Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1809-02-07 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XXII.—No. 2115.
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1809.
THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE IS published weekly, at Two Dollars per annum, paid in advance; or Three Dollars to be paid at the expiration of the year.
All letters to the Editor must be postpaid otherwise they will not be attended to.
Doctor Joseph Boswell HAS removed to Lexington, and will Practice Medicine in all its branches. He lives in the new brick house on Main street, next door to Benjamin Stout. tf May 16th, 1808.
CASH GIVEN FOR HEMP. By Fisher & Sutton. Who wish to hire 16 Negro Boys, from 12 to 16 years old, for a term of years. Lexington, 3d Feb. 1808.
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED, A new and very convenient two story Brick House, on Main Street, next door to the Rev. Adam Rankin. For particulars apply to the subscriber. tf L. SHARPE.
THOMAS BODLEY, & Co. WANT to hire ten Negro Boys, from the age of 12 to 15 years, and five men from 17 to 25; the boys to spin & the men to weave and heckle in a Coarse Linen Manufactory. Lexington, August 14th, 1808.
Fishel & Gallatine, COPPER AND TIN SMITHS, INFORM their friends and the public, they have now on hand, a variety of STILL'S of the best quality, and having laid in an assortment of COPPER, and engaged Workmen of skill, can with satisfaction, complete any orders they may be favoured with.
TIN WARE of every description, by whole-sale or retail; Copper Boilers, Hatters' Kettles, Copper Tea Kettles, Brass and Copper Wash Kettles, &c. &c. Tin Ware and Merchandise exchanged for old Copper, Brass and Pewter. Lexington, 11th October, 1808.—tf
Madison Hemp and Flax Spinning Mill. WANTED immediately, a suitable person to superintend and manage the above Mill. A person who can come well recommended for his ability to manage such a concern, as well as for his sobriety and attention to business, will receive liberal wages. The President and Directors are determined that the amount of wages shall be no bar to the appointment of a fit person to conduct those works in a proper manner. John Bradford, Pres't. October 30th, 1808.
The Kentucky Hotel. THE Subscriber has leased of Mr. Henry Clay, for a term of years, that valuable stand for a Tavern, in the town of Lexington, formerly known by the name of Travellers' Hall, where he has opened a Hotel under the above style. The situation of this property, on the public square, directly opposite the North East corner of the court House, and in the centre of business, gives it peculiar advantages. Great expense has been incurred in repairs and improvements, and in point of space, convenience and comfort the apartments of the house are surpassed by none. A new stable has been erected on the back part of the lot which he ventures to pronounce is the best in the state, which will be under the immediate superintendence of Mr. William T. Benton. He has provided himself with good servants, a plentiful stock of the best liquors, and in short with every necessary calculated to accommodate and render agreeable the time of those who may favour him with their custom; and he trusts that from the attention which he means personally to give to every department of his business, he will be found to merit that patronage which he thus presumes to solicit from the public. Cuthbert Banks. Lexington, Jan. 1st. 1809.
HAVANNA brown SUGAR. Do. lump do. Louisiana brown do. 1st quality, COFFEE, and RICE. For Sale by JAMES WIER. November 7, 1808.
Broke away or was stolen from Lexington, on the evening of Saturday the 26th December last, a Sorrel Mare, 5 years old, about 15 hands 3 inches high, bald face, white under her chin, and two or three white feet and legs—had on a small half worn Saddle. A reward of One hundred Dollars, will be paid to any person who will deliver the above Mare &c. and prosecute the thief to conviction if stolen, or Seven Dollars for the Mare and Saddle, Five Dollars for the Mare only, or Two Dollars for the Saddle, by the subscriber, living at the Pond, three miles from Lexington, on the Lime-stone road. William Wright. January 7, 1808. tf.
TO BLACKSMITHS. WANTED—a Blacksmith to take charge of a shop who can be well recommended for integrity and knowledge of the business—he can have accommodations for a small family rent free. Jno. Wrigglesworth, & Co. Lexington, Jan'y. 16th, 1809.
CH. HUMPHREYS, WILL Practice Law in the Fayette courts. August, 1808.
Valuable Property For Sale. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on Main-Cross street in this town, extending one hundred and thirty-one feet six inches on said street, and back one hundred feet. There is on the lot a good Brick Stable, Coach House, Cow House and Granary. Also a Brick Factory, upwards of 60 feet in front, with a frame shed the whole length. This lot and the buildings are well calculated for the manufacture of bagging, or for a variety of other branches of business. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber. George Anderson. Lexington, October 11, 1808.
The above property not be sold in two weeks the buildings will be rented. Lexington, October 11, 1808.
RICH'D. BARRY, BOOT & SHOE MAKER; At the sign of the
MAMMOTH SHOE, NEAR to Wilson's Inn, hereby informs the public, that he has just received by Mr. Jeremiah Neave, from Philadelphia, an assortment of Calfskins, and Boot Legs, of the best quality. That he has in his employ good Workmen, and that his customers may be supplied with Boots and Shoes equal in beauty, neatness, and durability, with any in America, at the shortest notice and at moderate prices. Lexington, 14th Dec. 1808.
Strayed or Stolen from the farm of Norban B' Beall, near Louisville, a BROWN BAY MARE, five years old, last spring, about fifteen hands high, with a small white in her forehead, fine fore armed, crooked in her hock joints, remarkable small delicate legs, not branded. Whoever will deliver the above mare to Richard A. Maupin, of Jefferson, or H. Breckinridge Lexington, shall be handsomely rewarded. Nov. 26, 1808.
WAGGONS WANTED. I WILL give a generous price to Waggoneers who will haul salt for me from the Little Sandy Salt Works. For further information apply to Jeremiah Neave in Lexington. ALFRED WM. GRAYSON. November 8, 1808.
James Devers Notices this method of informing his friends and the public, that he has recommenced the Tailoring business, about five miles from Lexington, near Patterson's big Spring, on Cain Run, where he hopes from his attention to business, to receive a portion of public patronage. December 13, 1808.
BOATS FOR SALE. THE subscriber, owing to a contract he has with Porter Clay and Harrison Monday, will have for sale at the mouth of Tate's Creek in the course of the winter and spring, a number of Boats of every description. The boats built by Monday next will be of a superior quality; they will be sold at the usual price, and where it will be more convenient to the purchaser the payment will be received at Natchez or New Orleans, giving him sufficient time to dispose of his cargo. Thomas Hart. Nov. 25, 1808.
To Merchants and Shippers. Difficulties frequently arise in effecting Insurance, more especially where the shipper wants special privileges, such as being allowed to delay and make on the voyage, &c. &c. which circumstances frequently prevent the Insurance Co. from taking the risk. To obviate which, as well as to promote the exportation trade of this western country. The subscriber will fill up policies and endeavour to effect Insurance by private underwriters, on a very low commission. Bank and Insurance shares bought and sold; and any other business in the line of a Broker, will be executed with fidelity and dispatch, by William Macbean. Lexington, 23d Jan. 1809.
Mr. PIES, respectfully informs the ladies and Gentlemen of Lexington, that he will commence a School for Music and Dancing, and will offer sufficient encouragement offer. From experience that applause his system of tuition has universally received wherever he has hitherto taught, he flatters himself to be able to render the improvement of his pupils in those elegant accomplishments perfectly satisfactory to his patrons. The instruments on which he gives instructions are the Violin, Piano Forte and Guitar. Apply for him at Mr. Wilson's Inn.
An Usher Wanted. A YOUNG MAN of competent abilities and unimpeachable moral character, will meet with encouragement as an assistant in an academy, on applying to Edw. B. Hannegan. Lexington, Jan. 24th, 1809.
For Sale. A Valuable tract of LAND, situated on the waters of Green river, in Green county, containing 666 2-3 acres. Negroes or Cotton will be taken in part or whole payment. The subscribers have also for sale, 6000 lbs. Coffee, first quality—10 barrels Muscovado and Havannah Sugars of an excellent quality—6 barrels Tanners Oil—1 hogshead 4th proof Jamaica Rum—1 pipe Cogniac Brandy—1000 gallons old Whiskey; all of which will be sold low for cash or approved notes at 30 and 60 days. Also Trunks of every size and description, and Joiner's tools, viz. Sash Planes double and single, with prickers and templets, Groving Planes with and without arms, different sizes, complete sets of Bench Planes, single and double ironed, Hallovs and Rounds, Moulding Planes of every description, Braces and Bits, &c. &c. Halstead & Meglene. Opposite the Market House Lexington, K. tf
9 BLANK BOOKS, WITH IRON SPRING BACKS, &c.
THE subscriber intends to continue to carry on the BOOK BINDING and STATIONERY in all its various branches, at his dwelling house, opposite the Kentucky Insurance office, on Main street. His customers may depend upon having their work done in the neatest and best manner. He will constantly keep on hand, an assortment of Record Books, Day Books, Journals, Ledgers and all other kinds of Blank Books. Clerks and merchants can be supplied with BLANK BOOKS, made of the very best imported paper and materials, on the lowest terms. Books bound to any pattern. William Essex. Lexington, Dec. 11th, 1808.
Mercchants and others who buy to sell again can be supplied wholesale with all kinds of the best WRITING PAPER, and BLANK BOOKS, on very liberal terms. Orders from any part of the western country, will be gratefully received and punctually executed.
The beautiful and complete native Arabian Horse. WILL stand the ensuing season, at my farm, six miles from Lexington. The particulars of this horse and terms of his covering, will be made known in due time; satisfactory certificates and original papers relative to this horse and his colts, can be seen in the possession of the subscriber. B. GRAVES. Fayette county, 4th January, 1809.
Doctor Joseph Buchanan WILL PRACTICE PHYSIC in Lexington until January. He keeps his shop where Mr. Pope formerly kept his office.
The subscriber wishes to purchase a quantity of Shoe Thread, 6 and 700 for which Cash and merchandise will be given at the store of Mr. William Leavy in Lexington. The thread will be taken as it comes from the wheel. Peter Mason. Jan. 11th, 1809.
The Ferry Boat At the mouth of Jack's creek, is in complete order for taking Carriages and Waggons across the river, the nearest and best road from Lexington to Richmond, the river, hills, and banks are much easier and in better order for Carriages to pass that way than any other on the Kentucky river, where I have for sale on the river bank, 300 barrels of CORN ten thousand gallons of Whiskey, Brandy, Cider and Cider. Royal, of the first quality; and 40,000 lb. of Tobacco on extensive credit. 4 Green Clay. Jan. 17th, 1809.
FOULETHWAITS TAVERN, LEXINGTON, (Ky.) On Main-Street, corner of Limestone Street lately occupied by Mr. Joshua Wilson. J. Foulthwait has returned to his old stand, where every exertion shall be used to accommodate those who please to call on him. January 20, 1809.
I will give the highest price in cash, for SALT-PETRE, delivered in this place, or at the store of William Miller, in Glasgow. 2 Robert Miller. Lexington Jan. 30th, 1809.
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named JOHN KNIAN, shoe-maker; he is about nineteen years old, and about five feet ten inches high, of a fair complexion, fair hair, and a good countenance, he has holes in his ears, where he has worn rings; took with him sundry articles of apparel; it is likely he had on when he went away, a brown surcoat, red waistcoat, black velvet overhauls, fur hat and ruffled shirt. It is supposed he will call himself by the name of Buchmann. Whoever will deliver the said boy to me shall receive the above reward. Hugh Crawford. Lexington, Jan. 29, 1809.
Five Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending a Negro Woman named Mary, who ran away from the subscriber on Christmas day last. Had on when she went away a striped linsey dress, blue before, and other clothing not recollected. She is about five feet five or six inches high, has a welt on her breast occasioned by a burn. It is supposed she is between this place and Frankfort, somewhere in the neighbourhood of Mr. Ashby's, Mrs. Lee's, Judge Wallace's, Mr. Hamilton's or Dailey's tavern. C. Coyle. January 30, 1809.
20 Dollars Reward. FOR apprehending WILLIAM OXLEY, an apprentice to the Paper-Making business who absconded from my employ on Saturday night the 28th of January; had on when he went away, a drab coloured cloth Roundabout and overhauls, but I have reason to expect he can change his clothing with assistance from some of his connections. He is seventeen years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, heavy made, has a down look, and a turbulent disposition; he has had from his infancy a sore head, which raises a scab and breaks out. I will give the above reward and reasonable charges if brought home to me, at the Paper Mill, on the Town Fork, six miles from Lexington, Ky. or the reward if confined in any gaol in the United States. Isaac Varnell. January 30, 1809.
I will give cash for a NEGRO WOMAN, WHO is well acquainted with House Business, from the age of 20 to 25, who is likely, active, honest and sober. J. Wilson. Lexington, Jan. 30th, 1809. tf
2 NEW GOODS. ABNER LE GRAND, has just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former stock, a large and general assortment of FANCY & OTHER GOODS, consisting of
The best Superfine London Cloths and Cassimeres of various colours, Common and Coarse do. Flannels, Baize, Halthicks, Coating, Friezes, Fearnought, Ladies' common and pellice Cloths, Plain and Figured Swansdowns, Toilets, Cotton Mouselines, and a variety of Silk and Velvet Vesting, Spanish Mouselines, Tabby Velvets, Velveteens, Constitution, President's, Bennett's and Fancy Cords, and Thicketts, Rose, Striped and Point Blankets, Passage, Stair and Room Carpeting, Carpets of different sizes, Hearth Rugs, India Muslins of various qualities, Calicoes, Furniture Chintzes, India and British Ginghams, Mallahars, Cotton and Silk Chambrays, Mantua, Lutestring and Senchew Silks, 10, 11 and 12 gr. Mouselines, Counterpains, Cambric, Leno, Jacquet and Book Muslins, Mull and India Book do. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 gr. Silk, Leno, Cambric, and Cotton Shawls, Bandanna, Silk, Cotton and Linen Handkerchiefs, Irish Linen and Linen Cambricks, Scotch Cotton Shirting and India Long Cloths for do. Cotton Cassimeres, Nankinees, and Grandurells, Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Silk & Cotton Umbrellas, Silk, Cotton, Kid, and Beaver Gloves, Laces, Edging and Ribbons, Feathers and Plumes, Ladies' Elegant White and Fawn coloured Beaver Hats, Fuli-Dressed English Split Straw, Leghorn and Porcupine Gipsy Hats and Scoops, Kid, Morocco and Silk Shoes, Mens' Fine Shoes, Pumps and Boots, a large variety of Queen's, China, Glass and Plated Wares, Gilt and Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses, Toilette do. Several sizes Writing and Letter Paper, Playing Cards, School Books, Cream, Coffee and Black ground Tea Boards, Knife Trays, Bread Baskets and Tea Kaddies, Brass Andirons, Shovel and Tongs and Fire Penders, T. Crowley and Blistered Steel, Hard Ware and Cutlery generally. Best Madeira Wine, 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, Cherry Bounce and Spirits, Coffee, Teas, Chocolate, Loaf, Lump, Havanna, Brown and White Sugars, White Lead ground in oil and dry, Red Lead and Spanish Brown and Whiting, Indigo, Copperas, Madder, Alum, Arnatto, Alspice, Pepper, Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves, Glue and Brimstone, Best Havanna Segars, in quarter, half and whole boxes, Almonds, Box and Basket Raisins, &c. &c. Also from Pittsburgh, 8 by 10, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, 12 by 14 and 12 by 18, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, Bar Iron and Castings. He still continues to sell at his usual low prices for Cash, Country Linen, Salt Petre and Hemp, Cash in part for the two latter articles. Lexington January 1st 1809.
FRESH MEDICINE. Just arrived and to be sold by the subscriber, at his Apothecary Shop, at the corner of Short and Market streets, Lexington. Andrew M'Calla. Within 12 or 18 months past, we have lent to some person in this town, a Bed Pan, and a large Clyster Syringe. It is hoped that those who have them in possession, will, on seeing this advertisement return them. A. M'C.
PHILADELPHIA, December 29. Arrived below the ship Charleston Packet, capt. Connel, from Bordeaux. In addition to the following highly interesting letter, we have received French papers to the 1st of November, translations from which shall appear in our Gazette of to-morrow. Ship Charleston Packet, off Newcastle, Dec. 17.
The present will serve to inform you of my arrival from Bordeaux, which place I left on the 2d Nov. by special permission of his majesty the emperor, through the interference of our minister, for the purpose of bringing home the distressed seamen of our country, belonging to vessels condemned and sequestrated; those in the latter situation, the council of prizes have some time since received orders to suspend the trials of. A general embargo continued on all neutrals throughout the ports of France. I have on board a number of passengers, one of which is bearer of dispatches from our ambassador at Paris for the American government.
I have herewith enclosed you a file of Bordeaux papers, but from which, believe few political truths may be gathered, according to the reports from Spain and elsewhere. Bordeaux and its vicinity was crowded with sick and wounded returning from Spain, and these troops were allowed no communication with the new reinforcements from the grand army marching that way. So unfavourable were the accounts they bring from the seat of war, it was currently reported and credited that the French had been defeated with great loss in a late action at Catalonia; that king Joseph maintained with great difficulty his position at Burgos and Vittoria. The grand army was daily encroaching by forced marches through Bordeaux, and about 50,000 had already passed that city, as many more by other routes. The emperor arrived at Bordeaux the morning of my departure; he remained there but three hours and continued his route towards Spain; his haste is said to be in consequence of meeting a courier from thence with unfavourable news. The French troops under Junot who capitulated in Portugal, were daily arriving at Bordeaux and Rochefort in English transports, and it was reported were marching into the interior of France, and not to be sent on the present campaign, for certain reasons.
Previous to the separation of the emperors of France and Russia at Erfart, each sent a courier with pacific propositions to the court of St. James's (so says the official Gazette at Paris)—report said they were not received. Since this conference of their majesties, the rumour of war with Austria appears to have subsided.
Little may be said of the commercial state of affairs, as no change has taken place except a small depreciation in colonial produce owing to a number of late arrivals of letters of marque. Many others were fitting out in the different ports which was believed would continue to reduce the markets; the absence of the American flag for so long a time, has created a spirit of enterprise, and caught them to carry on a commerce independent of us, and they boastfully say, we shall no longer monopolize the trade of their colonies.
In the bay of Biscay, I passed to leeward of a squadron of about fifty sail of men of war and transports, steering towards Spain and Portugal; spoke none of them; but, the next day, was boarded by a British frigate, who treated us politely, and permitted us to proceed, without even overhauling the ship's papers, but merely enquired the news from France.
On the 23d of Oct. Napoleon delivered a speech to the legislative corps, in which he pledges himself to establish the new dynasty in Spain, and to plant his eagles on the shores of Lisbon. In this speech he takes the following notice of the United States: "they have, says he, preferred abandoning the commerce of the ocean, rather than submit to tyranny," &c.
On the same day the emperor had a grand lever, at which all the foreign ministers attended. Among the presentations we observe M. Le Chevalier de Santivanes, minister plenipotentiary to the United States from Joseph king of Spain. This is the person erroneously stated to be ambassador from the Spanish Junta. Mr. Armstrong attended at the lever, and presented to his majesty Mr. Pointsett, an American gentleman.
A plan has lately been submitted to the French government by M. Fouché a merchant of Havre, the object of which is to supply France with colonial produce, through the means of a society, to be established under the patronage of government. The projector proposes to build 8 vessels, after a particular model, which are to be sent out armed to the Windward Islands; and he observes, that if out of these eight, only 3 vessels should return in safety, it would produce a clear profit of 15 per cent; but that if by an unexpected stroke of good fortune, the whole 8 should be successful, it would produce a dividend of 200 per cent. Government, it is said, has approved of the plan, and the shares, which are 100 in number, at 80,000 francs each, have been purchased with avidity.
PARIS, Oct. 27. —On Monday, the 25th inst. his majesty the emperor and king, repaired in state to the palace of the legislative body, in order to open the session.
His serene highness the vice king and elector, having received his majesty's permission to present to the oath, the deputies of the legislative body, who have been appointed since the session of 1807, these deputies were called by Mr. Delphalieres, quor. and each took the oath at the foot of the throne.
The call being ended, his majesty said, "Gentlemen deputies from the departments, to the legislative body—"
"The codes that fix the principles of property and civil liberty, which are the object of your labours, obtain the good opinion of Europe. My people already experience the most salutary effects from them."
"The last laws have laid the basis of our system of finances. It is a monument of the power and greatness of France. We shall henceforth be able to make good the expenses which would be occasioned even by a general coalition of Europe, by our sole annual receipts. We shall never be constrained to have recourse to the dilatory measures of paper currency, or of loans, a aid of arrears."
"I have travelled this year upwards of a thousand leagues in the interior of my empire. The system of works which I have ordered for the improvement of the territory, is carrying on with activity."
"The fight of that great French family lately torn asunder by opinions and intestine hatreds, now prosperous, tranquil, and united, sensibly moved my soul. I felt that to be happy, it was necessary for me to be first of all assured that France was happy."
"The treaty of peace of Presburg, that of Tilsit, the attack of Copenhagen, the attempt made by England against all the maritime nations, the different revolutions of Constantinople, the affairs of Portugal and Spain, have diversely influenced the affairs of the world. "Russia and Denmark have joined me against England. "The United States of America have preferred to renounce commerce and the sea, rather than to acknowledge the slavery of them. "A part of my army is marching against those armies which England has formed or landed in Spain; it is a particular blessing from that Providence which has constantly protected our arms, that passion should have so far blinded the English councils, as to make them attempt more than the protection of the seas, and at length present their army upon the continent."

"I set off in a few days, in order to put myself at the head of my army, and with the help of God, to crown the king of Spain in Madrid, and to crown my eagles upon the towers of Lisbon."
"I have every reason to be satisfied with the sentiments of the princes of the confederated Rhine."
"Switzerland feels every day more and more the benefits of the act of mediation."
"The people of Italy give me only causes of satisfaction."
"The emperor of Russia and I, have had an interview at Erfurth. Our first thoughts were thoughts of peace, we even resolved to make some sacrifices in order to make the hundred millions of men whom we represent, enjoy sooner if possible, all the benefits of maritime commerce, we agree and are invariably united for peace as well as for war."
"Gentlemen deputies from the departments of the legislative body—I have ordered my minister of finances and the public treasury to lay before you the accounts of the receipts and expenditures of this year. You will see in them, with satisfaction, that I have no occasion to raise a tax: My people will experience no new burden."
"The orators of my council of state will present to you different projects of laws, and among others all those relative to the criminal code."
"I constantly rely upon all your assistance."
His majesty's speech excited the most lively enthusiasm, and the sitting was raised amidst the repeated cries of long live the emperor! The same acclamations resounded in all the streets through which his majesty passed.
The mountain near Jena, on which the emperor passed the night of the 14th Oct. 1806, and on which a magnificent temple was erected on the 7th of this month, on account of a hunting party, has had its name changed from Windknollen, to that of Mount Napoleon.
NEW COMMERCIAL DECREE, ISSUED IN HOLLAND—OCT. 17.
1. The exportation is suspended until further orders.
2. The superintendence of the coast is to be divided into three great districts:
1. From the Helder to Walcheren—Dunoncean.
2. From the Helder to Harlingen—De Winter.
3. From Harlingen to Jahde—Cartener.
The general commanders shall be personally responsible for the execution of the existing decrees respecting the complete closure of the different ports of the kingdom, and the exclusion of all communication with the enemy, and likewise for the execution of what may hereafter be ordained.
A daily report shall be made to the ministers, or directly to the king. An account shall also be rendered, of the neglect or inattention of the different agents in the execution of these orders.
4. Every fishing vessel shall be bound to return to the very same port from which it sailed, nor shall it be admitted elsewhere, even on the plea of weather or damages, and whenever it shall appear that it has had any communication whatsoever with the enemy, such as foreigners among the crew, the smallest parcel of merchandise of whatever nation, letters or gazettes, the vessel shall become the property of the civil or military authorities that have operated in stopping it, after a formal decision on the validity of the seizure by the judge, who is definitively to pronounce sentence upon it within the term of fifteen days at the utmost.
5. Every trading vessel, whether national or foreign, that shall offer to enter any of our ports or harbors, shall be warned by the guard ships to withdraw, and in case of disobedience, shall be fired on.
THE CONVENTION AT ERFURTH. Secret transactions always excite more curiosity than those that are carried on openly. That some secret business, which neither of the emperors chose to entrust to their ministers, called Napoleon and Alexander to Erfurth, hardly admits of a doubt. It will never be known but in its effects. Some think that the conditions on which Turkey is to be carved among them, occupied their private conferences; and that the Grand Duke Constantine's being at Erfurth, is strong presumptive evidence of the fact; as he was christened, and educated by his mother with a special view to his future destiny of Prince to the Turkish territory, or Emperor of Constantinople. The terms on which Bonaparte would permit such seizure of territory, and assumption of title, are supposed to be the subject of discussion. But as in most regular dramas there is a plot as an underplot; so, in the meeting at Erfurth there is a secret object as well as an open ostensible one. It is reasonable to suppose, that Bonaparte and the Emperor of Russia are really desirous of peace. The state of their commerce and finances would make peace necessary to their re-establishment. This they would naturally desire in preference of their secretaries and ministers; and the petty princes who are summoned merely to make secret proceedings, or to be kept in humour by asking their profound advice on some common principle, or diplomatic trifles. If Bonaparte and Alexander, aided by Talleyrand, Maret, &c. should in private determine what principles of maritime regulation and usage should be by them adopted as the basis of a peace with Britain, the assent and signature of so many European princes would be procured to give them the greater plausibility and weight. Should England agree to the terms offered, the natural inevitable course of commerce, arts and manufactures, would bring her to a subordinate rank with respect to France, and Napoleon could pursue his projects with more certainty and facility. But that England will assent to conditions that will be acceptable to Bonaparte is very improbable indeed. She knows the importance of Spanish America, its mines and commerce, and loath will she be to smooth his passage to them. She knows also the distress and discontent of a great portion of her own subjects, and she will affect a sincerity and fondness for peace also;
but, in order to throw the odium of frustration on Bonaparte, her ministers, it is presumed, will take especial care to insist on the re-instatement of Ferdinand and other unacceptable conditions. Whatever be the conduct of England at this juncture, whether she will retard peace, and add fresh fuel to the fierce furnace of war, there cannot be a doubt that great, prospective and permanent dispositions are embraced in the object of the meeting at Erfurth. That these regulations should be founded on the unchangeable principles of justice, all must wish and some may hope; but knowing the general character of Kings—knowing the jesuitical behaviour of Bonaparte towards the patriotic Poles, whom he flattered with the idea of independence and freedom—we are not very sanguine in our expectations. As we cannot fathom the views of men who act with "closed doors," we pass a moment in conjecture, and leave them who are wiser than ourselves to guess as they please.
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
This gentleman, who is so very declamatory against the administration and whose exertions are directed with so much will, but so little force against the embargo, ought not to forget what he laid in 1806, when speaking of our relations with Great Britain, and the course he would advise—I would (if any thing) have laid an embargo. This would have got our own property, and our adversaries into our power. If there is any wisdom left among us, the first step towards hostility will always be an embargo. In six months, all our mercantile megrims would vanish. As to us, although it would cut deep, we can stand it. Without such a precaution, go to war when you will, you go to the wall." How can this little man get over this great inconsistency?
Still in opinion, always in the wrong. He's every thing by starts, and nothing long.
BRITISH CHARITY.
GUILDHALL, (LONDON) SEPT. 27.
A lady in distress, applied to the sitting magistrate, for such aid as might enable her to reach her parish, where she might receive that relief to which the poor laws of the country entitled her.
She stated herself to be the widow of a surgeon in the militia regiment, who died some years ago—that she had two sons serving their country in the navy—and that she now felt herself reduced to the necessity of soliciting temporary assistance to enable her to pass down to her parish in the country.
The worthy alderman (Newman) regretted that the poor laws were such, that he could not grant the applicant a pass, unless she submitted to a species of confinement, from which probably, her feelings might revolt—he meant, confinement, for seven days in Bridewell, which formed the only legal transfer to a parish.
The lady threw back from such an ordeal.
But, on the worthy alderman explaining to her, that such was the only legal way in which she could get a pass to her parish; that there were no funds in that court applicable to such a purpose—and even if he (the alderman) should supply such funds out of his own pocket, that the overseers of the parish would not be bound to receive her, unless passed in the regular manner—and that she should be treated with every indulgence her situation might require, she reluctantly submitted to the only mode of obtaining relief.
NEWS FROM CANADA.
A letter from a gentleman in Montreal, to his relative in this city dated Dec. 8, 1808. States, that the day before, troops were passing in large numbers, from Upper into Lower Canada—that the non-intercourse law would be viewed as a declaration of war—and that 10,000 stand of arms, and a large quantity of ammunition, had been sent to the Indians, who have engaged to aid the British in prosecuting the war.
We are informed that these facts have been communicated to the president of the United States. (Balt. Eve. Post.)
No doubt—preparations are making in Canada and Nova Scotia. But, they are only flaring up spoils to reward American valour, if war takes place. They are providing for defence—for as to their invading us, the idea is laughable. Their fleets, to be sure may annoy us in the Atlantic coast, and the savages of the N. W. may scare a few women and children on the frontiers; but, injured Americans only "land like grey hounds in ship," impatiently waiting the signal for vengeance. (W. Bigh.)
The president of the United States, the secretary of the navy, and several other persons of distinction have sent, within a few days, to procure cloth for coats from the fabric of Col. Humphreys. We understand a piece is now manufacturing from the full blooded fleece, for the purpose.
The proprietor of the Merino flock, has lately received so many applications for a supply of them, that he has directed his agent to write the following
CIRCULAR.
TO ALL APPLICANTS. Humphreysville, Dec. 1808. Sir—I am instructed to inform you, there will doubtless be a considerable number
of full blooded Merinos for sale next season. The price will be $150 each, Ram or Ewe. Many applications have already been received and registered. Yours will be put on the list, of this date. Definitive engagements must be made before the first of May next; and, in order to prevent disappointment on either side, it is clearly to be understood, that it is Col. Humphreys's intention, that all persons shall be supplied so far as his flock will permit, consistently with his arrangements to preserve a nursery for the public, according to the date of their applications. Under that limitation it is apprehended, it will not be in his power to accommodate all applicants. I shall expect your decision before the first of May.
I am, Sir, &c. J. H. Agent.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Saturday, Dec. 17.
Read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next three weeks.
A BILL.
Supplemental to the act, entitled "An act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and to repeal the acts heretofore passed on the subject."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That every alien who shall arrive within the United States, after the passing of this act, may be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, on complying with the conditions specified in the act to which this is a supplement. Provided nevertheless, That he shall be entitled to the rights, benefits and privileges of a citizen for and during his actual residence within the United States or their territories, and no longer.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if any citizen of the United States shall, after the passing of this act, expatriate himself, according to the laws of the individual states, he shall ipso facto be deemed an alien, and shall moreover be rendered incapable of becoming a citizen of the United States.
THURSDAY, Dec. 22.
FOREIGN LICENCES.
Mr. Newton reported a bill "to deprive in certain cases vessels of their American character and to prevent under certain disabilities any citizen of the United States taking a licence from any foreign power to navigate the ocean or to trade with any other foreign and independent power."
[The first section of this bill provides that every ship or vessel which sailed for a foreign port or place on or before the day of 1809, in case such ship or vessel shall not return to some port or place on or before the day of 1809, forfeit and lose all the benefits and privileges appertaining to a ship or vessel of the United States &c. Provided, such vessel be not detained by capture or by an embargo, and when so detained shall return so soon as released.]
The second section provides that if any citizen of the United States, shall solicit, take, accept or use or suffer any person acting under his or her authority to solicit, take, accept or use, a licence or permission procured from any foreign power whatsoever for his or her vessel to pass to or trade with any other foreign and independent power, such persons shall be considered as having committed a high offence—for the commission of which he or she shall forfeit the right and privilege of owning or navigating ever afterwards any vessel pursuant to the laws of the United States. This section to commence and be in operation from and after the day of 1809.]
This bill was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
Saturday, January 7.
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.
The house were engaged till near five o'clock to day, in discussing the following resolution proposed by Mr. Smilie, which was finally agreed to, 63 to 21:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the propriety of providing by law for the meeting of congress at an earlier period than usual, and to report by bill or otherwise.
The debate on this resolution involved the question, whether it would not be proper, before the first day of December, viz. in the middle of May or beginning of June, essentially to change the attitude of the nation, if no change took place in the measures of foreign powers? The resolution was supported by Messrs. Smilie, Eppes, G. W. Campbell, Story, Bibb, Troup, Johnson, Rhea, Bacon, Taylor, Nicholas, Southard, and Nelson. Messrs. D. R. Williams, Macon, Holland, Alexander, Talmadge, and Stanford, either opposed the resolution directly or advocated its postponement. Most of those who supported it declared it as their opinion that unless foreign powers revoked their orders and decrees at an early day, it would be proper to raise the embargo and substitute war, and that it behoved Congress to be at their posts to take this important step.
SUMMARY
Of the provisions of the Non-Intercourse Bill reported by Mr. Campbell, on Monday last.
Sec. 1. Excludes from the harbours and waters of the United States, and the territories thereof, all public ships and vessels belonging to Great Britain or France, or any other belligerent power or powers,
having in force orders, decrees, edicts, or laws, violating the lawful commerce of neutral rights of the United States, excepting vessels forced in by stress of weather, pursuit of an enemy, such as are charged with dispatches or business by their governments, or packets, having no cargo of merchandise on board. The President is authorised to expel by force all such vessels as contravene this regulation.
Sec. 2. Imposes a penalty not exceeding $10,000, nor less than $100, and imprisonment for not less than one month, nor more than one year upon all persons affording assistance to vessels, entering contrary to the law, except in case of piloting them out of the United States.
Sec. 3. Authorises the seizure and condemnation after a certain day, of all vessels and their cargoes, bearing the French or English flag, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of either, which may enter the ports, &c. of the U. States, &c. excepting only vessels expressly hired to convey dispatches, such as put in through distress, or are chased in by an enemy.
Sec. 4. Prohibits, after a certain day, the importation of any goods or merchandise, the produce or manufacture of Great Britain or France, or their dependencies, either directly or indirectly, from any country whatever.
Sec. 5. Ordains the forfeiture and payment of treble the value by the owners of any goods, so prohibited, attempted to be introduced into the United States, on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft, or carriage.
Sec. 6. Declares the ship or vessel, boat, raft, or carriage forfeited, which transports prohibited goods on board, knowing them to be such, and the owner and master are mulcted in treble the value of the articles.
Sec. 7. Provides against the artifices of false entries and manifests.
Sec. 8. Gives collectors power to proceed against delinquents under this act, as they are empowered in cases where the payment of duties is evaded. And subjects persons buying or concealing prohibited goods to one of double their value.
Sec. 9. Prescribes the form of an addition to be made to the oath taken by masters of vessels, by which they swear to the legality of their cargo under this law, &c.
Sec. 10. Prescribes a similar addition to the oath or affirmation taken by importers, consignees or agents, at the time of entering goods.
Sec. 11. Provides that if Great Britain or France, revoke or modify their orders or decrees, so as to render commerce sufficiently safe in the opinion of the president of the United States, of which revocation or modification he shall give public notice by proclamation, the operation of this act and of the embargo acts shall, so far as relates to the nation making such revocation or modification, and to nations in amity with her, and having no orders, decrees, or edicts in force violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States, forthwith cease and determine; without, however, any remission of previous fines or forfeitures. Vessels bound to any foreign port or place with which intercourse shall have been thus restored, are to give bond and approved security, in six times the value of self and cargo, not to proceed to any foreign port, nor trade with any country, other than those with which commercial intercourse shall have been thus permitted.
Sec. 12. Vests the president with power to extend the provisions of the bill to any nations having in force edicts, &c. inimical to those of Great Britain and France; and all the penalties, &c. of the bill, are made applicable to them.
Sec. 13. Provides for the method of recovering and distributing fines, forfeitures, &c. to wit, by action of debt. &c.
Monitor.
The following propositions, made by the emperors of Russia and of France, to Great Britain, we gave to our readers on Monday in an extra sheet; and now republish them in the Monitor, to wit:
1st. Hanover is to be restored to Great Britain.
2d. Brunswick to be restored to the heirs of the duke.
3d. Holland to be restored to the prince of Orange.
4th. Portugal to be restored to the duke Braganza, or become a British colony.
5th. King Ferdinand (of Naples) to retain Sicily.
6th. Joseph Napoleon to become king of Spain and the Indies.
I repeat, the intelligence may be relied on; I received it from Bordeaux by the late arrival; and my correspondent, immediately acquainted with French policy, sent me other interesting communications which I will hereafter make known. Monitor.
From the New-York Gazette, Jan. 4.
VERY LATE FROM SPAIN.
By the arrival of the British brig Henry from Malaga, the editors of the New-York Gazette have received Madrid papers to the 9th, and Malaga papers to the 16th November, from which the subsequent transactions are made. It does not appear, that there has been any material change in the position of the different armies, since our former advices—nor that any general battle had been fought. The Madrid Gazettes are completely filled, day after day, with donations from individuals for the use of the army—but one sentiment seems to pervade the breast of every individual Spaniard—all are anxious to evince their determination of losing their all, rather than submit to the tyrant of Europe.
Capt. Hanney is the bearer of dispatches from our charge des affaires, at Malaga, to the secretary of state.
Vic (in Catalonia) Oct. 24.
We are endeavouring to concentrate the enemy, and in particular the line at Barcelona, from whence persons of the first respectability assure us, that the general quarters are about to be removed to Sarria, a mile and a half from Barcelona, to confine the French still more, who, it is said, are much divided among themselves.
Genoa, Oct. 20. —Last week 3000 men, stationed at Rotello, appointed to protect the coast, and go to Bayonne, to reinforce the army at Navarre, with 600 mountaineers, accompanied by some gens. d'armes, most of whom were handcuffed, on the second day's journey from Pignon, mutinied, cursed their regenerator, Bonaparte, attributing to his ambition all their misfortunes, laid down their arms; after killing some of the gens. d'armes, liberated themselves.
Arras, Nov. 4. —General Palafox, a member of the central government, with the count Montejo, have gone to Catalonia to review the troops and ground, proportionate the needful for the defence of the country, and expel the enemy.
The central government have decreed that each Vivrenay, of which there are five in South America, shall send two deputies to the general government. They have also directed that their president count Florida Blanca shall have in his service the royal body guards.
The marquis de la Romana has set out from Villacastin and Vittoria to take the command of 9000 men who arrived from the Baltic, at St. Andero, and form part of the army of gen. Blake.
Madrid, Nov. 1. —The French attacked our line on the Ebro by Logrona, Tudela, and Lerin; the two first points were retaken—at the last point gen. Moncey, charged with his whole division, which was resisted by the riflemen from Cadiz, who suffered severely. General Blake dislodged the enemy at Tarazona, with great loss, and pursued the enemy to Vingara, by which means the road to Irun is cut off, leaving the French no other means of getting to France but that of Roncesvalles. From the ardor of our troops we anticipate the most brilliant results. They wish for nothing more than a general battle. Such is the impetuosity of the troops that their commanders can hardly restrain them.
November 4. —The celebrated Valdes and count de la Quintanilla, have taken the oath as deputies to the central government from the kingdom of Leon.
The army of Galicia, on the 26th ult. attacked, and continued on the 27th, dislodging the French from all their posts—and on the 28th occupied the position of Durango. When the post let off, the French continued retreating and ours pursuing them. The result with doubtless be glorious to our arms.
POSTSCRIPT. —Last night arrived here the British barque Bell, Templeton, in 52 days from Shields, and 36 from Stromness. Capt. T. brought no papers; but he read London Gazettes as late as the middle of Nov. at which time it was hourly expected accounts would be received of a great battle between the French and Spaniards. The papers contained but little news of moment, except the proceedings of the court in the case of Sir Hugh Dalrymple, which was not closed. We have seen letters to the consignees of the Bell, but they contain no political news.
LATER FROM SPAIN.
On Thursday, Capt. Hall, in the frigate Jane, arrived here from Oporto, in Portugal, which he left 28th November. He reports, that about eight or ten days before he sailed, intelligence had been received at Oporto, from Corunna, in Spain, that a great battle had been fought near Pampeluna, in Navarre, between the French and Spaniards, in which the latter were defeated, and sustained a loss of 30,000 in killed, wounded, and prisoners; and that Bonaparte was advancing into Spain at the head of 200,000 men. He adds, that though he remained at Oporto the time stated above, the news had not been confirmed nor contradicted; that some people at Oporto believed it to be true; but that the Portuguese appeared in good spirits. He adds, that none of the letters from Oporto, in the Jane, which are down to the 25th of Nov. make any mention of the event.—Boston Cent.
TAKE NOTICE.
BENJAMIN ASHLEY,
BRICKLAYER AND PLASTERER,
FROM NORFOLK, (VA.)
INFORMS the inhabitants of Clarke county, and its vicinity, that he intends to remove to this part of Kentucky, to carry on the above business in all its various branches, and expects to settle in Winchester, and intends to be here in May next, where those who may please to favour him with work in the above line, may depend upon having their work done in the best manner, and with punctuality.
Benjamin Ashley. Winchester, January 23d. 1809. 3M
TO ALL WHOM IT MAT CONCERN.
TAKE NOTICE, that on the second Monday of March next, at nine o'clock, P. D. L. will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery county, at the house of Philip Hamman, on Sycamore fork of Slate, in Montgomery county, and from thence proceed to the beginning corner of a survey of land, entered on the twenty-third day of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, for Charles Morgan, nine hundred and seventy-five acres of which was surveyed and patented for the same; then and there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses to perpetuate testimony to establish the beginning and calls of said entry, or the whole of the corners and lines of the said survey, and to do any other act or thing which I may deem necessary and the law doth with rise and require; and if not completed on that day, to adjourn from day to day until the whole business is finished.
Benjamin Hensley. January 30th, 1809. 3W
TAKEN up by Francis Preston, near the Burnt Station, on Strude's road, one Black Filley, two years old next spring, four feet white, twelve and a half hands high, a star in her forehead; appraised to ten dollars. Given under my hand, this 12th day of December, 1808. H. Harrison
Clarke County, October 24th, 1808. TAKEN up by Maximilian Borain, living near Strude's Station, one Bay Mare, about thirteen and a half hands high, with a small lump on her back, seven or eight years old, no brand perceivable; appraised to twenty dollars. James P. Bulluck, d. c. c.

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
"True to his charge—
He comes, the Herald of a noisy world;
News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, FEBRUARY 7.
The Lexington Debating Society will meet at Mr. Satterwhite's this evening at 7 o'clock, and discuss the following question, viz. "Is a Good or a Bad man most respected in society?"
On Sunday last the mail arrived, with Philadelphia and Washington papers up to the 14th January.
The Kentucky Gazette will, in future be issued on Mondays, during the continuance of the present mail establishment.
The bill to amend the embargo laws has passed both houses. The non-intercourse bill has not yet passed.
A letter from a member of Congress of the 10th ult. states as the most probable course which will be pursued, the continuation of the embargo for the present—non-intercourse with France and England and their dependencies, and all nations infringing our neutral rights. That Congress will meet in May, at which time, without a change in our foreign relations, war must supercede the embargo.
February 5, 1809.
Mr. Printer,
IN the month of December 1806, I happened in the lobby of the State House in Frankfort, whilst the bill for establishing a State Bank was under consideration. I was delighted with one of the reasons urged in favor of the bill, which was "That the Bank would be the means of not only reducing our taxes, but would entirely supply the place of a Revenue." and a conclusive reason in support of that position was, "That the little Bank in Lexington with a capital of only $100,000, was enabled to divide from ten to sixteen per cent. (after paying all expenses) out of their net profits, that therefore a Bank with a capital of ten times that amount, would be at very little more expense, and might very safely calculate on a dividend of ten per cent." I was agitated in the lobby a few days ago, when the subject under consideration was the revenue law; as I made no doubt the object was to reduce the revenue, I did not pay any attention to the arguments, as I was in quest of a gentleman with whom I had business I soon returned to Capt. Taylor's where I lodged. At dinner I understood from a desultory conversation amongst the members, that they were about to raise the revenue, this so surprised me, that in the evening I called on the members from my own county, to inquire into the reason why it was necessary to raise the revenue; to my interrogatories I received such answers, as induced me to propose the following queries to the members of both houses individually, before they separate, with the hope that they will be answered at least before the next election.
1st. How can a deficit of $20,000 in the revenue, possibly arise?
2d. What amount of stock does the State hold in the Bank, and what is the whole amount such has received since the Bank has been in operation, which is upwards of a year?
3d. Were the joint committee appointed to examine the books &c. of the Bank, agreeably to law, prevented from pressing an inquiry into a seeming deficit of 5 or 6,000, by being told "it would infringe on the secrets of the Bank?" Ought the officers of the Bank to be suffered to withhold any information from the Legislature, not forbidden by the law?
4th. Were the committee not given to understand, that the seeming deficit, was occasioned by appropriations for building a Banking house?
5th. Was the dividend made out of the net profits of the Bank, after paying all the expenses incurred by the institution? Why did the Senate receive and enter on their journal the report of the joint committee, when they knew that the lower house was dissatisfied with the report, and had laid it on the table?
6th. Has any measures been adopted to recover the money due from a former Treasurer?
7th. Has any measures been adopted to recover money improperly paid to the late Public Printer?
A Lover of Fair Dealing.
REMEMBER THIS!
Extract of a letter from Pansacola, dated 12 November, 1808.
"A plot has been discovered, which has in some measure disturbed the public tranquility; but the leader of it, a sergeant, is now in confinement, and it is supposed will be hung in two or three days."
(The plot appears to be an attempt to assassinate governor Folch, and to produce certain measures of hostility against the United States, which governor Folch would not countenance.)
(Aurora.)
Accounts from Washington (says the North American) state, that about 4,000 troops are to be collected at New-Orleans, under the command of Gen. Wilkinson. The object of this movement is variously stated. All we can be certain of is, that something is in agitation. It is said that agents are employed here and elsewhere to hire transports for the conveyance of the troops.
CARLISLE, Jan. 4.
Marching orders again!
On Monday the second of this inst. orders were received by the commanding officer to March for Baltimore, and to-day at 10 o'clock, the whole of the troops left this place.
On Monday last, the troops from Carlisle marched through Baltimore, for Annapolis, where they are to embark for New-Orleans. The number is said to be 500, but they appeared to the eye not so many.
North Amer.
We understand that Maj. Pike has chartered several merchant vessels, as transports to convey United States' troops from this place, (Baltimore,) Norfolk, &c. to New-Orleans. It is said that several companies are expected from Carlisle, to embark in these transports. It is right to secure our vulnerable points, as well and as early as possible; and this we perceive, from various orders and movements, is about to be effected.
Whig.
MORE MOB!
The four Englishmen confined at Castine, for the brutal murder of an American citizen, have been rescued by a Royal Mob! who surrounded the jail, forcibly obtained the keys and liberated the prisoners! Is this to be endured?
[Nat. Agis.]
BRITISH REQUEST.
The British minister has requested our executive to grant leave to British vessels to ascend the Mississippi to Baton Rouge, in West Florida. The president refuses to comply. Mr. E. King is said to have remarked that it was quite immaterial, for as we were bound by treaty with Spain to suffer Spanish vessels to come to that place, the intercourse which the British government has in view can be carried on through that channel.
MURDERERS RESCUED!
We are informed by a gentleman direct from Calline, that on the night of the 16th inst. the men confined in that place for the outrage and murder committed at the residence of H. H. were attempted to be rescued by a band of ruffians 15 or 20 in number, disguised, armed with muskets and other weapons. They entered the jail-house in the absence of the jailor, demanded the keys of the prison to whom they were entrusted with a presented pistol to his breath: having obtained them, they proceeded and unlocked the doors; when four of the eight confined rushed forward and escaped the vigilance of the guard, (two men) who immediately closed the prison door and secured the remaining four.
Here we have a convincing evidence of the accomplices of the British in this country, who, in the face of all authority and in defiance with the dictates of their hiring-papers, only wait the watch word to let law and justice at defiance. These are the pretended "ex lusive friends of order and good government."
(Eas. Argus.)
From the Boston Palladium, Jan. 10.
AFFAIR AT BATH. The following occurrence has been communicated to us, by a gentleman who passed through Bath a few days since. His account states, "that the brig Mary Jane, was loaded in that port in open day, and in the usual manner, with a cargo of provisions, &c. that in the mean time a vessel was hired by the collector, as a cutter, armed with two four pounders and some swivels, and manned by a number of volunteers, who proceeded down the river about two miles ahead of the brig, where they waited the movements of the suspected anti-embargo vessel several days: that the brig when fully loaded and prepared for sailing, dropped down, with a lantern hoisted at her fore yard arm, and by chance having on board three or four six pounders, with a few hardy and determined American seamen; that on passing the cutter she was fired at, and returned the salute; that several shots were exchanged between them, the brig still keeping on her course, and eventually passing out to sea. The cutter he understood, received no other damage than having the clue of her main sail cut away, by which the injury done the brig was not known, as she kept a straight course outward. On passing the foot, she fired a salute with two guns, accompanied with the cheering voice of exultation, for having escaped the tyranny of domestic oppressors. The cutter did not think proper to follow the brig, but returned to Bath and discharged her crew."
From the Providence American, of Jan. 6. Since April last, no less than fifteen vessels have failed from Bristol for Charleston, (S. C.) one only of which has yet arrived! Some people have suggested, that as many of those vessels had good full cargoes of flour and provisions, and as the collector is a good democrat, exacting but small bonds, they omitted calling at Charleston, and were blown off to the ports of their real destination. Be this as it may, it is however a fact, that the democrats of Boston never strove so much as they now do, even when the slave trade prospered.
FROM THE BALTIMORE WHIG.
ERRICK BOLLMAN, famous for his infamy, in works of treason, the associate and friend of Burr and Harper, appeared in Annapolis at the meeting of the electors of President and Vice President, with a letter of introduction from Harper, commending him to the attention of Mr. ****, one of the most eminent federal merchants of that city! That the said Bollman, under the preposterous pretext of searching for ore, succeeded in taking the soundings of the Severn several miles above its fortifications, the force, rate, and situation of which he minutely ascertained.
During the debate in the house of representatives, January 9, on the bill authorizing the appointment and employment of an additional number of navy officers, seamen, and marines, Col. Troup of Georgia, read the following letter:
Savannah, Dec. 26, 1808.
"An English fleet of war of 22 guns, came into Tybee on Saturday last, and the lieutenant commandant, accompanied by a midshipman, came up to this city the same evening. Yesterday morning captain Armistead and myself had a consultation on the propriety of ordering this officer and crew out of the city, on the presumption that he had acted in open violation of the proclamation of the president of the U. States. The opinion of the district attorney coincided. Captain Armistead ordered captain Houston (accompanied by a sergeant, corporal and twelve privates) to wait on the British officer and to escort him and his crew to their boat; which order was executed in half an hour, and the conditions complied with without ill nature or force."
An armed ship is now lying below Cock-
Spur with 2,000 bales of cotton bagging. The officer commanding has invited the citizens of Carolina and Georgia to exchange cotton for it, or that he will give calls for cotton or rice; and the ship will no doubt be fully laden in a short time. It is mortifying that such inducements can be held out with impunity for violating the laws of our country. There is no one armed vessel here by way of check. It is said she carries 20 guns."
Col. Troup said he had learned in addition, that the British officer, after he had got on board his vessel, had behaved in a very insolent manner, threatening some other things, to take what he called vengeance upon the town of Savannah. There was, col. T. also said, authentic information that several ships were fitting out at Liverpool with a view of repairing to the southern coasts of the United States, in order to force the cotton trade.
To prevent the repetition of insults from every petty British officer who chose to put on fancy airs and to prevent the foreign of the cotton trade in particular, col. Troup said he would vote to put our frigates into service. He made many other sensible remarks upon political operations which, he said, must always be governed by circumstances, so that what might be wrong at one time might be right at another, and vice versa.
Adjourned, without taking the question.
From a Savannah paper of Dec. 28.
The British government brig Sandwich, anchored off Tybee on Saturday evening last, from Nassau, and lieut. Foley, her commander, accompanied by a midshipman came up to the city the following night. About two o'clock the next day, captain Armistead, commanding the corps of U. States artillery stationed here, having satisfied himself that the officers were in town, and the brig within our waters, dispatched captain Houston of the infantry in quest of them, with the following note.
Savannah, Dec. 25, 1808
"I understand, that you belong to his Britannic majesty's brig Sandwich, which is now violating the proclamation of the President of the U. States, wherein he orders, that no British ship of war shall enter the waters and harbours of the United States: This is therefore to order you to depart immediately from this town."
A. B. ARMISTEAD,
Capt. 1st Regt. U. S. Artillery
Commanding.
The officers of the brig Sandwich, now in Savannah."
This note was delivered to lieut. Foley. Soon after, Mr. Wallace, the British vice-consul in this place, sent the following reply.
Savannah, Dec. 25, 1808.
Sir—Lieut. Foley has just handed me a letter from you, addressed to the officers of his majesty's brig Sandwich, in which you order them to depart immediately from town. I have the honor to inform you, that the Sandwich brought out dispatches to me, on his majesty's service, for the purpose of carrying away the British prize, Spanish Felucca, which had been, from desertion and death, left without hands to navigate her: But having since been libelled and sold under a decree of the court of admiralty of the U. States for the district of Georgia—Lieut. Foley, having no other business here, will depart tomorrow morning. He has not the most distant wish to violate the laws of the country. He waited upon the collector, without delay, and stated his business, and his intention of taking his departure in consequence of the information he had received. I have the honor to be, with respect, Sir, your most obedient servant,
JAS. WALLACE.
Capt. A. B. Armistead, U. S. Artillery
In the mean time captain Armistead and Houston waited on the collector, who informed them that the consul and an officer had called on him that morning, to apprise him of the arrival of the Sandwich, and that her object in coming to him was to make enquiry respecting a Spanish Felucca, prize to the British brig Fire Fly, which put into this port in distress in August last, whose cargo had been forfeited for a breach of the revenue laws, and the felucca herself libelled for seamen's wages.
Capt. Armistead conceiving that sufficient time had elapsed for lieut. Foley to accomplish his business, and that both his entrance and his stay here was a violation of the laws of the U. States, which it became capt. A's. duty in the present instance, to enforce, about 3 o'clock sent a second note by capt. Houston, accompanied by a detachment order, of which the following are copies:
25th December, 1808.
Capt. Houston of the 3d regiment of infantry is ordered to see you on board your barge. You will therefore without one moment's delay, leave the city; and on your arrival on board your brig, you will, with all expedition leave the river, as your stay there is contrary to the proclamation of the President of the U. States.
A. B. ARMISTEAD,
Capt. 1st Regt. U. S. Artillery
Commanding.
Lieut. Foley, of his Britannic majesty's navy.
DETACHMENT ORDER.
"Capt. Houston will without delay put lieut. Foley and his midshipman into their barge, and set off immediately. The captain is to see that they do not land."
A. B. ARMISTEAD, Capt.
United States Artillery, commanding.
Capt. Houston found lieut. Foley at dinner at Mr. G. Anderson's and after requesting an interview, informed him of the nature of his mission, and presented him with capt. Armistead's note. Permission was asked for lieut. F. to finish his dinner. Capt. H. stated that his orders were peremptory, and would not admit of delay. Lieut. F. and his midshipman were then conducted to their boat. Before departing, captain H. enquired if lieutenant F. had any answer to make to captain Armistead's note. He replied, that he had not time to write; but wished captain A. to be informed, that the orders should be strictly complied with: promising to repair directly on board his vessel; and proceed to sea with all possible dispatch. He left town about half past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on Sunday.
A little after dusk, captain Houston was informed, that lieutenant Foley instead of going to his brig, as he promised, had gone on board a vessel at Five-Fathom—Ensign McIntosh, with a detachment of infantry, was immediately sent down to order him to depart. Ensign McIntosh reached Five-Fathom about midnight, where he found the lieutenant and midshipman preparing to turn in, and slipped them off a second time.
The wind was favourable on Monday evening, but the Sandwich did not go to sea, and continued the whole of yesterday at the mouth of the river. In the mean time, lieutenant Foley has added injury to insult, and has not only violated our laws by daring to appear amongst us, but has committed an outrage upon one of our vessels, as will be seen by the following affidavit, taken yesterday:
Georgia, Chatham county,
Personally appeared before me, Thomas Cumming, William R. Milton, M. Brown, William Roberts, and John Ellis, who being severally sworn, depose and say, that on the night of the 25th instant, these deponents were on board the pilot boat Malaparte, proceeding to sea. Before coming up to a British armed vessel lying opposite Tybee light-house, these deponents were fired upon first by a shot from a musket, and ordered to come to anchor immediately; deponents refusing, were then fired at from a cannon charged with ball. Deponents still refusing to comply, were fired at a second time from a cannon. Deponents then put about the said pilot boat, and returned to Savannah this morning, deeming it unsafe to proceed to sea.
(Signed as above.)
Sworn to before me, December 27, 1808.
JOHN PETTIBONE, J. P.
With great pleasure we publish the following contradiction of a story libel on the executive of Delaware state.
10th December, 180808.
Sir—The secretary at war, by a late order has required me to take effectual measures for having one thousand three hundred and thirty two, officers included, of the militia of the state of Delaware detached and duly organized, armed and equipped, and held in readiness to march at a moment's warning, as the quota of this state of the detachment of one hundred thousand men from the militia of the several states and territories, authorized by the act of congress of the thirtieth of March last. Of this number it is required that one twelfth be of artillery, one sixteenth cavalry, and from one sixteenth to one twelfth riflemen, and the residue infantry, or as nearly in these proportions as practicable, you will therefore proceed and have the drafts completed as soon as possible.
I am authorized to accept as part of the above detachments, any company or companies of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry, riflemen or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, and it would be highly gratifying to me if the quota of the state could be completed by voluntary offers of service.
(Signed) GEORGE TRUITT.
Adjutant gen'l Green.
PHILADELPHIA, January 5.
IMPORTANT.
By the brig Friends, Metcalf, from Jamaica, arrived at this port, we learn that a serious misunderstanding has again taken place between the Governor and Assembly of that Island, owing to the excesses committed by the Military (not the Militia of the Island) in which a planter is said to have lost his life—they demanded the affair to be given up to the civil authority—it was refused by the commander in chief, and the governor joined him in resisting the assembly—they, on their part, immediately stopped the supplies for the current year. The governor finding this body refractory, prorogued them sine die.
Whoever will seriously look at the proceedings and compare them with the affair of M'Fadzeffets, in the years 17-34, may reasonably indulge a hope, that so important an island as Jamaica, will ere long shake off the yoke of the Tyrant of the seas.
At a late hour last night, we received from the house of—in this city, the following communication of facts, which we think sufficiently interesting to stop the press for their publication: we return the gentleman thanks for his kind attention.
"We have certain advice, that Bonaparte left Bordeaux on the second of November, to put himself at the head of his army in Spain. The French army, then head of him were nearer 300,000 than 200,000 men."
How long can the Spaniards resist this overwhelming force?
"France and Russia in their propositions to Great Britain for peace, offered to reinstate the king of Prussia in all his power and territory: and to return Hanover to Britain; and to restore Holland to the house of Orange,—with sundry other proposals. Britain in return, was only asked,
To acknowledge Joseph Bonaparte, king of Spain,—and to give up her piracy on the ocean."
The refusal of such liberal terms as these, sufficiently indicates British obstinacy and infatuation. Her trade of piracy is too much for her feelings to part with! It needs no comment.
When Britain rejects the olive branch offered by the hand of so potent a warrior as Napoleon,—what has America to expect?—America whose phlegmatic Congress is slumbering while Britain is preparing to seize the Mississippi—and domestic traitors are combining to create revolt in New-England?
Ought not the leading patriots in Baltimore to call
A TOWN MEETING
and petition our D. legation in Congress to endeavour to expedite the business of the nation?—If it be postponed, either through apathy, imbecility, or the influence of a few merchants, wretched is our lot,—dangerous our situation! Whilst Congress sleeps, Burr and his myrmidons are awake, and preparing to strike. MARK IT!
(Baltimore Whig.)
A GENTLEMAN of good character, and qualified to teach the English Grammar, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, will meet with encouragement at the school house on the land of the late Colonel Robert Sanders, dec. Scott county, eight miles from Lexington, on the road leading to Georgetown.
February 4, 1809.
8 NEGROES FOR SALE.
WILL be sold at the subscriber's farm on the head of Stock's run, 6 miles from Lexington, on Friday the 17th inst. 1 Negro man, 4 Lads, and 2 Women, one of which has a Child about 3 months old. If they are not sold, they will be hired out on that day. Also will be sold about 20 head of young Horses. The terms of sale will be one half in hand, the other half in twelve months for the Negroes—12 months credit will be given for the Horses. Bonds with approved security will be required.
Robert Tucker.
February 9, 1809.
STRAYED
ON the 24th of December, from the subscriber, living on Sinking creek, Jessamine county, a BAY BIT HORSE, about 10 hands high, six years old, next spring, a natural trotter, a small star in his forehead, shaped thus —, some white hairs round one and perhaps both of his hind feet, branded thus L. T., his tail but thinly haired in consequence of late nicking. Whosoever will deliver such horse to me shall be well rewarded.
if $50 Nelson Turner
30,000 DOLLARS
FOR EIGHT HUNDRED CENTS.
NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY, For Opening and Improving certain great Roads to the Black River.
Positively to commence drawing on the 12th of April next. 600 tickets to be drawn each day until the whole are concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and the payment guaranteed by the State Legislature.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE,
30,000 Dollars,
20,000 Dollars,
10,000 Dollars,
5,000 Dollars,
2,000 Dollars.
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than two Blanks to a Prize. The Scheme of this Lottery is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American Public, and the price of Tickets at present no higher than Eight Dollars each.
TICKETS,
Halves, Quarters and Eighths,
ARE TO BE HAD AT
G. & R. WAITE'S
TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY
OFFICES.
No. 64, MAIDEN-LANE,
And No. 38, MAIDEN-LANE,
NEW-YORK,
Where was sold in the LAST New-York Lottery, the three Capital Prizes of
25,000 Dollars, No. 20231
10,000 Dollars, No. 25403
5,000 Dollars, No. 20799
Also No. 2636 a prize of 2,000 Dollars, besides several others of 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 Dollars &c. &c. And in former New-York Lotteries were sold at the above Offices,
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Tickets. Includes entries like 17199 25,000 Dollars, 11736 2,000 Dollars, 3929 20,000 Dollars, 2813 2,000 Dollars, etc.
And at their L. Office in Baltimore corner of Charles and Market-Streets, were sold nearly all the Capital Prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Tickets. Includes entries like 6974 30,000 Dollars, 19894 1,500 Dollars, 15564 15,000 Dollars, 17383 1,500 Dollars, etc.
Distant adventurers, by including Bank Notes in letters post paid directed to WAITE'S Offices in Baltimore, New York, or Albany, may have Tickets and Shares returned by post to any part of the Union, with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent of their success. Schemes at large, Gratis and Cash advanced for Prizes as soon as drawn. A weekly printed Prize List will be forwarded to the printer of this paper, and at the conclusion of the drawing, the Managers Official List of Prizes as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number. Prizes in former Lotteries taken in payment for Tickets in this.
The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the First of November and will continue to draw 2,000 Tickets per week till finished. Tickets and Shares warrant- ed undrawn, may be had at either of G. & R. Waite's Lottery Offices.

FOR SALE —Between three and four thousand Acres of LAND, Lying in Knox county, on both sides of Cumberland River and Stinking creek, and on the main state road, leading through the Wilderness. There is in this tract a great diversity of soil, the bottoms being equal to any in the state; and there is a considerable quantity of level high land of excellent quality. A great bargain may be had by a person who will purchase the whole tract, and a good title made to the same, after removing some inconsiderable proportion which is now in dispute. To suit purchasers the said land would be laid off into six or eight tracts, one of which to contain from three to four hundred acres, and to include the plantation and improvements on the road, which is considered as an excellent stand for a tavern. There is a good mill seat on this tract, and a very eligible situation for a distillery. A small tract of land in the neighborhood of Lexington or Versailles would be taken in part payment; and for terms and other particulars, application must be made to the subscriber, living on the premises.
A REQUEST. Having purchased the Library of the late Col. George Nicholas, and being authorized to receive all books that have been loaned out of it,—I will thank those persons who have borrowed any of them, to return them to me in Lexington, or inform me, where they can be had. WILLIAM T. BARRY December 17th, 1807.
FOR SALE BY Messrs. Scott, Trotter & Co. Merchants, Lexington, Ky. LEES' Genuine Patent and Family Medicines,
Which are celebrated for the Cure of most diseases to which the Human Body is liable, viz : Lee's Warm Destroying Lozenges, Which effectually expels all kinds of worms from persons of every age. Lee's Elixir, A certain remedy for colics, coughs, asthma, and particularly the hooping cough, so destructive to children. Lee's Essence of Mustard, So well known for the cure of rheumatism, gout, palsy, sprains, &c. &c. Lee's Grand Restorative, Proved by long experience to be unequalled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumption, lowness of spirits, inward weakness, &c. Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers. Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is rendered an infallible remedy by one application without mercury. Aque and Fever Drops, For the cure of agues, remittent and intermittent fevers. Persian Lotion, Celebrated for the cure of ringworms, tetter, and all eruptions of the skin, rendering it soft and smooth. Lee's Genuine Eye Water, An effectual remedy for all diseases of the eyes. Tooth-Ache Drops, Which give immediate relief. Lee's Corn Plaster, Demark Lip Salve, Restorative Powder, For the teeth and gums. The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head ache. Indian Vegetable Specifics, A certain cure for venereal complaints.
Thousands of our fellow citizens have received benefit from the above MEDICINES when reduced to the last stage of disease, and many families of the first respectability have given publick testimony of the astonishing cures performed with the above preparations.—The proprietors are well assured that a single trial of any article here enumerated, will convince the most prejudiced person of its utility. Pamphlets Containing cures of cures, &c., nay, and gratis at the above place of sale, sufficient to confirm our assertion. Were we inclined to publish all the certificates which are in our possession, we might fill a folio volume; but we never mention the names of any persons but those who are well known to be citizens of strict veracity, and then not without their approbation. Those medicines have been made known for a number of years to the publick, & nothing can speak more in their favour than the rapid sales; to detect counterfeit it is necessary to inform the public that they must be particular in applying as above, and observe that none can be genuine without the signature of Richard Lee and Son. N. B. Each and every Medicine above enumerated, have got their directions, describing their mode of use in the most perfect manner.
Public Auction. WILL BE SOLD on the first day of March next, in the town of Lexington, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the House now occupied by the Kentucky Insurance Company, re-fer-ving the right of said company to occupy the same until the 1st day of April, 1808—sold by virtue of a decree of the Fayette circuit court, wherein Lewis Saunders and James Morrison are complainants and John Jordan, Jr. and the President and Directors of said company are defendants. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock, at the door of the Insurance Office. John W. Hunt, } Commis- Jno. Postlethwait, } sioners. Thomas Hart, Jr. Lexington, 20th January, 1809.
Taken up by Abalom Bainbridge, living on the Town fork of Elkhorn, one black horse, 14 1-2 hands high, shod before, both hind feet white, spot on the left fore foot, four years old; appraised to $45. Edward Payne. Oct. 15, 1808.
Fayette county, ss. Taken up by Gilbert Carr, living near Walnut Hill Meeting House, a Strawberry Roan Filly, one year old last spring, in very low order no brand perceivable—appraised to 11 dollars, given under my hand this 12th Dec. 1808. A. Young. Clarke county. Taken up by James Quesenbury, on Two Mile creek, one Bay Mare, 14 or 15 years old, 14 hands three inches high, branded on her near shoulder like the end of a pot hook, has a dark spot on her off buttock and appears with foal, appraised to 60 dollars. D. Hampton, J. P. 5th Dec. 1808.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, purchased for ready money, and opened in his new brick building, at the corner of Mill street, which he will sell low for cash. No credit can be expected. All those indebted to him either by Bond, Note or Book account, are hereby requested to pay off or settle their respective accounts as no further indulgence will be given. William Leavy. Lexington, October 20, 1808.
MACCOUN, TILFORD & Co. HAVE received from Philadelphia and New-York, the following valuable Books, a considerable proportion of which are of late publications. Rees's Medical Guide, or a complete Practical System of Modern domestic Medicine, for the use of families and young practitioners or students in medicine and surgery. The British Reviewers consider this work much more estimable than Cullen's Domestic Medicine & as calculated entirely to supersede it. An enquiry into the causes and consequences of the orders in council and an examination of the conduct of Great Britain towards the neutral commerce of America; by Alexander Baring Esq. M. P.
In regard to this pamphlet the following quotation from a speech delivered by Lord Grenville in the British Parliament, is worthy of attention; "he had been three comments upon them (orders in council) one by Dr. Robinson, one by a writer on political economy, and a third which contained more information upon the subject of commerce than any work he had ever seen, by a most respectable merchant, Mr. Baring."
Corinna, or Italy, a celebrated new Novel by the Baroness de Staël Holstein, daughter of the famous Necker; Walker's key to the classical pronunciations of Greek, Latin, and Scripture proper names, &c. The European and Universal Magazine; The Monthly Mirror and Ladies' Museum for 1806; Roscoe's Leo Ioth; Madoc, a celebrated new poem; Original anecdotes of Frederick the Great, by Dieudonne Thiebault; Murray's Materia Medica; Chaptal's Chemistry, improved by Doct. Woodhouse; Underwood on the diseases of children; Townsend's Guide to health; Parkinson's Medical Admonitions; Default's Surgery; Bell's do. Lavofier's Chemistry; Cuvier's Lectures on Anatomy; Denman's Midwifery; Sturte on Animation; Bates's Rural Philosophy; Fessenden's Poems; Ainsworth's Latin and English Dictionary; Ramsay's Life of Washington; Spalanzani's travels in the two Sicilies and part of the Apennines; Selfridges Trial, taken in short hand by T. Lloyd, Esq. reporter of the debates of Congress, and Geo. Caines, Esq. reporter to the state of New-York, and fancioned by the Court the reporter to the state of Massachusetts; Wittman's Travels through Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria and Egypt; Radcliff's Tour through Holland and Germany; Young's Travels in France; Moody's sketches of the history of France, Meare's Voyages to China and the N. West Coast of America; St. Pierre's Voyage to the Isle of France, the Isle of Bourbon and Cape of Good Hope; Macartney's Embassy to China; Stevens's History of the Wars in France during the Revolution; Dupaty's Travels in Italy; Beaujour's History of the Commerce of Greece; Denon's Egypt; Reyquier's do. Wilton's do. Vallant's Travels in Africa; Barrow's do. Burgh's Dignity of Human Nature; Cateau's History of Sweden; Wood's Switzerland; Briftod's Tour through the Highlands of Scotland; Somerville's Political Transactions; Lady Montague's Works.
In about three weeks they expect to receive from N. York, a much larger collection; a catalogue of them shall succeed this advertisement. Lexington, July 12th, 1808. tf
WAS lost on Friday night, the 11th inst. at Mr. John Davis's, one and a half miles from Lexington, on Henry's mill road, a Blue Surcoat Coat, Single breasted, brown stuff pockets; containing a Red Morocco Pocket Book, With a spring steel clasp, and sundry papers which cannot be of use to any person but the owner. Whoever will deliver the above articles to the subscriber, or at the office of the Kentucky Gazette, shall receive Five Dollars. H. M'Ilvain. November 12th, 1808.
RICHARD TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, 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 accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid to them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour. Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
Prime Manufactured Tobacco. JACOB LAUDEMAN, takes the liberty of informing his friends and the public in general that he continues his Tobacco Manufactory, four miles north of Lexington, where he has furnished himself with a stock of Tobacco, so as to enable him to keep a twelve month's supply beforehand always by him. The quality is warranted equal to any ever manufactured in this state, and sold on liberal terms—his casks will all be branded with the initials of his name, to prevent impositions. A constant supply of the above Tobacco in casks can always be had at the stores of Saml. & Geo. Trotter, and Joseph Hudson, Lexington. Best Twist Tobacco at 9d. per pound retail, at my shop. Lexington K. Nov. 5th, 1808. THE Assignees of John Jordan, Jun. hereby notify all persons indebted to him, whether by account, note, or otherwise, to settle the same. Those who have claims on him, are requested to bring them forward, that they may be liquidated or adjusted. Mr. William Macbean is authorised to act as agent for the assignees. By order of the assignees. Lexington, September 19, 1808.
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward, will be paid for apprehending, and securing in any jail in the U. States, so that I get him again, SAMUEL LINEBAUGH, an apprentice to the Clock and Watchmaking business. He is about 18 or 19 years old, slim made, of a fair complexion, and is apt to smile when spoken to. The above boy absconded on the 9th October last. Robert Frazier. Lexington, December 5, 1808.
REMOVAL. E. WARFIELD has removed his Bookstore's Shop to a house in the range of new brick buildings fronting the south-east side of the court house, second door above the corner house lately occupied by Mr. John Jordan. He has now on hand a large quantity of GENUINE MEDICINE, which he will sell cheap. Practitioners of Medicine can be supplied on terms more advantageous than they could at any of the shops in the Eastern states. Surgical Instruments of all kinds, and a complete assortment of Patent Medicines. Lexington, Sept. 19, 1808.
Dani. & Charles Bradford, Having entered into partnership in Book business, respectfully inform their friends, and the public generally, that they intend carrying on that business extensively, on Main street. They solicit orders for Book or Job Printing, which shall be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most moderate terms. Lexington, April 12.
Notice. AFTER about three years' anxious pursuit and meditation, I have at length made a complete discovery of the Perpetual Motion in Theory, and have reduced it to practice. I will only offer that it moves by its own weight; the more you load a wagon, the more the power is increased so as to move the wagon and its burthen. I expect to write a short treatise on the subject, which will more fully explain this most grand and important discovery. I am anxious that it should be put in practice as soon as possible, so that the public may receive the ben-fits resulting from this noble principle, for long withheld for by them. Henry Fenk. 12m 100
Notice. TO Officers of the additional Regiments residing within the states of Kentucky and Ohio, THAT I am authorised by the paymaster of the United States to advance to each commissioned officer residing as aforesaid two month's pay and subsistence, to be computed from the dates of their respective acceptances. The second payments will be made to the 31st inst. and will include as well the pay of officers as recruits; that is to say—the officers from the time to which the aforesaid two month's advance shall have extended, and the recruits from the dates of enlistments. Those second payments are to be founded on duplicate muster-rolls to be exhibited by each captain; and the first payments by duplicate receipts by the respective officers to me at this place. New Port, K. 14th August, 1808. The Editors of News-Papers in the states of Kentucky and Ohio will please to give the foregoing a few insertions in their respective papers. JAMES TAYLOR. Y. T.
STRAYED or stolen on the 4th of July last, from Andrew Harbison's, nine miles from Danville, upon the road leading to Bairdstown, a BROWN MARE, six or seven years old, near four hands six inches high, has a small white spot on her right buttock, and branded Br. on her near shoulder. Broke from a boy about two miles from the mouth of Hickman, in Jessamine county, on the 3rd of July last, a light BAY MARE, five or six years old, about fifteen hands high, one foot white and branded Br. on her near shoulder. Whoever will deliver both or either of them to me in Bairdstown, Dennis Brashear in Danville or T. & R. Barr in Lexington, or will give information where one or both are to be had, shall receive a liberal reward from Walter Brasbears. Bairdstown, August, 1808.
FLOUR, PORK, AND WHISKEY. I WISH to contract for a quantity of the above mentioned articles, to be delivered at Natchez, Fort Adams, &c. as early as practicable. James Morrison. Lexington, October 19th, 1808.
500 Dollars Reward!! WHEREAS the laws of the United States, for regulating the Post-Office department, have of late in divers instances been violated within the States of Tennessee, Kentucky, or Ohio, by breaking the seals of private correspondence, and robbing the mails: And whereas, the offenders have eluded the vigilance of this office: I do therefore, offer a reward of five hundred Dollars to any person who shall detect such offender or offenders, to be paid upon conviction, for either offence. GIDN. GRANGER, Postmaster General, General Post-office, June 2d, 1808.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED away from Georgetown, on the first inst. one IRON GRAY HORSE, six or seven years old, very much crest fallen, white skin around the eyes and nose, and under the tail, the mark of a rope around the pattern joint. Also, one BROWN HORSE, seven or eight years old, branded B. C. bob tail, and dish face. Any person delivering said horses to me, or giving Mr. Bradford notice where they are, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward. JOB STEVENSON. Georgetown, Sept. 12, 1808.
Taken up by William Ford, living on Cane Run, Fayette county, six miles from Lexington, near the road to Georgetown, one Sorrel Mare, and Sorrel Horst Colt—the Mare four years old last spring, about four feet ten hands high, her left hind foot white. The Colt will be one year old next spring, with a star and small blaze in his forehead, both of his hind feet white, the mare and colt appraised to thirty five dollars, this 14th day of Nov. 1808. Fas. Wood.
Taken up by Jiotha Evens, in Fleming county, near the head of Fleming creek, one bay horse, six years old, 12 hands high, paces and trots with a small star, some saddle spots, has a lump on his head, a long tail, no brand to be seen; appraised to 12 dollars, before me, 16th of September, 1808. John Hart, j. p.
Wanted to Contract FOR ONE THOUSAND BUSHELS STONE COALS, Delivered at this place, apply to Cuthbert Banks. Lex. Nov. 28 1808.
Three Thousand Dollars for Ten!! LOTTERY for the purpose of enabling the Trustees of the town of Lexington to improve Main-street, between Wilson's tavern and Mago-gowan's bridge. SCHEME. 1 Prize, (a capital Brick House on Main-street) } $ 3,000 1 Ditto (in cash) } 500 1 Ditto (ditto) } 250 1 Ditto (ditto) } 100 1 Ditto (ditto) } 50 4 Ditto (ditto) $ 25 each, } 100 100 Ditto (ditto) $ 10 each, } 1,000 109 Prizes, all floating, amounting to $ 5,000 391 Blanks. 500 Tickets at 10$ each amount- } $ 5,000 The prizes will be subject to a deduction of ten per cent. only, which together with six per cent. given by the proprietor, on the amount of the house, will produce six hundred and eighty dollars, to be paid to the Trustees of the town for the abovementioned purpose. The capital prize, value Three Thousand Dollars, is a good, substantial, well built, Brick House, pleasantly situated on Main-street, between the Rev. Adam Rankin and Mr. Madison Fisher's, consisting of a kitchen and cellar in the basement story, two good parlours with passage and stair-case in the principal story, with two chambers and a handsome drawing room above, and will be completely finished by the first of November, in a neat manner, both inside and outside, and will have handsome Venetian shutters to all the front windows. The out buildings will consist of a good brick spring-house and smoke-house, a well and pump, with other necessary conveniences. The footway in front, and the back yard in part, will be paved with brick. The lot and garden is under good post and rail fence, and may be viewed any time previous to the drawing. Immediate possession will be given to the proprietor of the fortunate ticket which may draw this prize, together with a good title, by deed, with general warranty. The other prizes, will be paid in cash, forty days after the drawing is finished. Any person taking two tickets will be entitled to twenty days—three tickets, forty days—four tickets, sixty days—five tickets, ninety days—and six tickets, one hundred and twenty days credit, to be computed from the time the drawing is finished, on giving their negotiable notes, with an approved endorser. The lottery will be drawn in two days, (both in one week) viz. two hundred and fifty tickets each day, under the directions of the managers, and the trustees of the town, as soon as the tickets are sold, of which notice will be given in the Lexington papers. Tickets to be had of the managers, and at the Kentucky Gazette and Reporter offices. Jno. Wrigglesworth, Jno. Wyatt, Benj. Parish, } Mgr's. David Sutton, Lexington, September 1, 1808.
NOTICE —The citizens of Lexington, and all others that may feel themselves interested in the above mentioned Lottery, are requested to come forward and view the build-ings and premises described in the above mentioned scheme, as they are nearly completed and will be finished in a few weeks. Those who wish to purchase tickets will please apply soon, as there are a few on hand unsold—and so soon as they are disposed of, the Lottery will be drawn. Strayed or stolen from Mr. Taylor's inn, Lexington on Wednesday evening 16th inst. a dark gray Mare, near 15 hands high, her ears foxed, flood before, about 8 years old, no brands recollected. A reward of 20 dollars will be given for apprehending the thief, or five dollars to deliver her to Benjamin Moore's tavern on the George town road by the subscriber. Benj. Ford. Nov. 28th, 1808. N. B. The mare had on a half worn saddle, with Plated stirrups and a plated stiff bit bridle. B. F.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 27th day of February next, at the house of John Lowery, in Jessamine county, I or some person for me, will attend with commissioners appointed by the County Court of Jessamine county, and proceed to take depositions in order to perpetuate testimony for establishing the special calls of an entry made the 24th day of May, 1780, in the name of John Smith, of one thousand acres; and also one of five hundred acres, adjoining the above on the south side, and proceed from said Lowery's house, to the spring called for in the above one thousand acres entry, and continue from day to day if necessary until the business is finished of establishing the calls of said entries, and do what may be proper for the above purposes. SAMUEL M'DOWELL. Dec. 31st, 1808.
Taken up by Thomas Crews, living on the waters of Otter-creek, Maddison County, a bay mare, 5 years old, 13 hands high, no brands perceivable; appraised to $20, before me. Robt. Tevis, j. p. m. c. 9th January, 1809.
Taken up by Peter Higbee, in Jessamine county, near to the Hickman road, one bay mare, 7 or 8 years old, near 15 hands high, a blaze on both hind feet white, appraised to $35. Also, one sorrel mare, 4 years old, 13 1-2 hands high, blaze faces, a long bob tail; appraised to $20. Also, one sorrel filly, one year old last spring, 12 1-2 hands high, a star in her forehead; appraised to $14. Richd. Lafon. Nov. 19, 1808.
The Partnership of Bradford & Carter is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Daniel Bradford, John F. Carter. Dec. 31, 1808.
SCOTT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, ss. October Term, 1808. George Eve, complainant } vs. } IN CHANCERY. Ambrose Powell, defendant } This day came the plaintiff, by his attorney, and having filed his amended bill in this cause, in pursuance of an order of this Court, entered on the fourth day of this term, whereby one William Webb is made a defendant in this suit and it appearing, satisfactorily to the Court, that the said Will in Webb is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth; it is thereupon ordered, that the said William Webb do appear here on the third day of the next April term of this Court, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed against him and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorized paper agreeable to law. (A copy) Attest. Cary L. Clarke, c. s. c. c.
MADISON CIRCUIT, ss. September term, 1808. Benjamin Milner, complainant } vs. } Robert Deen and John Crooke, defendants, } IN CHANCERY. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Robert Deen is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, and he having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court; therefore on the motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said absent defendant Robert Deen, do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill, or on failure thereof, the same shall be taken for confessed against him. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper of this commonwealth, for eight weeks, agreeable to an act of the general assembly in such cases made and provided. A copy teste, R. C. HOLDER, d. e. m. c. c.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, ss. CLAY CIRCUIT, ss. October Term, 1808. James and Hugh White, complt. } vs. } IN CHANCERY. James Pogue and James Kincaid. } This day came the complainants by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the defendant James Pogue, is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth. On motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that unless the said defendant do appear here, on or before the third day of the next April term of this court, and answer the complainants bill, that the same shall be taken as confessed, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorized paper eight weeks, agreeable to law. (A copy) Attest. A Baker, c. c. c. c. November 2d 1808.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, ss. KNOX COUNTY CIRCUIT, ss. William Hogan complainant, } vs. } Thomas and Richard Barbour, adms. of James Barbour dec. Thomas & Richard Barbour, John Harrison and Sally his wife, David Walker and Mary his wife, Lucy Barbour, Mordecai Barbour, Gabriel Barbour, Philip Barbour, heirs and representatives of James Barbour, John Barbour, John Ballenger, and Seymore Kitchen, defendants. On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant, Seymore Kitchen, is not an inhabitant of this state—it is therefore ordered, that unless the defendant Kitchen do appear here on the third day of the next February term of this court, and make his defence, the complainant's bill will be taken as confessed against him—and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette agreeably to law. Richd. Ballenger, c. l. c. k.
MADISON CIRCUIT, ss. September Term, 1808. Patsey Woodruff complainant } vs. } IN CHANCERY. David Woodruff defendant. } It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, and he having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this Court. Therefore on the motion of the said complainant by her counsel, it is ordered that unless the said absent defendant do appear here on the first day of the next March term of this court, and answer the complainant's bill, or on failure thereof, the same shall be taken for confessed against him, and it is further ordered that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper of this Commonwealth, for two months agreeable to an act of assembly in such cases made and provided. A copy, teste, Richd. C. Holder d. c. m. c. c.
Jessamine circuit court, ss. October term, 1808. Joseph Dougherty, complainant, } vs. } John, Thomas, Unity, Polly, James, Hugh, Hannah and William Carland, heirs and representatives of Thomas Carland, deceased, and Gabriel Madison's heirs, defendants. In Chancery. The defendants John, Thomas, Unity, Polly, James, Hugh, Hannah and William Carland, heirs and representatives of Thomas Carland, deceased, not having entered their appearance, herein according to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth—On motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next April term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed against them; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorized news paper according to law. A copy teste, Saml. H. Woodson, Clk.
Taken up by Thomas Ellis, living on the head waters of Boon's creek a Dark Brown Horse, three years old, has flax and snip, 14 hands high, has glass eyes, no brand, appraised to six pounds. Len. K. Bradley. Feb. 13th, 1808.
A Journeyman Bookbinder, Who is sober and industrious, and well acquainted with his business, will meet with good wages and constant employ, by applying to the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette. The partnership of Dutton and Chapman is dissolved. George Chapman. January 20, 1809.