Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1803-11-22 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o . 807.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1803.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
This paper is published weekly, at TWO DOLLARS per annum, paid in advance.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
TO LEASE, A VALUABLE FARM,
LYING in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above Maj. Buchanan's mill, on the road leading from Frankfort to Harrodsburgh with about 100 acres of Cleared Land, a good Dwelling House and other Convenient Buildings, a large apple and Peach Orchard, Meadow and Pasture; the whole in good repair.
James Macconn.
Lexington, March 14, 1803.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND,
CONVEYED by John Fowler Esq. to Cuth. Banks and T. Bodley, by deed of trust, dated the 16th day of December 1800, to wit. 2800 acres in Montgomery county, Flat creek, between Small-Mountain creek and the upper Salt Spring, entered in the name of Crump and Patterson—also, 1700 acres in Campbell county, part of a survey in the name of Jacob Rublammon, including Fowler's lick—also, 1000 acres in Faid county, on Bank-lick, being part of a tract of 4000 acres in the name of William Jones. Which said tracts of land, or either, or part of them, will be sold at private sale, for the purpose of satisfying and discharging the trusts mentioned in said deed. The terms may be known by applying to the subscribers in Lexington.
Cuth. Banks, Thos. Bodley
March 14th, 1803.
200 Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending the fellow who stopped the Post-rider, this morning, about 9 o'clock, three miles this side of Paris, K. and took from him
THE MAIL.
HE is supposed to be about 25 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high and slender made; had on a blue cloth coat, cotton overalls and black hat.
In behalf of the Post Master General. JOHN JORDAN JUN. P. M. Lexington, K. Lexington, K. Nov. 3d, 1803.
STRAYED
FROM my farm about ten days ago, a small SORREL FILLEY, three years old this spring, about 13 hands high, short docked and the hair of the tail eat by cattle—Also a dark bay two year old FILLEY, rather taller than the sorrel, no brand or flesh mark on either recollection. A reasonable reward will be given to have them sent home, or notice given where they are to be found.
ROBERT BARR.
Fayette, May 27, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A MERCHANT MILL SAW MILL, and DISTILLERY,
SITUATE on the waters of Silver creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of
LAND.
The stream and seat are equal to any in the state, and the mills and distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
ROBERT PORTER.
Madison county } Oct. 1st, 1803. }
LEXINGTON & FRANKFORT STAGE.
THE public are respectfully informed, that my Stage Coach will start from Mr. Bradley's Inn, Lexington, every Monday and Friday morning at day-break; and from Frankfort, every Tuesday and Saturday at noon. Passengers may engage places at 9s. each allowing 10lb. baggage, and 1-2 cents per lb. for extra baggage.
JNO. KENNEDY.
Lexington, 10th Oct. 1803.
TOBACCO WANTED.
LEWIS SANDERS & Co. WANT to purchase a quantity of
INSPECTED TOBACCO,
At any of the ware-houses on the Kentucky river.
They have on hand a very good and extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Calculated to suit the country—amongst which are the following Fall or Winter Goods:—Superfine, Common and Coarse Cloths, Cashmeres, Swandowns, Fries, Mixed, Blue, Drab and Blue Coatings, Pains, Halfthicks, Velvets, Fanny Cords and Thicklets.
tf Lexington.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Whereas, I am legally authorized by power of attorney, granted by John Willson of Philadelphia, and dated the 15th of September, 1803, to make leases of two tracts of land, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Thomas Franklin, lying upon the waters of Kentucky river; the one containing, by survey dated the 3d day of August, 1784, 116,650 acres—the other, by survey dated the 21st of the same month and year, containing 108,344 acres, to such persons as may be desirous of settling on such lands, and upon such terms as are limited by the said power of attorney. Therefore I hereby give notice, that application can be made to me in Lexington, where I will be ready to act agreeably to the powers in me vested, as relates to the making of such deeds and grants as may be required.
By virtue of the powers vested in me, I hereby forewarn all persons from cutting timber, working salt-petre caves, salt-water springs, coal mines or minerals of any description, without they are authorised by special contract; or in any manner trespassing on the above lands, as any person offending herein, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
JOHN M. BOGGS.
Lexington, 15th Oct. 1803.
BLUE DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER, who continues to carry on the BLUE DYING, on Main Cross Street, between Mr. Adam Weber's and Mr. Myers's, where he will dye Cotton, Linen and Wool, with a warm dye—Cotton deepest blue, at 4/6 per pound—Wool at 1/6 per pound, which he will warrant to be equal to any dye in the town of Lexington.
JACOB BOSCHART.
Lexington, June 25, 1803. tf
BOOK BINDING.
HAVING employed a BOOK BINDER, who has been regularly bred to the business in Philadelphia, any orders for RECORD, ACCOUNT, or any other BLANK BOOKS, will be thankfully received and punctually executed. I have on hand, and shall constantly keep, a supply of BLANK BOOKS. Old Books re-bound in the neatest and best manner.
DANL. BRADFORD.
Gazette Office, } Lexington. }
NEGROES FOR SALE.
FOR sale for Cash, a Negro Man, about 30 years of age, stout, active, and a good waggoner. Also, his wife, about 25 years of age, who is a good house servant, with her child of 11 months. They can be well recommended as valuable, honest slaves. For particulars apply to the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, 4 miles from Paris.
JOHN SOPER.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A convenient two story Framed House and Lot, suitable either for a private or public life, being situate on Main Cross Street, three doors from J. Lowrey's hat manufactory, and now occupied by N. Prentiss. The house is in good repair—there is on the lot a good pump with never failing water, a small garden, a convenient cellar, kitchen, &c. &c. For terms apply at the premises.
tf Lexington, August 22d, 1803.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington. 12m
Seitz & Johnson,
At their Store in Lexington, have received a very extensive Cargo of Cheap and well assorted
Merchandise,
Consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, IRON-MONGERY, CUTLERY, SADDLERY, STATIONARY, HARD JAPAN'D, TIN, CROCKERY, QUEENS' & CHINA WARES.
HATTER'S TRIMMINGS and DYE STUFFS, GERMAN and CRAWLEY STEEL, VICES, ANVILS, NAILS, BAR IRON, &c. &c.
Unlimited pains having been taken to select the above assortment from the Vendues, principally of Baltimore and Philadelphia, purchasers either WHOLESALE or RETAIL, may depend on getting much greater bargains than have been heretofore sold in this state.
15th August, 1803.
WANTS EMPLOY,
A PERSON who wishes to be at each business of writing, as occurs or a Merchant's counting house, or in records. Enquire at this Office.
FOR SALE,
The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS,
WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser.
H. TAYLOR.
August 7th 1803. tf
NOTICE.
THAT the commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, will meet on the twenty-eighth day of this month, on a tract of land containing 320 acres, entered on the 18th day of May, 1780, in the name of David Swope, on the waters of Licking, on the Buffalo road, leading from Flat Creek to the upper Blue Lick, beginning about one mile from where the road leaves the creek, & to extend towards the Lick on both sides the road for quantity;—then and there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to perpetuate testimony, as to certain facts and objects, called for in said entry, and do whatever else may be proper, to perpetuate the places, objects and calls in said entry nominated, and the boundaries of the survey made by virtue of said entry, according to an act of the General Assembly of Kentucky, in such cases made and provided. The commissioners will meet at the dwelling house of Mr. Hawkins, on said land, and adjourn from place to place, and from day to day, if necessary, until the business is completed.
November 3d, 1803. Jacob Swope. 43w
TAKE NOTICE—I shall attend with commissioners appointed by the court of Clarke county, on the eighth day of December Next, at an estate of 600 acres, made in the name of Edward Wilson, and bearing date January 15th, 1788, on a T. W. No 10609, joining an entry of John Marshall's of 600 acres, made on the South of Edward Wilson's pre-emption, to join said Marshall on the South, and Benjamin Couchman on the North, and to extend East and West for quantity, lying on the waters of Howard's creek, in order to establish the line called for on the North in the entry made for Couchman in the year 1776, and do such other acts as may be thought necessary and agreeable to law.
November 4th, 1803. Edward Wilson. 5p
THE KENTUCKY MISCELLANY.
May be had at this office.
HOG'S BRISTLES WANTED.
One shilling and three pence per pound will be given in cash, for good, clean, well combed HOG'S BRISTLES, by the subscriber, at his shop at the corner of Main Cross Street and Short Street, Lexington; where he carries on
BRUSH MAKING
in all its various branches. Any person may be supplied with all kinds of BRUSHES, either wholesale or retail, at a much lower price than any heretofore ever sold in Kentucky, and of a better quality than any brought from Philadelphia. He hopes it will be the study of every good citizen to encourage this manufacture. He still continues carrying on WINDSOR CHAIR & WHEEL making as usual.
ROBERT HOLMES.
Lexington, Oct. 17th, 1803.
TO BE SOLD,
On a Credit of Five Years, or to be Rented for the same time, That Valuable TRACT OF LAND, OF 1000 acres, on the waters of North Elkhorn, eight miles from Lexington, and about four from Georgetown, formerly well known by the name of the Bryan Spring tract, being part of an old Military Survey—It is equal in quality to any land in the state of Kentucky, and is well watered and timbered—there are about 150 acres well cleared & fenced & divided into convenient fields & lots, 20 acres of meadow, besides lots of clover and blue grass—there is a large, elegant brick house, two stories high, with three rooms on a floor; also a kitchen, two stories high, together with a good spring house, corn house, stables, &c.—There is convenient to the dwelling house, a never failing spring of excellent water. The above land is in the vicinity of some valuable merchant mills. For further information respecting this tract of land, those disposed to purchase may enquire of the Hon. John Breckinridge, now at the city of Washington, to John Pope Esq. in Lexington, or to the subscriber on the premises.
WALTER WARFIELD.
October 10th, 1803.
UNITED STATES,
Kentucky District to wit.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the twentieth day of August 1803, and in the twenty-eighth year of American Independence, SAMUEL WILSON of said district, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the following words to wit:—The Kentucky English Grammar, or New Grammatical Institute, containing a comprehensive system of English Grammar, in which the whole structure and essential principles, of that most copious language, according to the most approved modern standards, are concisely, yet completely exhibited, and explained in a manner intelligible to the weakest capacities. By Samuel Wilson, Teacher of Languages and Belles-lettres. In conformity to the Act of Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."
THO: TUNSTALL, C. K. D. C.
TO BE SOLD,
AN Interest of 6000 acres, part of a tract of LAND, situate between the North and Middle fork of Kentucky, located in Thomas Franklin's name, late of Philadelphia, and surveyed by Thomas Mendenhall of said city.
500 acres, situate in the Illinois grant, North-Western Territory; 'tis said to be as good as any lot in said grant—title indisputable. 300 acres, part of an old Military right; good second rate land; some of it clear, on which are convenient wood-cabin—situate in Jessamine county, near David Steele's mill—title indisputable. Am desirous to sell the above lands cheap, and now live on the last mentioned premises.
THOMAS STEELE. 5p
THREE LETTERS on the doctrine of THE TRINITY,
For sale at this office.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (state of Ohio) about 25 miles below Limestone, including the mouth of Bear creek, and extending up the river 1519 perches to the mouth of Maple creek. One of these tracts containing 1400 acres, was granted to Gen. John Nevill; the other containing 2222 acres, granted to Gen. Daniel Morgan. A large proportion of each of these tracts, is river bottom of the first quality, on which are several improvements; the balance excellent upland well watered and timbered. The lines of survey will be shown by Jonathan Taylor, or Peter Demols, who live on the lands.
I will sell on a long credit, on the interest being paid annually—For further information enquire of James Morrison, in Lexington, Kentucky, who is in possession of a draught descriptive of the surveys, or the subscriber in Pittsburgh.
PRESLEY NEVILL.
Oct. 8, 1803.
The celebrated, full bred Imported Horse
BARONET,
IS on his way from New-York to this place, where he will stand next season, and be let to mares. He has perhaps won more money than any other horse ever imported from England; he won at one time the Oatland Stakes of 1000 guineas, beating 18 of the best horses in the kingdom of Great Britain, besides a number of purses. A list of his performances on the turf, together with his pedigree, will be made known on his arrival. Also the
Noted Imported full bred Hunter, HIGHFLYER,
Will come in company with him. 6t Lexington, Oct. 25, 1803.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward,
WILL be paid for apprehending my young, tall, slim, negro man TOM, about twenty years of age, with two large bright
Sorrel Horses,
And the villain or villains who have stolen them, with proof to bring them to conviction. The horses are of the following description—One of them is an uncommonly large horse, being about five and an half feet high, very strong made, with a hollow spot on the up-side, about the size of a man's hand, on the mounting in the upper country to be the effect of the swain, his mane hangs on both sides, he carries a light short switch tail that was formerly docked and has been nicked, has no natural very fine draft horse, about seven years old, and walks, trots and canters remarkably well under the saddle, for a horse of his great weight.
The other horse is about five feet and an inch high, and lengthy made, has generally a film on his off eye, in which he is blind though the eye is not sunk, and has a handsome star and narrow blaze, with one of his hind feet a little white, and one of his fore legs appears to have been formerly cut by a noble, his withers is thin and high, on which he has the marks of old galls and is now fresh galled by the tree of the saddle being broken under the pommel, on which the said servant rides, with a colored horse rug under the saddle; the horse walks with an unusual living behind and very fast and pleasant to the rider, trots long, loose and uneasily, canters tolerably well, has a well hanging mane and long switch tail, which may perhaps be newly docked, and is about ten years old, and is altogether a handsome saddle horse, and draws also well.
The aforesaid servant left Charleston, South Carolina, on the 14th September, dressed in a white negro cloth round jacket, with black horn buttons and osnaburgs overalls, but took with him a brown colored fustian round jacket and overalls, with reddish colored facings; he was to have carried the aforesaid bright sorrel horses to my place, 19 miles from Charleston, in Goose-Creek Parish and near the bridge, and being a total stranger in all other parts of the state, the presumption is, that he must have been forced off by villain or villains, in which case, on conviction of them, the above reward will be paid, if taken out of the state, and if within the state, a reward of Two Hundred Dollars on their being delivered to me, in Charleston, No. 34, Church Street, or otherwise, Fifty Dollars for each horse, and One Hundred Dollars for the said servant, who has the little toe of one of his feet off, and is of a heavy countenance, and answers dull and slow.
Sept. 22. John Du Pont.
THE MINUTES
OF the North District Association of Baptists, are printed, and ready for delivery at this office.
Blank Deeds,
On Parchment and Paper—for sale at this office.

Reflections on POLITICAL ECONOMY, and the PROSPECT BEFORE US.
Addressed to the CITIZENS of the Western Country.
No. IX.
Markets relative to the Farmer and Merchant.
2d. Market relative to the Merchant.
IN the whole progress of these investigations, it has been my uniform object to show the necessity of both the Farmer and Merchant, throwing their respective relations into the most natural channel of action. Without this, nothing permanent or effective can be done. — In the first place, I have shown, that the Merchant has heretofore been engaged in sending the circulating medium out of the country, absolutely injurious to the farming class, and productive of no beneficial effects, except to himself. In the second place I have shown, that the Farmer was compelled, from their causes, to export his own produce to a foreign market. This policy was in every sense of the word, unnatural — and the embarrassments it occasioned to the state at large, exhibited the full force of the maxim, "That communities like individuals, are at last compelled to retrace back their steps to nature, to enjoy the true blessings of social existence."
What I mean by this observation is, that in all their plans and pursuits, whether in morals, legislation, or economy, they should regulate all their ideas by what may be discovered to be a law of nature; and that in proportion as they deviate from their dictates, they recede from the only infallible mean of producing a happy social existence.
Hence arose an argument in my mind, that the true market relative to the Farmer was, that which was held out to him by the Merchant in the country. Another argument occurred, that the true market relative to the Merchant, was the foreign market, or the trading cities and communities that belong to different nations; or such as are connected with his own country abroad. The first of these points has been developed, upon grounds I trust, sufficient of approbation. The last article, remains to be considered.
It is by the active but regular exportation of the produce of the soil, that the state can preserve a progressive ratio of wealth. This is our natural capital; and the duty of rendering that capital highly productive, will alone devolve on the Merchant. Hence the propriety of directing his operations, as much as possible, in its natural channel. The important cession of Louisiana to the United States, has placed the Mississippi in our hands, and will guarantee the freedom of its waves. The extent and fertility of the great region it waters, the country having become truly American, placed under equitable laws and proper commercial regulations, we have every reason to believe, will put two great advantages in our power. They will invite Merchants of capital to our establishments on the Mississippi. They will produce an emigration very possibly of the same class and description, to the higher posts on the Ohio, and on other interior rivers. Should these things take place, and we have every reason from present appearances, that they will; the old mode of Exporting Cash, and of Importing our merchandise, by the route of Pittsburgh, will, and ought to cease. I know of but two distinguished instances where there is such an extent of land carriage, for importation, as that which the western country suffers from the markets of Philadelphia and Baltimore. The first is the trade which Russia to the north of Europe, carries on by means of caravans from the empire of China, and the borders of Thibet, in the East. The other is that which is carried on by the Eastern nations from the Persian Gulf, and the borders of the Red Sea, across the deserts to Africa, and the Western parts of Asia. But in these cases the physical situation of countries, gives a just pretext of necessity, for this kind of commerce. The thing does not so strongly apply, in our own case. That portion of the western country composed of the western counties of Pennsylvania, on this side of the mountains, must continue to import by the old route; because the navigation of the Mississippi and the Ohio, composes a distance too great to procure their goods through those channels, under the embarrassments of the rapid course of one of those rivers, and the length, though smoother current of the other. But these difficulties vanish in proportion as they are applied to the more southern states on the western waters. The state of Ohio is, to be sure, the most northerly of these states. Much of its territory, however, would at least justify a partial importation of its merchandise from the markets on the Mississippi; whilst the higher parts of the state, as well as what new states may be formed in future upon the lakes, would be compelled to import by a land carriage, and by the route of lake Erie. — The Indian territory, the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Mississippi territory, would be computed into that quantity of western country, that will find it to its interest to pursue the route of the Mississippi, in all its importations.
Having suggested these preliminary remarks, let us enter into a more minute detail, first of the degrees of expense that would attend the change.
Secondly, of the practicable modes of bringing it into effect.
Thirdly, of the united advantages of the full operation of the plan proposed. It will then be seen that the Mississippi is the only natural channel by which our importations should be made; and the markets on its waters and beyond them, the true markets relative to the merchant.
These points will be topics of future investigation.
ARISTIDES.
The papers under the signature of "ARISTIDES," will be discontinued for a time, to admit Congressional Matter. As soon, however, as the most important communications relative to that subject, are made, the publication will be resumed, and continued from time to time, from the present period to the beginning of next summer.
In the mean time, the author is induced to believe, that his exertions have made some impression on the public mind; as he is informed, that some resolutions will be entered into, to place our commercial and agricultural relations upon a more economical standing than they have heretofore assumed.
ARISTIDES.
Mr. Bradford, YOU have given us a new relation of human barbarity in your last pa-
er. O! when shall we be done with hearing of such acts of horrid cruelty? I agree with you, the act is most inhuman, and contrary to the principles of humanity, and all good government. What can we call it, to give it its proper name? Man-stealing — the most disgraceful and inhuman act that can be committed by the worst of rascals, ruffians, or piratical set of vagabonds. The French people glory in the name of republic — the British in their constitutional liberty — America in hers. But who is most guilty — the thief, or the receiver? I have heard it said, and there seems to be truth in the saying, that if there were no receivers, there would be no thieves. O AMERICA! when will you learn to do well, to live righteously, to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God? For what are these judgments upon us? Our great continent, from the one end to the other is now afflicted with the pestilence. From New-York, all along the sea coast to New-Orleans, we have heard of its destructive strokes — Froth, Flies, Weevils, these feeble, but destructive insects, have, are, and will devour the fine wheat, for which the laborious farmer has wrought and sweated, and paid his money, in hopes of getting a reward for his labour, and bread for the support of his family. But his expectation is lost, and he has no way left to pay his creditor. Blasting, and mildew, and want of rain in the South and Eastern states, threaten a fore famine. My brother citizens, these things have a speaking voice in them. Will it not be our wisdom to enquire into the reason, why the Lord is correcting us so sore? These are sharp rebukes — Our sin must be very great — it must be a national sin, when the whole nation comes under the stroke. Search your Bibles, — there you will find, that when Israel and Judea brake both tables of the Law, the first by tolerating, and countenancing idolatry, or false religion, &c. the second by persecuting and oppressing the innocent. Enquire whether we are not guilty in both these things, in the sight of God, — there you will find God's sentence against man stealers: Exodus xxi. 16. "He that stealeth a man and selleth him, or if he is found in his hand, he surely shall be put to death." And against idolatry, or enticers; which making a law countenancing idolatry is, if I mistake not. Deut. xiii. 6—12. This quotation is tedious — I therefore refer you to the text. Read the Prophets Isaiah, lvii. 3. Hosea viii. 1. and Deut. xvii. 1—8.
A Lover of the true Rights of Man.
† This refers to a publication in this paper of the 1st instant, of the arrival at New Orleans, of a French vessel from Congo, with 110 slaves. Edit.
Mr. Bradford,
A NEW Almanack fell into my hands the other day, and I found the title page promised, that it contained more than other Almanacks, which stimulated curiosity, and set me to reading. I found myself wonderfully entertained in the perusal; and concluded we should know every thing relating to the Almanack maker's province, if we could import two or three more such able hands. But the business has left me in a state of enquiry, respecting the political doctrine preached by that author, in his exhortation to statesmen, which, no doubt, was designed as a guide to the present session, in their resolutions and determinations. And as my whole interest is here, and an extensive family of seven sons and as many daughters, and more than a dozen grand children; a growing family indeed, and I think a sufficient apology for a man who asks, what is the necessary proportion of tyranny, and by whom exercised? 2, What proportion of ambition, and to what use applied? and 3, The use of rioters? and also how we are to consolidate such a select set of distracted, ambitious tyrants, so as to qualify them for use, as officers of a republican government, over a free and happy people.
An Old Subscriber.
[By Request.] From the Republican Advocate.
The President's Message. — "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian," said king Agrippa to the apostle Paul. This expression will be extremely applicable to those moderate men in the opposition who are open to conviction, when they read the President's Message, as published in to-day's Advocate. With a little variation the phraseology will apply; every honest federalist that reads it will say, Jefferson almost thou persuadest me to be a Republican. The mildness of the language, and the full-blown sentiments of patriotism it conveys, must be grateful to every man's senses, not entirely vitiated by too much indulgence in the follies and delusions of the times; whilst the truths which the Message contains, fall like mountains upon the heads of those individuals who have been heretofore so busily employed in preaching up tumult and sedition against the majority of the people.
This Message puts us in possession of several important facts, upon some of which we had formerly presumed, which presumptions we have now the satisfaction of knowing are correct.
First, We learn, what does infinite honor to our chief magistrate, that privately to the period of shutting out the right of deposit for Americans at New-Orleans, Mr. Jefferson had his "mind's eye" fixed upon the idea of obtaining the sovereignty of New-Orleans & other adjacent possessions. This fact destroys at once all that miserable sophistry fabricated in the "New York Evening Post" and the Baltimore "Anti-Democrat," concerning the agency of Rufus King, in procuring the cession of Louisiana; and it will stand upon record, an everlasting monument of the vigilance, foresight, and profound penetration of Mr. Jefferson.
In making his remarks on the cession of Louisiana, Mr. Jefferson observes, with much justice, that the French government is " enlightened ." We are well
aware that his enemies will carp at the expression, and insinuate that the American president intends to convey an eulogium on Bonaparte's form of government: The fact is not so. The government of France may be despotic and still be " enlightened ;" just the same as a man of genius, talents, and understanding, may be extremely wicked: A depravity of principle does not argue against an " enlightened " mind. This little explanation will place in a just point of view the true meaning of the expression, and forestall the paltry sophisms of gingerbread politicians; and this alone is our aim.
Secondly, Mr. Jefferson establishes the important principle, so long contended for by Republicans, that the house of representatives are entitled to a full communication of all treaties which involve the financial resources of the country. When the British treaty was under consideration, the Federalists declared that the house of Representatives was bound to furnish money to carry that instrument into execution without knowing its stipulations, as soon as the senate should ratify it: Mr. Jefferson, on the contrary, says: "When these (meaning the instruments ceding Louisiana) shall have received the constitutional sanction of the Senate, they will, without delay, be communicated to the Representatives; also, for the exercise of their functions as to those conditions which are within the power vested by the Constitution in Congress." The "functions" to be exercised, are the creation of the flock to pay for Louisiana. All monies can only be levied constitutionally by the Representatives of the people; the flock is raised upon the credit of the nation, and is redeemable in 15 years: It is necessary, therefore, that the Representatives of the people should know what they vote the money of their constituents a way for. Hence the wisdom of submitting all treaties requiring money to carry them into effect, to the house of Representatives. But the Federalists altogether opposed the principle, and boldly avowed the opinion, that whenever the Senate with the President of the United States chose to enter into and ratify a treaty, which might take all the money in the country to carry it into effect, the Representatives of the people must furnish means without knowing one word about its contents. We are happy to see our present president avowing a contrary opinion.
Thirdly, We learn that the enterprise of government under the auspices of Republicanism, has succeeded in civilizing a portion of the Indian tribes: A thing unprecedented under any former administration. This, together with the acquisition of territory from the Kaskaskias, is superior evidence of the pre-eminent wisdom of Mr. Jefferson.
Fourthly, An ardent desire is manifested to prevent future disputes with Great Britain, by forming a convention to fix beyond a possibility of misunderstanding the boundaries of the United States, where they adjoin the British territories in North America. A fact which loudly proclaims the deep concern the president feels for the future welfare and grandeur of this country.
Fifthly, The people are informed of the continued increase of money in the national treasury, without the aid of taxes, and that the money which has accrued during the year ending the 30th of September last, exceeds what has been counted on by the Secretary of the Treasury in his report last year; making a sum sufficient to pay the current expenses of the year and " no extinguish the public debt within the time proposed. "
Of public debt it will be observed that THREE MILLIONS ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, exclusive of interest, have been paid for the last year; besides which mark well reader! there remain in the United States' Treasury nearly SIX MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. This is the way that Jefferson, and Madison, and Gallatin ruin the nation; this is the way that Republicanism impoverishes the country! Six Millions of Dollars in the Treasury besides Three Millions One Hundred Thousand paid towards extinguishing the national debt! Nearly Two Millions of an increase since last year. Let Federal leaders bind their brows with weeping willows, for they are " croft in all their loves. "
Sixthly, The Message proclaims that the Two Millions of Dollars, about which Federal newspapers have spread so many lies; concerning which every leading Federal throat was opened, and every opposition tongue was in motion, agitating a petition blast against the reputation of Mr. Jefferson; the Message announces that these two millions of dollars are lying in the Treasury UNTOUCHED, and that they are to be applied towards defraying the expense incurred by the purchase of Louisiana, so that there will not be wanting quite thirteen millions of dollars to complete the sum necessary to the acquisition of that valuable country. Where now are our late precious Federal candidates in this country and throughout the state, who went about bellowing like bulls, concerning " secret two millions of dollars? " where are these Federal heroes now? Federalists that have been deluded, where are your champions? Come forward you precious gang of prevaricators, and your followers to the insulted community. Stand forth ye imps of mischief, ye salamanders of falsehood, and let us hear what you can say for yourselves.
What other enormous falsehood will you originate next? What new deceit and cunning contrivance, have you got in secret agitation to hide your shame? Think you that the heads of your deluded followers are made of asbestos,* that the scorching fire of truth cannot penetrate their understandings? Speak out and pronounce your tale. Or, soft! perhaps the ingenious evasion is not yet coined; peradventure you have not got the watch-word from the Hamiltonian band; perchance the " doctors disagree " about the mode of treatment. Say what they will, however, the Federal leaders must be detected in falsehood, for the money is accounted for and has not been touched.
Seventhly, The thirteen millions of dollars are not to be paid until after fifteen years, before which time, the mortgage fees, the public debts which are now due, and which were created by former administrations, will all be discharged; so that this mighty federal bugbear of fifteen millions of dollars will, when due, if republican plans are uniformly pursued, be a matter of perfect convenience to the United States.
Eighthly, We gain from this Message the very important information that no new taxes will be necessary; yea, that " new economies (savings) " may be introduced into our public expenditures. Thus, instead of flying to new taxes, as former administrations did on similar occasions, Mr. Jefferson studiously avoids expense, and instead of laying burdens upon the people, seeks all occasions to make retrenchments. He seems to follow, in this particular, the advice of the old Venetian Senator Priuli, for he has already, in conjunction with his republican counsellors, " discharged the lazy vermin of government, those expa-giants of the folly " of former administrations. Such as ministers, excise officers, &c.
Ninthly, Our foreign debt has not been continued by loans, although congress allowed it to be done; so that federal prophecy is in this particular as fallacious as in other instances. Remittances have been punctually made.
Tenthly, The 50,000 dollars that were voted by Congress to protect American rights on the river Mississippi, have not been expended. This evidently arises from the pacific measures taken in regard to Louisiana, so that in every point of view republican policy has been productive of saving to the people.
Eleventhly, And lastly — the position which Mr. Jefferson takes relative to neutrality, together with his reflections on the evils of war, are magnanimous and humane. On these, however, and other inferior points, we must speak hereafter.
* A substance unconsumable by fire.
AN ACT
Authorising the creation of a stock to the amount of 11,250,000 dollars, for the purpose of carrying into effect the Convention of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States of America, and the French Republic, and making provision for the payment of the same.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, that for the purpose of carrying into effect the Convention of the thirtieth day of April, 1803, between the United States of America and the French Republic, the secretary of the treasury be, and he is hereby authorized, to cause to be constituted, certificates of stock, signed by the register of the treasury, in favor of the French Republic, or of its assignees, for the sum of eleven millions two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, bearing an interest of six per centum per annum, from the time when possession of Louisiana shall have been obtained, in conformity with the treaty of the thirtieth of April, 1803, between the United States of America and the French Republic, and, in other respects, conformable with the tenor of the Convention aforesaid: and the President of the United States is authorised to cause the said certificates of stock to be delivered to the government of France, or to such person or persons, as shall be authorized to receive them, in three months at most, after the exchange of the ratifications of the treaty aforesaid, and after Louisiana shall be taken possession of in the name of the government of the United States; and credit, or credits, to the proprietors thereof, shall thereupon be entered and given on the books of the treasury, in like manner as for the present domestic funded debt, which said credits or stock, shall thereafter be transferable only on the books of the treasury of the United States, by the proprietor or proprietors of such stock, his, her, or their attorney: And the faith of the United States is hereby pledged for the payment of the interest, and for the reimbursement of the principal of the said stock, in conformity with the provisions of the said convention. Provided, however, that the secretary of the treasury may, with the approbation of the President of the United States, discharge the same in four equal annual instalments & also shorten the time fixed by the convention for its reimbursement. And provided also, that every proprietor of the said stock may, until otherwise directed by law, on surrendering his certificate of such stock, receive another to the same amount, and bearing an interest of six per centum per annum, payable quarter-yearly, at the treasury of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the annual interest accruing on the said stock, which may, in conformity with the convention aforesaid, be payable in Europe, shall be paid at the rate of four shillings and six pence sterling for each dollar, if payable in London, and at the rate of two guilders and one half a guilder, current money of Holland, for each dollar, if payable in Amsterdam.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That a sum equal to what will be necessary to pay the interest which may accrue on the said stock to the end of the present year, be, and the same is hereby appropriated for that purpose, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That from and after the end of the present year (in addition to the annual sum of seven millions, three hundred thousand dollars yearly appropriated to the sinking fund, by virtue of the act, entitled, "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States,") a further annual sum of seven hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of the duties on merchandise and tonnage, be, and the same hereby is, yearly appropriated to the said fund, making in the whole, an annual sum of eight millions of dollars, which shall be vested in the commissioners of the sinking fund in the same manner, shall be applied by them for the same purposes, and shall be, and continue appropriated, until the whole of the present debt of the United States, inclusive of the stock created by virtue of this act, shall be reimbursed and redeemed, under the same limitations as have been provided by the first section of the above mentioned act, respecting the annual appropriation of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars, made by the same.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the treasury shall cause the said further sum of seven hundred thousand dollars, to be paid to the commissioners of the sinking fund, in the same manner as is directed by the above mentioned act respecting the annual appropriation of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars; and it shall be the duty of the commissioners of the sinking fund to cause to be applied and paid out of the said fund, yearly, and every year at the treasury of the United States, such sum and sums as may be annually wanted to discharge the annual interest and charges accruing on the stock created by virtue of this act, and the several instalments, or parts of principal of the said stock, as the same shall become due and may be discharged, in conformity to the terms of the convention aforesaid, and of this act.
This bill passed the Senate on the 3d November, 1803—Ayes 26, Nays 5—The nays being Pickering, Tracy, Hillhouse, Wells and White.
We mentioned in our paper of Monday last, that we had no doubt of the truth of the report, that the Spanish minister had remonstrated with our government, against its taking possession of Louisiana. The minister goes further, he avows the determination of defending the country against every attempt to dispossess them. The little Marquis takes many airs upon the occasion, and speaks with great contempt of our army. The Spanish Intendant of Louisiana, openly declares his determination not to give up the country. Wash. Fed.
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell low for
CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT, PETRE, BEES-WAX, TALLOW, HOG'S LARD, PORK, COUNTRY LINEN, AND THREAD.
Those indebted to the late firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. are requested to call and pay—or at least settle their accounts.
Lexington, K. Nov. 14th 1803.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST on the 7th instant, in or near Lexington, a RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing a number of papers; amongst which were three bonds—one of them was on John Clay, for 2400 dollars, transferred to me by William Mott, of Philadelphia. Another on Maj. John H. Craig, for 20 dollars, another on Collin Carter and myself jointly, for upwards of 40 dollars. Any person delivering the said book to me shall receive the above reward. PORTER CLAY. Lexington, Nov. 11th, 1803. tf
GUN POWDER.
JOHN FOLEY.
HAS on hand, and keeps a constant supply of the first quality of GUN POWDER, five miles from Lexington. Price—to any person buying 25 pounds, or more, two shillings per pound.
His Powder of the best quality, may be had at the store of Lewis Sanders & Co. Lexington.
South Elkhorn, 14th Nov. 1803. 13t*6s.

LEXINGTON, NOVEMBER 22.
When the free navigation of the Mississippi was withheld from the citizens of the Western Country, we petitioned, we remonstrated, we offered to risk our lives and fortunes to acquire our natural right. When that right was secured to us by treaty, we sat down and contemplated with pleasure the growing importance of our country. But when the port of Orleans was again shut by the Spanish Intendant, we felt the indignation of injured and insulted freemen; and our confidence in the justice of the General Government only restrained us from immediate acts of violence. We were not disappointed in the prompt attention and exertions of that Government. By a treaty with France, New Orleans and the Province of Louisiana were ceded to the United States. Spain has refused to deliver them up—and we must abandon them or fight. The President has authorized our Governor to hold in readiness 4000 men, to march and take possession. The government has done its part, it now remains for you, Citizen Soldiers to perform yours. You have waited with patience the result of negotiation. You have expressed your confidence in the General Government. You have pledged your lives and fortunes to support it in such measures as the honor and interest of the United States may require. Your country calls to arms. You must step forward and assert her rights.
To arms, to arms ye brave, The avenging sword unsheath, March on, march on, all hearts resolv'd "On Victory or Death."
WORTHY OF IMITATION.
On Saturday last Capt. Wyatt's company of militia had a parade in this town—34 men only mustered, 25 of whom enrolled themselves as volunteers.
Yesterday, Capt. Postlethwait's company of Light Infantry paraded—24 men only were on parade, and 20 enrolled themselves.
A letter from a gentleman at Natchez, to his correspondent in this town, dated 20th October, contains information that the men who robbed Mr. Elisha Winters, on his way from Orleans, have been taken and committed to jail; so that there is a probability of his getting his money. They had in their possession sundry articles taken from the party who were robbed near Bayou Pierre. One of the robbers had turned state's evidence against the rest; and says that if he can be suffered to go out with a guard, he will take them where all the papers were hid, and a number of other things with some money. The place is not more than two day's ride, and application has been made to the governor for the above purpose, which will doubtless be granted.
The Governor has made the following appointments in the eight regiments of Kentucky Volunteers, ordered for an expedition to Louisiana:
SAMUEL HOPKINS , Major General. JOHN ADAIR and WILLIAM RUSSELL , Brigadier Generals. COLONELS.
Joseph Desha, of Mason county, Richard Hickman, of Clarke, John Payne, of Scott, William Price, of Jessamine, Richard Calloway, of Madison, Adam Guthrie, of Nelson, Edmund Terrill, of Garrard, Abraham Stewart, of Christian.
MAJORS.
James Bailey, of Mason, and Gabriel Evans, of Fleming; James Lane, of Montgomery, and William Devanport, of Fayette; Phillips Caldwell, of Franklin, and Edward M'Connel, of Bourbon; William Vawter, of Woodford, and William Chinn, of Fayette; Edward Baxter, of Madison, and Joseph Lewis, of Lincoln; James Cox, of Nelson, and Gabriel J. Johnson, of Jefferson; Richard Davenport, of Mercer, and William Lewis, of Jessamine; Samuel Caldwell, of Logan, and Horatio Watkins, of Henderson.
The following Circular, by order of the Governor, has been sent by the Secretary of State, to the officers intended to command on the expedition.
(CIRCULAR.) SECRETARY'S OFFICE, Frankfort, Nov. 18, 1803.
Sir, THE Governor of this Commonwealth reposing high confidence in your courage, activity and zeal to
serve your country; has thought proper to designate you as a CAPTAIN in a detachment of Volunteers from the Kentucky Militia, intended for a four month's expedition to Louisiana.
Suspicion existing that the Spanish government means to contest our taking possession of New Orleans, and of the country West of the Mississippi, though it had solemnly ceded the same to France, & had directed a formal investiture of the Province to be made in the name of his Catholic majesty, and though France has transferred the same to the United States by a fair and honourable Treaty, which has been ratified by the President, and with the advice and consent of the Senate; it has been deemed expedient by the Federal Government to direct that eight regiments, comprehending 4,000 men, selected out of the Kentucky Militia, should with all possible expedition be organized and embodied, and ready to march at the shortest notice. Whether there will be actual occasion for the services of these troops, is at present uncertain, the embodying of them being adopted as a precautionary measure. Your commission shall be transmitted to you, whenever orders shall be sent to you to join your regiment, provided that it should appear that the number of men, whom you may be so fortunate as to engage, will be proportioned to the rank which you hold in the service.
Little doubt, indeed, can be entertained that this will be the case:—for it would discover an ignorance of the principles and spirit well known to prevail universally in our country, were it to be imagined that the brave militia men of Kentucky would not with eager footsteps press on, at the summons of patriotism and military glory.
They seek not wealth by war:—they are not a body of mercenaries who fight only for pay.
Their country knows it and accepts their services, as a gratuitous pledge of their patriotism:—but unwilling that they should suffer by their zeal, she offers them the same pay as she gives to the regular troops of the United States.
They seek not blood and plunder. Though treaties were violated—though their rights were infringed—though their commerce was at an end; they fought not to redress by violence; they relied on their government; it did them justice and they were satisfied. But if treaties cannot still be maintained without force:—if their government, after trying in vain the influence of truth, and relying in vain on the power of justice—summon them to arms; they are ready. They envy not the tranquility of their neighbors;—they aim not to enrich themselves with their spoils:—but they will fight for their own; they will assert the honor of their nation—they will support the dignity of their government, and the claims of justice.
These, Sir, are the sentiments which pervade the militia men of Kentucky, and are so truly congenial to the minds of citizen soldiers. You will find no difficulty in raising your quota of Volunteers. The Governor has directed the Colonel of your regiment to order an immediate regimental muster, for the purpose of facilitating the raising of the necessary proportion of troops. You will, no doubt, avail yourself of the opportunity to make up your complement of men:—and it is the Governor's request that a return of your company, including the names, numbers and accoutrements of the men, may be transmitted to this office, on or before the 10th day of December next.
Your company having been mustered and embodied, they may return to their respective homes; but must hold themselves in readiness to march at the shortest notice.
It is expected that the rifle men comprehended in the proposed detachment, should be provided with good rifles, adapted to the service, together with the necessary accoutrements; but the infantry will be furnished with muskets at fort Adams, on the Mississippi.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, HARRY TOULMIN, Secretary of State.
We are informed that one day last week, a person by the name of Hurd, was killed on board of a boat near the mouth of the Kenhawa, by five negroes, while descending the Ohio. Four of the negroes have since been taken and secured at Elk.
(Messenger.) The following information was issued in a Gazette Extra. on Thursday last; but as it had only a partial circulation, we now insert in the Gazette.
The following letter from the Department of War at the city of Washington, to the governor of the state of Ohio, we think of sufficient importance to be published in an extra. Gazette.
WAR DEPARTMENT, October 31, 1803.
Sir, There being reason to suspect that the officers of the Spanish government at New Orleans may decline or refuse to give possession of the country of Louisiana, ceded to the United States by the French Republic, and which Congress have by law authorized the President of the United States to take possession of, and the President having judged it expedient to pursue such measures as will ensure the possession, I have, therefore, been directed by the President of the United States, to request your excellency to assemble, with the least possible delay, 500 of the militia of the state of Ohio, including a suitable number of officers, and couple the same to be formed into a regiment of eight companies, to be engaged to serve four months, unless sooner discharged, to be mustered in companies and ready to march, if called, by the 20th of December at farthest; after having been so mustered in companies, by persons appointed by your Excellency, the men may return to their homes; but must hold themselves in readiness to march at the shortest notice. Each officer and soldier will be entitled to pay from the day they shall receive orders and march to join their respective regiments, until discharged. They will be entitled to the same pay as regular troops in the service of the United States.
I have the honor to be, Respectfully, Your humble servant, H. DEARBORN. To his Excellency Edward Tiffin, Governor of the State of Ohio
We understand that the provisional army is to be composed of 500 mounted volunteers from the Mississippi Territory, to join the regular troops in that Territory, and to proceed immediately to New Orleans, to take possession of Louisiana; in the mean time the State of Tennessee is to hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning 2000 volunteers; Kentucky, 4000; Ohio, 500; Mississippi Territory, 500.
FRANKFORT, November 16.
We are authorized to say that the executive of this state has received instructions from the President of the United States, directing a requisition of 4000 militia. Volunteers are wanted; but the complement is to be made up, and to be in readiness to march by the 20th of December next. The requisition is predicated on the probability that Spain may refuse to give possession of Louisiana, and the determination of the general government to possess it.
Extract of a letter from the Honorable John Breckinridge, dated Nov. 1.
"The bill enabling the president to take possession of Louisiana, finally passed both houses on Saturday last,—and the bills creating the stock, will pass the senate in two days; having passed the other house last week. The western members, from the best accounts they could obtain, were fearful there was some disposition in the Spanish government to withhold the possession of Orleans, and that our force in that quarter was not sufficient to take it. Under this impression, they were desirous that the president should send down from Kentucky & Tennessee, 1500 or 2000 horsemen. This number has been thought more than sufficient by the government; but orders were dispatched last night to the governor of Tennessee to equip and march with all possible dispatch, 500 horsemen, to join our present force at Natchez; which consists of about 4000 regular troops; and about 700 or 800 militia from that territory. This force, it is judged, will be sufficient, unless the Spanish government should have gotten a reinforcement from the Havanna, and mean to make a vigorous opposition. The president does not believe this will be the case; but as such an event is possible, and as the object to be obtained is so important, he will run no risks about it; and he has directed the governor of Kentucky to have immediately organized and held in readiness, 4,000 volunteers to march by the 20th December, if necessary. Similar orders are given to the governors of Ohio and Tennessee—the first of 500, and the last for 1500 or 2,000 men. With this force, we cannot fail of success."
"Should these volunteers be wanting, they are to go by water, and to continue in service four months if necessary. Boats, provisions, and arms, if they cannot furnish themselves, will be supplied by the government, from a large stock now at Natchez."
(Thus far the Gazette Extra.)
NASHVILLE, November 2.
Arrived in this town, last evening, the Consul on the part of France, on his
way to New Orleans, for the purpose of delivering the Louisiana country to the United States.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 5.
Capt. Gibbs, of the Washington, 33 days from Rotterdam, informs, that he passed Gaias the 30th of September, at which time he discovered 9 sail of frigates and gun boats, keeping up a constant fire on that place. He shortly after spoke a Dungeness pilot boat, who informed him, that they were under the command of Sir S. Smith, and General Moore. They had commenced the morning before at sun rise, and when out of sight he heard the continual reports of their guns.
Captain Brown informs, that two days before he failed, news reached Lisbon, from Corunna, that Earl Cornwallis fell in with 15 French sail of the line and 5 frigates off Brecht; and after an engagement, took the five frigates and one of the ships. The frigates each had on board 1000 troops, said to be bound to Ireland. This report was believed at Lisbon, as it came from Corunna by dispatch.
It was also reported at Lisbon, and believed, that the French troops, in attempting to march through Spain, were opposed by the Spanish troops, who after a battle, succeeded in repulsing the French. These reports we give as we received them from Capt. Brown. (No news of the kind comes by the Soprona, from Bordeaux, though the passages are nearly equal.)
When Capt. Brown failed, there was no talk of a war between Spain and England. Commerce was at a stand, and markets very low.
Capt. Gillender furnishes French Journals to the 24th of Sept.—they are as barren as usual. Every preparation was still going on for the invasion of England, which they say, would positively take place in all the month of November.
PHILADELPHIA, November 7.
The verbal accounts from Lisbon are of importance if true. In their present shape, however, they do not appear to be entitled to full credit. The circumstance of a rupture between Spain and France, has for some time been considered probable. The origin of it has been attributed to the affair of Louisiana; but on this subject we have received nothing decisive, either from Europe, or from our own government. That there is something fermenting at the Court of Madrid, is incontrovertible. Our English articles have represented unusual military preparations in that country, for a long time sunk in pusillanimous apathy. In their ports also equipments are making, the objects of which cannot be penetrated.
Letters from Lisbon of the 27th of September, received in town this morning, are silent as to the events reported by captain Brown, arrived at New-York.
From Genoa, Aug. 27. (Received at New-York.)
"You will please to inform your friends trading to this quarter, that by the last mail from Leghorn, we have advices of the French commandant there having declared Leghorn a port of the French Republic, and that, according to the arrest, prohibiting the importation of all species of British productions and manufactures into the ports of France, extended to that of Leghorn."
"These proceedings have created much alarm, and it is generally expected that the blockade of Leghorn by the British will be the result."
"Commodore Morris is on a visit to the Queen at Florence, to remonstrate against these proceedings as derogatory to the interest of the United States."
WASHINGTON CITY, November 9.
A message was received from the President, as follows—
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
"By the copy now communicated, of a letter from Captain Bainbridge of the Philadelphia frigate to our Consul at Gibraltar, you will learn that an act of hostility has been committed on a merchant vessel of the United States, by an armed ship of the Emperor of Morocco. This conduct, on the part of that power, is without cause and without explanation. It is fortunate that Captain Bainbridge fell in with, and took the capturing vessel and her prize; and I have the satisfaction to inform you, that about the date of this transaction, such a force would be arriving in the neighbourhood of Gibraltar, both from the East and from the West, as leaves less to be feared for our commerce from the suddenness of the aggression."
"On the fourth of September the Constitution frigate, Captain Preble, with Mr. Lear on board, was within two days sail of Gibraltar, where the Philadelphia would then be arrived with her prize; and such explanations would probably be instituted as the state of things required, and as might perhaps arrest the progress of hostilities."
"In the mean while, it is for Congress to consider the provisional
authorities which may be necessary to restrain the depredations of this power, should they be continued."
"I H. JEFFERSON."
Referred to Messrs. Eustis, J. Clay, Sands, M c Creery and Dana.
The legislature of New Jersey, in joint meeting, have elected, by unanimous vote, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Chief Justice, and John Condit, Senator of the United States.
The politics of both these gentlemen are republican, and the unanimous vote is an evidence of the feelings of federalism in that quarter of the union.
Extract of a letter from a respectable character, dated Natchez, Nov. 9.
"A gentleman of veracity immediately from New Orleans assures me, that a majority of the inhabitants of that city are republican; that Mr. Jefferson is very popular, and that it would be unsafe for any man publicly to speak disrespectfully of him—my informant further adds that the French inhabitants on the coast are delighted with the change, and openly avow their pleasure at the prospect of becoming citizens of a free and just government."
FLORENCE.
Charles Lewis, the infant king of Etruria, was placed on the throne by the side of the Queen Regent his mother, on the 29th of August. The ceremony was conducted with great magnificence, and he received the oath of fidelity and obedience with the customary forms.
His majesty appeared much diverted with the ceremony, and amused himself with a coral and bells, during the most of the solemnity. He was a little fatigued, while the orator from the Senate was pronouncing an address, congratulating the kingdom on that auspicious event; but a few bon bons (sugar plums) from the Queen, restored his majesty to the most perfect good humor.
THE SHAREHOLDERS
IN THE LEXINGTON LIBRARY, are informed, that on the first Saturday in December next, a half year's contribution becomes due; at which time I shall attend at the Library Room, to receive payment. All those in arrears are earnestly requested to discharge their respective balances immediately.
BENJN. STOUT, T. L. L. Nov. 21st, 1803.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the liberal encouragement he has met with in his profession, and informs them that he will commence SCHOOL again, on the 3rd day of January next, at his house in Jessamine, where the Latin, Greek, and English languages, together with the usual academic branches of Science, will continue to be taught, at the rate of £5 per annum, payable in advance as follows; two sessions shall be held in the year, and 50s. expected in advance from each scholar, at the commencement of each session. No student can be admitted without complying with these terms.
S. WILSON. December 8th, 1803.
Clarke Circuit—October Term, 1803.
John Wigginton, complainant, against Peter Tabler, defendant.
In Chancery.
ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he have leave to take depositions on the 15th day of December next, at the house of Cuthbert Combs, in Clarke county, to perpetuate testimony to establish the special calls of an entry made in the name of John Wigginton, the third of December, 1782, on a treasury warrant No. 3158, of 1000 acres; beginning on the west side of Upper Howard's creek at a sugar tree marked H. C. and running westerly down the creek for quantity; which land has since been surveyed and patented in the name of John Wigginton. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that persons unknown to the said complainant, are proprietors of entries and surveys adjoining to, and interfering with the aforesaid entry—And that this order be published at least six times successively, prior to the day aforesaid, in the Kentucky Gazette.
A copy. Sam l . M. Taylor, C.C.C.C.
Nicholas county, Sept. 26, 1803.
Taken up by John Shaw, living on the head of Taylor's creek.
One Bright Bay Horse,
Two years old, part of both hind pasterns white, a star on his forehead, no brand perceivable; appraised to 10l.
David Byers, J. P.
Boone county, August 27, 1803.
Taken up by Roger Wigginton, A GRAY HORSE,
ten years old, fourteen and a half hands high, branded thus 9 on the near shoulder, and a figure of 9 on the near buttock, lame in the off fore foot; appraised to 60 dollars. John Cave.

A PINDARIC ODE.
As Joan, one eve, according to the plan Of many an honest spouse, Trudg'd to a neighboring house To fetch away her good old man: She found him as the story goes, Sprawling in the street, With feet In kennel taking a comfortable dose. "What, hollo John!" the dame now cries, "You drunken beast arise!" At the well-known voice John op'd his eyes, But, As the poet says, their sense were shut; And, thinking 'twas a bed, I ween, And not the street, He mumbled out, his teeth between, "Put more clothes upon my feet, "And take," (the moon shone bright) "Take, take away the light."
DIVERSITY.
WHEN one of the judges was some- time since, passing sentence on a notori- ous house breaker, and said "it is with pain I am now to pronounce upon you the awful sentence of the law!"—he was interrupted by the prisoner, who said with a polite sang froid, "I beg your lordship would not mention it."
CONVEYANCING.
WILLIAM TODD, TAKES the liberty of informing the inhabitants of Lexington, and the pub- lic in general that he will draw and complete Deeds of Conveyance, Mortga- ges, Letters of Attorney, Leases, Bonds, Wills, and Agreements of every des- cription, on reasonable terms, at the Clerk's Office of the Fayette Circuit Court; and if necessary, will certify any instrument as Notary Public. Lexington, Nov. 8th, 1803.
JOHN POPE,
HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jessa- mine, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Madison Circuit Courts. tf November 10th, 1803.
CASH,
Will be given for GOOD BARLEY, Delivered at my Brew House in Lexington. GEORGE A. WEBER, Baker & Brewer. Oct. 29, 1803. 3w
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
As Agent to Orleans, or any part of the United States, A YOUNG MAN, who has been employed for several years in the a- bove business, by gentlemen of the first respectability in Pennsylvania, whose letters of recommendation he can produce—any security that may be required will be given. A line addressed to A. W. at the Post Of- fice, Lexington, will be attended to. N. B. If not otherwise employed, would attend to the management of Salt-works, or Iron-works. *3w
STRAYED AWAY,
LAST Spring from the subscriber, living on the head of South Elk- horn, seven head of YOUNG CAT- TLE all yearlings—three are steers and four are heifers, all marked with a crop of the left ear, and a small under-bit in the right ear. The largest steer is a dark brindle on the sides, some white on the back and belly; one steer nearly white, the others, some red and some pied red and white. Any person re- turning the said cattle so that the owner gets them, shall have Four Dollars re- ward, paid by me. *2t JOHN KELLAR.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away on the 6th inst. from the subscriber, in Garrard county, about four miles from Lancaster, a NEGRO MAN,
named Daniel; about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, stout built, supposed to weigh 180, his complexion is of a reddish black; had on when he went away, a pale blue linsey hunting-shirt and overalls, & black felled linsey waist- coat—he took with him sundry other articles of clothing. It is suppo- sed the above fellow is in Brackin county, where he was raised. A re- ward of Ten Dollars will be given, for securing the above negro in any jail so that I get him again, or if brought home, the above reward. EPHRAIM PIERCE. Nov. 11, 1803. *3t
TAKEN up by James Officer, living in Scott county, on the waters of South Elkhorn, one strawberry roan Mare Colt, two years old last spring, 14 hands high, neither docked nor branded; appraised to 40 dollars. LEWIS NUCKOLS, J. P. November 3d, 1803.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office, by the Gross, Dozen or Single, the Kentucky Almanac, For the year 1804;
Containing, besides the Astronomical calculations, &c.
Hints to market women. The blind guides who strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. Account of Mantaccini, the famous charlatan of Paris. An extraordinary story of a friar and Highwayman.
A new and valuable flyptic, which will stop bleeding, even of the greatest blood vessels.
Recipe for a cough. The Herculean Cup. The way to grow rich. Advice to the married. The worm of the still: an allegory. The coquette reproved. The Chinese method of rendering mulin, silks, &c. water proof, without injuring the texture of the cloth, or da- maging the most brilliant colors.
An Indian tradition of the manner in which the island of Nantucket was for- med.
Account of an extraordinary memory. Fatal effects of gambling. Anecdote of Gen. Smith. A Yankee retort. Rates of postage. List of the officers of government. Table of the value of the gold coins of England, Portugal, France and Spain, of their present standard in dollars and cents, according to an act of Congress regulating foreign coins, passed the 9th day of February 1793, from one grain to 200 ounces.
Table of interest at 6 per cent. from one week to 12 months and from one shilling to £1000, and from 10 cents to 1000 dollars.
List of roads. The calculations for the Kentucky Almanac, are not copied from one made for a different meridian; but were made in, and for the meridian of Kentucky. The calculator has been aided by a series of astronomical observations of more than 20 years in Kentucky, which has enabled him to ascertain with precision the meridional difference between Ken- tucky and the observatory at Greenwich, for which the tables in general use were made.
STRAYED AWAY, FROM Lexington, about the 15th of October TWO HORSES, one a sorrel, seven years old, with a large blaze in his face, branded with ND on the near shoulder and buttock, the off and foot white, a natural trotter, and a valuable well made horse. The other a dark bay, with a star in his fore- head, one or both of his hind feet white, branded with S on the near shoulder, and well gaited, trots, canters and paces.... Whoever stops said horses, or takes them up and will deliver them in Lexington, at David Dodge's rope-walk, or conveys information where I shall get them, shall receive a generous reward. JOHN DUCKER. November 14th, 1803. *3s—tf
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment on two Notes of £100 each, given by me to John Breckinridge, dated some time in the year 1802; as I shall not pay the same until he makes me a title to a cer- tain tract of land, in consideration of which the said notes were given. When I receive the said title, the money shall be paid. THOMAS DULEY. November 8, 1803. 3t
TAKE NOTICE—I shall attend on Friday the second day of Decem- ber next if fair, if not, the next fair day, and continue from day to day until the business is finished, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shel- by county, to establish my improvement, made on my pre-emption of 1000 acres, lying on the waters of Brashears's creek, in said county of Shelby, and to do such other acts as the commissioners shall deem necessary, to perpetuate the said claim, in pursuance to an act of assembly in that case made and provided. Cornelius Gather. November 9th, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the sixth day of December 1803, commissioners appointed by the Wash- ington county court, will meet at an im- provement called for in an entry of 1000 acres of land, in the name of Samuel Swan, heir of Thomas Swan, deceased, on the Rolling Fork, in Washington county, for the purpose of taking depo- sitions to establish the special calls of said entry, and to do such other things as the law requires. Samuel Swan. Heir at law.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 7th day of December, 1803, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the Washington county court, at an improvement, called for in an entry of 1000 acres of land, in the name of John May, assignee &c. on the waters of the Rolling Fork, in Wash- ington county, for the purpose of taking depositions to establish the special calls of said entry, and to do such other things as the law requires. THOMAS HUGHES.
Alex. Parker & Co. Have just received from Philadel- phia, in addition to their former assortment
Rose and Striped Blankets assorted, Twilled, Grey, Blue and Striped Coatings
Superfine Broad Cloths assorted, Second do. do. assorted, Double Milled Drabs assorted, Mixed and Drab Plaines, Scarlet Cardinals, Blue and Drab Knaps,
Flannels and Baizes assorted, Chintzes and Calicoes assorted, Silk Shawls assorted,
4-4 Irish Linnen, Plain & Figured Cambric Mullins, Broad and Narrow Cord Dimities, Book and Coarse Mullins, Blue and Green Hair Plush, Kid and Morocco Slippers, Loaf Sugar and Coffee, London Particular, } Wines, Madeira and Teneriffe Pepper, Chocolate and Mustard, Indigo, and Spruce, Ochre and Tanner's Oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Window Glass, Queens' Glass & China Wares, Knives and Forks assorted, Belt Millington Crowley Steel, Copper and Tin, Mill, Crops and Whip Saws, 6, 8, 10 & 12 oz. Tacks, 2d. & 3d. Clout Nails, Tinn and Wheel Wire, &c. &c.
Which will make a general assort- ment for the present and approach- ing season, and which they will sell on the most moderate terms for CASH and HEMP. Lexington, August 30th, 1803.
REMOVAL.
MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and GEO. TROTTER. July 26th, 1803.
CASH,
Will be given for TALLOW & CHEESE, At the Bake-shop, opposite Lewis Sanders & Co's store, next door to the Nail Factory, Main street, Lexington— A Valuable WORK HORSE, For Sale for Whiskey.
THE Subscriber will purchase Good Inspected Crop
Tobacco,
of the ware houses on the Ken- tucky river, or on the Ohio river, or below Limestone, for which he will give CASH, and MERCHANDIZE at cash price. Any person who has a consi- derable quantity of Tobacco for sale, may be accommodated with bills of exchange for such part of the amount as will be agreed on.
WILLIAM WEST.
BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT WOODEN STILL
HAVE been in use for some time, in the vicinity of Lexington, and have re- ceived the most unequivocal approbation from more than two hundred Practical Distillers, whose certificates could be easily procured. An common carpenter or cooper can construct a distillery on this plan, in the course of four days, and the cost of stills which will contain 500 gallons, will not exceed 100 dollars. Spirit (of high proof and free from all disagreeable taste) is produced by one operation, which saves the expense and trouble of doubling. These stills work more than three times as fast as the common stills and require a very small quantity of fuel. Gentlemen, who are desirous of pur- chasing the Patent Right for states, coun- ties or single distilleries, will please to ap- ply to the Patentees in Lexington, Ken- tucky. The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
MADISON COUNTY, ss.
September Term, 1803. Joshua Dillingham, compl't. against Alexander Carns and Willis Wat- kins, defts. In Chancery.
THE defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agree- able to law and the rules of this court, and not being inhabitants of this state; on motion of the com- plainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first Monday in March next, and answer the bill of the com- plainant, and that a copy of this or- der be published for three months successively in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, another set up at the court-house door of this county, and that a third be published at the Baptist stone meeting-house on Otter creek, some Sunday immediately af- ter divine service. *12f A Copy. Teste WILL. IRVINE, C. M. C.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF Military Land, Of good quality, Containing 1666 2-3 acres, on the waters of the East fork of the Lit- tle Miami, near Williamsport, state of Ohio, patented in the name of Nathaniel Terry. Two thirds of the payment will be taken in Horses, the balance in Cash, for which a con- siderable credit will be given. Nei- ther Horses or Cash will be required until May next. The Land may be seen by application to Mr. William Lytle in Williamsport, Ohio, or to the subscriber in Woodford, Kentuc- ky. PRESTON W. BROWN. November 8, 1803. 13w
FOR RENT,
From one to ten years, A PLANTATION, OF 120 acres, in repair, 4 miles from George Town, Scott county— Prime advantages as to orchards, wood, water, foraging, housing and neighborhood mills. For terms ap- ply to the owner in Shelby, or Gen. Henry, near the premises.
MATTHEWS FURNROY.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING.
I WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 1s. 6d. per pound.
HUGH CRAWFORD,
the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Crops-streets, Lexington. September 13th, 1803.
N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tie your cuts loose. H. C.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price, in Cash and Per- sonal Property at valuation, the following
Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek.
45 acres, part of 60, entered by Geo. May, on the salt rock, on the waters of Licking.
250 acres, half of 500, entered by John May, around the last entry.
30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the salt lick, on Sandy.
216 1-4 acres, half of 433 1-2, en- tered by John May, around the last en- try.
250 acres, half of 500, entered by George May, near Lydia's Mount— Entered May, 1780.
400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last—En- tered June 23, 1780.
About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the confluence of the South fork with Main Licking, which lies within the forks, and including a part of the town of Falmouth.
666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Mer- edith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786.
1333 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Mer- edith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Mer- edith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000, before mentioned.
1000 acres, entered for Ben. Holliday, on Battle creek, adjoining John Saun- ders.
1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt river, joining George Underwood, and including the mouth of Wilson's creek.
The claims to the above parcels of land are deducted, by private contracts, from the persons for whom they were entered.
1800 acres, part of 2000, on a fork of Hinkston, lying in the counties of Bour- bon and Nicholas, and granted to Pro- ctor and Tompkins; sold by the sheriff of Bourbon, at public sale, for the taxes due thereon, and purchased by Henry King in the year 1798. GEO. M. BIBB. Lexington, Nov. 3, 1803. 6w
TOBACCO WANTED.
WALKER BAYLOR & SON, WANT to purchase a quantity of INSPECTED TOBACCO, At any of the ware-houses on the Kentucky river, for which they will give CASH and MERCHANDIZE or ALL CASH in nine months. Apply at their store opposite the market- house, in Lexington. September 27, 1803
TAKEN up by Price Curd, living three miles from Lexington, near Curd's road, a small Sorrel Mare, two years old last spring, about thirteen hands and a quarter high, neither docked nor branded; appraised to £9 10s. before Richd. Higgins.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brugh creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a pub- lic house.
500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunhams-Town, seven from Williams- burg, and eleven to twelve from the O- hio river.
1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brugh creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T.
5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, contain- ing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones.
4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chin- neforth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Ken- tucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and McMillin.
1000 acres Military land, on the wa- ters of Russell's creek, Green river.
325 acres, Jefferson county, Ken- tucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared.
116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Ken- tucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern.
An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place.
The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBAC- co, or on giving bond with good securi- ty, a considerable credit may be had.— For further particulars enquire of An- drew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscribers.
JOHN JORDAN Jun.
JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky, January 14th, 1803.
For Sale,
THAT VALUABLE FARM, OR TRACT OF LAND, On which I now live, formerly oc- cupied by the Reverend David Rice, containing 509 acres, in the county of Mercer, near Danville—it is in good repair, and in complete farm- ing order; it is as well watered as any tract of land of its size in the state. There is on said farm, a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, Barn, Stables & other out Houses.
Likewise, a large Stone Distillery, a good bearing Apple and Peach Orchard, with sundry other valuable proper- ties, not necessary to mention, as a- ny person wishing to purchase, will view the premises, and judge for themselves. The title is indisputa- ble—For terms of sale apply to the subscriber. EDW. WORTHINGTON. Oct. 4, 1803. *2m
PROPOSALS
By Daniel Bradford, For printing by subscription, An Original Poetical Work, Under the title of HOT CHHOT; On Political, Religious, & a variety of other subjects.
By Thomas H. Hall, deceased, Late of the state of North-Carolina.
CONDITIONS. I. The Work will be comprised in two volumes of about 250 pages (duodecimo) each. II. It will be printed with a neat type, on good Kentucky paper, and handsomely bound. III. The price to subscribers, will be three dollars, one of which must be paid at the time of subscri- bing, the remainder on the delivery of the work. IV. It will be put to press as soon as 333 subscribers are obtained, and finished with all possible dispatch.
STRAYED. From me, Two STEERS or OXEN, About the first of September, both brindle—one has the left eye out—six years old. I will give FOUR DOL- LARS for the oxen, if delivered at my house at Cox's mill, on Main Elkhorn, or two for information where they are. AMOS ANDERSON. Nov. 3, 1803. tf
BLANK BILLS OF LADING, And MANIFESTS, For sale at this Office.