Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1803-02-15 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVI.—N o . 857.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1803.
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to Dr. SAMUEL BROWN, for medical services, will please to call on me, in Lexington, and either pay off their accounts, or give du-bills—Dr. Brown being determined to have a final settlement of all his accounts, hopes that those who do not find it convenient at present to make payment, will not hesitate to give their obligations. THOS. C. DAVIS. Dec. 7th, 1802.
THE SUBSCRIBER
INTENDS going to Philadelphia early in the spring, requests all those who are indebted to him, either by bond, note or book account, to pay by the first of February next—those who fail to comply with the above request will not be entitled to a credit hereafter, and will have their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection.
He has on hand a handsome assortment of MERCHANDISE, which he will sell low for Cash, Tobacco, Country Linen, Bees-wax, Goose Feathers, &c.
Has just received a Handsome Assortment of QUEENS' WARE, COTTON CARDS, And daily expects a large assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, &c. and a handsome collection of Books. GEORGE ANEDRSON. Lexington, Jan. 5, 1803.
N. B. A FARM about three miles from Lexington on the Tate's creek road either to sell or rent. Apply as above.
WALKER BAYLOR & SON. Have just received on consignment, a quantity of WINE, RUM, AND FISH OIL, Which they will sell on a moderate advance for CASH only. They have also on hand SPANISH ACID, by the quart or cask. And expect by the first arrivals to receive SUPERFINE CLOTHS, BLANKETS & other woollens, SPANISH and FRENCH INDIGO. Lexington, Dec. 17th, 1802.
THE Co-partnership of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. having this day expired—All those indebted to said firm either by bond, note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment to John Jordan Jun. or Andrew F. Price, or steps will be taken to compel the same. JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co.
N. B. The business in future will be done by JOHN JORDAN JUN. who has a Large and General Assortment of MERCHANDISE, which he is determined to dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash, Hemp, Country Linen, or approved produce.—No Credit. Lexington, K. Nov. 20th, 1802.
CLARKSVILLE.
PURSUANT to a Resolution of the Board of Trustees, of the Town of Clarksville, will be sold at public auction, in the town of Jeffersonville, all the unhold inn and out LOTS of the said town of Clarksville. The sale will commence on Monday the twenty-first day of March next, at 10 o'clock. A credit of twelve months will be given—bond and approved security will be required.
By order of the Board. WILLIAM CLARKE, S. T. C. Clarkeville, } Dec. 22d, 1802. } 2m
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to JOHN C. OWINGS & Co. are requested to make payment to the Subscriber, before the 15th of March next. The situation of the company will not admit of their giving longer indulgence.—And those who have demands against said firm, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment.
JAMES MORRISON, Agent for J. C. Owings & Co. Lexington, Jan. 24, 1803. 4p
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.
TROTTER & SCOTT, Have just received, and are now opening, A Large & Compleat assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Of the latest importations from Europe. Consisting of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Groceries, Queens', China & Glass Ware, & Window Glass; Together with a number of articles too tedious to enumerate.
All of which being purchased lower than any imported into this state, will be sold accordingly, for CASH IN HAND. Lexington, November 17, 1802.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber, (out of his stable) A SADDLE, almost new, has been used about three months; the maker's name is Seth Creigh, which will be found under the skirt of the saddle. Any person who will give such information as will enable me to prosecute the thief, shall have the above reward, or FIVE DOLLARS for the Saddle only. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, 21st Dec. 1803.
In all probability the Saddle will be offered for sale in this neighbourhood.
NEW & CHEAP GOODS.
WILLIAM WEST, Has just received in addition to his former assortment, the following MERCHANDISE, Viz.
Pine Cloths and Cassimers, Coarse do. and Coatings, Elastic do. and Flannels, Scarlet Cardinals, Filled Stockings and Gloves, Worsted and Cotton Stockings, Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Fancy Swan-down, Velvets, Thickflets and Corduroys, Irish Linens and Calicoes, Umbrellas, Blistered Steel, Pennsylvania made Axes and Castings, Madder and Indigo, Copers and Allum, Mace and Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Green and Bohea Tea, Pewter and Tin ware, Ladies' Elegant Muffs and Tippets, White and Coloured furr Trimings, Lace and Edgings, Spelling Books, Slates, Paper and Ink Powder. Which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash, or approved Country Produce.
LEXINGTON LIBRARY.
AT a meeting of the Directors, Friday, February 5th, 1803, RESOLVED, That the Treasurer be directed to bring suits against all persons indebted to the corporation, who refuse to settle their accounts, and that he make report of the same to the April meeting, together with a particular statement of the funds.
Attest JOHN TILFORD, Sec'y. Mr. B. STOUT, Treasurer.
FROM the above resolve, the gentlemen interested in the Library will see the necessity of immediate payment—and I flatter myself, that those whose philanthropy has induced them to embark in so noble an institution, will not suffer that embarkation to be disgraced by suits. To avoid which, the accounts will be put into the hands of the Librarian for settlement on the 11th, and continue there till the 26th instant, and suits will be immediately instituted on all that remain unsettled on that day. BENJ. STOUT, Tr. L. L. 6th February 1803. 3p
ROUND TEXT COPIES, Maybe had at this Office, Price 2/3.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a public house.
500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunhams-Town, seven from Williamsburg, and eleven to twelve from the Ohio river.
1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brush creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T.
5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, containing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones.
4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chineworth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M c Millin.
1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river.
325 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared.
116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern.
An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place.
The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had.—For further particulars enquire of the subscribers.
JOHN JORDAN, Jan. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky, } January 14th, 1803. }
IN THE PRESS,
And will shortly be published, A REPORT OF THE CAUSES, DETERMINED BY THE LATE SUPREME COURT, FOR THE DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY, AND BY THE COURT OF APPEALS, IN WHICH THE TITLES TO LAND WERE IN DISPUTE. By JAMES HUGHES.
Proposals for publishing this work by subscription, were circulated nearly two years ago, under the signature of Thomas Todd and James Hughes, it having been the intention of Colonel Todd, to join in the work.
In order to enable Mr. Bradford, to know who to deliver books to as subscribers, it will be necessary for those Gentlemen who have subscription papers to forward them to him.
This volume contains the Causes decided from the establishment of the District Court on the Western waters, to the end of the March Term of the Court of Appeals, in the year 1801.
The Author is preparing materials for a second volume, which will probably be published in the beginning of the next year. Lexington, January 12, 1803.
FRESH MEDICINE.
Just arrived from Philadelphia, at our shop, near the Stray-Pen, Lexington, and to be sold for Cash Fine Linen, or Flax-Seed.
Also RED CLOVER SEED, FOR SALE. ANDW. M c CALLA & Co.
DEFENSIVE AND DESCRIPTIVE REMARKS, ON THE
Tennessee Company Purchase.
ON the 24th day of January, in the year seventeen hundred and ninety five, the legislature of Georgia, in a full session assembled, in perfect conformity with their own constitution; did, by virtue of the powers to them delegated by the same, bargain and sell unto Zachariah Cox, Matthias Maher and their associates for a valuable consideration (acknowledged by the proper officers, to have been received into the treasury of state,) all that tract or parcel of land, denominated and known by the name of the Tennessee Company Purchase; which purchase embraces the Great Bend of the river Tennessee, together with a vast quantity of first rate bottom, which stretches itself along the South bank of said river for upwards of thirty miles, including at least, one hundred and fifty thousand acres or the most fertile and productive land on the continent of Western America.
Notwithstanding the solemnity, legality, and perfect constitutionality of the above mentioned grant of land to Cox, and his associates; the very next assembly of Georgia, did, contrary to all law precedent, and the principles of justice, pass a declaration, (for it cannot properly be termed a law) declaring the sale and grant made by the legislature aforesaid, to the land in question, utterly null and forever void!!! and to crown this their most extraordinary unparallelled preposterous declaration, they then caused the record, which was made for said land, to be drawn by violence from the archives of the state, and publicly committed to the flames!!! What motive or notions, induced this rummad speculative assembly, to assume such unconstitutional, impolitic, and despotic powers, as to make and pass this their illegal, iniquitous and infamous declaration; I know not, but certain it is they did it, which serves either as a monument of their profound ignorance or abandoned principles, for nothing can be more obviously clear and certain beyond all manner of doubt, than that this their lunatic proceedings, has not, nor cannot affect the right of the company, (nor any of their grantees) to the said land in the smallest degree, for where an individual, or individuals, are parties to, and interested in any contract, which has or may hereafter be made, with either of the legislatures in any of the American states; that state, so contracting, as well as the individuals themselves, with whom they may have contracted, are forever after (without the mutual concurrence of all the parties any way interested) irrevocably precluded and barred from undoing of themselves what they have once so deliberately ratified and confirmed forever.
These rights & this doctrine is expressly guaranteed and recognized to every citizen, not only by the great confederated compact of united America, but likewise by the different state constitutions, and the universal principles of law and justice.
If notwithstanding the sacred right of the company, and their grantees, to the peaceable enjoyment of said purchase; we could conceive it possible for the state of Georgia, to be so impolitic and iniquitous as to oppose them in it, would not all public faith in that state be greatly weakened if not totally destroyed! the constitution flagrantly violated with unexampled impunity! and the sacred temple of justice rent asunder and buried in the wreck of violated fundamental law! "Forbid it justice," forbid it good policy, and forbid it people of Georgia.
WERTER.
24th January, 1803. 3w
TAKEN up by the subscriber, lying in Scott County, on the waters of Eagle creek, one black HORSE, five years old next spring, branded on the near shoulder O, part of one of his hind feet white, scar on his right knee, fourteen hands high; appraised to 10l.
BENJ. ROBINSON. Jan. 11th, 1803.
From the Morning Chronicle.
IN the preceding number, I concluded to wait until the President should have laid before the House of Representatives, the papers relative to the cession of Louisiana, or the arrival of the dispatches now on their way from the French Government to the President—but by very recent letters from Europe, which arrived yesterday, we are satisfactorily informed that owing to the disastrous state of the island of St. Domingo. The First Consul, has altered the destinations of the troops from Louisiana, and changing their commander from general Bernadotte to general Victor, turns his whole force to the conquest of that island, making it the whole object of his transatlantic military operations, for the present.—The circumstance is so important in itself, as it relates to the present situation of our country—that I must add a few more observations on the interesting subject, and shew in the first instance what is the ostensible cause at the Spanish court, for ceding Louisiana to France.
Political circumstances often embolden pretenders to urge chimærical rights, & their no less chimærical opponents readily yield to their pressure what they have no better right to cede. The First Consul by his power and intrigue, having overturned the duke of Tuscany & threw him on the German empire for indemnity, establishes a younger branch of the house of Bourbon with the title of king of Etruria, on the Ducal throne, and though the change is absolutely made to answer his own purposes he persuades the Spanish king, that the favour conferred on his house is of such a magnitude, that he cannot consistent with, the duties he owes the French nation, fully establish the king of Etruria on the throne, unless his most Catholic majesty will give up Louisiana freed from every embarrassment, connected with it since the reign of Louis the 14th. Notwithstanding the changes which that country has undergone, springing from explicit national arrangements, sanctioned by national treaties, defended by the laws of nations, and which now the arm of power inflexibly overturns, in the solo of the first consul at the head of the military republic of France.
If the United States absurdly recognize his absurd pretensions to Louisiana, as bounded in the reign of Louis XIV, it will be but a temporary compliance.
History sufficiently proves, that this district of country has for two centuries been the seeds of animosities and contentions, it is a matter of record that in order to have some plausible pretence for setting on foot a project for changing the face of affairs in France, and to call the public mind from too close a consideration of its domestic concerns, the settlement of Louisiana was thought the most convenient, and all imaginable pains were taken to represent it as a paradise, and a place from whence inexhaustible riches might be derived, provided due encouragement could be obtained from government. For this purpose it was thought requisite that a new company should be erected to make way for which Crozat was induced to and did resign his grant.
This occasioned the noise that was made about the Mississippi at that period, not in France only, but throughout all Europe, which was filled with romantic stories of the vast fruitfulness of the banks of this great river, and the incredible wealth that was likely to flow from thence, and those accounts, though true in part, in the end proved ruinous to many—the termination of the war of 1756, at the same time that it broke up the flourishing and happy settlement of Acadia in the east, broke the spirits of the French settlement in the north and west—the subsequent cession of the eastern banks of the Mississippi to Spain, the horrid oppression of Ulloa, the tyranny of O'Riely, and the attending curses of national despotism and religious fanaticism, which the establishment of the Spanish monarchy enthusiastically cultivate and support, have all combined to oppress, check, and almost destroy the inhabitants of eastern Louisiana. Certainly their agriculture has not flourished, and their trade would have remained insignificant, had it not been for the active enterprise of the American merchant, and the surplus produce of the industry of the American settlers, cultivating the banks of the Mississippi and lands situated on its connecting streams—the lower country is at present occupied by settlers under different titles, of French, Spanish, and English governors, and the dippity title of simple possession—It will for a very considerable time, continue the hot-bed of national discontent, unless prompt movements are made, permanently to embrace that country in the arms of, and if necessary by the arms of

of the union. Its occupancy and cultivation by the industrious citizens of the United States, will give stability to our country, and bury a bone of contention which European powers have so long been gnawing at.
The records of original arrangements between the British and French kings on the re-establishment of the peace of '62 '63, had in view the removal of all subjects of dispute, with regard to the limits of the British and French territories on the continent of America; and with this object in view, the river and port of Mobile, and the whole district of Louisiana, on the east side of the river of the Mississippi, was ceded, except the town of New Orleans, and the island on which it is situated, which was to remain to France—provided—attended—Provided that the navigation of the Mississippi should be equally free to the subjects of Great Britain and France in its whole length, from its source to the sea, and expressly that part which is between the said land of New Orleans, and the west bank of the river, as well as its passage both in and out of its mouth. It was further expressly stipulated, that the vessels belonging to the subjects of either nation should not be stopped, visited, or subjected to the payment of any duty whatsoever. These rights and these privileges cannot be misunderstood—fully possessed of these rights relative to the free use of the waters of the Mississippi, Great Britain transferred them to us, and the transfer was sanctioned by the Spanish king, who had received a cession of Louisiana from the French. This right, and these extensive privileges are now interfered with, and the First Consul is to come into possession of Louisiana, trampling on those rights and annulling those privileges. Can this system be tamely submitted to? can the representatives of the free born sons of America, crouch under the broad spreading foot of power usurped? can they tamely permit any nation, however buoyant in the annals of military fame, to deprive them of the use of those streams which nature's God has caused to flow through luxuriant countries, for the accommodation of a people, he predestined to cultivate its banks? It is impossible. The spirit of our people, the dignity of our government, and the rights of man in civilized society combine to forbid it. It cannot—it must not be—Our house of representatives will not permit the important interests of the community at large, to flow on in a languid current. An absolute interference with our rights already exists; we know only the aggressor, and prompt measures may surely be taken to check the operating evil, without just cause of offence to any other power—what reason can possibly be given for delay? are we not supported by the solemnity of old and recent treaties?—have we not justice, rights and imperious necessity on our side? shall we wait until we are hunted down, by specious arguments, or real terrors? shall we, bereft of every ally, wait submissively until the deep plan long concerted, and kept profoundly secret, bursts upon our astonished senses;—let us rise at once, and at the head of our existing troops, possess New Orleans and Mobile. Then we will be in a situation to negotiate. Then, if necessary, we will extinguish the pretended right, relieving the pecuniary wants of the ostensible owner of the district—he offers to sell, we claim the right of pre-emption, and can afford to give more for it than any other nation, and can fight longer and more effectually for its possession than any other. We had surely better do this by rapid military operations, than stand gaping in amazement, staggered by the force of truth, and yet crying out is all this possible? Yes, it is possible, a part of it is acting; a conspiracy (which eventually will become one against the whole continent of America) is begun, such as never was contemplated before, because it never was practicable before, and its object is in part completed, before we have adverted to its existence.
Where is the spirit of seventy-six? Where have our patriots and our heroes fled? Will our government commit itself in the first instance to cobweb negotiations, to a flimsy faith, when an event, when a revolution, as extraordinary as that of France itself, is under issue; when its advanced murmurs, like the forebodings of an earthquake, make the banks of the Mississippi tremble, and shake our western settlements to their centre? It is a solemn truth, my countrymen, that if our rights are not reclaimed and full possession taken of New Orleans before the following three months expire, the freedom of the navigation of the western waters will never be repossessed by the United States, without an immense expenditure of blood and money, & a lengthy solemn war. Humanity, interest & honor combined, call aloud upon our government to embrace this happy moment, this important opportunity, to possess ourselves of New Orleans and Mobile. From New Orleans the communication is very easy with West Florida, either directly into the bay of Mobile, or by means of the Bayou of St. John, a little creek which is navigable for vessels of four feet draft, six miles up from Lake Panchartrain, where there is a landing place, at which vessels load and unload.—This is about two miles from the town.
The entrance of the Bayou of St. John is defended by a small battery mounting six guns. There are some
plantations on the Bayou on the road from thence to New Orleans.
Your danger now you know; Then take this time the gods bestow, And hasten to the stream, let wide the door; March forth, and drive the bristly herd before.
CORIOLANUS.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 9. The following letter from the president of the United States, was received by governor Garrard, by yesterday's mail, and by him politely handed for publication.
Washington, Jan. 18, 1803.
SIR, Soon after the date of my letter to you of December 16th, the memorial of the senate and house of representatives of Kentucky, to the president of the U. S. and the senate and house of representatives of congress, came to hand. In that letter I informed you that we had reason to believe that the suspension of the right of deposit at New Orleans, was an act merely of the Intendant, unauthorized by his government; that immediately on information of it we had taken measures to have it rectified, and that we had been seconded in these by the cordial interposition of the minister of his Catholic Majesty, residing here. Further information, showing that this act of the Intendant was unauthorized, has strengthened our expectation that it will be corrected.
In order, however, to provide against the hazards which beset our interests and peace in that quarter, I have determined, with the approbation of the senate, to send James Monroe, late governor of Virginia, with full powers to him and our ministers in France and Spain, to enter with those governments into such arrangements as may effectually secure our rights and interests in the Mississippi, and in the country eastward of that. He is now here and will depart immediately. In the meantime knowing how important it is that the obstructions shall be removed in time for the produce which will begin to descend the river in February, the Spanish minister has at our request, reiterated his interposition with the Intendant of N. Orleans.
I enclose you a resolution of the house of representatives on this subject, which with the measures taken by the executive, will I hope furnish new grounds for the confidence which the legislature of Kentucky is pleased to express in the government of the U. S. and evince to them that that government is equally and impartially alive to the interests of every portion of the union. I pray you to accept assurances of my high respect and consideration. TH. JEFFERSON. The Gov. of Kentucky.
LETTER
From the honorable John Breckinridge, to his friend near Frankfort.
Washington, 20th Jan. 1803
DEAR SIR, The conduct of the Intendant at New Orleans, has excited considerable sensibility here, and it would have been much greater had it not been pretty generally believed that the measure was not authorized by the court of Spain.—Measures for redress were taken very early by the president, and Spanish minister here, believing that the Intendant was acting without authority, sent a pilot boat to Orleans with dispatches, hoping that by his interposition, things would be reinstated in their former condition.
The subject was also taken up by the house of representatives, and after sundry discussions, in all of which there appeared but one sentiment as to our natural as well as stipulated rights to the navigation of the Mississippi, and of the unalterable determination of the general government to support it.
The conduct however of the Intendant in this instance, has plainly manifested, that from the present arrangements we cannot promise to our commerce much prosperity or duration. Indeed I am satisfied that the tranquility of the Union will be liable to such frequent interruptions that, it cannot be long preserved in such a state of things; and I am equally satisfied, that the western commerce cannot prosper—under these impressions I was much gratified at the appointment of Mr. Monroe, as minister plenipotentiary to the courts of France and Spain, who in conjunction with our ministers resident there, will, I trust, be able to accomplish an object which I conceive all important to the western states, and without which they
will never rise to that prosperity & importance designed for them by nature; I mean the enlargement of our territory on the east side of the Mississippi to such an extent as will effectually secure our commerce on that river.
Unfortunately, however, for the western people, should Orleans continue shut up against them, until the result of the mission is known, considerable injury will be sustained.—But we must submit to it. It is the course which the existing state of things has induced the president to take, and which seems to promise us ultimately, the greatest and most lasting good. Should however the mission prove abortive, and should our rights continue to be denied or interrupted, I have confidence that the general government will resort not only to those measures which will completely invest us with, but as completely protect us in, its enjoyment. In such a resort, there cannot fail to be an union of sentiment and of action. No American of whatever party he may be, can hesitate in assisting to restore the violated rights of so large a portion of the community.
I am far from thinking therefore that the western affairs wear an unpropitious aspect; for admitting the interdiction shall be taken off tomorrow, this government will, I trust never consent to the continuance of a state of things so precarious and destructive as the present. The whole commerce of near half a million of people, ought not to remain subject to the whim or avarice of foreign officers, not liable (so far as I know) to be controuled by any authority on this side of the Atlantic. Some new arrangements ought to be made on this subject, at least. But I look forward to arrangements of a higher and different nature, as being the probable result of this mission. I look for such an acquirement of territory on the Mississippi, at least, as will forever free our commerce from the controul of every foreign nation, and place it where it must ultimately be placed, under the exclusive direction of our government:—Colonel Monroe is now here, and expects to sail from N. York about the first of next month; and I think it probable we shall hear from him by midsummer.
With my usual respect and esteem I am, My dear Sir, Your friend and servant: JOHN BRECKINRIDGE.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY last spring, a negro man, named
BARTLET,
Supposed to be about twenty five years of age, five feet eight or ten inches high, uncommonly stout and broad across the shoulders, very dark complexion, his eyes sunk deep in his head, and when spoken to generally puts on a smile, but at other times he has a thoughtful ill look, and possessing a great share of cunning acquiescence.
He was formerly owned by col. William Montgomery of Lincoln county Kentucky, and brought from thence by Henry Hall of Shelby county, in the year 1801.
I have been informed he was taken up on the Tennessee river by a detachment of troops under the command of capt. Purdy, and was put in irons; that officer for reasons but known to himself, thought proper to release him and keep him as a waiter a considerable time, until he arrived in the neighbourhood of Nashville. The fellow then left him on being threatened with chastisement. It is not known where he aims to go, but it is believed to Kentucky to his former place of residence, or the North Western side of the Ohio.
Any person who will apprehend and deliver the said Negro to the subscriber shall receive the above reward of One Hundred Dollars.
ABNER GREEN.
Natchez, 18th January, 1803. 6w
TAKEN up by George Speers, living in Green county, on Russell's creek, one chestnut sorrel Mare, about fourteen hands one inch high, about eleven years old, branded with T on the left shoulder and jaw, a natural pacer; appraised to £7. 10. Also, a bright sorrel horse colt, one year old last spring, about twelve and a half hands high, a small star in his forehead, branded on the left shoulder with J B, a natural trotter; appraised to £7. 10.
JAMES HARRIS, J. P. October 19th, 1802. *
LEXINGTON, FEBRUARY 15, 1803.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchez, to his friend in this town, dated January 20th, 1803.
The reptile Spaniards act in a most hostile manner towards our citizens and commerce. With degrading remarks that the people of the United States have no national character—that they are a divided, weak, quarrelsome people, without energy—and that they have nothing to fear from them. Such language is too insulting.
To give you a further view of our aggrieved situation, I will only state that a few days since a parcel of cotton arrived at New Orleans, the bales being so damaged that it was necessary to have them repacked before shipped. They were landed by paying 6 per cent duty, and cannot be re-shipped on board an American vessel, but must on re-shipment pay 6 per cent more, as Spanish produce on board a Spanish bottom. This rule will hold good in all instances where a landing is made in any case. I trust 700,000 persons will not wait for Mr. Jefferson to go through all the forms, ceremonies and etiquette of the courts of Spain and Bonaparte, before they determine whether it will be best to drive the miscreants from their waters or not. I say start and drive them with the Spring flood and then negotiate. We can now get the whole province without the loss of one drop of blood, and let the French get there 'twill be otherwise.
P. S. I have in my power to state that the fortifications at New Orleans are in no sort of repair, and that there are no effective troops in the province. The town duty is now done by the militia, and that from one end of the province to the other they are almost in a state of revolt. In my humble opinion three thousand Kentucky militia would put the U. S. in possession of the fairest country in the universe, without the shedding of one man's blood. Good God! can all western America be dead to their true interests, and will they pass over the present favorable moment to possess themselves of advantages that will never have an end, or will they blindly allow themselves to come under the French yoke of tyranny? How is it that the pens of thousands lie dormant on this most alarming occasion? That which is and will be death to western America if allowed, and life if speedily stopped! Let me beseech all those who subsist on the branches of the Mississippi to arm and defend their dearest rights and national privileges.
NATCHEZ, JAN. 11.
The following appears to the Editor to be of so interesting a nature to the United States; that he hastens to publish it; it was enclosed to him from New Orleans, and there can be no doubt of its authenticity.
FROM LOUISIANA.
Translation of the Royal Order for the delivery of this Province, viz.
I have received the following information from the minister of war, by a paper of the 15th current, the senior, Don Pedro Cevallos, said to me what follows.—
THE King having ceded to the French republic, the colony or province of Louisiana, with the extent that it actually has; and as it was possessed by the French when they ceded it to his Catholic Majesty; I communicate to you the royal order, that disposition may be made for the delivery of the said province to the French commissary or commissaries, that for this effect shall present themselves with due authority, from the government of the said republic; which royal resolutions I have transmitted to the captain general of Louisiana, advertising him, that it was also the will of the King in what respects fixed regiments, and other Veteran troops, that garrison that province, that the individuals that voluntarily wish, to remain under the dominion of his majesty, may pass (the delivery of the province being made) to the Havannah where they will receive their destination.
I communicate to you this royal order, that you may concur in what respects you, to the accomplishment of this sovereign determination. God preserve you many years. SOLEN.
Madrid, July 30, 1802.
The following letter from Natchez, although not of so late a date as some others, contains information not before received. Gaz. Ed.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchez, to his correspondent near this place, dated January 15.
"Since the shutting of the port of New Orleans, business has become extremely dull, and scarcely worth attending to.
"The Spaniards behave of late very rudely to our citizens, and appear to be actually engaged in fortifying the town,
of New Orleans—'tis said they are making a chain of enormous size, no doubt with a view to totally obstruct the navigation of the river—we view our situation as a most critical one, and know not at what moment we shall be denied the use of the river. I will name to you one or two instances of their behaviour: Col. John Ellis of this place, descended the river to New Orleans, with his crop of cotton. By some means or other, he found it necessary to land a part of it on the wharfs. The intendant soon after walked past the spot where it was piled, and in a most rude manner ordered it on board the boat in a given length of time, so short, that the hands were obliged to pile it in any manner, the soonest done. The consequence was that the boat capized and discharged her cargo in the stream. After much labor and risque, it was regained and put on shore to dry; it was with the utmost difficulty was the cotton allowed to be re-shipped by colonel Ellis. Another is, Sir William Dunham of this place, who had some goods arrived from London, on board the Fame—she was ordered to anchor in the stream, where boats was to receive the cargo for this place. The boat along side had a part of her cargo on board when a gale arose which lasted several days, and not allowed to go to the shore with her cargo for protection. The consequence was, that at least 1000 dollars worth of these goods were totally destroyed. Such is the uniform conduct of those people towards our citizens and our commerce. In the spring when hundreds of flat boats are landing and many of their cargoes to be exported, what will be the damage which our people must sustain by such barbarous usage. Is it possible that Americans will tamely submit to such treatment. Now is the fair moment for us to add one of the first countries under Heaven to ours."
To the Editors of the Kentucky Gazette, and Guardian of Freedom.
GENTLEMEN,
Observing in the papers severally edited by you, certain anonymous pieces addressed to me, I now inform you, the authors, and the people, that all questions and doubts suggested respecting my political tenets, shall be duly noticed by me, in my addresses to the electors in their several public assemblies.
Not to mention the obvious impropriety of entering into newspaper controversies with impertinent and calumniating scribblers, whose opposition is manifestly personal, not political, and who delight in traduction and abuse, so long as their fictitious names secure them from responsibility;—it will be acknowledged, that as the circulation of newspapers in the district for which I offer, would not reach the twentieth part of the electors, the course which I adopt is that by which the public enquiry will be best informed, with regard to my pretensions.
I am gentlemen, Very respectfully, Your fellow citizen, J. H. DAVEISS. Frankfort, 10th Feb. 1803.
Mr. Printer, I will thank you to publish the following, as a complete answer to all the inflammatory pieces of Coriolanus. JUSTICE.
From the Boston Chronicle.
LOUISIANA.
It would be just as absurd to put the human body on a rack to cure the finger ache, as at this time to go to war with the Spaniards to obtain and secure a convenient place of deposit on the banks of the Mississippi; and yet an immediate appeal to arms is strongly recommended in some of our newspapers. When we made our treaty with Spain, in 1795, our right to the navigation of that river was never made a question. But the privilege of having a landing place for our goods was a different affair. That was granted by the Spaniards as a matter of "special grace and favor," for which we have not yet given a valuable consideration. It was further agreed by the Spanish government to point out another place, if they did not choose to continue this favor at New Orleans. No such place was assigned by the late information, nor does it appear that it has been refused. If we could be at war in the Mississippi, and at peace every where else, there might be something said in excuse for this mad policy. In commencing hostilities at New Orleans, we should expose our whole commerce abroad, to instant depredation; and the mercantile interest of this country, would suffer in every nerve.
Some people talk of hostilities, as if it was a party of pleasure. Spain, at this moment, is connected by treaty with France, Holland, Portugal, and Italy.—To strike at her possessions, is to strike at her friends. Two or three years hence, after ne-

gotiation has failed, and when a hostile spirit is demonstrated in the Spaniards, we may then consider the expediency, and count the cost of a war. But to fight first, and negotiate afterwards is just of a piece with all the rest of those wild projects which have already ruined one administration, and would disgrace a hundred others in the same manner, if they were equally as violent. Happily, times are changed; wisdom has taken the place of temerity, and there is but little doubt that an agreeable settlement of differences will be the consequence of a manly and skillful negotiation.
There are some people who would set the world in a blaze at both ends, to light them back to the places they have lost by their folly; and as they have but little hope, except in war and confusion, in their minds the sooner they come to this dreadful extremity the better.
There is in fact no way to secure a convenient place of deposit on the banks of this natural and necessary outlet, but to beg, buy, or capture it. If we are too proud to beg, we may be rich enough to buy; although it admits of some doubts whether we are strong enough to take and keep it by force. At any rate we must wait awhile before a step is taken, which involves the present, and even remote generations in an irretrievable calamity.
INTERESTING TO NON-RESIDENTS.
LAW OF KENTUCKY.
An Act respecting the sales of Lands for the non-payment of taxes.
Approved, Dec. 23, 1802. Be it enacted by the general assembly, that the register of the land office shall not dispose of any tract of land, the property of a non-resident, on account of any tax or taxes due thereon, until the first Monday in November 1804; and the auditor shall not transmit to the register a list of such lands, nor shall they be advertised as heretofore, in the year 1803; but when the tax that may be due upon any tract of land belonging to a non-resident shall not be paid according to law, there shall be charged by the auditor fifty per cent per annum thereon, from the time such tax became due, until the same be paid; and the said damages, as well as the principal sum, shall operate as a lien upon the land until the amount of said tax with the damages aforesaid be paid into the treasury.
This act shall be in force from its passage.
CHARLESTON, January 15.
SOUTH-CAROLINA BANK.
A plan of the most daring nature to rob the vaults of this bank, was discovered during the night of Friday last and on Saturday morning. About three weeks ago, a corporal of the city guard informed the porter of the bank, that while standing at the corner of the bank, he heard a noise of some person working under the ground or in the bank. Mr. Harvey, the deputy sheriff, having heard the same noise gave the like information; but on examination, nothing of the kind being discovered, it was thought no more of; but on Friday night, about eleven o'clock, Mr. M'Neill and his clerks, who live at the corner opposite the bank, observed a man lurking about the pavement next to the bank wall, who frequently stooped down to the pavement as if in the act of listening; struck by his conduct they went out, when the man made off. On examining the pavement, they found a brick loose and out of its place; supposing that this was the beginning of an attempt, they gave no alarm that night; in the morning the place was again looked at, when the brick was found in its place, and some fresh earth spread over it. On taking up the brick it was discovered that the earth below was taken away, or had caved in. On digging a little way down, a large vacancy was discovered, and some provision found lying at the bottom, also some tools by which the excavation had been made. Immediately after the legs of a man were seen, who appeared to be desirous of retreating to the drain in the street, but was prevented, the earth that had fallen in having blocked up the passage. Convinced that he could not escape, he told those at work to unearth him; that if they would stop he would deliver himself up, this being assented to, he came up, was apprehended and immediately committed to jail. On examination his name is found to be William Withers, that he came to this city about a year past from Kentucky, that he had brought some horses which he had disposed of and spent the money. It is also known, that during the last summer, he was very sick in this city, and being destitute of money, he had been obliged to lay in the Hay-market on South Bay, he was there seen by a benevolent gentleman of this city, who had him removed to his house, had medical assistance given, and supported him until his recovery, he then suddenly disappeared; it is supposed that he then began the nefarious business he was detected in; he says that he entered the public drain of Church street, near the French church on the 10th of October last, and that he
had been under ground ever since, but from appearances it is believed he had progressed from the grating which is in the intersection of Broad and Church street. At any rate he had worked through the palisade wall, and through the foundation of the bank, the latter of which is three feet and a half thick, this brought him to the wood cellar; a considerable quantity of wood here prevented his progress to the vaults, but it is believed that had he not been discovered, he would have found means to remove this. He owns, which cannot be doubted, that he has accomplices. On Saturday a man named William Rutner was apprehended about eight miles from the city, he is the man Mr. M'Neill and his clerks saw; another man named Abner Robinson, has also been committed by James Bentham esq. who is charged with being an accomplice.
As the court of Session is to sit shortly no doubt but it will be in our power to give a fuller account of this daring combination of villains.
LANCASTER, January 25.
All last week has been taken up in trying the articles of impeachment against Mr. Addison. The two first days of the week were spent in hearing the testimony. Those experienced in courts of law, who have attended the examination of the witnesses, unite in declaring they never knew any charges or allegations more accurately proven. Indeed, the single evidence examined in behalf of Mr. Addison, coincided with the evidence in support of the prosecution, except in a few immaterial points. Mr. Addison himself admitted the correctness of the statement; and, in his defence, gave a history of the whole transaction, in substance, and nearly in form as it was stated.
The substance of the charges proven is as follows: At a court of Common Pleas, for the county of Allegany, on 28th March 1801, after Judge Addison had delivered a charge to a petty jury, which had been impanelled to try an action of slander, Judge Lucas addressed the same jury. He thought (according to his own statement) that Mr. Addison's charge advised liberal damages; and his object was, to offer some considerations in mitigation of them. When he had ended, Mr. Addison observed to the jury, that he and Mr. Lucas differed; that probably they would often differ; and that though all he had said might be true, yet it did not apply to the question before them, and they ought not to pay any attention to it.
2d Charge. On the 22d June, 1801, at a court of quarter sessions for Allegany county, when only judges Addison and Lucas were on the bench, Mr. Addison delivered a charge to the grand jury. After he had ended, Mr. Lucas began to address the same jury. Mr. Addison interrupted him in a gentle manner, and desired a conference with him, on what he had to say, before he should proceed. To this Mr. Lucas objected, as Mr. Addison had not previously communicated to him what he had said. Mr. Lucas again attempted to address the jury, & was again hindered by Mr. Addison, who endeavoured to persuade him to desist, and desired to see what he had to communicate to the jury. Mr. Lucas then presented the paper, containing his charge, to Mr. Addison, which the latter did not receive. Mr. Addison then advised him to defer it until afternoon. This Mr. Lucas refused. Mr. Addison then suggested the propriety of choosing a constable first. Mr. Lucas thought his charge should be delivered first. The constable however was chosen; and Mr. Lucas insisted on addressing the jury. Mr. Addison made no resistance; but said the court might consider itself adjourned till 3 o'clock, P. M. and left the court house. Mr. Lucas thought he could not hold a court by himself, and followed after him.
In the afternoon Mr. Addison sent for Mr. M'Dowell, another judge of the court. After he came to the court house, Mr. Lucas told him what had passed in the forenoon. Mr. M'Dowell concurred with Mr. Addison. Insisting still on his right, Mr. Lucas attempted to address the jury. Mr. Addison interrupted him, bade him be silent, and told him if he would not desist, they would find means to make him. All this is admitted by Mr. Addison.
After the testimony was closed, Mr. Dallas addressed the senate in a very able and eloquent speech, which lasted about seven hours. He endeavored to establish, that all the judges of any court possess equal rights and powers; that any one of the associates may address a grand jury; that the right to do it was concurrent and not exclusive in the president of the court; and that the defence with which Mr. Addison was charged, was a high misdemeanor, and impeachable.
Mr. Addison also, in a very able and eloquent manner, took up both Friday and Saturday last, in his defence; in which he endeavored to prove, that it was a question of right, and not an offence, that was before the senate; that, not being an offence, it was not impeachable; that there was no previous law which was violated, by his preventing Mr. Lucas to deliver a charge to the grand jury; that the quo animo alone constituted the guilt of an action; that no wilful perversion of law, no malicious intention, could be proven upon him; that an error of judgment,
was no offence; and that it was not his act, but the act of the court, as the court in the year 1792, had entered into a regulation which gave the exclusive power of addressing the grand jury, upon all subjects that did not relate to their immediate duty, to the president of the court.
The attorney general began his reply to Mr. Addison yesterday morning, and finished last night. As far as we attended, during his reply, he discussed the subject with great clearness and accuracy. It is not becoming in us, to give an opinion on the merits of the impeachment, at this state of the business. We have given this statement to gratify the curiosity of our country subscribers, and trust it is an impartial one.
NEW-YORK, January 21.
The English and Turkish armies in Egypt live together on very disagreeable terms. The Mamelukes are in great force about Ghiza, and have defeated the Turks in several severe skirmishes, with considerable loss. It is the opinion of well informed men, that the Porte will not be able to maintain its authority in that country after it shall have been evacuated by the British.
On the 18th November a report prevailed in London that the Toulon fleet had put to sea, and had been joined by a squadron from Carthagena, which made the united force 27 sail of the line. The authority for this report, and the destination assigned to the fleet, was not ascertained.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18.
FROM CAPE FRANCOIS.
By the Broeder, Luft, arrived here on Saturday, we have received very late advices from Cape Francois. On the 23d of last month, a French brig, with 165 troops on board, arrived there from Brest. By this vessel they received information that 20,000 men were in readiness at Brest to embark for St. Domingo, 10,000 of whom were to be ordered to Louisiana, in case their services should not be required there. A merchant in Amsterdam wrote to his partner at the Cape that he had received payment for the French government bills drawn by Le Clerc, at 7 per cent. discount. The news had a great effect at the Cape; and government bills, which before were sold at 25 per cent. loss for goods, &c. were not to be had at 15 per cent. discount for cash, or 10 in exchange for merchandise. But it was expected that they would soon depreciate, as the government is continually emitting bills.
A circumstance took place at the Cape about the beginning of December, which excited much uneasiness among the American merchants. The general in chief being in want of money, levied the sum of 32,000 dollars on the merchants, and ordered the chamber of commerce to assess the proportion. This chamber consists of French merchants, who accordingly divided the sum to be paid by themselves and the American merchants so unequally that four American houses, viz. Messrs. Dodge, D'Arcy, and Stephenon, Hiller and Williams, and Dawson, were taxed 1000 dollars each, and the other merchants from 5 to 800 dollars. not one of the French paying more than from 2 to 500. Those who paid their contribution received a receipt to be repaid in cash in one month, or to be received for duties accruing thereafter. But there were many delinquents; in consequence of which gen. Rochambeau issued a proclamation, declaring that all those who should neglect to comply with the aforesaid exactions for 24 hours, should be arrested, their stores closed, and themselves dispatched to France. This compelled compliance in many. After three days, the general ordered that those who had persisted in disobeying his orders, should be arrested. Accordingly, in the course of that night Messrs. Dodge, Stephenon, Caty & Tracy, American merchants, together with about 15 French, were thrown into prison. They were here told, that unless they complied, they should be embarked on board a ship of war, and their property publicly sold. Preparations for executing those threats were actually made, when the friends of the prisoners paid the stipulated amount and they were released.
In consequence of the foregoing occurrences, a general meeting of the American merchants had been held for the purpose of petitioning redress. But it was believed the measure would be fruitless.
BOSTON, January 17.
FIRE!—again—FIRE! On Saturday evening last, about half past six, the town was again alarmed with the dreadful cry of
FIRE! which proved to be in the Museum, owned by Mr. Daniel Bowen, in Common-street. The building was so instantaneously enveloped in flames, that every exertion on the part of the inhabitants to preserve the adjacent houses proved ineffectual; and in one hour, the whole square of buildings, viz. the Museum with all its valuable collections, and improved as the dwelling of Mr. Wm. Doyle, the house occupied by Mrs. Pollard on one side, and on the other, the building owned and partly improved by Maj. Thomas Bumstead, and partly by Othello Pollard, which terminated at Bromfield's Lane—fell a prey to the devouring element.
By this dreadful calamity, four families were at once deprived of their residence, together with the greater part of their property. At present we are not able to determine the cause of this fatal disaster, but it is believed to exceed 50,000 dollars.
The distresses of this night however, did not end here; for the ruins of the above valuable buildings were scarcely extinguished, before the inhabitants were roused by another FIRE, bursting out at the North part of the town. It was soon discovered to be on Burditt's Wharf, bottom of Cross-street; and proceeded from a work shop occupied by Mr. Elijah Loring, which, together with an adjacent building, two valuable horses, a quantity of lime and other articles, the property of Mrs. Burditt and Mr. Loring, were in a short time entirely consumed. The spirited exertions of the citizens, notwithstanding the unfavorable circumstances of fatigue and want of buckets, prevented any further material injury. It is remarkable that this should be the second instance of Fire commencing this season, in a place which a little more than 12 months since was laid in ashes; and cannot fail to excite a suspicion that some evil minded persons may be among us.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives,
FRIDAY, January 21.
In committee of the whole.
The committee appointed on the 7th instant, to consider whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the Military Establishment of the United States, ask leave to submit the following resolutions to the consideration of the house.
Resolved, That there be added to the regiment of artillery, two teachers of music, whose pay, rations and clothing shall be the same as is by law allowed to the teachers of music in the regiment of infantry.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be authorised to appoint one teacher of the French language, and one teacher of drawing, to be attached to the corps of engineers, whose compensation shall not exceed the pay and emoluments of a captain.
Resolved, That the commanding officer of the corps of engineers be authorized to enlist for a term not less than three years, one artificer and eighteen men, to aid in making practical experiments, and for other purposes, to receive the same pay, rations and clothing, as are allowed to the artificers and privates in the army of United States, and the same bounty when enlisted for five years, and to be subject to the rules and articles of war.
Resolved, That the president of the United States be authorized to allow to the paymaster of the army, the adjutant and inspector of the army, and the military agent at Philadelphia, such sums each for clerk hire as their respective duties may, in his opinion, reasonably require.
The first resolution was agreed to—Ayes 35—Noes 21.
The second resolution was agreed to—Ayes 42—Noes 17.
The third resolution was agreed to with a division.
The fourth resolution was opposed by Mr. Gregg, on the ground that the discretion thereby vested in the President of the United States was improper; and that if an appropriation for the clerk hire of the officers therein named was necessary, it ought to be made and defined by law.
On the question being put, the resolution was disagreed to—Ayes 25.
The committee rose and reported the resolutions agreed to.
At a meeting of the Trustees for the town of Lexington, on the 12th
February, 1803,
Resolved, That the first Monday in March be appointed the day on which such citizens as think their property assessed too high, may appeal, when the Trustees will sit for that purpose at the house of Mr. Wm. Edwards, and that notice thereof be given in the Kentucky Gazette.
STUD BOOK.
Should there be a sufficient number of Horle Advertisements offered, the Stud Book will issue on the first of March.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO MAN, BETWEEN 25 and 30 years of age. He is a good house servant, and understands farming—his only failing is, that he is too fond of strong drink. For terms &c. enquire of THOMAS HART. Lexington, February 14.
DALLAM'S PORT.
THE subscriber has possessed himself of the valuable land in the Forks of Red river, and purposes to lay out near 1000 Acres in a Town. He has travelled through a great part of Kentucky and Tennessee. Observed with attention the soil, produce, situation & water courses, & he is confident there is not a spot in the whole that possesses advantages equal to this for a town. It is situated on the only constant and pure streams for water works, in a fine healthy and fertile country.
The day is not far distant when a new state must arise and be added to the union out of Kentucky and Tennessee—and the seat of government must be at or adjacent to this spot, because it is not far from the centre; is free from miasmes (the pest of man and beast,) and from the disorders incident to a nearer approach to the Cumberland river.
From this spot is a navigation to the Ohio and Back, within a few miles of the eddy waters of Cumberland and Ohio; the settlement around, and the improvements already made are the best, and most extensive in the county. On and near to this spot, are three houses for public worship, a forge, two saw mills, two grist mills, and a fulling mill, and the only merchant mill on a constant stream in the county and seats for 100 more. The public roads are in every direction near to and from this spot—And the legislature of the state has established an inspection of Tobacco, Flour and Hemp at this place—And there is now a school kept.
The discerning inhabitants must see their interest in becoming proprietors of lots in this town; it will add immediately to their wealth, convenience and happiness; houses alone are wanted to populate it with industrious mechanics and merchants. A plat will soon be made out & the time of public sale of lots be made known.
RICHd. DALLAM.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber, on the 10th instant, a Negro man, named
NED,
About five feet five inches high or thereabouts, slim built and thin visage, along nose for a negro, and stoops tolerably much in his neck, he has a scar of a burn upon his left arm the upper side against his elbow, also his little finger and along the side of his hand to his wrist, also the right side of his face against his eye, and up his forehead, and by the corner of his left eye; had a new white coat warped with cotton and filled with yarn, new overalls, striped with red cotton and yarn, a black silk jacket, naukeen breeches, a pair of black cotton overalls, a black linen short coat, and calmer jacket striped with green.
Whoever will deliver the said negro to the subscriber, on Lower Howard's creek, about four miles from Boonborough, shall receive, the above reward.
JOHN QUESSENBERY.
NOTICE.
ON Saturday the ninth day of April next, I shall attend at the house of Robert Voires, with commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, to take depositions, and to do such other things as the law directs, to establish the special calls of an entry made in the name of James and John Suggitt, for three thousand four hundred acres of land lying on the first run emptying into the Ohio above the mouth of Sycamore, which run is now known by the name of Quick's run, and continue from day to day until the business is completed.
GEO. GRAHAM.
TAKEN up by Job Clinkenbeard,
living in Bourbon county, on the waters of Strode's creek, near Hornback's mill.
A BAY HORSE,
six years old, no brand perceivable, fifteen hands one inch high; appraised to eighty five dollars.
JOHN HUME, J. P.
December 4th, 1802. *2W

SOCIAL AND SENTIMENTAL PARODY.
JOHN ANDERSON MY JOE.
REVISED FROM BURNS.
John Anderson my Joe, John, when nature first began, To try her canny hand, John, her master work was man; And you aboon them a' John, fae trig frae tap to toe, You prov'd to be na journey-wark, John Anderson my Joe.
John Anderson my Joe, John, when first we were acquaint, Your locks were like the sloe John, your bonnie brow was brent; But now your brow is bald John, your locks are like the snow; Yet blessings on your frosty pow, John Anderson my Joe. But now your brow, &c.
John Anderson my Joe, John, what pleasure 'tis to see The young, the lovely brood, John, bred up 'twixt you and me; And ilk a lad and lass, John, in our footsteps to go, Just makes a heaven here on earth, John Anderson my Joe. An ilk a lad and lass, &c.
John Anderson my Joe, John, fates up and down we've bent, Yet aye, whatever our lot, John, we with it were content; And that's the best of gould, John, it frae us ne'er can go, Though gear be scant, love, we'll ne'er want, John Anderson my Joe. And that's the best of gould, &c.
John Anderson my Joe, John, life's hill we clam the gither, And mony a canty day, John, we've had wi' an anither; But now we're tottring down, John, hand in hand we'll go, And sleep the gether at the fit, John Anderson my Joe. But now we're tottring down, &c.
John Anderson my Joe, John, when we again awake, Our bairns we will collect John, and then our journey take: For hearts devoid of guile, John, find friends where'er they go, And seraphs bright shall guide us right, John Anderson my Joe. For hearts devoid of guile, &c.
DIVERSITY.
Some one in search of a physician, met with a man who possessed a secret that had the power of rendering those things visible which the eye could not otherwise perceive. Purchasing this charm he went to a famous physician at his door he beheld a crowd of souls—they were the souls of those he had killed. All the physicians he visited were attended by a number of souls, more or less, and he of course felt no inclination to employ them. At length he was told of one that lived at some distance. At his door he saw only two little souls. "Ah!" said he to himself, "this physician will do for me—he is a good one." He called upon him. The physician, astonished at seeing him, enquired how he came to know that he lived there? "How!" cried the other, "by means of the high reputation you have acquired." "Reputation!" exclaimed the physician, "why I have been here only eight days, and as I hope to live, I have had but two patients since my arrival!"
GENERAL MOREAU.
A private letter from Paris, dated September 30, has the following facts: "I suppose you think that Moreau and his victories are forgotten in France, because the name of that illustrious general appears so seldom in the public prints. You mistake; the name of that great man is written in every Frenchman's heart, and, notwithstanding Moreau knows this, he does not assume the least consequence on that account. The fame modality that attended him in the field has not deserted him in his retirement, whither every discerning eye follows him. His retirement may be truly called the retreat of liberty—for at his table every man speaks what he thinks, and it is there only, perhaps, that the sentiments of the enlightened few on political topics may be collected. His hospitality is unbounded. His table is always crowned with abundance, but with plain wholesome viands, whilst temperance presides in the chair. Tho' his house is open to all, it is chiefly enriched by military men, of every rank and of every nation, many of whom have little more than their laurels to repass on."
conduct of the CHIEF CONSUL to many deserving officers, who literally wanted bread (for there are at present upwards of 6,000 half pay officers in Paris, who are scarce enabled to live above want)—I do not recollect how the name of Moreau happened to be introduced into conversation, and the general will of the company that he should be raised to some public situation, that would enable him to do justice to the merit of those who pined in poverty. It was easy to see that Moreau felt that this wish sprung from the heart. He declared, however, without any hesitation, that notwithstanding the sincere pleasure it would give him to be the instrument of diffusing the streams of public gratitude, he never would accept of any situation, however lucrative, or commanding in point of power, inconsistent with the freedom of the press and personal safety of Frenchmen.
This sentiment was instantly felt by the whole company; so that they instantly rose like one man, and drank, with three times three, to "the Liberty of the Press, and the Personal Freedom of the French People." The impression of this sentiment on the heart, was visible on every countenance throughout the remainder of the evening.
Taken up by William Kenman, on Raven creek, Harrison county, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE, four years old, fifteen hands high, his hind feet white, a small star in his forehead, shod before, no brand perceivable; appraised to 80 dollars. Nov. 6, 1802.
Clarke County, October Term, 1802. Robert Clark, sen. compl't. AGAINST David Bullock, Josias Bullock and Andrew McCalla & Co. defenda's. UPON AN INJUNCTION, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Josias Bullock not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that unless the said defendant do appear here on the second day of the next March term and answer the complainant's bill the same will be taken pro confesso—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of this county, and that another copy be published at the door of the Stone meeting-house on Howard's creek some Sunday immediately after divine service. A copy, Teste, D. BULLOCK, C. C. Q. S.
Taken up by G. W. Downs, in Garrard county, near the Mouth of Jessamine. A SORREL HORSE, ten or eleven years old, a small star in his forehead, near fourteen hands high, branded on the near buttock IS and lately branded on the near shoulder SL, shod all round; appraised to thirty dollars. December 11, 1802. Copy. CHARLES SPELLMAN, J.P. TAKEN up by Matthew Rice, in Lincoln county, near Horine's tavern, on Dick's river, one BAY HORSE, about eighteen or twenty old, fourteen and a half hands high, branded on the near buttock with two hearts; appraised to three pounds ten shillings, this twenty-fifth day of October, 1802. JAMES HICKMAN. A copy, Teste, THOMAS MONTGOMERY, D. C. L. C. C.
STRAYED or Stolen from Lexington on the evening of the 23d inst. A BAY HORSE, upwards of fifteen hands high, five years old last spring, a few white hairs in his forehead, paces and trots, pretty valuable, no brands at this time recollected. A handsome reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said horse to me near Lexington. JOHN MURPHY. Jan 31, 1803.
TAKE NOTICE.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Vine Yard Society, 26th January, 1803, RESOLVED, That Messrs Henry Clay, Martin Hardin, George Bibb and John Pope, be instructed to commence suits against all delinquent Share-holders, in the respective counties they practise in. This order of the board will be put in force, without any discrimination at the next court in each county, unless payment is immediately made, to Alexander Parker, Treasurer, in Lexington. 35 W. MACBEAN, CLK. BLANK DEEDS, For Sale at this Office.
LIFE OF GEN. WASHINGTON.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Having purchased of the honorable Bushrod Washington, the Copy-Right of the HISTORY OF THE LATE GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMIES OF NORTH AMERICA, During the War which effected THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR COUNTRY, AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Has it now in his power to offer the Public the following PROPOSALS.
The work will be faithfully composed under the inspection of Judge Washington himself, principally from the original papers bequeathed to him by the deceased General. On its correctness the most entire confidence may be placed. The life of this illustrious Citizen necessarily comprises so large and interesting a portion of the history of this country, that the work, it was conceived, would be rendered much more complete, as well as much more gratifying to the reader, by connecting with it some general account of the origin and progress of the People, who were conducted under his auspices, from dependent colonies to self-government.
A compendious view, therefore, will be taken, by way of introduction to the Life of General Washington, of the settlements of the Europeans in North America, and of the advance of the British colonies from their feeble and infantine condition, until they attained that state of manhood, when, with arms in their hands, they asserted and established their Independence.
Various circumstances have delayed the execution of the work; but it is now in considerable forwardness, and will soon be ready for the press—Bond with security has been given that it shall be published.
CONDITIONS:
The work shall be handsomely printed, with a new type, on vellum paper, to be comprised in four or five octavo volumes, of from 450 to 500 pages each, and embellished with a variety of plans and charts, of those parts of the country which were the scenes of the most important events during the American revolution.
The first volume will contain an elegant portrait of the deceased General, engraved by one of the best artists in this country, from an original painting by the celebrated Stuart.
The price to subscribers will be Three Dollars each volume, in boards; and the price of one volume to be paid at the time of subscribing; this advance to be continued with each volume until the whole is completed. The price to non-subscribers will be three Dollars and fifty cents per volume, in boards.
A few copies will be hot-pressed, price three dollars and fifty cents per volume to subscribers, payable in advance, and four dollars to non-subscribers.
An edition will be printed in three volumes quarto, hot-pressed, elegantly bound, gilt and lettered, price ten dollars per volume to subscribers, payable in advance, and twelve dollars to non-subscribers.
The work will be put to press as early as the requisite arrangements can be made. Any gentleman who obtains and becomes accountable for fifteen subscribers, shall be entitled to one copy for his trouble.
The names of subscribers will be published, but no subscription will be received after the publication of the first volume.
Those who wish to be possessed of this invaluable history, will do well to transmit their names early. In the country, and in small villages, an union can take place among all who mean to subscribe, and in one letter several names may be forwarded, specifying the number of copies, and enclosing the requisite advance money.
C. P. WAYNE.
Philadelphia, October, 1, 1802. Subscriptions received at this Office.
Taken up by John Hawkins, living on Flat creek, near Six's mills, Montgomery county. A BAY MARE, two years old last spring, no brand, near fourteen hands high; appraised to 31. 15th November, 1802.
JOHN JORDAN JUN.
Has just received and is now opening, A large and well chosen assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Consisting of the following articles, viz.
Superfine, Fine & Common Cloths, Cassimers, Swausdowns, Striped and plain Coatings, Rose and striped Blankets, Fancy and Constitution Cords, Velvets and Thickflets, Camblets, Wildbores, Moreens, Jones's and Durants, Callimancoes, Bombazeens and Bombazetts, Checks and Cotton Stripes, Jeans and Fustians, Boglepores, Plain, Clouded and Striped Nankeens, Ginghams, Dimities, Merfailles Vesting, Mantuas, Lutestrings, Taffeties, Senchews, Satins and Pelongs. Persians, Chintzes and Callicoes, Cambricks, Jacconet, Lappet and Book Mullins, Do. do. do. do. Tambored do. Jacconet and Book Mullin Handkerchiefs, Do. Bordered Shawls, Bandanna, India, Pullicat, Romall & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Silk Shawls, Cotton do. Cotton Romall Handkerchiefs Linen & Cotton Pocket Handkerchiefs, Coarse Mullins, Silk and Cotton Hose, Ribbands, Gloves, Laces and Edgings, Sewing Silk, Thread and Tapes, Turkey Red, Groceries, Stationary, Hardware, Cutlery and Saddlery, Queens and Glass wares, 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. Nails and Brads, Calings.
ALL of which they are determined to sell at the most reduced prices for CASH, COUNTRY LINEN or HEMP.
N. B. Those indebted to JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. or JOHN JORDAN JUN. either by bond, note or book account, are requested to come and pay off the same, as 'tis not reasonable further indulgence should be given. July 11, 1802.
FOR SALE
For Cash, or on Credit, 2000 Acres of LAND, Situate, lying and being in the county of Bourbon, in the forks of Brush creek and Hinkston near Millerburg, entered on a military warrant early in 1780, surveyed and patented in the name of Joseph Chew, and by said Chew, conveyed in trust to Robert and John Watts, of the city of New-York. The good quality and convenient situation of this tract of Land is so generally known, that a particular description would be unnecessary, as it is presumable those inclined to purchase will examine it. It will be divided if required. The subscriber will sell it at private sale, and if not disposed of sooner, it will be offered publicly at the Paris District court in March next, where the title papers by application may be seen, and due attendance will be given by H. TAYLOR, Attorney for Robt. & John Watts. 30th Oct. 1802.
THE AUTHOR of the KENTUCKY ENGLISH GRAMMAR, presents his most grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the notice which they have been pleased to take of his humble attempt to facilitate the grammatical instruction of youth, and hopes for a continuance of their patronage to a second edition, which he has just published with considerable improvements, in conformity to the original plan. Those who wish to procure copies of the new edition, may be supplied at this Office, at Mr. Leavy's, and Mr. Jordan's stores in Lexington.
RALPH NAILOR,
Who formerly lived Kentucky, died in December 1799, in Jones county, North Carolina. If he has any heirs in this state, they may hear of something to their advantage by applying at this office. Nailor was a mill right.
PAINE'S RIGHTS OF MAN,
For sale at this Office.
BRUSH MAKING.
Eighteen Pence per pound, will be given for COMBED HOGS' BRISTLES By the subscriber, who will in the course of a short time, have all kinds of
BRUSHES
For sale, on more reasonable terms, and will warrant them as good, if not superior to any brought or imported here. He hopes the people of this state, will pay some attention to saving them, or have it done by their domestics, in order to encourage manufactures in their own country, particularly as they are an article so easily saved.
They will answer as well taken off after the hogs are scalded, as before, and those of a hog one year old will do, that is, all that are bristles, short and long—I will take them uncombed, the price agreeable to the situation they are in.
JAS. C. RAMSAY,
Brush Maker, At Mr. Wm. Edwards's opposite Mr. Bradford's Printing Office, on Main Street. Lexington, Oct. 4th 1802.
ROBBERY OF THE MAIL.
200 DOLLARS REWARD.
WHEREAS a robbery has been committed on the mail, on its passage from Frankfort, in the state of Kentucky, towards Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, and a reward of 100 dollars offered by the Postmaster at Frankfort, in behalf of the Postmaster General, for the apprehension and conviction of the villain who perpetrated it. Nowbeit known that by virtue of the power vested in the Postmaster general by an act of the Congress of the United States I do hereby confirm and ratify the act of the Postmaster at Frankfort, and do offer an additional reward of 100 dollars for the recovery of the mail at the same time that the offender is apprehended and convicted of the crime, or 100 dollars for the recovery of the mail alone.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General. General Post Office, Washington City, November 16 1802.
ENTERTAINMENT,
Sign of the Buffalo.
JOHN DOWNING,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken that commodious framed house lately occupied by Mrs. M c Nair on Main-street, opposite the Court-house; where he is furnished with convenient rooms, good beds, and a large stable with separate stalls for the accommodation of travellers. As it will be his principal object to furnish both house and stable with every necessary, the country will afford, he hopes for the patronage of a generous public; and assures them no exertion shall be wanting on his part to make their situation agreeable. Lexington, Nov. 2, 1802.
CLARKE COUNTY,
October Term, 1802. Micajah Clarke, complainant, against
Josias Bullock, William Bullock, George Caldwell, Danfenswell, Samuel Smith, Defendants. & Patterson Bullock.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants Josias and Samuel, not having entered their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that unless the said defendants do appear here on the second day of the next March term, & answer the complainant's bill, the same will be taken for confessed—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of this county, and that another copy be published at the door of the Stone meeting house on Howard's creek, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A copy, Teste, D. BULLOCK, C. C. Q. S.
Wanted, AN APPRENTICE TO THE PRINTING BUSINESS. Apply to the Printer hereof.
JUST PUBLISHED And for sale at this Office, the second edition of WILSON'S GRAMMAR, Revised and Corrected.