Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-11-17 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XX.—N o 1093.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD LEXINGTON.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1806.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
THIS paper is published twice a week, at Three Dollars and a half per annum, paid in advance, or Four Dollars at the end of the year.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
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, expence, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accomodation 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.
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 Armbrong'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
CHARLES HUMPHRYS, & Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW-ORLEANS,
a quantity of Jamaica spirits, Sugar and Fish, which they will sell on the following terms, viz:
4th proof spirits by the hhd. $2 per gall. —barrel $2 12 cts. do. Sugar—by the barrel or cwt. 22 cts. pr. lb. —smaller quantity 25 cts. Fish, as usual.
Lexington Oct. 1, 1806. 8w.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to all persons who may have any claims against the estate of Edmund Fair, dec. to bring them forward as quick as possible, properly attested, in order that provision may be made to discharge the same, and all persons that are in debt to said estate are hereby requested to come forward immediately and make payment to
JAMES FAIR, Adm'rs. SAML BLAIR,
Nov. 8, 1806. 3d 450.
I WILL GIVE 15 3d
PER pound, in cash, for clean combed Hog's Hairs at my shop, at the corner of Short and Cross streets, where I carry on the BRUSH making business. The bristles being scalded is of no injury to them. I will carry on the Wheel and Chair making business as usual.
ROBERT HOLMES. Nov. 10, 1806. w. 1st Feb.
MACBEAN'S (LATE WINTER'S) MILLS,
near the Mouth of Tate's Creek, HAVE undergone considerable repairs, and are now in good order to undertake MERCHANT or COUNTRY WORK. These excellent MILLS are too well known to need any observations, and Mr. James M'Call, who is an experienced Miller, will give constant attendance, in order to give every satisfaction to the public.
Mr. Joel Boling, at the SAW-MILL, will generally have a stock of PLANK, on hand to supply Boats going down the River or others.
A quantity of WHEAT, is wanted to purchase—Good encouragement will be given to a BOAT-BUILDER, who will undertake to build on the thares. For terms apply to James M'Call at the Grift-Mill, or to
W. MACBEAN,
at the Madison HEMP SPINNING FACTORY, on Silver Creek, where a quantity of UN-DRESSED FLAX is wanted.
Letters left at J. & D. Maccoons in Lexington, or at Thos. C. & G. Howards, Richmond, will be attended to. 7 Nov. 1806. 6t
LOST
ABOUT two weeks ago, between Col. Harts and Mrs. Beck's School, or borrowed from thence, the first volume of Pinkerton's Geography—whoever may find it, will by returning it to Col. Harts or Mrs. Beck's, con- for a great favor.
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.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
140 Acres of land, whereon I live, 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 15 horses, an apple orchard of 50 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.
RICHARD TAYLOR,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, in the 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 accomodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the publick favour. Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
FOR SALE,
An excellent WAGGON, with five Geers and the fifth chain, in complete order. Enquire of the printer.
NOTICE,
IS hereby given, to all whom it may concern, to forward any person from taking an assignment or title to a piece of land, situated in the name of Charles Morehead, and patented to the fame, of 203 acres, in Montgomery county, as I purchased the fame of him, and paid for the same, sometime about the year 1801, and some time after that time he died, and his representatives refuse to make a title to me for the same. Weathers Smith Sen. October 14, 1806. 3wJC
RICHARD BARRY,
BOOT & SHOE-MAKER, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS commenced business in the shop lately occupied by Mr. N. Prentiss near Mr. Wilson'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. 1st. 1806. 6mo.
WILL BE SOLD
IN LEXINGTON, on the 25th of November, the following bred horses: ROBERT and REGULUS, raised by Col. John Hopkins of Virginia, for which a longer credit will be allowed, by giving bond with approved securities. The terms to be made known fully on the day of sale, by WILLIAM HOSKINS. Oct. 30. 6mo.
A COURSE OF Lectures on the Theory and Practice of
MEDICINE, in the Pennsylvania University, will commence on the third Monday of the present month. JAS. FISHBACK, P. M. October 3, 1806.
TAKEN UP BY Nathan Burrows,
Living in Lexington, one bay horse, six years old, fifteen and one half hands high, hind foot white—appraised to 50 dollars. CH. HUMPHREY. Nov. 5, 1806.
Blank Deeds FOR SALE HERE.
JOHN DOWNING;
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick in general, that he continues to keep a house of ENTERTAINMENT, in that commodious frame house, on Main Street, opposite the Court house, at the sign of
THE BUFFALOE;
where he is prepared to accomodate Travellers, and others who may please to call on him, in the best manner. He is well provided with a variety of the best liquors his Bedding and other accomodations will be furnished equal to any in the Western Country. His Stable is well supplied with Hay, Oats, and Corn, and his Ostler particularly attentive, and careful. Those who are so obliging as to call on him, may rest assured that they shall receive the greatest attention, and every exertion will be made to make their situation agreeable. Private parties may be accomodated with a room undisturbed by the bustle of a tavern. Lexington, April 29.
FOR SALE,
A likely young NEGRO WOMAN, well acquainted with house work—enquire of the Painter. 1st August, 1806.
WILLIAM DORSEY,
WISHES to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Coppering 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
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living on the waters of the Town fork of Elkhorn, Fayette county, on Sunday night the 12th inst a negro woman named
PATT,
about nineteen years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, slender made. Has a scar I think on the upper part of her breast; had on and took with her a black bonnet, an old hat, a white ground calico dress patched with a different kind, a calico short-gown, a white linen petticoat flounced, a blue do. a blue blanket sewed up like a bag and a pair of the shoes of boots. The said negro I bought the 20th of last month, the property of George Beaton, of Pendleton county. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said negro to me, or five dollars if secured in any jail so that I may get her again. Jacob M'Conathy. October 20, 1806.
SHORT NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or Book Account, are required to make immediate payment to Mr. Hiram Shaw, who is fully authorised to receive the same. A compliance with the above will save trouble and expence. John Lowrey. Lexington, September 23, 1806. tf
ALL persons are hereby forewarned
from taking an assignment on a Bond given by me to Patrick Rush of Fayette county, for five barrels of whiskey, one of which was payable on demand, the remainder on the first of March next—the bond was dated about the 29th October last; as I am determined not to pay the said bond to any person except the said Rush, nor unless compelled by law. Christian Titzler. November 10, 1806. 3t
LOOK HERE!
I ACQUAINT the public that all persons be aware that they deal not for two bonds or notes, on me to the said Patrick Rush, the one for property and the other for cash, as I will not pay the said bond until satisfied with them, until a final payment appears in his contract with me, taken away, and I be made full in paying. GIDEON SMITH. November 13, 1806. 2t
ADVERTISEMENT.
FOR SALE, at the farm of William Stamps, about three miles West of Paris in Bourbon county, a flock of Horses, Cattle & Sheep. Also five or six good Feathered Fowls, all of which are to be sold to the highest bidder, for twelve months credit (not exceeding one bid.) Bond and approved security will be required. The sale to commence the fourth Saturday in November, at ten o'clock.
BILLS OF LADING
For sale at this office.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
HAS removed to his farm, seven miles West of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley, 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. 10 Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806.
PLANE MANUFACTORY.
MELLIS & 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.
J. & L. MACCOUN,
Have removed 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. Vesey Junior's do. Henry Blackstone's do. Coke's do. Burrows's do. Cowper's do. Story's Readings, 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, Pleader's Assistant, Espinais, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Gitty 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 Barthelemy's Travels in Italy, Roscoe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hoo's Areollo, 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. Memoirs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gilblas 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 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, Wilson'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.
TAKEN UP BY James Owens, Jefferson county,
A dark gray mare colt, about two years old, about fourteen hands high, some white in its forehead, no brands perceivable—appraised to 20 dollars. Done before me this 28th day of August, 1806. PETER HIGBEE.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST, on Monday the 3d inst. between Capt. William Allen's and Lexington,
A SMALL BAND-BOX,
containing some Lace, a Handkerchief, and a pair of Ear Rings, all in sets. Whoever may have found the above articles, and will deliver them to John Hunt or the Editor of this paper, shall receive the above Reward. November 10, 1806.
COPPERPLATE COPIES,
For sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette.
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, Demi-johns Shrub, & Lime Juice, Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy ogw. 2 500 lb. Disistered 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.
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 kettles and boilers, hats, and wash kettles, tea, stew and glue kettles, fauce pans, ram 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 Brafs 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 in the western country may be supplied with the above articles on better terms than they can import them. Old brafs and copper will be taken in exchange—Cash given for pewter, brafs and copper. August, 14, 1806.
Doctors Fishback & Dudley,
HAVE commenced partnership in the practice of Medicine, Surgery, &c. in Lexington. By their skill in those professions, and attention to business, they hope to merit a share of the public confidence. May 20, 1806.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Montgomery Circuit, July term 1806.
Jams S. Magowen, Complainant,
against
John Baskell, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this state, therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that unless he does appear here on the third day of our next October term and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published in some authorised newspaper of this state, for eight weeks successively.
A copy. Teste,
Micajah Harrison, clk. M.C.C.
I WANT TO PURCHASE
Fifty barrels of GOOD WHISKY, and pay for them in Boots & Shoes, with some cash. H. CRAWFORD. Boot & Shoe maker Main-Street, Lexington.
Geo. M. Gibb,
WILL continue to exercise the profession of counsel and attorney in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practiced, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district.
CASH
WILL be given for clean Merchantable Wheat delivered in Lexington, or at my Mill on South Elkhorn. Enquire of Saml. Downing or Hart & Barlett in Lexington, or at the Mill of Geo. Caldwell. Nov. 3, 1806.

IN Mr. Bodley's publication of the 9th of October, he says, he commenced the attack on me in my own way, and took me on my favorite ground.
In his piece of the 30th of the same month, Mr. Bodley says, he does not mean to contend with me the point of superiority in writing. And again, that having brought me before the public, he leaves me to receive my sentence. And had Mr. Bodley convinced me by his publications, that he is not the mere conduit pipe of the Spanish conspirators , I would even pity and forgive him ; for I can truly say, that it was to defend myself, and by the by, to chastize Mr. Bodley, that I was induced to notice his publications, and by no means to contend with him for superiority of any kind. I persuade myself I have made a more proper estimate. But with all my federalism , I am so much of a democrat , as to think that an attack, even from Mr. Bodley, ought to be replied, and therefore I noticed him.
It is not however my intention to pursue this unequal contest , further than to notice the repetition of Mr. Bodley's attack in some few points, where he has suggested new matter, or made a particular call on me. According to this idea I shall forbear to say any thing on those subjects which I consider as already before the public, nor shall I pursue the parallel so judiciously instituted by Mr. Bodley, between the two honorables, Harry Innes and John Fowler; notwithstanding, they would afford something for mirth, and much for censure. Mr. Bodley has however said that I have calumniated this honorable pair of patriots ! I advise him before he finishes his eulogium upon John Fowler , to apply to Major Beden ger, for the amount of the money which his honorable friend obtained fraudulently from the public treasury of the United States, while a member of Congress; but perhaps as Mr. Fowler is a virtuous republican ! he had a right to double pay, and Mr. Bodley may have profited by the spoliation of the treasury—if so, mum! is the word.
As to the honorable Harry Innes , I am charged by Mr. Bodley, with calumniating him also, and that I have urged the "Editors of the Western World" to implicate his connections in the Kentucky Spanish conspiracy . These allegations I deny; but I now say to the honorable judge, and he must confess that it is extorted from me, by his officious step-son in-law, that he was one of about 7 or 8, who in convention of 1788, was in favor of what was then emphatically called a violent or total separation of Kentucky from Virginia and the Union—that in Convention he spoke in favor of the measure, & that he so far forgot himself in the paroxysm of his zeal, as to say he felt like spilling blood! But to his honor be it recorded, it is believed to have been the only line in his life, that he ever was blood thirsty!!!
On this subject, I am well informed—and Judge Innes, not Mr. Bodley, is called on to deny if he dares! and yet, neither this, nor what was said of this honorable Judge! in my first notice of Mr. Bodley, has been published in the Western World. I would therefore ask this plain question—if I am the calumniator of the honorable Harry Innes —if I have used my influence to have him implicated, and if I have the patronage of "The Western World," why has not the honorable Judge ! THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF 1788, made a conspicuous figure in the narrative of the Kentucky Spanish association ? It must be obvious to every man of common sense, who has attended to the narrative of this association, that patronage was not necessary to procure the admission of intelligence. Why then has not the honorable Harry Innes! been directly and fully implicated? His honor must own! every one must confess! that it is owing to my moderation and forbearance—to my contributing nothing to that narrative, and that now, it is owing to the unjust and malevolent attacks made on me, by the tools of Judge Innes , and the other associates , that I have taken a part in the inculpation of this honorable Judge! For, my first determination was to take no part in the development, as I then thought, among other reasons, the real danger over; but my opinion is since very much changed, as facts have come to my knowledge.
Mr. Bodley is warned that he need not notice what is here said of his honor Judge Innes! it is only to what the honorable Judge! shall say in his proper person, that I shall hold myself bound to answer.
Mr. Bodley has evinced too much ignorance, and too great a want of candour, to merit my attention to any thing he says, which does not immediately relate to myself. As an instance of his gross ignorance, or willful defiance of truth, I refer to what he has said about Judge Innes, as connected with the Spanish association . His want of candour is manifested by his eulogium on the honorable John Fowler ! by his perversion of what I have said on the subject, of my approbation of the "Western World!" by his assertion, "that I detest the name of Republican," which he calls a precious confession —by his observations on the pamphlet republished in the Gazette, and by other cases too numerous to be repeated.
Yet I shall freely avow my detestation of the man , who assumes the name of republican, as a cloak for his vices, follies, or compositions; and my detestation is the more animated, as I am attached to real republicanism, and yet, see its sacred name so often profaned by false and hypocritical pretenders.
The next and only things which I shall notice, are relative to the alteration of Entries suggested by Mr. Bodley. I find two cases referred to—the entry of Samuel Patterson for 12500 acres, on Johnson's fork of Licking—and the entry of William Walker for 21400 acres, on Raven creek. The many others , to which Mr. Bodley alludes by a sweeping clause , I leave to him and such as choose to search for them, and when they shall be specified, they shall be noticed; for altho' a man so profligate as Mr. Bodley on the subject of accusation, should merit only silent contempt; yet, considered as the instrument of men in power , he is not to be wholly neglected, for this consideration, and because it is a duty which I owe to myself, my children, and my friends, whenever a charge is made specific enough to be understood, I shall hold it worthy of discussion, and not otherwise; nor can any reasonable man expect more from me.
If Mr. Bodley means that as the deputy of Col. Marshall, acting in his office as Surveyor, I altered entries by way of amendment, at the request of the proprietor, or his agent, then I shall admit the charge; and well know, without Mr. Bodley's suggestion, that there are many cases in the Books, in my hand writing, where the fact will appear.
But if Mr. Bodley means more, or less than this, then I deny the allegation. And more than that, I charge him with being a false and malicious accuser! a base! and villainous calumniator! and in my estimation a more despicable character cannot exist in society. Notwithstanding he should be the step-son-in-law of Judge Innes! the bosom friend of John Fowler! the accuser for the Spanish association ! or the lackey of a daring adventurer!
Since writing the above, I have been to the office of Mr. Higgins, and examined the original books of entries, and to my eye, the entry of William Walker exhibits no alteration whatever! The entry of Samuel Patterson has been altered in a single word, of which there is a note in the margin under date of the 16th of August, 1784; but it was not done by me, it is not in my hand writing!!! Yet I have no doubt the book states the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and if it was my act, I should have no hesitation in making the avowal.
I need not repeat of Mr. Bodley that he is a false and malicious accuser! a base and villainous calumniator! These are terms, which every man possessed of the proper sense of feelings, will instinctively apply to him. But Mr. Bodley will be countenanced by those, who find in him an useful tool—an instrument of annoyance. The absence of Mr. Higgins from his office for a week, and an intention of calling on him again after his return, prevented an immediate reply to the charge of altering entries. At this time, the state of the weather, and an urgent call to another place, have determined me to make this reply, without those vouchers which I had intended to procure. The subject, however, is open to inspection, and I have confidence, that any man will satisfy himself by a comparison of my hand writing, of which the books afford many speci-
mens, with the alteration, and marginal note to the entry of William Walker, that the latter are not done by me .
It can but be a subject of regret with every well disposed person, as it is with myself. That political investigation, or a charge of official misconduct, should be turned upon personal considerations, or taken up by men ignorant of facts, destitute of character, void of reason and argument, and fit only to be calumniators—such as Mr. Bodley—while the real culprit withdraws himself, and is lost in the buzz and battle, which is excited by his intrigues, however unprincipled or contemptible.
That I have some enemies, for causes originating with themselves, and who unwillingly to meet me upon a correct state of facts, or in the field of argument, would depress me by means of their tools, is what I well know, and the public at least suspect. I can but feel the inequality of a contest, between a private citizen, & men in power, who surrounded by their minions, have ever detachments at command, to defame their adversaries, or eulogize themselves. The great body of the people uninformed as to real facts, can know only what they hear, and often hear without the means of correctly judging. Therefore, frequent and bold assertion assumes the place of proof, without regard to the source from whence it comes. But I shall not indulge in these reflections. My situation is almost without a precedent. I have dared to raise my voice, as to some particulars, against men who have my property at their disposal, and by a blow, may annihilate my labours for twenty years. Did I not foresee this? Yes, and I would have avoided it, but I had duties to fulfill, which were in my estimation paramount pecuniary considerations, as they successively presented themselves to my view. I have been forced into the conflict by circumstances and events over which I had no controul. I have been brought to a point, where it became necessary to submit to imputations and injustice, in silence, or to speak at the risk of still greater outrage, and in these cases I have not long hesitated. The same determination will bear me through whatever may be the result. I regret one thing, which is, that assailed as I am, I have replied in a tone of severity which may have the appearance of ill nature to those who do not consider that I am perfectly on the defensive. But to what purpose do I multiply words? There are indeed, political objects of great importance to the public, and about which it is impossible for me as a citizen whose every hope and every prospect is concentrated here, to be indifferent. Willingly would I assist in placing those in their true point of view before the people, and their representatives. Happy shall I be if the proper use is made of the light which has been produced. It is however, not for me to dictate. I have confidence in the public virtue, and the public spirit of the country, that all will be done which these require, and in this confidence I repose myself upon the representatives of the nation, both local and general.
H. MARSHALL. Nov. 7th 1806.
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD.
The Kentucky Spanish Association, Blount's Conspiracy, and General Miranda's Expedition.
[CONTINUED.]
No. XVIII.
CONCLUDED.
About this time, arrived from Canada, the famous Doctor (now Col.) Connelly. His ostensible business, was to enquire after, and repossess himself of some lands he formerly held at the falls of Ohio: but I believe his real business was to found the disposition of leading men of the district, respecting this Spanish business. He knew that both Col. Muter & myself, had given it all the opposition in convention, we were able to do; and before he left the district, paid us a visit, though neither of us had the honor of the least acquaintance with him. He was introduced by Col. John Campbell (formerly a prisoner taken by the Indians, and confined in Canada) who privately informed us of the proposition he meant to make. He presently entered upon his subject—urged the great importance the navigation of the Mississippi must be of, to the inhabitants of the west-
ern waters, showed the absolute necessity of our possessing it, and concluded with assurances, that were we disposed to assert our right respecting that navigation, Lord Dorchester was most cordially disposed to give us powerful assistance.—That his lordship had (I think he said) 4000 British troops in Canada beside two regiments at Detroit, and could furnish us with arms, ammunition, clothing and money.—That with this assistance, we might possess ourselves of New-Orleans—fortify the Balise at the mouth of the river, and keep possession in spite of the utmost efforts of Spain to the contrary.
He made very confident professions of Lord Dorchester's wishes to cultivate the most friendly intercourse with the people of this country, and of his own desire to become serviceable to us, and with so much seeming sincerity, that had I not been acquainted with his character as a man of intrigue and artful address, I should in all probability, have given him my confidence.—I told him that the minds of the people of this country, were so strongly prejudiced against the British, not only from the circumstances attending the late war, but from a persuasion that the Indians were at this time, stimulated by them against us; and that so long as those Savages continued to commit such horrid cruelties on our defenceless frontiers, and were received as friends, and allies by the British at Detroit, it would be impossible for them to be convinced of the sincerity of Lord Dorchester's offers, let his professions be ever so strong; and that if his Lordship would have us believe him really disposed to be our friend, he must begin by shewing his disapprobation of the ravages of the Indians. He admitted of the justice of my observation, and said he had urged the same to his lordship before he left Canada. He says that Lord Dorchester observed that the Indians were free and independent nations, and had a right to make peace & war as they thought fit; and that he could not with propriety interfere.—He promises, however, on his return, to repeat his arguments to his lordship on this subject and hopes, he says, to succeed.—At taking his leave, he begged very politely, the favour of our correspondence—we both promised him, on his beginning the matter, and devising the means. I did not ask him whether Lord Dorchester had authorised him to make these offers to us in his name or not; nor did he in direct terms inform me—indeed I had some doubts of the propriety of the question. Gen. Scott informs me that in a conversation he had with him on the same subject he was more explicit, and informed him that he was authorised by Lord Dorchester, to use his name on this occasion.
It appears plain to me that the offers of Lord Dorchester, as well as those of Spain, are founded on a supposition, that it is a fact, that we are about to separate from the union, else why are those offers not made to Congress?—We shall I fear, never be safe from the machinations of our enemies, as well internal as external, until we have a separate government of our own, and are received into the union as a federal member.
I have the honor to be with the most respectful esteem and regard, your most obedient, and very humble servant, T. MARSHALL. No. II.
Mount Vernon, March 27th, 1789.
DEAR SIR,
I HAVE duly received your letter, dated the 12th of February.—If I was greatly alarmed at the nature of the transactions mentioned in it, I was not less obliged to you for communicating so clear an account of them.—It is true I had previously received some verbal and written informations on the subject, of a similar tenor; but none which placed the affair in such an alarming point of view, as that in which I now behold it.
Not knowing of any certain conveyance for this letter, which might justify me in being more explicit, I will delay writing more fully until some safer method of bringing my sentiments to you can be obtained.
In the meantime, as I know you are sincerely devoted to the interest of your country, and warmly attached to the Union at large, I shall hope you will persist in taking the most discreet and effectual measures for obtaining as accurate a knowledge as possible of the transactions in your quarter, a report of which I shall earnestly request to be favour-
ed with, whenever you shall have the power of transmitting it through a confidential channel; or, if it shall have been found necessary, whenever acypher shall be established between us: For without some such precautions, a miscarriage of letters on such delicate subjects, might be attended with very disadvantageous consequences.
With the greatest esteem and regard, I am,
Dear Sir, Your most ob't serv't, G. WASHINGTON.
Col. THOMAS MARSHALL.
No. III.
Philadelphia, March 3d, 1791.
DEAR SIR,
IN acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 11th of September, I must beg you to accept my thanks for the pleasing communication which it contains of the good disposition of the people of Kentucky towards the government of the United States. I never doubted but that the operations of this government, if not perverted by prejudice or evil designs, would inspire the citizens of America with such confidence in it, as effectually to do away those apprehensions which, under the former confederation our best men entertained of divisions among ourselves, or allurement from other nations; I am, therefore, happy to find that such a disposition prevails in your part of the country as to remove any idea of that evil, which a few years ago you so much dreaded.
I shall receive with great satisfaction and with due thanks any information of a public or private nature that you may think proper to communicate to me from your district. These communications will be the more grateful, as we seldom hear the particulars of any transactions from that quarter; and the intelligence often comes through such channels, as in a great measure to prevent confidence being placed in it.
With very great esteem, I am, Dear Sir, Your most ob't serv't, G. WASHINGTON.
THOS. MARSHALL, Esq.
NEW-YORK, October 16.
Extract of a letter dated Trinidad, August 16.
"On the 7th inst. an express was received from the Governor of Curacoa, informing that a squadron had been seen passing that island, which was supposed to be Miranda. On the 9th it was confirmed by an express from Don Juan Manuel Salas, commanding at Coro, and that the enemy had landed and taken possession of the fort and town, our troops have retired to the heights without making opposition. On this news the first division of the armed force marched under the command of major general Mateo Perez, having for his second don Francisco Caravano, who will be the executive officer, for the other is very old and infirm, though suitable to give orders; and the second and third divisions successively followed, consisting of a motley crew of all ranks and description, under the immediate command of the Captain-General and his retinue, consisting of custom-house officers and other great presonages!
"According to the general's account he will have an army of nearly 10,000. But this multitude being militia who have never seen a shot fired, will but occasion confusion and dismay. Even the regiment of Carraccas has not an officer of tried valor, they are a corps of muscading who think of nothing but well cut clothes and fine feathers. This is not the Spanish infantry of the times of Carlos First, and Philip the second. It is whispered that Miranda took the fort at Coro by assault, and that twenty of our troops were killed, among whom is the eldest son of Caravano, and the commanding officer don Joseph de la Vega, a poor emigrant from Santa Domingo, whom the general had placed there.
"On the same day that Miranda landed at Coro, was burned by the hands of the common hangman, his picture which had been found on one of the prisoners at Puerto Cavellos, and also his proclamations, commissions and colours of three stripes, red, blue and yellow, taken in the schooners."
FETETTE COUNTY, &c.
TAKEN up by Daniel Carter, living one mile from the Cross Plains, one IRON GRAY MARE, with a bald face, three years old, branded on the left buttock S. Appraised at 60 dollars. JULY, 1806. 3 1/4

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumb'ring at his back."
LEXINGTON, NOVEMBER 17.
We understand that a Bill for taking the sense of the people on the propriety of calling a Convention, passed the Senate, but was rejected by a large majority in the House of Representatives.
A Bill for the redemption, within a given time, of lands sold for the non-payment of taxes, has passed the House of Representatives by a considerable majority, and will, in all probability pass the Senate. The Bill provides that all lands not sold for want of purchasers, shall be taken by the state for the taxes; subject to redemption.
Captain Lewis, commander of the Missouri exploring party, passed through Frankfort last week on his return to the City of Washington. He is accompanied by a chief of the Mandan tribe of Indians.
Mr. Choteau, with a company of Osage Indians, who accompanied captain Lewis, arrived in town on Saturday evening last, on their way to the seat of the Federal Government.
We are authorised to say, that F. L. GRUNDY, Esq. is a candidate for the office of Lieutenant Governor of this state. The early nomination of other candidates, alone induces Mr. Grundy to permit his name to be announced thus early.
Extract of a letter, from a Gentleman in the Army, to a Gentleman in this place, dated, Fort Adams, October 19, 1806.
"Had I written by the last mail, I should have told you that our difficulties with the Spaniards on the other side of the river were amicably adjusted."
"On the arrival of General Wilkinson at Natchitoches, he dispatched col. Cushing to Nacogdoches, with orders to the Governor General, who had lately arrived at that place to withdraw his Catholic Majesty's troops from the territory claimed by the United States. After some explanations between them, the orders were complied with, and the business considered at least suspended, until orders should be received from their respective governments. The Militia of the two territories, except the Dragoons were dismissed, and the Spanish prisoners released."
Two days since an express arrived here with information that the treacherous enemy had again crossed the Sabine, and avowed their determination to contend for the soil.
Nacogdoches is strongly reinforced. The American troops were to have marched on the 14th inst. towards the Sabine, and will commence the attack, wherever they meet the Spaniards within the American boundary."
Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated October 6.
"Immediately after gen. Wilkinson's arrival here, col. Cushing visited governor Cordero, the commander in chief on the frontier on Texas, at Nacogdoches—the col. returned on the 2d inst. and the greater part of the militia which had arrived are discharged. Yet every kind of preparation is making for movement, and it is said the regular troops will march towards the Sabine in four or five days."
"Herrera with the Spanish forces has recrossed the Sabine and taken post at the lower ford, on the road to Nacogdoches. It is asserted and believed, that the Spanish commander has positive orders to defend the ground to the Anaya-funda, seven miles from this place, and from all his measures and movements, it would appear that gen. Wilkinson is determined to assert our jurisdiction to the left bank of the Sabine. We may therefore look for a conflict in which our general is sure of triumph—with his regular troops and Farar's dragoons, or he would not have sent home the militia. And thus he spares the public treasure, and fights the battles of his country—leaving the back-biting whisperer, the unprincipled slanderer and a pack of political mushrooms, who envy what they cannot emulate, to exult in the fancied success of their infamous devices to blast his character."
NATCHEZ, October 28.
A gentleman who arrived last evening from Natchitoches, informs us that Gen. Wilkinson marched with all the troops of that place for Sabine, on the 2d inst. for the purpose of establishing a garrison on the bank of that river—and that the chief commander of all the Spanish
forces assured the general that he would oppose him to the utmost of his ability.
WASHINGTON CITY, October 27.
Late arrivals at New-York and Philadelphia, give us intelligence of the utmost importance.
By the arrival of the ship Hardware at the former place, Liverpool dates to the 4th, and London dates to the 3d of September are received.
On the day the Hardware failed, it was reported that Mr. FOX was DEAD, that the Negotiations for peace were broken off, and that Lord Lauderdale was on his way home.
With respect to Mr. Fox, Liverpool papers (which are to the 4th Sept. inclusive) state that he was tapped a second time on the 30th of August, and had 14 quarts of fetid water taken from him; the report of his death, therefore, is probably not without foundation.
The fears of invasion, which were lately so prevalent at Lisbon, that many British merchants were seizing off their property, had very much abated. At Madrid the opinion of peace was so prevalent that the discount upon the Vales had fallen from 57 to 50 per cent.
Lord St. Vincent, with a number of ships, was in the Tagus, and a considerable addition to his force was under orders for sailing.
The London papers state that the last Hamburg mail brought accounts that Prussia has assumed a warlike attitude, and her armies are every where in motion. All absent generals have been ordered to Berlin, to receive their several commands. The rapacity of France is the cause assigned for the preparations. Bonaparte, it is said, has demanded the cession of East Friesland, Embden, and some other little corners of Prussia, to give them to the new king of Holland, and has sent his army to carry his views into effect.
By the arrival at Philadelphia of the ship Ocean from Bourdeaux, Paris papers to the 6th, and Bourdeaux papers to the 11th September have been received.
Paris advices to the 6th of September, state, that the emperor of Russia had refused to ratify the treaty, which his minister, D'Oubril, had entered into with the French government—That the Emperor Napoleon had ordered a new levy of eighty thousand men in the southern departments of France—That extraordinary levies of troops had been ordered in Russia—and that the British ambassador, Lord Lauderdale, was at Paris on 6th of September.
HAMBURGH, August 25.
The Prussians have quitted the mouths of the rivers Elbe and Weser; the province of Lauenburg is restored to the Swedes, by which cession the King of Sweden has obtained every thing he wished for. Time will explain these phenomena.
HANOVER, Aug. 24.
The greatest military activity prevails in and around this city—at this moment transports with recruits, and horses to remount the cavalry, are arriving.
The fortress of Hamelin is provisioned for several months, and the garrison completed, as also that of Nieubourg.
The Swedish Schooner Fanny, captain Hand, from St. Bartholomews, which arrived at Charleston on the 4th inst. touched at Cape Francois. To the politeness of the owner we are indebted for the following information: The emperor of Hayti exercises the most despotic government, like his prototype, in France, over his unfortunate subjects. He has lately been in Aux Cayes, and dissolved the administration without ceremony. He has declared that he wishes to see no foreigners in his ports—that his subjects must learn to do without the luxuries which they formerly received from America, and live solely upon the produce of the Island. He anticipates the time, and is preparing for the event, when France will be at liberty to attack them; when all the ports shall be blockaded, or his seaports destroyed, and they to seek for shelter in the fastnesses among the mountains. Here they will make their great, their last stand; already accustomed to depend for their support and comfort, solely on the produce of their own soil, it will be a difficult matter to dislodge them or bring them to terms of starvation. The emperor pays great attention to the plantations; all the idlers in the cities are compelled to go out and work for their living; an example worthy of being followed by more refined governments.—The black inhabitants
are much dissatisfied with their emperor and his government and often times complain of his tyranny, although death is the consequence.— Cour.
COL. BURR.
From the Palladium.
COMMUNICATION.
On Wednesday the 5th inst. when it was currently reported and generally believed in this place, that Colonel Burr had left Lexington. Joseph H. Davies attorney for the United States for this district, appeared in court and after some preliminary observations calculated to excite great expectation, read the affidavit which appears in this paper, and moved the court for a capias against Colonel Burr, and for compulsory process to compel the attendance of witnesses.
The judge conceiving the application of a novel nature, and the form very unusual, took time to consider. It happened that Colonel Burr had not left Lexington and on hearing of this proceeding, sent a messenger to Frankfort, to inform the court that he should on the day following present himself to meet an enquiry.—On Friday Colonel Burr arrived in Frankfort attended by several gentlemen from Lexington; on Saturday morning he presented himself in court, his appearance caused much sensation—to his enemies it was evident chagrin—to the impartial, that is to nine-tenths in the house, it gave the utmost satisfaction.
Before colonel Burr came into court the judge delivered his opinion, which may be seen in this paper. Colonel Burr rose and in a brief impressive manner stated his surprise at a proceeding so extraordinary at a time when he was supposed to have left the state, with some other remarks which cannot be correctly detailed, and offered to meet, and invited any investigation in any form, provided it were prompt.
Mr. Davies professed to be ready to proceed as soon as the witnesses could be had, and on consulting the marshal, said that the attendance of the witnesses could be procured by Tuesday evening; that he would engage to proceed on Wednesday morning, and that in case an indictment should be found, that he would also be ready to proceed forthwith to the trial.—to this Col. Burr assented. A grand jury was empanelled from persons in court, immediately sworn and adjourned to attend on the next Wednesday morning, when they would receive a charge from the judge. On the same day subpoenas being granted, the deputy marshals were sent to Louisville, Jeffersonville, Lexington, Danville and other places to summon witnesses, principally persons supposed to be the confidants of Colonel Burr.
These events have circulated rapidly throughout the country and generally mingled with error and exaggeration, excited great solicitude and expectation. On Wednesday (yesterday) this town was crowded with persons from all quarters, beyond any former example; all was eagerness and impatience. The witnesses who had been summoned attended without an exception, the court was opened, the grand jury was called and appeared. Just as the judge was expected to deliver his charge, Mr. Davies rose and moved that the grand jury might be dismissed, declaring that he was not prepared to proceed with the enquiry, by reason of the absence of a witness whom he deemed material. The disappointment and chagrin of a crowded audience may be conceived, but the ridicule and laughter which followed was universal. The public sentiment which had all along been strongly in favour of colonel Burr, now burst forth without disguise. There is not time to comment on these transactions, but two or three facts may tend to disclose the motive of this prosecution, which is generally viewed as a persecution.
At the time it was commenced it was believed that colonel Burr had left the state.
Mr. Davies swears that the information he had received, convinced him of the truth of the charge;—Why was not this information given to the grand jury?
The subpoenas returned then the names of the twelve witnesses, all of whom attended, one more was desired by Mr. Davies, this one was by him stated to be, a gentleman at Jeffersonville, (opposite Louisville, on the Ohio) who had some days previous gone to Vincennes, to attend the Legislature of the Indiana territory, of which he is a member—this legislature had commenced on the 5th inst. Mr. Davies did not profess to have had any communication with this gentleman directly or indirectly—hence this testimony could have no influence with Mr. Davies in giving his affidavit or in instituting the prosecution.
There is some reason to believe that the absence of this gentleman and the occasion of it, were known to Mr. D. when the grand jury were summoned on Saturday.
Colonel Burr has throughout this business conducted himself with that calmness, moderation and firmness which have characterised him through life—He evinced an earnest desire for a full
and speedy investigation; free from irritation or emotion, he excited the strongest sensation of respect and friendship in the breast of every impartial person present.
On Saturday last, Judge Innes delivered the following opinion on the subject of the motion against col. Burr, made by the federal attorney on Wednesday preceding:
THE UNITED STATES,
Versus
AARON BURR.
Motion to award process, to arrest the defendant on suspicion of having committed a "High misdemeanor," to compel the attendance of witnesses.
The motion made by Mr. attorney on the third day of this term, is predicated upon the fifth section of the act of Congress, entitled "An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States." "That if any person shall within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, begin or set on foot, or provide or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprize to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominions of any foreign prince or state, with whom the United States are at peace, every such person so offending, shall upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall suffer fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court in which the conviction shall be had, so as that such fine shall not exceed three thousand dollars nor the term of imprisonment be more than three years."
The evidence in support of the motion is in the following words, viz. [Here follows the affidavit of J. H. Davies, published in our last.]
The questions to be considered,—Has this court a power to award process against the accused, and to compel the attendance of witnesses upon this motion—and if the court has such power, is the evidence adduced sufficient to warrant the measure.
Four kinds of proceeding have been known and pursued in order to convict persons of crimes and misdemeanors—1st. By an application to a justice or judge out of court—2d. By preferring an indictment to a grand jury—3d. By presentment of the grand jury—and the 4th, By information.
The present application is not embraced by either of these modes of proceeding.—It is a new case resting on the discretion of the court, and as this decision may be considered a precedent in future, I have thought my duty to take time and mature the subject, because the proposed measure being preventative—no injury would arise by a little delay. No instance has occurred (within my recollection,) since I have become acquainted, with judicial proceedings, where a crime or misdemeanor has been committed, of a motion being made to a court to award process, to arrest the offender in the first instance; neither have I knowledge of the existence of a law to authorize it.
In any case where a court awards process it is predicated upon some previous act already done, which gives the court cognizance of the subject and brings the case in a legal shape before that tribunal; this being performed, the power to adopt every necessary measure to attain the object and end of the law and to perfect justice is vested in a court.
The magnitude of this case, not only as it relates to the community—but to the accused, requires that the proceedings be pursued with regularity, caution and circumspection.—If the facts stated in the affidavit be true, the project ought to be prevented and the offender punished. Yet in doing this, the regular legal steps pointed out by usage or by law, ought to be pursued. If on the other hand the accused be innocent, the strong arm of power ought to be confined within its proper limits—the known rules of proceeding—and on no occasion but extreme necessity ought a judge to be induced to exercise a power which rests on discretion.—The law then becomes unknown, and the best judge may be considered a tyrant, because it then depends upon his whim and caprice. It will not be uniform, but is liable to change with the opinion of every judge.
These reflections extend to the general principle arising out of this case.—Admit however that they are erroneous—to award process would be improper—it would be an act of oppression; because there is not legal evidence before the court to authorise an arrest of the person accused. The evidence is the oath of a person, who has been informed by one not upon oath, that the deponent believes the fact to be true. I have no doubt of the truth of the affidavit—that is, that the deponent has been informed of the fact stated,
and it is impossible that the fact as stated is true—yet it is not legal evidence, and not being legal evidence the court cannot act upon it.
Upon this view of the subject, I am compelled to declare, that as the case is a new one—as no precedent has been shewn to justify such a proceeding—as the law is silent on the subject—and as there are two other modes of proceeding which are regular and well understood, viz. by applying to a judge out of court and obtaining a warrant upon legal evidence—or by the court ordering a grand jury to be summoned instanter , and preferring an indictment—this motion is overruled.
The following is a list of the witnesses who were summoned by direction of Mr. Davies, to give testimony against Col. Burr every one of whom attended:
  Sam. N. Luckett, Jefferson,   William Fleckner, do.   Benjamin Sebastian, do.   John Jordan, jun. Fayette,   Thomas Bodley, do.   Jesse Bledsoe, do.   Thomas P. Reed, Mercer,   John Adair, do.   Thomas T. Davis, Indiana Territory,   Charles Lynch, Shelby,   John Brown, Franklin. 
The following is the last order of the court in this extraordinary case:—
The grand jury empanelled and sworn to enquire, &c. on the third day of this term, and who were adjourned over to this day, being called, appeared in court agreeable to adjournment.
And thereupon came also the attorney for the United States, and suggested to the court, that although all the witnesses actually summoned on behalf of the United States attended, yet he could not now proceed on the enquiry intended for the grand jury; because Davis Floyd, a witness on behalf of the United States, for whom the marshal had been sent with a subpoena to Jeffersonville, his usual residence, could not be had during the session of the Indiana legislature, now in session, of which he was a member, and that his attendance was indispensable.
It is thereupon ordered, that the grand jury be discharged, &c. (A copy.) Attest, Thomas Tunstall, C. K. D. C.
FOR THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
Queries, addressed to the U. S. Attorney, by his friend
EXCANTATION.
Were you not informed, before your illegal motion was submitted to the court, that Col. Burr had left Lexington, and could not have it in his power to meet the charges against him?
Is it a fact that the grand jury were discharged by you, for want of evidence, without one witness being examined, although every one did attend who had been summoned?
If Mr. Floyd evidence would have been sufficient to convict Col. Burr, why were so many others summoned?
For what purpose were the witnesses summoned, as they were not examined?
What has been the expense of this farcical prosecution, and who pays it?
Did not an avowed enemy to Col. Burr, obtain a copy of your affidavit, previous to its being presented to the court? For what purpose was it granted?
Which do you think the most likely, that the citizens will address the legislature for the removal of Judge Sebastian, or that they will address the president for your removal?
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.
TO RENT
FOR the ensuing year, that VALUABLE FARM in the neighbourhood of Lexington, late in the possession of Walker Baylor; for further information apply to the subscriber living in Franklin county.
NATHL. HART. Nov. 18, 1806. 3w.
GREAT BARGAINS.
The subscribers offer for sale on very low terms the following valuable
TRACT OF LAND, to wit— 1st. 704 acres, adjoining the lands of John Moxes 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 Castleman 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, 169 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 Maccoun, M. rec. county, near Delany's ferry, or to the subscribers in Lexington.
S. & D. Maccoun. September 9th, 1806.