Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-03-20 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—No. 914.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1804.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
This paper is published weekly, at two DOLLARS per annum, paid in advance.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
The Noted Horse,
Bacchus,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable in Bourbon county, within one mile of Paris, and will cover mares on the following terms, to wit: Six Dollars Cash for the season, payable on the 15th day of December next; or it may be discharged by paying of Five Dollars when the mare is covered, or Five and a half at any time within the season (which will commence the 10th of March and end the 15th of July) or the season may be discharged by paying of Eight Dollars in pot. If paid between the 10th and 15th of October next on foot; the hogs must be large and in good order; or Eight Dollars in beef cattle, whiskey, salt, iron, country made linen, or linsey, payable on the 15th of December next, at the current selling price. Three Dollars Cash, paid when the mare is covered, for a single leap—Twelve Dollars Cash, or Sixteen Dollars in the above Trade, to insure a mare with foal. All of the trade is to be delivered at my house, and a pro rata note will be required for the same. Any gentleman putting four mares shall have a deduction made of one fourth—I have excellent pasture gratis for mares that may come from a distance, and if required, will be grain fed for 3s. per week—All possible care and attention will be paid, but will not be answerable for accidents.
BACCHUS was got by the noted old Celar, his dam was got by col. Paul Carrington's Bacchus, a noted running horse, his Bacchus was got by the old Apollo, and came out of Hundly's double Janus mare, called Hundly's race mare, and came out of a thorough bred mare, and now in the possession of Benj. Bedford, who mated Bacchus, and is so well known, that I think it need not be said any more about her. Bacchus has proved himself to be an extraordinary fine foal getter; to which the annexed certificates from gentlemen of undoubted veracity, will abundantly testify.
NATHANIEL PARRISH.
I HEREBY certify, that I have had an opportunity of examining a number of the colts got by the stud horse Bacchus, the property of Benj. Bedford of Bourbon county, and have no doubt in saying, they are in my judgment, the best I have seen in the state. Given under my hand, the 16th day of Jan. 1804.
John Allen.
I HEREBY certify, that I have had an opportunity of examining a number of the colts got by Benj. Bedford's stud horse Bacchus, of Bourbon county, and have no doubt in saying, they are in my judgment, the best I have seen in the state. Given under my hand the 16th day of January, 1804.
Thomas Hughes.
I DO certify, that I have seen a number of colts got by capt. Bedford's horse Bacchus, that in my opinion were fine and large, and I do not hesitate in saying I think him a good and sure foal getter.
Geo. Arnold.
Jan. 16th 1804.
WE do certify, that we think the horse Bacchus, a most excellent foal getter, as we have seen a number of his colts which excelled in figure and action in the general, any horse's we have been as long acquainted with.
F. Bledsoe,
Jos. Kelly.
WE do certify, that Mr. Benjamin Bedford's horse Bacchus, has stood in the county of Bourbon, a number of years, and that his colts are universally reputed to be large and fine.
Z. Eastin,
John Field,
David Clarkson,
John Wallace.
Paris, 16th January, 1804.
I do certify, that I have particularly viewed a large number of the colts of
Bacchus, and am clear in saying his colts (generally speaking) are better as to size and figure than the colts of any horse I have known in the state. Given under my hand, this 16th day of January, 1804.
William Mitchell.
I do hereby certify, that I have seen and examined a number of Bedford's Bacchus's colts, and have no doubt in saying, that they are large and likely, and that he is a good and sure foal getter so far as I have seen, and I think I have the best opportunity to know, January 16th, 1804.
J. Duncan.
WE whose names are hereunto subscribed do certify, that we have a number of us had colts of Benjamin Bedford's Bacchus, and others have had an opportunity of examining of his colts; and we have no doubt in saying, that they are large and very likely; And we do further certify, that we think him a sure foal getter. Given under our hands this 16th day of January, 1804.
William Irwin, Samuel Robinett, David Howell, B. Radcliff, James D. Scott, Turner Lane, Thomas Denison, Richard Wigg, Richard Cartwright, Weldon Sout, Samuel F. Dawson, W. Markham, Wm. Finch, James Duncan, jr., Baylis Grigsby, Little B. Bedford, John Brown, Archd. M'Connell, Zach. Wheat, Henry Bramblett, John Duncan.
600 Dollars for 5!!!
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME
or
A LOTTERY
To build a house for the Kentucky Medical Society, in the town of Lexington.
FIRST CLASS.
SCHEME.
   Prizes of Doll. is Doll.     1 600 last drawn ticket, 600   2 250 500   4 100 400   10 50 500   20 20 400   40 10 400   200 5 1200   277 Prizes. Dollars 4000   523 Blanks.   800 Tickets at 5 Dollars is Doll. 4000  
THE laudable object of this Lottery—the valuable Prizes offered (there not being two blanks and a half to a Prize) are considerations which excite a well grounded hope in the managers, that the sale of the tickets will be rapid. The drawing will commence on the first Monday in May next, and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the Prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers, subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Society. For the satisfaction of the purchasers, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given a bond for the due payment of the prizes that may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers.
John Pope, Thos. Wallace, Geo. Trotter, jun., Danl. Bradford, Jas. Fitzback, Andrew M'Calla, Thos. Bodley.
CHEAP GOODS.
Maccoun & Tilford,
WE have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, at their Store on Main Street, an extensive, elegant assortment of
CHEAP MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest European importations, chiefly purchased from vendue houses, which they are determined to sell at the lowest prices that Goods are sold at in this state, for Cash. They have also a large and general assortment of
BOOKS,
of the latest publications; and keep a constant supply of
NAILS,
made of the best Pennsylvania Iron, at their Nail Manufactory.
Lexington, Jan. 16, 1804.
John Jordan Jun.
Has a large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell
for CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT, PETRE, BEES-WAX, TAL-LOW, HOG'S LARD, PORK, COUNTRY LINEN, AND THREAD.
Those indebted to the late firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. are requested to call and pay—or at least settle their accounts.
Lexington, K. Nov. 14th 1803.
JOHN A. SEITZ & CO.
HAVE on hand a large and hand-
some assortment of
Merchandise, which they will sell unusually low for Cash, Hemp, Tobacco, Whiskey, Country Linen, Salt-Petre, & Bees Wax.
Lexington, March 13th, 1804.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Whereas, I am legally authorized by power of attorney, granted by John Wilson of Philadelphia, and dated the 15th of September, 1803, to make leases of two tracts of land, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Thomas Franklin, lying upon the waters of Kentucky river; the one containing, by survey dated the 24th of August, 1784, 116.650 acres—the other, by survey dated the 21st of the same month and year, containing 108.344 acres, to such persons as may be desirous of settling on such lands, and upon such terms as are limited by the said power of attorney. Therefore I hereby give notice, that application can be made to me in Lexington, where I will be ready to act agreeably to the powers in me vested, as relates to the making of such deeds and grants as may be required.
By virtue of the powers vested in me, I hereby forewarn all persons from cutting timber, working salt-petre caves, salt-water springs, coal mines or minerals of any description, without they are authorised by special contract; or in any manner trespassing on the above lands, as any person offending herein, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
JOHN M. BOGGS.
Lexington, 15th Oct. 1803.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price in Cash and personal property at valuation, the following
12 Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek.
30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the salt lick, on Sandy.
216 1-4 acres half of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the last entry.
250 acres, half of 500, entered, May 1780, by George May, near Lydia's Mount.
400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last—entered June 23, 1780.
About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the confluence of the South fork with Main Licking, which lies within the forks, and including a part of the town of Falmouth.
666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786.
1333 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
260 2-3 acres part of Samuel Meredith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned.
1000 acres, entered for Ben. Holliday, on Battle creek, adjoining John Saunders.
1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt river, joining George Underwood, and including the mouth of Wilson's creek.
The claims to the above parcels of land are deduced, by private contracts, from the persons for whom they were located.
GEO. M. BIBB.
Lexington, Jan. 3, 1804.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAML. & GEO. TROTTER, HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their Store on Main Street, Lexington, An extensive assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Of the latest importations from Europe, and the East and West Indies—
CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hard-Ware, Groceries, China, Queen's, and Tin Wares.
All of which were purchased on the lowest terms, and will be sold either by wholesale or retail for Cash accordingly.
Amongst which are the following articles: Fine and Coarse Cloths, Coatings, Flannels, Rose, 2 1-2 point, and Striped Blankets, Cashmeres, Fancy Cord, Irish Linens, Chintzes, Calicoes, India Muslins, British Plain Jaconett, Tambored, Lappett, Book & Cambric do. Scarlet Cloaks, Turkey Cotton, Cotton and Wool Cards, Saddlery, Iron, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Cut and Hammered Nails assorted, Hylon, Young Hylon, Souchong, and Green Teas, fresh & of the best quality.
Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Indigo, of a superior quality, 8 by 10 Window Glass, Queen's and Glass Ware, assorted by the crate.
N. B. One of the subscribers intending to start for Philadelphia, in a few days, request those who are indebted to them to make immediate payment.
S. & G. T.
2d Jan. 1804.
To Lease,
VALUABLE FARM,
LYING in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above M c Buchanan's mill, on the road leading from Frankfort to Harrodsburgh with about 100 acres of Cleared Land, a good Dwelling House and other Convenient Buildings, a large apple and Peach Orchard, Meadow and Pasture; the whole in good repair.
James Maccoun.
Lexington, March 14, 1803.
A Great Bargain,
May be had in that valuable and handsome
SEAT OF LAND,
WHEREON I now live, in the county of Fayette, on Davy's fork of Elkhorn, containing 450 or 460 acres, well improved, and generally thought to be as handsome a place as any in the country—the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long, by 22 wide, fine in its neat, plain manner. A very fine
GUEST MILL,
with two pair of stones, one of which are French Burrs: the mills and dam were all built anew about nine months ago, and are generally thought to grind as fast as any mills in the state: the dam, and all under-works of the mills are locust timbers. There are about 120 acres of open land, meadows and grass lots included; springs and stock water that was never known to fail. The title is indisputable. The terms are, four pounds per acre, cash, or five pounds per acre, half the money paid down, the other half twelve months credit, the land being made subject to the payment. I will sell the whole together, or the mills and 50 or 100 acres with them, or otherwise divide, as may suit best. For further particulars, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises, any person may be informed, and shown likewise.
John Rogers.
January 26, 1804.
TO SELL OR RENT,
A HOUSE with a good Cellar and Kitchen, several small Buildings and a Garden Lot, very convenient for a small family—Apply to P. D. Robert, on the premises, High Street, opposite Short Cross Street.
RAGS.
Twenty three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington.
Money Wanted.
THE subscriber intending to set out for Philadelphia and Baltimore, on the first of next month, most earnestly requests all those indebted to him, to come forward and pay their respective balances. He has on hand a variety of
2 Merchandize,
to be sold unusually CHEAP for CASH, or such articles of Country Produce, or Manufacture, as may from time to time suit him.
LINSEED OIL, For sale by the barrel or smaller quantity. William West.
Lexington, 12th March, 1804.
I WILL SELL
A NEGRO GIRL,
ABOUT 17 or 18 years of age; she is an exceeding good house servant, and sold only for want of employment.
I have lent a number of BOOKS to persons whose names I have forgotten; particularly "Free thought upon Popery," and the "Jew's Letters," the holders of them will be so good as to return them to the subscriber.
Peter January. Lexington, March 12th, 1804.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (state of Ohio) about 25 miles below Limestone, including the mouth of Bear creek, and extending up the river 1519 perches to the mouth of Maple creek. One of these tracts containing 1400 acres, was granted to Gen. John Nevill; the other containing 2222 acres, granted to Gen. Daniel Morgan. A large proportion of each of these tracts, is river bottom of the first quality, on which are several improvements; the balance excellent upland well watered and timbered. The lines of survey will be shown by Jonathan Taylor, or Peter Demols, who live on the lands.
I will sell on a long credit, on the interest being paid annually—For further information enquire of James Morrison, in Lexington, Kentucky, who is in possession of a draught descriptive of the surveys, or the subscriber in Pittsburgh.
PRESLEY NEVILL. Oct. 8, 1803.
LEWIS SANDERS & Co. have
by mutual consent dissolved their copartnership. Persons indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment to Lewis Sanders, to whom the debts properly belong. Any person having demands against said firm, are desired to apply to L. Sanders for payment.
LEWIS SANDERS,
PATRICK M c COLLOUGH.
Lexington, 8th Dec. 1803.
THE flattering encouragement
that the subscriber has experienced since his commencement in this business, has induced him to make large engagements to continue the store on his own account at the same place; and with a mind highly sensible of the benefits that he has received from the hands of his very good friends, he takes this opportunity to return to them and the public generally, his most cordial and sincere thanks and acknowledgements; he also publicly pledges himself to his particular friends, that there shall not be lacking on his part, any industry or attention to his business; and hopes to convince them that their confidence is not ill placed.
LEWIS SANDERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WILL continue business in the house lately occupied by Trotter & Scott—He has just received, and now opening a large, very general and well chosen assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest importations from Europe, suitable for the present and approaching season; a considerable part of which being purchased with cash, enables him to sell upon unusual low terms, but no credit can be given whatever.
GEO. TROTTER & Co.
Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.

(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT
To incorporate the Directors of the Columbian Library Company,
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Nourie, Charles D. Green, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, junior, and George French, and their successors, duly elected or appointed in manner hereinafter directed, be, and they are hereby made, declared and constituted a corporation and body politic and body politic, in law and in fact, to have continuance forever, by the name, stile and title of "The Directors of the Columbian Library Company in George-Town."
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That all & singular, the goods & chattels heretofore given, granted or devised, to the said Library Company, or to any person or persons, for the use thereof or that may have been purchased for, or on account of the same be, and the said goods and chattels are hereby vested in, and confirmed to the said corporation: And further, That the said corporation may take, and receive any sum, or sums of money, or any goods or chattels or other effects of what kind or nature so ever, which shall, or may hereafter, be given, granted, or bequeathed unto them, by any person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, capable of making such gift or bequest, such money, goods, chattels or other effects to be laid out and disposed of, in the purchase of books, maps, charts, drawings, specimens of minerals, fossils, and other natural and artificial productions, calculated to furnish a library and museum, for the use and benefit of the said company, agreeable to the intention of the donors.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation, by the name, stile, and title aforesaid, be, and they are hereby declared, able, and capable in law, to sue and be sued, plead and be pleaded, defend and be defended, in any court or courts, or other places, and before any judge or judges, justice or justices, or other persons whatsoever within the district of Columbia or elsewhere, in all, and all manner of suits, actions, complaints, pleas, causes, matters and demands, of whatsoever kind or nature they may be, in as full and effectual a manner, as any other person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, may or can do.
SECT. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation shall have full power and authority, to make, have and use, a common seal, with such device and inscription, as they shall think proper, and the same to break, alter and renew at their pleasure; to appoint a treasurer, secretary and librarian, to assign them their duties, fix their compensation and remove him or them from office, and appoint another or others in their place, as often as they shall think fit: to make, ordain, establish, and execute such by-laws and ordinances as may be deemed useful to the institution, and the same to alter, amend, or abrogate at pleasure; to fix the price of new shares and annual contributions on each share; to direct how transfers may be made and certified, and judge of the persons proper to be admitted members; to procure, by purchase, rent, or otherwise, suitable place for keeping the library & museum; to appoint the times for keeping the library open, and for taking out and returning books; to fill up vacancies that may happen in their number between two annual meetings; to levy and collect fines and forfeitures and to determine upon, do, and transact all business and matters appertaining to the said corporation and library company, agreeably to the rules, ordinances, and bye laws thereof during their continuance in office: Provided, That not less than three of the said directors form a quorum to do business; that no bye-law, rule or ordinance shall be made repugnant to the laws of this district; and that no contribution be laid on any share, in any one year, greater than one-fifth of the value of a share, without the consent of a majority of the members.
SECT. 5. And be it further enacted, That there shall be an annual meeting of the members of the said library company at the library, or such suitable place as the directors may from time to time appoint, of which the directors shall cause public notice to be given in one or more of the newspapers that circulate in the vicinity; at which time and place the members, or such of them as may be present, either personally or by proxy, and shall not be in arrears for any annual contribution, fines, or forfeitures, shall elect and choose by ballot, six directors out of their own number, to serve for the year ensuing their election and until others shall be elected and consent to serve in their place.
SECT. 7. And be it further enacted, That the directors shall cause the treasurer, secretary and librarian to keep in suitable books for that purpose, just, and proper entries of all the proceedings and accounts of the company and corporation and have them laid before the company at every annual meeting, previous to taking the votes for directors; and shall always deliver the said books, together with all the property of the
company, in good order to their successors in office whenever required. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro-tempore. January 31, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
For the Kentucky Gazette. Reflections on POLITICAL ECONOMY, and the PROSPECT BEFORE US. Addressed to the Citizens of the Western Country. No. XV.
The importance of giving to our Western Markets an established character
IN the preceding number of these reflections, I have shown the great necessity of making our inspections reputable, as the only certain means of rendering our commerce active, profitable, and permanent. But whilst our country appears calculated by nature for the production of every species of commodity that can administer to the comfort of life at home, it is our duty to ascertain precisely what particular class of articles will serve best to be employed in foreign commerce. By this means we shall discover what kind of inspections shall most require our attention, and the improvements that become necessary to render the commodities inspected fit for exportation, and susceptible of profit abroad.
I am inclined to believe, from our peculiar situation, that in every kind of perishable commodities, our commerce will never become very profitable; such as flour, bacon, corn, meal and butter. Wheat requires to be manufactured into flour immediately, or it will spoil on the hands of the farmer; and when converted into flour and packed up in barrels, there has been no means hitherto discovered to preserve it from spoiling, any considerable length of time. Hence the necessity of shipping off to market as speedily as possible. Now there is only one season of the year that flour can be exported to market, and that is in the spring. If we were situated near to the market, like the farmers of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, who in a few days, can manufacture and carry their flour to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Frederickburgh, every difficulty on this head would be removed. We should sustain no loss by delay. But here our market is twelve or fifteen hundred miles from home. In general we sustain the injuries of delay, from an almost total loss of the mills during the summer and fall seasons, and very often in the winter. By this means, it is not till the spring, that the manufacturing commences. The merchant then has to make his purchase, build boats, employ hands, and haul his flour to the place of exportation. A considerable time is lost in creeping down crooked rivers, in flat-bottom boats, which are compelled sometimes to lay by all night, to avoid rocks and shoals, and all day in stormy weather. By this slow and uncertain navigation he proceeds to a market fifteen hundred miles from home, whilst his cargo is every day sustaining injury from its natural propensity to decay, and from the moisture of the river air, combined with the influence of a southern sun, which occasions a degree of fermentation that ruins the cargo. If, however, he should get to market with a sound cargo, it is so late in the season, that it has already been supplied by the vessels which run round in ten or twelve days from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. These circumstances taken together, show that the western markets will in general meet with such rivals from the coasting adventurers, in all perishable exportable commodities to New-Orleans, the West-Indies and Havannah; that no reliance ought to be placed on a kind of commerce which may be productive of more loss than gain. The coasting trade may be carried on at every season of the year, in such a manner as always to rival the western merchants in the sale of perishable commodities. It can do this because it is not subject to the same tedious delays which unfortunately are incident to our interior situation.
From the foregoing opinion, I am inclined to think that we ought not to entertain very sanguine expectations of profit from a commerce in many of those articles which our soil yields in such abundance; but that the opulence of the late will be much more promoted by directing our attention to the exportation of such commodities as we can send to market at all seasons of the year, which are not perishable in their nature, and which may be so managed as to enable the merchant at all times to take advantage of the rise and fall of markets, the fluctuations of commerce and the opposition of rivals, with the least possible injury to himself. Among these articles I class tobacco, hemp, always in its manufactured state, whiskey, brandy, pickled beef, hides, tallow, candles, tow lines, cheese, salted pork, nails and nail rods, iron and utensils for domestic husbandry and agriculture.
* In the course of these Reflections, I shall show the impropriety of exporting hemp in its raw state.
Although most of these articles should receive their appropriate stamp, prior to being among you) as him who, self-taught exportation, yet there is not one of them but which will claim to much care in its inspection, as the article of tobacco. Our soil is peculiarly adapted to its growth; and without producing the fame injury which the lands of Maryland and Virginia have suffered from its cultivation, it may become an object of the first commercial importance from this country, and a source of great opulence to both the farmer and merchant. The particular reasons why we should be careful, by the good character of our inspections, to acquire a demand for this article abroad is, because we have rivals in its cultivation in almost every country on the globe; and because it is a commodity that depends greatly on taste and habit, and not on the more powerful solicitations of necessity. Its manufacture should therefore be attended to, and its outfit to a foreign market, stamped with a fair character.
In Kentucky our tobacco inspections are too numerous. The legislature, no doubt, thought that by fixing those inspections at a variety of points, it would administer to the convenience of the farmer, by lessening the distance to the place of inspection. But it is an evil policy, which, by abridging labour in a few points, gives rise to a degree of carelessness and inattention, that produces a more extensive range of injury and inconvenience. It is a maxim in national economy, that every complex system is dangerous; and that in proportion to its simplicity, and the small numbers of its departments of action, it is more complete, and less liable to produce injurious effects. By fixing tobacco inspections at a great variety of points on our rivers, there arose a necessity for a great number of appointments to superintend them. Among this number, it was not possible to avoid appointing some men who were not qualified for the office, either by their judgment, experience or integrity. Besides, it was placing the duty of inspection into the hands of such a variety of persons, that the profit arising to each inspector was not sufficient to claim his attention, and to demand an honest discharge of the duties of his office. The legislature should have been aware of this circumstance; and recollected, that in all appointments, where neither the honor, or the profit of the office are commensurate with the ideas of advantage entertained by the person appointed, there is too little inherent virtue belonging to any man, to call forth an upright execution of his duty.
The number of inspections should be either reduced, or the officers of inspection fewer in number. In this case, the quantity of tobacco arriving each year at a ware-house, will afford such a profit, as to induce men of capacity and integrity, to accept the office of inspectors. Indeed, rather than that the commerce of the country should sustain an injury by the bad character of its markets, the state should pay the inspectors such a salary out of its own treasury as to engage men of merit to embark in the business. In Maryland and Virginia, the planter has to waggon his crop of tobacco one hundred miles to the ware-house. Inspections are established at a few points on the most navigable rivers; and the profit arising from superintending a ware-house, where three or four hundred hogheads arrive annually, induce men of the first characters and respectability to become inspectors. If our roads were good, so as to obviate the inconvenience of distance, they should be made so. No obstacles should be permitted to impede the active operations of commerce; because the wealth and happiness of the country will at last be found to depend upon its movements. It is the great wheel in the system of political economy that gives action to the minor springs by which society is regulated.
ARISTIDES. For the Kentucky Gazette. HIBERNIAN VISITOR. LETTER VI.
MY DEAR SIR, SOME questions relative to the state of literature in Kentucky present themselves to my mind, which, as I desire information upon the subject, I will communicate to you.
Is not that languor which is so observable in your literary institutions, in some manner to be ascribed to the habits and pursuits of the people? Are they not indifferent as to the progress of literature? If they were sensible of its importance, and disposed to encourage it, would they suffer institutions so important as the university, to decline and fall in the hands of bigotry and faction? Are there not some latent causes—causes which you are unwilling to acknowledge—causes which exist in the genius of the people, that impede the progress of knowledge and literature?
Impartial men, I apprehend, would answer all these questions in the affirmative. Unfortunately for the cause of literature in Kentucky, an opinion appears to prevail, that education is unnecessary to the divine; and without considering that the statesman does not possess the special grace which influences the former, this opinion is likewise transferred to him. You feel the practical force of these opinions; for you equally accept as a preacher, him who has read
and studied the fathers (if any such there be among you) as him who, self-taught or self-educated, despises all knowledge which will claim to much care in its inspection, as the article of tobacco. It is, therefore, unnecessary for your divines or statesmen to acquire knowledge; since knowledge is not a passport to elevated stations.
Our opinions and customs, however much they may be in other respects adverse to the progress of mind, are in this respect superior to yours, and possess some characteristicks whose tendency is beneficial. Our clergymen must possess some testimonial of it, before ordination; and unless they are actually for the protection which they have assumed. They influence the opinions of the people; for knowledge will generally secure respect in whatever character it appears. The respect which is paid to clergymen, and the influence which they acquire, is seen by others not devoted to the profession; and to secure a portion of it, they devote themselves as ardently to the acquisition of knowledge and literature. Those who wish to become statesmen, perceive as a consequence of knowledge, the acquisition of power and wealth, and engage as eagerly in its pursuit as those do, to whom it is the passport to a living or benefice. All concur in praising what is excellent in themselves; and the concurring plaudits of numbers, generates a passion for literature in every part of the community. To praise, and not to encourage literature; to derive advantages from it, and not promote its progress, never could happen among any people. On the contrary all ranks of our people encourage institutions which foster literature, and with an ardour, perhaps not to be paralleled by any people in the world.
But here clergymen are unlettered, and they influence the opinions of the people. If they give satisfaction to their hearers without literature, it is asked, may not a man succeed equally well in medicine, law, and politics without it? You forget, then, that the first is immediately influenced by the spirit, and the latter are not. The one is to form a celestial kingdom on earth, and if heaven assists it, no earthly prejudices, no earthly power can arrest its progress. But the statesman is not assisted by the celestial powers—his object is an earthly being—his empire of this world. Hence, however, unnecessary learning and literature may be to one, it is essential to the prosperity of the pursuits of the others. Fortunately, indeed, would it be for the world, if observation and experience were unnecessary to the statesman, and if guided by Heaven, his measures were always to bear marks of her superintending power. But as this is not to be expected (for I fear that your government is never to be that of the Jews of old, a Theocracy) your statesmen must have knowledge to make you happy, and your people must have a more favorable opinion of literature, to make them enlightened and wise.
In Europe, (I have before observed) the education of the man is essential to his acceptance as a priest; here the one is unnecessary to the other. In Europe the priest, of course, considers himself as the patron of literature, and often assists its progress. Here the opposite conduct of priests is injurious, because they have no taste for literature themselves, they cannot encourage it in others. Indeed, they are rather desposed to discern it, and I have heard declamation in the pulpit, to that effect. Ignorant or not they have, and will have, influence; because they erect an empire on earth whose dominion extendeth to the Heavens. No wonder, with such directors, that your literary institutions decay, while yet in their infancy, and become deciprid before the age of manhood.
No opinion, indeed, could be more disadvantageous to the cause of refinement, literature and truth. It must prevent the education of numbers, and place thousands in stations they are unfit for. Men are disposed to be indolent enough & to procure all the good within their reach as easily as possible; and when the opinion of a whole people is inimical to education, many will indulge themselves, who otherwise, by an industrious pursuit of knowledge, might become really qualified for the most important stations. There are few of those Heaven-born geniuses to whom education is unnecessary: One may appear in an age, but seldom more. The bulk of mankind will find it useful, and may often, as it has done, bring forth the greatest and most sublime geniuses.
I am disposed to think there is something in the habits and pursuits of the people, unfavourable to literature, when I hear that ***** the most wealthy and conspicuous characters in the state, have neglected to educate their children at all. Do they lead publick opinion? or do they follow it? or what motive influences them? Is it avarice? or is it ignorance in themselves? Or is it a belief that education is unnecessary to all who are not to be engaged in professions? Or do they act from one or all of these motives? I could, in that case pardon them as individuals, because of the narrowness of their views; but as influential and leading citizens, they should set a better example.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
[The following affectionate address from Dr. PRIESTLEY, to Mr. JEFFERSON, as a dedication of a valuable work, which is to live for ages, will be a sufficient guard on the mind of posterity against the criminal inuendoes, base misrepresentations, and clandestine purposes of unprincipled men. The work in four volumes, is a continuation and completion of Dr. Priestley's Ecclesiastical History.]
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
SIR, MY high respect for your character, as a politician, and a man, makes me desirous to connect my name in some measure with yours, while it is in my power by means of some publication to do it.
The first part of the work, which bro't the history to the fall of the western empire was dedicated to a zealous friend of civil and religious liberty, but in a private station. What he, or any other friend of liberty in Europe, could only do by their good will, & by their writings, or by patient suffering, you, Sir, are actually accomplishing, and upon a theatre of great and growing extent.
It is the boast of this country that it has a constitution the most favorable to political liberty, and private happiness, of any in the world; and all say that besides your great merit with respect to several articles of the first importance to public liberty in the instrument itself, you have ever been one of the steadiest friends to the genuine principles and spirit of it; and to this opinion your conduct in various public offices, and now in the highest in this free state, give the clearest attestation.
Many have appeared the friends of liberty while they were subject to the power of others, and especially when they were suffering by it; but I do not recollect one besides yourself who retained the same principles, and acted upon them, in a situation of actual power. You, Sir, have done more than this; having voluntarily proposed to relinquish part of the power which the constitution gave you; and instead of adding to the burdens of the people you have endeavored to lighten them, though with the necessary consequence of a proportionable diminution of your influence. May this great example, which I doubt not will demonstrate the practicability of true republican principles, on the equal rights of all the members of a state, by the actual existence of a form of government, (giving equal protection to all, and leaving every man in the possession of every power he can exercise to his own advantage, without infringing the liberty of others) be followed in other countries, and at length become universal. The eyes of all the civilized, at least of all the christianized, part of the world, are now upon this country; as being evidently in a state of more rapid improvement than any other was ever known to be, and I trust that, eventually, your administration will be a blessing not only to the United States of America only, but to all mankind.
Another reason why I wish to prefix your name to this work, as more appropriate to the subject of it is, that you have been the strenuous and uniform advocate of religious as well as of civil liberty both in your state of Virginia, and through the United States in general; seeing in the clearest light the various and great mischiefs that have arisen from any particular form of religion being favored by the state more than any other. In consequence of this the profession and practice of religion is as free as that of philosophy or medicine; and now the experience of near twenty years leaves little room to doubt, that it is the state of things the most favorable to mutual tolerance (which is of great importance to domestic peace and good neighborhood) and to the cause of all truth, that of religion least of all excepted. When every thing is thus left to free diffusion, there can be no doubt but that truth will finally prevail, and establish itself by its own evidence; and be much known little of history, or of human nature, who can imagine that truth of any kind will be ultimately unfavorable to general happiness. A man must entertain a secret suspicion of his own principles, who wishes for any exclusive advantage in the defence, or profession of them.
Having fled from a state of persecution in England, and having been not without some cause of apprehension in the late administration here, I feel the greater satisfaction in the prospect of passing the remainder of an active life, when I naturally wills for repose, under your protection. Though I am arrived at the usual term of human life, it is now only that I can say I see nothing to fear from the hand of power, the government under which I live being for the first time truly favorable to me. And though I think it has been evident that I have never been improperly swayed by the principle of fear, it is certainly a happiness to be out of the possibility of its influence, especially towards the close of life; enjoying a degree of peace and rest, previous to a state of more perfect rest from labor in the grave; with the hope of rising to a state of greater activity, security, and happiness, beyond it. This is all that any man can will,
* When the Constitution was formed, Mr. Jefferson was absent on the service of his country, in Europe; but on receiving a copy of it, he wrote strongly to Mr. Madison, urging the want of provision for the freedom of religion, the freedom of the press, the trial by jury, the habeas corpus, the substitution of a militia for a standing army, and an express reservation to the states of all the rights not specifically granted to the Union. Mr. Madison accordingly moved in the first session of Congress for the amendments, and they were agreed to, and ratified by the states as they now stand.

or have, in this world; and this, for, under your administration I enjoy. With the most perfect attachment, and every good wish, I subscribe myself, not your subject, or your humble servant but your sincere admirer,
JOSEPH PRIESTLEY. Northumberland, July, 1803.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING OPENED A Tavern,
IN that large frame house, in the town of Winchester, in Clarke county, adjoining the public square, and hitherto occupied by Maj. Robert Clarke, as a store-house; makes use of the convenience of a newspaper to inform the public, that in addition to a large and convenient house, with several remote and private rooms, he has provided himself with good officers, and large and commodious stables, furnished with hay and grain, a good and well chosen assortment of imported and home-made liquors, as well as other necessaries for keeping a good house.
GEORGE WEBB. March 15th 1804.
JUST PUBLISHED, By JAMES M. BRADFORD, And for sale by Daniel Bradford, Lexington; E. C. Berry, Frankfort; and John Buford, Louisville, price fifty Cents, Notes on the Navigation of the Mississippi.
Subscribers are requested to call for their copies. 10th March, 1804.
JOURNEYMEN PRINTERS, WILL meet with constant employment and the highest wages, viz. 25 cents per 1000 m's, and 25 cents per token, at J. Charles's printing office, Lexington, Ky. None need apply who are not fully competent to work in a book office. Just received, a handsome assortment of
BOOKS, Consisting of Law, Divinity, School Books, Novels &c. Also, Large Paper for record and account books.
Wanted Immediately, THREE or FOUR HANDS, To work in a stone quarry, for which generous wages will be given in Cash and Merchandise. Black-men preferred. John R. Shaw.
Americanus, (A JACK ASS)
WILL stand at my farm, 1 1/4 miles from Lexington, and will cover mares at 8 dollars the season, 4 dollars the leap, or 12 dollars to insure a mare with foal, which may be discharged in him, at 4 dollars per ewe delivered in Lexington, by the last day of November. A tested notes must in all cases be sent with the mares.
Robt. Barr. AMERICANUS was got by General Washington's old Jack, out of a Maresse Fennet—He is nearly or quite 13 hands high, rising 5 years old, long and heavy made. March 16, 1804.
Bourbon Circuit—February term 1804. Jacob Mitchell, complainant, Against Smith's Heirs, defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants William Smith, Gai Smith, Peter Coffey, and his wife, Thomas W. Wooten, and Elizabeth his wife, not having entered their appearance herein, are hereby cited to appear at the next term 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 they do appear here on the third day of the next May term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted for eight weeks successively in some one of the Gazettes of this state. A copy. Attest, The Arnold, C. B. C. C.
Garrard Circuit—February term, 1804. Robert Henry, complainant, Against Alexander Carns, defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and not being an inhabitant of the state, on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the third day of our next May term, and answer the complainant's bill, otherwise it will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months, according to law. A copy. Attest, Benj. Lecher, C. G. C. C.
Garrard Circuit—February term, 1804. James Guthrie, complainant, Against Alexander Carns, &c. defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Carns not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and not being an inhabitant of the state, on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the third day of our next May term, and answer the complainant's bill, otherwise it will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months, according to law. A copy. Attest, Benj. Lecher, C. G. C. C.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT on the first day of next May court, to be held for Henderson county, we shall motion said court to establish a town and appoint trustees for the same, agreeably to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided, on our land in said county, on the Ohio river, about a mile and a half below the mouth of Highland creek, and about four miles above the mouth of Wabash river.
John Gray, Willis Morgan. February 1, 1804.
KENTUCKY GAZETTE "True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumb'ring at his back." LEXINGTON, MARCH 20.
MARRIED—On the 17th inst. Mr. THOMAS D. OWINGS, to the amiable Miss MARIA NICHOLAS, daughter of the late Col. Geo. Nicholas.
We understand that on the night of the 29th ult. a man froze to death in Scott county.
On Monday last the Fayette circuit court commenced its March session in this town. Richard Tomlinson, who was indicted for a rape, committed on his own niece, was found guilty, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment at hard labour in the penitentiary house. Public indignation was, perhaps, never more aroused than on this occasion. During the trial, the court-house was continually crowded—and when the jury brought in their verdict, a burst of applause resounded from every part of the house.
FRANKFORT, March 17. Yesterday a Schooner of 85 tons burthen, belonging to Mr. John Inslone, was launched from Mr. Yeatman's ship-yard.
A duel was fought on Wednesday last by Mr. Thomas Reid and Mr. John Carr, both of this town. The first was wounded in the foot, and the latter in the thigh, after passing three shots, (Mr. Reid's pistol missing fire the first attempt.) Neither of their wounds are supposed to be dangerous. We are not acquainted with the circumstances which led to this unhappy display of courage.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives.
Tuesday, March 6.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and of Richard Peters, judge of the district of Pennsylvania, made a report concluding in the following manner; that SAMUEL CHASE, Esq. an associate justice of the Supreme Court, be impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors. That RICHARD PETERS, doth not appear to have so acted as to require the constitutional interposition of the House.
Referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday next. The House came to a resolution, by a large majority, to close the session on the third Monday of the present month.
NORFOLK, Feb. 27.
Yesterday arrived the ship Favorite, Capt. Goodrich, in 79 days from London, by which arrival we have received a regular file of papers, to the first of December—their contents are by no means interesting. We conversed with Captain Goodrich—he says that trade is very brisk in the river Thames, that the idea of the French invasion is every day subsiding, and that the general opinion in England was, that Bonaparte kept the appearances of an invasion, merely to ruin the united kingdom with a load of expences, which they must certainly labor under from the vast preparations made and every day making to repel the enemy.
February 25.
DEPLORABLE & DISTRESSING FIRE. On Wednesday night, about eleven o'clock, the inhabitants were roused from their beds with the repeated cry of FIRE! which was perceived issuing from the ware-house of Mr. Dunlap, on Maxwell's wharf, and which raged and spread with such fury, that the only exertion which could be made by the activity of the citizens to arrest its progress, was the blowing up of several houses, or it is probable not a house in the borough would have escaped destruction. It has laid waste the most commercial part of the town, having destroyed every building on Campbell's wharf, Maxwell's, Mariden's, Rothery's Commerce Street, Warren's and Woodside's wharves, and progressed on the Market square to the Main street, and continued its ravages along the Main street to Mr. Whitehead's new buildings, reducing every house in Wide and Little-Water streets. Were it not for the exertions of a few, who manfully resisted the flames, and prevented Mr. Taylor's ware-house, adjoining Woodside's wharf, from taking fire, the whole of the valuable buildings on Town-Point must have been laid waste.
Some lives were lost, and many persons badly wounded by the blowing up of the houses. The market-house was partly cut down, which prevented a
communication of the flames to the north side of the Main-street, which luckily escaped. Upwards of 260 houses are totally destroyed, and the estimate of general loss, on a moderate calculation, supposed to exceed one million of dollars. Numbers of lighters, owing to their being overloaded, and the tide being remarkably low, were burnt in the docks. Several vessels at the wharves took fire, some in this state drifted to Portsmouth, where it communicated and destroyed some others—indeed, at one period, it appeared as if Portsmouth was on fire.
The raging of the flames, the columns of smoke, the blowing up of houses, the rainy night, the property exposed for safety in the streets, the cries of those who were seated by their little property, sheltered only by the canopy of Heaven—the ships on fire drifting in the harbor, with the probability of the whole town being destroyed, exhibited altogether to the senses and to the eye, an awful and dreadful picture. Thousands must have been deprived of a resting place, as it was the most populous part of the borough.
What adds to the above melancholy narrative, is that a snow and very severe frost came on before many an unfortunate family could find shelter for their wearied limbs. We are happy to earn that the corporation have allotted money for the immediate relief of the needy sufferers, who will receive assistance on application at the office of John Nivison, Esq. Handbills to this effect appearing in different parts of the town, those happy beings therefore, whom Providence has blessed with affluence, have now a fine opportunity to exhibit their benevolence, by adding their liberality to that of the Corporate Body; and we have no doubt, but the same will be cheerfully received at the above office, and with equal satisfaction distributed.
The inhabitants of all descriptions, showed great activity; but it is to be lamented, that there are so few buckets and axes, and that the engines are not kept in better order, as they are of little or no use.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 17.
Arrived, ship Jupiter, Sahur, London, 73 days. The Jupiter left London the 28th November, and Gravesend the 2d of December. Our files of London Papers are to the 28th of November, at which time nothing beyond the rumour of the expected invasion was in circulation.
The pilot of the Jupiter, went on shore at Gravesend, and was informed that an engagement had taken place in the Mediterranean, in which Admiral Nelson was killed. On the 5th of December he left the Downs, on which day a frigate arrived and anchored, and immediately sent a boat on board the Admiral's ship, who soon after fired a salute, which Captain S. supposed to be in consequence of some intelligence brought by the frigate.
WASHINGTON, (City) March 5.
Much vague rumor prevailing respecting some recent occurrences at New-Orleans by which unimportant circumstances are magnified so as to present an unpleasant aspect, we conceive it our duty to state them as correctly as letters from that place enable us to do. Regular assemblies are periodically held at New-Orleans, under the direction of the municipal officers. According to rules fixed by them, which existed previous to the cession of the country, the dances were arranged in the following order; first two cotillions; next, a country dance for twelve couple; and lastly, the walse.
At an assembly held, on the 6th of January, some slight misunderstanding arose between the Americans and French, the cause of which, though not distinctly known, were generally considered as connected with some erroneous statement of the feelings of the French citizens on the rise of the American flag in the room of the French flag when the first celebration of the cession took place. This misunderstanding was apparently hushed, when on the 23d of January another assembly was held. According to the above rules the dancing commenced with cotillions, followed by a country dance of twelve couple the music having received instructions in consequence with this arrangement, ceased to play the tune appropriate to the country dance, as soon as the twelve couple led down the dance. In the mean time six additional couple, composed of Americans, had placed themselves at the end of the dance. As soon as the music ceased the Americans required a continuation of it and of the country dance; while the French citizens called for the walse, a dance in which it is understood as many of the company as please participate.
The music declining to play a continuation of this tune, an American citizen broke the violin of one of the
band with his cane, which being likewise broken, exposed a sword. Some tumult ensued, during which a French officer left the room and returned with a broad sword. In the mean time, to appease the disorder, gov. Claiborne, and gen. Wilkinson, addressed the company, and enquired what were the wishes of the dissatisfied. The French officer replied, "we want the Walse." This reply from being made in French, not being understood by the Americans, but, on the contrary, being interpreted into a menace, increased the disorder. Gen. Wilkinson was inducing in an amicable way, the officer to retire, when some American citizens met the general, and gave advice which he repelled. This likewise, being misunderstood, was erroneously considered as an act of violence offered by the French officer to the general; and increased the tumult. Swords were drawn but no lives lost or bodily injury done. The officer was arrested, and required to appear before the civil authority the ensuing day, when he was liberated.
After the arrest the American commissioner, we understand received a note from M. Lauflut, protesting against the exercise of authority on the part of the U. States, in relation to French Officers, alleging that, under the treaty of cession, three months having been allowed for the evacuation of the French troops, previous to the expiration of that period French officers were under his controul. The liberation of the officer having previously taken place, superseded any further act on the part of the civil authority.
It will appear from this minute statement of facts, for which our sole apology is to be found in the sensibility of the public mind to whatever relates to our new acquisition, that the transaction is of an ordinary nature, and one which does not justify the militament or alarm which has gone abroad.
THOSE Gentlemen who subscribed with Dr. Brown, for Select British Classics, Barrow's Travels into the interior of Africa, and Denon's Travels in Egypt, during the campaigns of gen. Bonaparte , are requested to call at this office and get their copies.
ON Thursday, the 12th of April next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be hired at my house, on the Winchester road,
Two valuable NEGRO MEN; And will be sold Several good BROOD MARES, Of good blood, and in foal by Spectator, with a number of other things too tedious to mention. Credit until the first day of January next, will be given. Good security required. Any of the above things will be sold at private sale. WILLIAM N. LANE. Clarke county, 2th March, 1804. 4t
FOR SALE The three story BRICK HOUSE, On Main street Lexington, nearly opposite Mr. Benjamin Stout's, at present occupied by Mr. Edwards. The property will be sold very low for cash. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Georgetown. T. W. HAWKINS. March 15, 1804. 4w
LOST
ON my road from Madison, the 5th day of this inst. a RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing papers of importance to the owner; but of no value to any other person. Among those papers, there are several sermons in manuscript, receipts, &c. &c. As there is no money lost, it is hoped the book will be returned to the owner, or left at the Rev. Adam Rankin's, Lexington, Kentucky. I am willing to pay charges that may accrue upon finding and returning the property. WM. HAMILTON RAINEY. March the 13th, 1804. 432t
NOTICE.
A valuable tract of LAND for sale, LYING on Big Sandy, beginning at the mouth and extending up for quantity; being part of a military survey, granted in '84 and patented in 1772 Will be laid off in lots to suit the purchasers; and may be paid in Cash, Negroes, good young Horses or Bonds on good men, payable in a short time. Any person purchasing more than one hundred acres, may expect a short credit for part. The tract of land is of superior quality as to soil, timber, range, and an excellent fishery: Also the main road from Kentucky to Greenbrier in Virginia, leads through the said tract. An indisputable title will be made by the subscriber, now living on the premises. GEORGE SHORTRIDGE. March 2d, 1804.
N. B. There are several small farms on the land in good repair.
COTTON YARN,
Of a superior quality, for sale at the store of Walker Baylor & Son, Lexington.
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening for sale by WILLIAM LNAVY, at his store in Lexington, A LARGE, ELEGANT, AND WELL CHOSEN ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, BY WHOLESALER OR RETAIL,
ON the most reduced terms for cash; consisting of the following articles, besides a number of others too tedious to insert; viz.
 Superfine, Fine, Coarse & Double milled drab Coatings, Camerics, Moreens, Durants, Jean's spinning, Bombazettes & Wildbore, Irish linens, Velvets, Velveteen, Thicklets, Fancy & Constitution Cord, Scarlet Cardinals, Dunettes, Marcellas, Newett Fashion Toilets, Stripe & plain man's stuff for waistcoats, Lurestrings, Muslin, Senhews, Pelongs and fatins, Nankeens, Calicoes, Chintzes, Plain and figured Cambric, Jacconet, Tamboured, India, Book and Lapper silk, Worsted & Mohair plush, Cotton, worsted and silk Hosiery, The best Philadelphia made Umbrellas, Leather, Satinett, Plain, Spangled, Morocco & Kid Mill, Pit, Cross-cut, Hand, Tenon, Dove tail, and Compass  Files and Rasps, Cotton, wool, and tow Cards, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Saddlery, Ironmongery and Cutlery, and belt London Pewter, A general assortment of imported Cut & Wrought Nails, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, together with a very large assortment of Glass, China, and Queen's ware Also a number of Law, History, Divinity & School Writing Paper, Slates and morocco Pocket Books, An extensive variety of GROCERIES viz—Imperial, Hyson Chulong, Young Hyson, Hyson & Bohea, A superior quality of Coffee, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Chocolate, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Madder, Allum, Logwood, All kinds of Hatters' Trimmings, and Dye Stuffs, Paints and Medicines, &c. &c. &c. 
I WISH to give notice to my fellow-citizens, on the North side of Kentucky River, that I offer my services as an elector for the election of President and Vice-President—and as I never before proposed myself a candidate for any office higher than a soldier, and conceive I am capable of discharging that office, to the satisfaction of my countrymen—professing to be a true republican and friend to my country, hope it will not be thought presumption in me. ROBERT SANDERS. Scott county.
IN THE CASE OF JOHN EDWARDS SEN. Late of Bourbon county, A Bankrupt.
A MEETING of the creditors will be held at the commissioners' office, in Lexington, on Tuesday the 10th day of April next, at three o'clock p. m. for the purpose of authorizing the assignees to institute such suits in law or equity, from time to time, as may be necessary. Also to agree to submit to reference or compromise, any dispute or difference, on account of, or by reason or means of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, relating to such bankrupt or to his estate or effects; and also to authorize the assignees to dispose of the lands and effects of said bankrupt, on such credit and for such security, as the creditors think proper to direct.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN EDWARDS SEN. late of Bourbon county, a Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are desired forthwith to pay or deliver the same to Buckner Baldwyn Stith, of Washington—Wm. Coleman, Cynthiana—Wm. Macbean, or to Geo. Poyzer, of Lexington. Suits will be immediately brought against those who do not comply with the above. B. B. Stith, Wm. Coleman, W. Macbean, Assignees.
FOR SALE, A House and Lot, LYING on High and Water streets, in the town of Lexington. The terms may be made known on application to the occupant, or to the subscriber, about four miles from Lexington, near the Tate's-Creek Road. 3* Lamand Fear.
FOR SALE, A LOT on Main street, containing 40 feet front; on which is a log house 18 feet square, a very good horse mill 46 by 32, and a well of water. Also a house and lot on Mulberry street, containing 32 feet 5 inches front and 138 feet back on Thomas Whitney's back line. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living on the lots. John Harrison. Lexington, March 13, 1804.
CASH, Will be given for TALLOW & CHEESE, At the Bake-shop, opposite Lewis Sanders & Co's store, next door to the Nail Factory, Main street, Lexington— A Valuable WORK HORSE, For Sale for Whiskey. For more advertisements, see Gazette Extra.

TO soar aloft on Fancy's wing.  ODE TO MELANCHOLY. WRITTEN BY A CAROLINIAN.
NYMPH of the pallid hue, and down cast eye, Around whose brows a wreath of cypress twines, For ever doom'd to breathe the pensive sigh, And beat that breast where comfort never shines;
To thee, when dissipated crowds retire, I turn the sad, the woe expressive lyre. Me to some tott'ring abbey ruins bear, When trembling twilight o'er the landscape falls,
Where hollow echoes vibrate on the ear, And the long mofs droops from the mould'ring walls; There, midst decaying structures let us muse, Nor heed the clammy mists, nor chilly dews.
At midnight hour with thee I'll wander o'er The dreary heath; th' ungenial damps defy; Or, frett'd along the billow-beaten shore, While the pale moon gleams from the cloud-ed sky,
Amid the circling shades that whelm the night, Catch the faint glimm'ring of some watch-tower's light. Or, where funereal yew spread o'er the tomb, Join'd hand in hand with thee, sad nymph I'll go,
To mark where grief, enwrapt in awful gloom, By the blue taper sheds her floods of woe; And, weeping, wears the tardy day, Till morn's alarming clock proclaims the day.
Pleasure avails not with the fyon crew, Hence ever may I flee their wanton power!
And bid a long farewell, a last adieu, To all thy revels of the midnight hour!
Hark! heard'st thou not the direful shrieks of pain?
Disease and death await the thoughtless train.
Dejected maid with the content to dwell, I than the noise of full's idle brood,
To look thee in the solitary cell, Where vain delusive joys can ne'er intrude:
But Contemplation calm, the nymph divine, Numbers the twinkling planets as they shine.
T. R. S.
Naval Anecdote. —Soon after captain (now admiral) Cornwallis succeeded to the command of the Canada, on the resignation of Sir George Collier, and was at sea, a mutiny broke out in the ship, on account of some accidental delay in the clerk's paying some of the ship's company; in consequence of which they seized what they termed a Round Robin , wherein they declared to a man, that they would not fight a gun till they were paid. Capt. Cornwallis, on the receipt of this, had the crew piped upon deck, and thus laconically harangued them—"My lads, the money cannot be paid till we return into port; and as to your new fighting , I'll clap you along the first large ship of the enemy's I see; when the d—l himself can't keep you from it." The Jacks were so tickled with this warlike compliment, that they one and all returned to their duty, better satisfied than if they had been paid the money they demanded ten times over!
FOR SALE.  A MERCHANT MILL  SAW MILL, and  DISTILLERY. SITUATE on the waters of Silver creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of
LAND. The stream and seat are equal to any in the state, and the mills and distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
ROBERT PORTER. Madison county Oct. 1st. 1803.
GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY. THE Representatives of the several Subordinate Lodges, and all the Members of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, are requested to be punctual in their attendance at the Masons' Hall, in Lexington, on the third Tuesday in March next, at ten o'clock, A. M. being the Grand half yearly Communication.
By order of the Most W'pful G. M.  DAN. BRADFORD, G. Sec'y. Lexington, February 25, 1804.
NOTICE.  Kentucky Insurance Company. THE annual general meeting of the Share-Holders in the Kentucky Insurance Company , will be held at their office, in Lexington, on Monday, the second day of April next, at 10 o'clock, for the election of a President, four Directors, and five Auditors, pursuant to law, and the ordinances of the corporation. By order of the President and Directors.  W. MACBEAN, Clk. Lexington, 18th Feb. 1804.
REMOVAL.  MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their  STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. Dunn and Geo. Trotter. July 26th, 1803.
19 JOHN POPE, HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jefferson, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Madison Circuit Courts. November 10th, 1803.
6 WILLIAM ROSS,  BOOT & SHOE MAKER.
HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.
At these low prices, no trust need be expected. He means to sell at these prices through the course of the year. N. B. Any gentleman that wishes to purchase a quantity of any of the above work, the prices will still be reduced.
Two or three APPRENTICES wanted to the above business immediately.
State of Kentucky. Montgomery Circuit court, October term, 1803. James Harrow, Joseph Yardley, Nelson Mackett and Martha his wife late Vice the Yardley, Sally Yardley, Robert Porter and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Yardley, and Nancy Yardley and William Yardley, infants under the age of 21 years, by Nelson Mackett, their next friend, which Martha, Sally, Elizabeth, Nancy and William, are children and heirs at law of William Yardley deceased, and Wiles Cook and Arthur Connally, against William Hayes & Weather Smith, Defendants.
In Chancery. WILLIAM HAYES, one of the defendants in this cause, 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 no inhabitant of this state—it is ordered that he do appear here on the first day of their next April term, and answer the complainants' bill—That a copy of this order be inserted in one of the publick news papers in the state, for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court house of this county, and one at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house, in Mount Sterling, some Sunday immediately after divine service. (A copy.) Test M. Harrison, C. M. C. C.
BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT WOODEN STILLS. HAVE been in use for some time, in the vicinity of Lexington, and have received the most unequivocal approbation from more than two hundred Practical Distillers, whose certificates could be easily procured. Any common carpenter or cooper can construct a distillery on this plan, in three or four days, and the cost of stills which will contain 500 gallons, will not exceed 100 dollars. Spirit (of high proof and free from all disagreeable taste) is produced by one operation, which saves the expense and trouble of doubling.
These stills work more than three times as fast as the common stills and require a very small quantity of fuel.
Gentlemen, who are desirous of purchasing the Patent Right for stated counties or single distilleries, will please apply to the Patentees in Lexington, Kentucky.
The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
IN THE PRESS. And will be published in a few weeks,  THE INFERNAL CONFERENCE; or  DIALOGUES OF DEVILS. By the LISTENER.
This Edition is printed for the Rev. Joshua MORRIS, and will contain 400 pages, bound and lettered. The price to subscribers One Dollar. Those who wish to possess copies of the above work, will please to send their names to this office, as early as possible. The numerous editions that have been printed of the Dialogues of Devils, is considered a full client recommendation.
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of Andrew Holmes deceased, are requested to exhibit them legally authenticated to the subscriber, in order that provision may be made as early as possible for discharging them—And those indebted to the estate, are now called on to discharge the same, otherwise suits will certainly be commenced without discrimination. J. HOLMES, Adm. Lexington, March 5 1804.
TAKEN UP by Michael Godard, living about two miles from Georgetown, on North Elkhorn, a Bay Horse, about 10 years old, 14 hands one and a half inches high, a star in the forehead, some faint spots, no brand perceivable; appraised to 30 dollars. A copy. Teste, Saml. Shepard, j. p. Jan. 7th, 1804.
2 War Department, Feb. 8th, 1804.  Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the secretary for the department of war, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.—
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Indiana, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory, north of the 4th degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Mafac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskias, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 4th degree of north latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)
Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York, (Niagara excepted.)
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provision, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractors to be at the expense and risk of hiring the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be situated until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, secretary of War. NOTES On the navigation of the MISSISSIPPI, For sale at this office.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE LANDS. To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years credit—Viz.
3705 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, from the Ohio, in a flourishing settlement, on Red river, branch of Kentucky river. 2200 acres, along the bank of the river.
2295 acres at the mouth of Holly creek, Kaskaskias, near the town of that name, grants of the state of Virginia. Including Frozen creek, branches of the Kentucky river, about 9 miles above its three forks.
2367 acres on the North fork of Rock Castle river. 300 acres on the Southern bank of Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Hickman creek. 2000 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 918 poles.
For further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sudduth Clarke county.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING. I WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 16. 6d. per pound.
HUGH CRAWFORD. At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Cross streets, Lexington.
September 13th, 1803. N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, dye your cuts loose. H. C.
TOBACCO WANTED. LEVI BAYLOR & Son, WANT to purchase a quantity of
INSPECTED TOBACCO, At any of the ware-houses on the Kentucky river, for which they will give CASH and MERCHANDIZE or ALL CASH in nine months. Apply at their store opposite the market-house, in Lexington. September 27, 1803.
Nail Manufactory. GEORGE NORTON, TAKES this method of informing his friends, and the public in general, that he continues carrying on the
MAIL MANUFACTORY. On Main street, and has on hand a large assortment of Cut and Hammered NAILS, of the best quality, SPRIGS, BRADS, &c. which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash. A large quantity of BAR IRON of the best quality, from the iron works of Penner and Dorsey, also for sale. Lexington, January 9, 1804.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a public house.
500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunham's-Town, seven from Williamsburg, and eleven to twelve from the Ohio river.
1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brush creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T.
5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, containing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones.
4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chinworth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M'Millin.
1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river.
825 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared.
116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had. For further particulars enquire of Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscribers. JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky, January 14th, 1803.
2 Nimrod, WILL stand the ensuing season at Mr. George Hunt's stable, four miles from Lexington, on the Boon's Station road, and will be let to mares at the reduced price of eight Dollars the season, Four the single leap, or Fifteen to ensure a mare to be with foal, and in every instance twenty-five cents to the groom. The leap and groom's money to be paid when the mares are put; the season by the first day of October next, and the insurance when the mares are known to be with foal. The season will commence on the 15th of March and end the 1st of July—Nimrod is a handsome white, full fifteen hands high, his form has been given up by the best judges in Virginia, to be equal to any horse that ever stood in that state, and his colts more generally approved of, being remarkably handsome, active, and generally of good size. No gentleman who wishes to breed from Nimrod can be deceived, as I brought two mares with foal by him, and one last spring's colt, which may be seen at his stand. To confirm what I have above asserted of Nimrod as a foal getter, I shall give the following chance, to wit—Any gentleman who puts a mare and complies with the advertisement, and gets a colt that is not a good one agreeably to the mare, shall have his money returned on demand. Pasturage gratis will be provided for mares from a distance, and great care taken of them, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
JOHN MASON. 2d March, 1804.
NIMROD was got by Hart's old imported Medley, he dam the noted running mare old Willis, the dam of the two noted horses Brilliant and Kandal. Old Willis was got by the imported old Janus, her dam by Col. John Baylor's imported horse Shock. Nimrod, in '91, won the Hanover town purse in '92, the New Glasgow purse. Given under my hand this 20th January 1804.
JOHN THOMPSON. Hanover County.
We do certify that the famous horse Nimrod, bred by John Thompson, of Hanover, has sired his three last seasons at Tureman Lewis's, Spotsylvania county, Virginia, and think him entitled to the first rank among covering horses, his colts being remarkably handsome, active and generally of good size. Given under our hands this 6th October, 1803.
John A. Billingsley, John S. Johnson, Edmund G. Hill, Benja. Winn, Richard Skakelford, Pomfret Waller, George Winn, Richard Johnson, Garland Lively, Wm. Durrett, George Lusk, Taverner Winn, Fleming Terrell, John Wigginsworth, Fleming Coles, Thomas Shirley, Thomas Minor, Lewis Timberlake, John Johnson, Benjamin Waller, John Shirley, Farish Coleman, James Crawford, Tureman Lewis, Taverner Wisdom, Stephen Hackney, Harry Durrett, Larkin S. Holliday, Curtis Waller, George Shirley, Zechariah Skakelford, Harry Goodloe, John W. Shirley.
I have other certificates too tedious to mention, from under gentlemen's hands who have bred from Nimrod in Virginia, which may be seen at his stand, concerning the fates of his colts, and their performance on the turf.
J. M. Jun.
TAKEN UP by John Wright, Clarke county, on Four Mile creek, a
Bay Horse, about fourteen hands and a half high, a star in his forehead, some white on his hind leg, the hair of his tail bobbed off, some saddle spots, about five years old; appraised to 60 dollars, January 7, 1804.
Abelies Eubank, j. p.
INFORMATION AT either of the Printing Offices in Lexington, of the place of residence of THOMAS GREAK, or his son Samuel, formerly of Bedford county, Virginia, will greatly oblige the widow of George Greak.
Clarke county.
TAKEN UP by Francis Jackson, living on the Kentucky river, Jackson's Ferry, a
Black Mare, fourteen hands and a half high, six or seven years old, branded on the near shoulder like a star in her forehead, saddle marks on her back, and shod before; appraised to 43 dollars, January 7, 1804.
D. Hampton, j. p. Dec. the 27th, 1803.

KENTUCKY GAZETTE-Extra.
Tuesday, March 20, 1804.
ULYSSES,
WARRANT to be as high a bred horse as any in the state, and has as much, or probably more Arabian blood in him. He will stand, at my stable, the ensuing season, to cover mares at 3 dollars the single leap—6 dollars the season—or 10 dollars to insure a foal. I will receive in payment, merchantable flour, whiskey, hemp, linen, pork, or corn, delivered at my house, at the Lexington cash prices, if paid before the 25th Dec. next—5 dollars in cash, for the season, and the same proportion for the single leap, or insurance, if paid before the 1st of August next, when the season will end.
ULYSSES has already stood three seasons at my stable—his colts are allowed to show as well as those of any other horse in the state. Any person may see his pedigree on application to me.
Will Allen.
March 11, 1804.
The noted Horse MEDLEY,
FORMERLY the property of Mr. Nicholas Lewis, will stand the ensuing season at the plantation of the subscriber on the head of Jessamine, and will be let to mares at Eight Dollars the season, in Young Cattle, Cotton, Pork, Wheat, Hemp, Rye, or Country Linen, delivered at my house by the last of July, if not paid by that time Six Dollars Cash. Fifteen Shillings cash the single leap, and Sixteen dollars to insure a mare to be with foal. Good pasturage gratis for mares coming from a distance, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
JAMES COGAR.
March 10, 1804.
The thorough bred Horse OLYMPUS,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable, within two miles of Greenburgh, and will cover mares at the moderate price of Ten Dollars in cash, payable at the expiration of the season, or I will receive in payment good healthy three year old steers and upwards, if delivered at my house before the 15th of June next, at the rate of 15s. per hundred for the neat weight, which shall be judged by two good respectable men, in case the parties cannot agree. Five Dollars the single leap to be paid when the mare is covered. I will insure to insure a foal. Good pasturage gratis for mares at a distance gratis. I have three fields well enclosed in grass, one 70 acres in blue grass, the other 60 acres each, well let with timber, and other grass. The greatest care will be taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not respond for either. The season to begin the 1st of April, and expire the 15th of June. If there should be any mares who have not done with the horse at that time, they may be put longer.
OLYMPUS:
Is a beautiful horse, full fifteen hands three inches high, four years old this spring, well formed, and is of the best running blood, as will appear from his pedigree. He was got by the celebrated imported horse Diomedes; his dam by col. Symm's Old-Wild-Air, his grand dam by col. Baylor's imported horse Fearnought, his great grand dam by the celebrated imported horse Starling, his great great grand dam by Morton's imported horse Traveller, and out of a full bred mare. The dam of Olympus is the dam of Overton's filly, who has made a considerable figure on the turf, in Virginia. Old Diomed, has undoubtedly been one of the best racers on the English turf, his winnings in one year amounted to 5120 guineas. And his winnings next year, amounted to 2580 guineas. After that he ran only for the King's plates, and acquired great credit. He covered him, and his colts are ranked among the best horses in England, he was 21 years old when he was imported to America, and ever since has covered higher than any horse in Virginia, and from the great success his colts have had, he now stands at 15 guineas a season, which is five more than he stood at before, and is 27 years old this spring.
Wm. BARRET.
Green county, March 15th 1804.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from crediting, or in any manner dealing with my wife MARY; as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
FORBES DEVERS.
February 15, 1804.
2 Albert,
BRED by Col. John Hoskins, in King and Queen county, Virginia, will continue to stand the ensuing season, at my stable, in Scott county, which will commence the twentieth of March and end the first of August, at the prices published last season viz. Eighteen dollars on a promissory attested note sent with the mare, payable the twenty-fifth day of December ensuing, which may be discharged by the payment of Fifteen Dollars, paid by the first day of August ensuing. Nine Dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is covered, and if she should take the second time, Nine Dollars will be required as above, then the mare will be entitled to the season. Thirty Dollars to insure a mare in foal, provided the owner keeps her until it is expressly known that she is not in foal; but if they should part with the mare before the time expressed, the owner must be entitled to pay the insurance money. In all cases, half a Dollar to the groom, paid when the mare receives the horse. Large pasturage of Blue Grass, Timothy and Clover, well enclosed, gratis, for any mares coming more than twelve miles. Mares may be furnished with grain plentifully, at 3 shillings per week, for all those who may so direct, all care imaginable will be taken to accommodate my customers; but will not be answerable for casualties, escapes, &c. that may happen. Boys coming with mares shall have their board gratis.
ROBERT SANDERS.
March the 7th, 1803.
The thorough bred horse ALBERT was got by Americus, his dam by Wild Air, his grand dam by Dampier, out of Col. Braxton's imported mare Kitty Fisher. Americus was got by the imported horse Shark, Shark was got by Mark, his dam by Shaton's Snap, his grand dam by Marlborough, out of a natural Barb mare. Wild Air was got by Fearnought, Fearnought by Regulus, Regulus by the Godolphin Arabian. Vampier was got by Regulus, who was got by the Godolphin Arabian. Kitty Fisher was got by Cadet, which was got by the Godolphin Arabian. Albert's dam was the dam of Kitty Medley, Minerva, Melzar, Americus, Rozetta, and they have proved themselves to be the best stock in America. Albert will be six years old in April, upwards of five feet two inches high, a bay roan.
JOHN HOSKINS.
King & Queen county, Virg.
February the 5th, 1803.
Tette, William Shortridge, Francis Kerr, John Edwards.
WHREAS some reports have been prevailing, which originated from designing men, that Albert had scarcely a mare that proved in foal from the last season, I think it necessary to inform gentlemen, that the report is erroneous. Although false as it is, it might prove an injury to Albert's reputation, also my interest; but hope gentlemen of understanding will judge for themselves. I put nineteen mares to Albert, several at two years old, and have not the least doubt of sixteen of them being in foal, neither have I heard of more than five or six that failed being in foal.
ROBERT SANDERS.
March the 7th, 1804.
March the 7th, 1804.
I hereby certify that I lived with Col. Robert Sanders last year, and was present when almost every mare was put to Albert, which was upwards of ninety, and have never heard of more than five or six that have failed being with foal; further I believe him to be a sure foal getter.
BENJ. WHARTON, Scott county.
The celebrated, imported, and real bred Hunter,
2 Paymaster,
WILL be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable in Lexington, at the reduced price of 15 dollars the season, the money to be paid by the 1st day of September; 25 dollars to insure a foal, the money to be refunded provided the mare proves not to have been with foal, if the mare remains the property of the person who puts her to the horse; 10 dollars the leap, paid at the stable door. Any gentleman's mare that is put by the season, and does not prove to be with foal, shall have the liberty of sending her gratis next season. Attested note will be required with the mares in all cases where the money is not paid.
Mr. Peter Lott, who has the direction and management of the horse, will pay particular attention to any mares sent to him; an extensive pasture under good fence, and well watered, is provided, and will be furnished gratis to mares sent from a distance, and may be grain fed at 3s. per week. All accidents and escapes to be at the risk of their owners.
2 PAYMASTER
Was imported from England by Mr. Rylander of New-York, is a beautiful blood bay, well marked, 16 hands high, rising 9 years old, and for figure, bone, strength, action, carriage, and movement, he is equal to any horse on the continent; and his character as a good and sure foal getter, stands high.
PEDIGREE.
He was got by Paymaster, who was got by Homer, Homer was got by Old Paymaster, his dam by the Damascus Arabian, who was the sire of Mr. March's Signal, who won 7 times out of 8, at New-Market; and was also the sire of Mr. Vernon's Flush, who won 3 times out of 4, at New-Market, and of several others, which have produced excellent racers—Homer's dam was the dam of Mr. Gee's Sarah, by Antonius, who won 700 guineas at New-Market, in 1775, when 6 started—Paymaster's dam was got by Snake, his grand dam by old Traveller.
JOHN W. HUNT.
March 10, 1804.
The full blooded Horse Young Baronet,
WILL stand the ensuing season at Walter Carr's on Hickman, Fayette county, eight miles from Lexington—and will be let to mares at Sixteen Dollars the season, which may be paid in merchantable Wheat, at the Lexington cash price, delivered at my mill, at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or crop Tobacco at the market price, at any inspection on the Kentucky river, provided they are delivered between the 15th November and 20th of January; or may be discharged by paying Twelve Dollars cash, in the season—or Ten Dollars when the mare is put, and Seven Dollars the single leap, to be paid in hand—to insure a mare with foal, Twenty Dollars; every sixth mare will be given in. The season commences the 10th of March, and ends the 15th July.
BARONET,
Is a thorough bred horse, full 15 hands three inches high, of a dark bay colour, five years old this spring, was got by the old imported Baronet, who was equal, if not superior, to any horse ever imported—old Baronet was bred by Sir John Webb, Bart. and got by Vertumnus, son of Eclipse, his dam called Penultima, by Snapp, grand dam by Cade, great grand dam by Crab, great great grand dam by Flying-Childers, out of a Confederate Filley—she was got by Grey Grantham, her dam by the Duke of Rutland's Black Barb, out of Bright's Roan—Young Baronet's dam was got by the imported Othello, grand dam by the imported Figure, great grand dam by the imported Wild-Dair, her grand dam together with Wild-Dair was imported by Gov. Delancey; Wild-Dair became so famous that he was returned to England.
2 PERFORMANCE.
Old Baronet at 3 years old, won the Catterick sweep-stakes of 90 guineas, beating Tendem, Paymaster, Kinlock, and several others.—The next time he started, won a £50 plate.—The following year, beat Windlestone a match for 500 guineas (or 2330 dolls.) and won a £50 plate at New-Malton, beating Tamerlane, Seducer, Alfrich, Hutchinson and Revie, after which he was sold to his royal highness the prince of Wales. Baronet when 6 years old won the great Oatland stakes of 4100 guineas (or 19, 133 dolls.) when 19 horses started amongst which were Express, Escape, Precipitate, Buzzard, Chanticleer, &c.
Good pasture, and good attendance to mares coming from a distance, and if required, will be corn-fed, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
ELISHA J. WINTER.
Lexington, March 1, 1804.
2 PUBLIC NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Lincoln circuit court, pronounced at the February term thereof, in the year 1804, in a suit in chancery depending in the said court, wherein Nathan Huston and Joseph F. Lewis are complainants, and Spencer Griffin defendant, will be sold, at the times and places herein after mentioned, the herein after mentioned tracts of LAND, or so much thereof as
will be sufficient to raise the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds, with six per centum per annum interest from the first day of October, 1799, until paid—Four pounds, twelve shillings and six pence—and the sum of one hundred and fifty-three pounds, with interest thereon, after the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 20th day of July, 1799, until paid; being the sums decreed to be paid to the said complainants. The times and places of sale are as follows to wit.—The tract of land lying in Lincoln county, called and known by the name of English's Station, as comprised in a deed from Lucas Sullivan to the said Spencer Griffin, and in a mortgage from the defendant to the complainants, will be sold on the premises, on the 13th day of April ensuing the date hereof. And the following tracts will be sold at the door of the court-house of Lincoln county, in Stanford on the 14th day of April aforesaid, to wit.—The tract of Land whereon George Nokes resides, in Lincoln county, as described and bounded in a deed from Edward West to Spencer Griffin, containing two hundred acres, more or less. Two hundred acres on the waters of Rough creek, as described in a deed from Robert Dobson, to the said Spencer Griffin, dated the 10th day of July, 1798. Two thousand two hundred acres lying on Brush creek, a branch of Green river, being the part of the tract not sold, which was sold and conveyed by James Cravens to the said Spencer Griffin. Six hundred and twenty-six acres on Richland creek, Knox county, to include Liman's lick, being the part of a 750 acre tract which Spencer Griffin bought from Thomas Carneal, as attorney in fact for John Harvy. The whole of which tracts were conveyed by the said Spencer Griffin to the said Nathan Huston & Joseph F. Lewis, by deed of mortgage, dated the 20th of July, 1799. The said lands to be sold for ready money; and the sale on each day to commence at twelve of the clock.
THOMAS MONTGOMERY, Commissioner under the decree. March 11, 1804.
Fayette county, set.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT pursuant to an act of the last Kentucky Legislature, the commissioners who were appointed by the Governor for the purpose of perpetuating testimony concerning the records and papers which were destroyed in the late office of this county, the said commissioners will continue to meet at the court house of said county, for the said purpose, on the first Monday in every month until the first day of July next, at which time their office as commissioners expire.
By order of said Commissioners. LEVI TODD, Clk. March 12th, 1804.
AGREEABLY to a decree in chancery, in the circuit court of Mercer county, at their February term, 1804, there was granted unto Jacob Froman, by a bill in chancery, on a mortgage of 96 acres of land, with all the improvements thereon, belonging to the estate of Saml. Woods jun. dec. in the county of Mercer, for one thousand dollars, by the said Froman advanced to the said Woods; provided that the guardians for the heirs of the said Woods, or any one else, shall come forward, by the 25th of this inst. and pay off the mortgage with cost and interest, or else the commissioners will proceed to advertise and sell as the law directs.
CLEMT. NANCE, JOHN EBERLY, CHARLES BROWN. } Commissioners. 6th March, 1804. 2w4
THE SUBSCRIBER
BEING about to remove to Woodford, calls upon those indebted to him, to settle their accounts as speedily as possible, to enable him to answer demands against him. Should any persons call in his absence for this purpose, Mr. Dudley or Mr. Davidson, at Dr. Fishback's will settle with them. The balances due Ridgeley and Fishback, Dr. Fishback will receive; and such persons as have accounts against me individually, will leave them with Mr. Dudley or Davidson.
F. RIDGELY. Jan 20th, 1804.
Political, Commercial and Moral
REFLECTIONS,
On the late cession of LOUISIANA To the United States. By ALLAN B. MACRUDER. For sale at this office.