Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-12-29 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XX.—N o 1105.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD LEXINGTON.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1806.
CUT NAIL MANUFACTORY.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they have opened a NAIL MANUFACTORY, in the town of Mayville, on Water Street, next door to Mr. John Armstrong's store, where they manufacture all kinds of Cut Nails & Sprigs. Also, have on hand, a general assortment of Wrought Nails, Saddlers' Tacks, Dorsey's Bar Iron, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, &c. which they intend to sell at the Pittsburgh prices with the addition of carriage, for cash or approved notes.
William Porter Jun. & Co
JUST RECEIVED,
AND for sale at this office, and at the store of Messrs. Kelly and Brent in Paris, price 37 1/2 cents.
POLITICAL TRANSACTIONS
IN AND CONCERNING KENTUCKY, From the first settlement thereof, until it became an independent state, in June 1792. BY WILLIAM LITTELL ESQ.
THE SUBSCRIBER
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the shop adjoining Mr. P. Bain's house, where he will continue the
Painting and Gilding Business, to which he will add the Mending, making, and framing of Looking Glasses;
He will also have an elegant assortment of Gilt Picture Frames.
The subscriber has likewise on hand an assortment of
EARTHEN WARE.
W. Mentelle.
May 20, 1806.
DOCTOR BARRY,
WILL practise Medicine and Surgery in Lexington and its vicinity. His shop is kept at Maj. Boyd's in the room formerly occupied as a post office.
Lexington, 15th September, 1806
WEISIGER'S TAVERN,
Frankfort, Kentucky.
The Subscriber, respectfully informs the public, that he has taken possession of his house, lately occupied by Capt. Phillip Bush, and known by the sign of
THE EAGLE.
Grateful for the very liberal encouragement which he has experienced on former occasions, he is determined that no exertion, expense, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accommodation of those who may please to favour him with their custom. His house is large and his rooms are commodious. He has a variety of liquors of the first quality, and his table is plentifully supplied with the best viands that the season affords.
To his beds particular attention shall be paid. He has a spacious stable, abundantly furnished with corn, oats & hay, and an attentive hostler to attend it.
Gentlemen may at any time be furnished with private rooms, free from the noise of the tavern.
Danl. Weisiger.
April 9th, 1806.
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE,
47 1-4 Acres of land, whereon I have, of a superior quality, about one mile from Lexington, on the road leading to Cynthiana. It has on it a very convenient two story house, with three rooms below and three above, with three brick chimneys; a kitchen, smoke house, negro houses, a barn and stable room for 25 horses, an apple orchard of 60 old bearing trees and about 150 of young trees, all of excellent fruit. It is well watered with never failing springs, and a stream runs through it sufficient to turn a mill at least six months in the year with 17 feet fall, about 50 or 60 acres cleared, about 20 acres in meadow, 3 lots of clover and blue grass, the whole under an excellent fence—the balance well timbered, and a large portion of excellent meadow ground—also, the stock of horses, cattle and hogs, and will give seven years credit to the purchaser.
M. SATTERWHITE.
September 3, 1806.
HART & BARTLET
HAVE imported and are now opening a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they are disposed to sell at a moderate advance, either by wholesale or retail.
They wish to purchase a quantity of Tobacco, Hemp, and Hog's lard, for which they will give Cash and Merchandise.
Lexington, December 8th, 1806.
REMOVAL.
JAMES WIER, HAS removed his Store to the apartment in Mr. Lewis Sanders's large brick house, nearly opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office; where he is opening a large assortment of GOODS, just arrived from Philadelphia—consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEENS' & GLASS WARE. And will be sold very low for Cash, or suitable produce. He has also received per the Barge Ann from New Orleans,
40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, Lemijohns Shrub, & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy Logwood, 500 lb. Blistered Steele,
To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Merchantable Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
BASS & YOUNG,
COPPER & TIN SMITHS,
Respectfully inform the public, that they have just received from Baltimore, an elegant assortment of Copper and Tin, &c. They will continue at Danville, and at Shelbyville, as heretofore—making all sizes of stills and boilers, hatters' and waih kettles, tea, rum and glue kettles, fauce pans, new pumps and cranes, &c.—Also, all sorts of tin ware, by wholesale or retail, very low for cash.
N. B. The subscribers inform, the public, that they have also, commenced the Brass Founding business, opposite Mr. Logan's Currying shop, Main-Street Lexington, under the firm of ALIE, & Co. They intend making and having on hand, a constant supply of fashionable And-Irons and Candle-Sticks, Rivets and Still-Cocks, &c. Copper-smiths in the western country may be supplied with the above articles on better terms than they can import them. Old brass and copper will be taken in exchange—Cash given for pewter, brass and copper. August 14, 1806.
GREAT BARGAINS.
These subscribers offer for sale on very low terms the following valuable
TRACTS OF LAND, to wit—
ONE of 764 acres, adjoining the lands of John Meaux esq. in Mercer county, on Salt river, with about 150 acres of cleared land, under good fence and in complete repair, with an orchard of upwards of 100 bearing apple trees, a good square log house, with joint shingled roof, and other convenient buildings—also, 276 acres adjoining, with about 60 acres of cleared land, and fencing in good repair—also, 195 acres in Franklin county, on Salt river, adjoining the lands of Lewis Castlemann and John Lightfoot esqrs. with a small improvement—also, 200 acres adjoining below on the river—also, 202 acres adjoining—also, 250 acres adjoining, including the mouth of Hammond's creek, with a considerable improvement—also, 161 acres adjoining the same on Fox creek also, 160 acres adjoining above on the creek—also, 137 acres adjoining the same, on a branch of Fox creek—also, 211 3/4 acres adjoining, between Fox creek and Salt river.
The above tracts of land are well-watered, and contain several valuable mill seats. A part cash will be required from purchasers, and a reasonable credit given for the balance. For terms apply to Samuel Macconn, Mercer county, near Delany's ferry, or to the subscribers in Lexington. J. & D. Macconn. September 9th, 1806.
BANN up by John Wattis, living on the headwaters of Huston, near the mouth of Jacoby's, Bourbon county, a Bay Horse, twelve years old, fourteen and a half hands high, a small star in his forehead, some saddle spots on the near side of his back, a few white hairs in his near ham, shod all round; appraised to 55 dollars, before
Richard Biddle. J. P. B. C. 26 July, 1806.
WOOL CARDING MACHINE.
By the 20th instant, the subscriber intends having machines in complete operation in Lexington for picking, breaking and carding sheep's wool into rolls, all which will be done at 10 cents per pound, with the addition of 2 cents for mixing wool of different colours, and 5 cents per pound for picking and breaking Hatter's wool. The burs and sticks must be extracted, and the wool sent in sheets with one pound of grease to eight of wool, and the rolls will be so packed as to carry on horse back 50 miles without injury. Country linen, feathers and wool received in payment, if delivered in hand. Wool left with Mr. John Lowry, Hatter in Lexington, will be attended to by the public's humble servant. D. S. NORTON. Lexington, August 2, 1806.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC,
FOR THE YEAR 1807; CONTAINING, besides the usual Astronomical calculations,
Franklin's Almanack. A short and easy method of calculating Interest, at 6 per cent. per annum, in dollars and cents.
Velocity of Light and Sound. Application of the following passage in "Poor Richard" viz:
"He who, by the plow would thrive, Himself must either hold, or drive."
Do. of the following passage in Goldsmith, viz:
"Man needs but little here below; Nor needs that little long."
On Self government.
On Toleration.
Prophecy fulfilled in Bonaparte.
The Wish.
The Contented Man's Soliloquy.
Anecdotes.
Officers of the Government of Kentucky.
List of Roads from Lexington Kentucky, To Winchester, Virginia.
To Baltimore, Maryland.
To Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
To Vincennes, Indiana Territory.
To Abingdon, Virginia.
To Cincinnati, State of Ohio.
Table of Interest, at 6 per cent. per annum.
Do. do. Money of the United States.
Table of the value of the Gold Coins of England, Portugal, France and Spain, of their present fineness, in dollars and cents, according to the act of Congress, Regulating Foreign Coin, passed the 9th February, 1793.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAVING ERECTED A
FULLING-MILL,
On Boon's Creek, one mile from the Cross-Plains, and ten from Lexington; which is now in complete order, and having learned the FULLING BUSINESS in all its various branches, with one of the first workmen in Pennsylvania, and also worked a mill of his own in that State upwards of twenty years—flatters himself that he is capable of DYING and DRESSING CLOTH, (perhaps) as well as any other in the State of Kentucky, and on as cheap terms. He therefore solicits a share of the public patronage; assures him his best exertions shall not be wanted to render complete satisfaction to accommodate distant customers. CLOTH for dressing will be received at T. & R. Barr's, merchants in Lexington, and at Mr. Potten's, in Winchester, where he will attend on Monday's of every court week and return the Cloths Dressed agreeable to directions, on the next courts. Wheat, Corn, Rye, Hemp, Pork, &c. will be received in payment, at the market price. WM. M'CALL.
EDUCATION.
MR. & MRS. LOCKWOOD,
RESPECTFULLY announce to the public, that some time late in the Fall, they purpose opening a BOARDING SCHOOL for the education of young ladies, at or near Lexington; bearing with them ample testimonials of their abilities to conduct a literary establishment, having had entrusted to their care, during a residence of some years in New-York and its vicinity, pupils from the most respectable families.
As they rest their hopes of success on no other basis than their own talents and attention, will consequently be flattered by receiving that patronage, which shall be their arduous endeavours to obtain and preserve. Previous to their arrival, further information may be had by applying to George Yellow, Esq. Petersburgh, near Versailles, Woodford county—to Mr. P. Skidmore, Bourbon Furnace, Montgomery county—or to Danl. Bradford, Editor of the Kentucky Gazette. Oct. 15, 1806.
SWAN TAVERN.
JOHN JONES,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, at the SIGN OF THE SWAN, in that large house lately occupied by Doctor Taylor in Cynthiana, where he is supplied with the best of liquors, and provisions, his stable is furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler, his beds will be well attended to, and from the arrangements made to accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour. Cynthiana 12th Nov. 1806.
GEORGE ANDERSON,
INTENDING to start for PHILADELPHIA about the first of December, all those indebted to him, are requested to call and pay off their respective accounts before that time, otherwise they will be put into the hands of a proper officer for collection. Those who fail to comply with this request, need never expect a CREDIT again in his store. Lexington, Nov. 5, 1806.
WILSON'S GRAMMER,
For sale at this Office.
RICHARD BARRY,
BOOT & SHOE-MAKER, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS commenced business in the shop lately occupied by Mr. N. Prentiss near Mr. Wilton's Inn. He has on hand a very handsome assortment of Boots and Shoes. As to prices, he will only say that he will sell as low as he can afford; but he will promise sincerely to do GOOD WORK in the newest fashion and at a short notice. Nov. 18. 1806.
WILLIAM TAYLOR,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a
House of Entertainment,
in that large and commodious brick house lately occupied by Mr. John Instone, in Frankfort; where he is supplied with the best of liquors and provisions of every kind. His stable is well furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler. From the arrangements made to accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour. Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A very excellent WAGGON, with five Geers and the fifth chain, in complete order. Enquire of the printer.
REMOVAL.
JOHN DOWNING
HAVING taken those large and elegant Brick Buildings, known by the name of
TRAVELLERS' HALL,
Near the Court-House, in this town, takes this method of informing his friends and the public, of that event; and of further informing, that he has laid in a large stock of the most genuine
Liquors & Forage,
And is fully prepared to accommodate such as may please to call on him. The superior convenience of the Buildings he occupies, together with the excellence of the accommodations in every department, & the first attention which will be paid by himself and domestics, he hopes will ensure him a full portion of the public patronage. Select Parties, can always be furnished with private rooms. Lexington Dec. 8, 1806.
THE EAGLE TAVERN.
THE Subscriber returns his thanks to his friends in particular and the public in general for their support and countenance, and trusts that his exertions to accommodate will induce the continuance of their patronage. He begs leave to observe, that in addition to his former extensive house and accommodations he has procured in addition an adjoining house containing eight convenient and handsome rooms. His large Stable is constantly furnished with Hay, Oats, and Corn, and his Officers are active and attentive. W. SATTERWHITE. Dec. 15th, 1806.
HENRY CLAY,
BEING about to leave the state for three or four months, informs his Clients, that wherever they desire a continuance of their causes until his return, he has satisfactory assurances that they will be indulged. He expects but three of the Courts in which he practices will sit during his absence, Fayette, Woodford, and Bourbon at their first terms. In Fayette, Mr. Bledsoe, Mr. Barry, or Mr. January, will try such causes, as his clients with disposed of without his personal exertion, and direct orders to be made preparatory to the trial of others; in Woodford, Mr. January or Mr. Blackburn; and in Bourbon, Mr. Robert Trimble, Mr. Mills, or Mr. Brown, will be favoured with similar attention upon his business in those courts. 8th December, 1806
NINE LIKELY NEGROES—FOR SALE.
THE Husband, Wife, and seven Children, all Boys—the Woman about 33 years old, the Husband is her second husband, about 22 years, the oldest Boy 18, and so on down to the youngest, who is 2 years old. They are not sold for any fault whatever, and are remarkably honest, and likely. But the owner has no use for them, having no farm. Cash in hand, will be received in payment, or a small credit for part. For the name and residence of the owner, apply to the Printer.
BILLS OF LADING
For sale at this office.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE ON CREDIT.
ON Thursday the 15th day of January, 1807, will be sold at public auction, on the following described property
VIZ:—
That large, elegant and commodious BRICK HOUSE, late the residence of the deceased Col. George Nicholas, with the LOT, containing five acres, on which it is situated. The convenience of the House, and elegance of situation, renders this Property infinitely more desirable than any in the Town or vicinity. A more minute and particular description of the property would be given, but it is presumed that those who may be disposed to purchase, will satisfy themselves, by examining the premises previous to the day of sale. There are
TWO OUT-LOTS,
containing five acres each, separated from the above described property, (only by a Street,) well set with grass, and enclosed with a post and rail fence; which Lots will be sold the same day.
An In Lot in the town of Lexington, on High Street, nearly opposite Mr. D. Dodge's Rope-walk, and extending back to Water Street—this lot is high and beautiful, and has a very commanding view of the town; it has on it a small frame, and double hewed log house, both of which can be made very convenient with a little expense.
That elegant Farm, one mile south of Lexington, containing two hundred and fifty five acres, about one hundred acres cleared and under good fences—forty acres of which is excellent meadow well let with Timothy and Clover, and the balance laid off in convenient fields and grass lots; a small dwelling-house, and good barn, and constant spring and good spring-house, together with an excellent orchard of young and growing apple trees.—The convenient situation of this farm gives it probably more advantages than any other in the neighbourhood of Lexington.
Also, about forty likely Negroes, consisting of Men and women; among which are carpenters, shoe-makers, blacksmiths, and tailors, with a number of boys and girls, between the ages of eight and sixteen years, all healthy servants and generally possessing honest and upright principles.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until completed. Bonds with good and approved securities will be required, on a credit of five years for the real, and three years for the personal property, to bear interest from the day of sale.
James Coleman,
Att'y. in fact, for
Samuel Smith, &
Wilson C. Nicholas.
Lexington, Dec. 1, 1806.
N. B. Should a sale of the house be effected on the day above stated, all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, late the property of the deceased, will be sold on that or the succeeding day, at which time the conditions or terms of sale will be made known. J. C.
PLANE MANUFACTORY.
M. ELLIS & Co.
BEG leave to inform the Public that they have commenced the PLANE MAKING BUSINESS in all its various branches. Pittsburgh, in Second-Street, near the corner of Liberty-Street, where those who please to favour them with their custom may rely upon Planes of a superior quality, and on reasonable terms. All orders duly attended to with punctuality and dispatch. September 16, 1806. 6m.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
From Lexington, on the night of the first instant, TWO HORSES, one an iron gray, his age not remembered, about 12 and a half or 13 hands high, his mane has been roached some time past, and about one half turns to the right, and the other to the left, his head has something of the resemblance of a mule; perhaps he has a Spanish brand, as he is a Spanish horse, but am not certain. The other is a bay, six years old, about 15 hands high, very high withers, which have been a little hurt with the saddle, his mane has been a little rubbed off with the collar, his tail has been scraped with a knife near the root, a few saddle marks, both hind feet white, one of them having black spots thereon, his near hind leg is mixed with white hairs from the knee down on the out side; shod all round, with the heels of the shoe on his right hind foot broken off, paces & canters well, & trots very fast, difficult to be caught. Whoever will deliver the above horses to the subscriber, or give such information to Capt. Benj. Stout as will enable him to get them, shall be generously rewarded. JOHN BELL. Lexington, December 6, 1806. 15s. tf.
FOR READY MONEY
OR good Whiskey, I will sell
COSSAC BOOTS
at Six Dollars per pair, and warrant them to be as good as have been commonly sold for nine and ten. HUGH CRAWFORD. Boot Maker, Main Street, corner of Main-Croft Street, Lexington. tf.

DREAD Winter rides on yonder cloud, Round his sable forehead rolling, The dying year's dark winding round: Hark! her passing bell is tolling. From his star'd realms above the storms, Frost down on founding pinions rides, Stings all creation's fairest forms, Seals the fountains crystal tides. All still the bloomless groves appear, Save where the whispering foliage flies, And murmuring deep in fancy's ear, The Genius of the forest sighs. Mark where yon storm comes freezing from the pole, See where wing'd hailstones round in whirlwinds roll; Hark how the rattling roofs resound, How the windows jingle round. In flakes descent's the driving snow, The vales swell, the mountains grow; Secreted in earth's unfathom'd dells, The giant monster, danger dwells. E'en now bewilderd o'er some trackless waste, Some lonely swain may urge his weary way, No star to guide his homeward hurrying haste, While thoughts of home his panting breath dismay. His precious babes, his dear lov'd wife, Fast crouding on his visions rise. 'Till worn with toils too much for life, He sinks him down, he sleeps, he dies! In vain his matron's frequent gaze, Oft, as mid the whirlwind's roar, She thinks she hears him rap the door, 'Till long deceiv'd, no more she tries. To hush her babes' shrill, piercing cries, But to her breast in silence presses, And, all that speechless sorrow can, caresses. What woes, sad year, have marked thy circling round, What direful tempests shook the vast profound, What numerous wrecks, wild waves have drunk, What crews in screams horrific sunk! O'er Dominique the howling tempests rode, Thro' midnight gloom its borrows shed, Swept down whole streets, profane death's dark abode, And mingled in one stream, the living and the dead. Sad year! thy Summer's rainless Sun, Dread famine down has ruthless drawn, O'er Ceres' golden realms he run, And brooded o'er the parching lawn. All thro' the winter's dark sojourn, Man and beast are doomed to mourn. But hark! the Alpine chains are crashing! A mountain chunders down its steeps, Men, forests, houses, temples dashing, To Luzes boiling billows sweeps. Tremendous rocks in whirlwinds flying, Sing through the hot sulphurous air, What dismal groans among the dying! Among the living what despair! Methinks I see some lonely swains, Of children, wife, of all bereft, Weep o'er the scenes, so late of bliss, Now one wide ruin'd desert left. Such woes on mankind, heavens but rarely pour; But man must torture man forevermore! What dire disasters o'er us hang, When war-fongs wake the trumpet's clang! What human ruins choke Germania's streams, What chiefs in bloom of life have fell, What heaps of dead the mountains swell; What widows' groans and children's screams, What惨rous Ghosts, in dismal dance, Must haunt the tyrant's breath of France. What nightly visions round his slumbers rise, With swords uplift and light'ning in their eyes, While gasping with laborious breath, Dismay'd he starts from dreams of death. Woke by Britain's naval thunder, Flashing close his bulwarks under; He smokes from far the loud affray, 'Mid smoke and fire and mortal rancour, Sees his gunboats borne from anchor, Triumphant o'er the liquid way. He hopes no more to raise Georgian treasures, To break Columbia's golden measures; No mailed monarchs more dethrone, No more, in sport, Republics overturn, Towns, cities, crestled castles burn, Or hear the conquered nations dying groan! No! soon to dust shall bow that guilty head, That starry crown, the blood of millions buoys! For lo! the spirits of the murdered dead, Plaintive, to mercy's open gates arise! See pitying heaven records their forrowing prayers, See hissing thro' the lurid air, A rock from Aetna cleft asunder, Whirls o'er his head its red hot thunder, Round crestled Aisle its bursting fragments blaze, Blasting every fragrant bloom, The astonished Norman shepherds gaze, And trembling read dread Heaven's denouncing doom. What blood! O dismal year, thy skirts have died The sanguine tissue of one tyrants pride. But oh! ye Powers who rule the earth and skies, His murderous hand, oh stay, oh paralyze! Let war, infernal war, his horrors end, Let soft-est Peace on golden plumes descend, With her, will come the blooming nymphs of joy; In foul ennobling sweet employ. The smiling arts shall every bosom move, And gently touch the chords of harmony and love. Mov'd by mercy's willow horn,
Wealth shall rear the wretch forlorn; To wisdom wake the soul divine. And give the bosom's fan to shine; Dark superstition's clouds dispelling, Break iron-hearted slavery's chain, Call sweet-eyed freedom to her wanted dwelling. Brisk and lively, free from pain. But ah! her direful namefake spurn, Freedom run mad's the worst of friends; Her furies now all Europe's trophies burn. The enamour'd tyrant o'er the forcerels bends; On her sad ruin builds his purple throne, And glorious hears a conquer'd nation's groan! Such ills avert, let Peace her throne assume, Let Europe's sanguine fields like fair Columbia's bloom. G.B.-K.
MR. BRADFORD.
Sir, AS I was ruminating a few evenings since on different subjects and things, my riddle muscles were considerably moved, after forming a compend (if it may be so called) of all the romantic schemes that have been in agitation in this country, and especially in Lexington, with in four years back.
I am fully in the belief that the Babylonians themselves were not more sanguine in building their airy tower, than the people of this place were in all the castles they have raised high in air, till they have become so numerous and multiform, they have almost darkened our atmosphere.
1st. John Babb's Machine for moulding Bricks, afforded considerable amusement, considering it was only a cabin of one story.
2d. The Ohio Canal Company raised her proud head with her lofty turrets pointing to the clouds.
3d. The Public Spring in Lexington being made navigable to Frankfort, which will be an in calculable source of wealth to both places, as the designer by his unparallelled skill in mechanicks can transform small rivulets into rivers of several fathoms.
4th. The Steam-Mill Company No. 1, affords very flattering prospects to all who are very fond of the staff of life.
5th. The Kentucky Commercial do. which may very safely be incorporated with the above as exportation necessarily follows grinding.
6th, and lastly. But here comes one of more gigantic form than any heretofore mentioned, whose proud waves with irresistible force hath at once swept away all but the 2d & 5th, and rendered them quite useless. It, like one of Pharaoh's lean kind, opened its all devouring jaw and swallowed them down forever.
The Steam-Mill is laid in ruins, and the Public Spring weak and defenceless against such mighty force—is ingulfed, swallowed up and lost in the vast profundity of its capacious abdomen. The Kentucky river is dammed across at the mouth of Boon's creek, with a huge mass of stone 100 feet thick at the base, 300 yards long and 100 feet high, which obstruction thwarts her waters with inconceivable rapidity 5 or 6 miles up Boon's creek, to the mouth of Boughman's do. running almost directly towards Lexington, 5 miles to the head of said creek; there the artificial canal is first commenced, running 6 miles to Lexington through a beautiful plain, (comparatively speaking, only a few hills or so to go through, for that is nothing in a manner) so it comes flowing down Water-Street, in the channel of the Town-Fork of Elkhorn, emptying herself into its former channel below Frankfort. Now for riches and good living: we have fish of all kinds at the very door, fowl do. plank, timber, stone-coals, lime-stone, marble, sand and lime, mills and water-works of all kinds. We lack nothing now in the world that I know of to make us the most happy people on the continent.
Now Daniel, I'll hold you five shillings, you can't guess how all this was done—no, not if you were to guess till you were as old as Methusalem you could not find out how it was done—no, that you couldn't. Well, then I will tell you how it was done.—It was done by nothing more nor less than the downright, absolute force and omnipotent power of Steam.
TAKEN up by George T. Cotton, a Black Horse, five years old last Spring, about fourteen hands one inch high, a small star in his forehead, branded on the near shoulder and buttock thus L. H. Appraised to Forty five dollars. M. Calmer. 12th Sept. 1806. 1150
DOCUMENTS Accompanying the President's Message of the 2nd instant. (COPY.) Natchitoches, August 5, 1805.
SIR, IT has been reported to me for several days past, that a large body of the troops of the King of Spain had assembled near the Sabine, and were about to cross that river; and I am just informed that this body has crossed the said river and taken post within the territory of the United States. It has, therefore, become my duty to address you on this subject; to demand an explicit avowal of the object of this movement; to insist on this body of troops being immediately withdrawn; and to warn you of the consequences which may result from its continuance within the territory of the United States.
It is well known that the government of the United States and the king of Spain, are at this moment negotiating on the subject of the boundaries of Louisiana; and there cannot be a doubt, but an amicable adjustment of existing differences will soon take place.
The reinforcements which have lately reached this post, are only intended as a security to the territory actually surrendered to us, and which we consider as extending to the Sabine. There is no disposition on the part of the United States, to commit hostilities on the troops or possessions of Spain; but we cannot suffer aggressions on our territory; and should you persist in making them, you will be justly chargeable with all the consequences which such conduct is calculated to produce.
I have only to add, that if you should think proper to remove the Spanish troops to the west side of the Sabine, and continue them there, no attempt will be made on the part of the United States, to interrupt that friendship and harmony which ought to subsist between neighboring nations; but if you should attempt to continue these troops within the territory of the United States, after this explicit and friendly writing, it will be my duty to consider you as an invader of our territory, and to act accordingly.
This letter will be handed to you by major Moses Porter, of the artillery of the United States, who will wait a reasonable time for your reply, which, if convenient, I hope may be accompanied by an English or French translation, to enable me to ascertain its contents with greater certainty.
The major will be attended by one non-commissioned officer, and one private soldier of the army of the United States.
I avail myself of this opportunity of tendering my best wishes for your health, happiness and honor.
And am, Sir, with respectful consideration, your obedient servant. T. H. CUSHING. Colonel, commanding a detachment of the army of the U. States. To Colonel HERRARA, or officer commanding the troops of the king of Spain, on the east side of the Sabine.
Plantation of Mr. Prudhomme, August 6, 1806.
SIR, With all possible respect I answer your excellency's letter, which was delivered me at this place, by Moses Porter, major of artillery of the United States.
It is true that I have crossed the Sabine river, with a detachment of troops belonging to the king, with orders from the captain-general (by whom I am governed) to keep this territory from all hostile attempts, as belonging from time immemorial to the king, and which is a dependance of the province of Texas. The inhabitants still acknowledge obedience to our government, notwithstanding the violence committed on a small detachment of our troops by those of the United States.
From this moment I hold myself responsible to the real letter of the orders that govern me, which are by no pretext whatsoever to interrupt or break the good intelligence which subsists between his majesty and the United States; but I cannot permit, without violating my duty, any usurpation upon the land he possesses. If your excellency makes any infringement, you alone will be answerable to the two courts, and may interrupt the amicable convention perhaps now on foot,
but of which I have no knowledge. I did not send a translation of this in French or English, not having any person capable of translating it. I have also given authority to Jacob Wilson, esq. of Steubenville, to act if occasion offers for his interposition in that quarter:—And it gives me great pleasure to inform you that I last night received a communication from Judge Meigs of Marietta announcing the complete success of the operations entrusted to him and general Buell, and whose patriotic efforts entitle them both to my warmest thanks.
Your humble servant, (Signed) SIMON DE HERRARA. Senior Don Thomas Cushing, commandant of a detachment of the army of the United States. (To be Continued.)
CHILLICOTHE, Dec. 20.
In confirmation of the paragraph under the Chillicothe head in last week's paper, we extract the following from the Rochester Spy, the editors of which paper having vouched it to be correct.
"When Gen. Eaton was at Washington last winter he was introduced to col. Burr, who was then at the seat of government. Burr proposed to him that he should join his desperate fortune—go with him to the Mississippi—take the rank of a general officer under him, as commander in chief—erect the standard of rebellion against the United States—sever the union and establish a distinct and indepent government, to be composed of all the states west of all the Alleghany mountains!! Such was the general project the minute details of which were particularly stated. Gen. Eaton was struck with horror, and stood aghast at the proposal. He soon afterwards, in the true spirit of patriotism, communicated the conversation to the president, who treated it with perfect indifference. "Gen. Eaton has lately been requested to certify in writing the substance of the proposal made to him by col. Burr. This, we are assured from unquestionable authority, has actually been done; and upon this it is probable a warrant on the charge of high treason has issued."
This article we suspect to be from the pen of Gen. Eaton.
In addition to the information contained in the governor's letter to the legislature in this paper, we have to remark that our advices from the mouth of the Scioto, speak positively of the passage of Tyler's flotilla, on Saturday evening last. The boats answered the description, and had 12 oars, double manned each.
Accounts from Cincinnati as late as Tuesday say they had not been seen in that quarter. It follows they either passed there in the night or have stopped on the river. The former is the most probable as the Ohio is now flush and the Burr-ites do not relish the air of this state.
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
House of Representatives, Monday, Dec 15.
The speaker laid before the house the following message from his excellency the governor: To the General Assembly of the state Ohio.
I now communicate to the representatives of the people, such operations as have taken place under the act passed this session, to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States, within the jurisdiction of this state, that they may be fully possessed of what has already occurred and is still in train.
Immediately upon receiving the law after its passage, I dispatched an express to Marietta, with orders to arrest the flotilla in the Muskingum river, and their agents engaged in its preparation, and to make due enquiry after such proof as would lead to their conviction, as also to prevent any armaments proceeding that might be descending the Ohio if possible. The execution of the operations at Marietta were entrusted to judge Meigs and major general Buell.
I also dispatched orders to Cincinnati to plant one or more pieces of artillery on the bank of the Ohio, to keep patrols on the river at proper distances in order to give notice of the approach of all boats either singly or in numbers, and to call out a sufficient force to be able to meet 300 men, the number I expected might probably be with Blannarhazet and Comfort Tyler's flotillas, if they should effect a junction; and lest they might attempt to pass in detachments of one boat at a time, not to suffer a single boat to pass without an arrest and examina-
tion. The execution of these operations were entrusted to generals Gano and Findley, and judge Nimmo. I have also given authority to Jacob Wilson, esq. of Steubenville, to act if occasion offers for his interposition in that quarter:—And it gives me great pleasure to inform you that I last night received a communication from Judge Meigs of Marietta announcing the complete success of the operations entrusted to him and general Buell, and whose patriotic efforts entitle them both to my warmest thanks.
It is suspected notice was conveyed to Blannarhazet's Island of the passage of the law and the preparations making here to carry it into immediate effect, for it appears that on the night of the 9th inst, Comfort Tyler passed Marietta with a number not (yet ascertained) of fast rowing boats, with men armed indiscriminately with muskets, pistols and cutlasses, and anchored at the island, and immediately sent an express after Blannarhazet, who was hurrying on his flotilla, but upon discovering the movements of our militia, they fled full speed to the island, which was guarded at night by centinels and lighted lanterns at proper distances and none suffered to pass to it except by a counter-sign or watchword; spies were also placed at Marietta to give notice of the movements there. In the mean time general Buell by the direction of judge Meigs with a detachment of militia proceeded up the Muskingum in the night and arrested ten of Blannarhazet's boats which were proceeding to join Comfort Tyler's forces, they were so hurried that four more of the bateaux were not got ready to embark and would be seized, which I believe the whole of the Muskingum flotilla—there were near 100 barrels of provisions seized on board and 100 more which had not been put on board and which will I expect be seized with the four remaining bateaux. These bateaux are each 40 feet long—wide and covered, and calculated each to carry one company of men. It is believed notice was immediately given to the island of this seizure, for in about three hours afterwards on the same night, Blannarhazet and Tyler made their escape from the island, and have pushed, it is said, through Kentucky. Col. Phelps of Virginia, with a few mounted men are in pursuit of them.
I expect Tyler's boats will descend the Ohio, to meet him and Blannarhazet at some point low down on that river, and have no doubt but that general Gano will render a good account of them as they attempt to pass Cincinnati.
I also received last night a communication from the secretary of war of the United States, by direction of that government requiring me without delay to raise 150 or 200 volunteer militia to be formed in companies with one field officer, one captain, two subalterns and 70 non-commissioned officers, privates and musicians to each company in the pay of the United States, and direct them to march to Marietta, with orders to seize the Muskingum flotilla and prevent it from being removed until further orders from the president; but finding that this service was in part effected, I have ventured from the necessity of the case to vary in some degree from these instructions, and which I hope will meet the approbation of the general government, and also yours.—I have sent orders last night to Marietta to raise one company of volunteers, to be composed of one major, one captain, two subalterns, and sixty, non commissioned officers, privates and musicians, which I have thought sufficient to guard and keep safe the flotilla and stores already arrested—and have also dispatched an express to Cincinnati with orders to raise two companies as above—as I thought the most force wanting there, to relieve the militia previously ordered out, and to secure Comfort Tyler's flotilla, while descending the Ohio, if it was not already done—I have no doubt but that those three companies will be instantly under arms, and that this hitherto mysterious enterprise will be completely frustrated, and the intended evil levelled at the peace and tranquility of the United States will fall with all its weight on its projectors.
EDWARD TIFFIN. Dec. 15, 1806.
BLANKS, OF various kinds, for sale at the office of the Gazette.
* Vide Kentucky Gazette. † Ditto, of December 25.

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 29.
This day's paper closes the publication of the Kentucky Gazette for the present year. In conformity with the notification given for some weeks, the Gazette will in future be published weekly only. The first number on this plan, will issue on Saturday next, and be regularly published on that day, unless the time of the arrival and departure of the mail should make some other day more advisable.
MARRIED, on the 23d inst. Mr. Joseph H. Stevenson of Madison, to Miss Polly Tribble, daughter of the Rev. A. Tribble, of the same county.
The legislature of this state closed their session late on Saturday night, having passed 91 laws—among them is an act to prevent unlawful war-like enterprizes, also an act to establish a state bank.
The statement in this paper from the Boston Repertory, which appears to have been examined by gen. Eaton, previous to its publication, gives a more satisfactory account of the designs of Burr, than any we have yet seen; and his treasonable intentions are fully established, if reliance can be placed in the recital of gen. Eaton, of which we have no doubt.
It will be recollected that some weeks since we observed, that the designs of Burr would, in all probability, be soon disclosed, and gave it as our opinion, that those designs were not unfavorable to the interests of the Union. This opinion was predicated upon the information of persons whom we believed to be in his confidence, and from a belief that he had too much sense to think of withdrawing the attachment of the citizens of the Western Country from the government of their choice. Our opinion was, that he meditated an attack on Mexico, by the authority of Government, should a war take place with Spain, of which there appeared a strong probability. To this opinion, we thought it improper to give publicity, through the publick prints, inasmuch as it might convey notice to the Spaniards of the meditated attack, and enable them to prepare to repel it; but never hesitated to do so in conversation. However we now declare that opinion changed, by the President's proclamation, and communication to Congress, and by the statement of gen. Eaton. But admitting this statement not to be correct, if Burr or his partisans should proceed after the proclamation of the president, they ought to be viewed as traitors, and treated as such by every good citizen.
Report states that a general rendezvous of Burr's forces was to have taken place at the Iron Banks on the 23d instant, at which time his plans were to be laid before them; and those who disapproved of them were to be permitted to return home. If so, and the statement of gen. Eaton be correct, we have no doubt but his own men will be sufficiently virtuous to arrest him in his traitorous career.
Letter from Allan B. Magruder, dated Opelousas, in Lower Louisiana, 26th October, 1806, to the editor hereof,
DEAR SIR, AS I am desirous of embracing any opportunity of being serviceable to my fellow citizens of Kentucky, and to the country where I reside, I have subjoined a list of such mechanicks, whose emigration to the western country of Lower Louisiana, would be equally important to both. I did not venture to touch in particular on this subject, in my former communications, because I had not ascertained completely the necessity for citizens of certain descriptions in the country, or calculated the chances of success which might attend an assiduous and prudent employment of their labour after settling here.
Experience and observation have at length convinced me, that the necessities of the country, and the encouragement which would be given to mechanical labour, would justify an immediate migration of such
citizens as I have mentioned in the annexed list; viz :
Tanners and Curriers.—Hides are purchased very low here, from the immense quantity of Cattle in the country.
House-Joiners and Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Shoe and Boot Makers—very much in demand, Tailors—very much wanting. People here are almost constantly compelled to send to Orleans to have clothes of common necessity made up. Millwrights—for the construction of Horse Mills. Saddle and Harness Makers—Saddles that are sold in Kentucky for 10 and 12 dollars, sell here, for 28 dollars. Cotton Spinners, Cotton Dyers, Weavers—for cotton cloth, stockings, and socks. Blacksmiths, Leather Breeches Makers, Hatters—a common Hat sells here for 10 and 12 dollars. Furs and Peltry, procured from the Indians and Spaniards. Comb Makers, Sifter Makers, Boat Builders, Chair Makers, Gun Smiths, Ditchers.—I have already written to Mr. John Bradford, on the necessity of ditching in our country, and the advantages to be derived from the employment of such a machine as Rumneys. The lands that require ditching are Prairie . In the operation, the machine would work without the least impediment. There is not a stump, root, or stone to be found in any lands of this description. Besides the lands are uncommonly soft and porous.
Well Diggers.—Water is procured at from 10 to 22 feet, in a soft clayey earth. The water in almost the whole country is soft, transparent and considerably less cool than the lime or free stone water. It is admirably suited to a warm climate, where the ice cold quality of the lime stone, would be dangerous to persons overheated by the weather.
Plasterers, Soap Boilers and Chandlers, Nailors. Bell Makers for the Vicheries.—A Brass Bell foundry here, to furnish Bells for the Cattle which run wild in the woods and prairies, a great part of the year, would doubtless meet with great encouragement.
Trunk Makers, Upholsterers—for that part of Upholstering which relates to stuffing the bottoms of chairs and settees, and making Beds and Mattresses with the Spanish Mosos. Cart, Waggon and Plough Makers, Brush Makers.
The materials to furnish the employment of the above mentioned Artisans, are to be procured principally in the country. Some of them will necessarily be procured at Orleans or Natchez. The principal part of each fabric will be in demand within the counties of Opelousas, Atakapas, Natchitoches, Rapide, Avoyelles and along the coast.
I should have made out in this statement a complete view of the wages of labour in each of the mechanical arts; but my knowledge on that subject is not yet sufficiently accurate and extensive. I only know that the above mentioned Artisans will meet with very ready employment here; and I may add that the exchange of situations, in a thousand other respects, would greatly increase the comfort, the prosperity and enjoyment of life.
Doctor Sibly, the agent of Indian affairs at Natchitoches, will go in to the seat of government early in the spring, with a large embassy of chiefs and warriors, from the western nations. It is his intention, I am told, to take them as high up as Bolton. I am extremely anxious to attend this embassy in some useful capacity. It would give me an opportunity to collect many valuable documents, connected with my history of the Indian wars, the accomplishment of which I have very much at heart.—I am fearful, however, that from the vast difficulty of procuring materials from sources so various, and so widely separated from each other, that the work will be the mere amusement of my declining years, when youthful ardour and taste shall have yielded to the advance of age, and the principal actors of the drama, left the stage.
I am, Dear Sir, with much esteem, your most obedient. ALLAN B. MAGRUDER.
FROM THE BOSTON REPERTORY.
SOME FURTHER PARTICULARS OF COL. BURR'S TREASON
Various insinuations have appeared concerning the movements of Colonel Burr. We have heard a statement from General Eaton, now in town, which he gave in a considerable circle, with no injunctions of secrecy—as follows :
That early last winter, at the city of Washington, Col. Burr opened to him a project of revolutionizing the western country; separating it from the Union; establishing a monarchy there, of which he was to be the head; organizing a force on the Mississippi, and extending conquest to Mexico; and proposed to give him (Eaton) a distinguished military command. E. felt indignant at the proposition, considering it an insult to his honor; but thought better to conceal his feelings than to manifest resentment: and he suffered Burr to betray his whole scheme. Burr had the preceding season made a tour through the western country; had procured accurate charts of every important position on the waters of the Mississippi, and of the country extending to Mexico; had formed an intercourse with sundry influential foreigners in the Spanish territory, and together with some persons of influence on the Ohio and Mississippi, had fixed on a plan of operations. Burr painted to E. the injury he had suffered from certain observations which had been made on the floor of the House of Representatives, concerning his operations in Africa, and from the delays of Government in adjusting his claims for expenditures on the coast. Here was an opportunity to indemnify himself. A separation from the union would eventually take place—and that country become independent of the Atlantic States. It was a right they inherited from constitution—and nature had situated them peculiarly for the enjoyment of it. The present moment favored the measure. There was no energy in the government to be dreaded—and the divisions of political opinions throughout the country was a circumstance of which he should profit. There were very many enterprising men among us, who aspired to something beyond the dull pursuits of civil life, and who would volunteer in this pursuit. And the vast territory which offered to adventurers, and the mines of Mexico would bring strength to his standard from all quarters. He did not doubt but that inducements might be offered to the army to embark with him. Double pay and double rations—a prospect of plunder, and the ambition of achievement would do much with garrison soldiers. E. satisfied himself that Burr was resolute in the project, and put himself on expedition to defeat his views without exposing facts. He accordingly waited on the President, and used the freedom to mention Mr. Burr as a suitable person to conduct our negotiations at London or Madrid. The President seemed to express an apprehension that the confidence was too high. E. thought that Burr, when put on his honor, would act with fidelity—his capacities were unquestionable—and signified that if he remained in this country he would become dangerous. The President did not understand this insinuation. E. expressed himself plainly that if B. were not disposed of we should, within eighteen months have an insurrection, if not a revolution, on the waters of the Mississippi. The President said, "he had too much confidence in the information, integrity and attachment to the union of the people of that country, to admit an apprehension of the kind."—No further conversation was had here on the subject. But E. took leave, waited on two or three gentlemen of Congress, and detailed the whole plan of Burr. They all agreed that the fellow deserved hanging; but thought the project too chimerical, and Burr's circumstances too desperate to give it the merit of serious consideration. E. said nor heard no more of the affair till he was accidentally informed of Burr's movements on the Ohio, when he spoke publicly of the facts.
Within a few weeks a letter was received by a young gentleman in Brimfield from his friend in Marietta, stating that Col. Burr had, by his agents contracted for the building at that place of 15 or 20 boats constructed for the navigation of those waters; and that he had offered commissions to sundry enterprising young men of that vicinity, for a secret expedition, which promised great advantages to that country. As the foregoing statement was examined by General Eaton before it went to press, the public will now be relieved from their suspense on this subject. A friend of General Eaton, on hearing this detail, asked him how Burr, in case he should extricate himself, would receive the exposure of these facts. He answered, "As he pleases, I never solicited Burr's friendship nor his confidence. He ought to have known me better than to suppose me ever sufficiently subject to become the instrument of his ambition. And he ought to have known himself better, than to flatter himself possessed of capacities to seduce me to an act of treason."
FROM THE NATIONAL AEGIS. BURR'S CONSPIRACY. We have hesitated to believe; because we thought that no man, possessing the cunning and intrigue of Burr, could be so far infatuated by a mad ambition, as to enterprize the seduction of a people from a rational government of their choice. Quid non mortalia pectora cogis! Auri sacra fumes! It is true! Burr has conspired to sever the western states from the union, and join them with Louisiana; and by the conquest of Mexico, to establish a great Western Empire. Gen. Eaton, in company with a number of gentlemen, in this town, last week, declared, and gave them leave to tell and publish, what he had delivered in writing to Mr. Granger, the Post-master general to carry on to the seat of government. Burr, after some artful preliminary observations on the ill treatment which Eaton had received from government, supposing him ripe like himself, for every wicked as well as daring undertaking, opened to him his whole project; in which he said Wilkinson was to be second, and he, (Eaton) might have the honor of being third—he assured him that he had a fund on which he could draw for full supplies of money—named several leading characters in the Western territory, who, as well as Wilkinson, were engaged with him—observed that tho' the army was absolutely necessary, and tho' the thing had not been proposed to them, and tho' they were chiefly recruited and officered from the Atlantic States, and might be supposed to have attachments there, yet whoever knew mankind would rely on the effect which the offer of double pay and mines of Mexico could produce; and if General Eaton would make use of his influence with the officers of the Marine, particularly Decatur, and engage them, "We can get rid of a few opposing men here, and take the treasury of the United States."
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3.
The following message was received from the president of the United States by Mr. Coles his secretary. To the Senate and House of representatives of the United States of America. I have the satisfaction to inform you that the negotiation depending between the U. S. and the government of Great Britain is proceeding in a spirit of friendship and accommodation which promises a result of mutual advantage. Delays, indeed, have taken place, occasioned by the long illness and subsequent death of the British minister charged with that duty. But the commissioners appointed by that government to resume that negotiation have shown every disposition to hasten its progress. It is, however, a work of time; as many arrangements are necessary to place our future harmony on stable grounds. In the mean time we find, by the communications of our plenipotentiaries, that a temporary suspension of the act of last session, prohibiting certain importations, would as a mark of candid disposition on our part, and of confidence in the temper and views with which they have been met, have a happy effect on its course. A step so friendly will afford further evidence that all our proceedings have flowed from views of justice and conciliation; and that they give them willingly that form which may best meet corresponding dispositions. Add to this that the same motives which produced the postponement of the act till the 15th of November last, are in favor of its further suspension; and as we have reason to hope that it may soon yield to arrangements of mutual content and convenience, justice seems to require that the same measure may be dealt out to the few cases which may fall within its short course, as to all others preceding and following it. I cannot therefore but recommend the suspension of this act for a reasonable time, on considerations of justice, amity and the public interests. TH: JEFFERSON. December 3, 1806. The message was thereupon, on motion of Mr. J. Randolph, referred to a select committee, composed of five members, viz. Messrs. J. Randolph, Marion, Van Cortlandt, Mac Creery and Chandler.
LONDON, Oct. 4. Rupture of the Negotiation. MESSAGE TO THE MAYOR. Lord Howick presents his compliments to the Lord mayor, has the honor to transmit, for the information of his Lordship, a copy of a message just received from Deal.
Downing-Street, Oct. 8. "Telegraph message, from Deal, 7 minutes past one, P. M. 8th Oct. 1806:—A message arrived—Lord Lauderdale quits Paris to-morrow—Clyde frigate ordered to attend. (Signed) JAMES SHAW, Mayor."
Mansion-house, half past 4, P. M. The Courier says, Ministers must have been certain the negotiation had completely failed before they would have made a communication like the above.
Wherever the intelligence was spread, it was received with joy. On the exchange repeated huzzas were given. Fresh orders were issued to the British Naval Commanders on the news that Lord Lauderdale was coming home. Bonaparte left Paris Sep. 26, and had arrived at Mentz. The French and Prussian armies were within a day's march of each other. No declaration of war had been made. A French Minister was still at Berlin. The Russians were advancing. On the 26th of Sept. the embargo on vessels for Prussian ports was raised in England. The British have appointed an Envoy to adjust their differences with Prussia. It was reported the British had gained another victory in Italy. The French frigates Minerva, Indefatigable, Glory, Armide, and President have been taken by the British. Lord Percy had been elected for Westminster. Mr. Whitbread was appointed Secretary at War.
JUST RECEIVED, AND am now opening next door to Mr. Robert Frazers, and oppose Mr. Jno. Jordan's, an assortment of DRY GOODS, with some articles of GROCERIES, to complete my former assortment; all of which were bought upon Good terms, and will be sold wholesale and retail, at a small discount for cash. For WM. MORTON, JNO. S. SNEAD. Lex. Dec. 24, 1806.
I WILL GIVE THE highest price in cash, for clean combed
HOG'S BRISTLES, at my shop on Water Street, in the corner house formerly occupied by George Young Sen. where I carry on the
BRUSH MAKING business. I still carry on the House Painting and Paper Hanging business as usual. JOHN GRANT. December 29th, 1806.
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED in the month of June, a dark bay
MARE, with a long tail, three years old last Spring, supposed to be with foal, branded on the shoulder and buttock W. W. The above reward will be given to any person who will return her to the subscriber, living in Lexington. W. Warfield. December 26, 1806
RAN AWAY! PETER, of a black complexion, between twenty-five and thirty years of age, crooked limbed, lips a little in conversation, with a scar on one of his legs occasioned by its having been broken; who pretends an unfounded claim to freedom—left me on Sunday last, having privately persuaded a Priest to write him two letters, intended by the Negro, as passports to the state of Ohio. He took with him a sorrel horse, which I cannot particularly describe. Any person who will apprehend him, and have him confined in any jail of this state or any other, or convey him to me in Jessamine county, on the Hickman road, seven miles from the Kentucky river, shall be well compensated for their trouble and expences by Samuel H. Woodson. December 25, 1806.
CAUTION, THAT no person may take an assignment on a note given by Joseph Brown and Peter Noel, to William Callahan, calling for three young Negroes; as said Callahan has sixteen hundred and forty dollars of my property in his hands, and says that he shall not give it up, therefore I am determined not to pay said note until it is compelled by law. JOSEPH BROWN. December 18, 1806.

TO SOAR ALOFT ON FANCY'S WING.  VERSE. WRITTEN ON THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR.
BY W. COOPER, ESQ. (NOT INSERTED IN HIS WORKS.)  "Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere Causas." Thanks for favours from on High, Man thinks he fades too soon; Tho' 'tis his privilege to die, Would he improve the boon.
But he, not wise enough to scan His best concerns aright, Would gladly stretch Life's little span To ages--if he might;
To Ages in a world of pain, To Ages where he goes, Call'd by affliction's heavy chain, And hopes of repulse!
Strange fondness of the human heart, Enamour'd of its harm; Strange World, that costs it so much smart-- And yet has power to charm!
Whence has the world its magic pow'r, Why deem we death a foe? Recoil from weary Life's best hour, And court a longer Woe?
The cause is conscience. Conscience oft Her tale of Guilt renews; Her voice is terrible, tho' soft, And a read of death ensues!
Then, anxious to be longer spar'd, Man mourns his fleeting breath; All evil then seems light--compar'd With the approach of Death!
'Tis Judgement shakes him! There's the fear That prompts his wish to stay; He has incur'd a long arrear, And must despair to pay!
Pay!--Follow Christ, and all is paid; His Death your Peace ensures-- Think on the grave where He was laid, And calm descend to Yours.
AN ECODOTE. A Counsellor examining a witness in the Court of King's Bench, whose evidence he endeavoured to invalidate, was whispered to by a wag behind him to interrogate the witness as to his having been a pri- soner in Gloucester jail. Thus in- structed, the learned Advocate bold- ly asked--"When, Sir, were you in Gloucester jail?" The witness a respectable man, with astonishment declared that he never was in jail in his life. The Counsellor turned round to his friendly brother, & asked for what the man had been impris- oned? The answer was, "For suicide." Without hesitating he ad- dressed the witness--"Now Sir, I ask you upon your oath, & remember I shall have your words taken down, was you not imprisoned in Glouce- ster jail for the crime of Suicide?" The whole court burst into a fit of laughter, & the counsellor's embar- rassment may be easily conceived.
HOW TO MAKE EXCUSES. MR. EDITOR,
I know no talent in the applica- tion of which some gentlemen more excel, than in that of excusing ; and when I tell you that I am a tradef- man, obliged, from the nature of my business, to give credit, I hope you will not doubt that experience has qualified me to speak upon this subject, and to speak feelingly .
In forming excuses, according to the common practice, the following rules are observed:
1st. That the same excuse be as seldom repeated as possible.
2d. That the excuses be as vari- ous and as plausible as possible.
To exemplify the rules, Mr. Edi- tor permit me to state a case.--Z. Y. owes me a bill. I sent it in we shall suppose.
The 1st of July. Now mark the excuses in succession.
July 1 "O! this is Mr. Mercer's bill. Call again any day next week."
July 9 "Not at home." "When will he be at home?" "Any time to-morrow."
July 10 "Has a gentleman with him." "Waits half an hour." "O! ha! this is the bill--aye--hum-- look in on Monday."
Monday "Not at home--gone to the Post-office."
Thursday "Leave the bill and I'll look it over."
20 "There seems to be a mis- take in the bill--I never had this article--take it back to your master, and tell him to examine his books."
24 "Just gone out."  29 "I am busy now. Tell your master I'll call on him as I go up town."
August 16. "Bless me! I quite forgot to call. This bill is not dis- charged; bring me a receipt any time to-morrow or next day."
September 12. "What! did I not pay that bill before leaving town? Are you going further?" "Yes." "Well; call as you come back and I'll settle it." Calls, and he is gone to dinner at Blofield.
17. "Plague on this bill! I don't believe I have so much money in the house. Can you give me change for a twenty pound note?" "No." "Then call as you pass to-morrow."
18. "Not at home."
25. "Appoint a day! D--me, what does your master mean! Tell him I'll call on him, and know what he means by such a message."
October. "What no discount?" "Sir it has been due these two years." "There's your money then." "These guineas are light." "Then you must call again--I have no loose cash in the house."
And here ends the payment of 91. 14s. 6d. with three of the gui- neas light.
As my fellow shopkeepers (and some say the Editors of Newspapers ) labour under the same hardships in these respects as myself, I hope you will not reject this humble statement of our case; and if it produces the payment of one bill which I am now hunting after, you will merit the hearty thanks of, Mr. Editor, your constant reader, ROBIN MERCER.
THE SHARE-HOLDERS OF THE LEXINGTON LIBRARY, ARE requested agreeable to the law incorporating them, to meet at the Li- brary room on the first Saturday in Ja- nuary next, at two o'clock P. M. to choose their officers, and to do other business that may be necessary.
JOHN STEPHEN, Sec'y. Dec. 22, 1806.
AN ELECTION FOR seven TRUSTEES for the Town of Lexington, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Court House on Saturday the third day of January, 1807, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the Board, JOHN BRADFORD, Ch'm. JNO. WATKINS, cl'k.
J. & D. MACCOUN,
HAVE received from Philadelphia, and now opening at their Store on Main Street, opposite the Public Square, an extensive Assortment of MERCHANDIZE & STATI- ONARY, Which, with a constant supply of best Pennsylvania BAR IRON & CASTINGS, & NAILS, From their Nail Manufactory, will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash in hand.
Among their Books are the following, -VIZ:-
Cunningham's Law Dictionary, Bacon's Abridgment, Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown, Impney's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commenta- ries, with Christian's Notes, Waltham- ton's Reports, Call's do. Veley Junior's do. Henry Blackstone's do. Coke's do. Burrows's do. Cowper's do. Story's Pleadings, Macnally's Evidence, Bar- ton's Treatise on Equity, Fonblanque on do. Pothier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, do. Principles of Equity, The English Plea- der, Pleadings Assistant, Espinass, Went- worth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Chitty on Bills of Exchange, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevi- um, Lilly's Entries, Brown on Equality, Becaria on Crimes, The Federalist, San- son's Letters from Italy, Abbe Barthol- emy's Travels in Italy, Roscoe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hoo's Areopago, Gifford's Translation of Juvenal, Darwin's Life, The Life of Genl. Moreau, Moreau's St. Domingo, Barrow's Travels in Africa, Moore's Travels through France, Germany, &c. Carr's Stranger in France, Residence in France, Smith's Wealth of Nations, Interesting Anecdotes, do. Memo- irs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gil- blas de Santillane, Hellman's Philosophy, Paley's do. do. Evidences of Christian Religion, Davis's Sermons, Doddridge's Paraphrase, Carey's Family Bible, latest edition. Also the best approved Classic and Scientific Authors, for the use of Schools, with a variety of other Books too tedious to enumerate.
They have likewise contracted for a few thousand copies of the new improved edition of WEBSTER'S SPELL- ING BOOK, containing twenty-four pages more than the present one in use; to be printed in Lexington, from the standing types composed in Philadelphia. Orders from one to one hundred dozen, can, in a few weeks after this time, be filled on the shortest notice, and at a lower price, than they can be imported from Philadelphia. Also the following Books of Kentucky manufacture, will be fur- nished on the same low terms, to wit:
The American Orator, Kentucky Pre- ceptor, American do. School Geogra- phy, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Wilson's Lyle's, Harrison, and Murray's Gram- mars, Blank Books, &c. &c. &c.
Subscribers for Carey's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them, Lexington, May 10.
TATE'S CREEK MILLS.
WANTED immediately at Macbean's, late Winter's Mills, near the mouth of Tate's creek, in Madison county, a MAN who is acquainted with milling, to assist in carrying on the manufacturing of Flour, for Orleans trade; none need apply but such as can be well recommended--apply to the subscri- ber at the mills. Also, a COOPER wanted to set up stuff ready got out and well-finished. All Farmers or Traders delivering wheat from the opposite side of the river, to manu- facture for Orleans market, shall be thank- fully received and the utmost attention paid; and the flour delivered to them or order, on the bank of the river free of any charge for handling, by giving me timely notice for the same. James McCall. Dec. 19, 1806. 3w
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE three miles and a half from Lexington on the Boons- borough road, handsomely improved. For Particulars enquire of Gen. Robert Todd, in Lexington.
Nov. 26, 1806. JOHN TODD.
JESSAMINE COUNTY, to wit.
John Metcalfe, ONE of the Commonwealth's Justices of the Peace for the said county: To all Sheriffs, Mayors, Bailiffs and Constables within the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
Whereas, complaint is made to me this day, upon the oath of William McConnel, Jailor for said county, that James Rice laborer, who was lately com- mitted to the jail of said county of Jef- ferson, by warrant from me, a Justice of the Peace for said county, and also re- committed by the examining court, for wilfully and maliciously stabbing and murdering the body of Samuel Clay, late of said county, did on night of the twentieth of this inst. forcibly break out of, and made his escape from the said jail, and is now going at large. These are therefore, in the name of the Common- wealth, to require you, and every of you, in your respective counties, cities, towns and precincts, to make diligent search, by way of hue and cry, for the said James Rice, and having found, to seize and retake, and safely convey, or cause him to be safely conveyed to the jail of the aforesaid county of Jefferson, there to be kept until he shall be thence discharged by due course of law. Given under my hand and seal this twenty se- cond day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six, and XV year of the Commonwealth. *50 c. John Metcalfe, J. P.
TAKEN UP
By the subscriber, living on Strodes fork, in Bourbon county, a Bay Horse, Supposed to be six years old next spring, about 15 hands high, a few white hairs in his forehead, fresh nicked; apraised to 65 dollars. Samuel Sbortridge. October 4, 1806.
DO forewarn all persons from tra- ding with my wife Nancy Runyan, from this day, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
PETER RUNYAN. December 17, 1806. 13t.
NEW STORE.
ABNER LE GRAND
HAS just received, and now opening in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Jordan & Brother, a LARGE and ELEGANT AS- SORTMENT of
NEW GOODS, Of this fall's importation from Europe; which he offers by WHOLESALE, by the PIECE, or by RETAIL, at the most reduced prices. Also, the best Pennsylvania BAR IRON, CASTINGS, WINDOW-GLASS, HOLLOW WARE, from Pittsburgh, and NAILS Manufactured at this place of the best Penn- sylvania iron. Lexington, 1806.
Taken up by Francis Miller, of Jessamine county, living near John Scott's tavern, a
Sorrel Horse, with a blaze face, and one hind foot white, some saddle spots, about six years old, nearly 15 hands high, flood before, and had on about 35 bell; apraised to 60 dollars, before me, this 4th day of September, 1806. John Metcalfe, J. P. J. P.
WANTED,
TWO or three smart active boys, be- tween the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, as apprentices to the BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS, Boys of the above description who can come well recommended, will meet with encouragement. Benjamin Futbey. Lex. Dec. 10, 1806. 5t 3/4
FOR SALE,
A valuable tract of LAND, Within two miles of Lexington on the Frankfort road, containing upwards of 550 acres.
Many circumstances combine to make this a profitable and highly valuable
FARM, Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, and SPRINGS which have never fail- ed.
Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilson's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Dec. 1806.
WILLIAM DORSEY,
WISHES to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the
Coopering Business, in Lexington, three doors above Mr. Samuel Ayres, and opposite to Mr. Ran- kin, Main-street and has on hand a large assortment of vessels from 10 to 100 gal- lons, and hopes by his particular atten- tion to business to merit their custom. 12m N. B. Cash will be given for good Hoop Poles.
Clarke Circuit, October term, 1806. Cornelius Skinner, complainant, against
William H. Woodward, &c. defendants, In Chancery.
The defendant Woodward, not ha- ving entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly 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 com- plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next April term, and answer the complainant's bill--that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks successively. A Copy. Teste Saml. M. Taylor, c.c.c.c.
COURT OF APPEALS,
For the 42d Regiment of Kentucky Militia.
WILL meet at the house of John Kiefer, in the town of Lexington, on Sa- turday the 3d day of January, 1807, at 10 o'clock A. M. where all those delin- quents who were fined at the last Regi- mental court for the assessment of fines, who may think themselves aggrieved, will be heard--Those who cannot personally at- tend, may state their excuses in writing, on oath, and leave the same with either of the Field officers, on or before that day. George Trotter jr. Lt. C. C. December 17, 1806. 5t
SEMPER REFULGET.
NOW PUBLISHING
BY
BELCHER & ARMSTRONG,
No. 70, State Street.....Boston, (Mass.)
THE EMERALD,
A LITERARY PAPER,
Will be issued every Saturday, consisting of twelve octavo pages, printed on a fine paper with a new type. PRICE $3 PER ANNUM.....PAYABLE ONE IN ADVANCE.
Subscriptions for the Emerald will be re- ceived at this office, where a specimen of it may be seen.
Kentucky Insurance Office,
8th December 1806.
QUARTERLY meeting of the Share- holders of the Kentucky Insurance Company will be held at their Office, on Thursday the first day of January next at 12 o'clock. By order of the President & Directors, JOHN L. MARTIN, C. K. I. C. 11 Jan.
WHEAT WANTED.
The subscribers wish to purchase a quantity of good, clean, merchantable Wheat, to be delivered at Thomas Lew- is's mill, three miles below Lexington; for which they will give a higher price than has been customary, and advance a part in cash, on the delivery of the Wheat. For further particulars, apply to John Jordan jun. or mess. Samuel and George Trotter in Lexington; or at the mill above alluded to. THO. LEWIS & JACOB M'CONATHY. N. B Country work will be done at said mill. November 26, 1806.
Just Received by
WILKINS & TANNEHILL,
And now opening in the store formerly oc- cupied by Charles Wilkins, opposite the court house, and for sale by the package, viz.
10 bbls. 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 10 -- Jamaica Spirits, 10 -- Madeira L. P. 10 -- Sherry, 4 -- Colemenar, 4 -- Port, 8 -- Pepper, 10 -- Brimstone, 6 -- Alum, 15 -- Copperas, 10 -- Ginger, 10 -- Madder, 8 -- Chocolate, 50 boxes Segars, 1 case containing Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace and Cinnamon, Logwood, 10 boxes Young Hyson, } TEAS 10 do. Hyson Skin, 35 bbls. Coffee and Loaf Sugar, Raisins in kegs.
The above articles will be disposed of at a moderate advance, by the barrel or package, for Cash or Negotiable Notes at 60 days.
A supply of GROCERIES, &c. will be re- gularly received from Philadelphia, which will enable us to furnish store keepers, or others, upon the lowest terms. W. & T.
JAMES ROBERT,
GOLD AND SILVER SMITH AND
JEWELLER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has com- menced the above business in the house lately occupied by Mrs. Boggs, and nearly opposite Mr. Daniel Bradford's printing office, on Main street, where he intends to pursue the same in all its various branches, and hopes from his knowledge of the above business, with the strictest attention and a desire to please, to merit a share of the public patronage. Ladies and Gentlemen who are so obliging as to favor him with their commands, may rely on having work done in the most fashionable and neatest manner, and on the most reasonable terms. N. B. One or two Apprentices, well recom- mended, will be taken to the above business. The highest price will be given for old Gold and Silver.
The 23d of August, 1806.
Ever to be remembered, on account of the wonderful recovery of John R. Shaw, who was on that day blown up in a well.
About 9 o'clock, (as near as I can re- collect) the blast went off, but it was a considerable time before the neighbor- hood were apprised of my unhappy situ- ation, and for the want of their assist- ance, I lay about an hour immersed in smoke, mud, and water, almost dead with the loss of blood, wounds and bro- ken bones. Both my arms were broken, my left in three places, as also my right leg broken, and my left hand mangled, (in such a manner as induced the Doc- tors to take off two of my fingers,) and about one hundred flesh wounds, which caused a general belief that I never should recover. But
The Lord has pitied me, And shined upon my face, That all the earth may see The wonders of his grace.
At the same time, Mr. Thomas M. Barney, who was standing over the well, was knocked down by the force of the ex- plosion, and lay some time insensible; but received no serious injury.
A messenger was sent off to Mr. San- ders, my employer in Lexington, who immediately dispatched Doctors Fish- back, Dudley and Warfield, who let my broken bones and dressed my wounds. After which I was safely conveyed to my own house, accompanied by a num- ber of respectable citizens of Lexing- ton, and its vicinity. On my arrival I was re-examined, and my skull found to be fractured about the size of a dollar, and a fresh operation was performed with all possible speed and found judgement. The faithfulnes of my Surgeons, by day and night, will (I hope) prove an honor to all the Medical Society. The friendly visits, and generous contribu- tions of the citizens, might be a pattern to all the world; and I hope those con- siderate gentlemen will be repaid an hundred fold, by the Great Rewarder of good actions.
JOHN R. SHAW.
In a few months I shall present to the public, a narrative of 30 years of my life and travels--5 different times a soldier--3 times shipwrecked--12 months a prisoner of war--with the num- ber of sieges and engagements in which I took part--4 times blown up, and my recovery--with a number of little anec- dotes, which will cause the reader occa- sionally to laugh and cry. JOHN F. SHAW.
Geo. M. Bibb, 2/3
WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practiced, and in the court of appeals, and