch Smith.
April 26, 1809. 3w Cotton Yarn and Cotton FOR sale at the store of Jeremiah Neave, Lexington May 3, 1809. Country Linen taken in exchange for Cotton
For Rent, FOUR Chambers and a Cellar, in an eligible situation.—For particulars enquire at this office
For Sale A tract of 100 acres of land in Jessamine county, on the waters of Clear Creek—the quality is good and second rate, Cash, Negroes or Whiskey will be taken in payment. For particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises. James C. Price. May 2, 1809.
Taken up by James Vinsent, near Lexington Fayette county, a chestnut sorrel mare, 13 1-2 hands high, nine years old, a star and snip, both black and white, some saddle spots—appraised to $20 Henry Purviance.
One Cent Reward. RAN AWAY on the 24th inst. from the subscriber, living in Georgetown, Lanley Johnson, an apprentice to the Hatter's business; whoever will deliver the said apprentice to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. William Brown. April 26, 1809. 35t
KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world; News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, MAY 9.
Communication.
TO promote literature, to assist the juvenile faculties in their early pursuits of knowledge, to encourage, stimulate and excite the youthful mind with cheerfulness and facility, to prosecute and pursue the path of science, is a duty all owe to posterity, to mankind in general, and in particular to the present rising generation.
We, the subscribers, at the request of Mr. Edward B. Hannegan, Preceptor of a Seminary in this town, having, under these impressions, attended an examination of his pupils on Thursday the 4th inst. think it but justice due to the students of the institution, to declare, that we were highly gratified with their performances; and we believe, that the method pursued by Mr. Hannegan, to be judicious, correct and particularly well adapted for impressing on the mind of youth, just and accurate ideas of literary information.
Thomas Wallace, C. Humphreys.
Lexington, May 5th, 1809.
On Wednesday last a man by the name of Noble Junkin, of Boone county, was apprehended in this town, for passing Counterfeit Bank Notes—On an examination, a number of three dollar notes of the Bank of Trenton, and some ten dollar notes of the Philadelphia Bank, were found on him—He was lodged in jail, and has since given bail for his appearance at the next court.
TO RAISE HEMP-SEED.
The land must be rich, and made mellow by plowing and harrowing. After that is done, lay it off in rows about six feet apart, by a furrow with your plough; drop your seed in these furrows, from four to six inches apart; cover them with a light soil, about one inch deep. When the plant comes up, keep it clean of grass and weeds till it gets six or eight inches high; then you put in your plough and turn a furrow to it, and tend it with the plough and hoe as you would Indian corn. The ground worm, if any in the neighbourhood, will cut it off when young; but their place may be supplied by drawing up others where they are too thick, and transplanting them after a shower of rain—(they will admit of being transplanted very well, if done carefully.) When the plants get about twelve inches high, thin them, so as to leave them about eighteen inches a part; that will be sufficiently near; and if the land is very rich, three feet would be a better distance. The plant that bears seed never blossoms, and that which blossoms bears no seed; but they must not be separated.
When your seed begins to ripen there is a small yellow bird, which comes in flocks and will destroy it if not attended to. The seed will begin to ripen in August, and will continue to ripen and fall from the stalk till the frost checks it. It is well worth while at this time to go through with a sheet spread under the plant, and shake it, or strike the limbs with a small stick, to make the seed fall; this should be done twice a week at least, or you will lose half your seed. About the last of September will be the time to cut them down, or pull them up. You must have a clean place to cure them, on, as the seed falls out very easily after the stalk becomes dry. Thresh out the seed, and clean it with a fan.
I tried the above method in the time of the American revolution, and raised twenty eight bushels of excellent seed from less than one acre of ground, and a part of the ground was not very good. I had some stalks as thick as the small of my leg, and I think I must have gotten upwards of a peck of seed from a single stalk. Not finding a market for the seed, I declined raising it.
N. B. The above information being communicated for the benefit of the American citizens generally, it is hoped and requested that the printers throughout the U. States will publish the same, to make it generally known. E. K.
Baltimore, April 14. A letter from Havana of 5th ult. states, that 50 sail of vessels from the United States had arrived there within that week. A duty of ten dollars per barrel on flour, had been laid by the government, to enable the holders of it who had bought at advanced prices to dispose on equal terms.
LONDON, March 3. Peace has certainly been concluded between Turkey and Great Britain. It was signed by the Turkish minister, Hakei Effendi, and Mr. Adair—A fresh insurrection had broken out at Constantinople, and the Peace with England is said, in an article from Vienna, to have been the immediate consequence of it. The Russian Generals as soon as they were informed of the event, broke off all negotiation with the Turks. Peace with Turkey was signed on the 5th of January.
LONDON, March 7. While the accounts from Hamburg yesterday left no doubt of war between Austria and France, they opened to us a more cheering prospect in the North than we had expected. There are hopes that Russia will shake off that pernicious influence which was rapidly blasing her fame and fortunes, her dear interests and her glory, and that she will resume herself again to vigorous and honorable action. The journey of their Prussian majesties to Petersburg is said to have produced a total change in the Russian councils, and Alexander has yielded to beauty, what he refused to the dictates of wisdom. The queen of Prussia, a queen not more illustrious for her rank than for her virtue, used her influence, which is known to be great, over the emperor Alexander, and when truth comes from the lips of beauty, what mortal can resist it? That she would have undertaken so long a journey, at such an inclement season, with any other than a great political view, is not to be believed—that that political view was, to sever the Emperor from the arms of France, and to induce him to support Austria, we have little reason to doubt—that she succeeded we hope we shall soon be able to announce. If, as it has been stated, the river Inn has been passed by the Austrians, at Brenau, which constitutes the boundary between the Bavarian and Austrian dominions, the cam-
paign in Germany may be considered as having commenced. The most distinguished French Generals in Spain are on their way to Germany. Marshals Lefebvre and Bessiers have arrived at Paris.
LONDON, March 9.
The accounts from Spain are of a very gratifying nature.—The Spanish ambassador received despatches from Seville yesterday, dated the 18th of last month. The Supreme Junta had received despatches from the heroic Palafox, stating that Saragossa not only held out with undaunted firmness, but had obtained great advantages over the French. The women of that place, it seems had by an ingenious device, been chiefly instrumental in obtaining these advantages, having appeared before the walls as if desperate with distress and inviting the enemy to put an end to their suffering by a decisive attack on the town. A large body of the French, on the 17th January were induced by this stratagem, to pour into the town, where the patriots were ready to receive them, and destroyed a great number. Many of these intrepid females fell in the conflict. It is Cuenca and the duke del Infantado had united their forces, and were marching for Toledo with 60,000 men.
Extract of a letter from Malaga, Jan. 30. "The news we have this day received is of favorable nature: Cuenca has cut off 4000 men near Estramadura, and Palafox 10,000 before Saragossa. It would appear that the swelling of the Ebro had carried away their bridge, and those 10,000 men were prevented from joining the rest of the army.
"Palafox marched out with 20,000; and drove into the river, where he could not destroy; it is said not a man has escaped."
Gibraltar, Jan. 28.—A working party of 700 men, under the direction of the Officers of artillery, have been sent from the garrison for three days to the Spanish lines, for the purpose of embarking the guns and stores in the different batteries there to the coasts of Catalonia and Valencia, where they are much wanted, and for which transports are now fitting out here to convey them.
BALTIMORE, April 22. We have received Havana papers to the 11th inst. from which we have made the following extracts.
[TRANSLATION.] MALAGA, Jan. 21.—The day before yesterday arrived here, the capt. Francisco Ihuco, from Malta, who upon oath declares, that on applying for his clearance at Malta, the Spanish could find him: "Captain, you will be the first to have the satisfaction of carrying to Spain the declaration of war by Austria and Russia against France!" that a packet was also delivered to him, by the same, for the post-master of this place, as he supposes to be forwarded to the Central Junta; and he adds, that on the following day, he actually met 80 vessels under Austrian colours, going into Malta, under a convoy of a frigate and two English brigs.
Buenos Ayres. General Liniers, who commanded at Monte Video at the time of the unsuccessful attack of the British on Buenos Ayres, has, since the revolution in Spain, set up for himself. He has been joined by many others, and it is added, that the governor of Paraguay, and the whole country up the Plate have joined him for independence.
BOSTON, April 17. It appears that 1000 of the British troops in Spain, which filed off from the main body to embark at Vigo, died on the road, for want of food, or were killed by the Spaniards. Such has been the conduct of the English in Spain, that we are informed more of them have been destroyed by the Spaniards, than by the armies of Bonaparte.
One of the British transports, with troops, has put into France, in a leaky condition, and several have been lost on the British coast.
The advance in woolen cloths has been so great in London, that on the 22nd Feb. it was calculated that 10,000 journeyman taylors have been thrown out of employment. Spanish wool had advanced from 6 to 26 per lb.
Just Published, and for Sale at this Office, Price, Twelve and a Half Cents, A NEW AND CANDID INVESTIGATION OF THE QUESTION, IS REVELATION TRUE? BY JAMES FISHBACK, OF LEXINGTON.
Notice. ANY sized man, and any kind of garment, I make by looking at them, that is, by sight—Gentlemen or ladies' dress, and do not measure them at all. I examine a person in a time from three seconds till five seconds, and not longer; and the person need not come nearer to me than twelve feet. This practice I have followed for three years. The first year, I was travelling off and on, in different places, I cut, and cut and made, forty-five suits; and the two last years, when I lived in West-Tennessee, in Franklinton, Williamson county, I cut and made three hundred suits. I can therefore assure those who may think proper to employ me, that I will make any kind of garment, to fit any sized person, by the rule above mentioned, and no other. I live on Main-street, three doors below Cross-street. Gentlemen, don't d spurn, only try me. Abraham Beard, from West-Prussia. Lexington, May 8, 1809.
To Sportsmen. THERE will be run over the Richmond turf in October next, a Sweepstakes for two years old colts only—Entrance $10. The subscription paper will be kept open till August, in the hands of Ben. Milner. Those who wish to become subscribers, will make application as above. 2d MAY, 1809.
Clarke County: Taken up by Edmund Chapman, living near Harrison's mill, on Hancock creek, one bay filly, two years old past, both hind feet white, about 13 and a half hands high, had on when it came a headstall or halter; appraised to $18. D. Harrison, j. p. c. c. February 4, 1809.
Jessamine County: Taken up by John Webber, living in said county, on the seminary land, a sorrel mare, with a small star in her face, some saddle spots, about 13 and a half hands high, 12 or 15 years old; appraised to $10. John Metcalf, j. p. c. c. December 30th, 1808.
BLANK DEEDS. For sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette.

Lexington Library Company. THE Directors of the Lexington Library Company, hereby give notice to those concerned, that all shares will be forfeited, on which contributions were due in the months of June and December last, unless the same be discharged within three months from this date; and that defaulting shareholders will still be responsible for the balance due on their respective shares. Conformably to the by-laws, a list of defaulters will be posted in the Library room.
On examining the accounts of the corporation, the directors ascertain that a loss from 1500 to 2000 dollars has been sustained in consequence of the neglect and inattention of former officers. On the shares now advertised as forfeited, upwards of 600 hundred dollars appear to be due; when therefore, they consider the additions which might have been made to the Library from the receipt of those sums; the losses which have been sustained, and the injury which has consequently fallen upon the regular and the punctual shareholders; the directors in justice to those whose interests they are appointed to advance, cannot avoid resolving to execute the by-laws, and to forfeit every share without respect to persons which shall in future be found too long in arrears.
A considerable addition of books will be made to the Library during the present week; a greater increase is contemplated within the present year, and if the shareholders are punctual in advancing their contributions, the directors have no doubt but the institution will soon accomplish all the objects which its most sanguine friends hoped for when it was established.
In consequence of the addition which has been made to the Library, it was thought by some of its friends that the price of shares should be enhanced, but the directors wishing to make it as extensively useful as possible, and to give numbers an opportunity of participating in its benefits have determined to let the shares remain at their old price of ten dollars for the present. Those who are inclined to purchase, may for the next six months purchase shares of the secretary or at the store of Messrs. James & David Mason, unless the number authorized by law should be sooner filled; after that time the price will be fifteen dollars.
By order of the Directors, David Logan, Sec. Lexington Library, March 30, 1809.
RAN away from the subscriber on Sunday the 2d inst. a Negro Man named Cesar, about forty years of age, heavy made and very much pork marked, black complexion; had on a round-about coat and a pair of grey cloth pantaloons. Any person who will take up said negro and return him to the subscriber, or lodge him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall be rewarded for their trouble.
Lewis Hawks. 7 miles from Lexington on Card's road.
FOR SALE By Messrs. Scott, Trotter and Co. Merchants, Lexington, Ky. LEES
Genuine Patent & Family Medicines, Which are celebrated for the Cure of most Diseases to which the Human Body is liable, viz:
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges, Which effectually expels all kinds of worms from persons of every age. Lee's Elixir, A certain remedy for colds, coughs, asthma, and particularly the hooping cough, so destructive to children. Lee's Essence of Mustard, So well known for the cure of rheumatism, gout, palsy, sprains, &c. &c. Lee's Grand Restorative, Proved by long experience to be unequalled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, low-ness of spirits, inward weakness, &c. Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers. Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is rendered an infallible remedy by one application without mercury. Ashe and Peper Drops, For the cure of agues, remittent and intermittent fevers. Persial Lotion, Celebrated for the cure of ringworms, tatters and all eruptions of the skin, rendering it soft and smooth. Lee's Genuine Eye Water, An effectual remedy for all diseases of the eye. Tooth-Ache Drops, Which give immediate relief. Lee's Corn Plaster, Demark Lip Salve, Restorative Powder, For the teeth and gums. The Anodyne Liniment, For the cure of every kind of head ache. Indian Vegetable Specific, A certain cure for venereal complaints.
Thousands of our fellow citizens have received benefit from the above MEDICINES when reduced to the last stage of disease, and many families of the first respectability have given publick testimony of the astonishing cures performed with the above preparations. The proprietors are well assured that a single trial of any article here enumerated, will convince the most prejudiced portion of its utility. Pamphlets containing cures of cures, &c. may be had gratis at the above place of sale, sufficient to confirm our assertion. Were we inclined to publish all the certificates which are in our possession, we might fill a folio volume; but we never mention the names of any persons but those who are well known to be citizens of strict veracity, and then not without their approbation.
Those medicines have been made known for a number of years to the publick, & nothing can speak more in their favour than the rapid sales; to detect counterfeits it is necessary to inform the public that they must be particular in applying as above, and observe that none can be genuine without the signature of Richard Lee and Son.
N. B. Each and every Medicine above enumerated, have got their directions, describing their mode of use in the most perfect manner.
The Kentucky Hotel.
THE Subscriber has leased of Mr. Henry Clay, for a term of years, that valuable stand for a Tavern, in the town of Lexington, formerly known by the name of Travellers' Hall, where he has opened a Hotel under the above stile. The situation of this property, on the public square, directly opposite the North East front of the court house, and in the centre of business, gives it peculiar advantages. Great expense has been incurred in repairs and improvements, and in point of space, convenience and comfort the apartments of the house are surpassed by none. A new stable has been erected on the back part of the lot which he ventures to pronounce is the best in the state, which will be under the immediate superintendence of Mr. William T. Benton. He has provided himself with good servants, a plentiful stock of the best liquors, and a short with every necessary calculated to accommodate and render agreeable the time of those who may favor him with their custom; and he trusts that from the attention which he has personally to give to every department of his business, he will be found to merit that patronage which he thus presumes to solicit from the public.
Catbert Banks. Lexington, Jan. 1st, 1809.
New Store.
THOMAS D. OWINGS is now opening, opposite Mr. William Leavy's, a large and elegant assortment of FANCY GOODS, particularly purchased for the most fashionable ladies and gentlemen of Kentucky, viz:
Woods' best superfine blue cloths for uniforms — black, mixed, green and drab do. Cassimers, casinets and swansdowns Marseilles weisocating Rose and point blankets White, red, scarlet, blue and black flannels Coatings, Bocking, haza and kerseys Corduroys, velvets and Bennett's cord Superb prints and chintzes Fine printed fancy cambricks Fine ginghams and dimities Calimancoes and bombazets Gurrah, emeries, baftas and memoodies Fine shirring cotton and shirring bafta India Linen and lawn India checks and calicoes 4-4 and 6-4 fine cambric muslin Plain and twill'd coloured cambric muslin 4-4 and 6-4 book and leno muslin Fine jacquet and mull mull do. Fine crossbar'd veil'd do. Plain and tambour'd leno shawls and handkerchiefs 5-4, 6-4, 7-4 and 8-4 rich damask shawls Scarlet, orange and white rich silk shawls, in imitation of camel's hair India twill'd and plain silk handkerchiefs British do. do. Realand mock M dress handkerchiefs Romal and pock'd do. White and sol. red cotton shawls and handkerchiefs Ladies plain d'lace'd cotton hose Men's plain d'lace'd do. do. Ladies' fashionable fine straw hats and bonnets A few superb cut silk velvet do. made in Paris, and received by the late arrivals at New York Women and children's leno caps Children's leather hats and bonnets Men's superfine London hats Ladies' plain and laced English silk hose rich sandal fancy do. Men's plain and laced English silk hose Assorted extra long silk gloves Best English extra long and habit do. Black and white veils Plain and plain silk clambayrs, newest patterns Cotton do. do. Ladies' elegant tambour'd cambric muslin and jacquet muslin dresses Ladies real and mock tortoise shell combs ornamented do. do. China, Siffin, figured, plain and plaid lutestring and embossed ribbons Silk and cotton cords and buttons Tapes, bobbins and tasie India, Italian, French and English sewing silks Sewing cotton, thread and twist Table knives and forks. Desert do. Pan, pocket and pruning knives Kitchen and cooks' knives Gentlemen's portable razor cases Razors and scissors An assortment of fashionable buttons Gold breast pins and brooches An assortment of pins and needles Ivory and quill back combs Gilt and mahogany looking glasses Violins and violin strings and bases Painted and common snuff boxes Coffee mills, marbles, &c. Ladies' spangled kid shoes Plain kid and Morocco do. Gentlemen's dress shoes and pumps Gentlemen's boots
GROCERIES. Old wines and 4th proof French brandy Jamaica rum and cherry brandy Leaf sugar and coffee Imperial, hyson, young hyson, hyson chulan and congo TEAS Pepper, spice, ginger and chocolate Almonds, cinnamon, nutmegs and cloves Mustard, Alum, copperas and brimstone Prime Connecticut cheese Mackerel, her rings and shad, particularly put up for family use Real martinique cordials An assortment of confectionary A complete assortment of queen's, glass and tin ware Window glass and Dorsey's bar iron, &c. Lexington, March 7th, 1809
Thomas D. Owings is also opening a very large assortment of Goods at his store in Mount Sterling, which will be sold at the Lexington prices.
Richard Barry,
Second Store-Maker, at the Sign of the
MAMMOTH SHOE.
NEAR to Wilson's Inn, hereby informs the public, that he has just received by Mr. Jeremiah Neave, from Philadelphia, an assortment of Calfskins, and Boot Legs, of the best quality; that he has in his employ good Workmen, and that his customers may be supplied with Boots and Shoes equal in beauty, neatness and durability, with any in America, at the shortest notice and at moderate prices.
Lexington, 14th Dec. 1808.
Valuable Property For Sale.
A LOT OF GROUND, lying on Main-Cross street in this town, extending one hundred and thirty-one feet six inches on said street, and back one hundred feet. There is on the lot a good Brick Stable, Coach House, Cow House and Granary. Also a Buick Factory, upwards of 60 feet in front, with a frame shed the whole length. This lot and the buildings are well calculated for the manufacture of bagging, or for a variety of other branches of business. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber.
George Anderson. Should the above property not be sold in two weeks the buildings will be rented.
Lexington, October 11, 1808.
For Sale.
A VALUABLE tract of LAND, situated on the waters of Green river, in Green county, containing 666 2-3 acres. Negroes or Cotton will be taken in part or whole payment.
The subscribers have also for sale, 6000 lbs. Coffee, first quality—10 barrels Muscovado and Havana Sugars of an excellent quality—6 barrels Tanners Oil—1 hogshead 4th proof Jamaica Rum—1 pipe Cognac Brandy—1000 gallons old Whiskey; all of which will be sold low for cash or approved notes at 30 and 60 days.
Also Trunks of every size and description, with any kind of Covering; Carpenter's and Joiner's tools, viz. Sash Planes double and single, with prickers and templates, Groving Planes with and without arms, different sizes, complete sets of Bench Planes, single and double ironed, Hallos and Rounds, Moulding Planes of every description, Braces and Bits, &c. &c.
Halstead & Meglone. Opposite the Market House Lexington, K.
THE subscribers inform all those indebted to them, that they will receive the following articles in payment, viz. Country Fugur at 9d per pound, Tobacco at 6s per hundred, Whiskey at 1s 6d per gallon, country Linen at the usual prices. Any person availing themselves of the late flag nation act, passed by the legislature of this state, can expect no further indulgence than the law will protect them in.
N. B. 50 hogsheads prime Tobacco wanted for home manufacture.
The celebrated, Imported English turf horse, HONEST JOHN,
A BEAUTIFUL dark bay or brown horse, 16 hands high, lengthy, elegantly, & proportionately formed, of fine movement, and possessing great muscular powers, will stand this season at my stable in Lexington, and let to mares at the very reduced price of Twenty Dollars the season, which may be discharged by Fifteen sent with the mare, and One Dollar to the groom for each mare when put; Thirty Dollars to insure a colt, the money to be returned should the mare not prove to be with foal, provided she remains the property of the person who put her to the horse. Attested notes for twenty dollars the season, or thirty to insure, must be sent with the mare, payable on or before the 20th December next. I would advise those gentlemen who will to breed from this famous turf horse, to come and inspect him, that they may be able to judge for themselves. While on the turf in England, his performance there will justly entitle him to be ranked amongst the first order of great running horses. One of the greatest runners now in England is own brother to Honest John, which is Sir H. Williamson's Honest Starling, who in 1805, won eight places, two of which were King's plates and a gold cup, which may be seen by reference to the Racing calendar of 1805 now in my possession. The great scarcity of cash, and the liberality of my Friends in putting to other fine horses that I formerly owned, has induced me to cover this great horse at so reduced a price. Good pasturage gratis for mares at a distance, but not responsibility—mares will be fed with grain if required, at a moderate price, for which the money must be sent with the mares.
WILLIAM T. BANTON. Lexington, April 1809.
HONEST JOHN was bred by Mr. Milbank, Yorkshire—his sire the celebrated horse Sir Peter Teazle,
at this time allowed by all Sportsmen to be the best covering horse in England—he now covers at 26 guineas a mare. In the year 1805—34 of Sir Peter Teazle's colts were winners, and won 91 purses, King's Plates, Gold Cups, &c. &c. His grand sire, Mr. Tattersall's famous horse Highflyer, who was never beaten or said forfeit—His great grand sire Herod, &c. His dam, own sister to Windlethorn, by Magot—his grand dam, filly to Amazon, by Le Sang—his great grand dam, Magot's dam, by Rib, out of Mother—Western—the grand dam of the noted horse Eclipse, the property of Col. O'Kelly.
Performance of Honest John, copied from the Racing Calendars of the years 1797 and 1798.
1797—York, August the 26th. A subscription of 50 guineas each, for three years old, carrying 8 stone 2 lb. each, two miles, three subscribers.
Mr. Milbank's Honest John, by Sir Peter Teazle out of a filly of Windlethorn 1
Mr. Crumpton's Telegraph 2
1797—Richmond, Yorkshire, Sept. 6. A sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, for 3 years old, six colts 8 stone, and fillies 7 stone 12 lb. six subscribers.
Mr. Milbank's br. colt Honest John, by Sir Peter 1
Sir W. V. Tempest's b. c. Bottisham, by Alexander, out of Cat 2
Sir T. Gascoigne's b. colt Timothy 3
Mr. Pierce's b. brother to Rolois 4
Honest John was then purchased by Mr. Wentworth.
1798. York, Monday, August the 20th. Mr. Wentworth's Honest John, by Sir Peter, beat Lord Darlington's celebrated horse Plaisow, 4 miles, 8 stones each, for 200 guineas.
1798—Richmond, Yorkshire, Tuesday, September the 4th. A sweepstakes of 150 guineas, three miles, nine subscribers.
Mr. Wentworth's b. c. Honest John, by Sir Peter Teazle, out of a filly of Windlethorn, four years old 2
Mr. Fenton's gray colt Dapple, four years old 1
Sir William Gerard's ch. colt Garlwood, 4 years old 3
Sir H. T. Vane's b. c. Bottisham, 4 years old 4
Mr. Hutchinson's gr. c. Little Scot, 4 years old 5
After this race Honest John broke down.
SOURCEOUT.
THE owner of the ensuing season at P.G. Voorhies stable, near the Forks of Elkhorn, three and a half miles from Frankfort at Thirty Dollars the season which may be discharged in wheat, hemp, pork or beef cattle on foot, at their market prices, if delivered at the horse's stand, by the first day of February next; or Twenty in cash, paid by the first day of January next; Thirty-five Dollars to insure a mare to be with foal—an attested note will be required to accompany the mare, and one dollar cash to the groom, or Sixteen Dollars the single leap.
He is a bay horse, fifteen and a half hands high, strong, bony and well proportioned; and of a pedigree and performances, the following certificates will prove him equal to any horse ever imported.
CERTIFICATES
This is to certify, that the bay horse Sourceout was bred by the Duke of Grafton, he was got by Highflyer, his dam, Jewel, by Squirrel, grand dam, Sophia, by Blank; his dam, Lord Leigh's Diana, by Second; grand dam, Mr. Hanger's brown mare, by Stanway's Arabian, out of Gipsy; she was bred by Sir Ralph Milbank, got by King William's Black Barb without a Tongue, out of Sir Ralph's black mare, bred by Mr. D. Acree, and got by Muckleless, out of one of his best royal mares. Sourceout won eight times at five years old, and has not been in training since; he has no more than six years old last grass; he has no white except saddle spots. This horse I sold to Robert Hutton. Witness my hand. [Signed] Richard Tattersall. London, September 3, 1796.
PERFORMANCES OF SOURCEOUT.
April 30th, at New-market, he beat Sir W. Aston's Vinegar, a match for 45 guineas—June 28th, at Ascot heath, he won the bag-shot stakes of 10 guineas each, six subscribers, beating Javelin and four others; he also beat at Ascot heath Mr. Fyndall's Sal Williams, for 45 guineas—and same day Mr. Cookson's Chambeo, two miles, for 100 guineas—he won at Blanford 50l. for all ages, four mile heats, beating Phalanx and three others, two of which were distanced the first heat—at Dorchester he won 50l. four mile heats, beating Phalanx and Merry Andrew—at Burford he received 50 guineas forfeit, from True Blue—at Bath he won fifty—at New-market he received 80 guineas forfeit from Mr. Strutt's Bramble. Highflyer, the sire of Sourceout, won 8920 guineas, and never started after he was five years old; he was never beaten, nor paid forfeit; he got more running horses than any horse in England; and in 1791 he covered at fifty guineas a mare and one guinea to the groom. The season to commence the twentieth of March and expire the twentieth of July. Good pasturage for mares gratis, and may be fed with grain on reasonable terms—all necessary care and attention may be relied on—accidents and escapes not accountable for. P. G. VOORHIES. March 4th, 1809.
SADDLERY.
BLACKALL STEPHENS, late from London, where he has transacted business for the first houses in his line with full satisfaction, begs leave to acquaint the public, that he has commenced the above business opposite to Mr. Leavy's store, Main-street, Lexington, and trusts from the neatness of his work, to merit the approbation of those who shall favour him with their orders.
N. B. Saddles for race horses and horse's cloths made in the most elegant style.
Lots for Sale,
ON the well known and beautiful spot of ground, the RACE FIELD, in Lexington. Its situation, for health and delight, is not exceeded by any other spot of earth west of the Alleghany mountain. Gentlemen at a distance, wishing to become citizens of the Goshen of the western world, will avail themselves of this opportunity. A generous credit will be given, and prices low to the first purchasers. For further terms, apply to MATHEW ELDER, of Lexington, Agent for Mary Owen Russell. February 13th, 1809.
A LIST of Letters remaining in the Post-Office at Winchester, Kentucky,
which if not taken out within 3 months, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters. April 10th 1809.
Blackburn Acres Francis Jackson Benjamin Athby Jonathan M. Jackson William Adkins William King Mary Arnold Robinson LeForce John Bartlett 2 David McClain Agathy Bridges Thos. Morrow William Burk Archibald Morton Johna Bulbup 2 George Matheron Thomas Brockman Wm. Miller Edwin Berry Elijah M'Greary Alicia Cooke Jeremiah C. O'rear 2 William Crooks Joseph Palmer William Crawford 2 Thomas Poindexter Leroy Cole 3 Barrett Peers Robert Colberson Ezekiel Phillips Samuel Clark Elias Petty Polly Dildake John Queen or Isaac Robert Donaldson Cunningham Joseph Douglas John Ramey Christopher Dawson James Reed William Frame Thomas L. Rowland Robert Grant Leonard Ryon Peter Goofey Thomas Shepherd Catharine Hood 4 Nancy Smith Barnabas Harris Mason Simmons Joseph Howe Tompkins & Dallam Sam. Hile Jona. Taylor Barbary Harry Wm. Van Burkirk James Haggard George Webb John Harper John Wilson.
EDWARD CALLAWAY, P. M.
The Noted Running Horse Young Whip,
A BEAUTIFUL bay, of elegant figure, fifteen and a half hands high, four years old the 8th of August next; will stand at Col. Buford's farm in Scott county, three miles from Georgetown, and eight miles from Lexington, and will be let to a few mares at ten dollars the leap, or twenty dollars the season, which has now commenced and will end the 10th day of July next. Attested note for the season made payable the 10th of July next to be given, and the money for the leap paid when the mare is covered. Good pasturage for mares from a distance gratis, but not responsibility.
Young whip was got by Lightfoot imported and celebrated running horse Whip, by Saltram; by dam by the noted and most famous English turf horse Eclipse—suffice it to say, that the blood, figure and character of the imported horse Whip, was inferior to none, his pedigree, which is very lengthy, and of the best colts in England, with cert ficates, &c. may be seen at the stand of Young Whip—Young Whip's dam was got by Celer; Celer by the imported horse Janus, out of col. Ave. red Meade's famous brood mare Brandon. The grand dam of Young Whip was got by Pilgrim; Pilgrim by col. Baylor's imported horse Fearnought, out of the above mentioned Brandon.
William B. Cooke. April 22d, 1809.
Notice to all Concerned,
THAT commissioners, appointed by the county court of Fayette county, will meet at the house of William Satterwhite, in the town of Lexington, on Tuesday the 9th day of May, between the hours of ten and twelve A. M. and proceed from thence, to ascertain the corners of the land belonging to the town of Lexington, in order that a plat thereof may again be recorded in the office of the clerk of the county court of Fayette county to law, the former record having been destroyed by fire; and to perpetuate the testimony of such witnesses as may be then examined touching the premises. By order of the Trustees of Lexington. John Bradford, Chm. April 21st, 1809.
Fishel & Gallatine,
COPPER AND TIN SMITHS,
INFORM their friends and the public, they have now on hand, a variety of STILL'S of the best quality, and having laid in an assortment of COPPER, and engaged Workmen of skill, can with satisfaction, complete any orders they may be favoured with. TIN WARE of every description, by wholesale or retail; Copper Boilers, Hatters' Kettles, Copper & Tin Kettles, Brass & Copper Wash Kettles, &c. &c. Tin Ware and Merchandise exchanged for old Copper, Brass and Pewter. Lexington, 11th October, 1808.—tf
Fresh Medicine
JUST arrived and to be sold by the subscriber at his Apothecary Shop, at the corner of Short and Market streets, Lexington. Andrew M'Calla.
Within 12 or 18 months past, we have lent to some person in this town, a Bed Pan, and a large Clyster Syringe—it is hoped that those who have them in possession, will, on seeing this advertisement, return them. A. M'C.
EDUCATION.
MRS. LOCKWOOD, at the earnest solicitation of some of her former patrons in Lexington and its vicinity, respectfully informs them and the public, that she intends recommencing her SEMINARY for Young Ladies again in Lexington, on the 24th day of April next, in the house at the corner of High-street, opposite Mr. Thomas Bodley's. Her terms of tuition the same as before, but the price of board she has reduced to 80 dollars per ann. and hopes her attention will merit patronage. N. B. No Young Lady to enter for less than six months.
MR. PIES respectfully informs the ladies and Gentlemen of Lexington, that he will commence a School for Music and Dancing, should sufficient encouragement offer. From experiencing that applause his system of tuition has universally received whenever he has hitherto taught, he flatters himself to be able to render the improvement of his pupils in those elegant accomplishments perfectly satisfactory to his patrons. The instruments on which he gives instructions are the Violin, Piano Forte and Guitar. Apply for him at Mr. Wilson's Inn.
FAYETTE CIRCUIT, See March Term, 1809.
Rice Smith, complainant against Thomas D. Owings, &c. defendants In Chancery. THE defendant John C. Owings having failed to enter his appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth,—therefore, on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that unless the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill, that the same will be taken for confessed against him; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper agreeably to law. (A copy.) Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
CLARKE CIRCUIT, March Term, 1809.
Thomas Confort, complainant against Maximillion and Nathaniel Bowren, defendants In Chancery. THE defendant Nathaniel Bowren not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to the act of Assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth,—therefore, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks successively. (A copy.) Teste, Saml. M. Taylor, C. C. C. C.
FAYETTE CIRCUIT, See March Term, 1809.
Cornelius Coyle, complainant against Samuel Pryor, defendant In Chancery. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth,—On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper agreeably to law. (A Copy.) Attest, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
State of Kentucky,
WOODFORD CIRCUIT, See March Term, 1809.
William Buford, complainant against James Speer, Andrew Cowan, John Wilson, and David Dryden, Rheumanna Bledsoe and Dilla Dryden, heirs and representatives of William Dryden, deceased, defendants In Chancery. THE defendant John Wilson not having entered his appearance herein, according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth,—On motion of the plaintiff by his counsel,—it is ordered, that unless the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill, or on failure thereof, the same will be taken for confessed; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper for eight weeks successively. (A copy.) Teste, John M. Kinney, Jr. C. W. C. C.
State of Kentucky,
WOODFORD CIRCUIT, See March Term, 1809.
James Lockett, complainant against John Watkins, and Lewis Young & In Chancery. James Moss, executors of John Watkins, dec. defendants THE defendant John Watkins not having entered his appearance herein, according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth,—Therefore, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel—it is ordered that unless the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill, or on failure thereof, the same will be taken for confessed; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper for eight weeks successively. (A copy.) Teste, John M. Kinney,