The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1802-02-05 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 803.]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1802.
[VOL. XV.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAID IN ADVANCE.
VALUABLE MEDICINES, AT REDUCED PRICES.
THE public are respectfully informed, that the PATENT MEDICINES hitherto in the hands of Messrs. MACKAY & POYZER , will in future be sold by Mr. NATHANIEL HART , only, in Lexington, Messrs. M. & P. having relinquished the agency in his favor. A fresh supply of the following are received from Lee & Co. Baltimore.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR.
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Astmas, sore Throats and approaching Consumption. To Parents who have Children afflicted with the HOOP-ING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS.
For the Cure of Agues, remittent and intermittent Fevers. Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual; and not one in an hundred had occasion to take more than one, numbers not half a bottle.
Extract of a letter from Dr. Henry C. Soper, Kent County, Delaware.
"I have given the ague drops to a number of patients this fall, and with constant success; in some obstinate cases they acted like a charm, the diseases yielding in a day or two to this remedy, after resisting the barks for months, and when they had been thrown in the largest doses."
TOOTH-ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
For corns, speedily removing them root and branch without giving pain.
DR. HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE.
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And it is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Nervous disorders, Consumption, Indigestion, Loss of Spirits, Melancholy, Lots of appetite, Relaxations, Impurities of the blood, Involuntary emissions, Hysterical affections, Obdinate gleet, Inward weakness, Fluor albus, &c.
The principal operation of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers and sending forth from that organ new health and vigour into every part of the system; it enriches and purifies the blood without endangering it; braces without stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and the general habit; brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone, and restores the nutrition which immoderate evacuations have destroyed and whose loss had thrown the whole frame into languor and debility.
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD.
A safe and effectual remedy for rheumatism, gout, palsy, pains and bruises, white swellings, old strains, and relaxation, numbness and weakness of the joints, stiffness of the neck, pains of the side, head ache, swelled face, frozen limbs, and every similar complaint. It prevents chilblains, or chopped hands, and the ill effects of getting wet or damp in the feet. The extract is celebrated for removing cold and windy complaints in the stomach and bowels, flying pains, and other spasmodic affections.
The testimony of thousands, and daily experience sufficiently prove the superiority of the above medicines over all others, in the cure of the maladies we have enumerated.
Letter from Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virg. October 7, 1801.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named Sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in Materia Medica , and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease.
If you think this letter may be useful, you are at liberty to make it public.
P. WEATHERBURN.
Messrs. R. LEE & Co.
DR. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
PERSIAN LOTION.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe is an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, from corrosive and replent minerals, (the basis of other lotion) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scuffs, tatters, ring worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural insensible perspiration, which is essential to health, yet its effects are speedy and permanent, render the skin delicately soft and smooth, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident deflections of rheums, dullness, itching, and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers & wonderfully strengthening a weak sight—Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
THE DAMASK LIP SALVE.
Is recommended (particularly to the ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy colour and delicate softness to the lips.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR
For the cure of all kinds of Head Ache.
FOR THE CURE OF VENEREAL COMPLAINTS.
The patent Indian Vegetable Specific, prepared by Dr. Leroux.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
HAMILTON'S WORM-DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Description of worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz the Terec, or large round worm, the Cucurbitina, or short flat white worm, the Ascarides or small maw worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so-called from its resemblance to tape—this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are, disagreeable breath, especially in the morning, bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation or speech—starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging, with slimy and fetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head and thighs with loss of spirits—low fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough—excessive thirst—sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges , which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
This medicine, which is innocent and mild, as it is certain and effectual in its operation, cannot injure the youngest infant, or the most delicate pregnant lady, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels, removing whatever is foul or offensive within, particularly that slimy humor from whence worms, and many fatal disorders proceed.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance and agreeable taste.
As upwards one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, and of every age, have received benefit from this extraordinary medicine, a multitude of certificates of cures may be seen, in addition to those already published.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Letter from Mr. Benj. Williams, No. 50, Baltimore Street, two doors above South-Gay Street.
Gentlemen, I have a son six years of age, who for four years past has been generally in a very unhealthy state, particularly in the summer; frequently afflicted with alarming convulsion fits, the whole of his little frame wasting fast, his breath became fetid, an almost constant itching of the nose was excited, with other alarming symptoms. During the course of the above period, the advice and attendance of three of the most eminent physicians in Baltimore was successively procured. Each of these gentlemen in their turn declared worms to be the cause of his disorder, and exhausted their skill in attempts to expel them, pink root, steel filings, with a variety of other medicines were administered without the least success. It was once pronounced impossible for the child to live many hours. I had frequently heard of your Worm Destroying Lozenges , but like many others, did not think highly of so cheap a medicine, until a gentleman of my acquaintance (Mr. Wm. S. Moore) in whose family they had been used with good effect, advised me to make a trial of them. I accordingly gave my son a dose, agreeable to directions, which soon expelled eight large worms, some of them about 12 inches in length; a second dose brought away four more of similar size; a third dose being administered, no worm appeared. The child recovered, and now enjoys a good state of health. BENJ. WILLIAMS.
Messrs. Richd. Lee, & Co.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT FOR THE ITCH
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
CAUTION.
Those who value their Money and their health, and wish to procure the Genuine Medicines, will apply only as above.
A NEW YEAR'S GIFT.
ON January 1, 1802, the MAMMOTH CHEESE , was presented to the President: Accompanied with the following address:
The address of the Inhabitants of the town of Cheshire, Berkshire county, Massachusetts; to THOMAS JEFFERSON , President of the United States of America.
THE GREATEST CHEESE IN AMERICA, FOR THE GREATEST MAN IN THE WORLD.
SIR, NOTWITHSTANDING we live remote from the seat of national government, and in an extreme part of our own state; yet we humbly claim the right of judging for ourselves.
Our attachment to the national Constitution, is strong and indissoluble. We consider it a description of those Powers , which the people have submitted to their Magistrates, to be exercised for definitive purposes , and not a charter of favors, granted by a sovereign to his subjects. Among its beautiful features, the right of suffrage, to correct all abuses—The prohibition of religious tests, to prevent all hierarchy—The means of amendment, which it contains within itself, to remove defects as fast as they are discovered, appear the most prominent.—But for several years past, our apprehension has been that the genius of the government was not attended to in sundry cases; and that the administration bordered upon monarchy: Our joy, of course must have been great on your election to the first office in the nation: having had good evidence, from your announced sentiments & uniform conduct, that it would be your strife and glory to turn back the government, to its virgin purity. The trust is great! The task is arduous! But we console ourselves that the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, who raises up men to achieve great events, has raised up a JEFFERSON for this critical day, to defend Republicanism and baffle all the arts of Aristocracy.
SIR, we have attempted to prove our love to our President, not in words alone, but in deed and truth . With this address, we send you a CHEESE , by the hands of Messrs John Leland and Darius Brown , as a pepper-corn of the esteem which we bear to our chief Magistrate, & as a sacrifice to Republicanism. It is not the last stone in the Bastille, nor is it of any great consequence as an article of worth; but as a free-will offering, we hope it will be received. The Cheese was not made by his Lordship for his sacred Majesty; nor with a view to gain dignified titles or lucrative offices; but by the personal labours of free-born farmers (without a single slave to assist) for an elective President of a free people; with the only view of calling a mite into the scale of Democracy.
The late triumphant return of Republicanism has more animated the inhabitants of Cheshire, to bear the burthens of government, and treat the characters and persons of those in Authority with all due respect, than the long list of Alien—Sedition—Naval and Provisional Army laws, ever did.
SIR, we had some thoughts of impressing some significant inscription on the Cheese; but we have found such inconvenience in stamps on paper, that we chose to send it in a plain Republican form. May God long preserve your life and health, for a blessing to the United States and the world at large.
Signed by order of all Cheshire.
Daniel Brown, Hezekiah Mason, Jona. Richardson, John Waterman, John Wells, jun.
Committee.
P. S. The Cheese was made, July 20, 1801.—Weight 1235 lbs.
The PRESIDENT'S REPLY.
To Messrs. Daniel Brown, Hezekiah Mason, Jonathan Richardson, John Waterman and John Wells, jun. a committee of the town of Cheshire, in Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN,
I CONCUR with you in the sentiments expressed in your kind address, on behalf of the inhabitants of the town of Cheshire, that the Constitution of the United States is a charter of authorities & duties, not a charter of rights to its officers; and among its most precious provisions are the right of suffrage, the prohibition of religious tests, and its means of peaceable amendment. Nothing ensures the duration of this fair fabric of government so effectually as the due sense entertained by the body of our citizens, of the value of these principles and their care to preserve them.
I receive with particular pleasure the testimony of good will with which your citizens have been pleased to charge you for me; it presents an extraordinary proof of the skill with which those domestic arts, which contribute so much to our daily comfort, are practised by them, and particularly by that portion of them most interesting to the affections, the care, and the happiness of man.
To myself this mark of esteem from freeborn farmers, employed personally in the useful labors of life is peculiarly grateful, having no wish but to preserve to them the fruits of their labour, their sense of this truth will be my highest reward.
I pray you, gentlemen, to make my thanks for their favor acceptable to them, and be assured yourselves of my high respect and esteem.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Jan. 1, 1802.
The Agents have been highly gratified with the simple plainness with which they have been received in the presenting of the CHEESE ; which they concieve to be the dignity of Republicanism : and take this opportunity of acknowledging the politeness they have received from men of public spirit, thro' the whole line of removals, from Cheshire to Washington.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, January 8, 1802.
DEBATE
On Mr. Breckenridge's motion to repeal the act passed last session for a new organization of the JUDICIARY SYSTEM.
After Mr. Breckenridge had closed his remarks, a considerable pause ensued—the president read the resolution, and enquired if the house was ready for the question.
Mr. Olcot of N t Hampshire, thought the subject of so much importance as to merit further consideration, and moved a postponement of the question.
Mr. Cocke of Tennessee, expected that gentlemen opposed to the resolution would come forward with their arguments against it. If they had no arguments to use, he thought his friend from Kentucky had brought forward reasons that must convince the house of the propriety of the repeal.
Mr. Dayton from N. Jersey trusted that it was not the disposition of the mover to press a decision to day. He hoped the motion for postponement would be withdrawn; which was accordingly done.
Mr. Jona. Mason of Massachusetts, thought this one of the most important questions that ever came before a legislature—that for the last twenty-four years, no people on earth had been so much in the habit of forming systems of government as the United States. Nor had any people been so fortunate for cool and correct deliberations, as is evident from the constitutions they had formed.—The principal reasons he urged against the resolution were, that by the constitution the judges are to hold their appointments during good behaviour; are therefore independent of the legislature, as well as the executive; and that to repeal the judiciary law would be a direct violation of the Constitution.
Mr. Wright from Maryland admitted the importance of the subject. He pre-

fumed that if a repeal of the law in question was constitutional, there could be no doubt from the documents on their table of its expediency—and if the constitution vested the legislature with a power over the subject of the resolution, then should a law which had been the effect of a flux of passion, be repealed by a reflux of reason. He observed, the law had reduced the judges of the supreme court from 6 to 5, had annihilated two districts—that the very gentlemen who opposed the repeal of this law had voted for these measures. Thus it appeared, that tho' the constitution justified the measure then it prohibited it now .
Believing the judiciary law of the last session had arisen from a disposition to provide for the warm friends of the existing administration; believing that great inconveniences had arisen under it; believing its expence to be oppressive; and believing that if one legislature had a right to pass it, another legislature had the same right to repeal it; he trusted that, however a preceding legislature might have been governed by passion, the present legislature would, by repealing it, shew that they were governed by reason.
Mr. Morris of New-York, Mr. President, I am so very unfortunate, that the arguments in favor of the motion have confirmed my opinion, that the law to which it refers ought not to be repealed. The honorable mover has rested his proposition on two grounds.
1st. That the judiciary law passed last session is unnecessary, and
2dly. That we have a right to repeal it and ought to exercise that right.
The numerical mode of argument, made use of to prove this, is perfectly novel, and commands my tribute of admiration. This is the first time I ever heard the utility of courts of justice estimated by the number of suits carried before them. I have read that a celebrated monarch of England, the Great Alfred, had enacted such laws, established such tribunals, and organised such a system of police, that a purse of gold might be hung upon the highway without any danger of being taken. Had the honorable gentleman from Kentucky existed in those days, he would perhaps have attempted to convince old Alfred, that what he considered as the glory of his reign, was its greatest evil. For by taking the unfrequency of crimes as a proof that tribunals were unnecessary, and thus boldly substituting effect for cause, the gentleman might demonstrate the inutility of any institution by a system of reasoning the most fallacious.
But, Sir, if with that poor measure of ability which has pleased God to give me I march on that ground which I have been accustomed to deem solid, I should say that in so far as the terror of our judicial institutions prevented the perpetration of crimes, in that same degree are those institutions useful.—This would be my mode of reasoning, but for the wonderful discovery made by the honorable mover of the resolution.
We have been told of the great expence of the judiciary—that it amounted to 137,000 dollars. And thus attributing the whole expence of the establishment to this particular law, it has been assumed in argument that to repeal the law would be to save 137,000 dollars. If the other arithmetical arguments of the gentleman were equally incorrect, his inferences will be entitled to but little attention.
Of this sum, it appears from a report of the Secretary of the Treasury that 45,000 dollars are for the contingent expences of juries, witnesses, &c. which serves in some measure to shew that it is expected much business will be actually done.
The expence arising under this law, that it is proposed to repeal amounts to 30,000 dollars, exclusive of 15,000 dollars estimated for contingent expences, making together 45,000 dollars. But let us not stint the allowance; throw in a few thousands more, and let the whole be stated at 51,000 apportion this sum among the people of the United States according to the census lately taken, and you will find that each individual will pay just one cent. And for this insignificant saving of a cent a man, we are called upon to give up all that is valuable to a nation.
One of the great purposes of a government is to secure the people from foreign invasion. To be ready to repel such invasion requires a great revenue and many officers become necessary to collect it. Such an invasion, however, may or may not take place. If I judge from certain documents laid before us, those who administer our affairs have but little apprehension of that event. If then there be little or no such danger, or if the people be sufficiently secured against it, what else have they a right to ask for in return for their money expended in the support of government? They have a right to ask for the protection of the law in proper
courts of justice, to secure the weak against the strong, the poor against the rich, the oppressed against the oppressor. And is this little which they ask, to be denied? Are the means by which the injured can obtain redress, to be curtailed and diminished? Much may be feared from armies—They may turn their swords against our own bosoms, they may elevate a chief to despotic power. But what danger is to be apprehended from an army of judges.
Gentlemen say, recur to the ancient system. What is that system? Six judges of the supreme court to ride the circuits of America twice a year, and sit twice a year at the seat of government. Without enquiring into the accuracy of a statement made by the gentleman respecting the courts of England in which, I apprehend, he will find himself deceived; let me ask what would be the effects of the old system here. Cast an eye over the extent of our country, and a moment's consideration will shew, that the first magistrate in selecting a character for the bench, must seek less the learning of a judge than the agility of a post-boy. Can it be possible, that men advanced in years, for such alone can have the maturity of judgment fitting for the office, that men educated in the closet, men who from their habits of life must have more strength of mind than of body; is it I say possible, that such men can be running from one end of the continent to the other? Or if they could, can they find time to hear and decide causes? I have been told by men of eminence on the bench, that they could not hold their offices under the old arrangement.
What is the present system? You have added to the old judges seven districts, and sixteen circuit judges. What will be the effect of the desired repeal? Will it not be a declaration to the remaining judges that they hold their offices subject to your will and pleasure? And what will be the result of this? It will be that the check established by the constitution, wished for by the people, and necessary in every contemplation of common sense is destroyed. It had been said, and truly too, that governments are made to provide against the follies and vices of men. For to suppose that governments rest upon reason, is a pitiful solecism. If mankind were reasonable they would want no government. Hence checks are required in the distribution of power among those who are to exercise it for the benefit of the people. Did the people of America vest all powers in the legislature? No. They had vested in the judges a check intended to be efficient; a check of the first necessity, to prevent an invasion of the constitution by unconstitutional laws, a check which might prevent any faction from intimidating or annihilating the tribunals themselves.
On this ground, said Mr. Morris I stand to arrest the victory meditated over the constitution of my country; a victory meditated by those who wish to prostrate the constitution for the furtherance of their own ambitious views. Not of him who had recommended this measure, nor of those who urge it; for on their uprightness and their uprightness I have the fullest reliance; but of those in the background, who have further and higher objects.—These troops that protect the outworks are to be first dismissed. Those posts which present the strongest barriers are first to be taken, and then the constitution becomes an easy prey.
Let us then, secondly, consider whether we have constitutionally a power to repeal this law. (Here Mr. Morris quoted the 3d art. and first section of the constitution.) I have heard a verbal criticism about the words shall and may , which appeared the more unnecessary to me; as the same word, shall , is applied to both members of the section.—For it says "the judicial power &c. shall be vested in one supreme court and such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."—The legislature, therefore, had without doubt the right of determining in the first instance, what inferior courts should be established; but when established the words are imperative, a part of the judicial power shall vest in them—And "the judges shall hold their offices during good behaviour."—"They shall receive a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office." Therefore, whether the remarks be applied to the tenure of the office, or the quantum of compensation, the constitution is equally imperative. After this exposition, gentlemen are welcome to any advantage to be derived from the criticism on shall and may .
But another criticism, which, but for its serious effects, I would call pleasant , has been made; the amount of which is, you shall not take the man from the office, but you may take the office from the man; you shall not drown him but you may sink his boat under him; you shall
not put him to death, but you may take away his life. The constitution secures to a judge his office, says he shall hold it, that is, it shall not be taken from him during good behaviour; the legislature shall not diminish, though their bounty may increase his salary; the constitution provides perfectly for the inviolability of this tenure; but yet we may destroy the office which we cannot take away, as if the destruction of the office would not as effectually deprive him of it as the grant to another person. It is admitted that no power derived from the constitution can deprive him of the office, and yet it is contended that by repeal of the law that office may be destroyed. Is not this absurd? It has been said, that whatever one legislature can do another can undo; because no legislature can bind its successor, and therefore that whatever we make we can destroy.—This I deny on the ground of reason, and on that of the constitution. What can a man destroy his own children! Can you annul your own compacts? Can you annihilate the national debt? When you have by law created a political existence, can you by repealing the law, dissolve the corporation you had made? When by your laws you give to an individual any right whatever, can you by a subsequent law rightfully take it away? No. When you make a compact you are bound by it. When you make a promise you must perform it. Establish the contrary doctrine and what follows? The whim of the moment becomes the law of the land; your country will be looked upon as a den of robbers; every honest man will fly your shores. Who will trust you, when you are the first to violate your own contract? The position, therefore, that the legislature may rightfully repeal every law made by a preceding legislature, when tested by reason, is untrue; and it is equally untrue when compared with the precepts of the constitution; for what does the constitution say? "You shall make no ex post facto law."—Is not this an ex post facto law?
Gentlemen say the system of the last session is mere theory. For argument sake it shall be granted; and what then is the language of reason? Try it, put it to the test of experience. What respect can the people have for a legislature that without reflection meets but to undo the acts of its predecessors. Is it prudent, is it decent, even if the law were unwise, thus to commit our reputation and seirs ? Is it not highly dangerous to call upon the people to decide which of us are fools; for one of us must be.
And what would be the effect on the injured man who seeks redress in a court of justice, and whom, by this repeal you shall have deprived of his right? You have saved him a miserable cent, and you have perhaps utterly ruined him.
But the honorable mover of the resolution has told us, not only what is, but what is to be. He has told us not only that suits have decreased but that they will decrease, and, relying on his preconception, informs us that the internal taxes, will be repealed; and grounds the expediency of repealing the judiciary law on the annihilation of these taxes. Thus taking for granted the non-existence of a law that yet exists, he infers from its destruction, and the consequent cessation of suits under it, the inutility of the judicial establishment. And when he has carried his present point, and broke down the judiciary system, he will tell us perhaps that we may as well repeal the internal taxes because we have no judges to enforce the collection of them.
But what will be the effect of these repeals, and of all these dismissions from office? I impeach not the motives of gentlemen who advocate this measure. In my heart I believe them to be upright. But they see not the consequences—We are told the states want, and ought to have more power. We are told, that they are the legitimate sources from which the citizen is to derive protection—Their judges are, I suppose, to enforce our laws—Judges appointed by state authority, supported by state salary, and looking for promotion to state influence, or dependent upon state party. There are some honorable gentlemen now present, who sat in the Convention which formed this constitution. I appeal their recollection, have they not seen the time when the fate of America was suspended by a hair; my life for it, if another Convention be assembled they will part without doing any thing—Never in the flow of time was there a moment so propitious, as that in which the Convention assembled. The States had been convinced by melancholy experience how inadequate they were to the management of our national concerns. The passions of the people were lulled to sleep—state pride slumbered—the constitution was promulgated—and then it awoke;
and opposition was formed—but it was vain. The people of America bound the states down by this compact.
One great provision of the constitution, a provision that exhibited the sublime spectacle of a great state bowing before the tribunal of justice, is gone! Another great bulwark is now to be removed. You are told you must look to the states for protection; your internal revenues are to be swept away; your sole reliance must rest upon commercial duties—In this reliance you will be deceived. But what is to be the effect of all these changes? I am afraid to say—I will leave it to the feelings and consciences of gentlemen. But remember, the moment this union is dissolved, we shall no longer be governed by votes.
Examine the annals of history, look into the records of time, see what has been the ruin of every republic? the vile love of popularity . Why are we here? To save the people from their greatest enemy; to save them from themselves. What caused the ruin of the republics of Greece and Rome? Demagogues, who by flattery gained the aid of the populace to establish despotism. But if you will shut your eyes to the light of history, and your ears to the voice of experience—see at least what has happened in your own times. In 1789, it was no longer a doubt with enlightened statesmen, what would be the event of the French revolution; before the first of January 1790, the only question was who would become the despot. The word liberty, indeed from that day to this, had been sounded in our ears, but never had any real existence; there is nothing left but the word.
We are now about to violate the constitution. Once touch it with unhallowed hands, sacrifice but one of its provisions, and we are gone. We commit the fate of America to the mercy of time and chance.
I hope the honorable gentleman from Maryland will pardon me, if from the section of the law which he has cited, I deduce an inference diametrically opposite to that for which he has contended. He has told us, that the last congress in reducing the judges of the supreme court from six to five, have exercised the right which is now to be used, and made a legislative construction of this clause in the constitution. But look at the law. It declares, that this reduction shall not be made until by death or resignation only five judges shall remain. Thus in the very moment when they express the opinion, that five judges are sufficient, they acknowledge their incompetency to remove the sixth judge, and thereby make the legislative declaration, that they had not the right now contended for.
[Mr. Morris here noticed some other remarks which had fallen from the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Wright, on the construction of the constitution. But as they are substantially comprised in the preceding statement, we omit them.]
He concluded by recapitulating his arguments. A contract, said he, is made between the government and the judge—The president appoints—The legislature fixes his salary—He accepts the office. The contract is complete. He is then under the protection of the constitution, which neither the president nor congress can infringe. The contract is a solemn one. Can you violate it? If you can, you may throw this constitution into the flames—It is gone, it is dead.
Lexington, February 5.
We had no Southern Mail on Friday last, nor any Eastern Mail yesterday.
A LARGE, ELEGANT, AND WELL CHOSEN ASSORTMENT OF
GOODS,
Just received, now opening And For Sale at the STORE of JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Feb. 3d, 1802
A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office Danville, K. which if not taken out within three months will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.—Jan. 1, 1802. A—Elizabeth Anderson, Mercer coy. C—Sarah Couts, Dick's river, Garrard county; Benj. W. Casey, D. Clk. Mercer county.
D—F. Davis, near Danville; Sarah Doneghy, Mercer county, nine miles from Danville, care of Jonathan Luney, Archibald Duncan in Kentucky near Danville, care of Mr. Ready.
F—Eliza Freeman, Ky. Dick's river, Garrard coy. near Danville.
H—Thomas Huff, near Danville. M—James M. Nute, Maddison coy. K. R—Michael Reed, Lincoln county, Danville.
W—George Walls, living in Danville K. JOS. HERTICH, P. M.

THE President and Directors of the Kentucky insurance company, think it their duty to inform their fellow citizens and the public in general, that they are now organized, and ready to receive proposals to insure vessels or boats of every description, on their voyages up or down the Western waters, or at sea. Application may be made at their office in Lexington, accompanied with declaration of the shipper and certificate containing the name, burthen, dimensions and the goodness of the said vessel or boat, their being well found for the intended voyage, the bill of lading or manifest of the cargo, the port from which they sail and place of destination. Further information may be had at their office.
Lexington, 1st February, 1802.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of Peter January & William Bealert , under the firm of Peter January & Co. was by mutual consent dissolved on the 20th ult. such persons as are indebted to said partnership, are requested to pay the same to Peter January, and those persons to whom the firm is indebted, are also requested to call upon him for the settlement and discharge of their respective accounts.
January 31, 1801. Peter January, Wm. Bealert.
PETER JANUARY
TAKES this method of returning his Thanks to the public, for the encouragement he has met with in the prosecution of the business of Rope-making , and solicits a continuance of their favors. It shall be his study to merit the attention of such as may have any demands for this manufacture. Orders shall be punctually and carefully complied with and forwarded, as he shall prosecute the business in all its various branches.
3 P. January.
January 25th, 1802.
LEFT the subscriber living in Henry county, on the Ash Log run, the waters of Harroff's creek, a lad named JOSEPH HENERY , about five feet none or ten inches high, dark short hair, middling long sharp chin, and a tolerable fair skin; a sheepish look if examined, turned a little in his eighteenth year; any person who shall take said boy and convey him to his master, or to the nearest prison, and give his master notice, shall receive the full reward of Four Pence and a Chaw of Tobacco.
1† William Elston.
I HEREBY forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to Ralph Morgan, for Three Hundred Pound, and dated May 3d 1793, (there are credits or all but fifty pounds) as I am determined not to pay said bond until said Morgan complies with his contract, in consequence of which said bond was given.
3† Joseph Petty. Jan. 29, 1802.
TAKE NOTICE.
WE shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Fleming county, on Tuesday the 16th of this month, between the hours of ten and two, at the mouth of the Mud-lick Fork of Johnson in Fleming county, to establish the calls of an entry, in the name of William Lear, for four hundred acres, and one in the name of John Mosby, for ten thousand, and do such things as the law requires.
February 4, 1802. Lewis Craig, John Wine.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Montgomery county, about six miles from Mount Sterling, on the waters of Lulbergrud.
A DARK BROWN MARE , about fourteen hands high, rising seven years old, no brand perceivable, a star in her forehead, a natural pacer—Likewise, one of last spring's COALT , that sucks said mare, and the colour of said mare; Mare and Coalt, posted and appraised to $12.
October, 1801. MOSES BAKER.
FRESH MEDICINE.
Just arrived from Philadelphia, at our shop, near the Stray-Pen, Lexington, and to be sold for CASH, Fine Linen, or Flax-Seed.
Also RED CLOVER SEED, FOR SALE.
ANDW. M'CALLA & Co.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE At the Store of W. BAYLOR, Lexington, A quantity of RED CLOVER SEED , Warranted good. December 22, 1801.
TO BE RENTED,
For one, 1bree years, two or 3.
THE PLANTATION whereon the subscriber lives at the Upper Blue Lick—there is a two story log house, and several other buildings on the premises; also about 25 acres of cleared and part of which is meadow—a peach orchard of about 100 bearing trees—a good horse mill and ferry will be leased with the house and land. The land is as good as any in the state, for a House of Entertainment—The virtue of the Lick Water, in removing difficulties incident to the human frame, renders it highly valuable to any person who will keep tavern and a boarding house. Any person wishing to rent the above, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises—Possession will be given the first of April next. Jan. 16, 1802. JNO. FINLEY.
Bourbon County, etc. Taken up by Major Samuel Cutright, on Johnston's fork,
A DARK BAY HORSE , 3 years old, about 13 hands high, no brand, hind feet white, blaze face, flood before, trots naturally; appraised to 6l. August 3, 1801. (A copy.) Thos. Arnold, C.B.C.
Taken up by the subscriber, living about one mile from Horine's mill, on Shawanee run, Mercer county, a bay FILLEY , about 13 hands high, branded on the near shoulder thus B, has a small star in her forehead; appraised to 9l. August 24, 1801. John Kelly.
FLOUR For Sale. I wish to sell a quantity of FLOUR, 3.
To be delivered (at Mr. Craig's rope walk, quite above Frankfort,) in the months of January, February, March and April; the Flour will be of a superior quality to what is generally made in this state, as it will all be manufactured at my own mills, there are several hundred barrels now at the landing. A credit will be given the purchasers until the first of July next, by giving bond with approved security.—I have BOATS to ship the flour, which will be sold with it. Thomas Lewis. Lexington, January 20, 1802.
CHEAP GOODS.
Saml. & Geo. Trotter , Have just received from Philadelphia, And are now opening at their STORE, on Main street, LEXINGTON, An Extensive Assortment of MERCHANDIZE ,
Consisting of DRY GOODS, HARD-WARE, GROCERIES, CHINA, GLASS, QUEENS' & TIN WARES, ANVILS, STEEL, NAILS, &c. &c.
Amongst which, we have just opened a great variety of Fine and Coarse CLOTHS and CASSIMERS, FLANNELS, COATINGS, BLANKETS, &c.
IRISH LINENS, CHINTZES & CALICOES, INDIA MUSLINS, BRITISH, PLAIN, JACONET, TAMBORED & LAPPET ditto, SCARLET CLOAKS, WOOL & COTTON CARDS, TURKEY COTTON, A general assortment of SADDLERY, RIPON'S, WATT'S & WESTLEY'S HYMN-BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS, &c. &c.
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, GREEN, SOUSCHONG, & BOHEA } TEAS } Fresh, & of the best quality. COFFEE, & CHOCOLATE, LOAF SUGAR & INDIGO.
Having bought a considerable share of the present importation at Vendue, purchasers may depend on receiving greater BARGAINS than any hitherto sold in this state.
*** No credit can be given, on any conditions whatever.
Lexington, Dec. 3.
All those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note or book account, are most earnestly requested to come forward and make payment before the first day of March next, at which time he expects to start for Philadelphia—Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may undoubtedly expect their accounts will be put into the hands of proper officers for collection.
He also wants to purchase a quantity of merchantable WHISKEY, delivered at Frankfort, or Scott's warehouse, on the Kentucky River, for which CASH and MERCHANDIZE will be given.
WILLIAM LEAVY.
THE partnership of BLEDSOE & BAYLOR , is dissolved by mutual consent, all those who are indebted to the said firm, are requested to call on Walker Baylor and pay off their respective balances—who has lately returned from Baltimore with a general assortment of GOODS, amongst which are—
LOAF & MUSCOVADO Sugars of a superior quality, BEST GREEN COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & TEAS; MALAGA, TENERIFF, OLD PORT, SHERRY & MADEIRA WINES. FIRST & SECOND QUALITY FRENCH BRANDY. PEPPER, PIMENTO, ALLUM, COPPERAS & MADDEN. QUEENS WARE assorted. HARD WARE & CUTLERY assorted.
He has also on hand, a quantity of Mann's Lick SALT, of a superior quality two years old. N. B. Country merchants and others may be supplied with any article in the above line on the most moderate terms for CASH.
Wanted Immediately,
Two or Three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, To whom good wages will be given—Also Two or Three APPRENTICES To the above business. A generous price will be given in CASH for Eight or Ten Thousand STAVES; And the payment made on the delivery. For particulars apply at my shop, at the lower end of Main street, Lexington. William Dorsey. Dec. 7, 1801.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber, on the thirty first of October a likely BLACK MARE , upwards of sixteen hands high, well made, and in good order, with a large Star in her forehead, no brand known. Whoever will deliver said mare to the subscriber in Lexington, shall receive the above reward. GEO. TEGARDEN. Nov. 13 1801.
THOMAS REID,
Copper and Tin Smith, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his shop from opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office, to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Ch. Humphreys, next door above Mr. Wm. Morton's, and nearly opposite Mr. Brent's tavern, where he continues to carry on his business as usual. He will take two or three apprentices to the above business. tf
HOG'S LARD, BUTTER & CHEESE,
Will be bought; for which CASH & MERCHANDIZE will be given, if delivered in quantities, in all February next, at the Store of MACBEAN & POYZER. Lexington, Jan. 21, 1802.
JAMES MACCOUN,
Has just received from Philadelphia, a large and well chosen assortment of MERCHANDIZE , Of the latest importations from Europe, AND now opening at his Store on Main street, nearly opposite the Market house, which will be sold at the LOWEST PRICES for CASH. Also, from his Nail Manufactory, A constant supply of Got and Hammered NAILS, of the best quality. Lexington, January 18, 1802.
Woodford County, to wit.
November court of Quarter Sessions, 1801. John Christopher, Complainant, Against Edmund Vaguan & Wm. Warren, Defendants, IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Vaughan, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to 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 the said defendant, Vaughan, do appear here, on the first Monday in March next, and answer the complainant's bill, otherwise it will be taken pro confesso—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and published some S. day immediately after Divine service, at the door of Hillsborough meeting house, and another copy posted up at the door of the court house of this county. Given under my hand this 16th day of January, 1802. Teste EDMO. SEARCY, D.C.W.C.
Bourbon county, etc.
Taken up by Benjamin Hailey, in the name of Rebecca Galloway, (her tenant) one mile from Paris, a dark bay HORSE, with a star in his forehead and snip on his nose, three feet white, branded on the near side, shoulder and buttock with Cee; appraised to 16l. Nov. 9, 1801. A copy. Teste THO. ARNOLD, C.B.C.
NOTICE—That I shall attend the commissioners
appointed by the county court of Hardin, on the 13th of February next, at Samuel Finley's in said county—from thence proceed to the beginning of a survey of five hundred and fifty acres of land, made in the name of Matthew Patton, and thence to take the depositions of witnesses, to perpetuate their testimony; and do such other acts as may be deemed necessary.
January 25, 1802. Roger Patton.
Taken up by the subscriber in Fleming county, a bay mare, a blaze in her face, the right hind foot white; no brand to be seen; with a new bell, and leather strap, tied on with a whang; with a white ring round each ear, about fifteen years old, and about fourteen hands high; appraised to twenty-one dollars.
James Alexander. October 27, 1801.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
ABSENTED from Cynthiana, about the thirteenth of December, JAMES CHURCH , A soldier in the Infantry of the United States, who had been on furlough, and was arrested for debt in Harrison county, from whence he made his escape. He was born in the state of Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is six feet high, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, thirty five years old, dressed in Regimentals. Whoever apprehends said deserter, and delivers him to me, in Lexington; or secures him in any jail within the United States, shall receive the above reward. Samuel Clinton, Lieut. 1st U. S. Regt. Lexington, January 25, 1802.
NOTICE,
I SHALL attend on Thursday the fourth day of March next with commissioners appointed by the county court of Clark county, on the waters of Stoner's Fork of Licking, about two miles from Bramble's lick, to take depositions to establish the beginning corners, two buckeyes and a walnut, of James Ware, 1500 acres, Daniel Morgan, two entries of 2000 acres each, John Alby's 1000 acres, and Francis Alby, of 700 acres; entries made in the year 1780, and to do such other acts as I may think necessary and according to law. James Ware. 11th Jan. 1802.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to inform the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he continues to keep
KEEL BOATS,
at Limestone, in order for taking loading or passengers, up the Ohio, to Wheeling or Pittsburgh; and will store any loading sent on for him to carry gratis; being furnished with a good house that he keeps for that purpose; by the public's most humble servant, William Byers, living at Mayville. Jan. 8th, 1802.
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Fleming County, Court of Quarter Sessions.
Alexander Stewart, } In Detinue. vs. Ebenezer Scroggs.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I shall attend with commissioners, under a dedimus from said court, on the twentieth day of February next ensuing, at the house of Michael Woods Esq. in Washington county, in the state of Tennessee, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. to take the deposition and examination upon oath, of James Stewart, to be read in evidence, in the above cause—where those whom it may concern may likewise attend. Ebenezer Scroggs. January 26, 1802.
Millersburgh Lead-Mine
LOTTERY.
SCHEME.
  1 prize of 600 dollars, is 600   2 300 600   6 100 600   10 50 500   50 20 1000   100 15 1500   2079 9 & a fraction, 19000   First and last drawn ticket, 100 each, } 200   24,000 
6000 tickets at 4 dollars each, 24,000 2,250 Prizes, 3,750 Blanks. Not two blanks to a prize. 15 per cent to be deducted from all prizes.
The object of this Lottery is to raise 3600 dollars, in order to improve and extend the Lead Mine at Millersburgh, Bourbon county. When the immense advantage that will result to the community by improving this mine, (in retaining large sums of money in our own state) is taken into consideration, there scarcely can remain a doubt but that the tickets will meet with a rapid sale and the drawing commence in April next.
Managers, WILLIAM HENRY, THOMAS HUGHES, DAVID FLOURNOY, DANIEL DUNCAN, JOSEPH DESHAT, JOHN PICKETT, DUVAL PAYNE, WM. E. BOSWELL.
*** Tickets to be had of the managers. Im & ramtf
INSURANCE COMPANY.
PUBLIC NOTICE,
IS hereby given, That an Insurance Company (for the purpose of covering property shipped on board any boat or other vessel navigating the Western waters) is now forming in Lexington; and that subscriptions of shares are taken by Messrs. John Jordan, William Macbean, Cuthbert Banks, and Henry Purviance. —Those who are desirous of becoming share-holders are requested to apply immediately, or the company will be filled. By order of the Subscribers. JOHN BRADFORD, Ch. P.T.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
BILLY MOOR.
An honest tar, and fresh from sea, With heart just where it ought to be, Thus hail'd young Billy Moor: "What cheer my lad - misfortune's gale, Has torn I see thy rafter'd sail, "For thou art wreck'd and poor."
The simple boy his story true Told, with a blushing sweetnefs too; Then heav'd a heavy sigh! "But God is good to man's unkind; "Pafs on - my fufferings never mind; "He soon will let me die!"
Jack's heart with manly feelings yearn'd, More than his purse in pocket burn'd And that for once was cramm'd; Jack wip'd a tear from either eye, -- "Die, meffmate!" was the tar's reply, "If thou doft, I'll be damn'd!"
"Bear up! I have thee safe in tow, "I'll fit thee ftraight to face the foe, "And cop' with death d'ye fee;" He had him rigg'd the next fpring tide, His locker full and well fupply'd Bore Billy Moor to fea.
When there, the boy with grateful heart Applauded play'd his ftated part, And frown'd to fiv'ch or run: But oft would blefs the happy day That bore him from diftrefs away To ferve Jack Mizen's gun
A gentleman one day came in upon his nephew, who was amusing himself with his violin, "I am afraid CHARLES, (fays he) you lofe time , with this fiddling." "I endeavor, fir, to keep time ." "Don't you rather kill time ?" "No, I only beat it ."
ALL perfons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a note of hand, given by me to Peter Kern, for the payment of ninety one Dollars and an half, dated the 26th of November 1801, and payable nine months after date; as I am determined not to pay the amount of said note, unless compelled by law.
David Negley. January 9th, 1802.
LINCOLN COUNTY, fct.
September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1801.
IT being fuggested to the court, that the real estate of Molly Myers deceafed, when divided amongst her representatives, will not exceed the value of thirty pounds and it also being fuggested by Gideon Bosly, that he has purchased the interest of four of the representatives, and is defirous of the sale of said estate! On the motion of the said Gideon Bosly, it is ordered, that a fummous issue against Lewis Myers, to Garrard county, as one of the representatives and heirs of the said Molly Myers: against Jacob Beam and Mary his wife, to Bullit county, against Jacob Myers, Abraham Bosly and Rebeckah his wife, Michael Myers and David Myers, to Lincoln, as heirs of said Molly Myers, to appear here on the first day of the next February term of this court, to fiew cause why the said land should not be sold, and the money arising therefrom, divided amongst the different representatives.
And it being fuggested to the court, that Jacob Catfeler and Elizabeth his wife, and Benjamin Myers, heirs of said Molly Myers, are not inhabitants of this ftate; it is ordered that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks fucceffively, commanding them to appear here on the first day of the next February term of this court, to fiew cause why the said land should not be sold, and the money arising from the sale distributed among the different representatives according to law.
A Copy: † Witness
THOS. MONTGOMERY, D. C. L. C. Q. S.
NOTICE
HAVING removed my family to a farm in the neighborhood of Lexington, and intending still to do my business in town, I think it necessary to inform my clients that except during the fessions of the Court of Appeals, General Court, and Circuit Court of the United States for Kentucky and the Territories North-West of the Ohio, I shall attend at my office, in Lexington, every day, from nine o'clock in the morning, until one in the afternoon, at which time and place, all who have business with me must attend.
J. HUGHES. Lexington, September 11th, 1801.
FOR SALE,
THE Property lately occupied in this town, by Mr. Arthur Thompson, and at present by Mr. Dillum, consisting of Two New Two Story
FRAME HOUSES,
Neatly finished, large and convenient Cellars, a large frame Stable and Kitchen, good Smoke House, and Three Lots belonging to the above premises. Also two hundred acres of GOOD QUALIFIED LAND, lying on the head of Salt River, about seven miles from this town; the title clear of every kind of dispute; the Land is well watered, but entirely unimproved. A liberal credit will be given for the payment, and the whole amount will be received in Produce. The terms will be made known by application to Messrs. Cochrane & Thuriby, merchants, of Philadelphia, or the subscriber, in Danville.
J. BIRNEY. Danville, 9th February, 1801
Whereas my wife Sarah Pavey, has left my bed and board without just cause - this is to forewarn all persons from dealing with her, or crediting her on my account; as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Jan. 28, 1802.
Samuel Pavey.
18 GREAT BARGAINS,
Will be sold by the Subscriber, and for a greater part, Extensive Credits will be given, in annual payments, the purchaser giving good bond and security; The following PROPERTY I will sell, from this day forward, (to wit:)
VALUABLE BUILDINGS, and the Lots of ground they are on, in Paris - they begin at the Main Corner street facing the Court house, and running parallel with the public ground one hundred feet -
The first a large two story frame building, in which there is a large well finished store house and counting room, both large fire places of brick; the other part well calculated for a tavern, six well finished rooms plastered, and four large fire places; another room, thirty-six feet by twenty, and two fire places, and within five feet of the back room door, a brick lodging room, and a kitchen adjoining - The balance of the building of brick, two stories high; with four houses, twenty feet square, rented out to different families; convenient to those are two small kitchens - there is a stable and small garden for the use of the large building. I have also nine acres of out lots in excellent order for cultivation - Those buildings were first valued by a number of workmen at eight thousand dollars; and several useful additions have been made to them since - I will now give them extremely low, and give them clear of all incumbrance.
Another property I have in Mason county, one mile and three quarters from Limestone - two valuable overshot mills, in as high credit for manufacturing flour, as any in the state, and are now repairing and almost done, so as to start in complete order when the season for grinding commences, with the best Burr and Alleghany stones, rolling screens &c. - Those mills in the season for grinding, can make forty barrels of flour every day that they are worked; and any person inclined to purchase, can be informed, that the quality of the flour is superior to any that has been boated from Limestone. With those I will sell a valuable negro man, a good miller; the plantation of 140 acres, 100 apple trees, of fruit equal to any in the state, a fine clover and blue grass pasture and meadow, a small dwelling house and farm, with other out houses, cherry and peach orchard - the title indisputable; and I will give it clear of all incumbrance. For this property I have in two years paid nine thousand dollars.
I have also for sale, 700 acres of Military land, fourteen miles from Washington, North West of the Ohio river, with a very promising salt lick, supposed to have salt water, a small trial has been made, and some salt made by a Mr. Sherfy.
I have also two small plantations in Bourbon, that I will sell - they are mostly first rate land.
I have patents for lands near Montgomery court house, of the first quality; eight thousand acres, the half of which I will sell at one third its value; the purchaser may have his choice; patented 17 years ago; entries very special.
Also the half of 600 acres of first quality, three miles from Fleming court house; old patents and special entries - on the same terms.
I have also one thousand acres for sale, adjoining lower Mackasee's tract, level, but of inferior quality - for this I will take good horses at 6s per acre; the title undoubted.
I have also for sale about 300 acres, on Cedar creek, of Floyd's fork, with a never failing spring on it; a part rich land, and a part indifferent, within six miles of Mann's lick; this has excellent range and timber - for this I will take good salt at 12s per acre, if cash 9s per acre.
I have also for sale, six hundred acres, patented land, on Clover lick, eight miles from the Crab orchard - this I will take 3s per acre for in cash, or 4s 6d in horses. If it will be an accommodation to those who may incline to purchase the mills, I will give in an excellent house woman, now living in Lexington.
I will also sell a good flock of hogs cattle, mares and colts, with the mills.
I will give such excellent bargains in all, or any of the aforesaid property, that any person inclined to purchase, may be well accommodated. The mills I will deliver up the tenth of March next, or if sooner required, on a little more advance, they shall be given up.
Money, good Merchandise Negroes, and Horses, will be taken by instalments, as will best suit the purchaser.
Application to my son John Edwards, jun. in Bourbon, or to Mr. David S. Brodrick, in Washington, or Mr. Enoch Smith, near Montgomery court house, or James Brown esq. in Lexington, for information and contracts with respect to
the property, or to the subscriber, either in Bourbon or Washington, may be made.
Any of my creditors choosing to purchase, shall have on the lowest terms, as I am determined to sell.
I will sell 1000 barrels of flour, all to be delivered before the 15th of March next. And,
I have also one other plantation for sale, near Warwick, 233 acres cleared, and the title secure.
Any person purchasing the mills I will furnish with wheat at cash price, and will, if employed, engage to clear them in the sales of flour &c. this season, 2500 or 3000 dollars.
18 JOHN EDWARDS, Sen. 14th September, 1801. *5dtf
11 FOR SALE,
TWO STILL & A BOILER,
MADE of Copper, of superior quality. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser, and likely young Horses taken in payment. For further particulars application may be made to the Editor of this Paper. November 4, 1801.
40 FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation in Shelby county in December last a GREY MARE, fifteen hands high, well made, six years old last spring, has four white feet, a blaze in her face, paces trots and canters, branded W W on the near shoulder and buttock, was with foal, when she went away - Also, a BROWN HORSE, with a bob-tail, fourteen hands high, well made, seven or eight years old, trots and gallops, I do not recollect whether the horse was branded or not - Whoever will deliver said mare and horse to Doct. W. Warfield in Fayette county, or to me in Shelby county, shall receive twenty dollars for each.
Nov. 1801. 9 JOHN POPE. wvtp f.
Trotter & Scott,
HAVE just received, and now opening for sale, at their Store, in Lexington, a complete assortment of
41 MERCHANDIZE,
Well suited to the present and approaching seasons, consisting of Dry Goods Groceries, Queens and Glass Ware, Bar-Iron, Steel, Imported Castings, Nails, Window-Glass, Boulting-Cloths, suited for Merchant or Country Work - likewise a supply of Mann's Lick Salt, all of which will be sold at their usual low prices for Cash.
Lexington, April 20, 1801.
LOST
By the subscriber, on the first or second day of this month, a BOND on James Ratledge to William Hill, of Sixty pounds, with several other Papers - said bond has been several times endorsed from one to another. Any person delivering said bond and other papers to me, shall have FIVE DOLLARS reward.
Thomas Tudor. Fayette, Gravel run, near Morrison's mill, November 4th, 1801. J.M.t.p
41 FOR SALE,
AT A TAN YARD,
WITH a small stock and materials for carrying it on; with about thirty or forty acres of land, twelve acres cleared, lying in Woodford county, ten miles from the court house, eighteen from Lexington, and about a mile and a quarter from the Kentucky river, within half a mile of Fromans iron works, grist-mill and saw-mill; there is a good waggon road from thence to the river; there is eight vats, lime &c. with a good mill-house, two good cabins, and a never failing spring, with a fall of about 20 feet; the situation for convenience of water, and bark, is superior to any I have seen in the state, those inclining to purchase will please apply to me on the premises, or to David or Thomas Reid, Lexington.
WILLIAM REID.
48 DAVID REID,
SADDLER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed his shop from the corner of Main and Cross streets, to the house formerly occupied by Mr. J. Pew, opposite the Presbyterian meeting house, where he now lives, and intends carrying on his business as usual, he flatters himself from his unremitting attention to business, and the opportunity he has had for acquiring a general knowledge of it, still to hold his share of the public esteem.
Lexington, Feb. 16th. 1800. N. B. An Apprentice wanted D. R
WILLIAM VOORHIES & CO.
4 SADDLERS, & CAP & HARNESS
MAKERS,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have commenced business in Mr. William Ross's brick house, on Short street, near the Presbyterian meeting house, Lexington; where they will be happy to receive orders for anything in the above lines, which shall be punctually attended to. They hope from their attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a part of the public favors.
Jan. 14, 1802.
20
NOTICE. PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
will be kept at the SIGN OF THE BUFFALOE. On Main street, in Lexington, opposite the Public square.
PROPOSALS,
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office, in Washington City, until the 30th day of January next inclusive.
4 IN KENTUCKY.
From Orrsville, T. by Powell's valley, T. Richmond and Jessamine C. H. to Lexington once a week - Leave Orrsville every Friday at 2 P. M. arrive at Richmond the next Monday by noon, and at Lexington by 6 P. M. Returning - Leave Lexington every Tuesday by 6 A. M. arrive at Richmond by noon, and at Orrsville, T. the next Friday by 10 A. M.
NOTES.
Note 1. The postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expenses that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if he delay continue until the departure of any departing mail, whereby the mail is returned for such delay, the contractor shall forfeit an additional sum of five dollars for each mail.
Note 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent to the mails and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
Note 5. Should any person making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year, those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the month of August November, February and May, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
Note 7. The contracts on the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and to continue in force for one year from that time, excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract.
GIDEON GRANGER. Post-Master General.
General Post Office, Washington City, Dec. 7, 1801. G.M.
5 STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Washington District sct.
Robert B. Morton, complainant,
Against
William Wood, Elizabeth Fox,
Mary Fox, Arthur Fox, and
Matilda Fox, heirs and representatives of Arthur Fox, deceased,
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant William Wood is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, and he not having entered his appearance agreeably to law, and the rules of this court - on the motion of the complainant, by Jesse Medlock his attorney; it is ordered, that he appear here on the third day of the next court, and answer the complainant's bill - and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in the Kentucky Gazette; another posted at the door of the court house of Mason county - and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after Divine Service, at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington.
(A copy) Teste Francis Taylor, C.W.D.C.
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF
20 LAND
FOR SALE:
1000 acres on the Kentucky, in Madison county.
400 in ditto, waters of Otter creek.
5000 on the Ohio river, opposite Little Miami river.
400 on Severn's Valley creek.
Good titles will be made to purchasers. For terms apply to the subscriber in Madison county, on Otter creek.
JOHN HALLEY.
Sept. 22, 1801. tf
53 FOR SALE,
Tract of LAND,
OF about 1200 Acres, on Licking, six miles from the Ohio - it is Good Farming Land, and will be sold together, or divided into smaller tracts, to suit the purchaser - The terms will be low for CASH and TOBACCO - Apply to Geo. Poyzer.
Lexington, Jan. 17th 1801.
21 I will either Sell or Rent, my
HOUSES & LOTS
In town, reserving a small piece in front of Mr. Reed's (the chair maker) shop, for an Office.
If I do not sell, I would make an allowance to any one who would rent for a term of years, for repairs and improvements.
J. HUGHES.
NOTICE.
The subscriber intending to start to Baltimore on the first of March, will be particularly thankful to his customers, to come forward and pay off their respective balances - I shall dispense with the custom of threatening with suits, knowing all that is necessary, is to give them notice of his departure.
Walker Baylor. Lexington, January 9th, 1802. tim