The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1800-06-19 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 717.]
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1800.
[VOL. XII.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
ON CLASSICAL LITERATURE.
PHILOLOGUS, No. III.
See the bold Ostrogoths on Latium fall!
POPE.
In some men, there is a malignant passion to destroy the works of genius, literature and freedom. The Vandal & the Monk find equal gratification in it. JUVENAL.
HAVING, I hope, sufficiently, tho' very briefly proved, that the books called the Classics, contain matter fully and richly worthy of that regard, which has for so many ages been paid them, I now pass on to remove some scruples that may arise in the minds of some, with respect to the languages in which they are written.
Objection 1. The Classics we admit, contain very useful precepts, noble sentiments, and sublime conceptions, worthy of our perusal; but as the best of them have been translated into our own language, by the ablest hands, cannot we read them in translations with equal advantage, without that loss of time necessary to an attainment of a competent skill in those dead languages?
Answer. Though it is certainly better to read them in translations, than not to read them at all; yet he, who does not understand them in the original, can form but a very imperfect idea of the beauties of their style, the harmony of their periods, and the elegance of their expression; as the best translations from the Greek and Latin, are, as has been often observed, "like the wrong side of a piece of tapestry compared with the right." The idioms of the ancient, are so widely different from those of the modern tongues, that in the transition from one to another, as in some chemical processes, the spirituous, and more subtle particles evaporate, and leave little else behind than an inert, and insipid substance. He who reads Homer, Virgil, or Horace, in an English translation, tho' executed by the most eminent hands, can have but a very faint idea of the inexpressible graces of those poets.—Translation is but the shadow of originality.—The matter may be preserved, the ideas justly conveyed, the historical part faithfully narrated; but the melody of the verse, the delicacy of sentiment, the graces of diction, with many other nameless beauties, which form a considerable share of the excellence of their poetry, are either wholly lost; or but very faintly represented in translation.—There are many sentences, many phrases, many peculiar modes of speech, in the Latin and Greek Classics, which like some delicate flowers, cannot be transferred from their own native soil, without losing something of their original vividness of colour, or fragraney of odour.
Objection 2. We grant, it is something better to understand them in the original tongues; but still we think, that the acquisition of the dead languages, does not amply compensate us for the time usually spent in attaining them.
Answer. The learned languages are not only necessary for reading the classic authors; but are infinitely useful in understanding the best modern writers in our own language, who abound so much in Latin and Greek quotations, that a person of sensibility, unacquainted with those languages, must often be mortified at his inability to unlock the concealed treasure. Besides, all the modern tongues are chiefly built upon the basis of the ancient.—Near the one half of our language is Latin and Greek, with only the alteration of a letter or two in a word adapting it to the English idioms, & analogy.—So, should we reject the ancient tongues entirely, and banish them from our schools, we must as a natural consequence, throw out of our own language all those words which are immediately derived from them; which would reduce it to a narrower compass than it was in the days of Chaucer; it would thereby be deprived of all its most expressive and sonorous words—nothing remaining but a parcel of insignificant monosyllables.—The English tongue has received its chief characteristic beauties from the Latin and Greek.—To them we owe its strength, force and copiousness.—It was very much enriched, cultivated, and refined, by that group of classical admirers, who graced the literary horizon, and illumined the eastern hemisphere in the polite age of Queen Anne.—He who possesses a
thorough knowledge of the languages of Greece and Rome, is thereby capacitated for a critical reading of the best modern authors, and for understanding their frequent allusions to the ancient mythology. He is capable of tracing words to their root.—His acquaintance with the etymology of words is incomparably greater than that of a mere English scholar.
Objection 3. We don't speak Latin in common conversation, why then should we learn a language that will be of no use to us in our intercourse with the world, and in the common concerns of life.
Answer. I have already shown the advantages of being acquainted with the authors who have written in those languages and though we may not have frequent occasions of conversing in them; yet they qualify us for being more extensively useful and beneficial to society. They have an immediate tendency to improve the taste, and correct the understanding. This elegance of taste is connected with many virtues of the most amiable kind.—This delicacy of taste, which is the primary object of classical discipline, leads to benevolence, beneficence and generosity; increases sensibility; disposes us to commiserate, and do all in our power to alleviate, the distresses and calamities of our fellow-creatures. It humanizes the wildness of nature, and tranquilizes the boiling passions of youth.—
The happy youth, who has acquired a relish for the elegant entertainments of taste, and the study of polite literature, has always at hand, an innocent amusement, in his leisure hours—a refined delight calculated to prevent him from the destructive pleasures, and alluring temptations, that every where surround him. He is not liable to become burthensome to himself, and to society.—He has such a fund of intellectual enjoyment, that he is prevented from debasing himself with low company, and the criminal gratifications of sense, in which the idle and illiterate, to the ruin of their health, morals, and estates are generally immersed—having no other remedy against the intolerable ennui of an indolent life.—It has always therefore appeared to wise men, a most important object in the education of youth to inure their minds early with a relish for the beauties of taste.—It is the dawn of virtue and excellence—a most favorable symptom in a young man. Whereas on the contrary, to see a youth devoid of relish for the beauties of polite literature, may safely be pronounced a bad omen—it argues a defect of sensibility, and a propensity to inferior pursuits, and ignoble practices.
Classical learning is not only requisite to the accomplishment of the gentleman & polite scholar; but is indispensably necessary to the student, in law, physic, & divinity. The lawyer physician, & divine as men for their own sakes, should enlarge their minds, polish and refine their taste, by a complete classical education; and as professional characters, be well acquainted with the Latin and Greek languages. To the student in law, the Latin especially is absolutely requisite; for, to say nothing of the advantages of reading Demosthenes and Cicero, how can he read Blackstone, Bacon, Coke, or any other of the best modern lawbooks, without a knowledge of it? Are not all or the greatest part of the general maxims of law, expressed in the Latin language, and also a multitude of technical terms, chiefly in the same tongue? Must he be reduced to the humiliating necessity of soliciting the assistance of a linguist? His law dictionary will avail him little in the translation, and understanding of, whole Latin sentences comprehending some of the most essential precepts in law.—The student in physic has still more need of these languages. The names of most diseases; simples and compounds in the materia medica; the technical terms in anatomy, surgery, botany, and chemistry, are either in Greek or Latin. The prescriptions and recipes, are by the best authors, for the most part written in the same languages. 'Tis true he may find some help towards the understanding of some of these terms in his medical dictionary; but this would be to encounter two difficulties at once—the study of physic, & the study of languages: a very troublesome undertaking indeed, exhibiting but a poor prospect of arriving at eminence. Here no time is saved, he is now obliged to attend to what he might before have learned at school with greater facility, and at a much less expence. A boy who enters on
the study of medical authors in this manner, seldom acquires more skill in his profession, than a mountebank or charlatan.—The grand object of the divine, is to persuade men to believe and practise the duties of religion and virtue. He has noble and important subjects, but they are become trite and familiar. Every man imagines himself a tolerable judge. The same topics are to be handled by the preacher, that have been hackneyed by thousands of speakers and writers for several ages. There is something so delicate in the structure of the auditory nerves, that renders us incapable of relishing the frequent repetition of known truths, or moral precepts how excellent so ever. It becomes therefore the more necessary for those, who engage in the laudable office of reforming mankind, to be persons of considerable eloquence; well furnished with a rich variety of expression; able to decorate old ideas, and common maxims, with agreeable and pleasing ornaments; and add the grace of novelty to the well-known doctrines of evangelical purity. A man who goes to church, now-a-days, does not expect to receive any new intelligence from the pulpit, or any thing which he has not often heard before. The preacher has, for that reason, the greater need to exhibit his matter in the most striking light, and dress his thoughts in the most lively colours, that they may captivate the imagination, while they inform the understanding, and forcibly impress the heart. His style, notwithstanding, should be free from all affectation; it should neither be frothy, florid, nor turgid; nor abound with pompous rhetorical flourishes; but it should unite elegance with simplicity. In order to this, he should be a man of taste, peculiarly delighted with the models of classic elegance, and whose juvenile hours have been pleasingly employed, in quaffing the ambrosial rills of the Greek and Roman fount.
And further, his chief business being to expound the sacred scriptures, which were originally written in Greek and Hebrew, he ought undoubtedly in order to have a full comprehension of their excellence, be able to read them in their original state. Every one knows, who has attentively compared our vulgar translation with the original, that there are many words & phrases improperly rendered into our tongue, which been a source of many useless contentions, and vain wranglings among the unlearned, which would at once have been decided by an accurate acquaintance with those ancient languages: and besides the writings of the primitive christians and fathers of the church, are either in Latin or Greek; as, St. Chrysostom, St. Augustine, St. Jerome, Luther, Calvin &c.
When I recommend the languages as a primary attainment in a liberal education I would not be understood to mean, that a knowledge of them is all that is necessary to the accomplishment of a scholar. Education may with propriety be compared to a building. Languages may represent the basis, and sciences the superstructure. The foundation should be solid, and formed of durable materials. But, if after laying the foundation, the architect desists, the edifice remains unfinished and consequently useless. The projector should count the cost, and calculate the expence, before he undertakes the work. When we have studied the grand reliques of antiquity, and thereby laid the foundation, we should not then leave off and sit down contented with our acquisitions; but proceed with ardor to raise the superstructure, and finish the fabric with the arts and sciences. He, who attempts to traverse the wide regions of philosophy, and travel through the Encyclopaedia without classical learning, is like the fool in the gospel who built his house upon the sand. Or to change the allusion, he is in the condition of a ship in the midst of the Atlantic without a compass, left to the mercy of the winds and waves.
Objection 4. The study of languages destroys the capacity for science, "kills the seeds of genius, and the philosopher is lost in the linguist."
Answer. Is not this contrary to experience—did the study of languages incapacitate the immortal Newton from penetrating into the most occult secrets of nature, and unfolding the laws by which the universe exists? So far from it, that he wisely chose to communicate his ideas in the Latin tongue. Did the study of languages prevent Milton from soaring a-
loft in the sublimest regions of poesy. Or can a single instance be produced, of a scientific genius impaired by an acquaintance with the learned languages? Such objections do not deserve a serious answer.—There is an intimate connection between language and idea. The study of eloquence and composition has a considerable tendency to improve our intellectual powers. The study of languages leads to a habit of thinking; for no man ever made a tolerable translation from a Greek or Latin author, without comprehending his ideas. A good translation of some of those authors is nearly as difficult as original composition.—Thought and expression are nearly allied, and can hardly be separated.
One inestimable advantage derivable from the study of the classics is, a habit of study. In the infancy of reason, when the memory is the only mental power that can, with advantage, be exercised, children cannot be more profitably employed than in learning languages. Their taste is thus gradually formed; they acquire a fondness for study; their reasoning powers begin to expand; and by the time their understandings are matured, they are happily prepared for tracing the more intricate mazes of science, and for going through a course of university education, with double the advantage of a raw untutored lad, who by the narrow-mindedness of a father, or the two fond indulgence of a mother, has been prevented from reading any thing but the flimsy superficial writings which are in vogue in the fashionable circles, calculated rather for amusement than solid instruction.
Objection 5. Daily observation furnishes us with instances of men, who have learned those languages, and make but a very indifferent figure in the pulpit, at the bar, or in any public office; not even so eminent, nor so successful in the world, as those who know nothing of those languages. We often also hear them complain that they have derived no advantage from their classical knowledge; and lamenting that their time was not, as it might have been, more usefully employed than in learning languages.
Answer. These consequences may proceed from several causes, a few of which I shall attempt to enumerate.
1. The persons may have misapplied their talents. Among so many preachers, lawyers and physicians as we have at present, there must inevitably be different degrees of excellence; it would, indeed, be miraculous if some did not fall even below mediocrity.
2. It may proceed from natural defect, sterility of genius, or dullness of apprehension. Though even in this case, the natural capacity may be considerably improved by education; yet all the united endeavors of schools, colleges and universities, cannot with all their erudition bring genius from a mind where nature has not planted it. Nor can the brightest luminaries in the firmament of wisdom restore sight to the man who was born blind. Where the optic nerves of the mind (if the expression may be allowed) are by nature, imperfect, impaired, or deficient, all the eye-salves ever invented by the art of man cannot effect a cure. And, to use the language of Dr. South "Many a man runs his head against a pulpit, that might have done his country excellent service at a plough-tail."
3. It may proceed from an indolent habit, which is not uncommon with men of considerable talents. They expect all from nature without using sufficient industry. They gain little more than a smattering of the languages, or any other kind of useful knowledge; because they want steadiness enough to apply themselves to their studies, with that assiduity and fixedness of attention, which is absolutely necessary to prepare them for future eminence. And this, I am persuaded, is often the cause of ill success than any natural defect whatever. We hear men very frequently blame nature for their own faults, but I may safely affirm, that for one instance wherein nature is deficient ten may be produced where the fault is in ourselves. We may instance out two boys of equal capacity, and equal ages; the one will receive a good tincture of classical knowledge in two or three years, the other not in seven. The reason is evident, the one is industrious and takes a delight in improving his mind; the other is indolent, studies only by fits & starts, and his chief delight is in idle tricks and trifling mischievous pranks.

A mastering knowledge of any language, or branch of learning, is never productive of any considerable advantage. No wonder then we hear some lament the loss of time, and even take a disgust to classes, as well as all other useful kinds of learning; because they never understand them. Unless a youth is capable of understanding the ideas, and relishing the beauties of an author, it would be unreasonable to expect him to take delight in reading that author, when he is left to himself, and free from the restraint of schools and colleges. And this is one grand source of the present neglect of the learned languages. Not one out of twenty students, who enter upon professions, are so acquainted with the classic authors, as to read them with understanding, and taste their beauties. They learn about as much of the Latin and Greek languages, as they are able to forget in as many years as they were acquiring it. This is not a chimerical idea, nor a vague conjecture, I sincerely wish it was, it is a lamentable fact, a melancholy truth.
4. It may proceed from the inconstancy of man with himself. A modest young man of perfect classical education, when he sees others of superficial acquirements but of bold fronts, succeed to the highest offices in state, accumulate wealth, and receive the flattering incense of popular applause, may be tempted to exclaim, and in the frailty of his nature, may even wish that he had not spent so much time in acquiring solid knowledge; but rather applied himself to the cultivation of the graces, and varnished himself over with those exterior embellishments, which are captivating with the nominal Great , and calculated by their false lustre to dazzle the eyes of the superficial and undiscerning crowd. A scholar or philosopher is but a man, and therefore liable to his whims, frailties, and inconstancies, as well as other men. But no sooner does he retire to his books and private meditation, than his mind becomes composed, he feels an inward tranquility unknown to men of the world, and is agreeably convinced by the cheerfulness and serenity of his soul, that
"One self approving hour whole years outweighs, Of stupid idlers and of loud huzzas"
European Intelligence.
England.
LONDON, March 25.
Orders have been issued at Vienna, prohibiting the printing and publishing, in the imperial dominions, of tales, of ghosts and witches, novels treating of robbers and imposters, publications relating to brotherhood, &c.
March 26.
We have great satisfaction in informing our readers that our private letters from Germany, as well as the public accounts, all agree in representing the answer given by the court of Vienna, to the overtures made by Buonaparte, as conformable in all respects to that which was returned by our ministers. It appears that on the same day on which a separate peace was proposed to the king of Great Britain, a separate peace was proposed to the emperor of Germany. Both have objected to a separate peace, & both have stated, in answer to the communication, that the disposition of the chief consul and his power to act up to that disposition (whatever it might be) must be judged of not by professions, but by experience.
Rumour, however, states, that fresh overtures, have been made to the court of Vienna by Buonaparte, and we are even told, that the British government is in expectation of another courier from Paris.
April 1.
A letter from Deal of the 29th instant says general Coote, had taken lodgings here, to superintend the embarkation of the troops, and this day he set out for Margate, where the 40th regiment is now embarking. The officers are nearly all on board their ships, as they expect an order to sail, either to-morrow or Sunday. It is not certain whether the 52d regiment goes on this expedition.
We learn that the sailing of the expedition was hourly expected at that place. — The ships having on board the troops, were under sailing orders, with their fore top sails loosed, and the officers on board the different ships, were not permitted to go on shore.
Turkey.
CONSTANTINOPLE, January 25.
The grand vizier has at length, opened his military operations against the French, by a successful enterprize. Government has received intelligence, through several Tartars, arrived here from Syria, that the Turkish troops, commanded by
English officers, have taken by storm the fort of Akko, in the desert of Syria, which the French had fortified in such a manner as to be considered the key to Egypt. The grand vizier had caused considerable quantities of heavy artillery to be conveyed from Jaffa, Damascus, and other places against the fort, which, after being surrounded, was summoned to surrender but the French garrison consisting of about 2000 men, refused to comply with the summons, though the force of the besiegers was considerably superior to their own, the fort having likewise been greatly damaged. The Turks determined to carry the place by storm, in which they succeeded. Part of the French garrison were killed, the rest cut their way through. The Turks lost about 1500 men, and the Pacha who commanded the assault, was among the killed. The French general who commanded in the fort has been made prisoner and is on his way hither. Three hundred tongues cut out from the dead bodies of the enemy have arrived here.
Germany.
DONAUESCHINGEN, March 30.
On the 17th, the universally esteemed archduke left his head-quarters. On the 16th, he took leave of his army by the following address:
"On account of the precarious state of my health, I begged his imperial majesty to be relieved in the command of the army, which he has been pleased to confer on gen. Baron Kray. — While acquainting the army with this change, I return my warmest thanks to the generals, officers and troops for the bravery which they have evinced at all times under my command, in the most distinguished manner. Much as I lament on account of my health to separate from comrades whom, on every occasion I found to be brave soldiers, and faithful to his imperial majesty in the highest degree, and whom I esteem and love; as much must I entreat them to preserve in their attachment and fidelity to his imperial majesty, with similar zeal under the command of the gen. of artillery, Baron Kray.
"Henceforth all reports, official statements, &c. are to be directed to general Baron Kray, to whom I have this day resigned the command of the army.
(Signed)
THE ARCHDUKE CHARLES, F. M.
General Kray afterwards published the following general orders to his army:
Donaueschingen, March 18.
"By order of his imperial majesty, I have taken the chief command of this army, which the declining health of his royal highness would not allow him to continue.
"I should want courage, after a predecessor so universally revered, to execute his majesty's orders, was I not convinced of the distinguished spirit which animates the whole army, and which assures me that every member of that great body would feel itself called upon from its own impulse, under any commander, to continue its exertions, by sacrificing all its powers with that glorious zeal which we owe to our most gracious monarch and to the honor of our station.
(Signed)
KRAY, General of Artillery.
LOWER ELBE, April 5.
It seems at length confirmed that prince Suwarrows died suddenly on the second ult. on his estate near Kobrin.
FRANKFORD, April 1.
The campaign it seems will be opened by the Austrians. Yesterday a smart engagement took place in our neighbourhood; the Austrians advanced from Hoechst as far as Wickert, where a skirmish ensued, in which the French lost 6 men killed, and 11 prisoners. — The Austrians had 7 wounded. During the engagement the French garrison at Hoechst advanced, but took no share in it.
It is said that general Klinlin will cross the Rhine, near Phillipburg, with a corps of troops, to make a diversion against Alsace, while general Starry acts on the Mayn and Lower Rhine, thus to divide the French force, and to ease the main body of the Austrian army near the lake of Constance and in the Grison country.
VIENNA, March 1.
We learn that Buonaparte has also made overtures to the court of St. Petersburg, through the minister of a certain neutral power, which, it is added, are made no greater impression there than those made to the court of St. James. These overtures, it is said, related, among other things, to the present situation of the French in Egypt, and to the proposals made by them for evacuating that country.
March 19.
The Turkish Ambassador here, having received dispatches by a courier from Constantinople, has published the following abstract of the capitulation concluded between the Grand Vizier, and the French General Kleber, respecting the evacuation of Egypt: The French evacuate Cairo and proceed to Alexandria and Damietta, which fortresses will be delivered to the French on the 1st. of February, at which period the French and the Turks will mount guard together. As soon as possible, but within three months at farthest, the Porte shall provide a sufficient number of transports for conveying to Toulon such of the French troops as are in health; but the sick who shall afterwards recover will not be sent off before all the debts contracted by the French shall have been paid. General Kleber is to embark for France on board a French frigate, in the harbour of Alexandria, under Turkish colours, to prevent his being detained by the blockade of the English. All the property of the French republic, not excepting the apparatus of the learned institute, is to be given up to the Porte. The intrenchments made by the French shall remain in their present state, and all the artillery is to remain in them. The Grand Vizier promises by the great prophet that he will take under his powerful protection all the French and every individual of them. All the French excepting General Kleber, are considered prisoners of war, even after their arrival in France, they shall not serve against the Porte or his allies, during their lifetime and must remain at the distance of fifty miles from the theatre of war. The Grand Vizier makes a present to General Kleber of the frigate on board of which he is to sail to Europe, and of six Arabian horses; but the latter promises on his honour and conscience, to deliver up the whole of the correspondence that has been carried on with the Pashas of Egypt and Syria. To the day of their departure from Egypt the French shall be provided with all the necessary articles at the expence of the Grand Seigneur."
Italy.
VENICE, March 14.
This morning about 11 o'clock, the great news resounded from the conclave of the election of a new Pope in the person of Cardinal Gregoria Barnaba Chiarmonti, on whom scarcely any body had fixed his thoughts before.
He was born on the 11th of August, 1742, at Caccena, in the Ecclesiastical States, the native place of Pius.
In the 16th year of his age he entered the order of the Benedictines. Pope Pius IV. elevated him to the dignity of a Cardinal. The name which the new head of the church will adopt, is not yet known.
The rejoicings throughout Venice on this happy occasion are hardly to be described, the more so as the long delayed election had caused much anxiety to our inhabitants.
The Nobili Giultiani has sent to the conclave a silver crucifix for the new Pope, which is of a most exquisite workmanship and a real master piece of art.
March 21.
The new elected Pope, Pius the VII was crowned this day.
ROME, January 28.
By letters from Naples, we learn that there has been a rising of 4000 republicans in that city, headed by two noblemen, one by the name of Caraccioli, after some slight success they were defeated. On the other hand executions are so common at Naples, that they no longer attract the notice of spectators. 4000 Russians are expected from Brindisi to reinforce the garrison; it is also expected the court will shortly return to the capital.
Arrestations continue at Rome; several public edifices is full of prisoners, the famine daily augments; the loaf of bread, formerly of 12 ounces is reduced to five and is distributed at the bakers at the point of the bayonet; not a day passes, but there are more or less persons killed and wounded in the crowd.
GENOA, February 10.
Every account from Italy adds to our sorrow for the sufferings of the people of that beautiful, but at present unhappy country; notwithstanding the oppression in which they are held, their hearts still pant for liberty, and whenever they perceive the banners of freedom, they fly to
them, regardless of the consequences. As the garrison of Ancona approached Bologna on their return to France, agreeable to capitulation, the Bolognese patriots perceiving the French uniform, were led to believe that the republican troops were advancing to attack the Austrians, under this persuasion, they came out of the city in a body to meet the French, with intention to join and assist them, but they soon discovered their error, and that this brave and unfortunate garrison was no longer in a situation to attack, being escorted by an Austrian guard. The unhappy patriots dearly paid for their momentary joy, they were arrested and a great number received the batinado in the public square, neither sex nor age were exempted from this severe punishment.
The inhabitants of Reggio experienced the same rigorous treatment. Reggio, the first of the Italian cities, had set up the standard of liberty. Their oppression accordingly distinguished them by the mode of punishment inflicted. They transported the greater part of the inhabitants, and at one time they had determined to destroy the city in toto.
Helvetic Republic.
HAGUE, April 1.
They write from Calais under the 26th of March, that the flags of truce from Dover had increased very much in the past fortnight and that citizen Otto, who had for some weeks been expected to return, still remained in England, which animated their hopes that a secret negotiation was on foot between the English government and Buonaparte. Many are of opinion, that one of the French princes will be brought to succeed the French consul.
Letters from Posen, in South Prussia, of the 28th of March state that the intelligence of the death of Prince Italisko, count Suwarrows, Rumikio, is fully confirmed, by two letters from Mielnik, six miles from Bresze, of the 11th and 15th ult. He died suddenly on the 2d of March, at his estate near Kobrin.
American Intelligence.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, May 19.
Cowardly Barbarity!!
In the beginning of last week, it was rumoured, that a lady had been stabbed on the Sunday evening preceding, by a person unknown; but as no name was mentioned, it was conceived to be a false report, and did not receive the attention it merited. During the whole of the week, tales of females being stabbed or abused after dark, were flying about, but still were unheeded. Yesterday, however, conceiving it our duty to ascertain the truth or falsity of these reports, we endeavoured to investigate the matter. The result of this investigation, enables us to state, that some unknown villain, has for ten days past, carried on a most barbarous and systematic plan for torturing defenceless women.
Within this time, not less than a dozen have been stabbed by him, one of whom is not likely to recover. Four of them we have seen and conversed with. One of these, a married lady, states that on passing Elbow lane in Third-street, in the dusk of the evening, with a child in her arms, a man rushed upon her from the alley, gave her a violent blow on the back with some sharp instrument and ran off. Another of them was wounded in the same way, at the same place a few evenings after. The third was walking in Arch-street, near the Friends' burial ground when a man seized and attempted to stab her, but the instrument only pierced her cloaths. The fourth was walking alone in Third-street, near the sign of the plough, about nine o'clock at night, when a man came behind her and stabbed her four times in the back. She called for assistance, but the villain fled into Church alley and escaped. She was immediately conveyed to a neighbouring house, where a shoemaker's awl, which he had left in her back, was extracted. This the lady has now in her possession. It appears to us from comparing the different accounts that this diabolical business is carried on by one person only, as all four ladies nearly agree in the description of his person and cloathing, & their wounds are supposed to have been made by the same kind of instrument. In some instances he has beaten females in the most cruel manner. Attempts have been made to discover him but they have hitherto proved fruitless. We have not heard of his attacking any female unless unprotected.
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May 28.
"By a gentleman direct from Paris we learn, that our Envoys had been several days on the work of negotiation; but a short suspension had taken place on account of the indisposition of Mr. Murray; every thing is said to have gone on well."
"Business at Hamburg was recovering; few failures occur."
"We have the treaty between the French and Batavian republics."
May 30.
It is reported, that the Chevalier D. Yrujo, his Catholic Majesty's minister, here has been recalled. It is also said, that the Chevalier has been nominated to an important diplomatic station in an European court.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Petersburg to the Editor, dated May 20 1800.
"On Sunday last, an unlucky affair occurred in this town, between Mr. Thomas Field, editor of the Republican, and Mr. Thomas Cross. The latter gentleman was killed. The circumstances, as far as I can learn them are as follows. Some days before this Mr. Field and Mr. Cross had a trifling difference. On this the latter provided himself with a pair of pistols, and a loaded horse whip. He declared that on sight he would give Mr. Field a drubbing, at the muzzle of a pistol. Mr. Field was informed of this and, as a necessary consequence, he provided himself with a pair of pistols. On Sunday morning he was met at the market house by Mr. Cross and, after a few words the latter struck Mr. Field, and continued his blows for several minutes. Mr. Field repeatedly called out to the bystanders to take him away; but as no person interfered, or shewed a disposition for interfering, he drew out one of the pistols from his pocket and shot Mr. Cross. The ball entered just below the left breast, and Cross expired in about fifteen minutes. Mr. Field immediately surrendered himself to the magistrates; and an examination took place, when he was committed for further trial on Friday next."
Porcupine who was so warmly patronized in this city and who lately took refuge in New-York, failed for England on Tuesday last—John Ward Fenno succeeds Porcupine in the Book-selling business, at New-York.
New-Jersey
TRENTON, May 27
The president of the United States has been pleased to grant pardons to Jno. Fries, John Getman, and Frederick Hainy, who were convicted of treason, at the last circuit court, and sentenced to be executed on Friday the 3d inst.
On Wednesday last at three o'clock in the afternoon, the marshal delivered to each of the above persons, a pardon in form, to the inexpressible joy of themselves and their families—and they were immediately released from imprisonment.
The president of the United States has issued a proclamation granting pardon to all persons concerned in the Northampton insurrection, except those already indicted or convicted.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25.
For some nights past the most horrid cruelty has been practised in this city, upon the persons of unprotected females, by some unknown villain who has attacked and stabbed them. The weapon used has been a Shoemakers Awl, one having been extracted from the back of a lady. The attacks are confined to no particular quarter—it has been done in several streets and at various hours after dark—it is hoped the villain will not long escape justice.
Andrew Ellicot, esquire, commissioner on the part of the United States, for adjusting and settling the line between the United States and the Spanish territory, arrived at Philadelphia on Monday the 19th inst. in the Schooner Genet , from Savannah.
Georgia
AUGUSTA, May 7.
We learn from captain John M'Alister, who arrived here on Monday last, that previous to his leaving Greensborough, a gentleman of respectability had arrived there from the Creek nation, who informed that runners had been sent to col. Hawkins, with information that another vessel loaded with arms ammunition and cloathing, had been sent from New-Providence to Augustus G. Bowles, that it had been run ashore near where Bowles, and some Indians were fishing,
but that being closely pursued by three Spanish vessels, only six kegs of powder, a few arms and twenty men, could be got ashore, before the Spaniards took possession of her. Considerable murmuring and disturbance it is said was excited among the Lower Creeks, when informed by Bowles of the capture of their goods by the Spaniards.
Vermont.
WINDSOR, May 13.
Friday evening last, the circuit court of the United States, closed its session in this town, in the course of which, Mr. Anthony Haswell, printer of Bennington, was tried for a seditious publication in his paper, found guilty, and received sentence of two months imprisonment, and to pay a fine of 200 dollars.
Lexington, June 19.
A gentleman just from the waters of Cumberland river, informs us, that the Indians on Lynn Camp creek since the murder of Johnson, have committed many depredations—have stolen a number of horses; and so great was their dread, that almost the whole of that settlement have moved into the more inhabited part of this state. Our informant adds, that the people are very much alarmed all along the frontiers; and that an express had been sent forward to the colonel of Lincoln county for a proper guard to protect them.
Herald.
A half sheet of the Laws of the United States accompanies this paper.
LEXINGTON LODGE No. 25.
THE members are requested to be punctual in their attendance at their Lodge Room on Tuesday the 24th inst. precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M. it being the anniversary of Saint John the Baptist.
By order of the worshipful master, Thos. Bealy, Sec. June 10, 1800.
NOTICE.
WILL be sold at public sale, in the town of Hartford, on the first Tuesday in August next, (it being court day) one house and lot in said town, and one out lot containing three acres belonging thereto, together with some out-lands—it being the property of Joseph Barnett dec. now in the hands of the commissioners. The whole will be sold on six months credit, the purchaser giving bond and approved security.
Harrison Taylor, Henry Rhodes, Stephen Cleaver, } Comm'rs. June 14th, 1800. 3t
NOTICE.
THAT I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Ohio county, on Monday the 11th of August next, at the Long Narrows, on the lower side of Rough creek, and about two miles above Hartford town, to perjure the testimony of sundry witnesses to establish certain calls and boundaries to an entry made in the name of Joseph Barnett, of fifteen thousand acres, and from thence to the beginning of said entry, the north east corner of Julius Coleman's 1000 acre survey, and from thence to the beginning corner of the interfering entry, in the name of William Fullerton, of ten thousand acres—the south east corner to Thomas Coleman's survey, of one thousand acres—and to do such other acts and things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law, and continue from day to day until the business is done.
Alexander Barnett.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
ONE or two active lads about sixteen or seventeen years of age, as APPRENTICES to the HATTING BUSINESS, apply to George Weigart, High Street Lexington, } June 13th, 1800. 3t
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, (living near Truxall's mill, in Scott county) on any accounts whatever, are hereby informed, I have duly authorized James Bliss, of Lexington, attorney at law, to receive the amount of their respective debts, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge to
John Powlass.
January 13th 1800 N. B. Such as neglect this intimation will be sued without further notice. J. P. 3t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Washington county, on the Rolling fork, near the mouth of the South fork, a brown mare, about 13 hands high, 12 years old, one of her feet shews as if she has had the foot distemper, branded thus 3, on the near shoulder, and thus on the off 11, appraised to 121.
Richard Melan.
April 17th, 1800.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the plantation of John Fowler, one mile from Lexington, about the 25th April, two bright bay horse colts; one three years old next fall, the other one year old this spring, neither of them docked or branded, nor a white spot about them. Any person who will bring the said colts to the said Fowler's plantation, or give the subscriber, living at said Fowler's, information so he may get them, shall receive the above reward.
Henry Ball.
8th May, 1800. 3t
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
OHIO COUNTY.
Aquila Field,
vs.
James Cornick, and Eleanor Morgan,
In Chancery.
SATISFACTORY proof being made to this court that the defendant James Cornick is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of our November court next, to answer the complaints bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, that another copy be set up on the court house door in this county, and another copy be posted up at the house door of John Atherton some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A Copy.
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Test.
Aquila Field, C. Q. C.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR apprehending, bringing home, or securing in jail, a Mulatto Man, named PHIL, formerly the property of Mr. Innes Brent, of Lexington. He has been caught once or twice, since he left home, and has made his escape—he is lurking about in the neighborhood of this place.
Richard Higgins,
near Lexington.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.
THOSE indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to discharge their respective accounts. Those who neglect to comply with this notice previous to the 20th of next month, are informed that suits will be commenced against them without discrimination.
Robert Barr.
March 12, 1800.
FOR SALE,
FIVE HUNDRED acres of land on the waters of Slate, or Lulbulgrud, 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 McDowell.
April 9th, 1799.
A GREEABLY to a decree of the worshipful the quarter session court of the county of Fayette, will be sold at public sale on the 30th day of June next, at the late dwelling house of John Gels dec all the Slaves belonging to the said decedent's estate, consisting of Men, Women and Children. Twelve months credit will be given the purchasers, on their giving bond and approved security to the administrators.
30th May, 1800. } John Gess adm'r. } Sarah Gess ad'x. } Edm. Bullock. } H. Harri v. } John Hendly, } Orwin Winn, } Comm'rs.
DANVILLE DISTRICT, fa.
May term, 1800.
Andrew M c Caflin, complainant, against
Adam Truxall, Hugh M c Dermitt and Edward Northcraft Callum, defendants, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Truxall having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable 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 state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he do appear here on the 3d day of the next August term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, another copy posted up at the court-house door, and a third copy published at the Danville meeting house door, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A Copy.
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Willis Green, C. D. D. C.
DANVILLE DISTRICT, fa.
May term, 1800.
Andrew M c Caflin, complainant, against
John Truxall and Hugh M c Dermitt, defendants, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Truxall having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable 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 state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he do appear here on the 3d day of the next August term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, another copy posted up at the court-house door, and a third copy published at the Danville meeting house door, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A Copy.
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Willis Green, C. D. D. C.
NOTICE,
THAT on the 14th of this inst. being Fayette court-day, Thomas Sevenigam proved a forrel horse which was put in the stray-pen, to be the property of Geo. Miller—on further examination it appeared that the said Sevenigam was mistaken, as the horses are very much alike. The horse is now in my possession; he is a forrel, a blaze face, one hind foot white, no brand perceivable, about fourteen hands high. The taker up of the horse is desired to give information of the place of his residence, and name, that the horse may be returned.
*2t
Jacob Colvin.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the head of Cartridges creek, a forrel mare, about twelve hands and an half high, a blaze face, her off hind foot white, branded thus W on the near shoulder, very old, appraised to 51.
John M c Elroy.
April 19th, 1800.
Entertainment for Travellers.
THE subscriber having opened a house of entertainment, near the residence of Major Lee, on the road leading from Lexington to Frankfort, hopes by a steady attention to the accommodation of his customers, to receive a share of the public patronage. He is provided with good Pasture, Hay, Oats and Corn, for horses—and Travellers may depend upon being supplied with good Liquors, the best of Eatables, and comfortable Bedding.
I. Pierson.
June 5th, 1800.
The Tavern is situated about half way between Lexington and Frankfort.
NOTICE.
HEREBY forewarn all persons from crediting my wife Elizabeth, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
Philip Nagley.
June 5th, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Woodford county, on the Kentucky river, about one mile below the mouth of Greers creek, a dun colored Bay Mare, about four feet eight or nine inches high, about eight or nine years old, branded with a horse shoe on the left ribs, with a small blaze in her forehead, appraised to 131. 10s.
Edward Trabue.
February 15th, 1800.
SLAVES TO SELL.
ON Friday the 27th day of this inst. will be offered for sale, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES, at Mr. Samuel Hounback's mill, in the county of Bourbon—one half the purchase money in Cash, the other half in good Horses, at cash price. The slaves will consist of men, women, boys and girls—an undoubted title will be made, if required, by
Henry Bell.
June 9th, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Huston, at Doudglas's mill, a bay mare, with a blaze face, four years old this spring, no brand about four feet seven inches high, posted, and appraised to 91.
Joshua Hall.
April 18, 1800.
READY FOR THE PRESS,
And will be published as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be procured,
THE ADVENTURES AND VOYAGES
OF THE
FRENCH EMIGRANTS,
In the course of the
REVOLUTION.
Translated from the French,
By A LADY
THIS work, throwing a strong light upon some of the events of the revolution, seems to us to be impartial, and bears the character of truth, together with the entertainment of a novel. Its utility will be acknowledged by all the friends of Liberty, even in the present situation of affairs in France.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this paper, at two dollars per annum, paid in advance, will be received at the following post offices, viz. in Frankfort by Mr. Daniel Bradford—in Harrodsburg, by Mr. George Marr—in Danville, by Mr. Josiah Moore—at Bardstown, by Mr. James E. Winn—and at Washington, by Mr. E. Harris—who are also furnished with the accounts of those whose papers have been lodged in their respective offices, and are hereby authorized to receive payment.
JOHN BRADFORD.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.
Mr. Anthony Haswell, in Vermont, is sentenced to two months imprisonment and 200 dollars fine, for publishing an advertisement for a lottery, signed by two respectable subscribers.
RICHMOND, May 28,
The circuit court of the United States for the middle district, met in this city and proceeded to business on Friday last
The grand jury consisted of the most respectable citizens from different and remote quarters of the state, and were addressed by the honorable judge Chase, in a style equally pleasing, pertinent and impressive—Suaviter in modo—fortiter in re!
They presented James Thomson Callender of Scotland, as the author of a pamphlet entitled "The Prospect Before Us." Professedly written to influence the coming election of president of the United States; and for this purpose availing itself of every species of misrepresentation and abuse of the political and moral principles of Mr. Adams.
An indictment was forthwith filed by the district attorney, and being returned "a true bill," a warrant was issued against Mr. Calender, who (after a search of three days) was brought into court in custody of the marshal, and ruled to bail for his appearance—himself in the sum of two hundred dollars and two sureties in one hundred dollars each.
The lenity and moderation of the judge in this particular (which was felt and acknowledged by Mr. C. himself) resulted from enquiry and were dictated we presume by a regard to his pecuniary circumstances, which were found to be such as not to justify a binding in a heavier sum. ( Virginia Federalist. )

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
SYMPATHY.
SOFT magic tenant of the soul! The birds congenial minds unite— That sways us with a mild control, Instructing us in true delight: From every gross enjoyment free, Hail heart-subduing SYMPATHY! What smoothes the rugged brow of woe, And mingles pleasures, e'en with tears? What bids the softest transports flow— Extracts the poisons from our cares? 'Tis the sweet grace that dwells in thee, Thou soothing Spirit, SYMPATHY! Continue fairy pow'rs to bind, My Sufan's tender heart to mine: Contented let me ever find, Her fondest thoughts to me incline! For while she turns her love to thee, That love is mine, sweet SYMPATHY!!
ANECDOTE.
A Frenchman being taken prisoner by the Algerines, was asked what he could do as a slave? his answer was, he had been used to a sedentary employment.—Well then said the pirates, we will put on you a pair of feather breeches, and make you batch chickens."
ALEXANDER PARKER,
SHAS just imported from Philadelphia, and opened at his store in Lexington, opposite the court-house, a LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Queens, China and Glass Ware, Which he will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Lexington, April 1st, 1800.
N. B. In the above assortment, there are the best of Sherry, Port, and Teneriff Wines, the best of Lime Juice, Spirits and French Brandy, likewise Boulton Cloths, Silks and Mullins assorted, Hilling Hoes, and cut Nails assorted, Sickles, English & Dutch Scythes, Red Wood, Paints and Brushes, Sheet Tinn in box es, Sheet Copper, and Tub-mill Irons.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE STAND FOR A TAVERN OR STORE, AND PLANTATION, containing 150 acres of Land, lying six miles from Lexington, on the Hickman road. There is a framed house, 22 by 28 feet, a framed barn, 24 by 36 feet, smoke-house and other out houses; 250 bearing peach trees; and a small apple orchard; 14 acres of good meadow, and 10 of pasture; about 70 acres of cleared land. An indisputable title will be given, it being part of Gen. Stevens's survey of military land. For terms, apply to the subscriber, on the premises. Esq. I will take one half the value of the above tract, in Lands in the North-Western Territory, between the Sciota and Little Miami. J. S.
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.
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.
GINSENG.
I WISH to purchase twenty thousand pounds of clean well dried Merchandize
GINSENG,
Either in small parcels or packed in good tight barrels, I would recommend to persons who can procure considerable quantities to apply and contract for the same.
I have just received an addition to my assortment of Merchandize which will be sold at the most reduced prices, for cash, Ginseng, country Sugar, and Linen. William West. Lexington, 20th May, 1800.
INDIA MUSLINS.
A few pieces for sale at a LOW PRICE for CASH—enquire of the Printer here-of. 2t*
N. BURROWES
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general that he has removed from the brick house adjoining Mr. J. Jordan, and Messrs S. & G. Trotter, to the brick house opposite the court house and next door above Mr. A. Parker—where he has in addition to his former assortment, Hard, Crockery and Glass Wares, also complete sets of China Tea Ware.
N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment, as I shall shortly start for Philadelphia. Lexington, 10th May, 1800.
LANDS TO SELL.
At a Reasonable Price, viz. 1363 2 3 acres, in Montgomery county, bounded on the south by Red river, on the north by Beaver creek, and a branch of Slate, the tract includes the whole Indian creek and its branches which afford many seats for mills, it is well timbered and watered with a great number of never-failing springs besides Indian creek, its soil is very fertile fit for cultivation tho' broken, it is intermixed with fine bottoms, with a little trouble and a small expence valuable profits out of cultivation may be got in some part of the tract. The title is sputable.
11646 1 3 acres, on the north side of the North fork of Kentucky river about 8 miles above the mouth, running up the river with the meanders thereof 1000 poles when reduced to a straight line, the soil pretty level and rich. The title indisputable.
2367 1 2 acres, on the waters of the North fork of Rock-Castle river, Madison county.
300 acres, in Garrard county on White Oak run opposite the mouth of Hickman creek, the road to Danville crosses the tract N. E. & S. W. about 2 3 of a mile, it is of a very early entry.
418 acres, military land on the bank of Cumber land river joining the town of Clarksville well watered and timbered.
46 town lots and out lots in the said town of Clarksville.
6000 acres, of land in several small grants reserved by the state of Virginia, and confirmed by two acts of Congress, lying on the bank of the river Kaskaskias, near the town of the same name, territory N. W. of the Ohio.
200 acres, military land in the Illinois grant N. W. of the Ohio, 918 poles from the river and opposite 18 miles inland which lies about 25 miles above Louiville, the tract is not far from a flourishing settlement in the grant.
N. B. Negros, Produce, Merchandize, Lotts & Houses in Lexington, Paris or Danville will be taken in part; a good plantation between Lexington and Mount Sterling will command a profitable bargain for the purchaser of a considerable quantity of said lands. For further information apply to P. D. Robert, High Street Lexington.
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STATE OF KENTUCKY,
and HARRISTOWN DISTRICT, to wit. John Bland's heirs and devisees, complainants, against Edward S. Thomas, and Gerrard Briscoe, defendants, In Chancery.
THE defendant Gerrard Briscoe not having entered his appearance agreeable to law & the rules of this court & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 30th day of the next July term & answer the complainants' bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky news-papers for two months successively, and published at the door of Cox's creek meeting house on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court-house of Nelson county. A Copy. Teste. *gw Ben Grayson, c. c.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to sell six or seven likely young NEGRO BOYS and MEN. For terms apply to him at his farm, four miles from Lexington, on Strode's road. Thos. Hart jun. 12th May, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT JOHN JORDAN JUN. has taken his brother GEORGE W. JORDAN, into partnership, and the business in future will be carried on under the name and firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co.—Who have just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF EUROPEAN, EAST AND WEST INDIA GOODS, Which they are determined to sell at the most reduced prices for CASH, or such PRODUCE as may suit them. JOHN JORDAN JUN. intends setting out for Philadelphia, on the 1st July next—he therefore requests those indebted to him either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and discharge the same before the above time. tf
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, will come forward and settle, without the least delay, as I am about to leave this state for a considerable time. Variations from this notice will be attended with serious consequences. Nathaniel Shaeffer. 31st May, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in
Woodford county, near Froman's mill, a bay mare, about thirteen hands three inches high, supposed to be eight or nine years old, has a star in her forehead, her near hind foot white, no brands perceivable, appraised to $1, 10s. Rd. M. Thomas. April 7th, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
JACOB STARNS shall attend with witnesses, on the first day of July next, at the house of Robert Clendinen, in Bourbon county, one mile east of Hornback's mill, to take the depositions of several witnesses, and perpetuate testimony respecting his pre-emption of one thousand acres, on the waters of Strode's creek. William Campbell. 9th June, 1800.
JUST RECEIVED
FROM PHILADELPHIA & BALTIMORE, AND NOW OPENING BY JOHN A. SEITZ, IN the stone house at the corner of Main and Mill streets, formerly occupied by Seitz & Lauman, and lately by Mr. John Jordan jun.
AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods; Groceries; Hard, Glass, Queens & China Wares; Also, a constant supply of Salt, Castings, Nails, Bar-Iron, &c. &c. Which will be sold cheap for CASH, or such COUNTRY PRODUCE as may occasionally suit him.
Those who have accounts with the late firm of SEITZ & LAUMAN, yet unsettled, are again solicited to come forward and close them, as a delay may prove very injurious both to the debtor and creditor. Lexington, June 3d, 1800.
WAR DEPARTMENT, March 12, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1800, to the 30th day of September 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein-after mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the 1st day of January, in the year 1801, to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein-after mentioned, viz.
First.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Oswego; at Niagara; at Pittsburg; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Vincennes and Logansport; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river, to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Ouatanon, on the river Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.
Second.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio, to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky, and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South-west Point; at Tellico Block House; at St. Stevens, or other fort or post on the rivers Mobile or Tombigby, and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee, and within the boundary of the United States.
Third.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Point Petre; at Colerain; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee & Altamaha, & at all other places in the Creek nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson; at Fort Pinckney; at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina.
Fifth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort; at Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.
Sixth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk; at Portsmouth; at Kempville; at Charlottetown; at Winchester; at Staunton; at Richmond; at Alexandria; at Leesburg; at Fredericksburg; at Culpeper; at Harper's ferry, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of Virginia.
Seventh.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry; at Baltimore; at Annapolis; at Fredericktown; at Leonardtown; at Hagerstown; at Bladensburg; at Georgetown; at Easttown; at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.
Eighth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin; at Philadelphia; at Darby; at Lancaster; at Wilkesbarre; at Reading; at Bristol; at Yorktown; at Carlisle; at Lewistown (Mifflin county); at Bedford; at Greenburg; at Washington; at Easttown; at Wilmington; at Christiana; at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania & Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Ninth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack; at Elizabethtown; at New Brunswick; at Burlington; at Woodbury; at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey.
Tenth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-point; at Flushing; at Harlem; at West-Chester; at Poughkeepsie; at Kenderhook; at Stillwater; at Newburg; at Albany; at Conesjoharie; at Cherry-Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New-York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Eleventh.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford; at Meriden; at New-London; at Brooklyn; at Windham; at Litchfield; at Guilford; at New-Haven; at Fairfield; at Danbury; at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut.
Twelfth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's point; at Newport; at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland, in the District of Maine; Gloucester; Cape Ann; Salem; Marblehead; Boston; at Springfield; at Uxbridge; and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.
Fourteenth.—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth; at Exeter; at Windham; at Bennington; at Rutland; or at any Fort, place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of New-Hampshire and Vermont.
The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soap, at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac; Detroit; Niagara; and Oswego; for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the
commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for articles when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and at all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable characters and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. 1awt10jly
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April 21, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
IN pursuance of the act of congress, passed on the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred, intitled "An act in addition to an act, intitled, an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen," as follows:
1st. All the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the Indian boundary line of the tract of land referred to in said act, except the fractional quarter townships, number four in township number seven of range number twenty: Also, all the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the river Scioto, except the quarter townships number one and four, in township number one of range number nineteen; the quarter townships number two and three of township number three, in range number nineteen; and the quarter townships number one and four in township number five, of range number twenty; together with the 50 quarter townships hereafter described, are reserved to be located, for the original holders of warrants granted for military services, or their heirs, in lots of one hundred acres, pursuant to the act above recited.
2d. The following is a description of the 50 quarter townships referred to in the preceding article and which were designated by lot in the presence of the secretary of War, pursuant to the act above recited.
   Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot.     1 8 3 6 2 1 10 1 2 1 2 2   2 8 4 7 2 2 11 1 3 2 2 3   3 5 1 8 2 3 12 1 4 3 2 4   4 7 2 9 2 4 13 1 5 4 2 5   5 7 3 10 2 5 14 1 6 5 2 6    
3d. All the lands in each of the above fifty quarter townships, and in the fractional parts of quarter townships before described, have been divided upon the respective plats thereof, as returned by the surveyor general, into as many lots of one hundred acres each, as the quantity such quarter township or fraction is stated to contain will admit, in the manner pointed out and required by the above recited act.
4th. The plats divided as aforesaid into lots of one hundred acres, are deposited in the office of the register of the treasury where the locations are to be made; and upon surrendering the warrants which shall be thus located, patents will be issued in the manner and upon the conditions prescribed by law.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Secretary of the Treasury. April 22.
JOHN SOMERVILLE,
(LATE OF KNOXVILLE,) RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed to Nashville, where he has commenced
TAVERN-KEEPING,
In the houses formerly occupied by Maj. Lewis and lately by Joseph Coleman Esq. Those who will please to call on him may depend upon receiving the best entertainment the situation of the country and market will afford. Nashville, April 29, 1800.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber, (on the 7th inst.) living in Jessamine county, a bright mulatto Negro Wench, named JUDE—she has a down look, thick lips, and a very bushy head, about five feet five inches high. If any person or persons should take up the said Negro, and will secure her, so that the owner gets her again, they shall be handsomely rewarded. Marstin Clay. June 9th, 1800.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ss.
June Quarterly Court, 1800. James M'Elroy, complainant, against John Irvine, defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable 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 the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he appear here on the first Tuesday in August next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Kentucky papers for two months successively, and published at the Baptist meeting-house near Robert Chandler's some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also a copy to be posted up at the door of the court-house in Washington county. A Copy. Teste, John Reed C. W. C.

as to such justice of any inferior or county court shall not have authority to take bail for such person.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice president of the United States, and
President of the Senate,
APPROVED—April 22, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXXI.
An ACT to establish a general Stamp office.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there shall be appointed an officer to be denominated Superintendent of Stamps, whose duty it shall be to
superintend the stamping and marking of all vellum, parchment and paper; to distribute the same among the officers who are, or
shall be authorized to secure and collect the duties thereupon, and to keep fair and true records and accounts of his proceed-
ings; which said officer, to be appointed, shall be subject to
the superintendence, control, and direction of the Treasury
Department, according to the respective authorities and du-
ties of the officers thereof; and shall, for the better execution
of the duties and trusts in him reposed, observe and execute
such directions as he shall from time to time receive from said
department.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said superin-
tendant shall hold his office at the seat of the government of
the United States, and shall be allowed as a compensation for
his services the sum of two thousand dollars annually, to be
paid quarter-yearly at the Treasury of the United States; His
allowance, and shall also be allowed the necessary expenses of office rent, privilege
fuel, printing and packing, and of procuring books and stationa-
ry for the use of his office, and that all letters and packages to
and from him shall be free of postage.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said superinten-
dant shall, with the approbation of the principal officer of the
Treasury department, employ such number of clerks and other
assistants in his office as shall be found necessary; and shall ap-
portion and vary the compensation to each, in such manner as
the services rendered by each shall in his judgment require:
Provided, That the whole amount of the compensations to said
clerks and assistants shall not exceed two thousand five hundred
dollars annually.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said superinten-
dant shall, within three months after entering upon his office, give bond
thereof, and for the settlement of his accounts at the period

may be) and will return the same to the Secretary of State agreeably to the directions of an act of congress, intitled "An act providing for the second census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States," according to the best of my ability: and the affiants oath or affirmation in the form following: I, A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will make a just and perfect enumeration and description of all persons resident within the division assigned to me by the marshal of the district of (or the secretary of the territory of as the case may be) and make due return thereof to the said marshal (or secretary) agreeable to the directions of an act of congress, intitled "An act providing for the second census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States," according to the best of my ability.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED—April 12, 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXIV.
An ACT for the relief of the corporation of Rhode Island college.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That the accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to liquidate and settle the claims of the corporation of Rhode Island college, for compensation for the use, and occupation of the edifice of the said college, and for injuries done to the same, from the tenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, to the twentieth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty, by the troops of the United States; and that the sum which may be found due to the said corporation, for damages done to, and occupation of the said edifice, as aforesaid, be paid them out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED—April 16, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of United States.

CHAPTER XXIX.
An ACT fixing the rank and pay of the commanding officer of the Corps of Marines.
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled , That a Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant shall be appointed to command the corps of marines, and shall be entitled to the same pay and emoluments as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the army of the United States ; any thing in the act for the establishing and organizing a marine corps to the contrary notwithstanding ; and that the office of Major of the said corps shall thereafter be abolished.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate,
APPROVED—April 22, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States. 
CHAPTER XXX.
An ACT supplementary to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers,
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled , That from and after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for any military officer, who may have charge or custody of any person or persons, who may have been, or shall be apprehended in the Indian country, over and beyond the boundary line between the United States and the said Indian tribes, in violation of any of the provisions or regulations of the act, intitled “An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers,” to conduct him or them to some one of the justices of the inferior or county court of any county nearest to the place of his arrest, who, if the offence is bailable, is hereby authorized to take proper bail, if offered, in like manner as the judge of the superior court of any state is authorized to do, in and by the act above recited ; unless such person, holden in custody as aforesaid, shall be charged upon oath with murder, or any other offence punishable with death, in which

CHAPTER XXV.
An ACT to extend the privilege of obtaining patents for useful discoveries and inventions, to certain persons therein mentioned, and to enlarge and define the penalties for violating the rights of patentees.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all and singular the rights and privileges given, intended or provided to citizens of the United States, respecting patents for new inventions, discoveries, and improvements, by the act, intitled "An act to promote the progress of useful arts, and to repeal the act heretofore made for that purpose," shall be, and hereby are extended and given to all aliens who at the time of petitioning in the manner prescribed by the said act, shall have resided for two years within the United States, which privileges shall be obtained, used, and enjoyed, by such persons, in as full and ample manner, and under the same conditions, limitations and restrictions, as by the said act is provided and directed in the case of citizens of the United States. Provided always , That every person petitioning for a patent for any invention, art or discovery, pursuant to this act, shall make oath or affirmation before some person duly authorized to administer oaths before such patent shall be granted, that such invention, art or discovery hath not, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief, been known or used either in this or any foreign country; and that every patent which shall be obtained pursuant to this act, for any invention, art or discovery, which it shall afterwards appear had been known or used previous to such application for a patent, shall be utterly void.
Persons having resided two years within the U. S. entitled to the benefit of the former act.
Oath to be taken by such respondent.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That where any person hath made, or shall have made, any new invention, discovery or improvement, on account of which patent might, by virtue of this or the abovementioned act, be granted to such person, and shall die before any patent shall be granted therefor, the right of applying for and obtaining such patent, shall devolve on the legal representatives of such person in trust for the heirs at law of the deceased, in case he shall have died intestate; but if otherwise, then in trust for his devisees, in as full and ample manner, and under the same conditions, limitations and restrictions as the same was held or might have been claimed or enjoyed by such person, in his or her life time; and when application for a patent shall be made by such legal representatives, the oath or affirmation, provided in the third section of the before-mentioned act, shall be so varied as to be applicable to them.
The legal representatives of a deceased inventor may obtain a patent.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That where any patent shall be, or shall have been granted pursuant to this or the abovementioned act, and any person without the consent of the patentee, his or her executors, administrators or assigns first obtained in writing, shall make, devise, use, or sell the thing whereof the exclusive right is secured to the said patentee by such patent, such person so offending shall forfeit and
Damages for breach of patent right.

third day of March, one thousand eight hundred, and until the end of the session of congress next ensuing the expiration of that term, any thing in the ninth section of the said act to the contrary hereof notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the additional allowances which were by the sixth section of the act, intitled, "An act for raising a further sum of money for the protection of the frontiers, and for other purposes therein mentioned," and by the second section of the act, intitled, "An act laying an additional duty on salt, and for other purposes," respectively granted to ships or vessels employed in the bank and other cod fisheries, shall be continued to the ships and vessels, respectively, which shall be so employed, in the terms and according to the intent of the said first mentioned act, for and during the further continuance thereof, as aforesaid: Provided , that the said allowances shall not be understood to be continued for a longer time than the correspondent duties respectively, for which the said additional allowances were granted, shall be payable.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. APPROVED—April 12, 1800.
CHAPTER XXIII.
An ACT to alter the form of certain oaths and affirmations directed to be taken by the act, intitled "An act providing for the second census, or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the first section of the act passed during the present session of congress, intitled "An act providing for the second census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States," as relates to the form of the oaths or affirmations thereby directed to be taken by the marshals, secretaries and assistants therein mentioned respectively, shall be, and hereby is repealed, and that the said oaths or affirmations shall be in the following form; that is to say:—The marshals and secretaries oath or affirmation are in the form following: "I, A. B, marshal of the district of (or the secretary of the territory of as the case may be) do solemnly swear, or affirm, that I will well and truly cause to be made a just and perfect enumeration and description of the persons resident within my district (or within the territory of as the case

which shall be prescribed by the proper officers at the Treasury Department, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, which bond shall be approved by the Comptroller of the Treasury, and kept in his office to be by him put in suit for the benefit of the United States, upon any breach of the conditions thereof.  Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That from and after the establishment of the office aforesaid at the seat of government, and after six months notice of the new stamps hereby directed to be prepared and issued; which notice shall be given by the Secretary of the Treasury in the manner directed by the tenth section of the act, entitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment, and paper," so much of the act or acts heretofore passed, as empower and require the supervisors of the revenue to stamp or mark any vellum, parchment, or paper, shall cease and determine.  Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That if any deed, instrument or writing whatever, charged by law with the payment of duty, shall have been, or shall be written or printed, by any person or persons whomsoever, upon vellum, parchment or paper, not stamped or marked according to law, or upon vellum, parchment, or paper, stamped or marked at a lower rate of duty than is by law required for such deed, instrument, or writing; then, and in every such case, it shall be lawful for the person or persons holding such deed, instrument, or writing, within twelve calendar months after the time of giving notice as aforesaid, or within six calendar months after the execution of such deed, instrument, or writing, to pay to the collector of the revenue within whose collection district such person or persons shall reside, the duty chargeable by law on such deed, instrument, or writing, together with ten dollars in addition to such duty, which duty and additional sum of ten dollars, such collector is hereby authorized and required to receive, and without fee or reward to endorse a receipt therefor, under his hand and seal, upon some part of such deed, instrument or writing, that the same so endorsed as aforesaid has been produced to him, and that the said endorsement is in his belief genuine; after which said endorsement and certificate, and not otherwise, such deed, instrument or writing, shall be to all intents and purposes as valid and available, as if the same had been or were stamped, counter-stamped, or marked as by law required, any thing in any act to the contrary notwithstanding.  Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That every collector of the revenue shall keep a separate account of all monies by him received in manner last aforesaid, and shall at such times as the Surveyors of the Secretary of the Treasury shall direct, transmit the said account together with such monies, and a memorandum of all receipts by him endorsed in manner aforesaid, to the supervisor herein.
Duty of the Collectors and Surveyors of the revenue herein.
Manner of legalizing an instrument not stamped or improperly stamped.
Certain powers of the supervisors to cease after six months notice, etc.

pay to the said patentee, his executors, administrators or assigns, a sum equal to three times the actual damage sustained by such patentee, his executors, administrators, or assigns, from or by reason of such offence, which sum shall and may be recovered, by action on the case founded on this and the abovementioned act, in the circuit court of the United States, having jurisdiction thereof.
Repeal of part of the former act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the fifth section of the above mentioned act, intitled "An act to promote the progress of useful arts, and to repeal the act heretofore made for that purpose," shall be and hereby is repealed.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 17th, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXVI.
An ACT to fix the compensation of the Paymaster General, and Assistant to the Adjutant General.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled , That the Paymaster-General of the army of the United States shall receive one hundred and twenty dollars per month, with the rations and forage of a Major, in full compensation for his services and travelling expences, to be computed from the commencement of the time of his actual residence at the seat of government, any thing in the "Act for the better organizing of the troops of the United States, and for other purposes," to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the pay of the assistant of the Adjutant-General, in addition to his pay and other emoluments in the line of the army, shall be forty dollars per month, which shall be in full compensation for his extra services, and travelling expences to be computed from the time of his entering upon actual service.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 22d, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.

CHAPTER XXVII
An ACT to continue in force the act, entitled "An act to authorize the defence of the merchant vessels of the United States against French depredations."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act passed on the twenty-fifth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, intitled "An act to authorize the defence of the merchant vessels of the United States against French depredations," excepting such parts of the said act as relate to salvage in cases of re-capture, shall continue and be in force for and during the term of one year, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 22, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States. 
CHAPTER XXVIII.
An ACT to continue in force, for a limited time, an act intitled "An act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections for members of the house of representatives of the United States, and to compel the attendance of witnesses."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That an act passed on the twenty-third day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, intitled "An act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections for members of the house of representatives of the United States, and to compel the attendance of witnesses," shall be and continue in force for the term of four years and no longer.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 22, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.

which shall be prescribed by the proper officers at the Treasury Department, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, which bond shall be approved by the Comptroller of the Treasury, and kept in his office to be by him put in suit for the benefit of the United States, upon any breach of the conditions thereof.
Certain powers of the supervisors to cease after six months notice, &c.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That from and after the establishment of the office aforesaid at the seat of government, and after six months notice of the new stamps hereby directed to be prepared and issued; which notice shall be given by the Secretary of the Treasury in the manner directed by the tenth section of the act, entitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment, and paper," so much of the act or acts heretofore passed, as empower and require the supervisors of the revenue to stamp or mark any vellum, parchment, or paper, shall cease and determine.
Manner of legalizing an instrument not stamped or improperly stamped.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That if any deed, instrument or writing whatever, charged by law with the payment of duty, shall have been, or shall be written or printed, by any person or persons whomsoever, upon vellum, parchment or paper, not stamped or marked according to law, or upon vellum, parchment, or paper, stamped or marked at a lower rate of duty than is by law required for such deed, instrument, or writing; then, and in every such case, it shall be lawful for the person or persons holding such deed, instrument, or writing, within twelve calendar months after the time of giving notice as aforesaid, or within six calendar months after the execution of such deed, instrument, or writing, to pay to the collector of the revenue within whose collection district such person or persons shall reside, the duty chargeable by law on such deed, instrument, or writing, together with ten dollars in addition to such duty, which duty and additional sum of ten dollars, such collector is hereby authorized and required to receive, and without fee or reward to endorse a receipt therefor, under his hand and seal, upon some part of such deed instrument, or writing, which deed, instrument, or writing so endorsed, it shall then be lawful for such person or persons to produce to the surveyor of the revenue within whose assessment district such person or persons shall reside, which surveyor thereupon shall certify under his hand and seal, and upon some part of the said deed instrument or writing, that the same so endorsed as aforesaid has been produced to him, and that the said endorsement is in his belief genuine; after which said endorsement and certificate, and not otherwise, such deed, instrument or writing, shall be to all intents and purposes as valid and available, as if the same had been or were stamped, counter-stamped, or marked as by law required, any thing in any act to the contrary notwithstanding.
Duty of the Collectors and Surveyors of the revenue herein.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That every collector of the revenue shall keep a separate account of all monies by him received in manner last aforesaid, and shall at such times as the Secretary of the Treasury shall direct, transmit the said account together with such monies, and a memorandum of all receipts by him endorsed in manner aforesaid, to the supervisor