The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1800-02-06 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 698.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1800.
[VOL. XIII.]
LEXINGTON.—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PAID IN ADVANCE.
The following thoughts were very hastily thrown together by the author, at the request of some of his friends—They have few, if any, pretensions to originality or elegance—That they appear now in print is to be entirely attributed to the partiality of those who have solicited their publication—To partial readers alone will they appear in any degree worthy of the occasion, and it is hoped that criticism will treat with lenity a production which aspires only to please those who are already disposed to grant it every indulgence.
Job Brown
E U L O G Y
On the late
ILLUSTRIOUS CITIZEN,
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
Delivered in Lexington, on Saturday the 25th January, 1800.
Friends and Fellow Citizens,
A MELANCHOLY occasion has this day called us together. The Hero whose superior excellence did honor to our species, and interested the feelings of the whole family of mankind, is now no more.
In veneration of such a man, to exchange the accustomed walks of pleasure, for the house of mourning—to bedew its inmost recesses with tears of gratitude to his memory—to catch if possible, some portion of his ethereal spirit as it mounts from this earthly sphere, into perfect union with congenial spirits above—is a laudable custom, coeval with society, and sanctioned by the example of the wisest nations.
The Egyptians with whom the arts and sciences are supposed to have originated, not only celebrated the names, but also embalmed the bodies of their deceased heroes, that they might long by their examples stimulate succeeding generations in the practice of virtuous and commendable actions—The Athenians, an intelligent and enlightened people, pursued a similar policy, and by an express law, ordained orations and splendid funerals, in honor of those who gloriously fell in the cause of their country—Their example was imitated by the Romans, and this solemn ceremony was performed in the great assemblies of the people, by the most accomplished orators and statesmen.
The moral tendency of these institutions was truly sublime—It taught the important and instructive lesson, “that however tyrants and traitors might extort or steal applause during their lives, an impartial posterity would try their characters by the standard of truth, and condemn them to dark oblivion or merited contempt.”
We may farther remark, that men are more disposed to imitate, than to be taught; and are more influenced by the example of illustrious characters, than by written precepts. The actions of men are more persuasive than their words. The latter sometimes deceive, the former never. The glorious deeds of “other times” resound in our ears, and sink deep in our hearts; and even in our own day we sympathize with those who have nobly triumphed, or greatly suffered in our behalf.
The loss which America has sustained, and her deep sense of that loss, are unparalleled in the annals of the world—This consideration will more than justify the general solicitude to evince our respect for the memory of the ever honored dead.
Whilst the most celebrated characters recorded on the historic page, have been distinguished only at particular and short periods of their lives—whilst their virtues have emitted only transient flashes—the splendor of our Washington rose with the morning of his life, blazed through its meridian, and set with unclouded lustre. It was his to display the vigor of his mind at an early age, and to ripen the manly virtues of his heart in the rugged encounter of fatigues and dangers.—The French as early as the year 1755 had commenced hostilities against the Western part of Virginia, at that time a British colony. The administration of Virginia, resolved to demand of the French the cause and pretext of their hostilities. Our hero had then barely attained his twenty-first year—Born to an affluent fortune—rocked in the downy cradle of luxury—endowed with a fine person—capable of
enjoying the gay amusements of youth, and of shining in the giddy circles of fashion—he abandons all the allurements of ease, and listens only to the calls of honor and of patriotism—He disdains a voluptuous life of indolence and folly, and determines like Hercules, to season himself for grand exploits, in the rough school of toils and adversity. He offers himself as a missionary to the French commandant on the Ohio—The offer is gratefully accepted—The distance to the French fortresse is more than four hundred miles; and half that distance a frightful wilderness, interrupted with stupendous mountains, and inhabited only by savages. Neither the difficulties of the route, the inclemency of the season, nor the dangers with which the enterprize was attended, could shake his intrepid soul. He sets out on foot, accompanied by but a single companion, discharges the duties of his mission, and returns in safety to the arms of his astonished friends.
The heroism of feeble minds is soon exhausted—but he whose loss we this day deplore, was not contented with mere occasional displays of fortitude and enterprize. Invincible perseverance formed a prominent feature in his character, during the whole course of his life—Accordingly we find him in the twenty-second year of his age retracing the gloomy path which he so recently explored, and leading a small band of gallant followers to the defence of the Western frontiers. After various successful and heroic efforts, he is at length surrounded by his enemy; and after nobly resisting a force three times as numerous as his own, he extorts an honorable capitulation from savage Indians and their successful allies.—Indefatigable in the pursuit of glory and the defence of his country, he soon after resumes his arms, and appears on the same theatre where he had lately been so gloriously unfortunate—When the inexperienced rashness of his commander had sacrificed his troops to an unseemly foe, our Washington gallantly mitigated the disasters which he had foreseen but could not prevent, and by covering the retreat of the British veterans, preferred them from destruction—Victory soon after every where crowned the arms of Britain; peace was proclaimed, and Washington retired to the enjoyment of rural quiet, and domestic happiness.
When the British government, at peace with other nations, determined to reduce her colonies under the yoke, Washington was amongst the first to risk his all in defence of our freedom, & to spurn the base efforts of a tyrannical monarch—His character secured him the suffrages of his fellow citizens, and he became a delegate to the ever memorable Congress of 1774. Possessed of a large portion of acquired knowledge, directed by a sound judgment, he was better qualified for that exalted station than many others, who to a greater brilliancy of parts, added the eccentricity of original genius. But the voice of his country soon obliged him to exchange his post in the public council, for the supreme command of the armies of America—It was then that all the astonishing energies of his great mind were called into action—it was then that his services and sufferings in the general cause, imposed such obligations on his fellow citizens, as no future acknowledgments, no display of gratitude could discharge—The truth of this remark will be attested, by a moments reflection on any one of the many memorable instances in which he rescued his country from impending ruin. The people of New-Jersey in 1777 witnessed the most critical period of our revolutionary war. They beheld on one side a numerous, well clad, well appointed & pursuing army—On the other, a few miserable beings who from their mean habiliments, were held in contempt, flying for safety, & staining the snow with their bloody footsteps. To add to their disasters, the American troops were daily perishing by disease, and had not a single tent to shelter their naked, shivering frames, from the inclemency of the weather. Daily defections took place and even the most sanguine friends of the revolution, waited the event in the most awful suspense—In this extreme emergency, amidst these tempests of adversity, our hero preserved the wonted intrepidity of his character—
As some tall Cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale and midway leaves the storm; Tho' round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal Sunshine settles on its head.
Will it be credited by posterity, that with his miserable dejected followers, he faced upon a pursuing enemy and vanquished them in the actions of Trenton & Princetown, the details of which will never be forgotten by his grateful country. These splendid victories resembled a resuscitation from the dead, to the desponding friends of liberty. The thick gloom of despair was dispelled by the smiles of hope, and from that conspicuous era, the American prospects continued to brighten, until their liberties were consummated, by a solemn recognition of their independence.
I shall not anticipate your reflections on the various splendid achievements by which this father of our country erected the stupendous fabric of our liberty. They are too numerous to be recapitulated—too brilliant to derive lustre from the feeble voice of eulogy—His whole military career was one incessant blaze of light and glory—It presents the most pleasing images to the mind, and will afford unceasing delight to those plastic souls, who indulge in the luxurious pleasures of imagination—For if the recollection of the beautiful and sublime objects of inanimate creation, charm the fancy and captivate the heart—will not the soul be ravished by the truly sublime contemplation of a character raised by providence, to snatch the blood-stained sceptre from the grasp of a tyrant, and to give freedom and felicity to a whole nation—The superior pleasure derived from such elevated conceptions is finely portrayed by the poet,
“Look then abroad thro’ nature to the range, Of planets, suns, and adamant spheres, Wheeling unshaken thro’ the void immense; And think O man! can this capacious scene With half that kindling majesty, dilate Thy strong conception, as when Brutus rose Resurgent from the stroke of Cæsar’s fate Amid the crowd of patriots, and his arm Aloft extending, like eternal Jove, When guilt brings down the Thunder, call’d aloud On Tully’s name, and shook his crimson steel, And bade the father of his country hail! For lo the tyrant prostrate in the dust, And Rome again is free.”
Yes my friends, his military exploits shall be celebrated—they shall be celebrated not only amongst us, but in every language, in the annals of every nation, and the most distant posterity shall proclaim them—The fame of military actions however, seems, I know not how, to be drowned amidst the groans of the dying—the shouts of armies and the din of war. But when we hear of a compassionate, a generous, a humane, a just, a moderate, a prudent action, performed during the triumph of victory, when men are generally proud and insolent—with such an ardent affection are we inflamed that we are frequently in love with persons whom we have never seen; and this not only whilst we contemplate realities, but even whilst we survey the pictures of the imagination—Cæsar and Pompey may have equalled our Washington in arms—but Pompey violated the authority of his country and Cæsar passed the Rubicon—whilst Washington disbanded his army, and resumed the dignified character of a private citizen.—
During the long lapse of nearly half a century, this benefactor of mankind never refused his ready aid when called from the bosom of retirement, into the service of his country—The industry, patience, and zeal, which he displayed whilst at the head of our executive department, will be acknowledged to have exhibited at an advanced age, those extraordinary powers of mind for which he was always so eminently distinguished. It belongs not to the present age dispassionately to decide on the policy which governed his long administration—Experience and an impartial posterity will most justly determine the merits of those political disputes, which, at present, divide the public mind—but whilst some nice shades of difference, discriminated his opinions from those of many of his fellow citizens, all agreed that every part of his conduct was dictated by a spirit, pure, disinterested, and inviolably attached to the happiness of his country.
His political character possessed a high degree of excellence. He was endowed with a firm undaunted mind, a vigorous understanding and a feeling heart—All his impressions were strong and deeply rooted—From these and from these only he spoke and acted—He was free from every species of dissimulation and deceit—His deliberations were more swayed by what he thought right himself than by what was thought right by others—and when his determination was once taken,
he was not to be diverted from it by fear or favor—His adherence to truth thro’ his whole life, was undeviating and uniform. His spirit was too elevated to submit to falsehood, from what ever source it might be supposed to arise, whether from the suggestions of vanity, the impressions of fear, or the dictates of malice—His humanity and greatness of soul were pure, and unaffected—No man did a great or benevolent action with less ostentation, less consciousness of merit, or less design of gaining applause—In the political, as well as more private relations of life, he was greatly beloved; in all the qualities necessary for friendship, he has seldom been equalled. Through the whole of his public and private conduct, there appeared a strain of manly sincerity—From his cradle to his grave, he perhaps never on any one occasion, sacrificed reality to appearances, or courted applause from others, which was not justified by the approbation of his own heart. Engaged in the busy scenes of life, he knew human nature, and the most proper method of accomplishing proposed objects. His passions were subdued and subjected to reason—His soul superior to party spirit, to prejudice, and illiberal views, moved according to the impulses it received from an honest heart, a good understanding, common sense and a sound judgment—He was habituated to view things on every side, to consider them in all relations, and to trace the probable and possible consequences of proposed measures—Much addicted to close thinking, his mind was constantly employed—By frequent and long continued exercise, his understanding and judgment expanded so as to be able to discern truth, and to know what was proper to be done in every emergency.
Such, my fellow citizens, was the man whose memory you wish to cherish—whose virtues should be engraved on the tablets of your minds, and embalmed in the sanctuary of your hearts—We all knew his character and loved him; more than I am able to express—I have not however dealt in extravagant Eulogy, which may sometimes amuse the living, but can never characterize the dead. It belonged to him I have attempted to commemorate, to be as jealous of undeserved praise, as of unmerited censure; and I have endeavored to delineate his character in such a manner, as his magnanimous spirit would have approved. I could not exaggerate his virtues, and you will not believe that I would set down aught in malice—Why should I now deviate from the truth
Can Storied urn or animated bust, Back to its mansion call the fleeting breath? Can honor's voice provoke the silent dust, Or flattery sooth the dull cold ear of death?
Alas my friends he is gone—he is gone—never to return!! Deep is his sleep in the grave, low is his pillow of dust—no more shall he hear the voice of his country—no more shall he awake at her call—Farewell thou bravest of men! thou conqueror in the field!—But the field shall behold thee no more—nor the dark wood be lightened with the splendor of thy steel—The historic page shall preserve thy name—Future ages shall hear of thee—they shall hear of thy IMMORTAL RENOWN!!!
European Intelligence.
France.
PARIS, October 17.
ARMY OF THE EAST.
Camp before Acre, 10 May.
Buonaparte general in chief, to the executive directory.
Citizens Directors,
I have acquainted you that Achmet Dgezzar, Pacha of Acre, Tripoli and Damas had been appointed Pacha of Egypt; that he had assembled a considerable body of troops and had brought his advanced guard to Elarych, threatening the rest of Egypt with immediate invasion; that Turkish transports were collecting in the port of Macri, threatening to carry troops before Alexandria at the approaching fine season; that by the movements which existed in Arabia, it was to be expected that the number of people from Yambo, who had crossed the Red Sea, would increase in the spring.
You have seen by my last dispatch, the rapidity with which the army has passed the desert: the taking of Elarych, Gaza,

and Juffa, the dispersion of the enemy's army, which has lost its military stores, part of its camels, field equipage, &c.
There remained yet two months before the proper season for disembarkation. I determined to pursue the remains of the enemy's army, and to nourish during two months, the war in the heart of Syria. We marched for Acre.
AFFAIR OF KAKOUN.
The 15th March, at 10 in the morning, we perceived beyond the village of Kakoun the enemy's army, which had taken a position on our flanks: their left composed of people of Naplouse (formerly Samaritans) was supported by a rising ground of difficult access; the cavalry was formed on the right.
General Kleber fell on the enemy's cavalry; gen. Laffines attacked the left; general Murat displayed the cavalry in the centre.
General Laffines overturned the enemy, killed a great many, and pursued them two leagues in the mountains.
Gen. Kleber, after a light firing, put to flight the right of the enemy, and pursued them closely; they took the road to Acre.
COMBAT OF KAISSA.
The 17th March, at 8 at night, we took possession of Kaissa; and the English fleet was at anchor in the Road.
Four pieces of besieging artillery, which I had caused to be embarked at Alexandria, on four transports were taken off Kaissa by the English.
Several boats loaded with bombs and provisions escaped and anchored at Kaissa; the English attempted to carry them off, but were repulsed by general Lambert, who killed or wounded 100 men, made 30 prisoners, and seized a large shallop with a caronade, and a 36 pounder.
It only remained for us to put our field equipage in order of battle before Acre. We attacked in breach a tower which was the most projecting part of the town; the mine failed, the counter scarp did not fly. Citizen Mailly who went down to reconnoitre the effect of the mine, was killed. You will see by the journal of the siege, that on the 26th and 30th of March, 7th and 15th of April, the enemy made vigorous sallies, in which he was repulsed with loss, by gen. Vial.
That on the 1st of April, our mines blew up the counter scarp, but that the breach was not found practicable.
The 31st March, gen. Murat took possession of Saffet, the ancient Bethulia. The inhabitants shew the place where Judith killed Holofernes. The same day gen. Junot took possession of Nazareth.
COMBAT OF NAZARETH.
A numerous army was marching from Damas. They passed the Jourdan the 6th April.
The advanced guard fought all day of the 8th, against gen. Junot, who, with 500 men of the 2d and 19th half brigades, put it to flight, took 5 colors, and covered the field of battle with dead. A famous combat, which does much honor to French sang-froid.
COMBAT OF CANA.
The 9th April gen. Kleber set off from the camp of Acre—he marched to the enemy, and met him near the village of Cana; he formed himself in two squares. After having fought part of the day, each of them re-entered his own camp.
BATTLE OF MOUNT TABOR.
The 11th April, the enemy passed over the right of gen. Kleber, and halted in the plains of Esdecton, in order to form a junction with the Naplousains.
General Kleber transported himself between the river Jourdan and the enemy: turned Mount Tabor, and marched all the night of the 15th to the 16th, in order to attack him in the night.
He arrived in presence of the enemy at day-break: he formed a division in a square battalion. A crowd of enemies surrounded him on all sides: he was exposed all day to cavalry attacks; but repulsed them all with the greatest bravery.
The division of Bon had set off the 14th at noon, from the camp at Acre, and found itself on the 16th, at 9 in the morning, at the heels of the enemy, who occupied an immense field of battle. We never before saw so much cavalry manœuvring, charging and moving in all directions. We kept concealed: our cavalry carried off the enemy's camp, which was two leagues from the field of battle. There were taken more than 400 camels, and all the baggage especially that of the Mamelukes.
The generals Vial and Rampon, at the head of their troops, formed in square battalions, took the march in different directions, so as to form with the division of Kleber, the three angles of an equilateral triangle, of 2000 fathoms side-way. The enemy was in the centre. Being arrived at gun-shot, we showed ourselves; terror pervaded the enemy's rank; in a trice that cloud of cavaliers retired in dis-
order, and gained the river Jourdan: the enemy gained the heights. Night saved it.
Next day I caused the villages of Géhine, Hourez, and Onalm to be burnt, to punish the Naplousains. Gen. Kleber pursued the enemy as far as the Jourdan.
COMBAT OF SAFFET.
General Murat had set off the 12 April from the camp in order to raise the siege of Saffet, and carry away the magazines of Tebarich; he beat the enemy's column, and made himself master of the baggage. Thus, that army which was announced with so much parade, as numerous, laid the inhabitants, as the stars of heaven and the sands of the sea, a curious assembly of foot and horsemen, of all countries, re-passed the Jordan with the greatest precipitation, after leaving an immense quantity of dead in the field of battle. If one might judge of their terror by the rapidity of their flight, never has there been any such.
You will see in the journal of the siege of Acre, the different works made on both sides for the passing of the ditch, and to enter the tower, which was mined and counter-mined: that several pieces of 34's being arrived, the town was seriously attacked in breach; that the 26th and 30th April, and 2d May, the enemy made sallies and was vigorously repulsed; that the 8th May, the enemy received a reinforcement, brought by 20 Turkish men of war; that he made four sallies the same day; that he filed our trenches with dead bodies; that we lodged ourselves, after an assault extremely bloody, in one of the points the most essential of the place.
This day we are masters of the principal points of the rampart. The enemy has made a second encampment, supported by the castle of Djezzar. It remained for us to go through the town; it would be necessary to lay a trench before every house, and loose more people than I wish to do; the season besides is too far advanced. The object I had in view is fulfilled—Egypt calls me.
I cause a battery of 24's to be placed to raise the palace of Djezzar, and the principal monuments of the town; I caused a thousand bombs to be thrown in, which in so compact a place, must do considerable hurt. Having reduced Acre to a heap of stones, I shall repass the desert, ready to receive the European or Turkish army, which in Mesfidor or Thermidor, would land in Egypt. I shall send you from Cairo, a relation of the victories which gen. Desaix has gained in Upper Egypt; he has already destroyed several armies arrived from Arabia, and has almost wholly dispersed the Mamelukes.
In all these affairs, a great number of brave men (braves) are dead, at the head of them are generals Coffarelli and Romand: a great number are wounded, amongst them are generals Rose & Laffine. I have had since my passage of the desert, 500 men killed and wounded. The enemy has lost above 15,000 men.
I ask from you the grade of general of division, for gen. Laffine, and the grade of general of brigade for citizen Songis, chief of brigade of artillery.
I have promoted those officers mentioned in the list which you will find annexed hereto. I shall make known to you the traits of courage which have distinguished a great number of brave men.
I have been perfectly pleased with the army, in a kind of war altogether new for Europeans; it shews that nothing can astonish true courage and military talents, and that they are not disheartened at any sort of provisions. The result will be, we hope, an advantageous peace, an increase of glory, and of prosperity for the republic.
Head-Quarters Jaffa, 27th May.
Buonapartè, General in Chief, to the Executive Directory.
CITIZENS DIRECTORS,
I acquainted you, by the courier I sent you on the 10th May, with the glorious events for the Republic, which have happened since three months in Syria, and the resolution I had formed of speedily repassing the desert, in order to be in Egypt before the month of June.
The batteries of mortars of 24's were established, as I announced to you, in the course of the 12th of May, to raise the house of Djezzar, and to destroy the principal monuments of Acre. They played during 72 hours, and had the desired effect. Fire was constantly in the town.
The garrison, in despair, made a general sally on the 16th. General of brigade, Verdier, commanded the trenches. The combat lasted three hours. The remainder of the troops, which arrived on the 8th, from Constantinople, and exercised after the European manner, attacked our trenches in close columns: we turned in the posts we occupied on the ramparts; by that, the batteries of field
pieces could fire at 80 fathoms on the enemy, with langrage. Near one half remained on the field of battle; they were then pursued to the town, with the bayonet at their heels. 18 standards were taken.
The opportunity seemed favorable to carry the town: but our spies, the deserters and the prisoners, all agreed in the report, that the plague was making dreadful havoc in the city of Acre; that every day above 60 persons died; that the symptoms were terrible; that in 36 hours the patient would be carried off amidst convulsions resembling that of rage.
Spread over the town, it would have been impossible to prevent the soldiers from pillage: he would have brought at night into the camp, the seed of that terrible scourge, more to be dreaded than all the armies in the world.
The army left Acre on the 21st May, and arrived in the evening at Tentoura. It encamped the 22d, on the ruins of Cesarea, in the middle of broken columns of marble and granite, which announces what might have been that city formerly.
We arrived at Jaffa on the 24th. For these two days past, detachments of the army are on their march towards Egypt.
I shall continue at Jaffa some days longer, to blow up the fortifications; I shall afterwards go to punish some cantons for their ill conduct; and shortly after I shall cross the desert, leaving a strong garrison at Elarich. My next dispatch will be dated from Cairo.
American Intelligence.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, January 10.
The following letters were, on Wednesday, sent to congress, by the president of the United States:
Gentlemen of the senate, and Gentlemen of the house of representatives,
In compliance with the request in one of the resolutions of congress, of the 21st of December last, I transmitted a copy of those resolutions by my secretary Mr. Shaw, to Mrs. Washington, assuring her of the profound respect congress will ever bear to her person and character—of their condolence in the late affliction dispensation of Providence, and entreating her assent to the interment of the remains of gen. George Washington, in the manner expressed in the first resolution. As the sentiments of that virtuous lady, not less beloved by this nation, than she is at present afflicted, can never be so well expressed as in her own words, I transmit to congress her original letter.
It would be an attempt of too much delicacy, to make any comments upon it—but there can be no doubt, that the nation at large, as well as all the branches of the government, will be highly gratified by any arrangement which may diminish the sacrifice she makes of her individual feelings.
JOHN ADAMS
United States, } January 6, 1800, }
Mount Vernon, Dec. 31, 1799,
Sir,
While I feel with the keenest anguish, the late dispensation of Divine Providence, I cannot be insensible to the mournful tributes of respect and veneration, which are paid to the memory of my dear deceased husband; and as his best services & most anxious wishes were always devoted to the welfare & happiness of his country to know that they were truly appreciated, and gratefully remembered, affords no inconsiderable consolation.
Taught by the great example, which I have so long had laid before me, never to oppose my private wishes to the public will, I must consent to the request made by congress, which you have had the goodness to transmit to me; and in doing this I need not—I cannot say, what a sacrifice of individual feeling I make to a sense of public duty.
I remain very respectfully,
Sir, your
Most obedient
Humble servant,
MARTHA WASHINGTON.
The president of the United States.
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, Virginia.
"General George Washington has left Mount Vernon and all his papers to judge Washington. His negroes are to be free after the death of Mrs. Washington, who during her life, retains possession of the whole estate; and after her death, it is to be divided equally among his own family and her grand children."
[The above, being from a particular friend of the late gen. Washington, it is no doubt authentic.]
The legacy of general Washington to
his nephew judge Washington, we are credibly informed, is a history of the American revolution, written by himself. To those whom the custom of his country imposed it upon him, during his life time, to keep in slavery, he has given their freedom and land to support them.
(Bal. Paper.)
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Fork Lick creek, in Pendleton county, one iron gray horse, four years old, fifteen and a half hands high, branded with a stirrup iron, poled and appraised to 121.
Joseph Holoday.
October 7th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
To the Shareholders of the Vine-Yard Society. WE the subscribers, managers of the above society, think it a duty incumbent on us to lay before you a statement of what has been done with respect to the Vine-Yard. The improvement began last February, on 750 acres of land, lying in the big bend of the Kentucky river, near the mouth of Hickman creek. It is acknowledged by the best judges, to be a place well chosen, and happily situated for the culture of the vine. Five acres were well prepared, and planted with vines last spring. The time that the hands could be spared from attending on the vine-yard, has been very profitably employed in clearing, cultivating and preparing a farm, the produce of it in corn and vegetables, will be fully sufficient for the sustenance of the hands the present year. The success in planting, and the growth of the vines, have been beyond the expectations of those well acquainted with their culture in Europe. We can assure you, and the people of Kentucky in general, that in less than four years, wine may be drunk on the banks of the Kentucky, produced from European stock. We also take the liberty of requesting a punctual payment of the three fifths ordered by the standing committee. Some of the hands have not been paid for their last year's services—Several additional laborers have been hired for the present year—and in several instances we have been under the necessity of borrowing money, which obliges us to request the utmost promptitude of you in immediately sending forward the sums now due to Guthbert Banks, who is appointed collector, for the purpose of receiving it. There are a few shares on hand to be disposed of.—Those who have subscription papers on hand are directed to send them forward to Mr. Banks, as soon as possible.
Walker Baylor, } mana- Robt. Patterson, } gers.
January 27th, 1800. 3t
CHEAP HARDWARE.
Just arrived at Lexington, from England, and brought all the way from Sheffield, in Yorkshire (where they were manufactured) by the subscriber—
CONSISTING of table knives & forks, from seven shillings and six pence, to seven dollars and a half a dozen. Desert do. from seven shillings and six pence, to five dollars and a half a dozen. Carving do. at six shillings a pair. Childrens' do. at one shilling and six pence do. Butchers knives, and putty do.—hastened with green and white ivory, flag, buck, bone, horn, ebony, cocoa, and camwood. A great variety of pruning knives, both straight and to suit. Pocket knives of various sorts. A quantity of Barlow's pen knives at nine pence each—and a great variety of other pen knives of various prices. A few fruit knives with silver blades, &c. Womens scissors, from nine pence a pair to a dollar and a half. Shaping, shop and horse do. Razors from nine pence each, to nine shillings. Razors strops (to hold a couple of razors) at various prices. Sho-makers' awls, dotted, belt blue, and pegging do. from six shillings a gross to fifteen shillings. Various kinds of hick racks, from one shilling and six pence, to two shillings and three pence a gross. Joiners' punches. Calt steel files for sharpening tenon, hand, and frame saws, from four pence half penny, to thirteen pence half penny each. Brass ink stands. Elegant Britannia metal teapots and cream ewers, that look as well as silver, and don't cost one twentieth part of the price. Candle sticks. Table and tea spoons. Snuff and tobacco boxes of the same metal. A variety of nutcrackers, and curious cork screws. Twenty thousand white chapel needles, &c. Very handsome superfine cloth, kerseymere, and many elegant patterns of swansdown for waistcoats—now selling (at the store lately occupied by Mr. Charles Humphreys) by WHOLESALE and RETAIL. Country dealers will be allowed a good abatement by the gross or dozen, to sell again. Those who want to make up an assortment, are requested to be speedy in their application, as they will not be long upon sale.
John Slater.
Lexington, January 21st, 1800. 3t
CHEAP GOODS.
SAMUEL & GEORGE TROTTER, Have just received from Philadelphia, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF
Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, Glass, Cbina and Queens-ware, Bar Iron, Steel, &c. &c.
Which, for CASH IN HAND, they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms.
Lexington, December 25th, 1799
FEATHERS WANTED.
EXCELLENT PICKED COTTON GIVEN in exchange for an equal weight of GEESE or DUCKS FEATHERS, at this office.
January 23d, 1800.

Lexington, February 6.
FOR THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
Mr. Bradford,
In your paper of the 23d ultimo, a note appeared from Brutus, in answer to the observation made by the Editor of the Kentucky Herald, in his own paper, which you will please to publish in your paper as early as possible, in the following words—
"The piece addressed to Alexr. Scott Bullitt, esq., under the signature of "Brutus" was presented and published in the absence of the Editor; who was then on a journey to Louisville, otherwise it never would have been published even in his absence, had not the Author assured the person who conducted the business, that it had met with the approbation of the Editor. The promised continuation he thinks proper to put a stop to, as personalty, under a serious name, shall at all times be his study to avoid."
Here follows the note of BRUTUS, as published in your paper:
"Brutus thinks proper to inform the public, in answer to the statement made by the Editor of the Kentucky Herald, that permission was actually granted by the Editor, for publishing the piece under that signature, prior to his visit to Louisville. The piece was not seen by him, but the contents were told him—Brutus does not know how to account for this conduct in the Editor, unless it proceeds from an un pardonable degree of timidity, by no means suitable to the character of a republican printer."
In answer to Brutus's note, wherein he says "that permission was actually granted by the Editor, for publishing the piece under that signature, prior to his visit to Louisville," the Editor asserts, and with confidence, that Brutus has misstated the conversation.
Three days before his intended journey, Brutus informed the Editor that application had been made to him by several young men in this town, to write against Col. Bullitt. The Editor observed to Brutus, if he would write a decent piece, he should not refuse it, but should not publish any piece which contained personalty. From that time until the moment the Editor was starting, Brutus forbore calling on him, although M. Winnard mentioned (as his certificate underneath will prove) that the Editor was to start the day after he applied to him at the printing-office. The succeeding day, Saturday, between 12 and 1 o'clock, the Editor called at Mr. Brent's on business; whilst there, Brutus asked him to walk into the bar-room, and there mentioned his piece was ready for the press: the Editor observed he was then about to mount his horse, & had not time to examine it, wishing it postponed until his return; but on Brutus showing so much anxiety, he referred him to Mr. Winnard, mentioning that he could judge as well of the piece as the Editor himself. Now, if this was giving Brutus permission to publish, without first an examination by Mr. Winnard, who stood precisely in the Editor's shoes, he leaves it to the world to judge.
Brutus, the Sunday evening after the Editor's return, having heard the promised publication had been suppressed, and that the Editor was displeased, called upon him, and suggested that it would be best to say nothing more in his note, than "that owing to the personalty contained in the first number of Brutus, the Editor thought proper to suppress the publication." What could have been his motive for thus interfering with the Editor's business unless he had previously been told the contents of the note intended for Tuesday's paper, the Editor is at a loss to know.
The private character of every man should be held sacred; and if the timidity of the Editor arises only from saving the character of a respectable and worthy citizen from the slanderous pen of an anonymous writer, who formerly made an attempt, not in the Editor's absence, to visit a character, whose virtues ought to be a model for Brutus to copy after, which piece was refused, be timidity, he glories in the appellation. Certain it is, however, that Brutus never had any other reason to charge him with timidity.
If the Editor was to give the latitude to Brutus which he conceives a republican printer is bound to do, where the private family who could shelter itself from the shafts of his malevolence. From such republican printers, good Lord deliver us.
I certify that on the day previous to Mr. Stewart's starting for Louisville, the author of Brutus came to the printing office, and told me he had a piece for insertion, and wanted to know if it could be inserted in the next Herald; to which I replied that it could—but told him he would have to see Mr. Stewart, and get his approbation—Next evening he called with the manuscript—I asked him if he saw M. Stewart, and if he had his consent that the piece might be published; to which he replied he had, and that he had no objection—I thought it unnecessary to make any further enquiry, and therefore admitted the piece—Given under my hand this 1st day of February 1800.
JAMES WINNARD.
No Mail from the Eastward this week.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
PARIS, Oct. 26.
The King of Prussia has recalled his resident at Hamburg.
LONDON, Nov. 7.
Genoa remains in the possession of the French, and Champoinet, whose force is stated at 40,000 men has his head-quarters still at Finale.
SUWARROW.
Frontiers of Suabia, October 3.
Yesterday morning the Russian Generals received the following orders from Field Marshal Suwarow.
Gentlemen,
"You will be answerable with your heads for every inch of ground that you shall give up to the enemy. I have advanced by way of Schwitz and am ready to repair your errors; shew therefore a courage and resolution, which nothing can subdue."
PHILADELPHIA January 16-
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, dated 1 mo. 4, 1800.
"Gen. WASHINGTON has willed all his own Negroes free, the number of
which is one hundred and thirty; the remainder are on the estates belonging to his wife.
"They are to enjoy their freedom at the death of their Mistress, and as much sooner as she pleases—and it is expected it will not be long before she liberates them all."
"Laurence Washington and his wife (relations of the General lately deceased) have also freed all theirs, the number of which are very considerable."
"Those of General Washington's who are advanced in years, are to be maintained by his estate."
RICHMOND, January 18.
Mr. Nicholas's motion for disbanding part of the army was on Saturday the 14th instant rejected in congress by a majority of 60 to 39.
The speakers on this occasion were, Messrs. Kitchell, Gallatin, and Randolph, pro-gen. Smith, Mr. Harper, and gen. Lee—con.
January 21.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
IMPORTANT.
By the Liverpool Packet, capt. Beebe, from Liverpool.
Agreeable to promise, we hasten to lay before the public the most important news by the Liverpool Packet, capt. Beebe who failed the 15th of November—and which we are obliged to state verbally from the captain, as we could not obtain papers in time but shall get them in the course of the day.
In the first place, we are enabled to state, that about ten days before captain Beebe failed, the Duke of York and Prince William of G. arrived in England on board of a frigate—and that most of the English and Russian troops had also arrived, and the rest expected.
That new victories in favor of the French had taken place in Italy.
That Rome and Civita had surrendered to the allies.
That the French fleet, by report had failed.
That the archduke had moved to turn the army of Massena.
That it is reported that Cornwallis intends to retire from the lord lieutenancy of Ireland. The Marquis of Bath is mentioned as his successor.
That Buonaparte was to set out immediately for Berlin.
That another frigate bound to Holland had been lost.
That some of the first houses in London and Liverpool had failed.
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.
FOR SALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE, For dry-goods or other merchandise, two STAL-LIONS, of the following description:
LAMPLIGHTER,
A HANDSOME bay, fifteen and a half hands high, well marked, free from all natural blemishes, was raised by Mr. Brock, in Spottsylvania, out of a mare got by the imported Shandy, he was got by Young Celar, who was got by Old Celar, out of a full bred mare. The cross between Shandy and Celar, who were both good for a quarter, has produced the swiftest horses in Virginia, and 'tis believed by judges, that Lamplighter can carry 150lbs and beat any covering horse in the state. He is 8 years old.
The imported horse SHELLY,
Well known in Stafford and Spottsylvania counties, Virginia, as a horse of as fine blood as any in America, which any judge will discover on inspection, he is 15 hands high, and most elegantly formed before, his hind parts suffered a small distortion that has injured their appearance, by hanging in slings during a long spell of boisterous weather, coming from England, but which don't injure his colts—indeed his character as a foal getter is unexceptionable. He is a beautiful bay, well marked, and moves well, he was got by Sir John Shelly's Postmaster, out of a full sister to Hudibras; Postmaster was got by Herod, his dam by Snap; Hudibras was got by Herod, his dam by Blank, grand dam by Cade, great grand dam by Partner.
They are both out of condition at present, but will be in perfection before the 1st day of March. The subscriber would trade them for lands on the north side of Panther creek in Ohio county, at valuation of disinterested men, along with some other property which he would be glad to transfer to that county. Any person inclined to treat will please address
Andrew Stainton, at Mr. Innis Brent's, Lexington.
FOR SALE,
THE one half of my mills on South Elkhorn, about one mile from the junction, and about four and a half miles from Frankfort, consisting of a water grist-mill, calculated for four pair of stones, two pair of which are now in motion; the house 58 by 46, three story high, all of stone. Also an excellent saw-mill. Otherwise I will sell the whole, with upwards of two hundred acres of military lands, about seventy of which is well cleared—a description of the situation and works are unnecessary as they well do credit to the best inspection. Merchandise or negroes will be taken in part.
Haden Edwards.
February 3d, 1800.
Advertisements omitted for want of room shall appear in our next.
TO BE HIRED FOR CASH,
AT public auction, in Paris, on the 17th day of next month, it being court day, for one year, nine Negro Men, two Negro Women, and one Boy, 13 years old, all very likely; belonging to the estate of Col. Nath. Gilt, dec. by
Judith C. Gist, adm'x.
John Breckenridge, adm'r.
January 25th, 1800.
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NOTICE.
I SHALL attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, at Springfield, at the spring called Calks spring, on Small Mountain creek, waters of Licking creek, on the third day of March next, at 2 o'clock P. M. to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to perpetuate their testimony to the making my improvement at said spring, and do such other acts, as may be deemed necessary, and according to law.
Wm. Calk.
Also at 10 o'clock A. M. the same day, at David Cheatoms, on Spencer creek, waters of Slate creek, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to perpetuate their testimony respecting an improvement made for Spencer Reed, and do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
Wm. Calk, assignee of said Reed.
February 5 1800.
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TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the head waters of Stoner, Clark county one yellow bay mare, six years old, thirteen hands high, branded on the near buttock I L.—Also one sorrel mare colt, both appraised to 91.
Elisba Collins.
Nov. 26th 1799.
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THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD,
AND reasonable charges, or TEN for apprehending either of the following deserters from my company, of the 4th U. S. regiment.
JOHN CAMPBELL, a private, deserted on the night of the 4th November, had on a long grey coat and short breeches, a pair of white stockings, a round hat, all of which are nearly worn out—he is very slovenly in his dress—five feet five inches high, light brown hair, fair complexion, small grey eyes, down look, aged about 20 years: born in Frederick county Virginia.
JAMES FORD, a private, deserted the 9th of November; had on a roundabout blue linsey jacket, a pair of brown country linen overalls, plush vest, five feet eight inches high, stout made, ruddy face short black hair, dark eyes, aged about thirty: was born in Ireland; follows well digging.
RICHARD WOVERTON, private, deserted December 10th; had on a white hunting shirt, a pair of public woolen overalls, a green Jean vest; he is 5 feet 11 inches high, stout made short lightish hair, fair complexion, about twenty-two years of age: was born in North-Carolina. I expect he is making for Bullitt county, as he has worked the early part of the last summer about the salt licks, and has some friends in the neighborhood of them.
Jona. Taylor
Capt. 4th U. S. Regt.
Federal Cabin, 3 11th Dec. '99.
NOTICE.
THE late partnership of William Smith and Joseph Arthur, trading under the firm of Smith & Arthur, being dissolved by mutual consent, those indebted to said firm are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, in the town of Winchester, Clarke county, who has possession of the books and accounts. Suits will be commenced against those who fail to comply.
William Smith.
Lexington, 22d, Jan. 1800.
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GLASS WORKS.
THE gentlemen merchants and citizens of Kentucky, are hereby informed that we have reduced the price of our 8 by 10 window glass to twelve dollars per box, and the other sizes in proportion, at our glass works, at New-Geneva, Fayette county Pennsylvania.
J. W. Nicholson,
Acting partner of the late firm of
Albert Gallatin & Co.
January 2d, 1800.
2m
FOR SALE
At Public Vendue,
ON the 10th day of February next, unless soon disposed of at private sale, 50,000 acres of VALUABLE LAND, in Hardin county, on the Rolling Fork of salt river, granted to Gen. Thomas Matthews of Virginia, by patent, dated the 3d day of January, 1789, and conveyed by the said Gen. Thomas Matthews, through his attorney, Richard Matthews, to James Todd and William Mott of Philadelphia, by deed of trust, dated the 7th day of June, 1797, for the purpose of securing a debt, interest, and all reasonable charges, due by the said Richard Matthews to the said Todd and Mott, sold agreeably to contract, to pay the above claims. For a particular description, apply to Guthbert Banks, esq. at his office, or at Mr. Polettewaite's, to
W. Mott.
January 18th, 1800.
1F
THE SUBSCRIBER
WILL GIVE SALT AND CASH For a few thousand weight of GOOD PORK.
T. HART.
ALL persons having any demands against Nathaniel Shaw, late agent for James O'Hara, Contractor, or accounts unsettled, will please to come forward without loss of time, in order for settlement.
Lexington, 17th Sept. 1799.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington District court, to wit;
Richard Brooks, complainant,
against,
William Fisher, Lemuel Crittendon, and Suckey his wife, and John Jones, and Sally his wife, heirs and legal representatives of Benjamin Fisher dec. Margaret Gatewood, executrix, William Gist, and John Kay, executors and the heirs and legal representatives of Andrew Gatewood dec. defendants.
In Chancery.
THE defendants, William Fisher, Lemuel Crittendon, and Suckey his wife, and John Jones and Sally his wife, heirs and legal representatives of Benjamin Fisher, deceased, having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, agreeable to law, and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. L. D. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court:
October term, 1799.
John Kay, complainant,
against,
William Fisher, Lemuel Crittendon and John Jones, executors of Benj. Fisher, dec. and William Fisher, Lemuel Crittendon, and Suckey his wife, John Jones and Sally his wife, heirs and representatives of said Benjamin Fisher deceased, defendants.
In Chancery.
THE defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that the said defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law, and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. L. D. C.
TO SELL OR RENT,
MY BRICK HOUSE on Short street, opposite the Presbyterian meeting-house, and nearly opposite the market-house, Lexington. I will receive payment, one third cash, and two thirds property, such as slaves and horses. The payments will be made easy to the purchaser. For further particulars apply to
William Ross.
A BRIDGE,
TO be built across the Kentucky River, at Frankfort, in conformity to an act of the general assembly, passed at their last session, which will be about four hundred feet in length, sixteen feet wide in the clear, and about six and a half feet above the highest known water mark; all the timbers to be of the best kind for duration and strength, and well pitched, or oiled and painted; to be covered with a good & convenient roof, and the abutments to be well paved with good stone; a toll house of small size and a gate must be annexed.
The building of said bridge, will be offered to be let on the first Wednesday in March next; to the person or persons whose plan and price shall be approved by the directors thereof, upon their entering into bond with approved security, according to law, for the completion thereof, and warranting the same for seven years if required.
A sum of money sufficient for erecting said bridge is subscribed, and will be advanced, to the undertaker or undertakers, as the work goes on, the directors will meet on the aforesaid first Wednesday in March at the house of Daniel Wiegger, in the town of Frankfort, in order to receive plans and proposals, which may be delivered to their secretary, Mr. Achilles Sneed, on that day or sooner, under cover and seal.
Samuel Price, President.
Teste 6w Achilles Sneed, Secretary
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.
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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 Mart—in Danville, by Mr. Josiah Moore—at Bairdstown, by Mr. James E. Winn—and at Wallingford, 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.
For sale at this Office,
THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC,
For the year of our Lord, 1800.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
EVENING.
By Dr. JOHNSON.
EVENING now from purple wings Sheds the grateful gifts she brings; Brilliant drops bedeck the mead; Cooling breezes shake the reed; Shake the reed, and curl the stream Silver'd o'er with Cynthia's beam; Near the chequer'd lonely grove Hears, and keeps thy secret, love, Stella, thither let us stray! Lightly o'er the dewy way. Phœbus drives his burning car Hence, my lovely Stella, far. In his stead the queen of night, Round us pours a lambent light; Light that seems but just to show Breasts that beat, and cheeks that glow; Let us now, in whisper'd joy, Evening's silent hours employ; Silence best, and conscious shades, Please the heart that love invades: Other pleasures give them pain; Lovers all but love disdain.
ANECDOOTE.
A gentleman in Ireland, remarkable for what is called bulls, was met one day, in morning; "How now Frank," says his acquaintance, "Who are you mourning for?" "For my poor wife honey," answered he. "God bless me!" says the other. "Indeed it is very true, says Frank, she would have been three weeks dead, if she lived till last wednesday."
MY wife Elizabeth Harrod, has left my bed and board without any just provocation, and therefore I forewarn all persons from barbering her, or taking any assignment, or dealing with her in any manner whatsoever, as I don't intend to discharge them.
Edward Harrod. Madison county, Jan. 8, 1800. 3*23
Will be let to the Lowest Bidder, ON Thursday the 20th day of February next, at John Higbee's, on South Elkhorn, Fayette county, the building of A BRICK MEETING-HOUSE: the bricklayers' and carpenters' work to be let separately. Any persons wishing to undertake the said building, or any part thereof, may know the size and plan of the said house by applying to the trustees, or either of them, before the day of letting.
Richard Allen, John Keller, Abm. Bowman, John Young, trustees.
NOTICE.
THE commissioners appointed by the county court of Fayette, by virtue of the act entitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts to ascertain the boundaries of, & for processioning lands," to perpetuate testimony respecting the following entry, to wit: "Richard Master enters, 22,277 1-2 acres on treasury warrant, No. 19,465, to be laid off twice as long as wide, to include a mulberry tree, marked thus, TF* and two hickories, with four chops in each, to include the said three marked trees, near the centre thereof, the said three trees, standing on the hunters' trace leading from Bryant's station, over to the waters of Hingston, on the dividing ridge, between the waters of Hingston and the waters of Elkhorn, beginning 1490 poles south-west from the above marked trees, running thence north 1334 poles, thence east 2668 poles, thence south 1334, thence west to the beginning, for quantity," will meet on the 25th day of February next, at the house of Peter Moore, on the said dividing ridge, and from thence proceed to the special calls of said entry, to perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses respecting the same, and to do such other things as may be necessary, and directed by the said act.
Robert Johnson & others, assignees of Richard Masteron. January 27, 1800. JHtp * These two letters are joined together.
A TAVERN.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has opened
TAVERN
at the sign of the Sheaf of Wheat, just back of the court-house. He is furnished with every necessary which may tend to accommodate those who may call upon him.
3*tf THOMAS TIBBATS. Lexington, January 1st, 1799.
N. B. Travellers can always be furnished with travelling biscuits, bacon hams, venison do. dried beef, beef tongues, cheese &c. &c.
METALIC RHEUMATIC RINGS.
EDWARD WEST,
ON High street Lexington, respectfully notifies the public, that he has discovered an effectual cure for the Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains and Cramps, by means of Metallic Rings, of a particular composition. The following certificates of the benefits already derived from the use of his rings, he flatters himself will be the best evidence of their utility—and as they can be obtained at a small expence, will recommend them to the afflicted. Apply as above.
Lexington, December 11th, 1799.
I do certify, that I have had the rheumatism in both my arms, till they were much swollen; I tried different kind of medicine, to no effect; I then applied to Edward West, for some of his rheumatic rings—after wearing them a short time, I was entirely released from both the pain and swelling, and am now perfectly well. Given under my hand this 2d day of July, 1799.
Patty Cook, Lexington.
I do hereby certify that my wife has been much afflicted with pains, as if she would have lost the use of her arms, and by wearing two rings made by Mr. Edward West, for that purpose, she appears to be perfectly well. Given under my hand this 22d day of November, 1799.
Richard Cave, on Clear creek, about 13 miles from Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in my knees and hips these two years, and could receive no benefit from the doctors: I then applied to Mr. Edward West, for one of his rheumatic rings, and by wearing it a short time, I was relieved from the pains, and I do believe it will perfectly cure me. Given under my hand this 29th day of November, 1799.
William Kenny.
I do hereby certify that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains.
William Ross. Lexington December 4th, 1799.
I do hereby certify that my wife has been much afflicted with the rheumatic pains, and by all appearance would have lost the use of her limbs, and by wearing two rings made by Edward West, for that purpose, she appears perfectly well. Given under my hand this 5th day of December, 1799.
Isaac Barr. about 6 miles west from Lexington.
I do certify that my wife had had the rheumatism in one of her arms, and was very helpless with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for some of his rheumatic rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand this 6th day of December, 1799.
Azariah Higgins. about 5 miles nearly north from Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the rheumatism in my knee till it was much swelled—I then applied to Edward West, for one of his rheumatic rings, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December, 1799.
Benjamin Beeler, about 6 miles from Lexington.
I do hereby certify that I have been afflicted with rheumatic pains for nine years, and by wearing a ring made by Mr. Edward West, for that purpose; I have been entirely well these six months. Given under my hand this 7th day of December, 1799.
John Cook, Lexington.
Fayette County, Ky.
This day personally appeared, Edward West, of High street, in Lexington, silversmith, before me, a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath that he received the foregoing certificates of the several persons whose names are thereunder written, & that he believes the contents thereof to be true. Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of December, 1799.
J. Macconn, (seal.)
I hereby certify that for several years last past, I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism—Mr. Edward West of Lexington complimented me with one of his rheumatic rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th December, 1799.
Jesse Williams, Bourbon County.
N. B. All those who have used of my rings, are requested to forward to me certificates of their effects, as soon as convenient, and oblige Their humble servant,
E. WEST.
Lexington, December 12th, 1799.
TANNING AND CURRYING.
WANTED immediately two active BOYS, as apprentices to the above branches, from the age of 14 to 16 years old.
*3tf Philip Teiser, Danville.
JOHN CLAY,
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
MERCHANDIZE,
IN the house formerly occupied by Mr. Robert Barr, opposite Messrs Samuel and George Trotter's, which he will sell on low terms for Cash or Country Produce, viz. Tobacco, Hemp, and Good Clean Wheat, delivered at any of the merchant mills in this county or in Woodford. He will purchase
BEES-WAX & TALLOW,
For which he will give one half Cash. Lexington, December 3d, 1799.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, THAT excellent stand at the corner of Main and Cross streets, Lexington, known by the name of the old court-house. The house is two story, with two rooms on each floor, 18 feet square, with a fire-place in each; also two good dry cellars, 18 feet square. For terms apply to the printer hereof.
Territory of the United States } Hamilton } von, ff. North-west of the river Ohio. } COMMON PLEAS, August term, 1799.
John McCollough, vs. Abner Wilkinson.
WHEREAS, a writ of foreign attachment hath issued out of the court of common pleas, in the county aforesaid, returnable in the same court on the first Tuesday of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, at the suit of John McCollough, against the lands, tenements, goods, chattels, effects, rights and credits of Abner Wilkinson, for three hundred dollars, by virtue whereof the sheriff of the county aforesaid hath attached fifty-three acres of land, the property of the said Abner Wilkinson. Notice therefore is hereby given to the said Abner Wilkinson, that unless he appears and gives special bail to the said action, judgment will be entered against him, and the land so as aforesaid attached, will be disposed of agreeably to the direction of the statute in such case lately adopted.
By order of the court, John S. Gano, proth'y. H. C. JACOB BURNET, Atto'y. for the plff.
LAWSON McCULLOUGH, TAYLOR.
TAKES this method of informing his friends and customers, that he has rented a room on Main street up stairs, in the house where Mr. Robert Barr formerly lived, two doors below Messrs Trotter & Scott's store, where he carries on his business. Those who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done with dispatch, neatness and punctuality.
Lexington November 21st, 1799.
WANTED
AT the school house at the Town fork Baptist meeting house, a School-Master, to teach Reading, Writing Arithmetic and English Grammar: a teacher who can come well recommended, for his abilities and moral character, will meet with good encouragement. A teacher with a family can be accommodated with a good log house with a stone chimney, & two acres of land; one for a garden & the other for grass.
Henry Payne. January 13th, 1800. *3s tf
TO BE SOLD,
BY virtue of a decree of the district court, held in Lexington, in a suit in chancery, wherein Hugh M'Ilvain was complainant, and James Calquhoun, defendant, pronounced at the last March term, of the said court, will be exposed to sale at the door of the state house, in the town of Frankfort, on the 17th day of next March, it being the first day of the District and Federal courts, 6000 acres of land, situate lying and being in the county of Gallatin, entered in the name of John May, from him assigned to Gilbert Imley, and from him to Alexander Dick, and by him devised to James Fenton Mercer, and conveyed by James Fenton Mercer, to James Calquhoun.
Orbo Beatty, Daniel Weisiger, William Trigg, John Logan, Thomas Tunstall. } commiss.
January 8th, 1800. 2m
I HAVE just arrived from Philadelphia with a very large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
In addition to those remaining on hand.
From the terms on which those GOODS were laid in, they can be sold on as low, (if not on lower terms) than any ever imported into this state.
For sale also, a general assortment of LAW, HISTORY, DIVINITY, AND SCHOOL BOOKS.
WRITING PAPER of the best quality, with WAFERS, QUILLS, SLATES and SLATE PENCILS.
An elegant COACHEE
WITH PLATED HARNESS, also for sale. WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, Dec. 27, 1799. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
And now opening for sale, a large and general assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEEN'S WARE, &c.
which will be sold very low for Cash; but no credit need be expected.
George Tegarden.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF BARLEY & HOPS. Apply at George Anderson's store, or A. Holmes's brewery. Lexington, September 23d, 1799.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY.
THE trustees of the Transylvania University anxious to diffuse the benefits of the institution as extensively as possible, have resolved to inform the inhabitants of Kentucky, and the Western country in general, of the arrangements which they have recently made for the promotion of academic and professional studies. It has long been a subject of sincere regret to the enlightened part of the community, that there was no college west of the Appalachian mountains sufficiently organized to preclude the necessity of our youth resorting to the Atlantic states, in order to complete their education, and qualify themselves for professional employments. The trustees flatter themselves that this cause of complaint will no longer exist. The auspicious union of the Kentucky Academy, with the Transylvania Seminary, as it has concentrated the objects, so it has combined the powers and efforts of the two institutions, and affords a pleasing prospect of harmony and public utility.
The limits of this publication will not allow the trustees to state, in a particular manner, the advantages, which they anticipate from the regulations lately adopted. They must therefore wait until experience shall unfold them. At present they can only observe in general that no measures which in their opinion, could tend to preserve the moral, enlarge the understandings, or polish the manners of the youth committed to their charge, have been disregarded. To effectuate these salutary purposes the most approved code of academical laws has been prepared for the University, and will be enforced with vigilance and impartiality by the different officers, who are themselves to be accountable to the trustees for the faithful performance of the duties of their stations. Whilst the trustees announce to the public the solicitude with which they are determined to watch over the morals of the youth, they pledge themselves in the most unequivocal manner, that no influence shall be used to inculcate those principles of religion which are characteristics of the different sects. It is their unalterable determination that the students shall be left at perfect liberty in the formation of their religious creeds. As the trustees, in common with those of every other institution of the kind in Europe and America, considered classical learning as forming an essential part of a liberal course, they have made ample provision for it by the appointment of the rev. James Welch, professor of the learned languages, for which station his experience in teaching, his industry and attention, they have no doubt, sufficiently qualify him. The rev. James Blythe, whose distinguished and persevering exertions for the promotion of literature in the Western country, cannot have escaped the public notice, is appointed professor of Mathematics, Geography, Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy. Belles Lettres, Logick, Metaphysics, and Moral Philosophy, are committed to the rev. James Moore, principal of the University. The aid which he will derive from his colleagues, will enable him to devote his attention to those studies, which are the best and most important in the course of Academical education.
In order to complete the plan contemplated by the founders of the University, the trustees have also made provisions for the study of all the learned professions. Either or all of the above named gentlemen will fill a duty until a professor be appointed, to superintend the studies of such youth as may devote themselves to divinity.
As it was obvious to the trustees, that our state jurisprudence could not be studied with equal advantage in any of the Atlantic states, because many of our civil institutions, are in a great measure peculiar to ourselves, they thought it their duty to connect with the University, a School of Law; and accordingly have appointed James Brown esq. professor of that branch. His liberal education, and long residence at the University of William and Mary, together with twelve years extensive practice in the superior courts of this country determined the trustees to make this choice; and the number of law students, who already crowd his class, give the most decided proof of the propriety of the appointment.
The reasons for introducing the study of Medicine and surgery were not less cogent. Dr. Frederick Ridgely, a physician of long experience, and unquestionable reputation, has been appointed professor of Materia Medica, Midwifery, and the practice of phyick. This gentleman is so well known in the western country, that any recommendation of him by the trustees would be superfluous.
The important studies of Chemistry, Anatomy, and surgery are confided to Dr. Samuel Brown. His great application, and uncommon opportunities of acquiring an accurate, and comprehensive knowledge of those subjects; his easy and perspicuous mode of conveying information have already gained him a considerable class; and from his perseverance and attention the trustees expect the happiest effects.
The library of the University consists of more than 1000 volumes of the best ancient and modern authors; in addition to which the trustees have procured a valuable Law Library for the students of that profession, and have appropriated 500 dollars for the purchase of Medical books, which will soon be bro't forward.
Law and Medical societies meet every week in town, in which the fundamental principles of those professions are discussed with a freedom, which cannot fail of affording to every student the most permanent advantages. At these societies the professors attend, and placing themselves on a level with the students, encourage them to that free exercise of reason, which is so well calculated to elicit the dormant powers of the human mind.
The University is now in possession of a considerable philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and 500 dollars are appropriated for the purchase of such additions to it, as are most immediately necessary; which sum shall be increased from time to time as the funds may permit.
Boarding can be had with Mr. Welch at the University for the moderate sum of 151 per annum paid half yearly in advance—the students furnishing their own bedding, washing, wood and candles.
The situation is elevated and healthful; and the public may be well assured that every exertion will be made to render the accommodations of the students as agreeable as possible.
WILLIAM MORTON, Ch. Of the Standing Com.
Lexington Kentucky, } Dec. 25th, 1799. }
N. B. Printers in the United States, friendly to literature, particularly those on the Western waters are earnestly requested to give the above a place in their respective papers.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Jef-famine creek, two mare colts, a forrel, two years old, both hind feet white, up to her hams, a star and snip in the forehead.—The other a dark iron gray yearling, appraised to 20 dollars—the forrel and the gray 15 dollars. Wm. Harris.