Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-04-10 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o . 917.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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.
Thomas Love,
AFTER an absence of nearly twelve months from his old stand in Frankfort, near the Ferry and Ware-house, now informs his friends and the public, that he has resumed his old place of
ENTERTAINMENT,
Where those that may please to call on him, may rely on meeting with every attention, both as to themselves and horses, that this country will afford. Private parties may have rooms undisturbed with the bustle of a Tavern; and gentlemen disposed to have private boarding, can be accommodated to their wishes.
Frankfort, Feb. 22, 1804.
Garrard Circuit,
February term, 1804.
James Guthrie, complt. against Alexander Carns, deft.
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—teste
Benj. Letcher, C. C. C. C.
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.
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
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 Speculator, 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, 12th March, 1804. 4tf
The noted Horse
MIDLEY,
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 if at my house by the last of July, re 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.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this office,
Price 25 cents.
THE PILGRIM'S SONGSTER.
BY JOHN A. GRANADE.
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.
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.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, of Doll., is Doll. It lists various prize amounts and their corresponding values.
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.
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.
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 Weber'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 BOSHCART.
Lexington, June 25, 1803. 3stf
THE partnership of Trotter and Scott, was on the 14th ult. dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted 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,
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of
92 MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell low for 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.
JOHN A. SEITZ & CO.
HAVE on hand a large and handsome assortment of
5 Merchandize,
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 21st day 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 letting 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 authorized 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
Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lowlands of Cedar creek.
20 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 convenience 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.
1833 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Clement's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Meredith's and George Clement's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned.
1000 acres, entered for Ben. Holman, on Battle creek, adjoining John Saunders.
1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt creek, 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. tf
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
MERCHANDISE,
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, Ropes, 2 1-2 point, and striped Blankets, Cassimeres, Fancy Cord, Irish Linens, Chintzes, Calicoes, India Muffins, British Plain Jacanett, Tambored Lappett, Book & Cambric do. Scarlet Cloaks, Turkey Cotton, Cotton and Wool Cards, Saddlery, Iron, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Cut and Hammered Nails assorted, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souichong, 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,
A VALUABLE FARM,
SITG in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above Maj. McLean'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, finished in a neat, plain manner.
GRIST MILL,
On two pair of stones, one of which are Burr stones; the mills and dam were all built about eight months ago, and are generally thought to grind as fast as any mills in the state; the dam, and all under-works of the mill are in good timber. There are about 130 acres of open land, meadows and grass lands 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, and 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.
March 10, 1804.
WHEREAS in June last, I passed my notes to John Reckor, for seventy, or seventy five dollars, payable next May. The public must know, I will not pay the same until the said Reckor complies with his contract to me. Given under my hand the 14th day of March, 1804.
John Young.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington. 12m
Money Wanted.
THE subscriber intending to start 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
Merchandise,
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, 13th March, 1804.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (state of Ohio) about 25 miles below Lime-stone, 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 Genl. 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.
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.
Harrison Circuit Court Sct.
February term, 1804,
John Allison complainant,
vs
William Ward, George Ward, Joseph and B. Wards, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant, William Ward, is not an inhabitant of this state; and not having entered his appearance herein, it is ordered that he do appear here, on the third day of the next June term, and enter his appearance herein, and give security to perform the decree of the court, otherwise the complainant's bill will be taken against him for confessed—and that this order be published in some public newspaper in this state, for two months successively.
A copy—Attest,
W. Moore, C. H. C. C.
Fayette county, etc.
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 expires.
By order of said Commissioners.
LEVI TODD, Clk.
March 12th, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the first day of 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, a recently torn act of Assembly in the 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, 1801. 2m 3nf
All persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment on a OTT, given by me to Doctor John Dunham, for 231. 19s. and 3d. in trade; as I have paid said note, I shall not pay it a second time.
Jeremiah Rogers.
March 27, 1804 3w

(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expence of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and four, for the Indian department, and for the expence of fortifications, arsenals, magazines and armories, the following sums be, and the same hereby are respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For the pay of the army of the United States three hundred and one thousand four hundred and seventy six dollars:
For forage four thousand and fifty six dollars:
For the subsistence of the officers of the army and corps of engineers twenty eight thousand and eighty two dollars and eighty three cents and one half of a cent:
For the subsistence of non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates one hundred and sixty three thousand eight hundred and thirty nine dollars and thirty seven cents and one half of a cent:
For clothing, eighty thousand dollars:
For bounties and premiums, fourteen thousand dollars:
For the medical and hospital department, ten thousand dollars:
For camp equipage, fuel, tools, expense of transportation and other contingent expenses of the war department, seventy one thousand dollars:
For fortifications, arsenals, magazines, and armories, one hundred and nine thousand eight hundred and ninety six dollars and eighty eight cents:
For purchasing maps, plans, books, and instruments for the war department and military academy, one thousand dollars:
For the Indian department, seventy five thousand five hundred dollars:
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several appropriations, herein before made, shall be paid and discharged first out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the military establishment, and secondly, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro-tempore. February 10, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of Samuel Corp.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the collector of the customs for the port of New-York be, and hereby is directed to allow to Samuel Corp, of New-York, merchant, the drawback of duties by him paid on merchandise, which arrived at New-York, in the ship Chesapeake, Andrew Tombs, master, and without being there landed, were thence exported in the same ship for New-Orleans, in the month of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, according to the tenor of two certificates, issued by the collector for said port, and made payable respectively, on the twenty third day of June and on the twenty third day of August, in the year one thousand eight hundred: Provided, That due proof of the landing of said merchandise at New-Orleans, shall have been exhibited at the office of said collector, as is by law required in other cases of exportation: And provided also, that it shall appear to the satisfaction of the collector, that the master, or other person having the charge or command of the said ship, had at the time of making report of the arrival of the same at the port of New-York, reported the merchandise brought in her, and which was afterwards exported, as above mentioned, to New-Orleans, to be destined for the said port of New-Orleans, in conformity with the provisions which were by law in force, previous to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro-tempore. February 25, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For relief of certain military pensions in the state of South Carolina.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the persons to whom pensions have been heretofore paid and by the state of South Carolina, in pursuance of the resolve of that state, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four, be, and hereby are, entitled to the same, and the same are hereby appropriated for the said purposes, to be paid by the said state, out of the funds already appropriated for that purpose.
ring the late war with Great Britain, and who have not been placed on the books, in the office of the Secretary for the department of War, shall be, and the same hereby are directed to be placed on said books, and their said pensions shall be, a realer paid by the said United States, in the same manner as to other pensioners of the United States, out of the funds already appropriated for that purpose.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That in placing the names of pensioners on the books, pursuant to the directions contained in the foregoing section, the Secretary of War shall be aided by a certificate from the state of South Carolina, when the same shall be delivered to him under the proper authentication, which certificate shall specify the names of pensioners and sums of pensions, and likewise that they have not been paid since March the fourth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, by said state; which certificate shall be recorded in the books of the department of War, and the original kept on file. And each officer, non-commissioned officer, and soldier, whose name shall be placed on the said list as a pensioner, in conformity to the provisions of this act, or in case of the death of any such officer non-commissioned officer, or soldier, his heirs or legal representatives, shall receive a sum equal to the arrears of his pension, which shall have accrued from and after the fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, until the passage of this act, or until the death of such pensioner, as aforesaid, as the case may be: which arrears shall be ascertained and certified by the register of the Treasury in the same manner and under the said restrictions as are contained in the act passed the eleventh day of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, intituled "an act for the relief of the persons therein mentioned or described:" Provided, That the commutation of half pay, which may have been received by any commissioned officer entitled to a pension as aforesaid, shall first be returned by such officer into the treasury of the United States, or shall be deducted from the arrears of pension directed to be paid by this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. March 3, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON. For the Kentucky Gazette.
PLAN FOR AN HISTORICAL INSTITUTE, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Respectfully submitted to the Legislators of the Nation.
(CONCLUDED.)
Remarks on the expediency of the institution.
THE importance of an institution of this description in the United States, derives itself from a variety of considerations. As this country has been the first upon earth, to give an example to mankind, of the advantages to be derived from rational government, the only true means of preserving liberty and social happiness; that example will not be complete, unless it defends itself against its original marks of purity. The impressions that it has already made, and is still making on the affairs of Europe, are astonishing to the mind. All the governments of the old world, are becoming more mild. They are distinguished for greater order and more vigour in protecting the claims of the people; and in some measure, approach the moderation of republican institutions. Thirty years ago, however, the idea of reconciling to an orderly arrangement, the social complexities, & of combining under one confederate head, by means of the representative system, the various interests of several millions of men; of uniting in the government the qualities of wisdom, energy and temper, and reducing the whole into actual practice, was classed among the visions of the ancient schools of Plato and Aristotle.
This sublime theory, under the administration of Washington, was at once found to be practicable; and if any singular deviations from its fundamental principles were discovered in the progress of that event, it was owing to its being the era of experiment. Under that of Adams, the system was rapidly advancing to ruin. The beautiful simplicity of the structure, was lost amid the barbarous embellishments of an ignorant and unskillful projector. This man had studied politics in the school of monarchy, and the practice of the scholar, was suited to the theory of his education. Under that of Jefferson, it regained its original purity. Each important deviation, either from ignorance or design, in the first experimentalists, was so far retraced back to first principles, as to demonstrate, that man is alone susceptible of happiness under rational government; and requires nothing more than the experiment to be made on his condition, to induce him to acknowledge and submit to it. Such have been the features of our political history, since the operation of the federal government commenced. It is,
not stamped with that orderly succession of action, springing up and flowing in a straight line, from the original fountain of power, which otherwise might give simplicity and certitude to the history of our affairs. Ignorance and the effervescence of party spirit, have choked up almost every avenue of truth, and cast a shade over some of the most important occurrences of the nation. It would be difficult, therefore, for the historian, from a mere reference to the register of our annals, for the last sixteen years, to unravel the system of our political complexities, with such clear, discriminating attention to truth, as to convey a correct idea of what the nation has been about.
The plan proposed, however, will obviate these difficulties, in future. It is the various changes which mark our republican system in its progress, together with the different causes of effects, which it is our duty to hand down, in the most correct state of preservation, to posterity. By this means, it will be enabled to judge of the different shades peculiar to our general history as a nation. From our errors, it will derive an antidote against national misfortune; from our wisdom it will learn to imitate our good example; and by that imitation successively pursued, the original system will operate as a lasting blessing to the ages which are to succeed us. When the historian repairs to our archives, he will find first our constitution, and the wise deliberations drawn from the peculiar genius of the people, that urged its adoption. He will admire the wise, equitable and sublime features, that mark its character; and like meditating on the reliques of antiquity, he will be enabled to define the grade of civilization peculiar to the age in which it was contructed. He will expect to find in the history of a people living under its administration, all that virtue and happiness, which might be supposed to emanate from so divine a charter. But when he passes his eye over its pages, he will discover many important deviations in practice, and many wonderful materials for sedate philosophical enquiry. He will naturally ask, why was this age impressed with misfortune, and by what wise means was that, the era of prosperity? He will be astonished to behold a people living under one government, and enjoying, with an equal share, all the benefits which it bestows, divided among themselves, convulsed by passion, the sport of popular agitations and the abettors of individual perfection. He will next perceive the same people, guarding their rights by the most intrepid means, deliberating with moderation, retracing their steps from folly to wisdom; and by an elevated magnanimity of conduct, setting an example to mankind.
It is a duty which one generation owes to another, that the historian should be correctly informed on this subject; that the real causes why, by an exorbitant cupidity in government, or society, that society was compelled to suffer its load of affliction, and the means that were adopted to regain its pristine happiness, by the wisdom of its measures. This is the true use of history. It is then really "philosophy teaching by example." Its oracular details communicate a stern admonition to folly, and teach it the transitory nature of every vain attempt to impede the ever-flowing tide of reason and justice. Independent of this stamp of dignity, history is the source of error, and very often of crime; an enormous mass of imposition, deluding wisdom, by bewildering the imagination, that none but the monks, immured in the spells of superstition, will feel an interest in tracing through all its visionary meanderings, to the era of fable and uncertainty.
The effects produced on society by historical writings are wonderful indeed. In religion, whilst they have erected altars to the christian God in every region of the globe, they have equally convulsed society, in every age, by persecutions & martyrdom, cruades against infidelity, and vengeance against heresy and the liberty of conscience. In politics, war and philosophy, their influence has been equally powerful. They have communicated to modern ages the political theories of Plato and Aristotle, of Solon and the legislator of Lacedemon. In these systems, the mind discovers many of those primary principles in government, relative to the mode of introducing the people into legislation, and the doctrine of checks and balances, upon which, modern ages have so wisely improved. In the art of war, the examples of heroes, crowned with the laurel and triumphal ceremonies, have made generals of distinguished merit; but like those heroes, they have sometimes combined magnanimity with meanness, courage with brutality, and all the capacities for government with violence and despotism. In philosophy, whilst history has given us examples of moderation and of piety towards the Gods, in the character of Socrates, of magnanimity in that of Epaminondas, and of Justice in that of Aristides, it has loaded the schools of the 6th century with them, barbarous metaphysical dogmas, from the lectures of the Lyceum and the groves of the Academy. An equal portion, it would seem, of good and of evil examples, have been impressed upon the condition of mankind, by historical writings; and assigned a peculiar destiny to the ages succeeding those in which the events they record, were transacted.
If such have been the effects of those writings upon the affairs of mankind, surely the means of procuring the best examples of wisdom, for the benefit of posterity, cannot be beneath the dignity of a wise government. It is in vain that the historian shall be referred to the rude undigested mals of material, which may be scattered about in every corner of the nation. Time and accident, are forever combining to affix the stamp of oblivion upon every human monument, and to bury them as great longevity as possible. From the national archives, the historian is now only able to obtain a mere repertory of the public acts of government. This will only serve to give him some idea of the good or bad aspects in the characters of particular administrations. It will not afford him the proper conception of the state of the community at each era of its progress, with its civil relations; the effects of certain laws; the causes of particular political measures; the temper of the age, from legislative deliberations, the characters public and private, of illustrious individuals; the state of commerce, by which the degrees of civilization, of riches and luxury, are calculated; of industry, that defines the rise or decadancy of Empires; or, of morals, which estimate the state of freedom, its progress and decline, and measures the period of its duration. It is impossible that a register of the mere acts of government, can preserve occurrences of this nature, from being rolled back into oblivion. But yet, they will be found to constitute the most material facts that belong to the annals of a nation. They are the elements which compose the philosophy of history; because they minutely develope the whole arcana of human motive; shew us the springs by which the mind of man is set in motion; the effects of his folly and his wisdom; the bearing of his passions, his capacity to bear misfortune; the train of his duties in society, and the full means of obtaining happiness, or of averting affliction, by prudent subordinations to right reason.
The plan suggested, however, will greatly obviate these inconveniences. It will connect in one view, such striking occurrences in the affairs of a nation, as communicate all that can be necessary, in the illustration of an example. It will combine every department of social operation; and exhibit the great system of cause & effect so completely, that the future history of America, to the remotest ages, will class among the most authentic records upon earth. Each historian will collect his materials from these certain sources, upon which the vigilance, impartiality and judgment of living witnesses, have been bestowed. These circumstances will stamp it with the highest possible authenticity; and if in our annals, there should be any thing worthy of imitation; if wisdom in government, temper in deliberation; courage in resisting an injury, and forbearance which never gives unjust provocation; industry, which bestows the means of independence, and economy, which wisely appreciates the bounties of Heaven; if models of virtue in the characters of illustrious individuals; if national justice that secures the repose of a people, by the faithful discharge of its duties; of morality and rational piety in domestic economy, which sanctifies and sustains each department of social happiness, be deemed examples worthy the attention of mankind, they will be found in the history of America. Posterity will receive it as an important legacy; and whilst it venerates the example, will bless the means, by which it was handed down.
Letter accompanying the President's message to congress, published in our last.
SIR, Misfortune necessitates me to make a communication the most distressing of my life, and, it is with the deepest regret that I inform you of the loss of the United States frigate Philadelphia, under my command, by being wrecked on rocks between four and five miles to the eastward of the town of Tripoli. The circumstances relating to this unfortunate event are: At 9 A. M. being about five leagues to the eastward of Tripoli, saw a ship in shore of us standing before the wind to the westward; we immediately gave chase. She hoisted Tripolitan colours, and continued her course very near the shore; about 11 o'clock had approached the shore to seven fathoms water; commenced firing at her, which we continued by running before the wind until half past eleven; being then in seven fathoms water, and finding our fire ineffectual to prevent her getting into Tripoli, gave up the pursuit, and was bearing off, when we ran on the rocks in 12 feet water forward, and 17 feet abaft; immediately lowered down a boat from the stern, founded and found the greatest depth of water ahead, laid all sails aback, loosed top gallant sails, and set a heavy press of sail canvas on the ship, blowing fresh, to back her off, cast three anchors away from the bows, started the water in the hold, hove overboard the guns, except some abaft to defend the ship against the gun boats which were then firing on us; found all this ineffectual, then made the sail report of lightning her forward by cutting away the fore-mast, which carried the main top gallant mast with it; but labor and enterprise were in vain; for our fate was direfully fixed. I am fully sensible of the loss that has occurred to our country, and the difficulty which it may further involve her with this Regency; and feel beyond description
for the brave, unfortunate officers and men under my command, who have done every thing in their power worthy of the character and stations they filled; and I trust an investigation of my own conduct, that it will appear to my government and country consistent with that station, in which I had the honor of being employed. Striking on the rocks was an accident not foreseen by me, to guard against by every precaution, as no such shoals were laid down in any of our charts, and every careful precaution by three keepers, was made use of in approaching the shore to effect the capture of a Tripolitan cruiser; and after the ship struck the rocks, all possible measures were taken to get her off, and the firm determination made not to give her up as long as possible hope remained, although annoyed by gun-boats, which took their position in such a manner that we could not bring our guns to bear on them, not even after cutting away part of the stern to effect it. When my officers and self had not a hope left of being possible to get her off of the rocks, and having withheld the fire of the gun-boats for four hours, and a reinforcement coming out from Tripoli without the smallest chance of injuring them in resistance, to save the lives of brave men, left no alternative, but the distressing one of hauling our colours down and submitting to the enemy whom chance had befriended. In such a dilemma the flag of the U. States was struck. However painful it will be to our fellow citizens to hear the news, they may be assured that we feel in a national loss equally with them. Zeal of serving our country, in doing our duty, has placed us in that situation which can better be concieved than described, and from which we rely on our country extricating us. The gun-boats in attacking fired principally at our masts. Had they directed their shot at the hull, no doubt but they would have killed many. The ship was taken possession of a little after sun-set, and in the course of the evening myself and all the officers with part of the crew, were brought on shore, carried before the Bashaw who asked several questions. From his palace the officers were conducted to the house which Mr. Cathcart lived in, where we lodged last night, and this day the Minister has become the guarantee to the Bashaw, for us officers, and we have given him our parole of honour. Enclosed you will receive a list of the officers and a few of the people to attend them, who are quartered in the American Consular house, and are to be provided for by such ways and means as I can best adopt, which will be on an economical plan as possible. The remainder of the crew will be supported by the Regency. We have all lost every thing but what was on our backs, even part of that was taken off; the loss of the officers is considerable, as they were well provided in every necessary for a long station. M. Niflon, the Danish Consul, has been extremely attentive, and kindly offers every service of assistance. I trust, Sir, you will readily conceive the anxiety of mind I must suffer. After the perusal of the enclosed certificates from the officers on my conduct, should you be pleased to express the opinion of government, you will much oblige me. I have the honor to be, Sir, With the greatest respect, your most obedient serv't, W. BAINBRIDGE. P.S. Notwithstanding our parole we are not permitted to leave the House, or go on the top of it, and they have closed our view of the sea. The above letter was accompanied by a certificate of the officers of the Philadelphia, bearing testimony to the good conduct of Capt. Bainbridge; and a list of 43 officers and 264 men in captivity. Extract of a Letter from an officer on board the Philadelphia frigate, dated at Tripoli. "As I am using the only pen and ink, except one that the captain is using, which we can procure, I have only time to tell you, that yesterday, at 12 o'clock while in chase of one of the enemy's ships of war, we ran aground a few miles to the eastward of the fort and town of Tripoli, which being very soon perceived, the gun-boats flocked out upon us. We fought the ship as long as we could do any good, and tried every expedient seamanship suggested to get her off, but alas, in vain. About four o'clock in the afternoon, we were obliged to haul our colours down, before we did that we cut away the foremast. When they first came on board us they behaved remarkably well, but when the rabble got on board, I never saw or heard such plunder as they made, they drove us into their boats without any clothes, but what we had on. I had to fight with two of them some time to secure my great coat, and by scuffling I saved my money and watch. The Capt. was robbed of his watch, money and epaulettes, the latter the bashaw had returned to him. Before we got on shore, we were treated most brutally, some of the officers had their coat, vest and cravat taken off. After we got on shore, they treated us very well. We were all shown to the Bashaw in his audience chamber, surrounded by guards. We now inhabit the American house as it is called. It is the house that our consul inhabited, and are upon our parole of honor not to leave the place without permission, and that cannot be until we are all ransomed together, as the bashaw will not receive ransom for one at a time, but must have all together. Unfortunately there was none of our vessels off here, but us or else we

should have gone on board them. The only person that has been attentive to us, or interested himself, is the Danish consul... none of the other consuls have been near us... they all hoisted their flags this morning. If the Danish consul had not behaved as well as he has, we should have been badly off. He has been himself to every thing necessary to make us comfortable. Our captain behaved remarkably well, very much like the officer, seaman, and gentleman, and I shall always feel a very great regard for him. He has made repeated enquiries for our clothes, but without effect. A postscript to the above letter says, that the wind had commenced a gale and it was expected the frigate would bilge.
True to his charge. He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, "News from all nations lumb'ring at his back." LEXINGTON, APRIL 10.
HAMBURGH, February 7. Representations of a very importunate nature have, it is said, been made by the French Government to the Danish Court. Their principal object is to exclude the English from the ports of the Baltic by shutting up the Sound. Denmark has given a decided negative to this demand, and applied for the mediation of Russia, which has been granted. In the mean time it is in contemplation to train the whole population of the Duchies of Holstein and Schleswig to the use of arms, that they may be ready to resist any hostile attempt on the part of the First Consul.
Banks & Owings, Have imported from Philadelphia, and are opening for sale, on the lowest terms, in the house lately occupied by Messrs. John Jordan jun. & co. next door to Mr. Seitz's,
British and Spanish superfine and common broad cloths, Constitution and fancy cords, Corduroys, Velvets, Velveteens, Jacquet, tambored & book muslins, Hombums, Batias, India shawls, silk and cotton, India silk and cotton handkerchiefs, Chintzes and calicoes of the newest patterns, Irish linens, whole and half bleached, Durants, Calimancoes, Widobees, &c. &c. Men's and women's cotton hosiery & socks, Nankinees, Turkey yarn, Tickings &c. A complete assortment of different numbers.
They keep a constant supply of bar iron, steel, castings and sheet iron of the best qualities, assorted, and Dry Mann's lick fat. Millers can be supplied with Boulton cloths of the different numbers. Lexington, April 7th, 1804. tf
The celebrated, imported, and real bred Hunter,
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. Attentive notes 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 3 per week. All accidents and escapes to be at the risk of their owners.
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 Damasco Arabian, who was the fire of Mr. March's Signal, who won 7 times out of 8, at New-Market; and was also the fire of Mr. Vernon's Flash, 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 Antonio, 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.
MARRIED On Monday evening last, by Andrew Richardson, esq. Mr. John Walker Baylor, of Lexington, (Ken.) to Miss Sophia Weidner, of this place. Pittsburgh paper.
Recent disturbances have broken out in Ireland, which have caused considerable alarm. The noted chief Corcoran, has been killed in Carlow, in the act of defending himself from a body of the yeomanry.
The governor of South Carolina, in consequence of a communication received from the President of the United States, has convoked the legislature of that state on the 10th of May next.
Bordeaux papers of late dates, have been received at the office of the Mercantile and Daily Advertiser, which contain the information, that for the convenience of being near the coast, the seat of the French government is to be removed to Dunkirk—Several of the ministers left Paris for that purpose.
COMMUNICATED. ON Monday the second inst. a strong and well built ship, was safely launched at Limehouse, to the extreme gratification of a very large concourse of people. The enterprise of Mr. Charles Gagliani, the entire owner of this vessel, merits the good wishes and patronage of Kentucky. The benefits to be derived to our country, by the ship-building business, are innumerable, and we cannot withhold the highest praise to those who thus early teach their fellow citizens the way to wealth. We ought also to give every possible encouragement to good workmen, as the success of this important branch of business depends materially on them. Mayville, April 5th, 1804.
PHILADELPHIA, March 23. By the Onieda Chief, arrived at New-York, we have received London papers and letters to the 22d of February, and Lloyd's list to the 18th, from which we make extracts for this day's Gazette. It appears that the king of Great-Britain continues indisposed. His malady is confidently stated to be a mental derangement accompanied with alarming bodily debility. Our letters represent the country as in an unparalleled situation. The subject of a regency during the king's confinement is openly discussed in the public prints; and every circumstance indicative a crisis pregnant with events of the highest moment.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 23. Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute. It has often been said that actions speak louder than words. Often as this remark has been made we repeat it; and while we recall the attention of the nation to past events, when, "millions for defence and not one cent for tribute," rang through the land, we call upon them to notice, and duly to estimate the measures of the present "weak and pusillanimous administration!" Accidents have thrown one of our frigates and three hundred of our citizens into the hands of the pirates of the Mediterranean. Information of this misfortune was received at the seat of government on Tuesday last and yesterday a bill passed the house of representatives appropriating a million, authorising the president to engage two vessels of 16 guns each and as many gun boats as he may think necessary to defend the interest and sustain the honor of the nation. This measure which ought to shame forever the calumny that charges republican governments with a want of vigor and promptness passed the house of by an unanimous vote. It is thus that the present administration, evinces its patriotism and its energy; not by vain vauntings of prowess; but by actions, that will shew the world that while the wish of the American nation is peace, the will not hesitate for a moment to make that power feel the vengeance of her arms that dares in violation of justice to invade her right.
WASHINGTON(City) March 28. By information received from New Hampshire, on which we believe great reliance may be placed, there is the greatest probability that Mr. Langdon is elected governor of that state, and that a majority of the next legislature will be republican. By the returns received from several towns, it is ascertained that a considerable change in favour of republicanism has taken place in New Hampshire.
Congress yesterday brought their session to a close, after passing sixty one acts. At no antecedent session, has there perhaps, been before the national legislature more important business. Among the measures adopted are—
The several acts carrying the Louisiana convention into effect. The acts for the government of that territory and the collection of revenue therein. The proposed amendment to the constitution respecting the mode of electing President and Vice-President. The conviction of John Pickering of high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment of Samuel Chase. The imposition of two and a half per cent on articles paying ad valorem duties for the protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers. The opening of several new land offices for the disposition of western lands. The substitution of specific in the room of ad valorem duties, and the imposition of light money on foreign vessels. The repeal of the bankrupt system. A great deal of business was transacted in the two last days, of which we will give a statement in our next paper.
KENNEDY & DAILY'S STAGE COACH,
WILL start from the Traveller's Hall, Lexington, every Monday and Friday, at sun rise, and from Bull's Tavern, Frankfort, every Tuesday and Saturday at 12 o'clock during the sessions of the present courts at Frankfort—Passengers may breakfast on Monday's and Friday's and dine on Tuesday's and Saturday's at the Stage Tavern, half way house. Place may be engaged with R. Bradley, Lexington, or P. Bull, Frankfort—Each passage 7s. 6d. with 10lb. baggage allowed—and 12 cents per lb. for extra baggage. N. B. The Stage will run, from Lexington to the Olympian Springs twice a week during the ensuing season, and will occasionally extend from Frankfort to the Springs.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL, HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. Ambrose Dudley's, where he will continue to practice Medicine, in all its different branches. All those indebted to him, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts. April 9, 1804.
FOR SALE, A LOT on Main street, containing 40 feet front; on which is a log house 18 feet by 24, a very good horse mill 46 by 32, and a piece 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 lot. John Harrison. Lexington, March 13, 1804.
TAKEN up by Samuel South, living in Madison county, near Boonborough, one bay horse, about 14 years old, with a star in his forehead—no brands perceivable—five feet high—appraised to £. 10, before me. Robt Tives, j. p. January 4th, 1804.
Scott County, set. TAKEN up by the widow Hinton, living at the foot of the Dry Ridge, a bay mare, three years old, about fourteen and an half hands high, one white hind foot—appraised to thirty dollars. R. M. Gano, j. p. s. c. Feb. 8, 1804.
N. B. The mare is now in the possession of James Yount in George Town.
TAKEN up by Joshua Davis in Garrard county, near Bellows's mill, one red mare, about fourteen hands high, four years old next spring, with a bob tail—no brands perceivable—Appraised before me to Forty dollars. John Harrison, j. p. January 11th, 1804.
Garrard County, set. TAKEN up by John Jones, living in said county, five miles from Lonacon, on the head of Back Creek, one BAY HORSE, eight years old, part, five feet high, branded on the near shoulder and near buttock, thus S; stood all round—appraised to 15l. A. Baker, j. p. A copy. Tehe, 3+ Benj. Letcher, c. g. c.
Clarke County, set. TAKEN up by Enos Vaughn, living on the Kentucky river at the mouth of up per Howard's Creek, a sorrel Mare, fifteen years old, fourteen hands three inches high, blaze in her forehead, offwind foot white, said foot has a knot on the hoofstock joint, a number of saddle marks on her back, stood all round, and no brand perceivable—appraised to 15l. Certified D. Hampton, j. p. February, 1804.
Speculator and Speculator's Colts. We whose names are hereunto subscribed have been got by Mr. Jno. Hoome's horse Speculator, for which we will not take less than the sums annexed to our names respectively, in money, the colts are rising one year old this spring, 1804. Wm. N. Lane 1 h 2 m c each 12-00 Jos. E. Lane 1 h c 10-00 Wm. Thompson 1 h c 10-00 Robt. Clark jun. 1 m c 1 h c each 15-00 Nathl. Hart 1 h c 10-00 Caleb Wallace 2 c each 15-00 J. L. Martin 1 m c 10-00 Wm. Dudley 1 h c 10-00 A. Dudley 1 m c 10-00 do do this spring 2 h c each 20-00 Benj. Graves 1 h c 15-00 John Allen 1 m c 10-00 Benj. Robinson 1 h c 10-00 James Eubank 1 h c in the fall 10-00 Jacob Fitzhugh 1 m c in the fall 10-00 L. Claiborne 1 c 5-00 Jos. Boswell 1 m c 25-00 Thomas Hart 4 h c 1 m c each 12-00 A. Buford 3 m c 10-00 A. Eaton 1 h c 15-00 Sune 1 m c in 18-4 15-00 Chas. Lynch 1 h c 30-00 James Ward 1 m c 20-00 G. H. Tompkins 1 m c 30-00 Richd. Mitchell 1 m c 10-00 Charles Burk 1 m c 12-00
From the best information I have received, the above prices are not equal to the averaged value of Speculator's colts foaled in 1803—The above list has been indiscriminately taken, and are all that have been personally applied to and listed, I shall continue to procure all I can and add them weekly. I wish to employ a careful white man that can keep the books & assist the groom in taking care of, and feeding the mares. The above list is a true copy. H. TAYLOR. 19 April, 1804.
LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post-Office, Lexington, which if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead Letters.
A Thomas Ammon Mary Adair Rev. R. Armstrong Thomas Arbuckle John Anderson 5 Mr. Awberry B Mr. Betens Seth Botts C. A. H. Bradford 2 John Braden 2 Nathan Burrowes Richard Biddle Abner Browning David Barrow John Batton John Broadus William Bell Jacob Brindle Alex. S. Buford Thomas Brantley Benajah Bofworth 2 Charles Bullock Mr. Brownlee Thomas Bell Philip Barbour John Bell Rev. L. Blackman 2 C Joseph Crockett James Crutcher James Coleman 4 Cornelius Curtright William Cotton Levy Colbert Henry Crutcher Vincent Cromwell Thomas Chew William Cox 2 Patrick Cullin John Croft Robert Craig James Chandler Joseph Crim James Clarkson Frederick Cable 2 Abner Clark Ginn Cavins Jacob Crootch, and Abraham Croydale Joseph Carter Hugh Crofford 2 James R. Collyer Andrew Camble 2 John Clark Abraham Calfell G. W. Carmichael 2 Ben. S. Cox, or Peter Cumboough Wm. L. Cox Louis Cramer George Cortice 2 D Forbes & James John Davis Devers Benj. Davis Richd. Downton Abram Devenport John Downing Jacob Dienstman E William Elder Sus. E. Eldridge William Essex John English Wm. Eskew 2 F Joseph Farkner Samuel Finley Wm. Florence Wm. Foard 2 Joseph Fleming Eliza Fisher Robert Frazier 3 G James Gatewood John Griffin John Gardner 2 James Gray Samuel Gibson 2 Bernard Giltner Wm. Green Ann Grimes Lewis Gorden H Tho. Hopkins 2 Joel Hitt Thomas Hill Richard Hiter 2 John Hucklestep George Hamilton Andrew Huber George Hite Warner Hawkins John Hawkins John Halley David Hillman George Hunter Wm. Holmes Thomas Homans Benj. Howard Joseph Herrmann James Hemphill Robert Huston Jonathan Holmes Robert Perry John W. Rinde Christo Heckman Sam. Himes John Hardwith David Harbison Wm. Hayne 2 Ezek. Haydon Peter Hall John Mamilton Thos. Holloway I Peter January Js. B. January Caty Jones John Jones Grace Jones Arthur Irvin William Jones Robert Juitt K Wm. Kelly Samuel Kelly James Kennedy George Kitor John B. Kalb L William Lewis Jacob E. Lehre Hancock Lee Elias Langham 2 Daniel Lyle Abner Legrand John Lowrey 2 John Lowman
Sarah Lawson Cortland Land James Leonard John Marshall Jr. P. H. McClenahan James Martin Charles Myers James Morrison Robert M'Ginn & John Bradford Kitty Milton Mary Morrison Rev. J. Moore Sam. M'Dowell James M'Cowan Charles and Wm. Maria M'Mahan Mitchell Sam. Mennet John M'Kee Morris Mitchell Caleb M'Dowell John Moffey John Moore Gabriel Madison James M'Milan Robt. M'Nitt Jacob M'Conathy John Minner Benj. Merrill Chas. Mitchell N Joseph Newmeyer Thos Nicholson O Thos. Ocktree P William Price Alexander Prin- William Peacock gle, care of D. Edward Payne 2 vid Loughead 3 Roger Patten William Pringle Samuel Pool Aaron Prather Henry Payne 2 Harriet Prentiss William N. Potts Arthur T. Paul R David Reid Rev. Mr. Rankin John Reclor 2 David Robinson Joseph Roberts David Ross Elijah Rantdale John Rice Benjamin Riley William Russell Thomas Reilly Michael Rice S Jane Shearard Robert Scott 2 Samuel Scott 2 Thomas Shanklin Danl. F. Strother Weathers Smith David Sutton William Simpion Charles Smith 2 John Springer Thomas Samuel George E. Smith James Sheets Joseph Speake John South David Shely Sam. Swearingen T William Todd ny Thomas Nelson Themason Charles Terrell 2 Joseph Thomson Elder Carter Tar- Fortunatus Tomp- rance kins Saml. Themason Elizabeth Thomb William Thruston Philip Thomas G. R. Tompkins Geo. Tegarden 2 Rev. David Tho- Tegarden & How- mas ard Peter Trifler 2 Nathan G. Tho- Hon. B. Thruston mas, or Antho- Isaiah Taylor V Edward Violett Isaac Voorhies William Vaale Patrick Vance Jales Vigus W Caleb Wallace Spencer Watkins William Wallace Archd. Williams and Mott Andrew Walker Margaret Woods Emanl. Wainma John Winn Rev. Mr. Welsh John P. Wagonn Sufannah William- son 2 Rebecca Worley William Watson Robert Wilson William Waldron Mary Watts Edward West Isaac W. Walk- J. Wilson er 2 John Williams Isaac Wells 2 George W. Ward 5 Y Richard Yates Geo. Young, sen. Englehart Yeiser David Young. JOHN JORDAN, jr. P. M. April 1, 1804.
Alex. Parker & Co. HAVE just imported from Philadel- phia, and are now opening in the new brick house, on Main street, direct- ly opposite the court house, a very ex- tensive and elegant assortment of
Merchandize, CONSISTING OF Superfine and coarse broad cloths, Cassimeres & cassinetts. Wide and narrow chintzes assorted, Coarse and fine muslins assorted, Satins, mantuas, lute strings & crapes as- sorted, Men's and women's silk and cotton hose, A variety of silk and muslin shawls, Silk and muslin handkerchiefs, Merfailles quilting, Dimities and Mulls, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish linens, Russia sheetings, bed tickings & drilling, Kidd, morocco and stuff flippers, The best Madeira, Sherry, Port and L- don particular wines, French brandy, Jamaica spirits & sherb, Teas, loaf sugar, chocolate & coffee of the first quality, Hard ware, queen's, glass and china wares assorted, Sheet copper, bar-iron, pickles and sythes of the first quality, With almost every other article in de- mand; which they will sell at the most reduced prices for cash. Lexington, April 3, 1804.
I WISH to give notice to my fellow- low-citizens, on the North side of Ken- tucky River, that I offer my services as an elector for the election of President and Vice-President—and as I never be- fore proposed myself a candidate for any office higher than a soldier, and con- ceive I am capable of discharging that office, to the satisfaction of my country- men—professing to be a true republican and friend to my country, hope it will not be thought presumption in me. ROBERT SANDERS. Scott county.
Writing Paper, For Sale by the Ream.

"To soar aloft on Fancy's wing."
ODE TO CONSCIENCE.
WRITTEN BY A CAROLINIAN. All tell introductor of the lonely hour, How shall we fly thee, how avoid thy power? Arm'd as thou art, the guilty to alight! Should we depart to some bewitching coast, There wouldst thou find us--or on billows toss'd, Or hid amidst the shades which whelm the night.
At thy command, when all is wrapt in gloom, And not a taper glimmers through the room, What phantoms hover round the mil- kmaid's bed! He hears the clang their pennons as they fly, They seem to wave their shadowy hands on high, And striking, seek the regions of the ring.
'Tis true the fancied pleasures of the bowl May lull awhile the wretch's harrow'd soul, Whilist laughs tumultuous and confusions ring; But when the momentary visions cease, And all around assumes its native peace, Tyrannic Conscience! sharper is thy sting, Spectre of sorrow! be it still thy part, When vice prevails, to touch the guilty heart; To rule with chast'ning hand the human breast; Still may'st thou teach our earthly race to know, From sin what evils and distresses flow, Whilist virtue yields us an eternal re- st!
T. R. S.
"I rifies light as air."
IRISH SPECTACLES.
The late general B— going post to Ireland, on some extraordinary business, that would not admit of a retinue, stop- ped to dine at an inn on the Chester road, and ordered a pair of ducks, which he saw ready at the kitchen fire, up to his table. The general's desire had just been complied with, when some country bucks came in, hungry as hawks, after a morning's sport. They eagerly enquired what could be had to eat; like a true Boniface, the landlord enumerated what he had not, to apologize for what he had; and among other things, mentioned the ducks, which had been only a moment before served up for the Irish gentle- man's dinner. "I wish, Jon'eman!" glibbily exclaimed one of the chagrined group—"d—n me! I'll lay fifty to five, the fellow does not know B from a Bull's foot. Here, waiter, take my watch up to the Jon'eman, and present my compliments to him, and request him to tell me what o'clock it is."
The general heard the message, took the watch, and with great temper re- turned his respects, with an assurance, that as soon as he had dined, he would endeavor to satisfy the enquiry. The bicks, chuckling at the embarrassment they imagined the ignorant Irishman was led into, sat down to regale them- selves on whatever they could get; but their jollity was presently disturbed by the entrance of a military figure, who with that politeness which is the pecu- liar characteristic of the army, advanced towards the table where they were seate- d, and presenting the watch, "Gen- tlemen," said he, "I wish to know its owner as from a message sent to me a little while ago, I presume he is short sighted, and have brought him this pair of spectacles, (pointing to a case of large pistols he held under his arm,) to reme- dy his defect." Joke was gone—the bucks were silent. The General deli- berately put the watch in his fob, with a declaration that secured it to him forever. "Gentlemen, I am sorry for intruding, as I had the owner is not a- mong you, whenever he claims it he shall have it, but never, without the trial of the spectacles."
Missing.
NUMBER of papers belonging to Andrew Holmes, deceased, any in- formation respecting them will be thank- fully received by
John Holmes, Adm'r. March 24, 1804. 3w
COTTON YARN,
Of superior quality, for sale at the rate of Walker Baylor & Son, Lexington.
Nail Manufactory.
GEORGE NORTON. TAKES this method of informing his friends, and the public in ge- neral, 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 Dorsey, also for sale. Lexington, January 9, 1804.
The Pilgrim's Songster;
For sale at this Office, Price 25 cents.
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 18. 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 your cotton coloured free from spots, tie your cuts loose. H. C.
TOBACCO WANTED.
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
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.
JOHN POPE,
HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the Gen- eral Court, and in the Fayette, Jess- amine, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Madison Circuit Courts. November 10th, 1803.
REMOVAL.
Maccoun & Tilford. HAVE removed their STORE to the house formerly occupied by Messrs Saml. & Geo. Trotter. July 26th, 1803.
Brown & West's Patent WOODEN STILL.
HAVE been in use for some time, in the vicinity of Lexington, and have re- ceived 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 Still on this plan, in three or four days, and the cost of Still 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 Still work more than three times as fast as the common Still and require a very small quantity of fuel.
Gentlemen, who are desirous of pur- chasing the Patent Right for states, coun- ties, or single districts, will please to apply to the Patentees in Lexington, Kentucky.
The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
FOR SALE, A Merchant-Mill, Saw-Mill and Distillery.
SITUATE on the waters of Sil- ver-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 Distil- lery in prime order. For terms ap- ply to the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT PORTER. Madison county Oct. 1st, 1803. tf
WHEREAS a number of the officers of the late Revolutionary Army, were unfor- tunate enough to locate their claims in a tract of country, since found to be compre- hended within the Indian claims. This is intended to give notice, that application is intended to be made, in the name of all those who with respect, by petition to Congress;— and little doubt is entertained, from the hard- ship of the case, but other land will be sub- stituted. The agent who undertakes the man- agement of the business, asks, as compensa- tion, one third only, of what land is actually located and ultimately saved, he being at all expenses to patenting the land. All who wish, upon these terms, their claims to be attended to, are requested to write forthwith, to Tho- mas Bodley, of Lexington, who will communi- cate with such agent.
Bourbon, set.
Taken up by Robt. Scrogin, on the waters of Sylva, one deer coloured lot horse, no brand, near hind foot white, about four feet high, large blaze in the face—appraised to 10 dollars. Given under my hand this 7th day Jan. 1804.
David Clarkson, j. p.
Taken up by Henry Bushong, on the head of the East Fork of Big Barren, a black Horse five years old—14 hands high—has a star and hip—all his feet white—hip-flot—no brand perceivable—appraised to 30 dollars.—June 25th 1803.
Acopy. refce— W. Logan, Cpk.
War Department, Feb. 8th, 1804 Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the depart- ment 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, Michillimacki- nac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or pla- ces, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio; 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 Ohio territory between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road be- tween 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 Meigs, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana terri- tory, south of the 4th degree of north lati- tude, (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 Arkan- sas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Nat- chez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mis- sissippi, 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 (thwart 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 any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Separate proposals will also be received at aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several places herein after mentioned, viz.
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 In- dian 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 Vir- ginia.
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 Colum- bia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Car- lisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jer- sey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Al- bany, 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 Wol- cott, 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 re- cruited 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 ra- tions. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; making 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 propor- tion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quan- tities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michi- mackinac, 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 whole- some provisions, 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 ur- gency such supplies of like provisions in ad- vance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of losing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sus- tained by the depreciation 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 certifi- cate 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 referred to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued 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.
Blanks
Of all kinds for sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE LANDS,
To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years Credit—Viz.
2705 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, from the Ohio, in a flourishing settlement.
2295 acres along the bank of the river
2367 acres on the North fork of Rock Castle river.
200 acres on the southern bank of Kenne-
2000 acres including the main branch of
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.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on
700 acres ditto ditto, lying on
1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on
5000 acres, lying on
4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky,
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Ken-
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky,
1000 acres Military land, on the wa-
825 acres, Jefferson county, Ken-
116 1-8 acres, Franklin county, Ken-
A House and well improved Lot in
An Inn and Out Lot in said town.
Also a House and well improved Lot
The above described property will be
For further particulars enquire of An-
JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington Kentucky. January 13, 1803.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING OPENED A
Tavern,
In that large frame house, in the town
of Winchester, in Clarke county, ad-
joining the public square, and hitherto
occupied by Maj. Robert Clarke, as a
store-house; makes use of the conveni-
ence of a news-paper to inform the pub-
lic, that in addition to a large and con-
venient house, with several remote and pri-
vate 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 im-
ported and home made liquors, as well as
other necessaries for keeping a good
house.
GEORGE WEBB. March 15th, 1804. 3tt
JUST PUBLISHED,
By JAMES M. BRADFORD,
And for sale by Daniel Bradford, Lex-
ington; 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.
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 dol-
lars to insure a mare with foal, which may be
discharged in hemp, at 4 dollars per cwt. deliv-
ered in Lexington, by the last day of Novem-
ber. Attested notes must in all cases be
sent with the mares.
Robt. Barr.
AMERICANUS was got by General Washing-
ton's old Jack, out of a Maltese Jennet—He
is nearly or quite 13 hands high, rising 5 years
old, long and heavy made.
March 16, 1804.
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening for sale by WILLIAM LRAVI, at his store in Lexington, A LARGE, ELEGANT, AND WELL CHO- SEN ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE;
BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL,
ON the most reduced terms for cash;
consisting of the following articles,
besides a number of others too tedious
to insert: viz.
 Supersine, Fine, Coarse & Double milled drab Coatings, Cashmeres, Moreens, Durants, Joan's spinning, Bombazines & Wild-bores, Irish linens, Velvets, Velveteen, Ticklets, Fancy & Constitution Cords, Scarlet Cardinals, Dimities, Marieilles, Newett Fashion Toilets, Stripe & plain man's-fattin for waistcoating, Lurestrings, Mantua, Senfhevs, Pelongs and fattins, Nankeens, Calicoes, Chintzes, Plain and figured Cambic, Jacconet, Tamboured, India, Book and Lappet Silk, Worsted & Mohair cloth, Cotton, worsted and silk Hose, The best Philadelphia made Umbrellas, Leather, Sattinett, Plain, Spangled, Morocco & Kid Mill, Pit, Cross-cut, Hand, Tenon, Dove-tail, and Compas.  Files and Rasp, Cotton, wool, and tow Cards, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Saddlery, Ironmongery and Cutlery, And best London Pewter, A general assortment of imported Cut & Wrought Nails, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Widow Glass, together with a very large assortment of Glass, China, and Queen's 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, Coffee, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Chocolate, Mace, Cloves, Nutmeg, Madder, Alum, Logwood, All kinds of Hatters' Trimmings, and Dye Stuffs, Paints and Medicines, &c. &c. &c.  Tea, Books, Wares. 
Wanted Immediately,
THREE or FOUR HANDS,
To work in a stone quarry, for which
generous wages will be given in Cash and Mer-
chandise. Black men preferred.
John R. Shaw.
Bourbon Circuit—February term 1804.
Jacob Mitchell, complainant,
Against

Kentucky Gazette--Extra.
TUESDAY, April 10, 1804.
PARIS, Jan. 7. ACTS OF GOVERNMENT. Exposition of the state of the Republic.
PARIS, 26 VENTOSE (Jan. 15.)
The republic has been forced to change its attitude, but has not altered its situation. It always preserves in the consciousness of its strength the pledge of its prosperity. All was calm in the interior of France, while at the commencement of the last year we entertained hopes of a durable peace. Every thing was tranquil, when a power goaded by jealousy, rekindled the flames of war. But at this last epoch the union of interest and of opinion was more full and more complete. Public spirit developed itself with new energy. In the new departments which the first consul has visited, he has heard, as in the old ones, the accents of indignation truly French. He has recognized in their hatred to a government which is the enemy of their prosperity, more than in the demonstrations of public joy and personal attachment, their ardour of patriotism and their devotion to the interests of France. In all the departments the ministers of religion have exerted their influence to consecrate this spontaneous display of national spirit. Depots of arms, which had been buried in the earth by the rebel fugitives, to be resumed as soon as an opportunity favorable to their designs presented itself, were discovered on the first appearance of danger, and delivered up to the magistrates, to be put into the hands of our brave defenders. The British government will perhaps attempt to introduce, or may already have introduced, some of those monsters which it had cherished during peace, to destroy the country that gave them birth; but they will no longer find those impious hands who were the instruments of their former crimes. Terror has disarmed them, or justice has purged our country of those traitors. They will no longer find that credulity which they abused, nor the terrors which they inspired their friends. Experience has instructed all orders. The wisdom of the laws, and the excellence of their administration have reconciled all hearts. Surrounded on all sides by an armed force, every where watched by the tribunals, their odious men will not be able to stir up rebellion, nor to recommence, with impunity, their trade of brigands and assassins. Already a miserable attempt has been made to excite insurrection. The conspirators were made the pretext for it. But citizens, priests, and soldiers, all vied with each other in their zeal to defend their country. Those who were formerly the authors of commotions, now come to offer their aid to public authority. In their persons and in their families, were the pledges of their fidelity and devotion. In fine, that good will and beneficence, which particularly characterize the security of citizens and the return of the loyal affections, disclose it more forcibly from day to day. In all quarters the unfortunate are sure of relief, and useful establishments are founded. War has not interrupted the studies of peace; and the government has pursued with constancy every measure which can accommodate the constitution to the manners and the habits of the people, and render all their interests and their hopes favorable to its duration. The senate has been organized in that mode best suited to its importance. Funds for the support of its members have been allotted, and their establishments now give it an imposing grandeur. The legislative body will henceforth appear with the majesty suited to the importance of its functions. An annual present shall be the centre of its movements, and the organ of its deliberations and votes, in its relations with the government. This body will then possess that dignity which is consistent with variable and undetermined forms. In the electoral colleges every thing has been calm, and the wills which guided their elections is the best pledge of their happy choice. The legion of honor exists in the higher parts of its organization, and in a branch of the elements of which it is to be composed. These elements, at present equal, only wait for the ultimate choice of their functions and their places. How many honorable trials has the ambition of being admitted into it disclosed! What treasures will the republic have in this institution to encourage and to reward public services and virtues? In the council of state, another institution, prepares for the choice of government men to be vested with all the superior branches of administration. There laws and regulations are formed. There the principles and maxims of public law are investigated and discussed. The members of this new institution, always surrounded with witnesses and judges, often under the eye of government, often employed in important missions, will enter on their public functions with that maturity of experience, and with that claim to confidence, which is derived from a character, conduct and knowledge fully known to the nation. Lycae and secondary schools are rapidly increasing in all quarters, but still not with a rapidity equal to the impatient ardour of citizens.
Common regulation, a common discipline, and a similar system of instruction will form the minds of those generations which will support the glory of France by their talents, and her institutions by their virtues. One pyramid alone, the pyramid of St. Cyr, receives the children of citizens who have fallen for their country. Education there already glows with military enthusiasm. At Fontainebleu, the special military school contains several hundred soldiers, who are employed in discipline and inured to fatigue, and who acquire the habits of their profession the knowledge of the military art. The school of Copenhagen presents the aspect of a vast manufactory, where so youths pass from the workshop to the study, and from the study to the workshop. After the lapse of a few months, they execute with the precision of intelligence, works which could not be obtained after years of ordinary apprenticeship, and soon commerce and industry will enjoy the fruit of their labors and the cares of the government. Artillery and fortification have a common school. Medicine and pharmacy have been put under some salutary regulations. A law has been passed for the regulation of the duties between master and servant, and their differences are now adjusted with a celerity which is essential to their mutual interests, and an impartiality which justice requires. The civil code is finished, and in the course of the session the projects of the laws which are to complete it will be submitted to the legislative body. The judiciary code is in a state of preparation. The criminal code advances; and those branches of the commercial code which are most imperiously called for will speedily be completed. New bridges are constructing on various rivers of the republic.
The articles goes on to notice the construction of the roads, the drawing of marshes, the state of fortifications, and other local subjects. The details here could not be interesting to our readers, and therefore we pass on to other subjects of more importance. The great improvements executed at the different harbours are next specified. At Antwerp, in particular, there have been suddenly built a military port, and arsenal, and ships of war. The enlargement and repairs of this ancient harbor are defrayed by two millions, raised by the sale of national domains in the departments of the Scheldt and Deux Nethes. At Boulogne and Havre, that line of coast which the enemy will henceforth call "a coast of iron," the greatest undertakings are going forward, as well as at Rochelle, Cette, Marseille, Nice, &c. while the navigation of the interior is placed under the inspection of prefects and other officers, who incessantly exert themselves for its advantage.
On the subject of finances the article says---"The last year has been favourable to our finances. The receipts have exceeded the previous calculation. Direct contributions have been collected with ease. The operations which are to regulate the mode in which taxes on landed property are to be collected, go on with amazing rapidity. Distributions will become invariable, and we shall see no more of that conflict of interests which corrupted public justice, and that jealous rivalry which threatened the destruction of the industry and prosperity of every department. The prefects and the councils general have required that the same operations should extend to all the communes of their respective departments, with the view of establishing the basis of proportional contributions. A decree of the government has authorized this system, which is at once more simple and more economical. The sinking fund executes with fidelity and constancy its destination. Severe responsibility and inviolable fidelity on the part of those who manage it, deserve the confidence of the government. The new coinage goes on without interruption. The credit of the country is supported amidst the shocks of war and the rumours of the disaffected. The expenses of the colonies are defrayed either by direct transfers of millions of money, or by operations on the continent of America." But amidst this vaunted prosperity it appears that the government alarmed at the creation in St. Domingo of a mass of bills to the amount of 24 millions, without any contribution to the actual or anticipated wants of the colony. These bills were conveyed by unprincipled men to the Havanna, Jamaica and the United States where they were delivered at a shameful inferiority of value to people who had furnished neither money nor merchandise. Under these circumstances the government found it necessary to arrest the course of such infamous proceedings, and to prevent the nation from sustaining the loss with which it was threatened; and for this purpose an agent was sent to St. Domingo, to ascertain what number of bills had been issued, by whose authority and on what conditions. In short eleven millions not in circulation were annulled, and accounts were obtained of the rest. Those for which an integral value had been received, were discharged with interest to the day of payment; but those which were issued without any real value, were
considered as false, and are to undergo a rigid examination."
After a few observations on the pacific views of the French government, the whole concludes in the following manner:
"This, then, was the moment which the British government chose to alarm its nation, to cover the channel with ships, to insult our commerce by injudicious inspections, and our coasts and ports, as well as those of our allies, by the presence of its menacing forces."
"If on the 17 Ventose of the 11 year, there existed any extraordinary armaments in the ports of France and Holland; if a single preparation was made in them to which the most remote suspicion could give a similar interpretation, then we were the aggressors; but the attitude of the king of England and his hostile attitude had been rendered necessary, by a legitimate precaution, and the English people had a right to believe that we threatened their independence, their religion, their constitution: But if the assertions of the message were false, if they were contradicted by the opinion of Europe, as well as by the conscience of the British government, then that government have deceived their nation; they have deceived it by precipitating it without reflection into a war the terrible effects of which now begin to be felt in England, and the results of which may be decisive of its future destiny. The aggressor, however, ought alone to answer for the calamities which afflict humanity."
"Malta, the cause of this war, was in the power of the English; it remained with France to arm to effect its independence; it was France who waited in silence for the justice of England, and it was England who began the war, even without a declaration."
"By the dispersion of our ships, and the security of our commerce, our losses might have been immense: we forefaw those circumstances, and we would have supported them without discouragement or weakness, but happily they have been less than we apprehended: our ships of war have returned to European ports, one only excepted, which had long been employed merely as a transport, has fallen into the hands of the enemy."
"Of two hundred millions, which the English cruisers might have ravished from our commerce more than two-thirds have been preserved. Our privateers have avenged those losses by important captures and they will complete their revenge by others more important."
"Tobago and St. Lucia were defenceless, and were obliged to surrender to the first force which appeared; but our great colonies are yet preferred, and the attacks made against them by the enemy have proved fruitless."
"Hanover is in our power; 25,000 of the best troops of the enemy have laid down their arms and become prisoners of war."
"Our cavalry have been remounted at the expence of that of the enemy; and a position, which was dear to the king of England, is in our hands a pledge of that justice which he will be compelled to render to us."
"On the seas, British despotism daily adds to its usurpations; in the last war it struck terror into the neutral nations, by arrogating to itself an inimical and revolting pretension of declaring their whole coast in siege: in the present war it has just augmented its monstrous code by the pretended right of blockading rivers and canals."
"If the king of England has sworn to continue the war till he shall have reduced France to sign such dishonorable treaties as formerly exposed its misfortune and weakness, then the war will be long. France consented in the treaty of Amiens to moderate conditions; she will never acknowledge in the British government the right of insulting their engagements, only as may suit the profligate calculations of their ambition, nor their right of requiring farther guarantees than those which had been faithfully pledged. But if the treaty of Amiens has not been executed, how can we expect, in regard to a new one, a faith more holy, or oaths more sacred?"
"Louisiana is henceforth united to the American states: in that quarter we shall preserve friends, whose remembrance of a common origin will always attach them to our interests, while favorable commercial relations will unite their prosperity with ours. The United States are indebted to France for their independence: they will henceforth owe to us their strength and grandeur."
"Spain remains neutral. Helvetia is re-established in her constitution, which has suffered no change, but what has been rendered necessary by lapse of time, and change of opinions. The retreat of our troops from this country is a proof of its internal security, and of the end of its dissensions. The ancient treaties have been renewed, and France has regained her oldest and most faithful ally."
"Peace reigns in Italy: a division of the army of the Italian republic is at this time crossing France to encamp with our own on the sea coast. These battalions will there meet with innumerable instances of that patience, bravery, and
heroism which distinguished their seniors."
"The Ottoman empire, fatigued by intrigues, will gain by the interest of France the support of ancient alliances."
"The tranquility given to the continent by the treaty of Luneville, is secured by the last acts of the diet of Ratisbon. The enlightened interest of great powers, the fidelity of the French government in cultivating with them relations of friendship: the justice, energy and forces of the republic, will guarantee it."
By order of the first consul, BONAPARTE, (Signed) H. B. MARET.
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.
PERFORMANCE.
Old Baronet at 3 years old, won the Catterick sweepstakes 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 Camerlane, Seducer, Africh, Hutchinson and Revis, 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, Elcape, 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.
BY virtue of a decree of the circuit court of Fayette, we the undersigned commissioners, will expose to sale, for ready cash, on the 12th inst. at the court house door in Lexington, the following tracts of Land and personal property, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy a decree, made in the said court, in favour of George Trotter and Alexander Scott against James Kincaid, viz.
9,500 acres of land lying on Rockcastle, in Madison county. 271 acres, lying on the waters of Deep creek, a branch of Chaplain, in Washington county. Also, 647 acres in Washington county, be the same more or less.
12 kettles and the apparatus thereto belonging for making salt petre, at Kincaid's cave, on the first mentioned tract. One negro man, fanny horses and cattle, and all the household furniture belonging to the said Kincaid.
Andrew M'Calla, John Fordon, jr. and Thomas Wallace. } Comrs. April 2d, 1804. 2w
All kinds of Blanks For sale at this

Spread Eagle.
The Celebrated English Stallion
SPREAD EAGLE,
W ILL stand the ensuing season, which will commence the twentieth of March and end the first of August, in Lexington, at his former stand, and will be let to mares at Thirty Dollars the season, to be discharged at any time before the first day of August, by the payment of Twenty Dollars; and Forty Dollars to insure a mare with foal, to be returned if such should not be the case, if the mare remains the property of the person who put her to the horse, with one dollar to the groom for each mare, so soon as she is put to the horse—Attested notes for Thirty Dollars the season, and Forty for the insurance, to be sent with the mares, payable on or before the 20th of December, 1804.
Spread Eagle and Sterling are brothers from sire and out of sisters; he is of superior size—bone, blood and beauty inferior to none; he is a beautiful bay, nearly sixteen hands high; well proved as a racehorse; running four mile heats with twelve stone on his back, as appears from the racing calendar in New Market, London, from the years 1795, to 1798; after which he is there noted, sent to America to col. John Hoomes, in Virginia, at the Bowling Green; where he (the last season that he made there) covered two hundred and thirty four mares, in preference to any imported horse in that state. I will furnish good pasture gratis, for mares that come a distance, and every attention will be paid them, but will not be responsible in cases of accidents or escapes. I will furnish grain, and feed the mares at three shillings per week, if required by the proprietor, and at his expence.
W. T. BANTON.
Spread Eagle.
He was bred by Sir Frank Standish, Bart. was got by Volunteer, one of the best sons of Eclipse, his dam by Highflyer, grand dam by Engineer, out of the dam of Bay Manton, and Treasurer; she was got by Cade, out of the Lass of the Mill, by Old Traveller; Young Greyhound; Partner; Woodcock; Croft's Bay Barb; Makeless Brimmer; Sons of Doddworth, Burton Barb mare.
Performance.
Spread Eagle, in New Market Craven Meeting, 1795, being the first time he ever started, won a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, hundred feet across the flat, (7 subscribers) beating Mr. Dawson's Diamond, and two others. In the following meeting he won the second class of the Prince's stakes of 100 guineas each, beating lord Egremont's brother to Calomel, and three others. At Epsom Spring Meeting, same year, he won the Derby Stakes of 50 guineas each, hundred feet (45 subscribers) beating with the greatest ease, Caustic, Peter, Diamond, Viret &c. after which he was taken very ill with the distemper, and never recovered his form of racing, which, until then, was allowed to be most capital.
In 1796, he won a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, at York, (8 subscribers) and was second for the great subscription there, beating Sober Robin.
In 1798, at New Market, he came second for the Craven Stakes, when twelve started, beating Druid, Gas, Bennington, &c. and won the King's plate of a hundred guineas, carrying 12st. the Round Course, beating Bennington, & lord G. H. Cavendish's Bay Horse by Jupiter.
March 1, 1804.
N. B. Mares that were put to Spread Eagle last season, that did not prove with foal, and were not disposed of by the person who put them, are at liberty to fetch them this season, and put again gratis, and will be allowed the same privilege so long as I keep the horse; and if I should dispose of him, have the privilege of putting to any other horse that I should have or get to keep.
W. T. B.
BILLS OF LADING AND MANIFESTS For sale at this office.
Albert,
B RED 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 pasture 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 Filbers. Americus was got by the imported horse Shark, Shark was got by Mark, his dam by Shaston'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 Filber was got by Cade, 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.
Teste, William Shortridge, Francis Kerr, John Edwards.
WHEREAS 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.
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.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT & SHOE-MAKER, HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.
   D. C.     Brown top Boots, 9   Black top do. 7   Three quarter do. 5 1-2, if foxed, 6   Half do. 5, if foxed 5 50   Mens' lined and bound Shoes 2   Mens' kip-skin do. 1 75   Mens' coarse do. 1 50   Womens' Slippers from 1 to 1 1 25   Small Shoes according.  
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.
Tup
HAS been lately sold by W. Smalley, to James Garrard Jr. John L. Hickman, Willis Field and Eliza Warfield consequently his stud will be altered; but all engagements and contracts for seasons made by those who thought proper to send mares to him, when he was expected to stand on David's fork, will be considered valid, if the persons will it.
W. SMALLEY.
The full blooded English Race Horse, TUP,
WILL stand this season, at the farm of James Garrard, jun. three miles from Paris, on Stoner, in Bourbon county; where he will cover mares at Twenty-two Dollars the season, to be paid the 1st day of September next, or Eighteen Dollars with the mare—Twelve Dollars the single leap, to be paid at the time of covering—Ten pounds to insure a mare with foal, and in case the owner sells or disposes of the mare, the owners of the horse, are discharged from all responsibility as insurers.—The season will commence the 27th day of March, and end the 1st day of August. Good pasture, well enclosed, will be furnished gratis, to all mares sent above the distance of twelve miles—board will be furnished servants that may be sent with mares from a distance, and every kind of grain upon the most reasonable terms; all mares sent, shall be strictly attended to, but we are not liable for accidents or escapes.
TUP is a beautiful dark bay, full fifteen hands three inches high, remarkable for his strength, form and activity—he was brought from London, by Will. Smalley, in the fall of 1801, in the American ship Gen. Lincoln. He has covered two seasons in Virginia. Certificates from men of the first rank and respectability there, now in our possession, prove him to be superior, as a foal-getter, to any horse in Virginia, either imported or country bred.—Numbers of mares put to the TUP, in Virginia, were put before, to the best horses in that state, and the foals by TUP, were superior in form and activity. Some few of the certificates are hereunto subjoined.
PEDIGREE.
The bay horse, called TUP, foaled in 1796, was gotten by Javelin out of Flavia. Javelin was got by Eclipse; his dam by Spector; his grand dam by Blank; great grand dam by Second; great, great grand dam by Stanyan's Arabian; great, great, great grand dam by King William's black Barb, out of Christopher Darcy's royal mare. Flavia was gotten by the Ferrer's Arabian called Plunder; her dam, miss Euston, by Snap; grand dam by Blank; great grand dam by Cartouch, out of the Sore Heels mare; great, great grand dam of Highflyer—TUP, in 1798, won a sweepstakes of an hundred guineas each at New-Market, (five subscribers) beating Mr. Heathcote's Vivalda, &c. A true copy from the stud book and racing calendar.
(Signed,)
JAMES WEATHERBY.
London, January 21, 1802.
Performance of TUP.
Wednesday, July 9, 1798, New-Market, England—a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, two years old, five subscribers.
Mr. Turner's Colt, by Javelin, out of Flavia (Tup) 1 Mr. R. Heathcote's Vivalda, 2 Mr. W. Allon's Queen James, 3
Performance of the dam of TUP (Flavia.)
1777, New-Market, 100 guineas each. Lord Ferrer's Bay Filley Flavia, by his Arabian, 1 Mr. Burlton's Black Colt Pigmy, by Damascus, 2 Lord Ossory's Filly, by his Arabian, 3 Two to one on Flavia—Extract from the Racing Calendar, for 1777.
W. FRAZER.
It is unnecessary to comment on the performances of old Eclipse. It is well known that at an early age he could distance any horse in England; and that it was found necessary, to publicly forbid his running any more, as no horse dare meet him. He afterwards covered at fifty guineas a mare. Javelin was one of
his best sons. He covered at ten guineas a mare, and etc to the brood. He is the to some of the best horses on the British turf.—
TUP, in his young days, was allowed by the best judges in England to be preferable to an Arabian, having all their qualities and elegance of limb with the great strength of old Eclipse. Flavia at three years old won a sweepstakes of a hundred guineas each, four subscribers at New-Market, see racing calendar for 1777, succeeding calendars prove her of high repute as a mare; she was many years kept as a fine brood mare, and was always put to the best horses.
Fall season gratis, to all mares that do not prove with foal, that are put by the season, provided the seasons are paid annually agreeable to the terms of the advertisement.
JAMES GARRARD, Jr.
I do certify, that in the season of 1802 I put two mares to W. Smalley's Tup, which has produced two of the finest fillies, I think, I ever bred, and I have been in the habit of breeding fine colts for several years from fine horses, to wit: Pantaloon, Old Medley, Shark, Highflyer, &c.
Will. Frazar.
Virginia, Spotsylvania, Sept. 6, 1803.
I do certify, that I had two colts, got by the imported horse Tup, one of which died about three months old, the other is superior to any colt the mare ever bro't by other horses to the number of four, both in point of size and figure, and I have every reason to believe him a sure foal getter.
John Wharton.
Virginia, Culpepper County, September 15, 1803.
I do certify, that the imported horse Tup has stood in my neighborhood for two seasons past, and his colts that I have seen are uncommonly fine, particularly one of my own; I think him one of the best foal getters that ever stood in these parts, and I really regret he is about to be moved out of my reach.
Collett Conway.
Orange County, Virginia, August 22, 1803.
I do hereby certify that the imported horse Tup has stood in my neighborhood for two seasons past; the colts of his getting are uncommonly fine; I have one high formed and really elegant; I think him the finest foal getter that ever stood in these parts, and do really regret he is about to be removed out of my reach.
John Gibson.
Virginia, Orange County, September 19, 1803.
I do certify, that the imported horse Tup has stood two seasons in my neighborhood; I have some of his colts, and think them elegant, high formed and large, and I believe him to be a sure foal getter.
Wm. Morson.
Virginia, Orange County, 22d September, 1803.
I do certify, that the imported horse Tup has stood for two seasons past in my neighborhood; I have seen many of his colts, and do think them superior to any colts that ever were in Orange; my father has a colt got by Tup, equal to any colt in America.
Joseph Morson.
I do certify, that the imported horse Tup has stood two seasons past in my neighborhood; I have seen many of his colts, which were remarkably elegant, high formed and large, and I believe Tup to be a sure foal getter.
U. Mallory.
Orange County, 22d Sept.
Tup has stood two seasons in my neighborhood; I have seen several of his colts, and think them remarkably fine—I have one myself which I think superior to any I ever had—I have not reason to believe but he is a sure foal getter, and cannot but regret that he is about to leave the neighborhood.
James Williams.
Orange, September 23, 1803.
I am well acquainted with James Williams, William Morton and Joseph Alcock, who have given certificates relating to the imported horse Tup. They are all men of the first respectability in Virginia—The other gentlemen I am not acquainted with.
George Johnson.
Paris, March 24, 1804.
Many other certificates to the same effect are now in my possession, which any person may see upon application. TUP will be shown in Lexington at May court.
JAMES GARRARD, Jr.
Political, Commercial and Moral REFLECTIONS On the late cession of LOUISIANA To the United States By ALLAN B. MAGNUSSON. For sale at this office.