Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-12-25 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XX.—N o 1104.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD LEXINGTON.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 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, Dorrsey'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 Bient 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 still continues 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 May 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 Bulh, 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, expence, 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.
147 1-4 Acres of land, whereon I live, of a superior quality, about one mile from Lexington, on the road leading to Cynthia. 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 15 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 flock of horses, cattle and hogs, and will give seven years credit to the purchaser. M. SATTERWHITE. September 3, 1806. tf.
HART & BARTLE
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 Merchandize. Lexington, December 8th, 1806. tf.
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 over the Barge Ann from New Orleans, 40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, Lemi-johns Scrub & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy ogw. 500 lb. Blistered Steel, To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Merchandise Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
BAST & 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 wash kettles, tea, stew and glue kettles, fauce pans, rum 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 ALTE & 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 with the above articles 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. 4t
GREAT BARGAINS.
The 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 slung gled 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 Castleman and John Lightfoot esqs. 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, —157 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.
TANEN up by John Watts, living
of the headwaters of Huston, near the Widow Jacoby's, Bourbon county, a Bay Horse, twelve years old, fourteen and a half hands high, a small star in his forehead, some faddle 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 sheeps' 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,
by the gross, dozen or single, 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 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 them 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. Poston'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 instructed 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 preferve. Previous to their arrival, further information may be had by applying to George Yellot, Esq. Peterborough, near Versailles, Woodford county—to Mr. P. Skidmore, Bourbon Furnace, Montgomery county—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 Cynthia, where he is supplied with the best of liquors, and provisions, his stable is furnished with forage, and an attentive officer, 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. Cynthia 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.
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 flock 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 strict 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 will be 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. Mr. Mills, or Mr. Brown, will bestow 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, 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. 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 expence. 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 set 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 nailors, 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.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
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. Gm.
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 somewhat 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 fore 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. 46s. 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-Crofs street, Lexington. tf.

NEW-YORK, Nov. 26.
LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS.
Yesterday the fast sailing ship Pallas, Capt. Brown, arrived at this port from Amsterdam, which place she left the 11th ult. The editors of the New-York Gazette have received Dutch papers to the 9th of October, inclusive, which contain the subsequent important articles.
Lord Lauderdale was in France as late as the 4th ultimo, confined by indisposition, at the country seat of general Junta, the governor of Paris.
Translations from Amsterdam papers to the 9th of October, inclusive, per the ship Pallas, Brown, in 43 days from Amsterdam.
NISSA, Sept. 24.
The Servians and the Turks had a most desperate battle on the 29th and 30th of August; The former were ultimately surrounded by 15,000 Turks; but were afterwards reinforced by 7,000 men, and completely defeated the Turks, leaving upwards of 4,000 dead on the field of battle. They took 500 horse, a number of mules, ammunition, several pieces of cannon, &c.
Russia is determined to have a peace on just and honourable terms, or try her strength with her allies.
HAGUE, Oct. 5.
This morning early, the king left this place for the army.
POZEN, (Poland) Sept. 23.
Prussian troops are continually passing through this place for Germany.
COPENHAGEN, Sept. 23.
Four Russian ships of the line and four frigates, bound for the Mediterranean, came to anchor here this day.
BRENAU, Sept. 16.
The corps of general Soult at this place is augmented to 35,000 men.
PARIS, October 1.
His majesty the emperor arrived at Verdun, on the 26th of September, and on the 28th he reached Mentz, accompanied by prince Borghese, marshal Kellerman, Durock, Angereau, Moncy, Besseres, and a number of generals, with ten thousand troops.
HAGUE, October 5.
Letters from Nymegen state, that several regiments of French and Dutch troops have passed through that place, and that the army in the neighbourhood of that place will consist of 400,000 men; the first division of which will be commanded by Gen. Michaud, whose head quarters are now at Diersfordt. The other part consisting of the king's guard, riding artillery, &c. commanded by General Dumonceau.
The king of Holland with his court passed through this city for Utrecht.
DRESDEN, Sept. 23.
The French ambassador, Mons. Durand, has demanded his passports. The number of Prussian troops posted several days past in the mountains near this city, amount to 60,000 men—the head quarters which was here is now removed to Fribourg, because the troops are advancing. The whole Saxon army is in motion, and will immediately march, except five battalions and two regiments of cavalry that remain behind. The Saxon army is estimated at 25,000 men. It is reported, that the king of Prussia and the dukes of Brunswick and Saxon-Weimer are expected here.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 25.
The Prussians are in motion, posted in several divisions, from East Friesland to the borders of Bohemia. The right wing is commanded by General Bulche, which can immediately be supported by that of General Ruchel. The centre is commanded by the duke of Brunswick. The left wing by prince Hohenlohe. It is now ascertained by accurate statements, that the Prussian (exclusive of a powerful militia) consist of 230,000 men, thus officered—by the duke of Brunswick, earl of Mallendorf, and the prince of Hesse, 7 generals of infantry, 5 generals of cavalry, 28 lieutenant generals of infantry, 11 do. of cavalry, 100 major generals, 183 colonels, 62 lieut. colonels, and 666 majors. Some old generals have retired
on a pension. This army costs annually from 22 to 24 millions, nearly two-thirds of the income of the Prussian government. The King's life-guard commenced their march on the 31st of August for Potsdam. The prince of Hohenlohe has demanded permission from the court of Dresden, to march the Silesian Prussian army through that country, which would be immediately replaced by a Russian army.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 27.
Report says, that General Blucher has marched from Waldeck into Hesse. They wait with patience the arrival of Marshal Augereau, who is to remove his head quarters from Giessen to Wetzlar. 12,000 men are daily expected at Mentz, and were also to march to Wetzlar. The park of heavy artillery of Ulm will be stationed in our environs and that of Darmstadt.
LIPPE, Sept. 13.
The Prussian corps de reserve under Prince Eugene of Wirttemberg, formerly posted at Kustrin, defiles along the Spree towards the Saxon frontier, to be nearer the principal Prussian army.
LOWER ELBE, Sept. 30.
In the political journal the following is announced: In the year 1802 the army consisted of 34,000 men, that of Hesse Cassel in 1803 of 16,000 men, besides 7000 land militia.
The Prussian, Russian, and French armies are all in motion.
The king of Holland and suite, arrived at Driebergen, the 5th of October, where he reviewed several regiments, and the next morning he proceeded to Wezel.
A camp is formed at Zeil, to be called the camp of Austerlitz.
Accounts from Germany, state that the army of Marshal Soult is collecting in the environs of Pfaffenhofen and Ingolstadt, and that of Marshal Bernadotte, between Nuremberg and Furth. Both corps are said to be under the command of Bernadotte, and estimated at 60,000 strong. A corps of Marshal Davoust, which from Otting marches to Anspach, seems destined to reinforce the above army, and is 30,000 strong. The corps of Marshal Lefebvre, formerly that of Mortier, draws near Schweinfurt, in order to unite with the troops already there. Its strength may be about 20,000. Marshal Ney marches with his troops from Zwaben to Frankenland; its strength unknown. All the troops which were posted on the Var, reinforce the army of Augereau.
Concerning the Prussian movements the following is stated:—At Berlin the 30th September, there was not the least doubt of a commencement of hostilities, and momentarily expected to be advised of its confirmation. However, advices had been received from Gotha, that the 8th of October was the day which probably would decide Peace or War. In a late declaration of the king of Prussia to France, it is said that he insisted that France should withdraw all her troops from Germany, and not meddle in the affairs of the North; and that she should accede to the measure of restoring peace to the continent.
The last of September the Prussian royal head quarters was removed from Naumberg to Weimer. The corps of Gen. Kalkreuth which faced the Swedes in Swedish Pomerania, has also joined that army; which army of Saxony consisted of 150,000 men. On the 2d of October Baron Jacobi, the former Prussian envoy to Great Britain, left Hamburg for London.
The French papers mention, that 8000 men are immediately expected at Coblenz, to assume a military position round that city. The first detachment of the army of Gen. Oudinot has arrived at Strasburg by way of the Rhine. There is continual embarkations of troops on the Rhine, which arrive from France to join the Grand Army, whilst other Corps go by water to the same destination.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 29.
Translated for the American.
EXTRACT OF AN
OFFICIAL RELATION. Respecting the Haytian campaign against the tyrant Dessalines, from the 13th to the 17th October.
A horrible attempt was to be made in the south part of this island—thousands of victims were to be sacrificed to the suspicion, or rather ferocity of Dessalines. General Moutier, and the inspector, Stephen Maintor, were to be the executioners of the most sanguinary orders against the district of Aux Cayes. Already they were busy about the means of putting their schemes into operation, when they were both arrested by the brave Colonel Wagmac, whereupon the inhabitants of Aux Cayes rose in a body and swore to conquer or to die. The Minister at War, the gener-
als Feron and Vaval, and the colonels Francise and Brurd Leulane also joined the party of patriots.
Having made his dispositions, the minister left L'Anse a Veau, with the 15th and 16th half brigades, and advanced to the bridge of Miragoane. The next morning they held a conference with general Yaou, who was encamped at Petit Goave, and finding the latter well disposed to act in co-operation; they settled all points; but deferred proceeding farther until the arrival of general Pétion. General Magloire Ambroise and Colonel Homare, though the first was sick, yet evinced the same patriotic zeal.
On the 15th general Pétion arrived at Petit Goave, where he was received in the manner he deserved by the troops. Both divisions marched to Grand Goaves, where they found general Germain; who though he feigned to join our party, was yet soon known to be a turncoat.
That night we passed at Leogane, and the next morning marched with the 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 21st and 24th half brigades, and three companies of dragons, to Port au Prince, which place we were master of at four. General Germain becoming the more and more suspected, he was arrested at ten at night. A traveller informed us that Dessalines's vanguard was approaching us, and he in fact, came himself, without suspicion.
At the instigation of General Yaou, the soldiers and Islanders of the plains of Cul de Sac, stating the urgency of putting Dessalines and Germain to death, in order to preserve liberty—that the soldiers were willingly disposed to do their duty—that the planters were to watch the plains—and that moreover, they pledged their words, not to let Dessalines have the least suspicion of what was going to pass—they kept their promises—Dessalines traversed the whole plain without being apprised of the disposition of the army. This circumstance reminds us of a well known sentence, that a tyrant has always a great many flatterers and not a single friend.
Dessalines being entirely ignorant of all these facts, and not knowing of our having possession of Port au Prince, continued on his route, in the most perfect security. At eight in the morning he was in the outer posts of our camp, without suspecting it—only in the moment when he was to be arrested, he conceived his error, and then trying to make his escape, he received the mortal blow, which put an end to his life and his crimes.
Colonel Mareadier was killed, though much regretted, in defending Dessalines. On the side of the enemy some more were wounded, and on our side but one man killed. Thus were our proceedings in four days crowned with the most fortunate success. This great event, so remarkable in the annals of the history of mankind, will shew to the astonished orb, what an oppressed people is capable of; and will at the same time gain us the esteem and admiration of other nations.
On the 18th, at nine in the morning, a Te Deum will be chaunted, in order to celebrate this memorable day, on which tyranny was abolished and liberty restored.
Done at Head Quarters at Port au Prince, the 18th October, 1806. Signed, Etienne Geron, minister of war and navy; Pétion, commanding general of the second division; Yaou, commanding general of the west Leogane; Vaval, general of brigade, of the district of Nippes.
One of the gentlemen who arrived here in the ship Governor Gillman, informs us, that previous to his departure, he read in an Amsterdam paper of the 9th of October, an account of the capture of four French frigates by a squadron under the command of commodore Samuel Hood, after a severe action. The French squadron consisted of five frigates, (one of which escaped,) bound from France for the West Indies, with troops; and mistaking commodore Hood's ships for Indianmen, bore down upon them and before they discovered the mistake, were within the reach of the guns of British squadron. Commodore Hood lost an arm in the action.
The same paper stated, that admiral Sir Thomas Louis had also captured a French frigate on the coast of France. The above prizes had all arrived in England. (N. Y. Gaz.)
BLANKS, OF various kinds, for sale at the office of the Gazette.
JESSAMINE COUNTY, to wit.
John Metcalf,
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 committed to the jail of said county of Jessamine, by warrant from me, a Justice of the Peace for said county, and also recommitted 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 Commonwealth, 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 Jessamine, there to be kept until he shall be thence discharged by due course of law. Given under my hand and seal this twenty second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six, and XV year of the Commonwealth.
*50 c. John Metcalf, 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 Sborridge.
October 4, 1806.
I DO forswear all persons from trading with my wife Nancy Runyan, from this day, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
PETER RUNYAN.
December 17, 1806.
THE SHARE HOLDERS OF THE
LEXINGTON LIBRARY,
ARE requested agreeable to the law incorporating them, to meet at the Library room on the first Saturday in January 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.
BENJAMIN LLOYD,
TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the
COOPERING BUSINESS,
at his old stand, the upper end of Main-street, opposite Capt. Vanpelt's; where he has on hand a quantity of
Double and Single Barrels and large
Pickling Tubs,
well made, of good seasoned timber; which may be had at the following prices.
D. C.
Double Barrels 2 00
Single do. 1 25
Pickling Tubs 2 25
together with any other article in his line of business, at proportionable prices.
December 24, 1806. cont
WILLIAM DORSEY,
WISHES to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on
Coopering Business,
in Lexington, three doors above Mr. Samuel Ayres, and opposite to Mr. Rankin, Main-street and has on hand a large assortment of vessels from 10 to 100 gallons, and hopes by his particular attention to business to merit their custom. 12m N. B. Cash will be given for good Hoop Poles.
FOR SALE AT ONE YEAR'S CREDIT.
WILLIAM NORTON offers for sale, at public auction on the 4th of March 1807, his farm, lying on the main state road, leading from Lexington to Mountsterling, and soon to the Mud Licks, and to Baltimore, on which I have lived and kept my Cabinet-maker's shop for eleven years, and is a good stand for any mechanic, or any public business. There is seventy or eighty thousand of good and well burnt Bricks on the place. I will sell also my set of tools and all my household furniture. I will take a young mare or gelding, valued from eighty to a hundred dollars. December 15, 1806. 2t
Clarke Circuit, October term, 1806.
Cornelius Skinner, complainant,
against
William H. Woodward, &c. defendants,
In Chancery.
The defendant Woodward, not having 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 complainant, 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.
A COURT OF APPEALS, For the 42d Regiment of Kentucky Militia,
WILL meet at the house of John Kieler, in the town of Lexington, on Saturday the 31st day of January, 1807, at 10 o'clock A. M. where all those delinquents who were fined at the last Regimental court for the assessment of fines, who may think themselves aggrieved, will be heard—Those who cannot personally attend, 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
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
F A R M, Particularly its contiguity to market. FINE TIMBER, and SPRINGS which have never failed.
Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilson's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. 1. 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806.
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 & STATIONARY,
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, Impey's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, Washington'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, Barton's Treatise on Equity, Fonblanque on do. Pothier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, do. Principles of Equity, The English Pleader, Pleadings, Abilant, Epinials, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Chitty on Bills of Exchange, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium, Lilly's Entries, Brown on Equality, Becaria on Crimes, The Federalist, Curran's Speeches, Moore's Anacreon, Sanson's Letters from Italy, Abbe Bartholomew's Travels in Italy, Roscoe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hooi's Arezzo, Gilford'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. Memoirs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gilblas de Santelane, 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 SPELLING 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 furnished on the same low terms, to wit:
The American Orator, Kentucky Preceptor, American do. School Geography, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Willson's, Lyle's, Harrison and Murray's Grammars, Blank Books, &c. &c. &c.
Subscribers for Carey's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them.
Lexington, May 10.
A NEW FULLING MILL.
THIS is to inform the public, that the subscriber has removed his Fulling Mills, two and a half miles lower on Bickman creek, from Maj. John Morrison's, where he intends to carry on the above business, in all its various branches; he also returns his sincere thanks to the public and his former customers, and his hopes to render them full satisfaction, from the superior eat he has built on. To accommodate distant customers, Cloth for dressing will be received at George Anderson's, merchant in Lexington, and at Thomas Vidtom's in Versailles—where he will attend the first Monday of every court, and return the same the next court, on as reasonable terms as any other Fuller in the state. Part produce will be taken, at the market price, if delivered at the time when the cloth is dressed, at the mill, or at some convenient place agreed on. One or two Apprentices to the above business is wanted immediately; and they will meet with good encouragement. SAMUEL HAYS. December 8, 1806.
TATE'S CREEK MILLS.
WANTED immediately at Macheecks, 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 subscriber at the mills. Also, a COOPER wanted to set up stuff ready got out and well seasoned. All Farmers or Traders delivering wheat from the opposite side of the river, to manufacture for Orleans market, shall be thankfully received and the utmost attention paid; and the flour delivered to them at order, on the bank of the river free of any charge for hauling, by giving me timely notice for the same. James McCall. December 19, 1806. 3w
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE three miles and a half from Lexington on the Boonsborough road, handsomely improved.
For Particulars enquire of Gen. Robert Todd, in Lexington. JOHN TODD. Nov. 26, 1806. tf

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 25.
The Editor presents to his Readers the Compliments of the Season.
A FEW days, and our labours for the year 1806 will close,—on which occasion, the editor of the Kentucky Gazette tenders his sincere thanks to his real friends, for their patronage, and solicits a continuation. He is sorry to be obliged to inform them of the necessity of changing the plan of publishing his paper twice a week. About the commencement of the present year, he announced that plan to the public, and assigned his reasons for the change—Those reasons still exist; but some of greater weight have occurred, which make the former mode of publishing weekly only, the most advisable. To those who are in the daily habit of transacting business wherein money is required, it would be unnecessary to mention the reasons which have operated in making the proposed alteration; but as many of his patrons have not an opportunity of knowing the scarcity of money which exists, he is obliged to declare, that that is the cause of the change which is about to be made.
The Editor proposes publishing the Kentucky Gazette, weekly, from the first of January 1807, at Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, or Three Dollars to be paid at the expiration of the year.
The difference in these two sums, may be considered by many, as bearing no just proportion. The following statement, however, is offered, to show the propriety of making such a difference; and of the necessity of the change:
The cash expense for the paper only, on which the Gazette has been printed for the present year, amounted to $916,—and the whole amount received for subscriptions, for the same time, only $835 50!—leaving a balance of $380 50 for paper only, to be provided for from some other fund! But the paper is not the only expense—the wages of journeymen, board and clothing of apprentices, house rent, fire wood, &c. are serious expenses, which, under existing circumstances, must involve innumerable difficulties. It will therefore be necessary, that the difference should be such, as to make it an object with all to pay in advance.
If this statement will not also show the absolute necessity of those in arrears paying up their balances—if it is not sufficient to stimulate them to this act of justice, the editor must relinquish all hopes from mild measures, yet he feels a great reluctance to resort to any others.
Lieutenant Richard Buck, of the 2nd Reg. U. S. Infantry, than whom an honester man, or truer soldier never lived, was detached by the Commander in Chief of the universe, from this world to a better, on the 23th October 1806.
We are authorised to state that General Charles Scott is a candidate for the office of Governor of this commonwealth.
The last accounts from Frankfort stated the Legislature still to be in conclave.
The governor is said to have ordered out 500 militia, to be stationed at different points on the Ohio, to intercept suspicious boats attempting to pass.
A gentleman direct from Cincinnati, states, that a number of men were stationed there, and two or three barges in the stream, to stop all boats from passing, until a satisfactory account of them should be given. He further states that several boats, supposed to be a part of Burr's flotilla, had been detained above, on board of one was Mrs. Blannerhasset, her husband having succeeded in descending the river, with about 16 boats. He further informs, that a company of troops were on their march, to protect the Arsenal at the mouth of Licking.
Col. Burr, the source of alarm, which produced all these precautionary movements, was, it is said, at Gen. Jackson's, 10 miles from Nashville, on Wednesday last.
Extract of a letter dated, Fort Adams, Nov. 17th, 1806.
"The war on the other side of the river is at an end, as you will see by the inclosed general order.
"The troops in this quarter, except one company at Natchitoches, and a small detachment at this place are ordered to New-Orleans;—every piece of ordnance, all the ammunition, and other warlike stores and implements, are immediately to be moved off down the river.
"The companies of Boote, Schuyler and Swann, are also ordered to Orleans from the Mobile.
"A requisition has been made for 500 militia of this territory to march for Orleans in 20 days from the 11th instant.
"We have no conjectures as to the object of this sudden and unexpected movement of the troops; the General will be here to-morrow and perhaps we may get some light on the subject.
"Mr. Secretary Mead, the acting Governor of this territory, has ventured to censure the General and Col. Cushing for not having closed
the campaign sooner, and in a different way!—The General's weapon will be silent contempt;—a very powerful one in his hand, against such an enemy.
"Mr. Mead's administration of government has produced much dissatisfaction, and when governor Williams returns, it is supposed the Secretary will be permitted to resign."
NATCHEZ, Nov. 11. From the Herald extra.
This day at noon, his Excellency General Wilkinson arrived in town accompanied by his Aid de Camp, Walter Burling, esq. of this Territory, from whom we have the following brief summary of the General's operations on the borders of the province of Texas, in opposition to the Spanish troops under the orders of Governors Cordero and Herrera:
The American army marched on the 23d, and reached the left bank of the Sabine river on the 31st ult. The General found Governor Herrera posted on the opposite bank, and encamped near him. Three unarmed Spanish soldiers were taken by the advanced guard on that day, whom the General returned to the Spanish camp, with a desire that the trespass might not be repeated, and which was duly respected. On the march, the General had, by letters from the Spanish Chief, been twice prohibited from crossing the Anoyafunda: On the 29th ult. he dispatched Captain Burling with a letter to Governor Cordero, in reply to these prohibitions, which produced some discussion between the Chiefs, and on the 24th it was agreed by Governor Herrera, on the part of the Spaniards, that the American troops should retire to Natchitoches, and those of Spain to Nacogdoches, on the same day, and that these should not recross the Sabine, nor those the Anoyafunda, pending the pacific negotiations of the United States with Spain.
Thus the statu quo at the surrender of the province of Louisiana to the United States has been restored, the lives of our citizens spared, and the peace of our country preserved. And thus all the noise and trouble on our western frontier has been quieted without bloodshed, by the intelligence, temper, decision and firmness of our General.
The following order was issued by the General on the morning of the 5th inst. on which day he returned to Natchitoches to make arrangements for accelerating the descent of the troops to New-Orleans. He left that place four days since, and we understand proceeds for New-Orleans in a few days, we are sorry to add, leaving his lady extremely ill at Major Minor's, in this vicinity.
MORNING GENERAL ORDERS.
HEAD QUARTERS, Camp, left bank of the Sabine, November 5th, 1806.
PAROLE AMERICA, C. SIGN WASHINGTON.
His Excellency Governor Herrera, the military chief, immediately opposed to this corps, having agreed to withdraw his troops to Nacogdoches, and to prohibit their recrossing the Sabine river, pending the negotiations between the United States and Spain, the objects of this expedition are accomplished, and the camp will of course be raised to-morrow or the next day, and Colonel Cushing will lead back the troops to Natchitoches.
The uniform conduct of the troops engaged on this service has been exemplary, and merits the applause of their country: To major Welch and his mounted volunteers, the General offers his thanks for their vigilance and perseverance. The order, patience and promptitude of Farar's dragoons, would do honor to a veteran corps, and the general gives them, individually, a place in his affections, convinced, that, should the occasion ever present, their labors will reap an harvest of laurels. To the regular troops—his friends, his associates, his companions in hardships, sufferings and perils, it is sufficient for him to say, that he knows they are ever ready to meet danger, and to dare death in the cause of honor and their country, and that as disinterested patriots, they will yield the palm to no citizen of the United States.
W. BURLING, Aid de camp.
Opelousas, in Lower Louisiana, October 26th, 1806.
DEAR SIR, AS many of our fellow citizens may not have understood the causes which gave rise to our late dispute
with the Spaniards in this country, I beg leave, in addition to my former details on this subject, to communicate the subjoined account of the rise and progress of the affair.
Immediately after the cession of Louisiana from the French Republic to the United States, it was a matter of primary importance, that the line of demarcation between the Americans and Spaniards should be ascertained and fixed.—Accordingly the American executive directed certain ministers, then in Europe, to enter upon a negotiation for that purpose, with the court of Spain, which had ceded the country to France, just prior to its cession to the Americans.
Whilst these negotiations were depending, the president gave notice to the minister of Spain, that the river Sabine, which washes the western border of Louisiana, would be considered by the government, as the line between the two nations, until it should be specifically fixed by treaty. Whether this notification was ever communicated to the government of Mexico, is not certainly known. It is true however, that our executive gave directions to the commanding officer at Natchitoches, that if the Spaniards attempted to cross the Sabine, they should be immediately driven on the other side of that river.—A party of Spaniards did actually pass it sometime after these orders, for the purpose of taking possession of a tract of country which they alleged had never been included in the cession of Louisiana to the Americans, and which virtually belonged to his Catholic Majesty. This body of men by an inferior number of Americans under the command of captain Johnson of Natchitoches, was compelled to retreat beyond the Sabine. The Spaniards irritated at these measures on the part of the Americans, which they considered as an aggression on their rights, and an actual commencement of hostilities, communicated the affair to the government of Mexico. It is said that the council of that province was immediately assembled, and that an army of 30,000 men was decreed to be raised for the purpose of taking possession of the ground from whence the first party had been repelled by the Americans.
It is certain however, that sometime in the year 1805, the Spaniards began to collect an armament in the country on this side of the Sabine, between that river and the Rio Fonde, and continued to increase it until the fall of 1806. Information of this armament was communicated to the governor of the territory of Orleans, who immediately repaired to Natchitoches.—A correspondence, conducted with considerable warmth, but by no means unfriendly to the existing posture of affairs, was opened between the governor and general Herrera, a field marshal in the Spanish service, and commander in chief of the Spanish armament on the Rio Fonde. The governor asserted the right of the United States to the territory upon which the Spaniards had encamped, remonstrated on the injustice of the Spanish commander in having taken three American citizens, and sent them on prisoners to Nacogdoches; and for having protected several negroes who had fled from American citizens within the boundaries of the Spanish dominions. These dispatches were conveyed by Col. Hopkins, a young officer of considerable merit, to the Spanish camp.—The governor received a verbal message from the Spanish commander, in reply, that he had not been vested with authority to enter into any specific investigation of the principles upon which the dispute of the two nations had been grounded; that he had sent the governor's dispatches on to the captain general of Mexico, and that he held the station where he was then encamped by order of his Catholic Majesty, from whence he could not retreat without actual compulsion.
In consequence of this message, conveying the intelligence that the Spaniards were determined to maintain their ground on the Rio Fonde, governor Claiborne thought it expedient to call out a part of the militia of the territory. A draft was accordingly made in the counties of Opelousas and Rapides. That part of the militia of Opelousas composed of Americans, turned out with great readiness; but the French discovered every mark of disaffection to the cause. These people have been imposed on ever since the cession of Louisiana by Spanish emissaries, who had deluded them with the idea that the country
would either be again receded to the French or Spanish governments, or been collected in Mexico for the wrested from the dominion of the purpose of maintaining the claim of Americans by conquest. When the Spanish armament was formed on the Rio Fonde, they conceived that had been taken, they should be deluded up, provided it should appear that they had not violated the laws of the country, and that the negroes who had fled to the Spanish dominions should be also returned to the proprietors. On this last point the governor general expressed a desire that some arrangements might be made between the two countries with respect to negroes who should leave their masters and pass into the dominions of either of the two nations.
The affair having advanced to this crisis, general Wilkinson, disbanded the principal part of the militia, which had been assembled at Natchitoches, except a company of forty men commanded by Capt. Weisli, and the Natchez troop of horse. As the Spanish government however, had asserted their right to the country lying between the Rio Fonde and the Sabine, and had actually taken possession of it with a considerable armed force, general Wilkinson conceived it to be his duty to support the right of the United States to that territory, in the same manner. He accordingly wrote to general Herrera, informing him that it was his intention to fix his camp near the Sabine. Several companies of soldiers were marched towards that river; and by the last intelligence from Natchitoches, it was the intention of the general to move the main army forward, in the course of a few days.
The conduct of General Wilkinson upon this occasion, has been highly meritorious. He has acted in the prosecution of every measure with uncommon moderation, promptitude and firmness. Indeed very great merit is attached, not only to all the officers who have been engaged in these operations, but to the Americans in general who composed our little army. The principles of patriotism appeared to animate all their movements, which were upon all occasions active, spirited and courageous, in a very high degree.
Doctor Sibly has in his possession a very large volume of manuscripts, containing an account of the ancient boundaries of this country, and copious details on its civil and political history. I shall go to Natchitoches in a few weeks for the purpose of procuring additional documents on the subject of Indian affairs. To Doctor Sibley I am already under great obligations for vocabularies of several Indian languages. I expect by the spring to be enabled to complete my collections on this subject, of nine or ten different idioms. A copy will be presented to the American Philosophical Society, and one, also, to Doctor Barton of Philadelphia, to assist him in his investigation on the origin of Indians.
I am, dear Sir, with much esteem, Your most obedient. ALLAN B. MAGRUDER. Mr. Danl. Bradford.
WANTED.
TWO or three smart active boys, between 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. 543s
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. Attest. JNO. WATKINS, clk.
TO BE RENTED.
FOR the next year, the farm whereon Capt. William Stevenson lived this year, supposed to be fifty or sixty acres of cleared land, about eight acres of meadow, two good dwelling houses, and other convenient out-houses, situated convenient for the reception of two families. Immediate possession will be given. Also a number of NEGROES
to be hired by private contract, two of them Carpenters, and one of them a noted good Cook. For terms apply to Leonard Young. 20th December 1806. 2t
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, had before, and had on a bridle, appraised to 60 dollars, before me, this 4th day of September, 1806. John Metcalfe, J. P. F. C.

"TO SOAR ALOFT ON FANCY'S WING"
[The following Verses are selected from an old publication handed us by a friend... they are replete with useful advice to the FAIR... from whom, we hope they will receive an attentive perusal.]
VERSES
To a Young Lady, with a new edition of Shakespear.
Accept, sweet maid, each scene that Shake- spear drew, Scenes, whose great lessons may improve e'en you!
Tempest.
Behold your image in this Tempest shewn, For sure Miranda's spotless mind's your own!
Gentlemen of Verona.
Let false Verona's rake your anger move. But spare his friend, who boasts a constant love.
Merry Wives of Windsor.
To check your mirth though prudish matrons try, With Mistress Ford in harmless frolicks vic. With Mistress Ford in harmless frolicks vic.
Measure for Measure.
Like Isabel, on virtue found your pleasure; "Quit like with like, give measure still for measure."
Comedy of Errors.
With Adriana's be your rage suppress'd, For life's a scene of Error at the best.
Much ado about Nothing.
From Claudio's scorn, and injur'd Hero's blame, Learn what small slips o'er-turn a woman's fame.
Love's Labor Lost.
To try their temper, lovers sometimes roast Like Rosaline, whose Labour was not lost.
Midsummer Night's Dream.
Like Hermia, rather from a parent party, Than yield your person, and withhold your heart.
Merchant of Venice.
Wise Portia's caskets, ere you wed, employ; Who chuse for riches, ne'er will give you joy.
As you like it.
And when your point, like Rosaline, you've carry'd, Strive not to wear the breeches when you're marry'd.
Taming the Shrew.
Still Katharine's conquer'd passion keep in view, Ere some Petruchio comes to Tame a Shrew.
All's Well that ends Well.
And when your Graces have a Bertram warm'd, Think, no bad husband is a rake reform'd.
Twelfth Night.
When Belch or Ague-cheek for love applies, Detest the drunkard and the fool despise.
Winter's Tale.
Ne'er of your husband's friends too fond ap- pear, Leontes' jealousy may else be near.
Macbeth.
And lest ambition blast your peaceful life, Behold the end of Cawdor's guilty wife.
King John.
Of love maternal mark the influence mild, When Widow'd Constance weeps her mur- der'd child.
King Richard II.
Through changing fortunes let thy faith be seen. A bright example shines in Richard's Queer.
King Henry IV. 2 parts.
And if a soldier you should chance to marry, Know, while he's absent, you at home must tarry.
King Henry V.
Like 'other Kate, no fault'ring love blame; Half French, half English, honest love's the same.
King Henry VIII.
And know, like Bullen, should you match above you— The great may marry—but not long will love you.
Coriolanus.
No patriot Marcius take, their faith's but brittle, They love their country much—their wives but little.
Julius Caesar.
To Portia's actions, all but one, aspire— For what is drinking drams but swallowing fire?
Antony and Cleopatra.
Hate spendthrift Anthonies, who cram the fair, And make them drink the pearls they'd rather wear.
Timon.
To no grave Timon be your favour shewn, He ne'er can love your sex who hates his own.
T. Andronicus.
No cook, like Andronicus, deign to try, Whose great ambition soars to rise—a pye.
King Lear.
Your dearest children's warring duty fear, Nor give up all your wealth like beggard Lear.
Romeo and Juliet.
But let some Romeo that soft nature move, Mix with thy soul, and yield thee love for love.
BERNE, Sept. 7.
We received information, two days since, of a dreadful accident which has destroyed several villages in the Canton of Schwitz, situate between the Lakes of Zug and Lauwetz. M. M. Freudenreich and Schlatter, Directors of the Mines, set out yesterday evening by order of Government, to give aid. The following are the details of this disaster, the most dreadful recorded in the annals of Switzerland:—
"On Tuesday, the second of September, at five in the evening, the Knippenbuhl Rock, which formed the summit of Mount Rufenberg, was on a sudden detached from its station and at the same time part of the mountain, of several feet in thickness on the western side and about 280 feet in thickness on the eastern side, gave way and fell into the valley which separates the Lake of Zug from that at Lauwetz, overwhelming, the whole of the villages of Goldau Rethen, Busingen, Huzloch, three parts of that of Lauwetz, and some houses in the village of Stein. The fall of one part of the mountain into the Lake of Lauwetz, about a fourth part of which is filled up caused such an agitation in the waters of the lake that they overthrew a number of houses, chapels, mills, &c. along the southern shore of the lake; amongst others the mill of Lauwetz, where fifteen persons were killed and buried in the ruins of the buildings, all the parts of which were dispersed with such violence that the foundation only remains. This mill was situated 50 or 60 feet above the level of the lake.
"The waves also beat against the village of Seeven, situate at the extremity of the lake, and destroyed some houses. Two persons were killed. In the villages which were overwhelmed, not an individual escaped. Upwards of 1,000 persons have been the victims of this disaster. A society of travellers, thirteen in number, were on the road from Arth to Schwitz; nine who walked first perished; the other four who were about forty paces distant, escaped. Those who were killed, were M. M. Rodolph Jenner, of Breitenberg; Colonel Victor Steiger, of Berne; Charles May, of Ruth; Doctor Ludwig of Arbon, in Thurgovia; Mademoiselle Dieffback, of Berthoud; Madame Dieffback, of Watterville; Madame Frankhauser, of Berthoud; and two guides, of Arth. Five minutes sufficed to complete this disaster.
"At Schwitz, some persons heard the noise, and saw at a distance the vapour which covered the place when the accident happened, and which was carried towards Zug, on the opposite side, with a strong sulphurous smell. The falling of the mountain extended from the summit of the opposite side, beyond the lake, a distance of three leagues from north to south, and a league and a quarter from west to east. There is nothing now to be seen but melancholy ruins through the whole of that country which presented the richest communes in the canton of Schwitz, inhabited by a brave and faithful people. Only thirty persons remain out of this interesting population.
"Several circumstances attending this event are very remarkable. Enormous masses of rock were carried through the air to prodigious distances. The rocks in falling, drew with them immense masses of earth, of from ten to eighty feet in thickness; and numbers of these masses, together with large blocks of flint stone, were thrown on the opposite shore, to the height of from eighty to one hundred feet. A person can scarcely trust their eyes, when they examine this phenomenon. In every direction you may see the ruins of houses; some forced on one side, others cut in two and separated at great distances, and others carried more than a quarter of a league from their foundations.
"The Lake of Lauwetz has lost about a quarter of its extent, but its recovered part is filled at present by the waters of several brooks, which no longer flow. The rich plain, which was so beautiful, now presents a mountain of near 100 feet in height, of a league and a half in length, and as much in breadth.
"Mount Rufenberg bears E. N.
E. from Arth. It is its western part which has fallen down; that which was on the side of Arth, after descending direct towards its base, was suddenly thrown to the East, and thus Arth, Zug, and all that side of the lake were saved. The thickness of the mass carried down appeared to be two feet on the western side, and upwards 150 on the east side. The Knippenbuhl seemed to have announced this misfortune so early as the year 1774, when it detached itself from the mass of the mountain. The Isle of Schwanau, elevated on a rock, in the middle of the lake, experienced also some damage, particularly its church.—The good Hermit was fortunately at Ennsfleden. The long road of the lake is broken in a thousand places.
"Succours have been sent with the greatest promptitude. Six hundred workmen from Zug, and Schwitz have gone to the banks of the lake of Lauwetz particularly to the mouth of Seeven. This small river was so obstructed by ruins of all descriptions, wood, trees, houses, &c. that without prompt assistance, the safety of all the houses below Schwitz to Brumen, would have been menaced.
"One man had the good fortune to withdraw in time under ground, with his servant and child, which he held in his arms. In one house near Arth is still living a poor man, who had both his thighs broken. During the search which has already been made twenty persons were discovered dead at the entrance of the village of Goldau, men, women, and children, some having their arms, others their heads, others their legs separated from their bodies, and the bodies some cut in half. We have coaled along the foot of Riga, where the greatest part of those survived this catastrophe took refuge, alas! not more than thirty. An old man whom we met, laid to us, "I had sons, daughters, and a great number of grand children. I had a wife and other relations. I alone remain." A little girl said, "I have no longer father or mother, brothers or sisters." A woman had lost her mother, husband, brothers, sisters, and five children.
"The villages of Goldau and Rethen, consisting of 115 houses, that of Busingen, of 126, have totally disappeared. Of Lauwetz, which lost 25 houses, there remains ten buildings, all much damaged. Stein has lost two houses and several stables, which were in great numbers in all these villages.
"P. S. Twenty years since Gen. Peyssier predicted this catastrophe, from the knowledge which he had of the nature of the mountain. A professor of Schwitz, said that above Spitzflue was a sea of water, which had undermined the rock for several years, and that below there was a cavern of great depth, where the waters were engulphed. The quantity of water which has fallen the preceding years, has hastened this catastrophe, and the rains of some weeks past have decided."
IMPORTANT CAUTION.
Directions by which a person may save himself from drowning:—If he fall into deep water, he will rise to the surface by floatage and continue there, if he do not elevate his hands, and the keeping of them down is essential to his safety. If he move his hands under the water, in any way he pleases, his head will rise so high as to allow him free liberty to breathe, & if, in addition, he move his legs exactly as in the action of walking up stairs, his shoulders will rise above the water so that he may use less exertion with his hands, or apply them to other purposes. (London pap.)
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 received at this office, where a specimen of it may be seen.
From Lexington about one mile, where John Murphy now owns the soil, My place is on Boonborough road, which is my permanent abode. My Horse-Mill is in good repair, And I'll attend the public there. I'll serve them by night and by day; A little corn I'll take for pay.
By trade I am a Tailor too; I'm skill'd in fashions, old and new. If you will please to call and see, I doubt not but we'll agree. JOHN MURPHY.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL.
HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley's; where he will practice Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail.
He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate
MILITARY LAND, near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806
I WILL GIVE 15 3d PER pound, in cash, for clean combed Hog's Bristles at my shop, at the corner of Short and Croft streets, where I carry on the BRUSH making business. The bristles being scalded is of no injury to them. I still carry on the Wheel and Chair making business as usual. ROBERT HOLMES. Nov. 10, 1806. w. 1st Feb.
A HANDSOME SEAT FOR SALE.
130 Acres of first rate Land, lying on Boone's creek, Clarke county, about 11 miles east of Lexington, being part of the late Col. David Robinson's military life-field tract, about 60 acres cleared, and under tolerable good fences with three never failing springs of excellent water, and flock water in abundance the season throughout; a good peace orchard, and two dwelling houses, with other cabins adjoining. Gentlemen wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the premises. WM. ROBINSON JR.
JAMES ROBERT, GOLD AND SILVER SMITH AND JEWELLER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced 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 persevere 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 recommended, will be taken to the above business. The highest price will be given for old Gold and Silver. e60m
JOS. GRAY.
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store in the Stone House, opposite Messrs. Saml. & Geo. Trotter, a handsome and well chosen assortment of
Merchandize, of the latest importations, consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEENS GLASS & CHINA WARES. Which will be sold cheap for cash Lexington November 16, 1806
Just Received by
WILKINS & TANNEHILL,
And now opening in the store formerly occupied by Charles Wilkins, opposite the court house, and for sale by the package, viz. 10 bbls. 4th proof Cognac Brandy, 10 — Jamaica Spirits, 10 — Madeira L. P. } WINES, 10 — Sherry, } 4 — Colemanar, } 4 — Port, } 8 — Pepper, 10 — Brimstone, 6 — Allum, 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 regularly received from Philadelphia, which will enable us to furnish store keepers, or others, upon the lowest terms. W & T.
Strayed or Stolen,
From Louisville, a handsome, large BLACK HORSE, 15 hands 2 inches high, 8 or 9 years old next spring, with a bushy mane and tail, rots and paces well, in all probability, if not stolen, he will make towards Fayette county, as he was there raised. A reward of Ten Dollars, will be given to any person who will deliver the above horse to Thomas January, Lexington, or to me, on Harrod's creek Jefferson county. 5t Aaron Fontaine.
WHEAT WANTED.
The subscribers wish to purchase a quantity of good, clean, merchantable Wheat, to be delivered at Thomas Lewis'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 reft. Samuel and George Trotter in Lexington; or at the mill above alluded to. THO. LEWIS & JACOB MC'NATHY. N. B Country work will be done at said mill. November 26, 1806.
Kentucky Insurance Office,
8th December 1806. A QUARTERLY meeting of the Shareholders of the Kentucky Insurance Company will be held at their Office, on Thursday the first day of January next at 1 o'clock. By order of the President & Directors, JOHN L. MARTIN, C. K. L. C. tt Jan.
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 recollect) the blast went off, but it was a considerable time before the neighborhood were apprised of my unhappy situation, and for the want of their assistance, I lay about an hour immersed in smoke, mud, and water, almost dead with the loss of blood, wounds and broken bones. Both my arms were broken, my left in three places, as also my right leg broken, and my left hand mashed, (in such a manner as induced the Doctors 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 explosion, and lay some time insensible; but received no serious injury.
A messenger was sent off to Mr. Sanders, my employer in Lexington, who immediately dispatched Doctors Fithback, Dudley and Warfield, who set my broken bones and dressed my wounds. After which I was faintly conveyed to my own house, accompanied by a number of respectable citizens of Lexington, 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 sound judgement. The faithfulness of my Surgeons, by day and night, will (I hope) prove an honor to all the Medical Society. The friendly visits, and generous contributions of the citizens, might be a pattern to all the world; and I hope those considerate 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 number of feiges and engagements in which I took part—4 times blown up, and my recovery—with a number of little anecdotes, which will cause the reader occasionally to laugh and cry. JOHN R. SHAW.
Geo. Bibb, 212
WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practised, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed or stolen from the subscriber in Lexington, about the first of June last, a bright bay Gelding, six or seven years old, about fifteen hands one inch high, blind of one eye, (the eye is sunk) with a long switch tail, shod all round, no brand that I recollect. The above reward to be paid on the delivery of the horse to me in Lexington, or by giving such information as will enable me to get him again, and all reasonable charges paid by me. JAS. BEATTY, August, 19, 1806.
Taken up by Francis Miller, on 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, shod before, and had on about a 3s. bell; appraised to 60 dollars, before me, this 4th day of September, 1806. John Mescalfe, J. P. F. C.
Montgomery county 5t.
TAKEN up by Samuel Hatcner, about two miles from Big Beaver ponds, one Sorrel Mare, four years old last Spring, fourteen hands one inch high, a blaze in her face, some saddle spots, shod tail, a hanging mane, branded on the near buttock thus 64—appraised by Henry Boyers and Hamilton Forman, to forty dollars. Her hind feet white, and her near fore foot white. October 23d, 1806.
NEW STORE.
HAS just received, and now opening in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Jordan & Brother, a LARGE and ELEGANT ASSORTMENT 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 Pennsylvania iron. Lexington, 1806.
LEXINGTON LODGE No. 1.
THE Members are requested to be punctual in their attendance at their Lodge room, at ten o'clock A. M. on the 27th inst. being the anniversary of St. JOHN the Evangelist. By order of the W. M. GEO. M. BIBB, Sec. December 8, 1806.