Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-08-02 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XIX.—N o 1062.
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1806.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
THIS paper is published twice a week, at Three Dollars and a half per annum, paid in advance, or Four Dollars at the end of the year.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
TAVERN, STORAGE & COMMISSION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has lately opened a house of ENTERTAINMENT in Maysville, (Limestone) at the sign of the SQUARE & COMPASS. The house is commodious, the stable extensive, and both are furnished with every thing necessary for the accommodation of travellers and others, who may think proper to favor him with a call. He is provided with a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, for the reception of goods, equal, if not superior to any in the place. He will also make SALES upon COMMISSION, for those who may have any thing to transact in that way, which will be done, together with the charges for storage, upon the most reduced terms. He flatters himself, that from the experience he has had in mercantile transactions, attention to business, and a desire to be useful, to merit a part of the public patronage.
SAML. JANUARY.
WEISIGER'S TAVERN, Frankfort, Kentucky.
The Subscriber, respectfully informs the public, that he has taken possession of his house, lately occupied by Cap. Phillip Buhl, and known by the sign of
THE EAGLE.
Grateful for the very liberal encouragement which he has experienced on former occasions, he is determined that no exertion, expence, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accomodation of those who may please to favour him with their custom. His house is large and his rooms are commodious. He has a variety of liquors of the first quality, and his table is plentifully supplied with the best viands that the season affords. To his beds particular attention shall be paid. He has a spacious stable, abundantly furnished with corn, oats & hay, and an attentive hostler to attend it. Gentlemen may at any time be furnished with private rooms, free from the noise of the tavern.
Danl. Weisiger.
April 9th, 1806.
CUT NAIL MANUFACTORY.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they have opened a NAIL MANUFACTORY, in the town of Maysville, on Water street, next door to Mr. John Armstrong's store, where they manufacture all kinds of Cut Nails & Sprigs. Also, have on hand a general assortment of Wrought Nails, Saddlers' Tacks, Dorrsey's Bar Iron, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, &c. which they intend to sell at the Pittsburgh prices with the addition of carriage, for cash or approved notes.
William Porter Jun. & Co
Doctors Fishback & Dudley,
HAVE commenced partnership in the practice of Medicine, Surgery, &c. in Lexington. By their skill in those professions, and attention to business, they hope to merit a share of the public confidence.
May 20, 1806.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Mason Circuit Court, May term, 1806. Samuel Smith, complainant, Against Thomas Marshall & others, defendants. IN CHANCERY
THE defendant Thomas Ambler, not having entered his appearance herein according to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of the next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorised paper of Kentucky for eight weeks successively.
A copy.
Teste, Walker Reid, D. Clk.
BILLS OF LADING
For sale at this office.
Geo. M. Bibb,
WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practiced, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district.
Richard Taylor.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment , in that large and commodious brick house lately occupied by Mr. John Instone, in Frankfort; where he is supplied with the best of liquors and provisions of every kind. His stable is well furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler. From the arrangements made to accomodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the publick favour.
Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
MOORE'S INN.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT , in the house lately occupied by Dods. Barry and Boswell, and immediately opposite the court house in Paris, where he is prepared to accomodate all such gentlemen as may please to favor him with their custom. He is constantly supplied with the most genuine liquors of every kind, his beds attended to with care, and from the size of his stable, he is in hopes to render it as commodious as any other in the state; he is determined to keep on hand an excellent stock of hay, oats, and corn, together with a faithful, sober ostler. I flatter myself under these impressions, on meeting with the patronage of a generous public.
I am the public's humble servant, Zedekiah Moore. Paris, May 9th, 1806.
THE SUBSCRIBER
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the shop adjoining Mr. P. Bain's house, where he still continues the
Painting and Gilding Business, to which he will add the Mending, making, and framing of Looking Glasses;
He will also have an elegant assortment of Gift Picture Frames.
The subscriber has likewise on hand an assortment of EARTHEN WARE.
W. Mentelle.
May 20, 1806.
TO BE SOLD.
Cheap for Cash, or on short credit. A FARM, in Woodford county, situated in the centre between Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, and Versailles, containing four hundred acres of land; together with the crop of Indian corn, wheat, rye, oats and hemp, now on it. It is uncommonly well timbered and watered, lies extremely well, and the soil is of the first quality. There is on it a small house, and several cabins, about 80 acres under good fences, of which upwards of 50 are under cultivation. The title is indisputable, and possession will be given to the purchaser at any time. Further particulars may be known by applying to the subscriber, or to judge Wallace, who resides near the land.
Saml. M. Wallace.
June 25th, 1806.
ON Wednesday the 13th day of August next, at the plantation of Edward Payne deceased, will be sold to the highest bidder, the
PERSONAL ESTATE, on a part thereof, belonging to the estate of the said Payne dec. consisting of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household furniture, farming tools, one set of blacksmith tools, four or five hundred barrels of old corn, three or four thousand pounds of bacon, a quantity of hog's lard, two or three hundred bushels of oats, three or four hundred gallons of old peach brandy and whiskey—also, two stud horses, one seven or eight years old, about eighteen hands high, his pedigree may be seen on the day of sale—the other is rising two years old, and go by Spread Eagle—also, two riding carriages, one four wheel, the other a very elegant gig, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention. All sums above four dollars will be on nine months credit, bond with approved security and with interest from the date if not punctually paid, all sums under four dollars to be paid in hand, the sale to commence at ten o'clock if fair, if not, the next fair day; and continue from day to day, until all is sold.
HENRY PAYNE Adm'r.
July the 17th, 1806
ALL PERSONS who are indebted to the estate of Edward Payne deceased, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are requested to come forward and settle, and pay off their respective accounts—and all those who have any demands against the said estate, are also requested to come forward and settle their accounts and receive what is due to them; I hope those indebted to the estate will pay strict attention to the above notice.
Henry Payne adm'r.
July 17th, 1806.
JOHN DOWNING;
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick in general, that he continues to keep a house of
ENTERTAINMENT,
in that commodious frame house, on
Main Street, opposite the Court
house, at the sign of
THE BUFFALO;
where he is prepared to accomodate Travellers, and others who may please to call on him, in the best manner. He is well provided with a variety of the best liquors his Bedding and other accomodations will be furnished equal to any in the Western Country. His Stable is well supplied with Hay, Oats, and Corn, and his Ostler particularly attentive, and careful. Those who are so obliging as to call on him, may rest assured that they shall receive the greatest attention, and every exertion will be made to make their situation agreeable. Private parties may be accomodated with a room undisturbed by the buble of a tavern.
Lexington, April 29.
LEAVY & GATEWOOD,
Have just imported from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are now opening at their store, in Lexington,
A Large, Elegant, and Well Chosen
Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Iron Mongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, China, Queens' and Glass Ware, Stationery, Paints and Medicine, warranted Boulting Cloths, from No. 4 to 7; and in addition, they have a large quantity of best quality of Iron, cut and wrought Nails, & a quantity of Man's Lick Salt.
All of which were purchased at the lowest Cash prices, and will enable them to sell them, either by whole sale or retail, very low for CASH.
JAMES ROSE,
Boot & Shoe Maker.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Lexington, and the public in general, that he carries on the above business in all its various branches, at his old stand, Main-Cross street, one door from Main street. He has just received from Philadelphia, a large and handsome assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins, of the most fashionable colours; likewise a large quantity of Boot Legs of the best quality, and beautiful Fair Top Skins. Gentlemen may be supplied on the shortest notice possible, with Back Strap, Coffac, and Tuck Leg Boots, made in the newest fashion and neatest manner. He has on hand a handsome assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco Slippers, superior to any imported. Likewise, a choice assortment of Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of the best quality—Children's Shoes of all sizes. The above articles he can warrant, as they are his own manufacture, and he will sell lower in price than any imported.
As the subscriber has been at much expence and trouble to complete a general assortment of every article in his line of business, he confides in the patriotism of his fellow citizens, and feels persuaded that they will prefer home manufactures to imported, and thereby lend their assistance to keep the money circulating in the state.
Merchants may be supplied on reasonable terms—Orders punctually attended to and neatly executed.
A few Journeymen who understand making Kid and Morocco, wanted.
Two or three young men, as apprentices, will be taken to learn that branch of business.
N. B. A variety of elegant Fancy Patterns received.
Lexington, May 29th, 1806.
15 Tons KENTUCKY CASTINGS,
For sale. Hemp and Tobacco will be taken as payment, deliverable before the 1st of March next.
LEWIS SANDERS.
July 26, 1806.
KENTUCKY,
Payette Circuit Court, June Term, 1806.
William Porter Complainant,
John Brockbridge &c. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel—It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Isaac Robinson is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published in some authorised paper according to law.
A Copy. Attest,
THOS. BODLEY, C.F.C.C.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley's; where he will practice Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail.
He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate
MILITARY LAND,
near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. to Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806.
DR. WALTER WARFIELD,
will practice
Physic and Surgery,
In Lexington, and its vicinity. He keeps his shop in the house lately occupied by Doctors Brown and Warfield.
Lexington, Feb. 19, 1806.
ALEXANDER PARKER
Has just imported from Philadelphia, and opened at his store in Lexington, (on Main-street, opposite the Public Square)
A very extensive and elegant assortment
of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
HARD WARE,
QUEEN'S, GLASS & CHINA
WARES.
Also, the best imported
Bar Iron and Castings,
Afforded, which he will sell on the most moderate terms for cash, hemp, salt and country made sugar.
Lexington, May 23, 1806.
J. & D. MACCOUN,
HAVE received from Philadelphia, and now opening at their Store on Main Street, opposite the Public Square,
An Extensive Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE & STATI-
ONARY,
Which, with a constant supply of best Pennsylvania
BAR IRON & CASTINGS, &
NAILS,
From their Nail Manufactory, will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash in hand.
Among their Books are the following,
VIZ:-
Cunningham's Law Dictionary, Bacon's Abridgment, Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown, Impney's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, Washington's Reports, Call's do. Veley Junior's do. Henry Blackstone's do. Coke's do. Burrows's do. Cowper's do. Story's Pleadings, Macnally's Evidence, Barton's Treatise on Equity, Tonblanque on do. Pothier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, do. Principles of Equity, The English Pleader, Pleadier's Assistant, Espinas, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Chitty on Bills of Exchange, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium, Lilly's Entries, Brown on Equality, Becaria on Crimes, The Federalist, Curran's Speeches, Moore's Anacreon, Sanson's Letters from Italy, Abbe Barthelemy's Travels in Italy, Roscoe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hool's Areolito, Gifford's Translation of Juvenal, Darwin's Life, The Life of Genl. Moreau, Moreau's St. Domingo, Barrow's Travels in Africa, Moore's Travels through France, Germany, &c. Carr's Stranger in France, Residence in France, Smith's Wealth of Nations, Interesting Anecdotes, do. Memoirs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gilblas de Santeline, Hellman's Philosophy, Paley's do. do. Evidences of Christian Religion, Davids's Sermons, Doddridge's Paraphrase, Carey's Family Bible, latest edition. Also the best approved Classic and Scientific Authors, for the use of Schools, with a variety of other Books too tedious to enumerate.
They have likewise contracted for a few thousand copies of the new improved edition of WEBSTER'S SPELLING BOOK, containing twenty-four pages more than the present one in use; to be printed in Lexington, from the standing types composed in Philadelphia. Orders from one to one hundred dozen, in a few weeks after this time, be placed on the shortest notice, and at a lower price, than they can be imported from Philadelphia. Also the following Books of Kentucky manufacture, will be furnished on the same low terms, to wit: The American Orator, Kentucky Preceptor, American do. School Geography, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Wilson's, Lyle's, Harrison, and Murray's Grammars, Blank Books, &c. &c. &c.
Subscribers for Carey's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them.
Lexington, May 10.
Lexington Ken. July 19.
MRS. BECK,
WITH the greatest respect, informs her friends and the public that her
BOARDING SCHOOL & ACADEMY,
is closed till the first of September next, when it will open on the usual terms viz. For board, including all the English branches, $150 per ann. or 200 if musick be added, to be paid quarterly, and no young lady to enter for less than six months. Without board, the terms are from $3 to $30 per quarter, according to the number of branches taught—For further particulars enquire at her Academy, next door to the Post Office.
First Received by
WILKINS & TANNENHILL,
And now opening in the store formerly occupied by Charles Wilkins, opposite the court house, and for sale by the package, viz.
10 bbls. 4th proof Cognac Brandy, 10 — Jamaica Spirits, 10 — Madeira L. P., 10 — Sherry,
4 — Columbian, } WINES, 4 — Port,
8 — Pepper,
10 — Brimstone,
6 — Allum,
15 — Copperas,
10 — Ginger,
10 — Madder,
8 — Chocolate,
50 boxes Segars,
1 case containing Nutmegs, Cloves,
Mace and Cinnamon,
Logwood,
10 boxes Young Hyson, } TEAS 10 do. Hyson Skin,
55 bbls. Coffee and Loaf Sugar,
Raisins in kegs.
The above articles will be disposed of at a moderate advance, by the barrel or package, for Cash or Negotiable Notes at 60 days.
A supply of GROCERIES, &c. will be regularly received from Philadelphia, which will enable us to furnish store keepers, or others, upon the lowest terms.
W. & T.
JOSEPH GRAY,
HAS removed his Store to the stone house, opposite Samuel & George Trotter, lately occupied by Messrs. Harr & Bartlett; and has just received, in addition to his former assortment, a very elegant supply of
GOODS,
which will be sold cheap for Cash.
Lexington, March 5, 1806.
GEORGE TROTTER and JOHN TILFORD
Jun. trading under the firm of
TROTTER & TILFORD,
Have just received from Philadelphia, and now opening in the house formerly occupied by George Trotter, a large and extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
suitable for the present and approaching seasons—consisting of
Fancy calicoes and chintzes
Leones, cambric, tambored, jaceonet and laced muslins,
Dimities and Irish linens
Cloths, fancy and constitution cords
Cotton cassimeres
Black and yellow Nankens
Kid, morocco, and stuff shoes
Leghorn and Dunstable bonnets
Umbrellas and parasols
Queens' ware by the crate
10 by 12 and 8 by 10 window glass
Hardware and Cutlery
Coffee, sugar and teas
Madeira, Port, Sherry and Tenerife wines
4th proof brandy
Salt, castings, nails and best Pennsylvania Iron, &c. &c. &c. &c.
Which will be sold unusually low for cash in hand.
Lexington, April 26th, 1806.
Those indebted to George Trotter or to Trotter and Scott, are requested to call and settle their accounts, as no further indulgence can possibly be given. Those that fail to comply with this request, must expect their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection.

THOMAS HICKEY, TAYLOR, Main Cross Street, Lexington, opposite Mr. Bain's new Brick House. OFFERS his services to his friends and the public—Masters himself that from his long experience in the principal cities of Europe, and being lately from Philadelphia, will enable him to give general satisfaction. He presumes that a specimen of his abilities will suffice for any thing more he might say. Ladies' habits and great coats made in the first fashion.
N. B. One or two apprentices, well recommended, wanted immediately.
AN ELIGIBLE SEAT FOR IRON & OTHER WATER-WORKS.
The undersigned, from his experience in Iron and other water-works, is induced to believe that the mouth of Little river, in Christian county, forms the most eligible seat he has seen:—First, on account of the largeness and constancy of the stream—secondly, the security of the seat, as the dam may be founded on, and abutted against rocks through its whole length—thirdly, navigation, which is practicable at all times to the wharves of the different works—fourthly, the plenitude and quality of the Ore, there being ten or twelve banks of different kinds convenient to the seat—fifthly, the abundance and suitability of timber for the works or ship building—sixthly, the suitability of the surrounding country for the production of wheat, which, independent of the advantages of boating it down the Cumberland from Tennessee, would render a merchant mill valuable. Considerable work is already done at this seat, but as it admits of more extensive objects than the undertaker is able to embrace, he wishes to form a connection capable of prosecuting it into vigorous and extensive operation.
The terms will be advantageous, and can be known by an interchange of letters on the subject, with any gentlemen who may choose to adventure, after which the seat can be viewed, and a contract confirmed if thought advisable. EDWARD RUMSEY. Christin, city K. July 10, 1806.
In Lexington my friends may find Me working at my trade, At raising stone to suit your mind, Or digging with my spade.
All you that have my stone received And find them not to suit, I'll haul the offals back again, And send a fresh recruit.
Great contention long has been; Who can good water find, But I am sure although unseen, For all I am half blind.
I will dig wells you all do know, Good water I can find, In spite of patent laws I'll show, For nought I will be kind.
Good time I have always on hand, Supply'd you all can be, However great is the demand Come friends, come unto me.
"A new broom sweeps clean;" but I am almost worn out, and my elbow- grease fails—so please to remember e012m Poor old Shaw.
BLUE DYING TO PERFECTION.
I WILL colour cotton, linen or wool- en, with a hot dye, and will warrant it to keep its colour—and because of the scarcity of woad, I have made my arrange- ments so as to enable me to take for pay, the following articles; corn, flour, meal, bacon, hemp, flax, country linen, and a variety of other articles. 'Tis hoped no one will ask credit, as I shall keep no book, it will be necessary pay- ment should be made when the truck is taken away.
HUGH CRAWFORD, Main Street, corner of Main Cross-street.
Commissions for England.
I PURPOSE departing for England, on Monday, 29th August, via Philadelphia, and shall return in the spring—any persons want- ing articles from thence, will find it a good op- portunity to procure them on reasonable terms.
I have patterns by me of many kinds of goods, and lists of a great variety of articles, particularly of Mathematical, Philosophical & Astronomical Instruments and Apparatus—a pattern book of Tools and Implements in vari- ous branches, and a complete catalogue of Books, with the prices annexed, from the store of Lockington, Allen & Co. London, who are esteemed the cheapest book-sellers in the world.
I will procure the above, or any other arti- cles, on the best terms, and bring them over with me, for a reasonable commission; or will transmit any other kind of agency business.
Those who advance the money will have a considerable advantage, and respectable refer- ences will be given for their satisfaction; but I have no objection to advance the money myself, on their paying a deposit.
John Wrigglesworth. Lexington, July 28, 1806.
N. B. Those who have accounts against me are requested to send them in for settlement.
A great variety of PAMPHLETS For sale at this office.
TO RENT, A large and convenient two story FRAME HOUSE, with a kitchen and shed room, situated on Main-street in the town of Lexington, adjoining Mr. Oliver Keen's. For terms apply to the publisher in said town. ALEXR. PARKER. Lexington, July 24, 1806.
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY.
JACOB LAUDEMANN, advises his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from Lex- ington, about three miles, on Henry's mill road, where he will carry on as usual. He will also keep a constant supply at Mr. Joseph Hud- son's store, in Lexington, by wholesale and retail, opposite the court house, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash; he will give from three to nine months credit, on giv- ing bond with approved security. Persons ap- plying may be furnished with the different kinds of Snuff, Rappée and Scotch, all kinds of Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Se- gars, all of which I will warrant equal, as to quality, to any manufactured in the state.
JOHN BRYAN, SADDLE, CAP, & HARNESS, MAKER.
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to the citizens of Lexington, and the public in general, for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement of business in this place; and now informs them, that he continues to carry on business in Main Street, near the Printing Office, where those who may please to favor him with their commands, can be furnished with any articles in his line of bus- iness of the best quality and at the most reduced prices.
N. B. I can furnish Fire-Buckets so con- structed as to add to the strength and beauty, and to prevent the waste of water which com- monly attends those made on the old plan. The citizens of Alexandria, and Baltimore hav- ing experienced the good effects of those Buckets in saving water in time of fire, that they unanimously approve of them.
REMOVAL.
LAWSON McCULLOUGH. TAILOR,
HAS removed his Shop from High-street, to a new framed house on Main and Mill-street, ad- joining Mr. Lewis Sanders, and nearly opposite Mr. Joseph Gray's Store. Those Gentlemen who may please to favor him with their cus- tom, may depend on having their work done with dispatch and punc- tuality, and in the newest and new- est fashion—He has for the accom- modation of his friends and custom- ers, (and a little for himself) laid in a general assortment of the most suit- able trimmings for cloaths, and a few pieces of genuine Constitution cord and Indian Nankeens, all of which will be sold on the most reason- able terms. Be so kind Gent- lemen as to call in and judge for yourselves.
I am the public's humble servt. 12m Lawson M c Cullough
WARM & COLD BATHS.
THE public are respectfully in- formed, that I have, at considerable ex- pence, in addition to my former Baths, (on a permanent spring on my premises) erected three new Bathing Houses, one of which is solely set apart for the La- dies' use.
The use of Baths, warm and cold, were so general with the ancients, and par- ticularly in warm climates, and the ad- vantages to be derived from them, not only to persons in health as a luxury, but also in various acute diseases, where ex- cruciating pain has been relieved, and sudden death often prevented, by the use of the warm bath alone; as well as the advantages to be derived both to child- ren and persons of mature age, from the use of one or the other, as the faculty may think adapted to their case, will, the subscriber trusts, ensure the countenance and support of the citizens and others to the accommodation he hopes his baths may afford. Himself and attendants, will, from day-break 'til nine at night, wait on gentlemen; and careful female servants are provided to attend at all times on such ladies as may be pleased to encourage the attempt he has made to add to their convenience and comfort.
G. A. WEBER N. B. Dr. Buchanan, in England, and Count Rumford, a native of our own country, with numerous other writers of eminence, have so fully set forth the ad- vantages of Warm and Cold bathing, that the reading of their works, it is pre- sumed, will be amply sufficient to ensure remuneration to the owner, for the ex- pences incurred in the present undertak- ing.
Persons may pay each time of bath- ing, or engage for the season. Lexington, 3d June, 1806.
Taken up by Zachariah Barr, Jessa- mine county, a
BRIGHT BAY HORSE,
had all round, better than fifteen hands high, 7 or 8 years old, no white nor brands perceivable. Appraised to 80 dollars. Posted before me the 30th day of May 1806.
PETER HIGBEL, j. p. j. c.
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD.
To the Editors of the Western World.
GENTLEMEN;
The illiberal and abusive man- ner in which I have been assailed, both in public and private, by Gov- ernor Greenup, relative to a com- munication which, at your request, I made, and which corroborated the truth of your statement of the conversation that passed in my pre- sence, renders it incumbent on me to address you, and through the me- dium of your press, to place the af- fair in its real and true light.
The Governor, after trying a va- riety of methods to invalidate the truth of that communication, has at length stumbled on one, which he thinks is an invulnerable sanctuary for his crime, and will safely shield him from all the obloquy attendant on his duplicity; but I trust the can- dour and independence of the peo- ple of Kentucky, will spurn with that indignation which it merits. The impotent and miserable subter- fuge which his excellency has fled to, and although I may be but "a boy," will do me that justice which the nature of circumstances emi- nently entitles me to.
In order that the object of my vi- sit with Mr. Wood to the Gov- ernor, may be properly understood, it will be necessary to enter into a nar- rative of the circumstances that produced it. A few days prior to the emission of the first number of the paper, Mr. Wood called on me at my room, and requested that I would accompany him to the palace and introduce him to the Governor; observing, that the Editors of the Western World had commenced an investigation of a conspiracy, form- ed about twenty years ago, for the purpose of annexing Kentucky and the adjacent territories to the Span- ish government—that he had been informed by Doctor Marshall, the Governor was possessed of impor- tant information relative to that af- fair, and he wished to obtain a com- plete knowledge of every circum- stance that tended to shed light on the transaction. I accordingly ac- companied Mr. Wood to the Gov- ernor's. Having introduced him, and being invited to take seats, Mr. W. immediately acquainted him with the object of his visit, in the precise terms in which he had just related it to me; the Governor an- swered, he would furnish him with any information he possessed, "with great pleasure," and thereupon re- lated the conversation as stated in the first number of the paper—there may be, and I believe is, some vari- ation in language; but I am confi- dent, in substance, it is strictly and truly stated—After the Governor had gone through his account, Mr. W. asked him, "if he knew any thing relative to the several officers who were to fill the posts of govern- ment under Spain?" He replied, he "did not of his own knowledge; but there had been rumours in cir- culation, not only stating who they were, but also the different appoint- ments which they had been prom- ised." Mr. W. then enquired, if Judge Sebastian had not been talked of, as their Ambassador at the court of Madrid? The Governor answer- ed, such had been the report; but added, that however strong circum- stances had confirmed its truth, and however much he had believed it as an individual, yet he did not feel authorised to state it as a fact, and therefore, did not wish the informa- tion made use of in the investigati- on. A variety of the like enqui- ries and answers occupied the re- maining time we spent with the Gov- ernor; from which, relying per- haps too much on his veracity, I was induced to take up a very unfavour- able opinion of the public conduct and character of gentlemen, for whom I had ever before entertained the greatest veneration, and until then, had viewed as the most splen- did ornaments in the political char- acter of Kentucky. I may have been imposed on by my credulity, and may have been premature in forming and expressing my opinion; but I had no reason to question the correctness of the Governor's state- ment. The people of Kentucky, for whose virtue and patriotism I entertain the highest respect, had honoured him with the first office in their gift; they had elevated him to the most dignified station in the State; the respect I bore for their opinion, was alone sufficient to in- duce me to credit his account. And I do here solemnly aver, that it was the narration of the Governor which alone induced me at that time, to form the opinion I have since en-
tertained, relative to the guilt of the characters charged.
Having nothing to hope or fear from any man, I have avowed my impressions and sentiments relative to the truth of the account given of the Spanish Association. I did so publicly on the 4th of July, as may be seen by reference to a toast given by me on that day, which was en- tirely predicated on the information I had received from his Excellency.
In confirmation of the freedom with which the Governor has spo- ken of the conspiracy and conspira- tors, I am authorised to state, that he gave the same statement that has been published in the Western World, to Dr. Marshall, with this exception —he mentioned and implicated in- dividual characters to the Doctor, in much stronger terms than he did to Mr. Wood in my presence.
I know not how to repel the he- inous and unpardonable crime with which I am charged, of being "a boy." If a knowledge of my age will have the least tendency to pal- liate the offence, I beg leave to ob- serve, that I am now in my 23d year; and having never hitherto been accused of a want of truth and candour, I trust I shall not, like a certain great character in Kentucky, be one of those whose vices and fol- lies increase with their years, and who remain ignorant in despite of experience.
S. G. HOPKINS.
FROM THE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
Dear Sir;
Your courtesy will excuse the present trespass on your attention. I address you to communicate an important fact. It has been, in the form of experiment, laid before the public, that the numerous class of reptiles which inhabit the Lombardy Poplar, is fatal to animal life, if provoked to attack, and successful in the infliction of a wound. To the authenticity of the communication, I objected: because it was anony- mously handed to the world. Ne- vertheless, as it had obtained con- siderable credit in respectable private circles, I was induced, in company with several other Gentlemen, to institute experiments, whereby we might ascertain the fact.
The first subject of experiment, was a pigeon; but either defended by its plumage, or safe, because the reptile procured to inflict the wound, had, in its efforts to defend itself a- gainst the rough usage of the ex- perimentalists, exhausted its store of poison, and required some time to be again furnished with its weapon of mischief—the pigeon escaped un- hurt, and now lives in good health.
The second experiment had for its subject a young Guinea pig. Two of the reptiles were applied to this little quadruped, which, dur- ing the experiment, frequently ut- tered plaintive cries, as if wounded. The worms were applied to the mouth, nose and ears. They were irritated by unfriendly treatment to attack the pig.
About five minutes subsequent to the time of making the experiments, the pig appeared to be unhurt, and possessed its usual powers of life.
Called away by my professional duties, I left the pig with one of the gentlemen, who in fact was one of the chief conductors of the ex- periment. When I returned, the gentleman presented to me the pig. It was dead, and the gentleman as- sured me, that it died precisely for- ty minutes after I left it.
At the moment of my return, there were ten or fifteen gentlemen in my surgery, engaged in experi- ments on a kitten, with two worms. I was much pleased at the choice, as the cat is vivacious, and possesses a strong hold on life. In a few min- utes after the worms were removed, the kitten gave evident and unequiv- ocal signs of pain and distress. Great jactitation of body and limbs, are succeeded by long and suspi- rous breathing; which, in turn, were followed by quick and convul- sive acts of respiration. These symptoms of expiring life, continu- ed for about forty or fifty minutes, when they in some degree relaxed. The kitten for several hours, remain- ed low in its powers, and was scarce- ly able to maintain its ground, in a contest so unequal. In the evening it was restored to its mother, left it should suffer from inanition. It took nourishment, and for a short space, its claims to life brightened up; but this morning it is dead, and no ad- ventitious agency, hostile to its life, can be traced out.
The above experiments were per- formed in the presence of a confide- rable number of gentlemen. The agonies of the kitten, were observed
by at least forty or fifty persons. The experiments were conducted fairly, and every care was used that we should not be imposed on. The animals chosen for the experiments, were possessed of their usual vigour and vivacity.
If the death of these two animals be not attributed to the venom of the reptiles, to what hidden cause, including the vigilance of so many persons, each anxious to ascertain the fact, shall they be referred? To me, incident? Surely not.
The subject opens to us a field of experiment. It is interesting, and highly important to society, and should not remain as only suited to the curious investigation of the phi- losophic naturalist. Its claims rise above the mere inquisitive research- es of speculative philosophy. That poison which is destructive to the in- ferior animals, particularly the fi- ne species, cannot be considered as safe to man.
The reptile of which I treat, is pretty evidently of the class of ca- terpillar, and in all probability, of that genus, termed by some of the enlightened French naturalists, the false or spurious caterpillar; which does not, after its chrysalis state, pass into a butterfly. This genus so nearly resembles the real caterpil- lar in figure and general appearance, as to be frequently, while in its rept- ile state, taken for the genuine ca- terpillar.
Some tribes of the caterpillar, so far from being innocuous, as they are generally conceived to be, are really poisonous. So far so indeed, as to occasion great pain, and excite high inflammation, upon having the down on their bodies slightly touched. And many other tribes, if we are to believe the histories given to us by those, who have paid attention to their economy, have near their sto- machs, small bladders or vehicles, filled with an acid, to the smell quick and penetrating, and of very active properties. Is this their mean of annoyance or defence? Is it their magazine for war?
Accept the homage of my esteem, most respectfully yours.
J. B. DAVIDGE. THOROWGOOD SMITH Esq. Mayor of the city of Baltimore.
I HAVE FOR SALE, A truly house woman, thirty two years of age, and of good constitution, is an excellent cotton spinner, and sews and knits well—Price £80.
MATTHEWS FLOURNOY. Fayette county, July 29, 1806.
FOR SALE.
The subscriber wants to sell his proper- ty where he now lives, on the upper- end of Main-street, Lexington: con- sisting of about 152 feet, binding on the above street. The whole, together, or part, so as to suit the purchaser; one half cash, and the other half in good trade. There is a good well of water and pump on the lot he lives on—the buildings are of logs—the lot is about 62 feet front, and the other two which are inclosed in one, are under good post and rail fence. Possession may be given immediately for the last mentioned two lots, and the other not till the first day of April, 1807.
BENJAMIN LLOYD. July 13th, 1806. 13t.
FOR SALE, At a low price for Cash,
A HOUSE AND LOT, ON High Street, opposite Short Cross Street. The house is 20 feet in front, and 28 back—the lot 50 in front, and 182 back, with requisite buildings, and a fine garden on it. Apply to Mr. Robert Frazer, Main Street, the next house above Mr. Satterwhite's Inn. 3m July 8, 1806.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Strayed or stolen from the subscriber, out of the pasture of John Maxwell, Esq. near Lexington, on Friday night the 18th of July, a BROWN HORSE about fifteen hands high, six years old, a natural trotter, if branded it is thus I on the near shoulder, has a small star in his forehead, has some saddle marks, and on the left side of his back a small fore, has a lump on his right jaw occasioned by a kick or stroke when young, has the appearance of having one stone, but not so in reality, has been lately shod all round with three old shoes and one new one. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to the said John Maxwell or William Porter near to Frankfort, shall receive two dollars and reasonable charges; or if stolen and the thief se- cured, shall on conviction of the thief receive twenty dollars reward, paid by 12t THOMAS KENNEDY.
Clarke county, to wit: Taken up by George Webb, living in Winchester, a
BLACK HORSE, fifteen and a half hands high, supposed to be 8 or 9 years old, has a star in his face, and a snip on his left nostril, ap- pears as though he had been worked, no perceivable brands. Appraised to fifty dollars. Posted before me the 14th of July 1806. JOHN WARD, j. p.

He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, AUGUST 2.
In this day's paper will be found an account of some experiments made with the worm from the Lombardy Poplar, by Dr. Dawidge of Baltimore. In Philadelphia similar experiments have been made, without any fatal effect to the animals.
The Rev. Mr. Rankin of this town, relates a case which occurred in Woodford:—He says a niece of his, was bitten or stung by the worm on the hand—that the place immediately swelled, and inflamed considerably, with great pain; but that Dr. Preston was called to her relief, and she recovered. It is further stated, that the Doctor was so fully convinced of the poisonous qualities possessed by the worm, that he had all his poplars cut down.
We were last evening blessed with a refreshing shower of rain, for the first time during the summer. Should it continue reasonable, it is hoped there will still be a sufficiency of grain made for home consumption; but it is feared we shall raise nothing for exportation. The fields of corn, and in fact every other vegetable, exhibit the most dreary prospect; yet we hope that the rains of the last evening will materially revive them.
The Kentucky Musical Society, will give a CONCERT, of Vocal and Instrumental Music, on Monday the EIGHTEENTH inst.
A report having circulated, that Dr. Moore had declined his pretensions as a Candidate for Congress, at the next election, a contradiction of the report, from some of that Gentleman's friends in Shelbyville, was sent us last week. It did not reach us until the paper was made up. The public are therefore assured, that Gentleman does not decline, but sanguinely hopes to receive the support of his fellow citizens. Pal.
COMMUNICATED.
Can Wood be any thing more than the puppet of a principal juggler, who sitting behind the curtain, is determined, demon like, to obtain revenge of men, whose firmness and integrity on former occasions, put him off the political stage, and consigned him to private life? Why do not men who have proof of the fact in their possession, drag him from his den, and put him into public view, in all his native colours?
Is Wood more than the forlorn hope of a wretched and desperate party, whose political profligacy long since, made them contemptible in this State, and recently deprived them of public confidence in others?
Wood says, that he begins to feel himself "treading upon most delicate ground." To hear Wood talking of delicacy , when he gets his living like the famous Scotchman of Edinburgh, would induce us to expect a w—e to prate of chastity, or the devil of religion.
Alarmed by the effects which are likely to follow from the mention of names, Wood resorts to innuendoes—no longer mentions names—and like most other cowardly assassins, he chooses to slink in the dark.
The dark and assassin-like innuendoes which Wood throws out against the memory of the late Col. George Nicholas, whose integrity, firmness and independence, sunk the Feds of Kentucky into insignificance, proves the motives with which the Western World was established. Federalists cannot hope to regain the power they have lost, except by destroying the reputation of every patriot, whether dead or living, whose principles and whose actions bear testimony against their conduct.
Who originated the Western World? Did the idea of it commence with Wood? or did the hint come from Richmond in Virginia? or from Federalists in Woodford and Frankfort? or was Federal gold the first promoter of its interests? Are not some proofs in the possession of men, who can throw some light upon these subjects?
Give me time, says Wood, and I will produce my proofs—and are we to depend upon a renegade's promises, who was never depended on wherever he was known?
Because Dayton and John Brown were friends in private, though they
opposed one another in Congress—and because the Rev. John Mason and John Brown are brothers-in-law—therefore, Wood seems to insinuate, that John Brown is not to be depended on. Would not the same be a good reason to induce the Feds to suspect Dayton or Mason? Good logic truly, for the people—but logic well understood by certain informants of Wood. Most people can tell what family in this State, has always been of one opinion.
Wood's friend, "An Observer," tells what is, and what is not known, relative to Col. Muter. Will the same writer repeat what (is well known to a few,) the dirty manner in which his friends obtained certain letters from Muter?
Does Wood write all that appears in the paper, nominally edited by another? or is he furnished with some things by the triumvirate?
For the Kentucky Gazette.
FELLOW CITIZENS: The news-paper published at Frankfort, styled the Western World , has become the World's Wonder . It sprung up like a mushroom, and no doubt has excited the astonishment of the citizens of every part of the Union. Various are the conjectures; a variety of opinions prevail, as to its origin and object.
The unwarranted and wanton attack made in this paper, in their history of the Spanish Association, &c. upon many of our most respectable citizens, who encountered every difficulty, and braved the storm, at a "time which tried men's souls," in the establishment of the first settlements of Kentucky, merits some attention, and ought to be carefully examined. Not because the charges are true, or can possibly injure many of the characters implicated; but because their artful, false statements, if not developed or contradicted, may lead many into error, create parties, and sow the seeds of dissention at home, while they are also calculated to lessen our standing and respectability in the Union, as a republican State, and to withdraw from us the confidence of our sister States, and of the Federal Government.
The Editors who have resided but a few months in our country, would make you believe, that they have obtained a perfect knowledge of a serious conspiracy, which commenced about twenty years ago, and which, by a strange concatenation of imaginary facts, they attempt to bring down to the present period, and positively assert, that even now, this conspiracy exists; that at this very time, there are many, very many high in office, and in the confidence of the people, in the Western States, who are traitors to their country. Can it be possible? Will any man of reflection believe it? No, fellow citizens: this conspiracy originated in the malignant breasts of a few designing men, who have forfeited your confidence, and abused the trust reposed in them; who are willing, even at the sacrifice of public tranquility and private happiness, to gratify their spleen, by a last vain attempt, to light up the dying embers of a protracted party. But they are disappointed—those men have fallen, never to rise again—Freemen will not be imposed upon—they will discover the views of the designing, and will expose them.
The history of the Spanish Association, is a medley of falsehood and assertion, entirely without proof to support it. After the 2d number appeared, proof was expected; but in the 3d number, the Editors tell you, it will probably take 40 numbers, to publish the whole conspiracy, with the documents to support it. What documents can they produce, which will establish their assertions conclusively? I believe, but few. If they have proof, why not produce it, and support each charge, as it is exhibited. They know their proofs will not stand the test, or be credited. They know that this history &c. is the fabrication of malicious men, and the facts only exist in their rancoured brain. However, the mountain is in labour, and will produce a mouse. They are trying to make it a great big nothing at all.
I should be pleased, and think it would be gratifying to many of my fellow citizens, if the Editors of the Western World, would answer the following queries:
What were the views of the Editors in publishing the history of the Spanish Association, Conspiracy? &c. From whom did they obtain their information?
Was it not principally from a connection of men, who have become unpopular on account of their political principles and treacherous conduct, one of whom forfeited the confidence of his constituents, by violating his promise, and voting contrary, to their known wishes?
Are not those men, or some of them, the avowed and implacable enemies of, and would they not go any lengths, to injure every man who is implicated in the Spanish Conspiracy &c.?
Do they not wish to divide the republican interest in the Western country, and thereby favour a return of the reign of terror?
Is it not their object to influence the State elections, by favouring a particular party?
What testimony can be produced in support of the history of the Spanish Association &c.? and when will it be exhibited?
When I am satisfied on these points, the public may probably hear from me again.
Rest assured fellow citizens, I am no conspirator—I have nothing to ask or fear from any party—the height of my ambition is to ascertain the truth.
"INDEPENDENCE."
Aug. 18, 1806. Some time in last month a son of Mr. Jesse Cravens near Hartford, in the county of Ohio, was bit by a Rattle Snake—he started immediately and ran about forty yards, when he fell and expired. Palladium.
To the Editor of the Palladium.
Fort Wayne, 20th June, 1806.
Sir, As much is said among the white people on the frontiers of the state of Ohio, and in the neighbourhood of Detroit, about the Indians of this country being hostile inclined towards them, I have to request you to be so good as to inform the public that the conduct of the Indians towards the white people, does not authorise a suspicion of this kind to exist amongst the whites.
My knowledge of the Indians, and my frequent intercourse with them, warrants me in saying to the contrary; that they are well disposed towards their white brethren.
I am, Sir, Most respectfully, Your most ob't. serv't. WILLIAM WELLS, Indian agent.
MUNGO PARK.
We are sorry to communicate to our readers, the death of this enterprising and indefatigable traveller, whose researches in Africa have been read with so much avidity, and afforded so much instruction. He was amply supplied by the British government with every thing necessary, to render his second tour through the interior of that country, of the highest benefit to mankind. He arrived at Goree, in a British ship of war in the month of March 1804; from which he ascended the Gambia, with about forty attendants, provided with portable canoes, and every thing necessary to render their travels easy and speedy—they had penetrated about 1500 miles into the interior, to a place called Sego, which Mr. Park described in his former book of travels. The number of his attendants had been reduced by sickness and death to three, exclusive of himself; the King of this place, after carrying him into every part of the city, which is walled in and considered the largest in Africa, and shewing them every curiosity which it afforded, had cruelly and brutally murdered him, together with his attendants. This intelligence is furnished us, by a gentleman recently from Rio Pongas, who received the information from traders from the interior country, and on whom reliance might be placed.— Charleston Courier.
MR. SAMPSON, the Irish Barrister, whose great exertions in defence of his suffering countrymen, have exposed him to so much persecution, and who has opposed nothing but candour, and magnanimity to it, arrived here on Friday the 4th inst. in the British Packet—The social qualities and various accomplishments of this Gentleman, will make him an agreeable acquisition to society. His talents will enable him to rank high amongst men of learning and genius; more still is due to him in regard to his private and moral character; but his highest praise is, that he never employed his abilities but in the conscious discharge of his duty, and that he deviated from the high road of profit and honour, that lay eminently open to him, not from any private ambition, but as an act of voluntary self-devotion, to the cause and relief of the unfortunate. (N. Y. American Citizen.)
A WHALER!
We hear, that on the 3d inst. the Stone Church at Port Tobacco, was
blown down, by the most violent wind ever experienced at that place. Hundreds of large trees were also levelled to the ground—and several houses utterly destroyed. A canoe, with a man fishing, was taken up out of the water, and carried upwards of a hundred yards, without hurting the man, to the plantation of a gentleman! Several persons were injured. (Washington Federalist.)
EUROPEAN POLITICS.
The intelligence, by the Liberty arrived at New-York, has once more deranged the calculations of our guid nunes —and exhibited the unsettled state of European politics.
Should it be a fact, that Prussia has made peace with England, and the cabinet of St. Cloud is not the sole director of that peace, then we hesitate not to say, that there will be war between Bonaparte and Frederick of Prussia.
The publication of the famous letter of Count Hardenburg, in which he asserted, that the treaty entered into by Haugwitz was unknown to his King, and unauthorised by him, must have convinced Bonaparte, that Prussia was not guided by one particle of regard for subsisting treaties, but would certainly have acted against France, had the least reverse of fortune happened to the French armies in Germany—if the publication of that letter has been the occasion of the change in the dispositions of the Prussian cabinet, and has led to the dismissal of Haugwitz—we believe it will be the last time that Frederick will have it in his power to temporise, or to hold the high rank, in the estimation of Europe, of being that power which could turn the fate of either of the belligerent parties.
Prussia may temporise and deceive Austria or England.
But Prussia will not be suffered by Bonaparte, to temporise with and deceive France.
That England will make peace with Prussia, and suffer her to retain Hanover, is supposing the spirit of England sunk very low indeed! It holds out but miserable prospects for new allies—or the renewal of old connections—or even of old hopes.
To suppose that France will suffer England again to hold influence over Hanover, argues but little knowledge of mankind—or of the politics of Europe—and of the character of Bonaparte.
If Prussia is not disposed to be just what France chooses her to be, Bonaparte will reduce and shape her to his mind—and we should not be the least surprised, to see Haugwitz exalted into the rank of a German Prince—and the petty dominions of Prince Joachim, extended to the Weiler, the Aller, or even to the Elbe.
These hasty reflections are thrown out, for the consideration of our merchants, whose interests might be affected by the adoption of any regulations in their foreign commerce; from the reports in the British papers—reports which the British papers most justly recommend their own subjects not to place any dependence on—the more rigorous blockade from the Elbe to Brest, announced by Mr. Fox, does not augur peace between France and England.
And our merchants may safely conclude, that if Prussia does not fight in conjunction with France, she must fight against her—And that if the Baltic is not shut by Prussian, it will be by French troops. (Aurora.)
FOR SALE,
A likely Negro Woman and child—enquire of the subscriber, living in Winchester, Clarke county. GEO. WEBB. July 23, 1806. 3w
My House at the Sulphur Well
Is ready for the accommodation of visitors. The benefit received from the water of this well, by those who have visited it for their health, will entitle it to rank among the first watering places in the State. JOHN M'CALL. Sulphur Well, 11 miles east of Lexington, Kentucky. August 2, 1806.
Whereas, in the year 1804, I executed a bond in favor of John Harrow, the sum of one hundred pounds, one half in cash and the other in property, in which credit is given for fifty pounds in trade with other small credits. I do hereby forewarn all persons from purchasing said bond, as I am determined not to pay it, as the contract has been since dissolved and the bond not returned. JOHN RANKIN. August 2, 1806. 4t
To the cultivators of Hemp.
DODGE HART & Co. Having rebuilt their Rope Factory on High Street, wish to purchase any quantity of found, well cleaned Hemp , for which they will give as high a price, and as good terms of payment, as any purchaser in Lexington. 3w
FOR SALE,
A Very excellent WAGON, with live Gees and the fifth chain, in complete order. Enquire of the printer.
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY young NEGRO WOMAN, well acquainted with house work—enquire of the printer. 1st August, 1806.
LOST,
ON the 26th inst. in Lexington, or on the road to Gen. Russell's Mill, a black leather
POCKET BOOK, containing a bond given by John Doyle to Nicholas Regan, and assigned by said Regan to me, for a negro; also an order in my favor, from James Rogers, on Thomas Wallace, for fifty shillings in merchandise; two notes for sale, one for sixty bushels, and one for five bushels, from Campbell & Sneedley to me, and a number of other papers of no use to finding the said book and delivering it to the subscriber, shall be rewarded. George Bryan sen. Near Lexington. August 2, 1806. 3t
LOST
On Saturday the 22d of June on the Tate's creek road, between capt. Venable's and Lexington, a new drab SUR-TOUT COAT, lined with yellow flannel, silk-velvet collar. The person finding, will oblige the subscriber by leaving it at Mr. Bradford's office. CHS. CALDWELL. August 1, 1806. 12t
WOOL CARDING MACHINE
By the 20th instant, the subscriber intends having machines in complete operation in Lexington for picking, breaking and carding sheep's wool into rolls, all which will be done at 10 cents per pound, with the addition of 2 cents for mixing wool of different colours, and Hatter's wool. The burs and sticks must be pounded grease to eight of wool, and the rolls will be so packed as to carry on horse back 50 miles without injury. Country linen, feathers and wool received in payment, if delivered at the subscriber's house in Lexington, will be attended to by the public's humble servant. D. S. NORTON. Lexington, August 2, 1806.
We the subscribers being fully sensible of the advantages arising from having our wool prepared on the Carding machine about to be erected in this place by Mr. D. S. Norton, beg to recommend it to the Hatters throughout the country, as being of very great utility in the preparation of our wool—must request those of our customers that have been in the habit of breaking their wool for hatters, to decline it and bring it in unbroken.
Patterson Bain. John Lowry. G. Adams jr. John Adams. Joriah Brady. Sourbray & Montgomery. William Smith.
A HANDSOME SEAT FOR SALE.
130 Acres of first rate Land, lying on Boone's creek, Clarke county, about 11 miles east of Lexington, being part of the late Col. David Robinson's military Ryefield tract, about 60 acres cleared, and under tolerable good fence, with three never failing springs of excellent water, and stock water in abundance the season throughout; a good peach orchard, and two dwelling houses, with other cabins adjoining. Gentlemen wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the premises. WM. ROBINSON JR.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
For sale 230 acres of first rate land, Four miles east of Lexington, adjoining Messrs. Bird and John Price, and Gen. Clark's Military survey—100 acres cleared, in two improvements, under good fence, well timbered and never failing water; good hewed log houses shingled roofs and stone chimneys on each, with 100 large bearing apple trees, and a number of peach trees. I will sell the whole or separate or together. Part of the purchase money to be paid in hand and a credit will be given for the balance. The title is indisputable, and a general warranty deed will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber one mile from Lexington. JOHN STARKS. July 18, 1806. N. B. The above land rents for two dollars cash an acre per year. 1t
TANNER'S OIL.
THE subscribers have for sale, a few barrels of TANNER'S OIL, of a superior quality. P. FISLER & SON. Lexington, July 31, 1806.

TO SOAR ALOFT ON FANCY'S WING. ORIGINAL. ANACREON'S 15th ODE.  COME here some youth the Muse has taught To mimic forms and picture thought, In all her virgin charms display My peerless love that's far away. Her lucid form before me streams And hovers round my precious dreams: Draw her ebon ringlets flowing, Golden light's around them throwing, Stream o'er the curls of silky twine, Sweets that breathe and tints that shine; Her brow in shadowy splendour trace, Glistening in the lines of grace Blending love with quaint reproof That bid rude gazers stand aloof. But where, fond artist, are the dyes To match the brilliance of her eyes? For while they 'ving lightning streams Love must saturate every beam. With liquid roses touch her cheek, Melioring blent with dimples sleek; Rubies then in honey dip To form her kiss-inviting lip. Thence, softening round with pencil thin Bound with bloom her dimply chin: But what sweet balm her neck may form With gilding lines and tinctures warm There all must live and breathe and move, That touch the peerless gait of love! A sunny veil be round her twined Loose, transparent, unconfined, Folkshere and there in amorous play May kiss her limbs and melt away, Just here and there a part concealing, In warmer light the rest revealing. Enough! fair artist cease thy wiles. She lives, she breathes, my charmer smiles!
REMOVAL. JAMES WIER, HAS removed his Store to the apartment in Mr. J. W. Sanders's large brick house, nearly opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office; where he is opening a large assortment of GOODS, just arrived from Philadelphia--consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEENS' & WARE. GLASS And will be sold very low for Cash, or suitable produce. He has also received per the Barge Ann, from New-Orleans, 40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, 6 Cent-johns Shrub & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campéachy Logwood, 500 lb. Blistered Steele, To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Merchandise Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
FRESH & GENUINE MEDICINES. Just received from Philadelphia, the following articles, viz. Rhenbarb, root and powder Jalap in powder, Columba root & powd. Squills root, Tumeric root, Ipecacuanha powder, Cinnamon bark, Cloves and mace, Sugar candy, Magnesia, white Sal borax, Camphor, Assafetida, Gum arabic, Gum tragacanth, Gum opium, Gums of various kinds, English saffron, Sal ammoniac, Cream of tartar, Flores sulphur, Aqua fortis, Oil of vitriol, Elixir of vitriol, Lavender compound, Laudanum, Tincture of rhubarb, Tincture of cantharides, Venereal pills, Ant-bilious pills, Anderson's pills, Lemon peel, Camomile flowers, Imported sena, Aloes, Blue vitriol, Quill bark, Sugar of lead, Sweet oil by the bottle Spirits of turpentine by the bottle, With a number of other articles, too tedious to mention, all of which will be sold at a low rate for cash, wholesale and retail. I will sell the whole furniture with the medicine, to any person inclining to purchase. J. M. SCHAWG. Opposite Mr. Bradford's Printing Office, Main Street, Lexington. N. B. DR. J. M. SCHAWG, cures ruptures effectually without an incision. He also cures the tooth ach effectually when the tooth is hollow, never to return to the same tooth. He gives his assistance in the various diseases incident to the human body, in the practice of Physic and Surgery. July 22, 1806.
FOR SALE. A NEGRO WOMAN, and two promising CHILDREN. Enquire of the subscriber, in Lexington. Henry Purviance. July 3d, 1806.
KENTUCKY, 6 Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1806. William Couch Complainant, vs. Turner, Higgins, &c. Defendants. IN CHANCERY. ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel--It is ordered, that James Adam and Lucy his wife, be made defendants in this cause; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Benjamin Turner, and the said James Adam and Lucy his wife, are not inhabitants of this commonwealth--On the motion of the complainant by his counsel--It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed, and that this order be inserted in some authorized paper according to law. A Copy. Atteste, THOS. BODLEY, C.F.C.C.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. ON the 26th of June at night, my shop was broken open, and two valuable SILVER WATCHES taken out; one of them capped with silver, maker's name, George Edwin, London, No. 483, a small clip out of the face at the figure 6; the other a common size watch, with a black silk chain and brass key; the paper in the case stained by being wet, some marks of rust on the balance wheel, the name and number not known. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said watches to me in Lexington. Edw. West.
FOR RENT OR SALE. THE Subscriber offers to rent the Tavern TRAVELLER'S HALL, for one year or a longer term, or to sell it for $25,000 payable in the following way, viz. Cash paid down, $4000 Negroes, store goods, cordage, tobacco, salt, iron, or, horses paid down, or approved endorsed notes at a short date, 3000 Land in the vicinity of Lexington, The balance in eight equal annual payments, with interest from the date, or four equal annual payments of half cash and half approved produce, with interest from the date, 17,000 $25,000 N. B. Any person who rents or purchases, may have the refusal of the furniture and stock of Liquors at a reasonable rate. Robert Bradley. Lexington, May 16, 1806.
KENTUCKY, Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1806. Albertus Bright, Samuel M c Ghee, John M c Ghee, complainants, vs. Thomas English, defendant, IN CHANCERY. ON Motion, leave is given the parties to make James M c Ghee, a complainant, and leave is also given the complainants to amend their bill, which amendment was accordingly filed; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorized paper agreeable to law. A copy. Atteste, Thos. Bodley, C.F.C.C.
NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment of a BOND, executed by me, as security for John Clark, lace merchant of this county, to Henry Caldwell, now a resident of Kentucky. The bond, according to my best recollection, is dated June 1790 or 1791, payable on the 25th of December following, and is for a sum somewhat exceeding one hundred and seventy pounds, Virginia currency. A late decree of Prince Edward county court has exonerated me from payment of the said bond; which was discharged by Clarke, in his life time, to Caldwell. John Nasb. Prince Edward, Virg. March 31st, 1806. zmaL
THE STAGE For the Olympian Springs, WILL leave Maj. WAGNON'S in Lexington, every Monday morning, and return on Saturday. The Stage is now furnished with excellent horses, and a good careful driver. C. BANKS. Olympian Springs, July 5, 1806.
Taken up by Arthur Parvin, living near the road leading from Lexington to Horseback's mill, A Chestnut Sorrel Horse, Three or four years old, about thirteen hands high, a small star, neither docked nor branded, appraised to 25 dollars, before me, JOHN HUME, j.p. Bourbon county, May 12, 1806.
Taken up by Thomas Donnel, living in Bourbon county, on Taylor's creek, A Black Mare, Twelve years old, fourteen hands three inches high, a small star in her face, and a white spot on her nostril, the left hind foot white as high as the middle of the leg--has with it a brown horse colt, with a star in his face, both appraised to 30 dollars. Given under my hand this 31st of May, 1806. SAMUEL DONNEL, j.p.B.C.
FOR SALE FOR CASH. A Likely Young Negro Man, That is active, strong and healthy. Enquire at this office. July 26, 1806.
FOR SALE, A Negro Boy, ABOUT 12 years old, likely, healthy, and well grown--Apply to the printer here. 3d June, 1806.
I BEG LEAVE TO inform my friends, late customers, and the public, that I have just received Fresh and Fashionable SHOES OF ALL KINDS, For sale at my Boot and Shoe Store , on Short street, next door to Mr. Keiser's tavern, and nearly opposite the Market-House, Lexington, to wit: Men's fine and coarse Shoes, Boys' fine and coarse do. Ladies leather Slippers, at 6s. 6d. a pair; do. Fanny Kid Shoes, do. Kid, with heels and spring heels, of all colours, do. Spangled and plain Kid of all colours do. Spangled and plain Morocco Slippers of all colours, Misses Kid and Morocco Slippers, Childrens' Morocco of all colours and Leather Jeffersons, &c. &c. The above articles I warrant to be as good as ever came to the state, or made in the United States; as I have none but picked work, I do not want to flatter the public with an advertisement, as the work will show for itself. MOROCCO SKINS of all colours, Leather, Shoe binding of all colours, and Shoe Strings, Cork Soles, and Black Ball of a superior quality--also, a few pair SKATES. Which I intend to sell at reduced prices. William Ross. June 30, 1806.
THE SUBSCRIBER Makes & sells woman's good lined and bound slippers at 69 a pair by retail. The quality of his work and the unusual low price, will (he conceives) secure him the encouragement of a discerning public, who have annually exported from this place from 20 to 25,000 dollars a year for the article of women's shoes; by their affording him encouragement in this partial experiment, they will soon induce other shoemakers to follow the example, and thereby stop the importation and save the money amongst ourselves. N. Prentiss, Adjoining the Prison, Lexington. N. B. Wholesale orders complied with on terms advantageous to merchants. Journeyman and apprentices wanted. May 23, 1806. tf
STOLEN Out of my stable lot, in Lexington, on the night of the 17th current, a dark bay horse, supposed to be about fifteen hands high, and eight or nine years old, with a few white hairs on his forehead, his mane inclining to the left side, rather a short tail, and some white hairs just above the left ham, appearing to have been occasioned by a rope tied round it, no brands recollected. I will satisfy any person amply who will deliver me the horse, or give such information that I get him--and will give 20 dollars reward for apprehending the thief. J. BLEDSOE. Lexington, July 23, 1806.
State of Kentucky, scil. Mason Circuit court, May term 1806. John Edgar, complainant, vs. Peter Lahra, defendant, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth--on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorized paper of Kentucky, for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teste, WALK. REED, D. CLK.
Woodford county scil. Taken up by Thomas Redd, living near Caldwell's mill, A BAY HORSE COLT, one year old, four white feet, and his legs white up nearly to the knees, a bald face and both eyes glazed, no brand perceptible; appraised to fifteen dollars. ROBT. ALEXANDER. May 5, 1806.
LOFTUS NOEL, TAILOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the Citizens of Lexington and the Public in general, that he has commenced business in the House lately occupied by Maj. Morrison, (on Short Street,) where he intends to pursue the same in all its various branches, and he hopes from his knowledge of the above business, with the strict attention and a desire to please, to merit a share of public patronage. Ladies and Gentlemen, who will be so obliging as to favour him with their custom, may rely on having their work done in the most fashionable and best manner, on the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. LOFTUS NOEL. N. B. One or two Apprentices will be taken to the above business. The Subscriber has for sale an excellent Coach with Harness, on low terms for Cash.
TO BE HIRED, A NEGRO WOMAN to the end of this year. She is well acquainted with cooking and washing, and can be recommended. Apply to the Printer. July 15, 1806. tf
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. 700 acres Military Land, lying on Brugh creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limelton to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a public house. 500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunham's-Town, seven from Williamsburg, and eleven to twelve from the Ohio river. 1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brugh creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T. 5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, containing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones. 4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chinworth. 3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood. 1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M c Millin. 1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river. 325 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared. 116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on that tract are considerable improvements. A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, nda adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had. For further particulars enquire of Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscriber.) JOHN JORDAN Jun. Lexington Kentucky, January 18, 1803.
FOR SALE. A Great Bargain may be had in that HANDSOME SEAT OF LAND WHEREON I now live, of 451 acres, lying on David's fork of Elkhorn, in Fayette county, eight miles from Lexington; there is about 120 acres of open land--the dwelling house is brick, two stories, 47 by 22, finished in a neat plain manner--two grist mills in good repair, having lately been built anew, the dam and all the under works of the mills are locust timbers; and the mills are generally allowed to grind faster than any mills in the quarter; one pair of the stones are French burrs--the springs and flock water are very extensive, and was never known to fail--There is likewise on the place a distillery, convenient to the mills. I will take 15 dollars per acre for it in cash, selling the whole together, or I will sell 100 acres with the mills and distillery on it, for £600 cash, which is the greatest bargain that has been offered for sale any where in the quarter--two fills, one of 127 gallons, the other of 60 gallons. Rate the improvements at only a moderate price and the land will not come to 40 shillings per acre--a few negroes between the age of 12 and 18 years would be received in payment--it is needless to mention further particulars, as any person wishing to buy can view the premises. For sale also, the stud horse LAMPLIGHTER. It is well known that his figure and blood is equal to any horse in the state, and as a foal getter is in as high repute as any other horse known of--I will take 1000 dollars for him, and no less--two or three good geldings would be received in payment. John Rogers. Lexington, July 1, 1806. tf
10 CASH WILL be given for three or four Likely Young Negro Men, Under good character, from the age of 17 to 23. Enquire at the store of S. & G. Trotter. Lexington, July 1, 1806. tf
TO BE SOLD, On Friday the 15th day of August next, ALL MY STOCK OF HORSES. Consisting of three full bred studs, several fine geldings, and a number of fine brood mares and fillies, about half of them full bred. Nine months credit will be given the purchasers upon giving bond with approved security to T. Streffly. July 14, 1806. t Aug. 15.
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living on the head of Jessamine creek in Jessamine county, on the 23d of June, a negro man named PETER, about 43 or 4 years of age, slender made, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of an uncommon brisk, lively walk, rather of a down look when spoken to. I will give ten dollars if taken in the state, & all reasonable charges if delivered to me; or if taken out of the state twenty dollars and all reasonable charges. James Coger. July 9, 1806. tf. pd. 3s.
TO BE HIRED, A NEGRO WOMAN to the end of this year. She is well acquainted with cooking and washing, and can be recommended. Apply to the Printer. July 15, 1806. tf
NOTICE. Those gentlemen who have borrowed Surgeon's instruments from Doctor Samuel Brown, while he resided in Lexington, are requested to return the same as quick as possible, to Doctor Elisha Warfield, now in Lexington. June 20, 1806. tf
SALT! The public is informed that the works at the United States Saline, below the mouth of the Wabash, are now conducted with so much spirit and success, that the quantity of salt now is greatly superior to the demand: several thousand bushels having been accumulated in store; the price is reduced to five shillings Virginia currency, per bushel. April 19, 1806.
LAST NOTICE. ALL those indebted to the late firm of Seitz & Lawman, John A. Seitz, Seitz & Johnson, John A. Seitz & Co., John Jordan jun., John Jordan junior & Co. and John & William Jordan, are requested to come forward immediately and pay off their respective accounts to CURTIS FIELD, who is hereby duly authorized to receive the same. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured, that indulgence will not be given beyond the first of March, when suits will be indiscriminately instituted. J. Jordan jr. N. B.—TOBACCO, HEMP, and HOGS' LARD, will be received at the market price, in payment. Lexington, January 28, 1805. tf
MADISON CIRCUIT CT. June Term 1806. Joseph Moore, complainant, vs. William Drydet's heirs and Samuel Rice, defendants. IN CHANCERY. ON motion of the complainant, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Rice, is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ordered that the said absent defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, to show cause, if any he can, why the complainant's bill shall not be taken as confessed, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette two months, agreeable to an act of the general assembly of Kentucky, &c. A copy. Teste, Will. Irvine C. M. C. C.
BLUE DYING. MRS. KEISER, takes this method of informing the public, that she has commenced the Blue Dying business, next door below Mr. Hulton, the faddler, where she will dye cotton, yarn, and thread, or any kind of home made cloth, which she will warrant to stand its color, as the dyes with hot dye. She will dye the above articles as cheap as they can be done any where in Lexington, and receive produce in payment. February 25, 1806.
TOD'S WARM & COLD BATHS, In his Stone-House, on Water-Street, Lexington, HAVING completed four Baths for the accommodation of persons wishing to use them--The terms will be, for a single ticket of admission, a quarter of a dollar; but persons who take six tickets may be supplied for one dollar. Each ticket will admit one person. Ladies and Gentlemen will find every attendance provided at all hours of the day and night, if called for. Wm. Tod. July 1, 1806.
J. BLEDSOE, Has fixed his residence in Lexington. HE will continue to Practice Law in the Circuit Courts, which he has heretofore attended; also in the Court of Appeals and the Federal Court at Frankfort. His office is the one lately occupied by Mr. James Hughes. He means to be punctual in the discharge of his professional duties. Lexington, June 25, 1806.
BOURBON CIRCUIT COURT. May Term, 1806. Thomas Rule Complainant, vs. James Twineham & others Defendants, IN CHANCERY. The defendant Twineham not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that he do appear here on the third day of the next August Term, and answer the complainant's bill--That a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for eight weeks successively, in some one of the Gazettes of this State. A copy. THO. ARNOLD, CLK.
To be sold at the plantation of Charles Webb, dec. on Monday the 11th day of August next, on the waters of Elkhorn (David's fork) Fayette county, ten miles east of Lexington, the following property, to wit: Horses, mares and colts, among which are several mares and colts equal, if not superior to any in the state for blood, figure, size and activity. Also, the stock of cattle, sheep, hogs, house-hold furniture and farming utensils, &c. &c. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums above forty shillings, by giving bond with approved security. Those who have any demands against said estate will please to make them known. POLLY WEBB Admr. ISAAC WEBB, Admr. June 18th, 1806.