Kentucky gazette ([Lexington, Ky.]), 1809-12-19 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
VOLUME XXII.]
LEXINGTON, K. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1809.
[NUMBER 1260.]
THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE IS PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY, BY THOMAS SMITH, SUCCESSOR TO DANIEL BRADFORD.
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The Printing Office is kept at the old stand, opposite the Branch Bank.
PRICES CURRENT AT LEXINGTON
HEMP per cwt. - - - - - 6 Dolls. YARNS do. - - - - - 9 SALT per bush. - - - - - 2
JOSEPH HAMILTON WAVEISS, Attorney, will resume his practice—He resides in Lexington. All letters to him must be post-paid. Feb'y. 15th. 1809.
Charles Humphreys PRACTICES Law in the Fayette and Jessamine courts. May, 1809.
Wanted to contract for one thousand bushels Stone Coals, delivered at this place—Apply to Cuthbert Banks . Lexington Nov. 28 1808.
J. & D. MacCoun Request those indebted to them to make payment before the 10th of July, as one of them intend to set out for Philadelphia and New-York, at that time. Lexington, June 12th. 1809.
Doctor James Overton WILL practice PHYSIC in Lexington and its neighbourhood; he keeps his shop on Main street, nearly opposite the court house; where he has for sale an extensive stock of GENUINE MEDICINES; together with a complete assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, made after the latest and most approved models.
REMOVAL. VEISER'S CURRYING SHOP is removed to a new Brick House on the corner where the old Court House formerly stood, opposite Archibald Logan's, on Main street, and Patterson Bain's on Main Cross street. Lexington Sept. 19, 1809.
To the Public. THE subscriber having opened a shop on the corner of Limestone and Water-streets; where he deals in all kinds of WHITSMITH'S WORK, hopes from his knowledge and attention to business to merit a share of the public patronage. All sorts of plain and ornamental Railings, Grates, Iron Doors, for fire proof buildings, Screens of different kinds, and Smith's work in general, executed with neatness and dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. N. B. A journeyman and two apprentices wanting to the above business. Thomas Studman.
FOR SALE. A likely negro boy about thirteen years of age.—Also a likely negro girl about nine years of age, both fit for house servants. For further particulars inquire of the printer thereof. Lexington, November 21st, 1809. 4w. June 1809.
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen, on the night of the 18th instant, from the plantation of James Payne, in Montgomery county, about four miles from Mount Sterling, on the road leading to Winchester, A Likely Black Horse, five years old, about fifteen hands high, no brand recollected, both paces and trots, he has a scar on the left side of the rump about four inches long, also a white ring round his left ear. Any person bringing said horse to me in Mount Sterling shall receive the above reward. Nov. 23d, 1809. ASA GRAVES.
Notice. THE partnership of Fishel & Gallatin, copper and tin smiths, is by mutual consent this day dissolved; all persons indebted to the partnership, are requested to make payment, and those to whom the firm is indebted will please to furnish their accounts. Michael Fishel, Abraham Gallatin. 22d July, 1809.
The business in future will be carried on by the subscriber, who has on hand a variety of Stills of different sizes, Hatters, Kettles, Boilers, Copper Tea Kettles, &c. &c. and Tin Ware, by wholesale and retail. Michael Fishel. Tin Ware or Merchandise given for old Copper, Brass and Pewter.
LOST. From among my papers, about the first instant, A BOND, Given to me by Thomas Jennings and John Lay, of Louisa county, Virginia, for one hundred Dollars, payable the twenty-fifth December next. All persons are forewarned from taking an assignment on said bond; and the said Jennings and Lay are cautioned against paying it, as I have never received any consideration for, or transferred my right thereof, to any person whatever. RANDALL HAILEY. Nov. 29th, 1809. 3t*
Taken up by Joseph Cartor, living on Slate creek, in Montgomery county, a bay Mare, three years old, fourteen hands high, has a star in her forehead, branded thus O on the near shoulder, appraised to $30—Sept. 3d, 1809. JOSEPH HENSLEY.
For Sale. A VALUABLE tract of LAND, situated on the waters of Green river, in Green county, containing 660 2-3 acres. Negroes or Cotton will be taken in part or whole payment. The subscribers have also for sale, 6000 lbs. Coffee, first quality—10 barrels Muscovado and Havannah Sugars of an excellent quality—6 barrels Tanners Oil—1 hogshead 4th proof Jamaica Rum—1 pipe Cognac Brandy—1000 gallons old Whiskey; all of which will be sold low for cash or approved notes at 30 and 60 days. Also Trunks of every size and description, with any kind of Covering; Carpenter's and Joiner's tools, viz. Sash Planes double and single, with pickers and temples, Groving Planes with and without arms, different sizes, complete sets of Bench Planes, single and double ironed, Hollows and Rounds, Moulding Planes of every description Brace and Bits, &c. &c. Halstead & Kephart. Opposite the Market House Lexington, K.
THE subscribers inform all those indebted to them, that they will receive the following articles in payment, viz. Country Sugar at 9 per pound, Tobacco at 5 per hundred, Whiskey at 6 per gallon, country Linen at the usual prices. Any person availing themselves of the late act of the legislature, passed by the legislature of this state, can expect no further indulgence than the law will protect them in. N. B. 50 hogsheads prime Tobacco wanted for home manufacture.
FANCY CHAIRS. WILLIAM CHALLEN respectfully informs the public, that he has commenced the FANCY CHAIR making business, in the house lately occupied by Mr. William Huston, on Main street, three doors below Main Cross street, where he will carry on the above business with neatness and taste; he flatters himself that from the long experience that he has had both in London and New York, that his work will please those who may call on him. He has on hand and makes Black and Gold—White & Gold—Brown and do.—Green and do.—Coquille and do.—Bamboo &c. likewise Sets to match any of the above descriptions, all of which will be made in the neatest fashions and highly finished which can be packed to send to any part of the state, without injury. He likewise makes Windsor Chairs—all orders will be thankfully received and attended to with punctuality and dispatch, and his prices made reasonable. May 8th, 1809. N. B. Chairs Repaired and Painted, and all kinds of Ornamental Painting and Gilding executed with neatness.
MILLER'S INN. THE subscriber takes the liberty of returning his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public generally, for their liberal patronage. He has made several improvements to his former buildings, which render them as large and commodious as any in the state. He has on hand a good assortment of liquor, and will at all times use every exertion to furnish his house and stable with every thing necessary to the prompt and agreeable accommodation of those who may think proper to call on him. By punctual and personal attention to every department of his business, he hopes to merit a continuance of public patronage. 6m Robert Miller. Richmond, Kentucky, August 18th, 1809.
FOR SALE. One hundred and two acres of land, lying half the distance from Lexington and one half mile from the Limestone road. It has two never failing springs of excellent water, well timbered, mixed with locust, about sixteen acres cleared, with good cabin and other small buildings. I will sell it low for cash in hand; or I will give a short credit on a part of the purchase money. Any person wishing to purchase can call on Capt. Achilles Tandy, who will show the land—And for further particulars, apply to Thomas Hughes. Paris, Bourbon, June 20th, 1809. tf
Regimental Court of Appeals. ALL delinquents who find themselves aggrieved by the judgment of the Court of Assessment, held for the 42d Regiment, on the 27th and 28th instant, are hereby notified to be their appeal on or before the 1st day of January next. Such appeal, if legally qualified, and left with Robert S. Todd in Lexington, will be properly attended to. By a resolution of the said court at their last meeting it was resolved, that no monies paid by delinquents who had not appealed agreeable to law, should hereafter be ordered to be refunded; delinquents will therefore see the necessity of attending strictly to the law in this particular. DAVID TODD, 2m Judge Advocate to the 42d Reg't.
ARROWSMITH'S MAPS. JOHNSON & WARNER, BOOK-SELLERS, LEXINGTON, K. Have now in the hands of the first artists in Philadelphia, ARROWSMITH'S MAPS of Europe, Asia, Africa and America, WHICH will be engraved on the same size (about four by six feet) as the English, and be executed in a style, warranted equally correct and elegant, with the best London copies. The first of the set will be published in the summer of next year; and one other map about every three months afterwards, until the whole are completed. To subscribers they will be delivered on the following CONDITIONS. The whole set completely canvassed, coloured, varnished, & mounted on rollers, 40 The Maps of EUROPE alone, - - - - - 12 ASIA, - - - - - 12 AMERICA, - - - - - 11 AFRICA, - - - - - 10 To those who prefer them unvarnished, a deduction of two dollars will be made on each Map, from the above prices. The price of the English Maps, is Twelve Dollars each, unvarnished. A subscription paper is opened at the Book-Store of the publishers, who respectfully invite the patronage of the citizens of Kentucky. Dec. 4, 1809.
LEXINGTON LIBRARY. The Shareholders are informed that on Saturday the 2d of December, their Contributions become due—and on Saturday 6th January, a general meeting of the Shareholders will be held at the Library room agreeable to the charter for the election of officers. A full attendance of the members is requested. David Logan, Lib'n.
James Berthoud and Son, Common merchants at Shippingport, Falls of Ohio; HAVE the honour of informing the public that they have received from New Orleans, a large assortment of CROCE RIES, which they will dispose of by wholesale at the following prices for cash, viz. Brown Sugar 1st quality 17 cts per pound do. 2d do. 15 do. do. 3d do. 12 1-2 do. Loaf Sugar 31 1-2 do. Coffee 35 do. Logwood 8 do. Mackerels 25 dolls. per barrel. Shippingport, August 8, 1809.
Strayed from the subscriber, living in Georgetown, about the last of April, a pair of oxen, three years old, brindle and white, their horns turn inwards toward the points; there is very little difference to be observed between them except one is a darker brindle than the other. Any person giving information of said steers, so that I get them again, shall be generously rewarded, and all reasonable charges paid by Saml. Shepard. Georgetown, 19th July, 1809.
MERCHANTS. JUST published, and for sale by LEWIS SANDERS 42 Packages Merchandise, viz: 316 Pieces assorted 7-8 Prints, in cases 21 ditto ditto 9-8 Superfine Fancies 25 ditto Furniture, assorted 4 ditto Furniture Clocks 36 ditto Gingham 40 ditto 7-8 Cotton Plaitillas, in imitation of German 40 ditto 7-8 Black Cambricks 381 ditto 4-4 and 6-4 Main Cambricks Muslins 80 ditto Shirting Muslin 21 ditto assorted good and cheap neat Fancy Muslins 13 doz ditto handsome & cheap Muslin Shawls 34 elegant Muslin Worked Dresses or Robes 16 pieces ass'd Wasteclothing, chiefly low priced 40 ditto Twilled Nankenees Madras, Cambric and Pulicat, and Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2nd Barcelona ditto 40lbs. or 3,200 balls Pratt's best Sewing Cotton 10 pieces Twist Stripes 10 ditto 9-8 and 5-4 Cotton Huckabacks, for table cloths, &c. &c. 4 ditto black patent Lace 73 doz. men's, misses' and child's Cotton Hose, assorted 2 doz. Ladies' Silk ditto 12 doz. Cotton Gloves, 8 gross narrow and 4 gross broad Binding 16 2-3 doz. assorted fashionable Cotton Shawls 17 bales India Muslins, Gurrals, Bafias, Cosacs, Mancoos, Sannahs, &c. &c. 1 bale Madras Handkerchiefs, 80 pieces, and 1 bale India Check, 95 pieces 2 cases 7-8 Prints, 27 and 29 pieces 1 bale good 6-4 Cloths, assorted 1 bale ditto Coatings 1 case 30 pieces, and 1 case 40 pieces Cotton Checks 2 boxes best London Pins, full papers 3 1-2, 4, 4 1-2 & 5 1-2 264 Packets. The above Goods have been well chosen for this market, and will be sold on advantageous terms to the purchasers—to be sold at Philadelphia fair prices, by adding a small commission to cover risque and charges. Lexington 30th June, 1809. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, BRADFORD'S KENTUCKY ALMANAC, For the year of our Lord 1810; CONTAINING, The Lunations, Conjunctions and Eclipses; judgment of the weather; remarkable days and nights, together with useful tables and recipes, and a great variety of entertaining pieces, in prose, and verse. State of Kentucky, Woodford Circuit Court. September term, 1809. Nathaniel Hart, Complainant, Against William Wawter and John Tanner, defendants IN CHANCERY. The defendant John Tanner not having entered his appearance herein, according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he do appear here on the third of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed against him—and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper agreeably to law. A copy—attest, John M'Kinney, Jr. c. w. c
I will sell my HOUSE & LOTS on High and Water-streets, together or separate, for cash in hand, and a liberal credit required, for the balance. The house is two stories, of good sound logs, chinked, weather boarded and plastered, 28 by 24 feet, a two story Brick Kitchen, Dairy, and Smoke House; also, a Brick Stable and Carriage House. The situation on High street, is remarkably pleasant and healthy. Jno. Wrigglesworth. Lexington, July 28th, 1809. tf
THE ODEID: Consisting of Odes, Elegies, Epistles, Satires, Epigrams, Colloquies, Pastorals, &c. with several lengthy descriptive pieces. BY J. R. CHITWOOD. When th' Muses are guardians of Virtue and Peace, Corruption shall tremble and swiftly decrease By Verse we are soften'd by Verse we're inflam'd And th' Savage untutor'd by Music is tam'd. IT is hoped this will not prove unacceptable to any class of Americans; those excepted, who countenance sentiment and dispise morality.—That its variety will render amusing to all.—That the serious and thoughtful will find sentiments congenial to their own; while the young and volatile read with pleasure the page where airy scenes of social life are depicted; where the amorous is not excluded, but love has been sung in its turn. In examining the poems of the latter class, the author prides himself upon the reflection, that in them all, there is not an unchaste thought, nor an expression tending to effeminacy or corruption. In the effusions of the poet, the youthful mind often receives impressions never to be eradicated. The powers of verse, the attractive charms of melody, have been acknowledged by the illustrious in all ages, since science has smiled upon men, or a love of refinement been implanted in his soul. The author hopes, as most of his scenes are laid in these western climes, and every person desires the improvement of his own country, that his friends and fellow citizens will not be backward in giving him a small portion of their patronage in encouraging the present work. It will put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be obtained. Will comprise about 250 pages, neatly bound and lettered. The price will be One Dollar, payable on delivery To non-subscribers it cannot come so low. Those who obtain twelve subscribers and become responsible for the money, or subseribe for twelve copies, shall receive one gratis. A complete list of subscribers' names, and respective places of residence, shall be printed in the last of the volume. October 1809. Subscriptions received at the Bookstore of MacCoun, Tilford, & co.
MACCOUN, TILFORD, & Co. HAVE this day received from Philadelphia the following VALUABLE BOOKS. Chapman's Select Speeches, Forensic and Parliamentary; a Translation of the Bible from the Septuagint, by Charles Thompson, late secretary to the Congress of the U. States; Buck's Theological Dictionary; Campbell's Lectures on Church History, to which is added his celebrated Essay on Miracles; Richerand's Physiology; Rippon's Hymns, a new edition, with a supplement containing the improvements in the 14th London edition; Telemache; the Discarded Son, a celebrated new Novel, by Mrs. Roche; Zoflkoffier's Sermons; Cowper's Poems; Armstrong's Works; Johnson's Poetical Works; Newton on the Parables; Reid's Essays; Duncane's Dispensary; St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, a new edition with numerous original notes and illustrations, by B. S. Barton, M. D. Sanders's Select Sermons; Vicar of Wakefield in French; Briggs's Cookery; Mysteries of Udolpho; Children of the Abbey; Franklin's Works Dwight's edition of Dr. Watts's Psalms and Hymns; Village Dialogues; do. Sermons; Coxe's American Dispensary; Buck's Miscellaneous Works; Perrin's Grammar; Pomey's French Spelling Book; The Lovers of La Vendee, a new Novel; Gass's Journal of Lewis & Clarke's Voyages; Brown's concordance; Corinna, by Madam de Staël Holstein; the Life of Fox; St. Clair, or the Heiress of Desmond; Scott's Lay of the Last Minstrel; Petrarch's Poems; Lay of an Irish Harp, or Metrical Fragments, by Miss Gwenson; Accum's Analysis of Minerals; do. Chemistry; Founding of Belgrade, a new Novel, translated from the French by W. Jennings; Don Quixote; Smart's Horace; Fuller's Gospel its own Witness; David's Psalms, with Brown's Notes; Pocket Bibles with and without Psalms; Horrors of St. Domingo, in Letters by a Lady, written to Col. Burr; Cowper's Task; Murray's Materia Medica; Underwood on the Diseases of Children; Clarms of Literature; Clerk's Magazine; Barrow's Lectures; Volney's Ruins; Court of St. Cloud; Bonaparte's Campaigns; History of Chili, by the Abbe Molina; (Smith's Letters to Belsham; Gillie's Greece; Coxe's Medical Dictionary; Henning and Munford's Reports; Kyd on Exchange; do. on Awards; Graydon's Digest; The whole proceedings in the case Olmstead and others, against Rittenhouse's executors with the act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, and other matters relative to this important subject, collected and arranged by R. Peters, Jun. The World a new Comedy, in five acts, performed at Drury-Lane Theatre, and published in London in 1808; Blind Boy a melo drama in two acts, performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, in 1808; Jonathan Postree; the Man of the World; Adelgitha, &c. &c. They have now on hand an extensive collection of Books and Stationery, which will be sold wholesale or retail at the Philadelphia and New-York prices; and in general without charging for carriage. Also in the press and will be published in a few weeks, Guthrie's Arithmetic and Murray's Grammar abridged, from the Twentieth London edition. Lexington, June 9th, 1809.
NEW GOODS. THOMAS D. OWINGS, HAS received in addition to his former stock of Merchandise, and is now opening a large assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable for the present and approaching season. Also, TEAS of the best quality, viz. best Gunpowder, Imperial Young Hyson, Hyson Chun-on Hyson and Congo—with an assortment of Glass Wares, Queens Ware, &c. All being bought on the most reasonable terms, will be sold unusually low for cash. Lexington, 30th Sept. 1809.
PROPOSALS, For publishing by Subscription, the Town of Washington, Kentucky, an original Work, to be entitled THE ODEID: Consisting of Odes, Elegies, Epistles, Satires, Epigrams, Colloquies, Pastorals, &c. with several lengthy descriptive pieces. BY J. R. CHITWOOD. When th' Muses are guardians of Virtue and Peace, Corruption shall tremble and swiftly decrease By Verse we are soften'd by Verse we're inflam'd And th' Savage untutor'd by Music is tam'd. IT is hoped this will not prove unacceptable to any class of Americans; those excepted, who countenance sentiment and dispise morality.—That its variety will render amusing to all.—That the serious and thoughtful will find sentiments congenial to their own; while the young and volatile read with pleasure the page where airy scenes of social life are depicted; where the amorous is not excluded, but love has been sung in its turn. In examining the poems of the latter class, the author prides himself upon the reflection, that in them all, there is not an unchaste thought, nor an expression tending to effeminacy or corruption. In the effusions of the poet, the youthful mind often receives impressions never to be eradicated. The powers of verse, the attractive charms of melody, have been acknowledged by the illustrious in all ages, since science has smiled upon men, or a love of refinement been implanted in his soul. The author hopes, as most of his scenes are laid in these western climes, and every person desires the improvement of his own country, that his friends and fellow citizens will not be backward in giving him a small portion of their patronage in encouraging the present work. It will put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be obtained. Will comprise about 250 pages, neatly bound and lettered. The price will be One Dollar, payable on delivery To non-subscribers it cannot come so low. Those who obtain twelve subscribers and become responsible for the money, or subseribe for twelve copies, shall receive one gratis. A complete list of subscribers' names, and respective places of residence, shall be printed in the last of the volume. October 1809. Subscriptions received at the Bookstore of MacCoun, Tilford, & co.
NATHANIEL PRENTISS MAKES BOOTS & SHOES in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Fishel & Gallatin, nearly opposite Mr. Bradford's office, in such a manner as makes it the interest of the public to give him a portion of their patronage. Shoemakers can be supplied with Lasts, Boot-trees, &c. &c. N. B. A lad of respectable connections, wanted as an apprentice. 1m
The Kentucky Hotel. THE Subscriber has leased of Mr. Henry Clay, for a term of years, that valuable stand for a Tavern, in the town of Lexington, formerly known by the name of Travellers' Hall, where he has opened a Hotel under the above style.—The situation of this property, on the public square, directly opposite the North East front of the court house, and in the centre of business, gives it peculiar advantages. Great expense has been incurred in repairs and improvements, and in point of space, convenience and comfort the apartments of the house are surpassed by none. A new stable has been erected on the back part of the lot which he ventures to pronounce is the best in the state, which will be under the immediate superintendence of Mr. William T. Benton. He has provided himself with good servants, a plentiful stock of the best liquors, and in short with every necessary calculated to accommodate and render agreeable the time of those who may favor him with their custom—and he trusts that from the attention which he means personally to give to every department of his business, he will be found to merit that patronage which he thus presumes to solicit from the public. Cuthbert Banks Lexington, Jan. 1st, 1809.
REMOVAL. The subscriber takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general for the great encouragement he has experienced during his residence in this place, and inform them that he has removed his cabinet work shop to the lot on Main street adjoining Mr. Humphrey's, where all orders will be punctually executed by the public's humble Servant. Robert Wilson.
J. & D. MacCoun HAVE for sale at the most reduced prices, by whole sale or retail, an extensive assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they are now opening, suitable for the spring and summer seasons, which were carefully selected in Philadelphia, and purchased on unusually low terms. Also eight pipes of genuine and very superior quality Madeira Wine, & fifty boxes of best Spanish Segars. They are as usual supplied from their mail manufactory with a general assortment of Cut and Wrought Nails. Lexington, April 25th, 1809.
Postlethwait's Tavern, Lexington, Ky. on Main street, corner of Limestone street, lately occupied by Mr. S. Wilson. J. POSTLETHWAIT has returned to his old stand, where every exertion shall be used
MacCoun, Tilford, & Co HAVE received an assortment of RITTE HOUSE's improved SURVEYOR'S COMPASSES, prices from $27 to $46; PLATTING INSTRUMENTS in cases. CUNTER'S SCALES, SURVEYOR'S CHAINS, PROTRACTORS, and STEEL JOINT DIVIDERS. They have likewise received a quantity of best PRINTING INK. Lexington, May 22d, 1809. to accommodate those who please to call on him. January 20, 1809.
A Grammar School IS opened by WILLIAM ANDERSON at Nicholasville, Jessamine county; the neighbourhood is healthy, boarding may be had in genteel families convenient to the school at 50 dollars per annum. tf November 10, 1809.
I WISH to employ a CLERK, who can come well recommended, to attend to my business the Sandy Salk Works, to whom I will give liberal wages. For further information, apply to ALFRED W. GRAYSON, Near Jameson's mill, on North Elkhorn.
Mississippi Territory of the U. S. JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT. JULY TERM, 1809—viz William Nash } ss. Samuel Cabell } Attachment. ORDERED, that in this case, all proceedings be stayed, for the term of six months from the return of the process in this case, 24th July, 1809; and that notice shall issue from this court to the defendant, by post or other conveyance, to be inserted in the "Kentucky Gazette," that the defendant appear, put in bail, and plead to the action of the plaintiff aforesaid, in which case his estate attached shall be liberated and his garnishee discharged, otherwise judgment shall go by default. [A copy.] am6m Teste, Joshua Downs, Clk.
Fresh Medicine, JUST arrived and to be sold by the subscriber, at his Apothecary Shop, at the corner of Short and Market streets, Lexington. Andrew M'Calla. Within 12 or 18 months past, we have lent to some person in this town, a Bed Pan, and a large Clyster Syringe—it is hoped that those who have them in possession, will, on seeing this advertisement, return them. A.M'C.
AN APPRENTICE TO THE PRINTING BUSINESS, WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS OFFICE.

DOCUMENTS WHICH ACCOMPANIED THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.
Letter from Mr. Erskine, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty, TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Washington, July 31, 1809.
Sir—I have the honor to inclose to you a copy of an order, which was passed by His Majesty in Council on the 24th of May last.
In communicating this Order, it is with the deepest regret that I have to inform you, that His Majesty has not thought proper to confirm the late provisional agreement, which I had entered into with you on the part of our respective governments.
Neither the present time, nor the occasion, will afford me a favorable opportunity for explaining to you the grounds and reasons upon which I conceived I had conformed to His Majesty's wishes, and to the spirit, at least, of my instructions upon that subject; nor, indeed, would any vindication of my conduct (whatever I may have to offer) be of any importance further than as it might tend to shew that no intention existed on my part to practise any deception towards the government of the United States.
I have the satisfaction, however, to call your attention to that part of the inclosed Order, which protects the commerce and shipping of the United States from the injury and inconveniences which might have arisen to American citizens from a reliance on the provisional agreement before mentioned; and I cannot but cherish a hope, that no further bad consequences may result from an arrangement which I had fully believed would have met with His Majesty's approbation, and would have led to a complete and cordial understanding between the two countries.
With sentiments of the highest respect and consideration, I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
D. M. ERSKINE.
The Hon. Robert Smith, &c. &c. &c.
The Secretary of State to Mr. Erskine. Department of State, August 9th, 1809.
Sir—I have just received from Mr. Pinkney a letter, enclosing a printed paper, purporting to be a copy of a despatch to you from Mr. Canning, which states among other things that "from the report of your conversations with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Smith it appears—"
"1st. That the American government is prepared in the event of His Majesty's consenting to withdraw the orders in Council of January and November 1807, to withdraw contemporaneously on its part, the interdiction of its harbors to ships of war and all non-intercourse and non-importation acts, so far as respects Great-Britain, leaving them in force with respect to France and the powers which adopt or act under her decrees."
"2d. That America is willing to renounce, during the present war, the pretension of carrying on in time of war all trade with the enemy's colonies, from which she was excluded during peace."
"3d. Great-Britain, for the purpose of securing the operation of the embargo, and the bona fide intention of America, to prevent her citizens from trading with France, and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees, is to be considered as being at liberty to capture all such American vessels, as may be found attempting to trade with the ports of any of these powers; without which security for the observance of the embargo, the raising it nominally with respect to Great-Britain alone, would in fact, raise it with respect to all the world."
I have the honor to request you to favor me with such explanations, as your candor will at once suggest, in relation to these imputed conversations.
I forbear to express to you, sir, the surprise that is felt at the extraordinary pretensions set forth in this letter of instruction, and especially at the expectation that this government would, as a preliminary, recognize conditions, two of which are so manifestly irreconcilable to the dignity and interest of the United States. I, however, would remark, that had you deemed it proper to have communicated in extenso this letter, it would have been impossible for the President to have perceived in its conditions, or in its spirit, that conciliatory disposition which had been professed, and which, it was hoped, had really existed.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) R. SMITH.
The Hon. D. M. Erskine, &c. &c. &c.
From Mr. Erskine to Mr. Smith. Washington, August 14th, 1809.
Sir—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th inst. informing me that you had just received a letter from Mr. Pinkney inclosing a printed paper, purporting to be a copy of a despatch to me from Mr. Canning, which states, among other things, "from the report of your conversations with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Smith it appears—"
"1st. That the American government is prepared, in the event of His Majesty's consenting to withdraw the orders in Council of January and November 1807, to withdraw contemporaneously on its part, the interdiction of its harbors to ships of war, and all non-intercourse and non-importation acts, so far as respects Great-Britain leaving them in force with respect to France and the powers which adopt, or act under, her decrees."
"2d. That America is willing to renounce during the present war, the pretensions of carrying on, in time of war, all trade with the enemy's colonies, from which she was excluded during peace."
"3d. Great-Britain for the purpose of securing the operation of the embargo, and the bona fide intention of America to prevent her citizens from trading with France and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees is to be considered as being at liberty to capture all such American vessels as may be found attempting to trade with the ports of any of these powers, without which security for the observance of the embargo, the raising it nominally with respect to Great-Britain alone, would, in fact, raise it, with respect to all the world."
The explanations which you request from me upon that subject shall be given with candor, and I will proceed, accordingly, to lay before you an abstract of the communications which I made to His Majesty's government relative to the unofficial conversations which I had held with Mr. Madison, (then Secretary of State), Mr. Gallatin and yourself at the time and upon the occasion alluded to by His Majesty's Secretary of State (Mr. Canning) in that part of his instructions to me of which you informed me you have received a printed copy from Mr. Pinkney.
Upon referring to my despatches, addressed to His Majesty's government of the 3d and 4th December last, in which these communications are detailed, I conclude that the conversations alluded to must have been held some days previous to that period, and were to the following effect:—
Mr. Madison, (then Secretary of State) is represented by me to have urged various arguments tending to prove that the United States had exerted all their efforts to persuade the French government to withdraw their unjust restrictions upon neutral commerce, and that recourse might have been had to measures of more activity and decision against France than mere remonstrances, but that, in the mean time Great-Britain had issued her Orders in Council, before it was known whether the United States would acquiesce in the aggressions of France, and thereby rendered it impossible to distinguish between the conduct of the two belligerents, who had equally committed aggressions against the United States.
After some other observations, Mr. Madison is stated by me at that time to have added, that as the world must be convinced that America had in vain taken all the means in her power to obtain from Great Britain and France a just attention to her rights as a neutral power by representations and remonstrances, that she would be fully justified in having recourse to hostilities with either belligerent, and that she only hesitated to do so from the difficulty of contending with both; but that she must be driven even to endeavor to maintain her rights against the two greatest powers in the world; unless either of them should relax their restrictions upon neutral commerce in which case, the United States would at once side with that power against the other which might continue its aggressions.
That every opinion which he entertained respecting the best interests of his country led him to wish that a good understanding should take place between Great Britain and the United States, and that he thought that the obvious advantages which would thereby result to both countries were a sufficient pledge of the sincerity of his sentiments.
These observations, sir, I beg leave to remark, were made by Mr. Madison about a month after the intelligence had been received in this country of the rejection by His Majesty's
government of the proposition made through Mr. Pinkney by the President for the removal of the embargo as respected Great Britain, upon condition that the Orders in Council should be withdrawn as respected the United States; and his sentiments were, as I conceived, expressed to me, in order that I might convey them to His Majesty's government, so as to lead to a reconsideration of the proposition abovementioned with a view to the adjustment of the differences upon that subject between the respective countries. But I never considered that Mr. Madison meant that the government of the United States would pledge themselves beyond the proposition respecting the embargo, as above stated—because that was the extent of the power of the President by the Constitution of the United States.
I understood, very distinctly, that the observations of the secretary of state were intended to convey an opinion as to what ought and would be the course pursued by the United States, in the event of his majesty's orders in council being withdrawn.
In these sentiments and opinions, you concurred, as I collected from the tenor of several conversations which I held with you at that period.
With respect to the second point as stated in your letter to be contained in a "despatch from Mr. Canning," I beg leave to offer the following explanation:
In the course of a private interview I had with Mr. Gallatin, (the secretary of the treasury) he intimated that the non-intercourse law which was then likely to be passed by the congress, might be considered as removing two very important grounds of difference with Great Britain, viz. the non-importation act, as applicable to her alone and also the president's proclamation, whereby the ships of G. Britain were excluded from the ports of the United States, while those of France were permitted to enter—but that by the non-intercourse law, both powers were placed on the same footing. He did not pretend to say that this measure had been taken from any motives of concession to Great Britain; but as, in fact, those consequences followed, he conceived they might be considered as removing the two great obstacles to a conciliation.
He adverted also to the probability of an adjustment of another important point in dispute between the two countries, as he said he knew that it was intended by the United States to abandon the attempt to carry on a trade with the colonies of belligerents in time of war, which was not allowed in time of peace, & to trust to the being permitted by the French to carry on such trade in peace, so as to entitle them to a continuance of it in time of war.
As it may be very material to ascertain what "trade with the colonies of belligerents" was, in my conception, meant by Mr. Gallatin, as intended to be abandoned by the United States, I feel no hesitation in declaring, that I supposed that he alluded to the trade from the colonies of belligerents, direct to their mother country, or to the ports of other belligerents, because the right of such trade had been the point in dispute; whereas the right to carry on a trade from the colonies of the belligerents to the United States had never been called in question, and had been recognised by his majesty's supreme court of admiralty; and the terms even upon which such colonial produce might be re-exported from the United States had been formally arranged in a treaty signed in London by the ministers plenipotentiary of both countries, which was not indeed ratified by the president of the United States; but was not objected to as to that article of it which settled the terms upon which such trade was to be permitted.
Such was the substance, sir, of the unofficial conversations which I had held with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, and yourself, which I did not consider or represent to his majesty's government as intended with any other view than to endeavour to bring about the repeal of the orders in council by shewing that many of the obstacles which had stood in the way of an amicable adjustment of the differences between the two countries, were already removed, and that a fair prospect existed of settling what remained; since the United States had exhibited a determination to resist the unjust aggressions upon her neutral rights which was all that Great Britain had ever required; but I certainly never received any assurances from the American government that they would pledge themselves to adopt the conditions specified in Mr. Canning's instructions as preliminaries; nor did I ever hold out such an expectation to his majesty's government; having always stated to them that in the event of his majesty's thinking it just or expedient to cause his orders in council to be withdrawn that the president would take off the embargo as it respected England, leaving it in operation against France and the powers which adopted, or acted under her decrees; according to the authority which
was vested in him at that time, by the congress of the United States, and that there was every reason to expect that a satisfactory arrangement might be made upon the points of the colonial trade which had been so long in dispute between the two countries.
As to the third condition referred to by you, specified in Mr. Canning's instructions, I have only to remark, that I never held any conversation with the members of the government of the United States, relative to it, until after the negotiation—or had ever mentioned the subject to his majesty's government—it having, for the first time, been represented to my consideration in Mr. Canning's despatches to me on the 23d of January in which the idea is suggested, and is stated to have been assented to by Mr. Pinkney.
It would be unavailing, at the present moment, to enter upon an examination of the "pretensions set forth in Mr. Canning's letter of instructions," (which you are pleased to term) "extraordinary."
I consider it, however, to be my duty to declare that if during my negotiation with you which led to the conclusion of the provisional agreement, I found no reason to believe that any difficulties would occur in the accomplishment of the two former conditions, as far as it was in the power of the President of the United States to accede to the first, and consistently with the explanation which I have before given of the second point:—On the contrary I received assurances through you, that the president would comply (as far as it was in his power) with the first condition, and that there could be no doubt that the congress would deem it incumbent upon them to assert the rights of the United States against such powers as should adopt or act under the decrees of France as soon as their actual conduct or determinations upon that subject could be ascertained—but that, in the mean time, the President had not the power, and could not undertake to pledge himself in the formal manner required to that effect.
I received also assurances from you, that no doubt could be reasonably entertained that a satisfactory arrangement might be made in a treaty upon the subject of the second condition mentioned in Mr. Canning's instructions according to my explanation of it in the foregoing part of this letter, but that it necessarily would form an article of a treaty in which the various pretensions of the two countries should be settled.
The third condition you, certainly, very distinctly informed me could not be recognized by the president, but you added what had great weight in my mind, that you did not see why any great importance should be attached to such a recognition; because it would be impossible that a citizen of the United States could prefer a complaint to his government on account of the capture of his vessel while engaged in a trade absolutely interdicted by the laws of his country.
Under these circumstances, therefore, finding that I could not obtain the recognitions specified in Mr. Canning's despatch of the 23d January (which formed but one part of his instructions to me) in the formal manner required, I considered that it would be in vain to lay before the government of the United States the despatch in question, which I was at liberty to have done in extenso, had I thought proper. But as I had such strong grounds for believing that the object of his majesty's government could be obtained, though in a different manner, and the spirit, at least, of my several letters of instructions be fully complied with, I felt a thorough conviction upon my mind that I should be acting in conformity with his majesty's wishes; and accordingly, concluded the late provisional agreement in his majesty's behalf with the government of the United States.
The disavowal of his majesty is a painful proof to me that I had formed an erroneous judgment of his majesty's views and the intention of my instructions; and I have most severely to lament that an act of mine, (though unintentionally) should produce any embarrassments in the relations between the two countries.
It is a great consolation to me, however, to perceive that measures have been adopted by both governments to prevent any losses and to obviate any inconveniences which might have arisen to the citizens or subjects of either country from a reliance on the fulfilment of that provisional agreement; and I cannot but cherish a hope, that a complete and cordial understanding between the two countries may be effected.
I beg leave to add, that it would have given me great happiness to have contributed to so desirable an object, and to offer you the assurances of the great respect and high consideration with which I remain, sir, your most obedient humble servant, D. M. ERSKINE. The hon. R. Smith, &c. &c. &c. [To be continued.]
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, November 29.
Mr. Turner presented a petition of sundry merchants and other citizens of
Schuyler and Boston, in Massachusetts praying that a light-house may be erected on a certain point in the county of Schuyler; which was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures; and also, a petition from a Mr. Weston, of Plymouth, praying a drawback of duties on a quantity of salt expended in a fishing voyage, which was referred to the same committee.
Mr. Quincy presented a memorial from the Boston Marine Society, stating the dangers attending the entrance of the harbor of Boston by trading vessels, in consequence of a sand bank, on which they suggest, that if a stone column were erected, these dangers would be removed; and praying an appropriation for this purpose. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
A message was received from the president of the United States, by Mr. Graham, containing information on the state of the nation and of our foreign relations, and transmitting documents and diplomatic correspondence relative to the same, as well as the proclamation of the president, and the circular of the treasury department, in consequence of the disavowal by G. Britain of Mr. Erskine's arrangement.
On motion of Mr. Newton, the message and accompanying documents were referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
On motion of Mr. Smith, FIVE THOUSAND copies of the message and documents were ordered to be printed.
The house adjourned at three o'clock.
Thursday, Nov. 30. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, Mr. Mason in the chair.
The President's message having been read Mr. Smith said that the common mode of proceeding, when in committee of the whole on the President's message, was to refer the several subjects embraced in it to different committees. The message was not yet printed and laid on the table. He had seen inconveniences arising from too hasty a reference of the subjects on former occasions; he remembered last winter unfortunately the subject of our foreign relations had been divided and committed to two separate committees which had interfered with each other. Perhaps, if the House proceeded too hastily on this occasion, similar inconveniences might again occur. In order to give further time for consideration, he moved that the committee now rise.
This motion was agreed to without debate and without a division.
Monday, December 4.
Mr. Troup laid on the table the following resolutions:
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the President by law to instruct the commanders of the armed vessels of the United States to stop and bring into the ports of the same all ships or vessels with their cargoes the property of the subjects of the King of Great Britain and of the Emperor of France, bound to ports other than those within the dominions or colonies of either.
Resolved, That it is expedient further to authorise by law the detention of all ships or vessels with their cargoes, the property of the subjects of the King of Great Britain until the duties to be regulated and ascertained by law shall first be levied and collected upon the goods and merchandise whereof the said ships or vessels shall be laden, and until the said ships or vessels shall have received due license to depart.
Resolved, That it is expedient further to authorise by law the detention of all ships or vessels with their cargoes, the property of the subjects of the Emperor of France brought within the ports of the United States, there to abide the final decision or order of the government in relation to the same.
Resolved, That an ad valorem duty of 5 per cent. be levied and collected on all goods, wares or merchandise of British product or manufacture.
Resolved, That it is expedient further to authorise the President on payment of the duties authorised to be levied and collected on the goods laden on board vessels the property of the subjects of the King of Great Britain, forthwith to grant a license to such vessels to depart and to proceed to the port of original destination without further hindrance or molestation.
IN SENATE, Nov. 30, 1809.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The following motion was submitted by Mr. Giles for the consideration of the Senate.
Resolved, That so much of the President's Message, as respects the relations existing between the United States and Great Britain and France, with the accompanying documents, be referred to a select Committee, with instructions to examine the same, and report thereon to the Senate; and that the committee have leave to report by bill, or bills, or otherwise.
Mr. GILES introduced the foregoing resolution with observing, in substance, that in presenting the resolution to the consideration of the Senate, he did not mean at this time to suggest any specific course of proceeding, as proper to be observed upon the very delicate and interesting topics embraced by it; nor to pledge himself upon presenting any specific proposition, for the final adoption of the Senate; but he was induced to introduce the subject at this early period of the session, because he was deeply impressed with the importance of the disclosures made in the Message, and the accompanying documents; as they respect the interests, the character and even the independence of the United States. He conceived that considerations so vitally interesting to the nation certainly demanded the most prompt attention, and most serious animadversion of Congress. He had presented the resolution in this generalised form, to give the Committee the freest range in devising and reporting measures, suited to the difficulty and delicacy of the crisis.
December 1.
The resolution yesterday submitted by Mr. Giles, was agreed to, and Messrs. Giles, Pope, Bradley, Goodrich, Leib, Sumpter, and Gilman were ap-

pointed a committee in pursuance thereof.
December 5.
Mr. Giles from the committee appointed on the first inst. reported in part the following resolution: which was read the first time and passed to the second reading:
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the expressions contained in the official letter of Francis James Jackson, Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty near the United States, dated the 23d day of October, 1809, and addressed to Mr. Smith, Secretary of State, conveying the idea that the Executive government of the United States had a knowledge that the arrangement lately made by Mr. Erskine its predecessor, on behalf of his government, with the government of the United States, was entered into without competent powers on the part of Mr. Erskine for that purpose, were highly indecorous and insolent—that the repetition of the same intimation in the official letter dated the 4th of November, 1809, after he was apprized by the assassination of the Secretary of State that the Executive government had no such knowledge, and that if it had possessed such knowledge such an arrangement would not have been entered into on the part of the United States, and after also being officially apprised that such intimation was inadmissible, was still more insolent and affronting; and that in refusing to receive any further communications from him in consequence of these outrages and premeditated insults, the Executive government manifested a just regard to its own dignity and honor as well as to the character of the American people.
That the letter signed Francis James Jackson, headed "Circular" dated the 13th of November, 1809, and published and circulated through the country, is still more direct and aggravated insult and affront to the American people and their government, as it is evidently an insidious attempt to excite their resentment and distrust against their own government by appealing to them through false or fallacious disguises, against some of its acts; and to excite resentments and divisions amongst the people themselves which can only be dishonorable to their own characters and ruinous to their own interests; and the Congress of the United States doth solemnly pledge themselves to the American people and to the world to stand by and support the Executive government in its refusal to receive any further communications from the said Francis James Jackson; and to call into action the whole force of the nation if it should become necessary in consequence of the conduct of the Executive government in this respect, to repeal such insults and to assert and maintain the rights, the honor, and the interests of the United States.
Mr. Giles from the same committee also reported the following bills, which were read and passed to a second reading.
A bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by foreign ministers within the United States.
Be it enacted, &c. That if any foreign ambassador, minister, or other person, entitled to enjoy within the United States, the privileges and immunities of a foreign minister, shall have committed, or may hereafter commit, any such act as by the law and usages of nations would justify the President of the United States in ordering such offending ambassador, minister or other persons as aforesaid out of the District of Columbia or out of the territories of the United States; or in sending him home to his sovereign, or to some place or territory within his sovereign's jurisdiction; in every such place where the President of the United States shall deem it proper and expedient to exercise his constitutional authority, in either of these respects he shall be, and is hereby authorized and empowered to cause a warrant to be issued and signed by the Secretary of State, directed to any civil officer of the United States, authorized to serve process, or any military officer under the authority of the United States, commanding him to provide for and enforce the departure of such ambassador, minister or other person offending as aforesaid, taking due precautions to avoid improper or unnecessary violence in executing such warrant. And all officers civil and military, under the authority of the United States are hereby required and enjoined to be obedient to such warrant.
In case any officer, civil or military, to whom such warrant shall be directed, shall fail, refuse, or unreasonably delay to execute the same, every officer so offending shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall be punished by fine and imprisonment before any court of the United States having cognizance of the offence. Provided that the fine shall not exceed 1000 dollars nor the imprisonment be for a longer time than 100 days.
Mr. Giles gave notice that he should call for the consideration of this subject on Tuesday next.
BLANK DEEDS FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world; News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 19, 1809.
Leave has been given in the House of Delegates of Maryland, on motion of Mr. Archer, to bring in a bill entitled "An act to alter and abolish all such parts of the declaration of rights, the constitution and form of government of this state, as make it lawful for the legislature to lay a general and equal tax for the support of the Christian Religion."
The Maryland Republican states, that the bill to prevent insurance by Foreigners, has passed the house of delegates—and that there was no doubt of its becoming a law.
A bill has passed the lower house of the New-Jersey Legislature to tax Bank Stock, by a majority of one.
Out of the militia fines which have reached the treasury of New-Jersey, the legislature of that state have been enabled to purchase, mount, and completely equip, with double sets of harness, &c. 24 six pound field artillery, costing in the whole $10,718.
David B. Mitchell, Esq. is elected governor of the state of Georgia.
A DUEL. Through the medium of private letters, we are informed that a duel has taken place between the Hon. JOHN G. JACKSON and a Mr. PEARSON, of North Carolina, both members of Congress. The parties met on the 4th inst. about 8 miles from Washington City. Major Stephenson, acted as second for Mr. Pearson and Mr. Howard, of Kentucky for Mr. Jackson. At the first discharge both missed; but at the second fire Mr. Jackson received the ball of his antagonist in the hip. It passed through the upper part of the hip bone into the body where it remains. Several physicians attended him when the wound was examined and were of opinion that the ball had not touched any vital part. (Supporter.)
FRANKFORT, Dec. 16. DIED—On Thursday evening last, of a paralytic affection, Col. JAMES F. MOORE, a senator from the counties of Jefferson & Bullitt. It is a source of pleasing reflection, amidst sorrow to the relatives of the deceased, that he carries to the silent tomb, the unfeigned regret at his numerous acquaintances and friends. Col. Moore, if we mistake not, was one of those, whose courage and virtues, achieved the salvation of our common country—and in other respects, he was an active and useful member of society: On this melancholy occasion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by both houses of the legislature.
"Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives, that in testimony of respect to Col. James Francis Moore, deceased, late a member of the Senate, that the members of the general assembly, will attend in procession his body to the grave, and wear mourning during the present Session of the General assembly, in honour of his memory."
STATE LEGISLATURE. Thursday Dec. 7. Leave was given to Mr. Quinton, to bring in a bill to alter the mode of summoning jurors.
Saturday Dec. 9. A resolution was moved by Mr. Ewing, relative to amending the act for the relief of debtors, so as to allow them a replpy of six months.
Leave was given to bring in a bill to amend the act, repealing the law authorizing the classing of tobacco—a bill to encourage the raising of sheep—a bill to amend the several acts in this commonwealth respecting public roads.
Monday Dec. 11. This day was chiefly occupied with reading documents furnished by the governor, and the reports of the agent of the Penitentiary and the treasurer, relative to the state of their officers.
Amongst the documents furnished by the governor, we find a number of resolutions passed by the Pennsylvania legislature and Massachusetts: the former, requesting a concurrence in an amendment proposed to the constitution of the United States, relative to courts of admiralty, embracing Olmstead's cases, and the latter proposing that Congress should not lay an embargo for more than thirty days duration.
By the report of the agent of the penitentiary, it appears, that the clear profits on the labor of the convicts is $4260; but the agent states, that owing to the difficulty of the times, and from the danger of injuring future sales, he has found it improper to coerce the payment of more of the debts due the institution than will barely meet some claims which will shortly become due.
It appears from the whole of the report, that, were times better, it bids fair to become a source of considerable revenue to the state; while the humanity of the punishment inflicted is a source of gratification to the philanthropist.
The state of our treasury from the re-
port of Mr. Thomas, is not so bad, as had been anticipated by many; on the 10th of November, 1809, after paying the money borrowed of the bank, and the interest on the same, there was in the treasury $12,854 26 8; which by a comparison of what was in the treasury the 4th of the same month 1808, which was $6256 82 9, will make a difference of more than double, of cash on hand, in favour of the present year. But notwithstanding this, it is matter of consideration with the Representatives of the people, whether it would not be found policy to raise the revenue a little, so as to make it meet the expenses of government, without resorting to loans.
The Green river settlers have paid into the treasury within the last twelve months, $51230 99. This fund which was formerly paid into the treasury, and appropriated to the payment of the ordinary expenses of the commonwealth, being now vested in Bank stock, the state consequently derives no aid from it further than the interest accruing when so vested.
The Senate by the casting vote of their speaker, have passed a bill for taking the sense of the people, on the propriety of calling a convention; and it has went to a second reading in the lower house. We anticipate considerable debates will take place in the lower house.—Argus.
Washington, K. Dec. 16. SMALL POX! We are informed that this terrible disease has, a few days since, made its appearance in this country; and at this time it is actually within three miles of Washington. The men who have it are from the eastward—we believe they caught it at Pittsburg.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
Washington, Nov. 27. A fracas took place this morning immediately on adjourning the house, between Mr. Roger Nelson, a member of the House of Representatives, and Mr. Coles, the President's secretary. Mr. Nelson had been counsel for a Mr. Bailey, indicted last summer in this place for gambling. In the course of his defence he used Mr. Coles's name with a freedom bordering on contempt—Mr. Coles at the time, was in Europe; and the opportunity for chastising the impertinence of Nelson occurred this morning—He gave him a salute with a loaded whip or cane; but before he could effect a regular course of chastisement, the spectators interfered—It is probable the business will not end here. (Ref.)
[The following letter relating to the above transaction was received and laid before the House of Representatives by the Speaker:] To the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
SIR, An occurrence having recently taken place between a member of the House of Representatives and myself, produced by circumstances not at all connected with his official duties or opinions, which from the time and place may be considered disrespectful to the House of Representatives, I take the liberty of tendering thro' you my most respectful declarations; that I am the last who would wilfully manifest a deficiency of that reverence which is due to the Representatives of my country, or that sacred regard which is due their privileges.
To yourself Sir, personally, I tender the assurances of my very great respect. I. A. COLES.
November 29, 1809. No order having been taken on it, the letter lies on the table of conference.
[From the Baltimore Whig.] COMMUNICATION. COLONEL BURR!—Many circumstances have come to my knowledge, sufficient to induce the belief of this dangerous and unfortunate man being in the United States, near Philadelphia.
It is thought that he means to throw himself on the mercy of a generous people and a mild government; both of which he sought to involve in destruction.
In the event of finding the government inflexible, he thinks he can escape thro' the meshes of the law, by the advice and assistance of a Marshall—corps of lawyers, &c. Certain it is, he has fed a lawyer of eminence in Philadelphia.
Burr is preparing a work for the press, which is to contain facts and animadversions relating to general Wilkinson. It is presumed, the colonel will deal tenderly with judge Marshall.
These things are said and promised; I am curious to see the performance.
Do not, Mr. Printer, treat this communication as fabulous. You know not as much as one behind the scenes. ARIEL.
NEW-ORLEANS, NOVEMBER 9. ARRIVED.
The French schooner of War La Franchise, Lieutenant Chivalier, captured by the United States' gun vessel, No. 65, Lieutenant Commandant Dexter, for a breach of the third section of the non-intercourse law, passed March 1st, 1809. La Franchise is said to have a cargo of indigo and specie, taken from on board two Spanish schooners.
Coffee House Books. [La Franchise came into this port some time since, in distress, and after refitting, proceeded to sea shortly after the sailing of a Spanish vessel, richly laden, with specie, indigo, &c. When she left port Com. Porter ordered capt. Dexter to watch her out of the waters of the U. States, under an apprehension, we presume, that she might attempt to violate our neutrality.]
BALTIMORE, Nov. 27. Arrived this morning, the French National Corvette, Tilsit, No. 2, of 16 guns, commanded by Mons. Desmolands, in 48 days from Bayonne. She brings no papers. In conversation with one of the officers it appears that 100,000
Frenchmen were in the vicinity of Bayonne, marching into Spain—and that some horses belonging to the emperor's household had arrived at that place which it was understood, were shortly to convey him into that country.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
From the Boston Centinel, November 29. The fast sailing ship Packet, Capt. Trott, arrived here last evening, in 34 days from Liverpool—Our London files, by her, are to the 24th (Evening) October.
Not an additional official particular of the terms of the Peace imposed on Austria, known to be humiliating—had transpired; though the naked fact had been officially announced in Holland. The cause of this silence occasioned many conjectures, not worth repeating.
The last Counters stated, that no prospect of any negotiation with France existed; that Parliament would not meet until January; and that discussion and Ministerial alterations, had given place to schemes for celebrating the approaching Jubilee, (25th October) when the British King entered the 50th year of his reign. At the last Cabinet Council were Earl Camden Mr. Percival, Earls Bathurst, Liverpool, and Harrowby & Lord Mulgrave.
From some of the passengers we learn, that opinions on American affairs in England, were suspended on the fate of Mr. Jackson's negotiation here; but that the public sentiment appeared less amicably disposed towards us than heretofore. After the peace with Austria, the confidence in the success of Spain abated.
LONDON, Oct. 14.
The Exeter gun brig, Lieut. Forbes, has sent into Yarmouth the American ship Vesta, bound to Tonningen, with a valuable cargo. She is expected to be condemned, not having been provided with a licence.
Throughout the whole kingdom of Naples the following Religious Orders are suppressed:—The Dominicans, and all the detached monks of their order, the Minorites, the third order of St. Francis, the Minimists, the two Carmelite orders, the brethren of St. Peter of Pisa, the Servites, the brethren of St. John of God, the Trinitarians of mercy, Spanish and Italian; the Augustins, the Sylvestrians, the Basilians, the Meatins, the Regular Minorites, the Cross Bearers, the Clerks of the mother of god, the Barnabites, the Samochians, the Priests of St. Roche.
AN INVITATION. MY Students will commence an examination at my School Room, at 10 o'clock A.M. on Thursday the 21st inst. And will likewise commence public speaking at 6 P.M. of said day—To both of which, the parents and guardians of the students, and also the friends and patrons of literature are respectfully invited, by Edw. B. Hannegan.
Dec. 18.
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HAVE JUST IMPORTED FROM PHILADELPHIA, AND NOW OPENING, At their Store in Lexington, on Main-Street, opposite the Court-House,
A very extensive and well chosen assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, STATIONARY, CUTLERY, HARDWARE, QUEENS', GLASS, & CHINA WARES.
AMONGST WHICH ARE Superfine and Coarse Woisted, Cotton and Broad Cloths, assorted Silk Hosiery, ass'd Coatings, Flannel and Kidd, morocco & leather Blankets assorted Boultng Cloths, Corduroys, Thicksets, Screens & Sives assorted & Velvets assorted Bar Iron and Steel, assorted Silks, Crapes & Ribbands, assorted Genuine French Brandy, Cambricks and Book Muslins, assorted, Madeira, Sherrey, Port & London Ladies' fine Muslin particular WINES, Robes, Sleeves and &c. &c. Silk Gloves, ass'd Which they will sell on the most moderate terms for Cash, Hemp, Linsey, Country Linen, Salt and Salt-Petre.
NEW GOODS BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
TROTTER, SCOTT & Co.
OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSE, LEXINGTON:
Have on hand and are regularly receiving large supplies of
Winter and Spring Goods.
Of all descriptions—unusually low for Cash in hand.
One of the firm residing in Philadelphia, for the purpose of purchasing Goods for cash, will enable them to give better bargains than ever have been sold in the state heretofore.
Lexington, Dec. 17th, 1809.
For Sale, Six Hundred Acres First Rate LAND,
OF INDISPITABLE TITLE, Lying in Jessamine county, on the road leading from Nicholasville to Richmond, five miles from Nicholasville, one and a half miles from Bell's old mill, on Hickman creek.
THERE is one hundred acres of cleared land, well improved with dwelling houses, orchards and meadows.
For the terms apply to the subscriber, on the premises.
JOHN M'CLURE. Dec. 8th, 1809.
JOHN J. SHELTON
Baker and Brewer, of this Town,
WISHES to inform his friends and the public, that he still keeps a constant supply of BREAD, and large in weight—likewise best superfine FLOUR, from 25 weight to any quantity his customers please to call for.
N. B. I will give the highest price for good BARLEY, delivered at my Brewery.
John Jacob Shedel.
Dec. 18, 1809.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN on Monday night, 11th inst. out of Lexington streets, a SORREL HORSE, about 14 hands 3 inches high, 10 or 11 years old, a star in his forehead, some saddle marks, very heavy made, shod before, a dent may be perceived on the back part of each of his buttocks when he moves. Any person stopping said thief, and bring him to justice, shall have the above reward, or ten dollars for the horse, saddle and bridle.
DAVID BELL. (St.)
December 12, 1809.
The incog gentleman who borrowed the 7th and 10th volumes of Rollins's Ancient History, is requested to return them without delay.
JAMES DOUGHERTY. December 18th, 1809.
Notice
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber are hereby required to make payment immediately, otherwise suits will be indiscriminately commenced.
WILLIAM SMITH. Fayette, December 13, 1809.
Frankfort Ware-House.
THE subscribers are ready to receive Storage of any description, at the usual rates. Their large and convenient STONE WARE-HOUSE is nearly completed, in the erection of which great care has been taken to render it inaccessible to fire. A WHARF AND SLIP has also been made, between the ware-house and the river, to facilitate the loading of boats in any stage of the water, which, it is believed, has rendered this situation equal, if not superior, to most places in the western country, for putting a cargo on board with expedition and in good order.
Every attention will be paid to meet the wishes of their customers, and punctual attendance at all times.
WILLIAM HUNTER, JOHN INSTONE.
Frankfort, Nov. 29, 1809.
AT a meeting of the Board of Trustees, December 4th, 1809.
Resolved, That any HUCKSTER sitting in or near the market house other than market hours be permitted to use foot stoves, provided they use no other fuel than char or stone coal, and the same to be cleared off every evening at or before dark.
ED. WEST, Chairman.
(A copy) Attest, RO. S. TODD, Clk.
NOTICE.
AN ELECTION will be held at the court house in Lexington on the first Saturday in January next, to begin at ten o'clock, A.M. for the purpose of electing Seven Trustees for the Town of Lexington, for the ensuing year.
EDWD. WEST, Chm. B. T.
Attest, RO. S. TODD, Clk. B. T. L. Dec. 5, 1809.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS Thomas Lincoln did, some time past, convey to us by deed of trust, all his estate, both real and personal; we do forewarn all persons from crediting him on our account, as we are determined not to pay any debts of his contracting after this date.
DAVID RICE, ELIZABETH LINCOLN. Dec. 13th, 1809.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale at this Office, Price 12 1/2 CENTS, TWO SHORT CATECHISMS, (DOCTRINAL & HISTORICAL.)
Designed for the religious instruction of Children in some of the most remarkable facts recorded in the Sacred Scriptures, and in the first principles of the Christian Religion. BY JOHN ANDREWS.
Fayette county: Taken up by Cunerod Hartner, living on the waters of North Elkhorn, one bay mare, seven years old, fourteen hands one inch high, with a small bell on, branded thus 2; appraised to 25 dollars—appraised before JOHN C. RICHARDSON. 18th Nov. 1809.
FOUND
ON the 25th November last, in Main Street, Lexington, a Man's Saddle, the owner can have it by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Enquire at this office.
Clarke County, October 23 1809.
TAKEN UP by William Taylor, living on Howard's Lower Creek, a BAT FILLY, 2 or 3 years old, about 13 hands high, a natural trotter, the near hind foot white, a few white hairs in her forehead, no brand perceivable, appraised to 25 dollars. A True Copy. Attest. Thos Worrall, j. p.
ADVERTISEMENT.
ON the night of the 17th day of Nov. last
A Chesnut Sorrel Mare,
Belonging to the subscriber, who lives in Madison county, broke out of Col. Jas. Garrard's stable.
She is supposed to be nine or ten years old, and thought to be about fourteen and a half hands high—she trots and canters well—she is not branded that I recollect—she has on her near buttock a dark spot, and also a white one, very visible, and also a dark and white one on her off buttock not so large, and they are lower than the former ones—she has a long reach down her face—she has on her head the appearance of the pole-evil, but it is thought to be natural—she has on her off hind foot the appearance of a cord that some time past cut her foot very much—she went off shod all round, with one of her hind shoes broke and half of it lost—she, whilst in the bridle, stands with her feet close together, and often on tiptoe.
If she should be taken up convenient to Colonel Garrard's, the person having her in possession is desired to convey her to Mr. Garrard's where they will be amply rewarded by Mr. Garrard; otherwise, if they will convey her to my house, I will give them entire satisfaction for their trouble. HUGH BROWN. Dec. 6, 1809.

MISCELLANEOUS.
LINES
spoken by Mr. Wood, on his return from England, whither he had been for the recovery of his health—
When from his native land the advent-rous tar, O'er the Atlantic takes his trackless way; He hears in ev'ry breeze war's direful jar, And danger rises with each rising day.
But if he goes where sacred freedom calls To guard his country's commerce on her shore; No fear, no grief, his manly heart appalls, Nor does a tear his transient loss deplore.
Round him his dear domestic circle bend, And waft a thousand wishes to the skies; He goes, blest by his country as her friend, And no hour marks him with approving eyes!
But oh! how painful is his parting hour, Condemn'd a while o'er foreign climes to roam When fell disease exerts her pallid pow'r And bids the fated sufferer fly his home!
Ten thousand fears around his bosom throng, The tender wife, the friends who share his grief, Fain would the moments of his stay prolong, And mix the parting tear with prayers for his relief.
Such was my lot, when, from my native coast Impetuous sickness bade me wing my way; Within my bosom hope itself seem'd lost, And my soul sunk, of agony, the prey.
Yet still one consolation cheer'd my heart, And bade gay Fancy's lamp with rapture burn;
I thought the Power that urged me to depart, Would deign to guarantee my safe return.
I hop'd again Columbia's shores to see, Again within my humble cot to rest— To see once more the Land that dar'd be free, And to the hearts I lov'd again be prest.
My hopes are crown'd, again these scenes I view, With renovated health resume my toils;
And while I hail my friends in you, in you, and you, Labour's my Measure,—my Reward, your Smiles!
Box, Pitt and gallery.
FROM THE ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE.
Say not unto thy neighbor, go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give, when thou hast it by thee. PROV. 3. 28.
The author of the above sublime admonition was the son of Bathsheba, and the darling of his father, "tender and only beloved." He had blessings heaped upon him of every description, and in superlative abundance:—He was a most powerful and popular monarch; the spontaneous offsprings of the numerous neighboring princes were the most convincing pledges of their esteem and support.
His court was the focus, in which centered all that was excellent and desirable; it was the temple of Minerva, the favorite seat of Apollo, and the car of Venus.
For his solution and pastime, the wise men of the east, & the hair breadth critics, culled the richest theses from the field of literature; the orchestra of five hundred "sweet singers of Israel," and players on all manner of instruments, awoke their soul-enlivening strains for him; to decorate his board, the king brought forth their fatlings in the valleys; for his golden goblets, the mountain-sides teemed with their racy products; the thousand beauteous virgins of palestine administered with alacrity, their exquisite charms for his gratification; in short, he quaffed high the pleasures of life in all their voluptuous changes.
If then, while basking in this extatic fruition, he could spy out, through the deceitful phalanx of fawning courtiers that surrounded him, that there were such things in the world as poverty and distress ("for flesh and blood revealed it not unto him," and could press the subject to the bad paymasters of his day, in the moving terms as above; it is, it must be an irrefragable proof, that evading the honest claim of the indigent is not so light a matter as it is generally conceived; but that all these little grievances shall have a re-bearing at the final COURT OF APPEALS!
The good king, in the verse preceding my quotation, draws the attention in still more emphatic language if possible. "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it!" As much as to say—when the poor laborer has let out his person to you, to perform with willingness and patience, as far as his strength permits, every drudgery that you please to heap upon him, even till the night star arises upon his labors, and then with humility approaches you for his hire; do not, my dear friend—do not send him away with the unsatisfying words—"Go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give," especially "if it is in the power of thine hand to do it." To-morrow!—it is a word of equivocal import; at least, a dreary, solemn season of darkness and intrepence, in which you or your creditor may be called to the bar of your fathers, and the claim never was denied!
I would willingly entertain the good opinion of you, to believe that you do not neglect the disparity of consequences that may result from giving or withholding.
ing. Give him the shining reward of his toil, which to you is but a trifle, but to him it may be his life, or the life of his family;—it may fill his little ones with bread, and cause the heart of his fond partner to leap for joy: Withhold from him, and you may send him away sorrowing, to a tender, disappointed wife, and a wretched semi-circle of naked and hungry offspring!
The claim of the poor is always of small amount and easily satisfied; it is, too, bro't forward with a diffidence and fearfulness of offending, which at least deserves our punctuality and complaisance.
"Just balances, just weights, a just ephah and a just hin, shall ye have." This command is mere mechanical, and is more applicable to us in reference to those in better life, and more independent circumstances; it is a standard up to which our civil police takes care that we shall come; and coming, we have done all that is required, or would be required of us, among our peers; we have done justly; but I see little comeliness in lark, hard-strained justice, dealt out with a scrupulous hand; I rank it among the passive virtues, that will stand neuter in the catalogue of rewards. The dear son of Plato may pass muster here whose sordid soul has shrunk up, and retired far from the exercise of any liberal emotion, and in whose breasts the "milk of human kindness" never grew—he may do justly though he has forgot to love mercy.
Moses was a practical republican—he had oppression, and never failed to avenge it, from the time he buried the domineering Egyptian, till the Lord buried him.—Moses knew that human nature was always the same; and that although the intolerable oppressions that his countrymen had suffered, were fresh in their memory, he foresaw that many of them would practice the same on each other whenever opportunity offered! A very pathetic caution that he gave them to this effect, I cannot forbear quoting here: "Thou shalt not oppress the hired servant, that is poor and needy—At his day, thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it lest he cry against thee, unto the Lord; and it be sin unto thee."
To an equal, we give a "just ephah," and no more; to the needy and friendless, the case assumes a different aspect, and is another case; then the standard of justice is given into our hands, to plant it where we please, and we—a party concerned—stand umpire! Oh! then let us bear in mind that he is our brother—travelling the same road with us; and if he trudges barefoot, and gets wearied, torn and entangled, and not only courtesy but duty commands us to reach him the helping hand.
Have we a "goodly heritage"? Then let us be thankful that providence has placed some of the good things of life where we are not sordid enough to live for ourselves alone. Let us not forget the abode of distress, nor turn away from the hungry—let us be MERCIFUL.
SECULAR PREACHER.
THE EMPEROR AT THE PLOUGH.
[FROM TRAVELS OF A PHILOSOPHER, BY M. LE POIVRE.]
On the fifteenth day of the first moon, in every year, which generally corresponds with the beginning of March, the emperor (of China) in person performs the ceremony of opening the grounds. This prince in great pomp, proceeds to the field appointed for the ceremony: the princes of the imperial family, the presidents of the five great tribunals, and an infinite number of mandarins accompany him. Two sides of the field are occupied by the emperor's officers and guards; the third is allotted for all the laborers of the province, who repair thither to behold their art honored and practised by the head of their empire; the fourth is reserved for the mandarins.
The emperor enters the field alone, prostrates himself, and nine times strikes his head against the ground in adoration of Tien, the God of Heaven; he pronounces with a loud voice a prayer appointed by the tribunal of rites, invoking the blessings of the Almighty Sovereign on his labor, and on the labor of his people, who form his family—he then, in quality of sovereign pontiff of the empire, sacrifices a bullock, which he offers up to heaven, as the source of every blessing: whilst they cut the victim in pieces, and place them on the altar, they bring to the emperor a plough, in which are yoked a pair of bullocks, magnificently adorned. The emperor then, laying aside his royal robes, takes hold of the handle of the plough, and turns up several furrows the whole length of the field; then, with a complaisant air, having delivered the plough to the mandarins, they successively follow his example, emulating one another in performing this honorable labor with the greatest dexterity. The ceremony concludes with the distribution of money, and pieces of stuff, among the laborers there present; the most active of whom finish the remaining labor in presence of the emperor, with great dexterity and address.
Some time after, when they have sufficiently labored and manured their grounds, the emperor repairs again, in procession, and begins the sowing of the field, always accompanied with ceremony, and attended by the laborers of the province.
The same ceremonies are performed, on the same days, in all the provinces of the empire, by the viceroys, assisted by all the magistrates of their departments, in presence of a great number of the laborers of their respective provinces. I have seen this opening of grounds at Canton, and never remember to have beheld any of the ceremonies invented by men, with half the pleasure and satisfaction with which I observed this.
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
"That man that makes two ears of corn, or two blades of grass grow where but one grew before; deserves more of his country than the whole herd of politicians and philosophers together."
A Prolific Potatoe.—Mr. Parigoe, of Reister's town, remarkable for raising fine crops of potatoes, has now in his possession eighty seven potatoes, which are the production of a single one; thirty of which will average one pound weight each; measuring altogether half a bushel.
The following history of this surprising vegetable, which I obtained from Mr. P. About the third of June he selected from his seed potatoes one of the largest of the whole kind, and divided it into seven parts, being careful to preserve what is called an eye to each, he then dug a trench about eight inches deep in a corner of his potatoe ground, which had been previously well prepared, and placed the pieces in it, with a space of four inches between, covered the whole with a coat of light stable manure and then filled the trench to the surface with mould—which is all the cultivation it received.
Mr. P. is of opinion that after the fibres to which the young potatoes adhere begin to shoot, the plough and hoe are destructive, as they wound the young shoots and prevent them from extending to that distance which they otherwise would, and thinks nothing more necessary than freeing them from weeds, which may be pulled up by the hand. The usual mode of cultivation leaves a large proportion of ground vacant for that purpose. But the method pursued in this experiment requires no more ground than will be sufficient for the potatoes to grow in. The half bushel spoken of occupied a space of but little more than two square feet. An acre of ground planted in this way, would, on a moderate calculation, produce 1000 bushels, and be a great saving of labor.
From the Carolina Gazette.
Messrs. Freneau & Co. By publishing the following approved method for Dying Cotton Blue, in your useful paper, you will oblige A BACKWOODSMAN.
Take one pound of good Indigo, boil it in middling strong ley for two hours, pour off the ley and rence the Indigo with a little water, then grind the Indigo in a clean pot with a cannon ball, or something similar, till it begins to turn to mud, pour in a little water and wash out all that is mud into a clean bowl, and so continue till all the Indigo is converted into fine mud. Take three pounds of good Shell Lime, slack it in about two quarts of milkwarm water, in a clean bowl by itself. Take one pound of good green copperas, melt with milkwarm water, also in a bowl by itself. Have a stand similar to a churn, prepared with ten gallons of clean water in it, into which pour your three different bowls of ingredients at once, commence churning (with a common churn staff) immediately, and churn about half an hour, or till the water turns a yellow-green colour. Just before you finish churning, throw in your stand a full teaspoonful of powdered Yellow Arsenic, let it stand 24 hours and it is fit for use. When you have dyed about half a pound of thread,* you must churn a little, and let it stand two hours before it is fit for use again. Boil the thread in clean water before you dye it, to cleanse it, and let it be dampened with warm water before you dip it.—Make use of rain or soft water in all your processes.
* Which is done by passing the hanks of thread over your hands, letting it hang in the dye; which may be repeated at small intervals after the thread has nearly dried.
BLACK BEETLES.
The following is not only a certain method of destroying Black Beetles, or Cockroaches, but one that is neither attended with much trouble or expense—Strew the kitchen or other places frequented by them with common rad waters; which they eat with great avidity, and which, from the lead they contain, will, in a short time, destroy them all. This must be done every night, just before the family retires to bed, and repeated till no more beetles remain. A quarter of a pound of wafers is, in general, sufficient to complete their destruction. Care should be taken to remove every article of food out of their way.
A tradesman who could neither read nor write himself, employed a saucy boy to write his letters for him. It happened one day that this young rogue was at play, when his master, wanted him to write to one of his customers, upon which he sent for him, was very angry, and called him puppy, which he usually did when out of temper. "Come sit down," says he, "ye puppy you and write ye puppy you. "What shall I write," says the boy—"Why" returned the master, "say sir, ye puppy you. I have sent the goods, ye puppy you, & so on." The boy in revenge for being chid by his master, wrote every word just as he said, and the letter ran thus: "Sir, ye puppy you, I have sent the goods you ordered, ye puppy you, which are very good of their sorts, ye puppy you, and are very cheap, ye puppy you, which is all that is needful, ye puppy you."
From your humble servant, "Ye puppy you." Philadelphia, 1795.
"Ye puppy you." The publick say, that the only successful Expedition LORD CASTLEREAGH ever planned was that to Putney Heath; and that he never bit his object, except when he fired at Mr. Canning.
KENTUCKY INSURANCE OFFICE.
A QUARTERLY MEETING of the share holders of the Kentucky Insurance Company, will be held at their Office on Monday the first day of January next, at 12 o'clock. By order of the President & Directors. JOHN L. MARTIN, Clerk. K. I. Co.
The highest price in CASH will be given for HORSE HAIR & LOGS' BRISTLES, OF ANY LENGTH—BY JOHN LOCKWOOD, Corner Upper & High Streets. Also—CASH given for BARLEY. Lexington, December 4, 1809. tf
NEW GOODS.
DAVID WILLIAMSON has (in addition to his former assortment) just received from Philadelphia, a general assortment of good and fashionable Merchandise, suitable for the present and approaching seasons. They will be sold unusually low. Lexington, Sept. 1, 1809.
NEW GOODS.
JEREMIAH NEAVE Has just received an additional assortment of DRY GOODS. Also, a fresh supply of GROCERIES.
BRANDIES, Wines, Jamaica Spirits, Gals and Queens Ware, Rhode-Island Chees, Almonds and Raisins, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson Skin Teas, White & Brown Savannah Sugars, Currer's Oil and Knives, prime Calf Skins and Boot Legs, Spanish and Bengal Indigo of superior quality, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Window Gals, an assortment of Drugs, &c. &c. which will be sold on reasonable terms.
A regular supply of Prime Cotton. Wanted, a quantity of Wool, Country Thread, &c. October 21.
Clarke Circuit Court, September Term, 1809.
John Peebles, complainant, against Robert Peebles, &c. defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Thomas Logan not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant 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 for eight weeks successively.
A Copy. Test, JAMES ANDERSON, D. C. C. C.
State of Kentucky, Clarke Circuit. Sept. Term, 1809.
Joel Collins complainant, against Richard S. Hackley, Robert Patton Greenhow, and Jacob Walsh, jr. defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they 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 for eight weeks successively.
A copy. Test, JAMES ANDERSON, D. C. C. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, Woodford Circuit, Sept. Term, 1809.
Herman Bowmar, complainant, against Elizabeth M'Clary, Michael Goddard and Margaret his wife, Samuel Trotter and Nancy his wife, George W. M'Clary, John M'Clary, Jane T. M'Clary, James M'Clary and Mary M'Clary, heirs and representatives of John M'Clary, deceased, defendants. IN CHANCERY.
This day came the parties aforesaid, by their attorneys, & on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants Samuel Trotter and Nancy his wife are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, and not having entered their appearance herein, according to law and the rules of this court, it is therefore ordered, that they do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed against them, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper of this commonwealth agreeable to law.
(A copy.) Attest, JOHN M'KINNEY, JR. C. W. C.
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The publisher is convinced that this is the cheapest law book printed in the United States, when the quantity of matter it contains is adverted to, without taking into view the editorial labor, which has been much more than is usually bestowed upon works of this nature.—The last edition of the Acts of Virginia (for instance) fell at five dollars per volume to subscribers, and six dollars to non-subscribers, and contained only 500 pages—the Maryland edition fell at five dollars to subscribers, and seven to non-subscribers.
The first volume of this work commences with the government of Kentucky, and embraces the acts up to November session of 1797, inclusive; together with the Charter of Virginia—Proclamation of 1763—Act of cession to the United States of the territory North-West of Ohio—the Federal Constitution—the compact with Virginia—and both the Constitutions of this state—and contains in the whole, upwards of 770 pages.
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CLARKE CIRCUIT, &c.
September Term, 1809.
John Shropshire, complainant, against Joshua Baker, &c. defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Joshua Baker not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant 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 for eight weeks successively.
(A Copy.) Teste, JAMES ANDERSON, D. C. C. C.
Taken up by Abraham Mershon, living in Jessamine county, about one and a half miles from Houser's mill, a sorrel Mare, about three years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, a small blaze in her face, trots, no brands to be seen, appraised so thirty-five dollars.—Given under my hand, this 4th day of September, 1809.
JOHN LOWRY.
Taken up by John Warren in Montgomery county, on Licking, near Miller's mills, a light sorrel mare 13 hands high, a white streak down her face, four white feet, and shod before, no brand perceivable, appraised to 20 dollars, paid before.
N. Foster. May 12th, 1809.
Notice.
A MEETING Of the Shareholders in the Madison Hemp and Flax Spinning Company WILL be held at the house of Mr. William Satterwhite on Wednesday the 27th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to elect a president in the room of John Bradford, resigned. By order of the Directors, Danl. Bradford, Clk. Lexington, Dec. 11, 1809.