The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1800-02-20 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 700.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1800.
[Vol. XIII.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAID IN ADVANCE.
FRESH GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
HAS just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening for sale, in the brick house, lately occupied by Mr. A. Hare, a handsome, and very general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Among which are the following articles:
 Superfine cloths, Cloth and furniture do.  Fine and coarse do. Writing paper,  Keriemyers, Slates,  Flannels and Coatings, Quills and Wafers,  Blankets, Girth, spring and train-  Velvets, Thicksets, Cor- ing Webs,  duroys and Fultians, Plated and tinned fir-  Hair Plush stuffs, rupitions,  Brown and White Irish Do. do. Bridle Bits, and  Linens, Furniture,  Calicoes and coarse mus- A general assortment of  lins, Cutlery,  Fine Jacquet do. Desk and bureau furni-  Plain, striped and tam- ture,  bored do. Carpenters' Adze,  Book and Jacquet hand- Screw Augers,  kerchiefs, Hand, pannel, dove-tail,  Fashionable Ribbons, saw, lock and key hole  Family & school Bibles, saws.  Testaments and spelling Pitt, mill and croquet do.  books, Crowley Steele,  Dictionaries, Sheet Iron and sad Irons,  Morse's Universal Geo- Nails and Brads assorted,  graphy—2 vols. Tea, Coffee and Guo-  Do. Americando. 1 vol. colate,  Do. do. and Universal Loaf, White, Havanna  abridged, and Mulcovado fu-  Staunton's embassy, gars,  Scott's Gazetteer, Pepper and Spices,  American do., Annatto Rolla,  Scott's Lessons, Brimstone, Copperas and  Taplin's and Mills' Far- Logwood,  ciery, Cotton, Wool and Hat-  Copper Tea Kettles, ters' Cards.  London Pewter, Also, a few excellent  Weavers', sweeping and double and single trig-  scrubbing brushes, ger's Rifle Guns. 
All which will be sold at reduced prices for ready money only.
N. BURROWES.
N. B. N. BURROWES requests those indebted, to come forward and make payment, or close their accounts, by giving their notes. No further notice will be given.
MONEY.
WE will sell at a very reduced price for money, a small but valuable tract, of about 50 acres of LAND, within one mile of Lexington, on the great road to Bourbon, thirty acres of which is pretty well timbered; the balance ready for cultivation.
Also, an OUT-LOT on Back Street, containing four acres, one and a half of which is laid off in a handsome garden, with a never-failing well of excellent water, and a log cabin—the remainder in timothy and clover.
We will also sell 2000 acres of MILITARY LAND, of an excellent quality, on Cumberland river, near Walker's settlement, adjoining M'Nabb, Fitzhugh, &c.—The title to which is indisputable.
And if any gentleman, with a handsome capital, wishes to make an independent fortune, we will sell him our possessions in this town, far superior to any in the state for a PUBLIC HOUSE, and ready furnished to enter on business immediately.
*** Those indebted by bond, note, or book account, cannot choose a time for payment that will be more serviceable.
John & Sam. Postlethwait. Lexington, December 16, 1799.
TO BE HIRED FOR CASH,
At public auction, in Paris, on the 17th day of next month, it being court day, for one year, nine Negro Men, two Negro Women, and one Boy, 13 years old, all very likely; belonging to the estate of Col. Nath. Gift, dec. by
Judith C. Gist, adm'x.
John Breckenridge, adm'r.
January 25th, 1800. 3tt
FOR SALE,
THE one half of my mills on South Elkhorn, about one mile from the junction, and about four and a half miles from Frankfort, consisting of a water grist-mill, calculated for four pair of stones, two pair of which are now in motion; the house 58 by 46, three story high, all of stone. Also an excellent saw-mill. Otherwise I will sell the whole, with upwards of two hundred acres of military land, about seventy of which is well cleared—a description of the situation and works are unnecessary as they well do credit to the best information. Merchandise or negroes will be taken in part.
Haden Edwards. February 3d, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Clark county, on Red river at the Marshy Bottom, a black mare, fourteen hands and a half high, 18 or 20 years old, a star in her forehead, some saddle spots, a deficiency in her limbs and mostly in her hind parts, has no brand perceivable, appraised to 11 10s.
Also a black year old, colt, posted and appraised to 51.
David Snowden.
December 7th, 1799.
Territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio.
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ff.
John Edgar, vs. John Marshall.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a foreign attachment hath issued from the court of common pleas for the county of Randolph aforesaid, at the suit of John Edgar, esquire, against the goods, chattels and effects, rights and credits of John Marshall, late of the same county, and that unless the said John Marshall shall appear, by himself or attorney, and give special bail to answer the suit of the said plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the property attached will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors who shall appear to be justly entitled to a demand thereon, and who shall apply for that purpose.
John Rice Jones, Prothonotary.
Kaskaskia, 26th Nov. A. D. 1799.
Territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio.
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ff.
James Edgar, vs. Robert Greer.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a foreign attachment hath issued from the court of common pleas, for the county of Randolph aforesaid, at the suit of James Edgar, against the goods, chattels and effects, rights and credits of Robert Greer, late of the same county, and that unless the said Robert Greer, shall appear by himself or attorney, and give special bail to answer the suit of the said plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the property attached will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors who shall appear to be justly entitled to a demand thereon, and who shall apply for that purpose.
John Rice Jones, Prothonotary.
Kaskaskia, 26th Nov. A. D. 1799.
Territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio.
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ff.
Philip Rothbaum, vs. Andrew Fagot.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a foreign attachment hath issued from the court of common pleas, for the county of Randolph aforesaid, at the suit of Philip Rothbaum, against the goods, chattels and effects, rights and credits of Andrew Fagot, late of the same county, and that unless the said Andrew Fagot shall appear, by himself or attorney, and give special bail to answer the suit of the said plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the property attached will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors who shall appear to be justly entitled to a demand thereon, and who shall apply for that purpose.
John Rice Jones, Prothonotary.
Kaskaskia, 26th Nov. A. D. 1799.
NOTICE.
I SHALL attend on the 28th day of this inst. with commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, to establish the calls of an entry made in the following words, May 24th, 1780 John Davis, assignee enters 400 acres upon a pre-emption warrant, lying on the east side, of a branch of Stoners fork, including the said Danaways improvement; at the house of Aaron Foreman, and proceed to take sundry depositions, for the establishment of said claim, and to do such other acts as I shall deem necessary and according to law.
Isaac Clenkenbeard.
February 3d, 1800.
WORTHY OF ATTENTION.
ON Friday the 28th day of March next, will be sold at public sale, in the town of Frankfort, that valuable, elegant and handsomely situated new three story brick house, and lot of ground on which it is erected, at present occupied by Dr. Gano—together with the improvements, consisting of a two story brick kitchen; also a smoke-house, &c.
As it is presumed no person will purchase without seeing the property, a more particular description may be unnecessary.
A satisfactory title, and possession, can be given immediately, and the terms of sale known by application to the subscriber. A part payment in cash must be made on the day of sale, or within a day or two thereafter.
George W. Field,
at John Postlethwait's, Lexington. Kentucky, 7th February, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Woodford county, on Clear creek, a bay horse colt, two years old this spring, with a small star in his forehead, appraised to 61.
William Young.
December 20th, 1799.
N. B. This advertisement was left in the printing office for publication, in April 1799, and through accident was lost which is the reason why it has not been published sooner. W. Y.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Clark county, on the waters of Stoner, one sorrel horse, 5 years old last spring, with a small star, no brand perceivable, fourteen hands and a half high, with a small bell on, appraised to 151.
Also a dark bay mare, three years old last spring, thirteen hands and a half hands high, some saddle spots, no brand perceivable, appraised to 121.
Job Glover.
WINCHESTERS, DIALOGUES ON UNIVERSAL RESTORATION,
For sale at this Office, Price 3s.
NOTICE.
I SHALL attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, at Springfield, at the spring called Galls spring, on Small Mountain creek, waters of Licking creek, on the third day of March next, at 2 o'clock P. M. to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to perpetuate their testimony to the making my improvement at said spring, and do such other acts, as may be deemed necessary, and according to law.
Wm. Caik.
Also at 3 o'clock A. M. the same day, at David Cheatams, on Spencer creek, waters of Slate creek, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to perpetuate their testimony respecting an improvement made for Spencer Reed, and do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
Wm. Caik, affignee of said Reed.
February 5, 1800.
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Congress of the United States.
House of Representatives.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22.
Mr. Randolph junr's. statement to the committee.
SIR,
A mature consideration of the subject induces me to suspect, that a refusal on my part to communicate the information requested by you a few days ago could only have originated in a false delicacy under whose impulse I am determined never to act. I shall therefore proceed to state some instances of the misconduct of captain M'Knight, and lieutenant Reynolds, on the night of Friday the 10th inst.
Exclusive of repeated allusions to what passed in the house of representatives during the debate of the preceding day, and a frequent repetition of some words which fell from me during that discussion, in a manner so marked as to leave no doubt on my mind or that of Messrs. Van Rensselaer, Christie or Macon of their intention to insult me personally; finding me determined to take no notice of their words, they adopted a conduct which placed their designs beyond every possibility of doubt and which they probably conceived to be calculated to force me into their measures. Mr. Christie had left his seat between me and the partition of the box; after which Mr. Van Rensselaer who sat on the other side of me, laid down so as to occupy a more than ordinary portion of room, and occasioned my removal to a part of Mr. Christie's former seat, leaving a very small vacancy between myself and the partition: into this lieuut. Reynolds suddenly and without requesting or giving time for room to be made for him, dropped with such violence as to bring our hips into contact; the shock was sufficient to occasion a slight degree of pain on my part, and for which it is probable he would in some degree have apologized had not the act been intentional.
Just before I left the box, one of them I believe M'Knight gave me a sudden and violent pull by the cape of my coat; upon my demanding who it was (this was the first instance in which I noticed their proceedings) no answer was given; I then added, that I had long perceived an intention to insult me and that the person offering it was a puppy. No reply that I heard was given.
It will be impossible for me sir, to specify the various minute actions of these persons and their associates which tended to the same point. Suffice it to say that their whole deportment exhibited an insolence and their every act betokened a bold defiance which can neither be defended nor mistaken; and which according to the general received opinions of the world not only would have justified but demanded chastisement.
Referring the committee to the numerous and authentic accounts of this transaction, which the gentlemen present are so well calculated to give I remain with respect sir,
Your fellow citizen,
JOHN RANDOLPH, jun.
13th Jan. 1800, and twenty-fourth year of Independence.
The chairman of the committee to whom was referred the president's letter accompanying one of John Randolph jun.
Capt. James M'Knight's statement.
On Thursday the 9th inst. I returned to Philadelphia after having guarded 54 French prisoners to Fredericktown (M.) On the evening of my arrival I obtained permission to be absent until the day following the night I spent with my family at captain Decatur's seat 14 miles from the city and I did not return until 12 o'clock on Friday at which hour I was ordered on a court-martial, which did not adjourn until 3 o'clock. I did not quit my quarters until 6 o'clock, at which hour I went to the Theatre alone, in an undress, and without arms. After remaining in the Theatre for some time I was joined by several acquaintances. On my return to the Theatre I went by accident into the box where the person sat that I now know as Mr. Randolph; on the appearance of a number of persons in the garb of Turks, I remarked that our raggamuffins would make a better appearance and several times during the evening I repeated the words raggamuffins and mercenaries. A very interesting piece of scenery being introduced, most of the persons in the box rose up: finding my view obstructed I stepped on a vacant bench; a person soon after set on my feet, I desired him to rise which he did without any appearance or expression of anger; I soon after stepped behind where (except for 8 or 10 minutes) I remained during the performance, but I am positive I never sat beside Mr. Randolph during the evening. At the time of quitting the box I had hold of a capt. Taylor's right arm, the crowd was great, at the box door capt. Taylor was jostled, and I put out my arm, but without any violence, to make room. Capt. Taylor and myself then went out before Mr. Randolph and his friends: we walked down Chesnut to Fifth-street, at which place I wished major Christie, good night, and he returned the compliment, and I am certain that I never mentioned Mr. Randolph's name during the evening, nor did I know Mr. Randolph was to be at the Theatre, or do I ever recollect seeing him previous to Friday evening, and from his youthful appearance and dress, I had no idea of his being a member of the house of representatives, and I trust it will not be supposed I would do an act that would be an infringement of the privileges of congress, for whom I have the highest respect.
JAMES M'KNIGHT, Capt. of Marines.
Report of the committee on Mr. Randolph's business.
Mr. E. Goodrich from the committee to whom was referred the message of the president of the United States of the 14th inst. and a letter of John Randolph jun. esq. accompanying the same, made a report—in which the committee say that in executing the task assigned to them it is with great pleasure they notice the respect shown by the president to the rights and privileges of this house in the message which he had transmitted them. On the style of Mr. Randolph's letter to the president they forbear to make any other remark than to express a regret that he had conceived himself justified in deviating from the forms of decorum customary in official communications to the president which they conceive is justly due to his office and character and so essential to that harmony which should be circumspectly cherished between the different branches of our government by its respective members.—That Mr. Randolph states that he had been grossly and publicly insulted for words of a general nature uttered in debate, by several officers of the army or navy for which he demanded redress of the executive authority conceiving it to be an attack on his independence and rights as a legislator—and that they consider the appeal in this instance to the executive authority however otherwise intended as derogating from the rights of the house it being exclusively cognizable by them as it respects their privileges which are inherent in its own bosom and as derogatory to both its honor and independence and the inviolability of its members.—That on enquiry they found the persons implicated in Mr. Randolph's letter, to be captain James M'Knight, and lieut. Michael Reynolds, of the marines who upon receiving notices appeared before them and denied the truth of the allegations alleged to their charge that they have collected all the

material evidences they could find, relative to the case; had heard the parties accused and witnesses on their behalf—and gave it as their opinion that altho some circumstances took place at the Theatre on Friday evening the 10th inst. which appeared to Mr. Randolph and others present to manifest hostility towards him, yet as some of the circumstances have been sufficiently explained and others were of a nature too equivocal to justify reprehension and punishment there does not appear sufficient reason for the interference of the house, on the ground of a breach of privilege.
The committee further stated that they had taken the whole of the evidence in writing, which with the two following resolutions were submitted to the House.
Resolved, That this House entertains a respectful sense of the regard which the President of the United States has shown to its rights and privileges in his message of the 14th inst. accompanied by a letter addressed to him by John Randolph jun. a member of this house.
Resolved, That in respect to the charge alleged by John Randolph jun. a member of this House, in his letter addressed to the President of the United States on the 11th inst. and by him submitted to the consideration of the House, that sufficient cause does not appear for the interposition of this House, on the grounds of a breach of its privileges.
On motion it was ordered that the message of the President and Mr. Randolph's letter to him—the report of the committee and testimony accompanying it, be printed for the use of the members.
The reading of the testimony being called for, was read and the House adjourned.
INSTRUCTIONS
From the General Assembly of Virginia to Stephens Thompson Mason, and Wilson Carey Nicholas, Senators from the State of Virginia, in the Congress of the United States.
THE General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, though they entertain no doubt of your punctual performance of your duty, or of your faithful adherence to the great principles of constitutional law, and national policy, deem it incumbent on them, to announce to you, and to Congress, their opinions formed after the most mature deliberation, on certain objects essentially connected, as they solemnly believe, with the dearest Rights, and most important interests of the People.
From the performance of this sacred duty, they will not be deterred by any apprehension, that the charge may be repeated of their acting under the influence of ambition, of interest, of party spirit, or of a disposition hostile to the Union of the States. Despising reproaches, & disdaining vindication against them; conscious of the rectitude of their motives, and knowing, that they have no other object in view, than the happiness of the People; they hesitate not to declare, they will never cease, while the sovereignty of the State shall be permitted to remain, to express their decided disapprobation of principles, which they believe to be false, and of measures which they believe feel and to be pernicious.
In the execution of this duty, they experience unfeigned concern. It is to the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, a subject of profound regret, that measures have been adopted and principles avowed by the Government of the United States which demand from them the instructions which they are about to pronounce. That these instructions are in exact coincidence with the great principles of constitutional law and national policy, is a position, the belief of which they aver before God and their Country. They submit them, however, to the judgement of all good citizens, who feel any solicitude for the welfare of these United States. They submit them to calm discussion, to dispassionate inquiry; and cannot doubt as to the result. The General Assembly of Virginia, look forward with no less exultation than confidence to the time, when, in the progress of political truth, their principles and opinions shall generally be admitted; to the time, when it shall generally be acknowledged, that accumulating debts encreasing taxes, Standing Armies, & expensive Navies, are evils, which do not necessarily result from political institutions; to that time, when Peace, Liberty, and Economy, shall be the only objects, & the Constitution the only guide, which the Servants of a virtuous and happy People shall dare to pursue.
The General Assembly of Virginia, will not now enter in a minute detail of all the facts and reasonings, which justify and require the instructions hereto subjoined. They cannot, however, forbear to remind you of some facts and observations, which they deem too expressive and important to be passed over in silence. It is with
the most serious concern, that the General Assembly of Virginia observe, the extraordinary solicitude displayed by the Administration of the Government of the United States, for raising and extending military establishments: and while it has been steady and uniform in the pursuit of that object, undeterred by the consequences of expenses and taxes, the motives avowed for the conduct have been varied and accommodated to every change of our political situation. They had indulged a hope, when there was a prospect of an accommodation of differences with the French Republic; or, if even the existing mission should not terminate in that desirable event; when all the belligerent nations of Europe, are too much occupied with European concerns, to meditate an invasion of the United States; that the People would have been relieved from the evils and expenses incident to a military establishment: but it has been with the most painful emotions, that they have seen in the President's Speech, at the opening of the present session of congress, a total disappointment in this just and pleasing expectation. The following intimation, contained in that speech, not only proves that their expectation was delusive; but, as the General Assembly of Virginia conceive, indicates a radical change in the great constitutional principle of national defence. The President in his Speech observes, "The result of the mission to France is yet uncertain: But, however it may terminate, a steady perseverance in a system of national defence, commensurate with our resources and the situation of the United States, is an obvious dictate of wisdom." This recommendation, if carried into practice, would materially lessen the advantages which would naturally result from an accommodation with the French Republic, the most important of which would be, a relief from the evils incident to a preparation for a rupture; and essentially establishes a position never before officially advanced in the United States, that war in Europe is of itself a sufficient cause for raising a Standing Army here, equal at least to the military establishment.
The experience of all ages has shown, that the respite from wars amongst the European nations is too short to justify disbanding an existing army, and raising another, during the intervals of peace, as a preparation for the next rupture; and of course, if European wars be a sufficient cause for raising military establishments, a perpetual standing army would be the certain consequence of the recommendation. It cannot have escaped your notice, that the present war in Europe has not hitherto been deemed a sufficient cause for increasing the military establishment of the United States. So far from it, that during the existence of the war, the former establishment was actually reduced. It is equally notorious, that the only motive avowed for augmenting the military force, arose from the apprehension of an actual invasion from France; and the same law which gave rise to the army, contains a provision for disbanding it, upon an accommodation with that republic. The love of power is so strong a passion of the human mind, that it cannot be watched with too much vigilance, nor counteracted with too much circumspection, by those, whose rights are subject to its undue operation. The people of the United States ought not to expect an exemption from the effects of this delusive passion, when every age has exhibited continual scenes of calamities resulting from it, in every other country; and they would perhaps deserve the miserable fate which others have experienced, if, when they see the same causes in operation amongst them, they should invite rather than repel their effects. A standing army addresses itself to this passion with the most persuasive eloquence. It extends the influence of those who command it, both by the terror its power may excite, and the emoluments its offices may bestow. It is not therefore surprising that standing armies, in the eyes of those who control them, should be viewed as the only safe & adequate defence of the nation. But it would be strange indeed, if the same delusion should extend to those, who are the defrayers of their expence, and may be the victims of their power.
Although the constitution submits the right of raising armies to the discretion of congress; yet it evidently contemplated the militia as the great bulwark of national defence; as well, to use the language of the constitution, to repel invasion, as to execute the laws of the Union, and to suppress insurrections; and contemplated the right of raising armies for pressing and extraordinary emergencies. That the militia is the only safe and adequate defence of a nation, is a political axiom hitherto held sacred in the United States. This is not only the obvious meaning of
the constitution; but is still more strongly evidenced by the practical construction thereof under the former administration, as will appear by reviewing its proceedings for several successive years after the government was put into operation. Shortly after that event, the first president, in his speech on the 8th of January, 1790, called the attention of congress, to the great business of providing for the national defence, in the following words: "A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end, an uniform and well-digested plan is requisite." Acting under the same impression, in his speech on the 25th of October, 1791, he again reminded congress of the militia, as the great depository of national force: speaking of the several objects referred to the consideration of congress, in referring to the militia he observes; "The first is certainly an object of primary importance, whether viewed in reference to the national security, or to the satisfaction of the community or to the preservation of order. In connection with this, the establishment of competent magazines and arsenals, and the fortifications naturally present themselves to consideration. The safety of the United States, under divine protection, ought to rest on the basis of systematic and solid arrangements, exposed as little as possible to the hazard of fortuitous circumstances."
These recommendations, being considered as relating exclusively to the militia, gave rise to a law (more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States.) The president, again recurring to the militia as the safe and adequate defence of the nation, in his speech on the 3d of December 1793, after speaking of the necessity of procuring arms and other military apparatus, emphatically observes: "Nor can such arrangements with such objects, be exposed to the censure or jealousy of the warmest friends of republican government. They are incapable of abuse in the hands of a militia, who ought to possess a pride in being a depository of the force of the republic; and may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every military exigency of the United States. But it is an inquiry which cannot be too solemnly pursued, whether the act has organized them so as to produce their full effect." And again after the militia, had demonstrated their efficacy in promptly marching to suppress an opposition to the laws in Pennsylvania, on the 19th of November 1794; in his speech the president observes: "The devising and establishing a well regulated militia, would be a genuine source of legislative honor, and a perfect title to public gratitude. I therefore entertain a hope, that the present session will not pass without carrying to its full energy, the power of organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia; and thus providing, in the language of the constitution, for calling them forth, to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions, as auxiliary to the state of our defence; to which congress can never too frequently recur: They will not omit to inquire whether the fortifications which have been already licensed by law, be commensurate with our exigencies."
These quotations require no illustration. They speak the language of the constitution. They pronounce the national will. They demonstrate, that the militia alone are the safe and adequate depository of the national force; that they alone are competent to every military exigency; that they alone can correct domestic intrigues as well as repel foreign invasions: Until the fifth congress, this principle was held sacred and unquestionable in the United States. It was then completely subverted, by the substitution of a military establishment; by embodying and arming volunteer corps, selected for their devotion to the doctrines of the administration; and withholding arms from the hands of the militia, at a time when danger from invasion was pretended or believed; and at the present session this revolutionary doctrine is further recommended and enforced.
The solicitude of the Virginia assembly for disbanding the army, and reconstituting the great constitutional principle of national defence, is greatly increased by referring to the enormous sums appropriated for supporting the army and navy. During the last year, whilst money was procured at eight per centum, the appropriations for the support of the army alone, amounted to 4,200,000 dollars; for fortifications, 700,000; for the navy, 4,350,000; amounting in the whole to 9,250,000; exclusive of a great and unascertained sum of voluntary subscriptions for building and equipping vessels of war, for which the subscribers receive an interest at six per centum. Thus imposing an annual debt, or incurring an annual
tax, upon the people, of nearly two dollars for every individual thro'out the U. States: Whilst the only effects which this ruinous system has yet disclosed are, a corruption of public and private morals; the dissemination of monarchical doctrines; the dissipation of the treasure of the laborious and industrious, for the most part, amongst the most idle, dissolute, and vicious of the citizens; violation of personal security, and contempt of the civil authority. And it is with extreme concern that the general assembly are constrained to anticipate a continuation and increase of these evils, in proportion to the continuation and extension of the cause which produces and nurtures them. With respect to the navy, it may be proper to remind you, that, whatever may be the ostensible object of its establishment or whatever may be the prospect of temporary advantages resulting therefrom, it is demonstrated by the experience of all nations, who have adventured far into naval policy, that such a prospect is ultimately delusive; and that a navy has ever in practice been employed, as an instrument of power, expense and aggression: Not of national defence, economy, or protection to commerce.
The general assembly of Virginia, would consider themselves, traitors to the trusts reposed in them, were they to remain silent, whilst a doctrine has been publicly advanced, novel in its principle, and tremendous in its consequences: That the common law of England is in force under the government of the United States. It is not at this time proposed to expose, at large, the monstrous pretensions resulting from the adoption of this principle. It ought never, however, to be forgotten, and can never be too often repeated, that it opens a new tribunal for the trial of crimes, never contemplated by the federal compact. It opens a new code of sanguinary criminal law, both obsolete and unknown, and either wholly rejected or essentially modified in almost all its parts by state institutions. It arrests or supercedes state jurisdiction, and innovates upon state laws. It subjects the citizen to punishment, according to the judiciary will; when he is left in ignorance of what this law enjoins as a duty, or prohibits as a crime. It assumes a range of jurisdiction for the federal courts, which defies limitation or definition. In short, it is believed, that the advocates for the principle, would themselves be lost, in an attempt to apply it to the existing institutions of federal and state courts, by separating with precision, their judiciary rights, and thus preventing the interference of judiciary claims; or, if concurrent jurisdiction, in all cases recognized by the common law of England, be admitted to both the federal and state courts, it establishes two co-ordinate tribunals for the trial and punishment of crimes, and leaves the accused citizen as a victim to be scrambled for by those rival jurisdictions, & leaves him also uncertain whether an acquittal by one tribunal shall be an acquittal in the other. In civil suits, this scramble for jurisdiction would necessarily lead to still greater complexity, ambiguity, and confusion.
With respect to the Alien and Sedition Laws, it is at present deemed necessary to refer you to the various discussions on those subjects, which in the opinion of the general Assembly of Virginia, clearly demonstrate the unconstitutionality of their principles: and experience has already sufficiently shown, the mischiefs of their operation.
The general assembly of Virginia, confiding in your intelligence & zeal, trust that these principles will be, on all proper occasions, illustrated and supported by you, with that candor, moderation, and firmness, without which, the friends of liberty and Truth, however sincere, cannot render essential service to the cause in which they are engaged.
Deeply impressed with these opinions, the General Assembly of Virginia, instruct the Senators and request the Representatives from this State in Congress, to use their best efforts—
1. To procure a reduction of the Army, within the narrowest limits compatible with the protection of the forts, and the preservation of the arsenals maintained by the United States.
2. To prevent any augmentation of the Navy, and to promote any proposition for reducing it within the narrowest limits compatible with the protection of the seacoasts, ports, and harbours of the United States, and of consequence a proportionate reduction of the taxes.
3. To oppose the passing of any law founded on, or recognizing the principle lately advanced, "that the common law of England is in force under the Government of the United States."
4. To procure a repeal of the acts of Congress commonly called the Alien and Sedition Laws.

European Intelligence.
England.
LONDON, November 15.
BUONAPARTE.
Late last night we received the Paris papers to the 9th inst. but their contents are of no importance when compared with the two Telegraphic dispatches which arrived by express after the papers. According to these dispatches an extraordinary and most unexpected revolution has taken place at Paris evidently bro't about by Buonaparte. The following is the
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH, Of the 12th of November.
The councils have been transferred to St. Cloud. Barras has given in his resignation. Buonaparte commands in Paris. Moreau commands the guards of the Directory. Paris is tranquil. Every one is pleased.
SECOND TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH,
Received at Gravelines on the 13th inst. at 9 at night.
"Buonaparte is general of Paris. Moreau commands the guard of the directory. The council of Five Hundred is at St. Cloud. Barras has given in his resignation and all is tranquil at Paris. Orders were also given to circulate the news."
November 16.
The following additional intelligence we received this morning from Deal.—We give the letter verbatim.
Deal, November 15.
"There have arrived some French officers. They are said to have brought some propositions to government. They state that a counter revolution has taken place and that the directory have fled from Paris. Buonaparte has declared for royalty, and has taken the command of the royalists."
To-morrow morning we shall give a variety of confirmatory and official extracts on this subject.
American Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, January 17.
On change yesterday, a report was in circulation, which stated that Mr. Vans Murray, one of our ministers appointed to treat with the French republic, had arrived at Paris, from the Hague—that he was received with every demonstration of joy; and had been assured by the directory, that the most happy issue might be expected from the negotiation to be opened as soon as the other ministers arrived from the United States, who were hourly expected.
We took considerable pains to trace the report to its source, and saw the gentleman who had it from his friend, who had received it from a gentleman lately arrived at Newport, R. I. from Rochefort.
As much as the circuitous of this report may argue against its authenticity we can state as corroborative of the report upon the authority of the last Newport paper, the arrival there of a vessel from Rochefort.
January 18.
It was rumoured in town yesterday, that George the 3d had descended to the tomb of his ancestors.
January 20.
On Saturday last we were favoured by a friend with a short extract of a letter from a house in St. Thomas; and we hastened to give it to our subscribers in an extra sheet; we have now received a full extract from this letter which we offer to the public, without any other comment than that we are satisfied from the respectability of the source of the information and from the date of the departure of the vessel from France, which brings us 20 days later than any communication direct from France, hitherto received that there must be some grounds for the report.
St. Thomas, 26th. Dec. 1799.
"Great news closes this year. God grant that it be true. Buonaparte coalesced with Sieyes and Roger Ducos, has overturned the Republican Government, by suspending till next March the two houses the Constitution and the Directory. This triumvirate assumed the denomination of National Consuls; they selected 25 members of each house to compose a consular national assembly. A single moment was sufficient to destroy the old consuls and to establish and consolidate their newly assumed authority."
"It is said they have promised peace within three months! this is a very flattering assurance to the people; and so much credited in France that Messrs. Ségur & Gautier have sent orders to Guadalupe to keep their vessels at that island until peace takes place. This blow has
almost cost Buonaparte his life, for while he was delivering his speech to the legislative body on dissolving it, two pistols were fired at him but missed him, a dagger was also thrust at him and which would have stabbed him had not a grenadier parried it off and received the blow in his arm.
"The new agents for Guadalupe were in France when the above happened and departed in haste for fear of being re-called and have since arrived here with a large frigate and a sloop of war; three vessels have also arrived there from France one of which brings news to the 17th November—they all agree in those particulars. —It is generally believed in France that a Monarchical constitution will be the consequence of these events and that the new Rules have it in contemplation to put it in force in a short time.—But who will be the king?—What is their design on that subject? If it is not Lewis the XVIII we cannot flatter ourselves to have reached the end of our misfortunes or of the disturbances in France. Let us patiently await whatever the Sovereign of kings has determined in his eternal wisdom and endeavour to hasten the moment of his mercy by the most fervent prayers."
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, January 23. Extract of a letter from New-York, dated January 22.
A gentleman who came passenger in the ship Phenix, arrived this day from Cork, which place he left on the 27th November, informs us that the remainder of the British troops which the duke of York left in Holland, arrived at Yarmouth on the 12th. That the Russian troops from Holland are arrived at Guernsey.—That the French republic have declared war against Hamburg.—That an extensive and very formidable expedition is fitting out in France to go against Ireland; and that on the 20th of November the Phenix fell in with and was boarded by the French privateer Scipio, which had been out on a cruise 10 days, the captain of which informed that he had taken three very valuable British merchantmen belonging to Liverpool, one of which was called the Molly.
We are credibly informed, by a gentleman from New-York, that Mr. Dupont, formerly French consul at Charleston, had arrived at that place from Newport, where he, and a number of French citizens had arrived in a cartel from France. It is not however understood that Mr. Dupont is charged with any official communication for our government. He and his fellow passengers it is said, seek in this country to enjoy that tranquility which is unfortunately banished from Europe.
Governor Rutledge of South Carolina, died at Charleston, on the eleventh instant.
A large English merchantman valued at 800,000 dollars, has been lately sent into the Havannah, by a Spanish 74 and a sloop of War.
LANCASTER, January 18.
Died in this borough, on Monday last about 3 o'clock, A. M. in the 57th year of his age, Gen. THOMAS MIFFLIN,—a man who honorably waded through all the perils and dangers of the American revolution, as a soldier—ably assisted in the first councils of the United States—was twelve years governor of Pennsylvania—and at his death a member of the state legislature.
Lexington, February 20.
The citizens of Lexington are requested to meet at Billey Daley's on Saturday evening next at six o'clock, in order to form themselves into Fire Companies.
It would be infulting to the good sense of the citizens of this town to attempt to inforce an idea of the necessity of such a meeting; to be informed that there is not properly an organized company in this place, is sufficiently alarming, to show that necessity.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT COURT.
February Term 1800. Christopher Greenup and Francis Keene, Complainants, against Joseph Frazier and Simon Kenton, Defendants, In Chancery.
THE defendant Kenton, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said Kenton do appear here on the third day of our next term, and answer the complainants bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law, another posted at the door of the courthouse for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. L. D. C.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
AN away on Sunday night last, a negro fellow named TOM, about 22 years of age, nearly 5 feet 5 inches high, his complexion inclining to a yellow, well made, had on a round jacket and overalls of a drab color, and it is supposed he has a pass—took with him one purple coat, two pair of nankin overalls, had on a check shirt, he has gold ear rings in his ears.—As he speaks the French language tolerable well, perhaps he may try to pass for a French negro. Whoever will take up said fellow, and lodge him in any jail, or deliver him to the subscriber near Lexington, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges.
Elisha Winters.
February 17th, 1800.
34
WHEREAS I have passed sundry notes to John Hampshire, of Pittsburgh, which notes were lodged in the hands of other gentlemen in this state, to collect for him; and as I have paid the whole amount of said notes, and have not yet got possession of them, this is to forewarn all persons from purchasing them or any of them, as I am determined not to pay them a second time.
Geo. M. Bedinger.
February 15th, 1800.
131
TAKEN up by the the subscriber, in Woodford county, two horses—one a brown bay, with some fiddle spots on his back, with a small bell on, five feet high, nine years old, appraised to 131.—The other a bay, with both hind feet white, branded with IH, on the shoulder and buttock, four toes hands high, appraised to 41.
Robert Dale.
November 20th, 1799.
WANTED.
A quantity of well cleaned FLAX-SEED, by Maclean & Poyzer. Lexington, 19, Feb. 1800
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY.
THE trustees of the Transylvania University anxious to diffuse the benefits of the institution as extensively as possible, have resolved to inform the inhabitants of Kentucky, and the Western country in general, of the arrangements which they have recently made for the promotion of academic and professional studies. It has long been a subject of sincere regret to the enlightened part of the community, that there was no college west of the Appalachian mountains sufficiently organized to preclude the necessity of our youth resorting to the Atlantic states, in order to complete their education, and qualify themselves for professional employments. The trustees flatter themselves that this cause of complaint will no longer exist. The auspicious union of the Kentucky Academy, with the Transylvania Seminary, as it has concentrated the objects, so it has combined the powers and efforts of the two institutions, and affords a pleasing presage of harmony and public utility.
The limits of this publication will not allow the trustees to state, in a particular manner, the advantages, which they anticipate from the regulations lately adopted. They must therefore wait until experience shall unfold them. At present they can only observe in general that no measures which in their opinion, could tend to preserve the morals, enlarge the understandings, or polish the manners of the youth, committed to their charge, have been disregarded. To effectuate these salutary purposes the most approved code of academical laws has been prepared for the University, and will be inforced with vigilance and impartiality by the different officers, who are themselves to be accountable to the trustees for the faithful performance of the duties of their stations. Whilst the trustees announce to the public the solicitude with which they are determined to watch over the morals of the youth, they pledge themselves in the most unequivocal manner, that no influence shall be used to inculcate those principles of religion which are characteristic of the different sects. It is their unalterable determination that the students shall be left at perfect liberty in the formation of their religious creeds. As the trustees, in common with those of every other institution of the kind in Europe and America, considered classical learning as forming an essential part of a liberal course, they have made ample provision for it by the appointment of the rev. James Welch, professor of the learned languages for which station his experience in teaching, his industry and attention, they have no doubt, sufficiently qualified him. The rev. James Blythe, whose distinguished and persevering exertions for the promotion of literature in the Western country, cannot have escaped the public notice, is appointed professor of Mathematics, Geography, Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy. Belles Lettres, Logick, Metaphysics, and Moral Philosophy, are committed to the rev. James Moore, principal of the University. The aid which he will derive from his colleagues, will enable him to devote his attention to those studies, which are the last and most important in the course of Academical erudition.
In order to complete the plan contemplated by the founders of the University, the trustees have also made provisions for the study of all the learned professions. Either or all of the above named gentlemen will feel it a duty until a professor be appointed, to superintend the studies of such youth as may devote themselves to divinity.
As it was obvious to the trustees, that our state jurisprudence could not be studied with equal advantage in any of the Atlantic states, because many of our civil institutions, are in a great measure peculiar to ourselves, they thought it their duty to connect with the University, a School of Law: and accordingly have appointed James Brown esq. professor of that branch. His liberal education, and long residence at the University of William and Mary, together with twelve years extensive practice in the superior courts of this country determined the trustees to make this choice; and the number of Law students, who already croud his class, give the most decided proof of the propriety of the appointment.
The reasons for introducing the study of Medicine and surgery were not less cogent. Dr. Frederick Ridgely, a physician of long experience, and unquestionable reputation, has been appointed professor of Materia Medica, Midwifery, and the practice of physics. This gentleman is so well known in the Western country, that any recommendation of him by the trustees would be superfluous.
The important studies of Chemistry, Anatomy and surgery are confided to Dr. Samuel Brown.—His great application, and uncommon opportunities of acquiring an accurate, and comprehensive knowledge of those subjects; his easy and perspicuous mode of conveying information have already gained him a considerable class; and from his perseverance and attention the trustees expect the happiest effects.
The library of the University consists of more than 1000 volumes of the best ancient and modern authors; in addition to which the trustees have procured a valuable Law Library for the students of that profession, and have appropriated 500 dollars for the
purchase of Medical books, which will soon be bro't forward.
Law and Medical societies meet every week in town, in which the fundamental principles of those professions are discussed with a freedom, which cannot fail of affording to every student the most permanent advantages. At these societies the students are encouraged to attend, and placing themselves on a level with the students, encourage them to that free exercise of reason, which is so well calculated to elicit the dormant powers of the human mind.
The University is now in possession of a considerable philosophical and Chemical apparatus; and 500 dollars are appropriated for the purchase of such additions to it, as are most immediately necessary; which sum shall be increased from time to time as the funds may permit.
Boarding can be had with Mr. Welch at the University for the moderate sum of 151 per annum paid half yearly in advance—the students furnishing their own bedding, washing, wood and candles.
The situation is elevated and healthful; and the public may be well assured that every exertion will be made to render the accommodations of the students as agreeable as possible.
WILLIAM MORTON, Ch. Of the Standing Com.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
LONDON November 2.
The mail brings reports of a separate peace being about to take place between the Emperor of Germany and the French Republic. The Archduke, it is rumored has sent a colonel to Paris, with very important dispatches, in answer to some received from Paris.
November 13.
It is reported that there was a secret article in the convention between the duke of York and Gen. Brune, that West-Indian and American produce should be suffered to be exported direct from British ports, to ports in Holland, in neutral bottoms. In consequence of this article it is said that directions will be given to the custom house, to permit vessels so to clear out.
November 15.
With the Paris papers was also received the following remarkable Telegraphic dispatch, which was transmitted at Gravelines on the 10th inst. at 9 at night, from Dunkirk:
"Buonaparte commands at Paris, Moreau commands the guard of the Directory. The Council of Five Hundred is at St. Cloud—Barras has given in his resignation, and all is quiet at Paris"
As the Paris papers reach no later than the 8th inst. it is not easy to pronounce this bulletin fictitious; at the same time, as there appears no circumstance likely to lead to such an event in the most recent journals, we are not inclined to give implicit credit to it. Letters from Dover state that orders were given to circulate the news. It is proper to add, that a bulletin to the same purport is said to have been received at Calais, on the 12th.
Niou, the French agent for the care of prisoners in England, is about to quit this kingdom, and is to be succeeded by Duval. It is stated that in all, the French have obtained the deliverance of 13000 of their seamen, confined in English prisons: 8000 by the convention of the Duke of York, and 5000 on the balance of exchange. Thus they are relieved from the payment of near a moiety of the sum of 1200,000 pounds a year which their prisoners cost them.
NORFOLK, January 18.
Just as our paper was going to press Capt. Toulson, of the brig Antelope, arrived in town from Liverpool, which he left on the 18th November. By him we learn, that the day before he failed, accounts had arrived at Liverpool, that Buonaparte had gained over the greater part of the army in the neighborhood of Paris, had deposed the Directory and Council of Five Hundred—and had taken the management of the government into his own hands—that there was great rejoicing in consequence, at Paris. Moreau was appointed second in command.
RICHMOND, January 25.
We believe that the accounts inserted in this days Federalist, under the Norfolk head, brought and verbally communicated to the Editors of the Herald, (a very valuable gazette published in that borough) may be partly relied on.
Captain M'Clure, of the ship Planter, arrived here in the stage on Thursday last, left Liverpool at 3 o'clock in the evening of the 18th of November and informs, that at 12 o'clock on that day an express had arrived with intelligence that another revolution had taken place in France and that a general officer (name either not known or not remembered) had been appointed a commissioner to treat of peace with Great Britain, and ordered to prepare for his embarkation to that country.
So implicitly confided in were these advices—so unquestionable the authority by which they had been transmitted—that, the bells of the city, were rung, and its inhabitants exhibited every demonstration of joy.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
WHISKEY.
GREAT spirit hail! confusion's angry fire, And like thy parent Bacchus, born of fire; The jails decoy; the greedy trader's lure; Disease of money, but reflection's cure. We owe, great Dram, the trembling hand to thee; The headstrong purpose, and the feeble knee; The loss of honor, and the cause of wrong; The brain enchanted, and the fault'ring tongue; Whilst fancy flies before thee, unconfin'd, Thou leav'st disabled prudence far behind. In thy pursuit our fields are left forlorn; Whilst giant weeds oppress the pigmy corn. Thou throw'st a mist before the planter's eye's; The plow grows idle, and the harvest dies. By thee refress'd, no cold north winds we fear; 'Tis ever warm and calm when thou art near; On the bare earth, for thee, expos'd we lie, And brave the malice of a frowning sky. Like those who did in ancient times repent, We sit in ashes, and our cloaths are rent. From thee a thousand flattering whims escape, Like hasty births that ne'er have perfect shape, Thine idiots seen in dear delusion, fair, But born in flame, they soon expire in air. O grand deluder! such thy charming art, 'Tis best we ne'er should meet, or ne'er should part. Ever abseund, or ever tend our call, Leave our sense entire, or none at all.
ANECDOTE.
A man having sore eyes went to a mule doctor, who gave him an ointment that struck him blind. The man brought his doctor before the Cadi, who acquitted him; saying to the patient, If you had not been an ass, you would not have applied to a mule doctor.
TO SELL OR RENT,
MY BRICK HOUSE on Short street, opposite the Presbyterian meeting house, and nearly opposite the market-house, Lexington. I will receive in payment, one third cash, and two thirds property, such as slaves and horses. The payments will be made easy to the purchaser. For further particulars apply to William Ross.
WANTED
AT the school house at the Town fork Baptist meeting house, a School-Master, to teach Reading, Writing Arithmetic and English Grammar: a teacher who can come well recommended, for his abilities and moral character, will meet with good encouragement. A teacher with a family can be accommodated with a good log house with a stone chimney, & two acres of land; one for a garden & the other for grais. Henry Payne. January 13th, 1800. *3s tf
FOR SALE,
FIVE HUNDRED acres of land on the waters of Slate, or Lulubulgrud, in Clarke county. Also 295 acres near the above. 400 acres on Green river, about 16 miles from Lincoln court house. About 300 acres Big Brush creek, Greene county. About 400 acres on and near the road from Harrodsburg, to Frankfort, near Grays Horse Mill—For terms apply to the subscriber, in Jessamine county. Samuel M'Dowell. April 9th, 1799. tf
A BRIDGE,
TO be built across the Kentucky River, at Frankfort, in conformity to an act of the general assembly, passed at their last session, which will be about four hundred feet in length, sixteen feet wide in the clear, and about six and a half feet above the highest known water mark; all the timbers to be of the best kind for duration and strength, and well pitched, or oiled and painted; to be covered with a good & convenient roof, and the abutments to be well paved with good stone; a toll house of small size and a gate must be annexed.
The building of said bridge, will be offered to be let on the first Wednesday in March next; to the person or persons whose plan and price shall be approved by the directors thereof, upon their entering into bond with approved security, according to law, for the completion thereof, and warranting the same for seven years if required.
A sum of money sufficient for erecting said bridge is subscribed, and will be advanced, to the undertaker or undertakers, as the work goes on, the directors will meet on the aforesaid first Wednesday in March at the house of Daniel Wiefeger, in the town of Frankfort, in order to receive plans and proposals, which may be delivered to their secretary, Mr. Achilles Sneed, on that day or sooner, under cover and seal.
Samuel Price, President. Teste Achilles Sneed, Secretary. 6w
METALIC RHEUMATIC RINGS.
EDWARD WEST,
High street Lexington, respectfully notifies the public, that he has discovered an effectual cure for the Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains and Cramps, by means of Metallic Rings, of a particular composition. The following certificates of the benefits already derived from the use of his rings, he flatters himself will be the best evidence of their utility—and as they can be obtained at a small expense, will recommend them to the afflicted. Apply as above. Lexington, December 11th, 1799.
I do certify, that I have had the rheumatism in both my arms, till they were much swelled; I tried different kind of medicine, to no effect; I then applied to Edward West, for some of his rheumatic rings—after wearing them a short time, I was entirely released from both the pain and swelling, and am now perfectly well. Given under my hand this 2d day of July, 1799.
Patty Cock, Lexington.
I do hereby certify that my wife has been much afflicted with pains, as if she would have lost the use of her arms, and by wearing two rings made by Mr. Edward West, for that purpose, she appears to be perfectly well. Given under my hand this 22d day of November, 1799.
Richard Cave, on Clear creek, about 13 miles from Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in my knees and hips these two years, and could receive no benefit from the doctors: I then applied to Mr. Edward West, for one of his rheumatic rings, and by wearing it a short time, I was relieved from the pains, and I do believe it will perfectly cure me. Given under my hand this 29th day of November, 1799.
William Kenny.
I do hereby certify that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains.
William Ross.
Lexington December 4th, 1799.
I do hereby certify that my wife has been much afflicted with the rheumatic pains, and by all appearance would have lost the use of her limbs, and by wearing two rings made by Edward West, for that purpose, she appears perfectly well. Given under my hand this 5th day of December, 1799.
Isaac Barr.
about 6 miles west from Lexington.
I do certify that my wife had had the rheumatism in one of her arms, and was very helpful with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for some of his rheumatic rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand this 6th day of December, 1799.
Azariah Higgins.
about 5 miles nearly north from Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the rheumatism in my knee till it was much swelled—I then applied to Edward West, for one of his rheumatic bands, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December, 1799.
Benjamin Beeler,
about 6 miles from Lexington.
I do hereby certify that I have been afflicted with rheumatic pains for nine years, and by wearing a ring made by Mr. Edward West, for that purpose; I have been entirely well these six months. Given under my hand this 7th day of December, 1799.
John Cock, Lexington.
Fayette County, Ky.
This day personally appeared, Edward West, of High street, in Lexington, silvermith, before me, a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath that he received the foregoing certificates of the several persons whose names are thereunder written, & that he believes, the contents thereof to be true. Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of December, 1799.
J. Maccoun, (seal.)
I hereby certify that for several years last past, I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism—Mr. Edward West of Lexington complimented me with one of his rheumatic rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th December, 1799.
Jesse Williams, Bourbon County.
N. B. All those who have used of my rings, are requested to forward to me certificates of their effects, as soon as convenient, and oblige Their humble servant, E. WEST. Lexington, December 12th, 1799.
TANNING AND CURRYING.
WANTED immediately two active BOYS, as apprentices to the above branches, from the age of 14 to 18 years old. *3tf Philip Teiser, Danville.
JOHN CLAY,
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, IN the house formerly occupied by Mr. Robert Barr, opposite Messrs Samuel and George Trotter's, which he will sell on low terms for Cash or Country Produce, viz. Tobacco, Hemp, and Good Clean Wheat, delivered at any of the merchant mills in this county or in Woodford. He will purchase BEES-WAX & TALLOW, For which he will give one half Cash. Lexington, December 3d, 1799. tf
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, THAT excellent stand at the corner of Main and Cross streets, Lexington, known by the name of the old court-house. The house is two story, with two rooms on each floor, 18 feet square, with a fire-place in each; also two good dry cellars, 18 feet square. For terms apply to the printer hereof.
TO BE SOLD,
BY virtue of a decree of the district court, held in Lexington, in a suit in chancery, wherein Hugh M'Ilvain was complainant, and James Calquhoun, defendant, pronounced at the last March term, of the said court, will be exposed to sale at the door of the state house, in the town of Frankfort, on the 17th day of next March, it being the first day of the District and Federal courts, 6000 acres of land, situate lying and being in the county of Gallatin, entered in the name of John May, from him assigned to Gilbert Imley, and from him to Alexander Dick, and by him devised to James Fenton Mercer, and conveyed by James Fenton Mercer, to James Calquhoun.
Orbo Beatty, Daniel Weisiger, William Trigg, John Logan, Thomas Tunstall.
January 8th, 1800. 2m
I HAVE just arrived from Philadelphia with a very large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
In addition to those remaining on hand.
From the terms on which those GOODS were laid in, they can be sold on as low, (if not on lower terms) than any ever imported into this state.
For sale also, a general assortment of LAW, HISTORY, DIVINITY, AND SCHOOL BOOKS.
WRITING PAPER of the best quality, with WAFERS, QUILLS, SLATES and SLATE PENCILS.
An elegant COACHEE
WITH PLATED HARNESS, also for sale. WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, Dec. 27, 1799. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
And now opening for sale, a large and general assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEEN'S WARE, &c.
which will be sold very low for Cash; but no credit need be expected.
George Tegarden.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF BARLEY & HOPS.
Apply at George Anderson's store, or A. Holmes's brewery. Lexington, September 23d, 1799. tf
FEATHERS WANTED.
EXCELLENT PICKED COTTON GIVEN in exchange for an equal weight of GEESE or DUCKS FEATHERS, at this office. January 23d, 1800.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAMUEL & GEORGE TROTTER Have just received from Philadelphia, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE,
CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, Glass, China and Queens-ware, Bar Iron, Steel, &c. &c.
Which, for CASH IN HAND, they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. Lexington, December 25th, 1799.
FOR SALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE, For dry goods or other merchandise, two STALLIONS, of the following description:
LAMPLIGHTER,
A HANDSOME bay, fifteen and a half hands high, well marked, free from all natural blemishes, was raised by Mr. Brock, in Spottsylvania, out of a mare got by the imported Shandy, he was got by Young Celar, who was got by Old Celar, out of a full bred mare. The cross between Shandy and Celar, who were both good for a quarter, has produced the swiftest horses in Virginia, and 'tis believed by judges, that Lamplighter can carry 150lbs and beat any covering horse in the state. He is 8 years old.
The imported horse SHELLY,
Well known in Stafford and Spottsylvania counties, Virginia, as a horse of as fine blood as any in America, which any judge will discover on inspection, he is 15 hands high, and most elegantly formed before, his hind parts suffered a small distortion that has injured their appearance, by hanging in slings during a long spell of boisterous weather, coming from England, but which don't injure his colts—indeed his character as a foal getter is unexceptionable. He is a beautiful bay, well marked, and moves well, he was got by Sir John Shelly's Postmaster, out of a full sister to Hudibras; Postmaster was got by Herod, his dam by Snap; Hudibras was got by Herod, his dam by Blank, grand dam by Cade, great grand dam by Partner.
They are both out of condition at present, but will be in perfection before the 1st day of March. The subscriber would trade them for lands on the north side of Panther creek in Ohio county, at valuation of disinterested men, along with some other property which he would be glad to transfer to that county. Any person inclined to treat will please address
Andrew Stainton, at Mr. Innes Brent's, Lexington.
GINSENG.
WANTED to purchase a few thousand pounds of clean, dry and well picked GINSENG.—Apply at the store of
John Jordan jun.
Who has for sale several valuable tracts of LAND, in this state—also in the Territory North West of the Ohio. Lexington, 3d February, 1800.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington District court, to wit:
Richard Brooks complainant.
against, William Fisher, Lemuel Crittenden, and Suckey his wife, and John Jones, and Sally his wife, heirs and legal representatives of Benjamin Fisher deceased, Margaret Gatewood, executrix, William Gill, and John Kay, executors and the heirs and legal representatives of Andrew Gatewood deceased, defendants.
In Chancery.
THE defendants, William Fisher, Lemuel Crittenden, and Suckey his wife, and John Jones and Sally his wife, heirs and legal representatives of Benjamin Fisher, deceased, having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of our next March term, and answer the complainants bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, agreeable to law, another posted at the door of the court house of Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. L. D. C.
LAWSON M'CULLOUGH, TAYLOR:
TAKES this method of informing his friends and customers, that he has rented a room on Main Street up stairs, in the house where Mr. Robert Barr formerly lived, two doors below Messrs Trotter & Scott's store, where he carries on his business. Those who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done with dispatch, neatness and punctuality. Lexington November 21st, 1799. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL GIVE SALT AND CASH For a few thousand weight of GOOD PORK.
T. HART.
ALL pensions having any demands against Nathaniel Shaw, late agent for James O'Hara, Contractor, or accounts unsettled, will please to come forward without loss of time, in order for settlement. Lexington, 17th Sept. 1799.
GLASS WORKS.
THE gentlemen merchants and citizens of Kentucky, are hereby informed that we have reduced the price of our 8 by 10 window glass to twelve dollars per box, and the other sizes in proportion, at our glass works, at New-Geneva, Fayette county pennsylvania.
J. W. Nicholson, Acting partner of the late firm of Albert Gallatin & Co.
January 2d, 1800. 2m
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the head waters of Stoner, Clark county one yellow bay mare, six years old, thirteen hands high, branded on the near buttock IL—Also one forrel mare colt, both appraised to gl.
Elisba Collins.
Nov. 26th 1799.
A LIST OF NON-RESIDENT'S LANDS as entered with the auditor, lying in Harrison county, and the tax with interest due thereon, for the years thereto annexed.
   Proprietors Acres 1st Year due 2d Year due 3d Year due Water Course For whom entered For whom entered For whom entered Year due 1st Year due 2d Year due 3d Year due     John Jordan 116 28 3d Licking Wm. Lynch John Walker John Walker 234 56 19 18   John Walker 500 79 68 Water creek Wm. Walker John Walker John Walker 234 56 19 18   William Walker 85 13 12 Water creek Wm. Walker John Walker John Walker 234 56 19 18   William Ham 3388 12 12 Water creek Wm. Walker John Walker John Walker 234 56 19 18   William Wyatt 1120 3200 3200 Forks Licking Wyatt & Craig J. Payne J. Payne 234 56 19 18   John Payne 1120 3200 3200 Forks Licking Wyatt & Craig J. Payne J. Payne 234 56 19 18   Nathl. Hamilton 1120 3200 3200 Forks Licking Wyatt & Craig J. Payne J. Payne 234 56 19 18   John Archer 1120 3200 3200 Jewells creek Wyatt & Craig J. Payne J. Payne 234 56 19 18   John Chinn 1120 3200 3200 Mill creek Wyatt & Craig J. Payne J. Payne 234 56 19 18  
To be sold for ready money, on the 1st Tuesday in April 1800, at the court house of Harrison county, the above tracts of land, or so much of each as will discharge the taxes and interest due thereon. The sale to continue two days, if the land is not sold, or the tax paid on the first day. J. MILLER, S. H. C.