Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-02-14 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—No. 909.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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.
CHEAP GOODS.
Maccoun & Tilford,
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.
FOR SALE,
As a reduced price in Cash and personal property at valuation, the following
Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek.
50 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 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 28, 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 Glymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's and George Glymer'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. BABB.
Lexington Jan. 3. 1804.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. Joseph Rogers, complainant, against John Fowler, Thomas Bodley & } defendants, Cuthbert Banks, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, John Fowler, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is out of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law, another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that a copy of this order be published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house, in Lexington, some Sunday immediately after divine service. [A copy] Teste, Thos. Bodley, c. r. c. c.
TAKE NOTICE.
SHALL attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Greene, agreeable to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided, on the last Thursday in this month, at the house of Lawrence Smith in said county, to perpetuate the testimony of witnesses respecting the survey on which the said millnow lies, grant by patent, at some date August 11, 1799, to Thomas Y. Wirt, for 500 acres, by virtue of an entry made on the 19th day of July, 1788, and to such other acts as may be necessary and agreeable to law. In behalf of the heirs of Robert Todd, vs doc Jno. Parker. Feb. 18, 1804.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's Printing office, Lexington. 12m
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND.
IN Fayette, on the heads of Lindingay's run, 8 miles from Lexington, containing 200 acres; 80 acres cleared, a young apple orchard of nearly 200 trees, and other fruit trees of different kinds. In point of quality, timber and situation, this farm is excelled by none in the state—there are two springs included in the improvement, which run a considerable part of the year; and two wells of never failing water—the buildings are neither of the first nor last quality—an indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. Robt. Marshall. Fayette county, } 2m* Jan. 10, 1804.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. Matthew Walton, complainant, against Nathaniel Massie, & } defendants. Frederick Ridgely, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Massie, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to their satisfaction that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of our next March Term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; that another be posted at the door of the Court house for Fayette county, and that a copy be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THOS. BODLEY, c. r. c. c.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, Sept. other term, 1803. John Collins, complainant, against Ebenezer S. Platt, defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance in these suits, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Term, and answer the complainant's bills; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house of Fayette county, and that a copy of this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THOS. BODLEY c. r. c. c.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY To the Sheriff of Mason county, greeting:—
WE command you to take ABRAHAM WOOD, if he may be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, to that you have his body before the judges of our Mason circuit court, at the court house in the town of Washington, on the third day of their next term, to answer Charlotte Wood, of a plea of divorce, for having defected the said Charlotte for the space of four years and eight months; and have there this writ. Witness Francis Taylor, clerk of our said court, at the court house aforesaid, the second day of January, 1804, and in the 12th year of our commonwealth. FRANCIS TAYLOR.
This is an action of divorce, founded on an act of Assembly, entitled "an act concerning the marriage of Charlotte Wood," and no bail required. A. K. MARSHALL, P. Q.
STRAYED.
From me, Two STEERS or OXEN. About the first of September, both brindle—one has the left eye out—3 years old. I will give FOUR DOLLARS for the oxen, if delivered at my house at Cox's mill, on Main Elkton, or two for information where they are. AMOS ANDERSON. Nov. 3, 1803.
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT, PETRE, BEES-WAX, TALLOW, 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.
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 3rd day of August, 1784, 116,650 acres—the other, by survey dated the 11th 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.
BLUE DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHES to inform the public, that he continues to carry on the BLUE DYING, on Main Cross Street, between Mr. Adam Wicker's and Mr. Myers's, where he will dye Cotton, Linen and Wool, with a warm dye—Cotton deepest blue, at 4/6 per pound—Wool at 1/6 per pound, which he will warrant to be equal to any dye in the town of Lexington. JACOB BOSCHART. Lexington, June 25, 1803. *3stf
THE partnership of Trotter and Scott, was on the 14th ult. dissolved by mutual consent. All debts by either bond, note, or book account, are requested to make immediate payment to George Trotter sen. who will settle all the business of said firm—those who will not avail themselves of this notice, will compel us to the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits without respect to persons. GEO. TROTTER sen. ALEX. SCOTT. Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.
Just Published, And for sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette, An Account of LOUISIANA; Being an Abstract of Documents in the office of the Department of State and of the Treasury.
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber, takes this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his shop, to the new brick building, between the stores of Mr. Alexander M'Neil, and Mr. William Caldwell, in the town of Paris; where he continues to carry on the SADDLER'S BUSINESS, in all its various branches. Those who please to apply to him, may depend on being furnished with any article in his business, on better terms for Cash, than any heretofore in the state. William D. Jackson. Paris Jan. 5, 1804.
HOG'S BRISTLES WANTED.
One shilling and three pence per pound will be given in cash, for good, clean, well-combed HOG'S BRISTLES, by the subscriber, at his shop at the corner of Main Cross Street and Short Street, Lexington; where he is on
BRUSH MAKING.
at all its various branches. Any person may be supplied with all kinds of BRUSHES, either wholesale or retail, at a much lower price than any heretofore ever sold in Kentucky, and of a better quality than any brought from Philadelphia. He hopes it will be the study of every good citizen to encourage this manufacture. He still continues carrying on WINDSOR CHAIR & WHEEL making as usual. ROBERT HOLMES. Lexington, Oct. 17th, 1803.
NEW MUSIC.
WILLIAM SMITH, FROM NEW-JERSEY, HAS just brought to Kentucky, and deposited with the Printer hereof, for sale,
SACRED MUSIC,
on a new and greatly improved plan. The Gamut is much shorter than that commonly made use of, and the notes particularly distinguished, so that the learner can recollect them without difficulty, by which the knowledge of music is easily acquired, and the arduous duty of the teacher, greatly lightened.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAM. & 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 } Wares. Tin
All of which were purchased on the lowest terms, and will be sold either by wholesale or retail for Cash accordingly.
Among which are the following articles: Fine and Coarse Cloths, Coatings, Flannels, Rose, 2 1-2 p int, and striped Blankets, Callimeres, Fancy Cord, Irish Linens, Chintzes, Calicoes, India Mullins, British Plain Jaconets, Tambored Lappett, Book & Cambric do. Scarlet Cloaks, Turkey Cotton, Cotton and Wool Cards, Saddlery, Iron, Axes, Vices, Steel, Cut and Hammered Nails assorted Hyfon, Young Hyfon, } Teas, fresh & of Souchong, and } the best quality. Green
Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Indigo, of a superior quality, 3 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.
A VALUABLE FARM, lying in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above Mrs. Buchanan's mill, on the road leading from Frankfort to Harrodsburg 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.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale, TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (State of Ohio) about 25 miles below Lineville, including the mouth of Pear creek, and extending up the river 1519 perches to the mouth of Maple creek. One of these tracts containing 1300 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 Demoss, 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'CULLOUGH, 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 sen. Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.
FLEMING CIRCUIT, etc.
September term, 1803. Ephraim Burroughs, complainant, vs. Daniel Mullins and Samuel A. Hall, Defendants, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state—On motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that they do appear here, on the first day of the next March term, and answer the complainant's bill, or the same will be taken for confessed, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks successively, another posted at the door of the Court house in Fleming county, and published at the door of the Methodist meeting house, in the town of Flemingsburg some Sunday immediately after divine service. [A copy] Teste, Geo. W. BOTT, c. r. c.
Taken up by John A. Harper, living on Eagle creek, Scott county, a Dark Bay Mare, about 14 and a half hands high, a bell on, 3 years old, not branded; appraised 16 43 dollars. November 25, 1803. James M'Creedy.
Taken up by Samuel Wallace, Madison county, Station Camp, one Bay Horse, about 8 or 9 years old, branded with the jaw, shoulder and buttock, some few saddle spots on his back; appraised to 36 dollars. January 13, 1804.

Reflections on Political Economy, and the
PROSPECT BEFORE US. Addressed to the Citizens of the Western Country.
No. XII.
The importance of giving to our Western Markets an established character.
OUR commercial body, as it stands in relation to foreign markets, is as yet in its infancy. Much, indeed, will depend upon the reputation it acquires at the commencement of its operations.
To effect this great end, by which anything permanent and valuable can be acquired, he should lay down a certain set of rules, which he will find it to be his interest to incorporate with the indispensable duties of his life.
 1st. He should never export any other than the best commodities of their kinds.  2d. He should never import anything for home consumption, but such articles as are relative to the home market and of the best quality in their kinds.  3d. He should hold out the best markets in his power to the agricultural class, so as to prevent it from exporting produce without care, as to quality, or discernment as to the mode of getting it to market in the best possible light.  4th. He should never extend his views from avaricious motives, so far in commerce, as to make it partake rather of the nature of an imprudent speculation, than of an honest mode of trading; and thereby risk the safety of his capital and the strength of his credit. 
A strict observance of these rules, will, in time, produce the best possible advantages. They have been adopted by all wise mercantile classes, who have desired to enhance the reputation of their markets, with singular effect.
1st. More good effects result from reputation in the world, than from the real intrinsic value or excellence of the thing of which that reputation is the supposed representative. If the merchant selects the very best commodities of the country, which may be in demand abroad, and is equally careful in the mode of shipping them, the market from which they are exported will soon gain a solid reputation.
For instance—10,000 barrels of flour, of excellent quality, and in prime order, arrives from the markets in Kentucky, at Orleans. The merchant there upon viewing the quality and good order of the cargo, conceives he can afford to give a liberal price to the merchant of Kentucky, and that he may likewise secure a handsome profit by shipping it to the island of Cuba. Upon a similar review and approbation of the cargo in Cuba, the merchant there gives a generous price for it to the merchant in Orleans, and thinks it will nett him a good profit at Liverpool, to which place he ships it, and receives a price commensurate to his wishes. The merchant there sells it to the consumers, who, from the quality of the article, purchases with a handsome profit to the vender. Now let us trace each link of this chain of negotiation, in each of its productive effects. The merchant in Kentucky is satisfactorily rewarded for his prudent care, by the price he obtains at Orleans; the merchant at Orleans, by the price he obtains at Cuba; the merchant there, by the profit of the adventure to Liverpool; the merchant at that market by the price he gains from the consumers; and finally the consumers are pleased with the good bargain they have made in their purchase. Every particular agent in the transaction, from the first exporter in Kentucky to the real consumer in England, have felt themselves benefited by the commerce.
Subject, and the same chain of bad consequences, will prevail. To this may be added, as an aggravation of the misfortune, that a reputation once lost is more difficult to regain, than to perpetuate a good one when a solid fame has been once acquired. This is a point in morals, expressive of the real temper of mankind, and proved by experience. But the prudent policy which I recommend in this article, will produce an advantageous effect in the agricultural economy of the western country. When the farmers discover that it will be in vain to attempt to put the merchant off with indifferent commodities, upon whose culture a slovenly care has been bestowed; that such articles will meet with no market, but must infallibly perish on their hands, if not consumed; it will make them equally neat in cultivation, and in the various modes of preparing them for market. What will be the important effect? Our enviable natural capital, which a kind Providence has bestowed on us for the wisest purposes, will be pushed to the highest degree of perfection. We shall no longer envy the prosperous economy of the Pennsylvanians, who, as farmers, are excelled by none upon earth; who have carried their natural advantages to a high degree of excellence; and who make the first figure in America, in point of rural opulence, by giving a proper direction to labour and the arts of husbandry. Whenever we pursue the same policy, the same effect will be produced. Cultivation will open the wilderness for the abode of happiness; and the wild follies of nature be marked with the hand of an elevated civilization. These beneficial effects must flow from a friendly and energetic co-operation of the mercantile and agricultural classes. Inducements, however, derived from interest, must be held out on each side to quicken and give birth to the effect. The attentions which our mercantile class, will bestow on the subject of this article, will be one of the means to be used in the important operation. It will be done the more readily, because the following effects will be the inevitable result:   1st. It will give excellence to our agricultural economy.  2d. It will give excellence to the markets of the western country.  3d. By the joint operation of these effects, we shall be in the high road to wealth, civilization and happiness.   These opinions are not merely speculative. They are derived from the nature of things; and unfold a series of consequences that are inevitable. 2d. An equal regard ought to actuate the merchant, in the importation of merchandise for home consumption, as to its kind and qualities. It is a principle in national economy, that the lands, where the people are the real owners thereof, constitute the real wealth of the state. Now to export the prime productions of the soil, and to import merchandise, some of which shall not be relative to the habits of consumption, and other parts indifferent as to quality and of inadequate value as to price, will induce an exhaustion of soil, without a commensurate value in return for the labour bestowed on it, and the quality of the commodities exported. This would be finding out of the state an article of a good quality for one, equal to selling a thing for less than its real value. Such a neglect would compose a ruinous balance against the state. It is, moreover, not true, that the capitals of individual merchants, who have made such imprudent importations, would alone suffer in such case; but the consumers themselves sustain an injury by the defalcation of the home market, which should always be able to make a satisfactory and equitable return for the commodities sent out of the state. What I mean principally to inculcate by these remarks, is, that the merchant who selects his goods at a foreign market, should make such a choice in point of quality as always to preserve a ratio of value between the amount imported and the amount exported. As for instance—when the United States found out the Bullion and coin of the country, for the perishable luxury of the call, the balance of trade is against America; because the exported commodity is of superior value to the imported; and could be better employed at home. On the other hand, when the productions of the soil are sent to the British factories in Europe, there is a ratio of real value preferred between the articles exported and the nature, quality and price of those imported in return. So upon the same scale of reasoning, the natural capital of our country had better retain its fertility, than for that fertility to be annually exhausted in importing commodities of an unequal value to the labor and expense bestowed on cultivation.
ARISTIDES.
PROCLAMATION
Of Dessalines, Christophe and Clerveaux, Chiefs of St. Domingo. In the name of the black people and men of colour of St. Domingo. The independence of St. Domingo is proclaimed. Restored to our primitive dignity, we have claimed our rights: We swear never to yield them to any power upon earth. The frightful veil of prejudice is torn to pieces, and is for ever. Woe to whomsoever would dare again to put together its bloody tatters.
O! Landholders of St. Domingo, wandering in foreign countries, by proclaiming our independence, we do not intend to forbid you indiscriminately from returning to your property. Far from us this unjust idea. We are not ignorant, that there are some among you, that have renounced their old errors, abjured the injustice of their exorbitant pretensions, & acknowledged the lawfulness of the cause for which we have been spilling our blood these twelve years. Towards these men who do us justice, we will act as brothers; let them rely for ever on our esteem and friendship; let them return again among us. The God who protects us, the God of freemen bids us to stretch out towards those who, intoxicated with a foolish pride and ingrate slaves to a silly pretension, are blinded so much as to think that they are the essence of human nature, and effect to believe, that they are destined by Heaven to be our masters and our tyrants, let them never come near the land of St. Domingo until they come hither, they will meet only with chains and deportation; let them stay then where they are; and tormented by their well deserved misery and the frowns of the just men that they have mocked at, let them continue to move the pity and concern of nobody. We have sworn not to listen to clemency towards all those who would dare to speak to us of slavery; we shall be inexorable, perhaps even cruel, towards all the troops who, themselves, forgetting the object for which they have not ceased fighting since 1789, should come yet from Europe, to carry among us the death and servitude. Nothing is too dear, and every means are lawful, to men from whom it is wished to tear the first of all blessings,—Were they to cause rivers and torrents of blood to run; were they, in order to maintain their liberty, to conflagrate the seven eighths of the globe, they are innocent before the tribunal of providence, that has not created men, to see them groaning under a hard and shameful servitude. If in the various insurrections that took place some inhabitants, against whom he had not to complain, have been victims of the cruelty of a few soldiers or cultivators, too much blinded by the remembrance of their past sufferings, to be able to distinguish the good and humane land-holders from those that were unfeeling and cruel; we lament with all feeling souls so deplorable an end, and declare to the world, whatever may be said to the contrary by wicked people, that these murders were committed contrary to the wishes of our hearts. It was impossible, especially in the crisis in which the colony was, to be able to prevent or stop these horrors. They who are in the least acquainted with history, all know that a people, when assailed by civil dissensions, though they may be the most polished on earth, give themselves up to all kinds of excesses, and the authority of the chiefs always but poorly consolidated in a time of revolution, cannot punish all those that are guilty, without always meeting with new difficulties. But now a days the Aurora of peace lets us have the glimpse of a less stormy time, now that the calm of victory has succeeded to the troubles of a dreadful war, every thing in St. Domingo ought to assume a new face, and its government henceforward to be that of justice. Done at the head quarters, Fort Dauphin, November 29th, 1803. Signed, DESSALINES, CHRISTOPHE and CLERVEAUX. True copy, P. AMIE, Secy.
ANECOTES OF BONAPARTE.
The First consul, a Corsican by birth and thirty three years of age, is a well made little man, with fine teeth and hands, black eyes and a nose something approaching to the Roman; complexion very sallow, and cheeks sunk in; features sharp. He wears his dark brown hair combed down in front, and cropped very short behind, and round the ears. He keeps a firm and graceful seat on horse back, and his person is then seen to most advantage. He has an intelligent spirit in his countenance, and an eye that bespeaks an uncommon mind. At the grand parade, he generally wears a plain cocked hat and blue coat with a scarlet collar, white waistcoat, and nankeen or white kerseymere pantaloons and half boots. His white charger was the trained favorite of Louis the sixteenth. Of his energetic mode of expressing himself, the following is an instance. Soon after his attaining the chief power, some of the Jacobin agents waited upon him, in the name of the whole body, to dissuade him from making peace, till monarchy was totally annihilated. "What, gentlemen, (said the hero) you have revolutionized France, and the greatest part of Europe, and you still want fresh revolutions. Go and tell these gentlemen, from me, that I have ten thousand tripped troops in Paris; and if I had but fifteen hundred, I should find no difficulty in crushing them." When dictating letters or dispatches to his secretaries, he generally holds a penknife open in his hand, and digs it violently in the arm of his chair, which is entirely disfigured by this practice.
A foreigner (a German) was talking very vociferously in a coffee-house, one evening, on the subject of Bonaparte's usurpations. A spy in company, went immediately to Cambaceres, the second Consul, and informed him, who to make a merit of it went immediately to the First Consul, who happened then to be in town, and related the business to him. "I knew it half an hour ago," answered Bonaparte, "but these things are beneath my notice; let the politicians talk and I will act." When Bourienne, his private secretary, hinted to him, that the weight of business was too great, and he should be glad to have an assistant; Bonaparte, looking him full in the face, replied briefly. "There is one too many already, entrusted with the important secrets of the Republic; but I cannot do every thing myself." At the battle of Marengo, all the kettle drummers of a division of cavalry were killed, except one about fourteen years of age. This boy, without orders, beat a charge, and the cavalry advanced. Enquiry was immediately made who had given the order, but no satisfactory account could be had. The cavalry, however, charged with success, and after the battle, Bonaparte ordered the drummer before him, and asked him how he had dared, without order, to beat the charge. The boy quickly replied, "General, I saw a fine opportunity for the division to advance, and no orders were given; I could not resist the temptation, and I did beat the charge." "My noble boy" replied the consul, "you gave a lesson to your General, and I will reward you for it." He immediately made him chief drummer of his favorite regiment of chasseurs, commanded by young Beauclairois, his step son, and the boy always appears in a superb dress at the parade, with his drums and horse most beautifully adorned with silk and ribbons, gilt ornaments, &c. and he never passes the First Consul, in filing off, without a marked nod and a smile. He will no doubt soon be made an officer. Bonaparte's discernment is so acute, that that man out to his officer next day; and this I am told he constantly does after the grand parades. I have seen him, by casting a single glance from the windows of the Tuileries, over the position of the different regiments of horse and foot, drawn upon the parade, observe a trifling error or deviation from the orders of the day, beckon an aid-de-camp to him under the windows, and with astonishing rapidity immediately rectify it, though all the regiments in the line were obliged to shift their stations. On the 14th of last July, when deputies from the Piedmontese army attended the parade to receive their colours, the First Consul advancing, asked them in Italian, "vole te servire la Republique a Francese (are you willing to serve the French Republic)" "sogliamo (we will)" "remember then (said the hero) when you fight under these colours, that I presented them to you; never desert them and the French Republic will always protect you." When Sir Sidney Smith, defended Acre against Bonaparte at every repulse, he former could distinguish the First Consul, feat himself on a drum, apparently in a thoughtful and melancholy posture; and after a short pause, start up, draw his sword and give orders; an immediate bustle always ensued in the army, and this was the signal for Sir Sidney to be on his guard. The sharpshooters of the French army, thrice in one day, shot Sir Sidney's hat off while peeping above the parapets, to make observations with his glass. It is said that Mr. West exhibited, among his professional friends in Paris, a painting of the subject of "the pale rider on a white horse," mentioned in the Revelations, and is a most excellent likeness of the First Consul. How far the application can be made in a serious point of view, is not for me to give an opinion upon; but much might certainly be said on the subject. It was hinted to Bonaparte: by a friend that Moreau was much liked and admired by the Parisians. "He desired (said the hero) but he is too good natured and easy to govern them they would soon trample upon his authority."
LAW OF KENTUCKY.
An act for laying an additional tax, and for other purposes. APPROVED December 27, 1803. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That there shall be, in addition to the taxes to be collected in the year 1804, collected and accounted for by the auditor, register and the several sheriffs and collectors in this commonwealth, in the same manner as other taxes are, the following taxes, to wit: on every hundred acres of first rate land, twelve and a half cents; on every hundred acres of second rate land, eight cents five mills; on every hundred acres of third rate land, three cents two mills; on every hundred pounds valuation of town lots, twenty five cents. Sec. 2. And whereas by an act passed at the last session of the general assembly, entitled an act respecting the sales of lands for the non-payment of taxes, it was provided as follows, to wit: that when the tax due upon any tract of land belonging to a non-resident, shall not be
paid according to law, there shall be charged by the auditor fifty per centum per annum thereon, from the time such tax became due until the same be paid, and it has been doubted from what period the said interest ought to be calculated. Sec. 3. Be it therefore enacted, That the said interest shall be calculated from the first day of October last. This act shall be in force from the passage thereof.
600 Dollars for 5!!!
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME OF 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 6 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. Fishback,  Andrew M'Calla,  Thos. Bodley. 
Managers.
FOR SALE.
A SMALL Farm, containing 73 1-2 acres situate on Cain run, six miles from Lexington, near the road leading from Lexington to Georgetown. For particulars, enquire of
JOHN STEWART.
Living on the premises; February 6th, 1804. 4tp2s3d.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the first day of the next May county court, to be held at the town of Russellville, for Logan county, I shall make application to said court for permission to lay off an addition to said town, on the fourth side thereof, conformably to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
JAMES MORRISON.
February 7th, 1804. 2am3m
Taken up by Nathan Smith, on sylvan's run, branch of Townsend, one Black Mare Yearling Colt, star in her forehead, and some white on the off hind foot; appraised at 22 dollars. Given under my hand this 19th day of November, 1803.
David Clarkson.
100 Dollars reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Knox county, Richland creek, Kentucky, on the 26th day of August last, a
Negro Man named NAT. about 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, is neither a coal black nor a yellow, but between the two; his hair denotes a mulatto, which he formerly tied behind and plaited up his ears, smooth face, he is branded on the left jaw with an O, and on the throat he was cut with a knife, which has left a smart scar; when questioned close he cannot utter a word for time, but will go "tit, tit," and then the word will come out, sharp and quick. I do suppose he is concealed by some villain or villains, who will probably attempt to take him over the Ohio. I will give the above reward for the villain and negro, or 20 dollars for the negro alone; and whoever secures the said negro and villain in any jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid, if brought home to me.
Thomas Johnson. January 14, 1804. 14w
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the first day of the next May county 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 Highhorn creek, and about four miles above the mouth of the Wabash river.
John Gray, Willis Morgan. February 1, 1804. 2am3m

“True to his charge” “He comes, the Herald of a noisy world,” “News from all nations lumb’ring at his back.”  LEXINGTON, FEBRUARY 14.
THE Post Rider from Washington, arrived yesterday without any Eastern Mail. This failure could not have been produced by high waters.
MR. BRADFORD, The failure of the mail at the present period, when all Europe is big with events, the most important, to say nothing of our own domestic concerns, which are not the least interesting, is a most serious inconvenience, the effects of which are felt, not only by the mercantile interest of our citizens, but by the community at large; and the repeated failures of the mail to this country, call for enquiries into the cause of them. That the post should not be able to pass some of the rivers between this and Wheeling at this season of the year, we are not surprised at; but when we are told that this is not the case at the present time, nor for some weeks back, we are led to fear that something materially is amiss in the department somewhere. This is the third time in the course of a month, that the post has brought nothing from the Eastward.
DIED, On Wednesday last, Otto Beatty Esq. of Franklin county. On Saturday night last, Mrs. Priscilla Bright, consort of Mr. Nicholas Bright, in this town, and on Sunday her remains were deposited in the burying ground, attended by a large concourse of mourners.
COMMUNICATED. Mercer county, Jan. 29, 1804. Yesterday morning, between the hours of two and three o'clock, Jacob Woodson, paid the last tribute to nature. In the evening his remains were conveyed by his neighbors to the place of interment. The sympathetic tears that flowed from the eyes of his surrounding friends, while performing the last offices, bore silent testimony how much his death was regretted; and one, who well knew the recesses of his heart, was heard to say, as he turned from the grave, “I do not wish to detract from the merit of others, when I declare there lies the body of the honestest man, and sincerest friend, I ever knew.” Mr. Woodson has left a distressed widow, and five helpless orphans to deplore his loss.
COL. ROBERT JOHNSON, of Scott county, will be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, at the next election.
THE RANK Of the several Chief Rulers of Europe; estimating seniority by age.  1. The Duke of Modena (Hercules Renaud) who will be 77 years old next November.  2. The Queen of Portugal (Maria Frances Isabella) who is 69 the present December. She is said to be infane. Her authority is exercised by the Prince of Brazils.  3. The Duke of Brunswick (Charles William Ferdinand) who will be 69 next October.  4. The King of Great Britain, &c. (George III.) who will be 66 next June.  5. Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz (Charles Lewis Frederick) who will be 63 next October.  6. The Sovereign Pontiff of Rome (Pius VII.) who is in the 61st year of his age.  7. The King of Spain (Charles IV.) who will be 56 next November.  8. The King of Denmark (Christian VII.) who will be 55 next January. His authority is exercised by the Crown Prince.  9 & 10. The King of the Two Sicilies (Ferdinand) and the Duke of Parma (Ferdinand Maria Lewis) who both will be 53 next January.  11. The Grand Sultan (Selim II.) who is in the 45th year of his age.  12. The Regent of Portugal (John Maria Joseph Lewis, Prince of Brazil) who will be 37 next May.  13. The Emperor of Germany (Francis II.) who will be 36 next February.  14. The First Consul of France (Napoleon Bonaparte) who will be 35 next August.  15. The King of Prussia (Frederick William III.) who will be 34 next August.  16. The Emperor of Russia (Alexander I.) who is 26 years old the present December. 
From a late London Paper. DR. JENNER TO THE PUBLIC. Cheltenham, Oct. 26. Some report having gone abroad, that the Cow-pox has been found to secure the constitution from the plague in Constantinople and some other parts of European Turkey, Dr. Jenner begs leave to lay before the public the evidence which he has received of this important fact. He does not deem the point clearly ascertained, but cannot forbear thinking that every reader will see a considerable presumption in its favour in the following
Extract of a letter from Dr. De Carro, of Vienna, to Dr. Jenner. “Your discovery has already produced some consequences which you surely were very far from foreseeing when you made it known to the world.—I believe that I once mentioned to you, that a French physician, Monsieur La Font, thought he observed, that vaccinated people were not attacked with the plague. He described to me the facts which raised the suspicion; they were few and not very conclusive, but he spoke of his new observations with modesty and prudence, and thought only that the subject deserved his future attention. Another physician of Constantinople, Mons. Auban, who never had any communication with M. La Font, who is of Samsa, who wrote to me about a year ago, that he had also some suspicion of the Cow-pox being a preservative against the plague—did not mention facts, but said, that several people had observed the same, and many vaccinated themselves as a security against the plague. Guess what was my astonishment, when a few days ago I received, through the French Ambassador at Vienna, a packet of Dr. Auban, who begins his letter with these words—“What I had the honor of mentioning to you long ago, concerning the Cow-pox being a security against the plague, as a probability, I can now after many experiments, speak of almost to a certainty.” He describes the facts summarily in his letter and adds two procer verbeaux signed by him and several witnesses, desiring citizen Champagne and myself to give them every possible publicity. The proofs are—
 1st. Of 6000 vaccinated at Constantinople, not one has taken the plague.  2nd. That infants previously vaccinated, have sucked, without injury, the milk of nurses infected with the plague.  3rd. That an Italian, physician, Dr. Valli, who went to Constantinople to study the plague, was so persuaded of the truth of the new discovery, that upon the sole security of having been vaccinated, he shut himself up in a Lazaretto, and had with people attacked with carbuncles and buboes, various modes of contact, without any effect.  4th. That the same Dr. Valli injected into his own hand a mixture of various and pestilential virus, and having felt no effect from that trial, he met the following week to infect himself with the virus alone.  5th. That Dr. Auban, having been informed that in some villages near Constantinople, the cows were subject to some eruptions on their udders; he with several gentlemen of the French embassy, went to those villages, and found the Cow-pox there existing. The report of the inhabitants was, that they had never seen the plague, or the small-pox among them, though both these diseases made dreadful ravages in the vicinity.  Such, my dear Sir, continued Dr. De Carro, are the extraordinary facts which have been communicated to me. I have now and then corresponded with M. M. La Font and Auban; their correspondence announces much medical information. The second, acquainting the world with such an important discovery, runs certainly a great risk, if he receives his false and hasty observations.
TREMENDOUS INUNDATION. We have seen letters from Oporto to the 29th of Nov.—These state, that from the 19th to that period, a continual rain had prevailed, which had raised the water, as to expose the town to great danger of a total deluge. In a few hours the water raised four fathoms. Vessels laying in the harbour, were driven by the force of the element into the streets of the city. Much damage was done to the shipping, &c. and many lives lost in this singular phenomenon.—The ship Prosperity, Joughan, of this port, was
carried over the walls of the town, and was restored to her moorings, without damage.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 25. With feelings of the deepest regret we announce the death of Israel Ludlow, Esq. Register of the land office, for this district, and Colonel Commandant of the 3d Regiment of Hamilton Militia. He died on Saturday last, at his farm near this place, of an indisposition which began on Tuesday preceding; and on Monday the corpse was conveyed to town for interment, attended by a numerous train of citizens, assembled from various parts, thus publicly to honor the memory of a man whom they all esteemed. Col. Ludlow was in his 38th year.
CARLISLE, January 25. On Wednesday last, departed this life, the Rev. Dr. CHARLES NESBIT, Principal of Dickinson College in the 68th year of his age. A feeble sketch of the many virtues and excellencies of this great and good man, will, at present, only be attempted. Nature had lavishly bestowed on him every quality necessary to the completion of a finished scholar; a memory tenacious almost beyond belief, a solid judgment and a correct taste; nor had nature lavished those qualities in vain; unwavering application and study, not often united in a genius like his, had improved, to the utmost every faculty of his mind.
He was among the best classic scholars of his age. With an incredible facility, he could repeat all the beautiful and striking passages of the classic authors. The ease with which he acquired languages, afforded him a new and never ending source of learning and information. Besides the learned and oriental languages, the modern languages of Europe were familiarly his own. His mind was stored with all the knowledge books could afford. He was indeed a prodigy of learning, yet he was modest and humble—no pedantic display—no fastidious exhibition of talents—nothing dogmatical or magisterial in his manner or conversation—he instructed all around him, by the extent of his information, and delighted them by the simple and unadorned manner in which it was communicated.
He was ever truly pious and devout, without austerity and without superstition. As a Divine, the palm of knowledge was yielded to him by all. His discourses in the pulpit were logical, argumentative and perspicuous. The question, and not the applause of his hearers, was his greatest delight. His Theological Lectures contain a more complete and perfect body of Divinity, than has yet appeared in the world. As a Teacher, his lectures opened a mine of Learning and Knowledge, communicated, in a manner, to attract the attention of the student, and to impress on his mind the important subjects, of which he treated. It was not a mere technical jargon, but a discussion of the subject in a nice, masterly and animated manner, occasionally enlivening the driest topic, and most abstract question, with those happy strokes of true wit and genuine humour, so peculiar to himself. His pupils looked up to him as a being of superior order, as one born for the delight, instruction and improvement of mankind. Their regard was not the cold respect of a scholar to his master, it rose to veneration. He considered them all as his children—they loved him as a father; and this veneration was not cast off at the college door, but increases as they advance in years, and become more capable of appreciating the value of his instructions.
In all his relations of husband, father and master, he exhibited a bright example of true tenderness, affection and kindness; as a friend and neighbor, it will be difficult to supply his loss. His heart was ever open to relieve distress, and his heart ever dissolved at the woes of others; and if his uncommon openness of temper, sincerity and ardency of expression, had on any occasion, even momentary dissatisfaction, yet his pure integrity and universal benevolence reconciled all. To his breast malice was a stranger. He never lay down or rose from his pillow, with ill will in his heart, to any of the human race.
As a companion—where shall we see his like again: never more shall we be delighted by his bright sallies of pure wit, his effusions of true and genuine humour—the lively anecdote—the repartee—the keen irony—the delicate rebuke—the pointed, but never ill-tempered satire.
The simplicity of his manners and the innocence of his life were unexampled. In the common affairs, concerns and traffic of this world, he was a very child. Let it not be forgotten, that he possessed a sincere and ardent attachment to true liberty; that in his native country, where the cause of America had but few friends, and at a time when the event of the contest with Britain appeared, to the sanguine, uncertain. Though from his general temper, averse to all political strife, he lifted up his voice in the behalf, and unappalled by the surrounding danger, his tongue, as it ever did, uttered what his honest heart conceived. Conversing with every age and nation, and intimately acquainted with the nature of man, of liberty, such as best secures the freedom of the nation and the
happiness of the individual. He was ever the firm friend and most zealous advocate.
It may, with justice and truth, be said of him, in the words of his countryman the incomparable Thompson, “In him the human graces all unite: Pure light of mind, and tenderness of heart; Genius and wisdom; the gay, social sense By decency chastified; goodness and wit, In seldom meeting harmony combin'd: Unbending honor, and an active zeal For pure religion, liberty and man.”
But let us not mingle with our regret for such departed worth, two much less ill-factors: He was fitted for a better world, where grief cannot assail, nor sorrow enter.
At a meeting of the Trustees of Dickinson College, held the 21st inst. The Board feeling the deepest regret at the death of the Reverend Doctor CHARLES NESBIT, principal of the College, Unanimously Resolved, That it be recommended to the Trustees, Professors and Students, to wear a scarf of Black Crape on the left arm for the space of 30 days, as a mark of respect to his memory.
Ordered, That this resolution be published for the information of absent members. A true copy of the Minutes, JAMES DUNCAN, Sec'y Carlisle, 21st Jan. 1804.
WASHINGTON-CITY, Jan. 27. The MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DINE together to day, and next week give a BALL, in celebration of the acquisition of Louisiana. This example will, we have no doubt, be generally followed by the citizens of the United States, who appreciate, as highly as their representatives, this great event.
CONGRESS. House of Representatives. Monday, Jan. 23. Dr. Mitchell presented a memorial from the convention of delegates of the several state societies for the manumission of slaves assembled at Philadelphia, praying that Congress will in the organization of the government of Louisiana, prohibit the importation of slaves.
Referred to the committee on the government of Louisiana. Tuesday, Jan. 24. A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had elected JOHN BROWN, president pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-president.
The house went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the bill making provision for the application of the monies appropriated for making public roads to the Ohio. Mr. Smilie moved the rising of the committee, with a view to the postponement of the bill to the next session.
Montgomery county Pa. October 24th, 1803. TAKEN up by William Frame, living in Montgomery county, in Somerlet creek, one BAY MARE. bout 13 hands high, and about 15 ears old, with a small blaze in her face, no brand perceivable—Also, A Bay Yearling Horse Colt, no brand—The two appraised to 20 dollars, before me. William Orear j. p.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT & SHOE MAKER, HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.    Brown top Boots,  8     Black top do.  7     Three quarter do. 5 1-2, if foxed,  6     Half do. 5, if foxed  5  50    Mens' lined & bound Shoes, 2      Mens' kip-skin do.  1  75    Mens' coarse do.  1  50    Womens' Slippers from 1 to 1      Small Shoes according.  25   
At these low prices, no trust need be expected. He means to sell at these prices through the course of the winter. N. B. Any gentleman that wishes to have a quantity of any of the above work, who appreciate, as highly as their representatives, this great event.
Two or three APPRENTICES wanted to the above business immediately. PUBLIC NOTICE—THAT by virtue of an order of the Paris Circuit court, in a suit in chancery depending in the same, wherein Davis and Copes are complainants, and George Shortridge is defendant, appointing us, the subscribers, commissioners to sell all the interest and claim of said Shortridge in and to 1050 acres of Land, mortgaged by said Shortridge to said Davis and Copes, which mortgage has been foreclosed by an interlocutory decree of said court—We shall attend on the premises, lying on Green creek, in the county of Bourbon, entered in the name of John Donaldson, and on the 8th day of March next, shall proceed to sell the said Land to the highest bidder, for ready money. W. KELLY, H. BRENT, THOS. HUGHES. Feb. 3, 1803.
FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS, WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser. H. TAYLOR. August 7th 1803.
FOR SALE, BY the subscribers, in the town of Lexington, the out LOTS whereon they live, together with BRICK-YARD and OIL MILL. As we mean to leave the state, a bargain may be had and a considerable credit will be given for part of the value of said property. JOHN & WM. BOBB. Feb. 3, 1804.
Taken up by Thomas Hawkins, on Cassidy's creek, near the Upper Blue Lick, a Bay Mare. Fourteen hands and a half high, five or six years old, mottle face, near hind foot white, had all round, natural trotter; appraised to 75 dollars, before me. Alexander Blair, g. p. n.
Taken up by Thomas Parker in Bourbon county, on the waters of Sylas run, One Sorrel Horse, about fourteen hands one inch high, no brand perceivable, large blaze in his face, bob tail, had before, supposed to be 14 or 15 years old; appraised to 71. 10s. October 20, 1803. David Clarkson.
FOR SALE, THE Plantation whereon I now live, containing 279 acres, in Fayette county, on Little North Elk-horn, about 100 acres of cleared land, with a young apple orchard on it, a good convenient Dwelling house, a good Barn, with the under story of stone, a Rone Spring house, a convenient log Still house and Malt house. The soil equal in quality to any, and the title indisputable. MATTHEW CALDWELL.

"To soar aloft on Fancy's wing." THE RUINS.
I've seen, in twilight's pensive hour, The moss-clad dome, the mould'ring tower, In awful ruin stand; That dome where grateful voices sung, That tower whose charming music rung, Majestically grand!
I've seen, mid sculptur'd pride, the tomb Where heroes slept, in silent gloom, Unconscious of their fame: Those who, with laurel'd honours crown'd, Among their foes spread terror round, And gain'd--an empty name!
I've seen, in Death's dark palace laid, The ruins of a beauteous maid, Cadeverous and pale! That maiden who, while life remain'd, O'er rival charms in triumph reign'd, The mistress of the vale.
I've seen, where dungeon damps abide, A youth, admir'd in manhood's pride, In fancied greatness rove; He, who in REASON's happier day, Was virtuous, witty, noble, gay, Learn'd, generous and brave.
Nor dome, nor tow'r, in twilight shade, Nor heroes fallen, nor beauteous maid, To ruin all confin'd, Can with such pathos touch my breast, As (on the maniac's torn impress) THE RUINS OF A NOBLE MIND. LORENZO. "Trifles, light as air."
BALTIMORE, January 25. Our city, especially Market-street exhibited a lively scene yesterday and to-day, from the incessant passing and re-passing of sleighs and four! ! ! ! sleighs and two! ! ! ! and sleighs and one! ! ! ! The younger part of our city patriots were, as customary on such occasions, indolent, troublesome and dangerous, with their snow-balls. Madame Bonaparte, we understand, was thrown at and struck by a ball, for the perpetrator of which her husband, it is said, has offered a reward of 500 dollars. The evil certainly requires a remedy, and several lads, we learn, have been taken up by the constables.
Extract of a letter from Washington, to a gentleman in Norfolk, dated January 7.
"Washington has never contained so many and such splendid equipages as at the present time. Mr. Merry began it in a style unknown here before his arrival, tho' a few days since Bonaparte came in with a display of magnificence far beyond him, since which time there are daily arriving carriages and retinues more costly than I had an idea of--Madame B--e made her appearance last night at a private party in a manner that could not fail to allure the attention, and excite the disgust of all around her.--I will not say she was naked though she certainly was as nearly so as a woman could be who had on any clothes--a very tight crape dress, constitutes nearly the whole of her apparel."
A Great Bargain, May be had in that valuable and handsome SEAT OF LAND.
WHEREON I now live, in the county of Fayette, on Dey's fork of Elkhorn, containing 450 or 460 acres, well improved, and generally thought to be as handsome a place as any in the county--the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long, by 22 wide, finished in a neat, plain manner.--A very fine
GRIST MILL, with two pair of stones, one of which are French Burs; 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 130 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 land 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.
January 26, 1804. John Rogers.
Tobacco, FOUR YEARS OLD.
THE subscriber has about 30,000 lb of Tobacco, inspected, for sale--and BACON & WHISKEY sufficient to load a boat 50 feet long; which is building, and will be ready to receive the load, by the first day of March--the tobacco is three or four years old. The boat and cargo will be sold on a credit, if required, on bond and good security given for payment. Green Clay. January 24, 1804. 3v
NOTICE. THE Subscriber intending to furnish a fresh supply of furs, by the fifteenth of March next, informs all those indebted to him, that they will con-fer a particular favor on him by discharging their arrears before that time. JNO. LOWREY. Lexington, Feb. 7, 1804.
THE KENTUCKY POCKET ALMANAC For sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single.
15 CONVEYANCING. WILLIAM TOED, TAKES the liberty of informing the inhabitants of Lexington, and the public in general that he will draw and complete Deeds of Conveyance, Mortgage, Letters of Attorney, Leases, Bonds, Wills, and Agreements of every description, on reasonable terms, at the Clerk's Office of the Fayette Circuit Court; and if necessary, will certify any instrument as Notary Public. Lexington, Nov. 8th, 1803.
14 JOHN POPE, HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jefferson, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Mason Circuit Courts. November 10th, 1803.
Bourbon Circuit, November Term, 1803. Nathaniel Williams, complainant, against Lewis Maquere, Abdon Hall, } Defendants. Robert Hall sen. and James Hall, } In Chancery.
THE defendants Robert Hall sen. and Abdon Hall, not having entered their appearance herein agreeably to the act of Assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth--on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that they do appear here on the third day of the next February 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--that another copy be posted at the court house door in Paris, and posted at the front door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Paris, some Sunday immediately after Divine service. Att. Thos. Arnold, c.c.b.c.
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 any purpose, Mr. Dudley or Mr. Davidson, at Dr. Fithback's will settle with them. The balances due Ridgely and Fithback, Dr. Fithback will receive; and such persons as have accounts against me individually, will leave them with Mr. Dudley or Davidson. F. RIDGELY. Jan. 20th, 1804.
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
20 LAND. The stream and feet 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. } tf
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this Office--Price 4/6. Political, Commercial and Moral REFLECTIONS On the late secession of LOUISIANA To the United States. By Allan B. Magruder Esq. State of Kentucky. Montgomery Circuit court, October term, 1803. James Harrow, Joseph Yardley, Nelson Hackett and Martha his wife late Martha 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 Hackett, 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. 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 not an inhabitant of this state--it is ordered that he do appear here on the first day of their next April term, and answer the complainant's 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) Teste M. Harison, C. M. C. C.
Taken up by Joseph Runyan, on Cane run, 4 and a half miles from Lexington, a Skew-Bald Horse, upwards of 15 hands high, supposed to be 7 years old last spring, has a white face and a blaze eye, docked tail, and a bob tail, no brand perceptible, trots and paces, his left angle has been hurt and is now swelled, and he is somewhat whetted with the gears; appraised at 25l. December 7, 1803. Taken up by the subscriber, living in Montgomery county, on the waters of Conestoga, a Gray Filley, 15 years old last spring, the left hind foot white, no brand legible; appraised to 9l. John Treadway, jun. January 23, 1804.
29 REMOVAL. MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and GEO. THOMAS. July 26th, 1803.
15 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.
THE Subscriber will purchase Good Inspected Crop 15 Tobacco, At any of the ware houses on the Kentucky river, or on the Ohio river at or below Limestone, for which he will give CASH, and MERCHANDIZE at cash price. Any person who has a considerable quantity of Tobacco for sale, may be accommodated with bills of exchange for such part of the amount as will be agreed on. WILLIAM WEST.
BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT WOODEN STILL 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 Stillers, whose certificates could be produced. 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 expence 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 states, counties or single distilleries, will please to apply to the Patentees in Lexington, Kentucky. The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
WANTED, at the Store of SAMUEL JOHNSON, Lexington. Dec. 10, 1803.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to his friends and the publick at large, for the encouragement he has received in the prosecution of his business, and takes this method to inform those who may wish to employ him, that he still continues to carry on the Well-Digging business in its various branches, both for Fresh and Salt Water, and hopes that his experience in the digging one hundred and eighty odd wells, will entitle him to future encouragement from the publick. He has a valuable Stone Quarry, open in the vicinity of Lexington, where he will have always on hand for the next season, suitable stones for any parts of building in plain work. Those who apply shall be served at the shortest notice, with punctuality. He will give good encouragement to two or three hands who understand blowing rocks. JOHN R. SHAW. Lex. Dec. 1, 1803. tf John Robert Shaw, who now excels, in blowing rocks and digging wells; Can water find by the new art, As well the fresh, as well the salt.
Since conjurors became so wise, In telling where salt water lies; In hopes I shall not be forsook, I've try'd the art of Mr. Cook. And to my friends I do declare, A witch I never was before. Before my master doth get rich, Come unto me, the art I'll teach.
No stipend of my friend I take, I'll shew them all for friendship's sake; Then all that wish to dig salt wells, May early learn that Shaw excels.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Mason Circuit Court, 1st. November Term, 1803. George Edwards, executor of James Ed- } complainant, wards, deceased, } against William Wood, and } defendants others, } IN CHANCERY. IT appearing satisfactorily to the court that the said defendant, William Wood, is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth--On the motion of the said complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next Term and answer the complainant's bill or that the same shall be taken as confessed. That a copy of this order be inserted in one authorised paper, two months successively; that another be posted at the door of the court house of Mason county, and that this order be published some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington. (A copy) Teste, FRANCIS TAYLOR c. m. c. c.
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 including Frozen creek, branches of the Kentucky river, about 9 miles above its three forks. 2,67 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 will be sold even by small tracts for the accommodation of the purchasers, one tenth paid down, the nine tenths at six or eight years credit, with interest paid annually. Bonds and approved securities will be required for the payment of the interest and for the principals. Inspected produce will be received at market prices for the half of the annual interest, the other half shall be paid in cash. 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. eotf
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW BROWN DYING. 22 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 1s. 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, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
TOBACCO WANTED. 20 WALKER 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
14 GUN POWDER. JOHN FOLEY. HAS on hand, and keeps a constant supply of the first quality of GUN POWDER, five miles from Lexington. Price--to any person buying 25 pounds, or more, two shillings per pound. His Powder of the best quality, may be had at the store of Lewis Sanders & Co. Lexington. South Elkhorn, 14th Nov. 1803. 13/6s.
IMPORTANT AND VALUABLE INSTRUCTIONS ARE now to be procured, on fair and reasonable terms, in the Tanning, Distilling, and Soap-making business; by which the tanning process will be shortened from fifteen months and two years, to twenty-one and thirty days for the heaviest skins, accompanied with a considerable saving of bark and labour, all lighter skins in a proportioned time. The distilling plan and instructions will shew how to procure three gallons of pure spirits, and sometimes more, from every bushel of assorted grain and malt that will be used, and that of considerably better quality and flavour than is now obtained in the common way, seldom exceeding two gallons and more frequently under. The soap-making instructions will save seven eights of the tallow, substituting other materials, that in certain situations will cost little or nothing. For further particulars apply personally or by letter, post paid, to Joseph Charles, printer, Lexington.
Nail Manufactory. GEORGE NORTON, TAKES this method of informing his friends, and the public in general, that he continues carrying on the NAIL 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 Benner and Dorley, also for sale. Lexington, January 9, 1804.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. Robert Mitchell, complainant, against Alexander M'Connell and Robert Patterson, defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, M'Connell, having failed to enter his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth--On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THOS. BODLEY, c. r. c. c.
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 Dunhams-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 Chinnevers. 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. 325 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. }
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Gooch, complainant, against Benjamin Turner, } Richard Higgins, & } defendants. Robert Russell, } IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, Benjamin Turner, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth--On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy.) Teste, THOS. BODLEY, c. r. c. c.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit Court, September term, 1803. William Sullivan, complainant, against Thomas Montague, defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth--On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county; and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. [A copy.] Teste Thomas Bodley, c. r. c. c.