Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-04-05 00:00:00

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Lexington, Ky. which if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead Letters.
Richard Allston, Rebecca Allston, Thos. Arville esq., Thomas Allston, K. Arville, Mr. Atkins, Saul Acres, Nat. Athby, B, George Bruce, James Berry, Henry Bath, Thos. L. Butler, Lindley Blanton, Eliza Braw, Will. S. Brown, Will. Bartlow, John Brown, Rehn Brashear, Jean Baptiste, Abraham Buford, Joseph Bryan sen., Moses Barber, John Blanton, William Brown, Joseph Bryant, David Bell, Albert Bright, C, John Click, Thomas Cotton, Major Cheatham, James Conquest, Tumber Clarke, John Crab, Will. Colhoun, John Cammock, Lazarus Cox, John Canady, Joseph Christman, Peter Connaway, Ruth Cox, Rev. Joseph Craig, D, John Devely, Will. Duckey, Robert Dennis, Mr. Dawson, F, Elisha Galloway, John Graves, James Goodman, James Gray, Elijah Groom, Thos. Grafton, Mary Goffom, H, John Halding, Brice Hobbs, George Heital, Thomas Hord, John Healey, Isaac Harris, Nathaniel Harris, John Hudson, George Harr, I, Alben James or Jacob Todhunter, Thomas Johnson, A. H. Iskeef, William Jones, K, Lewis Knuckols, Gen. Thos. Kenady, Francis Kertly, L, James D. Lane, Simon Laughlin, George Lingenfelser, Mr. Leavy Atty., John Lowry sen., James Leman, M, Will. Monteer, John Mallory, Charles Mills, Rufus Miner, John M'Neir, William M'Night, Willis Morgan esq., Charles H. Mills, Will. Mitigan, Butler Moore, Peter Mills, John Morrison, William M'Vary, M. Martel, Thos. Moore, Capt. Moore, Maj. Saml. Meredit, N, John P. Oldham, George Oglesby, Saul Offut, P, Jonas Poer, James Presley, Thomas Paxon, Samuel Prior, Gilbert Park, Ralph Phillips, Thomas Pollard, R, John Rogers, Wharton Rector, Polly Roden, Joseph Ryman, J. Randal, Will. Rogers, S, Saml. Smith, Nancy Shaw or Archl. Shaw, Will. B. Summers, Will. Stothart, John Slater, Will. Spottwood, T, Bryant Stone, George Smith, Mason Satterwhite, George Simple, John Sheely, Bruce Seed, Gen. John South, Richard Sharp, William Thompson, Robt. D. Taylor, Doctor Tate, Mr. Gouin, Hubbard Taylor, Arthur T. Taul, Lewis Tapp, Israel H. Thompson, Bartholomew Taylor, John P. Thomas, James Trutt, James Tremble, Capt. Thompson, U, Benj. Urmstrong, James Vigus, Lewis Valcourt, Abm. Venable, Locky Vigus, Abraham Venable, James Venable, W, John P. Wagnon, John Whitmore, Danl. White, Richard Willis, Edward West, Isaac Webber, Ebenezer C. Walker, Samuel Wilkinson, Patrick Watson, John Whilcock, Belle Vinn, Fras. Walker, Isaac Wilsberger, Robt. Wilson, John Wert, Saml. Woods, Isaac Wells, Peter Wilson, Maj. Willson, Francis Will's, Mr. Wingate, James Warren, Isaac Webb, Caleb Worley, Adam Winn, James Winn, Olin Winn, Will. Linley, Thos. Winn, George Winn, John Wyatt, Benjamin Wenn, James Wood, Stephen J. Weider, Y, Leonard Young, JOHN JORDAN Jun. F. M. April 1, 1806.
L A W S OF THE UNITED STATES. (BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT Authorizing the sale of a tract of land, in the town of Cincinnati, and State of Ohio. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the disposal of a certain tract or lot of land, belonging to the United States, in the town of Cincinnati, on the Ohio, being the same on which Fort Washington was erected, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the said tract to be surveyed, and laid off into town lots, streets, and avenues, in such manner, and of such dimensions as he may judge proper, conforming as near as may be, to the original plan of the town: when the survey is completed, a plat thereof shall be returned to the Surveyor General, on which the lots shall be denominated by progressive numbers, who shall therefrom cause two copies to be made, one to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the other to the Register of the land office at Cincinnati; on the receipt of which plats, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the said town lots to be offered to the highest bidder, at public sale, to be held at Cincinnati, under the superintendence of the Register and Receiver of the land office, in the district of Cincinnati, on the same terms and conditions as have been provided for the public sale of the public lands of the United States. Six weeks notice shall be given of the day of sale, in at least two newspapers published in the State of Ohio.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO RAISE COTTON. THE subscribers adopt this method to inform the public, that they have constructed a COTTON MACHINE in Jessamine county, about one mile and a half from Nicholasville, on the road leading to Woodford court house, which will be ready to commence business by the 10th of April. William Moss, John Jamison. March 30th, 1806.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT whereas, on the 30th of January last, I passed my bond, with Thomas Dozier security, to Moses Biggers, of Madison county, for the sum of 120 dollars in property, payable, I think, some time in December next; this is therefore, to forewarn the public from trading for, or taking an assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to pay it, until said Biggers makes me a title to a certain tract or parcel of land whereon I now live, agreeable to his bond. Azariah Prather. Madison county, March 20, 1806.
BLUE DYING TO PERFECTION. I WILL colour cotton, linen or woolen, with a hot dye, and will warrant it to keep its colour—and because of the scarcity of cash, I have made my arrangements 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 to book, it will be necessary payment should be made when the truck is taken away. HUGH CRAWFORD, Main street, corner of Main & Street.
JAMES ROSE, Boot & Shoe Maker, RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and gentlemen of Lexington, 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 on hand an elegant assortment of ladies' Kid & Morocco Slippers, spangled and plain, equal to any imported, which he will sell at the lowest prices. Likewise a hand some assortment of childrens' Kid, Morocco, and Calf Skin Shoes. He has sent to Philadelphia for an additional supply of leather of the first quality, and intends receiving a constant supply every spring and fall. Gentlemen's Cossacks and Back strap Boots made of the best imported leather—A handsome assortment of fine black grain and calf skin shoes, and Gentlemen's Morocco Pumps made in the newest fashion and neatest taste—Boot Legs and Shoes cut to pattern for sale.—Merchants may be supplied with any of the above articles, nearly as cheap as in the Atlantic states. March 23 d, 1806. N. B. Ladies' Fancy Silk and Satin, made of their own pattern to measure. Orders punctually attended to and neatly executed. Sm.
10 Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, living in Winchester, Clarke county, Kentucky, a Mulatto Woman, about the age of 25—she is a handsome, likely wench, with a frame and features, very high nose, long black and bushy hair, cut short before. She had when she went away, one silver ear-ring in one ear and string in the other; had on a blue coating jacket bound round with green worsted ferrat, and a dark striped liffey petticoat, and generally wears a handkerchief round her head; but as she carried a number of other clothing, 'tis probable she will change her dress. She also carried off a GIRL CHILD, about two years old, very small for its age, and just beginning to cut its teeth and stand alone; the child is much darker than its mother. I will give the above reward if taken up and brought home, from any county within the state, or five dollars if secured in any jail so I get her again; but if taken up without this state and brought home, I will give five dollars and pay all reasonable charges. Geo. Webb. 30th March, 1806.
ily carried, or permitted to proceed, whether directly or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France; and in case of being forced by any casualty into any port or place hereby interdicted, shall not at any such port or place, voluntarily sell, deliver, or unload any part of such cargo, except so much as may be absolutely necessary to defray the expenses requisite to enable such vessel to proceed on her intended voyage; and generally, that such ship or vessel, whilst on such voyage, shall not be employed in any traffic or commerce, with, or for any person residing within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, and which may be recovered, shall be distributed and accounted for, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for one year, and no longer. Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That at any time after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient, and consistent with the interest of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue the restraints and prohibitions on the commerce aforesaid. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 28, 1806. APPROVED TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT To suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all commercial intercourse between any person or persons resident within the United States, or any person and persons resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, shall be, and is hereby prohibited: and any ship or vessel, owned, hired or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons resident within the United States, and sailing from any port of the United States, after due notice of this act at the Custom Houses, respectively, which, contrary to the intent thereof, shall be voluntarily carried; or shall be destined to proceed, whether directly, or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and also any cargo which shall be found on board of such ship or vessel, when detected and intercepted in such unlawful purpose, or at her return from such voyage to the United States, shall be wholly forfeited, and may be seized and condemned in any court of the United States having competent jurisdiction. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That after due notice of this act at the several Custom Houses, no ship or vessel whatever, shall receive a clearance for any port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in the actual possession of France: nor shall any clearance be granted for a foreign voyage, to any ship or vessel, owned, hired or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons, resident within the United States, until the owner or the employer for the voyage, or his factor or agent, with the master, shall give bond to the United States, in a sum equal to the value of the vessel and of her cargo, with condition, that the ship or vessel, for which a clearance shall be required, is destined to some port or place without the limits of such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and during the intended voyage, shall not be voluntarily
carried, or permitted to proceed, whether directly or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France; and in case of being forced by any casualty into any port or place hereby interdicted, shall not at any such port or place, voluntarily sell, deliver, or unload any part of such cargo, except so much as may be absolutely necessary to defray the expenses requisite to enable such vessel to proceed on her intended voyage; and generally, that such ship or vessel, whilst on such voyage, shall not be employed in any traffic or commerce, with, or for any person residing within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, and which may be recovered, shall be distributed and accounted for, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for one year, and no longer. Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That at any time after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient, and consistent with the interest of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue the restraints and prohibitions on the commerce aforesaid. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 28, 1806. APPROVED TH: JEFFERSON.
NEW-YORK, March 12. Extract of a letter from Captain Thomas Pemberton, of the brig Mars, of this port, to his owner, dated city of St. Domingo, Feb. 9th, 1806. "On Thursday the 6th inst. at day break, the English fleet hove in sight, in the South-East. Great numbers of the French seamen being on shore, employed in wooding and watering, it was not until seven o'clock, that the French ships got under way. These consisted of the Imperial, of 130 guns, the Brave and Alexander, of 74 guns each, the Jupiter and Diomedes, of 84 each, 2 frigates of 40, and one corvette of 28. "At 9 o'clock, the French formed the line; their frigates and corvette keeping within shore of them. At ten, the English headmost ship commenced her fire upon the French, and proceeded entirely alone, to break the line, and succeeded, the whole French squadron firing upon her, at least 20 minutes before the others could come up—she was entirely disabled. By this time, the rest of the British came up, consisting of six heavy ships, besides the one disabled; among which was the Dragon, Admiral Duckworth—The French Admiral, in the smoke, mistaking the Alexander for an English ship, fell upon her, and immediately cut away her masts by the board, which rendered her entirely useless. "Two English 84's now came alongside of the French Admiral, and knocked the ports of his middle and upper decks into one, so that the decks, from the weight of metal, from the main hatchway forward, fell down upon the lower deck, and crushed many poor fellows to pieces. The French Admiral being wounded, and finding it impossible to escape, ran his ship, the Imperial, on the rocks to leeward of the city. The Diomedes followed his example, and all the other ships struck their colours, and were taken possession of by the British. "The French ships all fought
bravely with the exception of the Brave, and she struck the third round. It is reported, that they cannot find more than 320 of the crew of the Imperial, which consisted of 1350, including 200 soldiers. The Diomedes had 250 killed, before she went on shore, and many were drowned and killed in attempting to climb the rocks. "The English ships have suffered very much, both in their hulls and rigging, and although they captured the vessels of the enemy, they have not much to brag of. I saw the whole of the engagement from the tops of the hulls. "The result of this battle is fortunate for the St. Domingo traders, as the French were going down the coast, to plunder and burn the brigand ports, so that had it not happened, many of our American vessels must have been taken, and of course condemned. The people are in some consternation about the English fleet, now off. They seem to have had another engagement to windward, as there is a French line of battle ships off the harbour dismantled; and an English fleet came this day in sight, and one of the 74's has lost her mizen mast. They cannot be any of the fleet that were engaged the day before yesterday. This statement may be relied upon as authentic." From Natchitoches, Feb. 3. "For some time past the Spaniards have been taking new positions and drawing in near us. About a month ago they established a post about fourteen miles from this town, on the Nagaoches road, at Quindletie's Old Place, as it is called, and their patrole came within a league or two from Natchitoches, and it was a general circulating report that they intended to take possession of all the country west of Red river. The commanding officer at this place received orders from the President of the United States, a few days ago, to remove them by any means that might be found necessary; to the west side of the Sabine river; the substance of this order was immediately officially communicated to the commander of Nagaoches, who returned for answer that a compliance with the order would not be conformable with his instructions, and signifying his intention to maintain the positions he had taken, &c. upon which, early in the morning of the 5th inst. Capt. Turner, Lieut. Piatt, Ensign Duforet, and sixty men from the garrison at Fort Claiborne, were detached for the purpose of removing all Spanish soldiers, &c. they might meet with, to the other side of the Sabine, and in case of resistance to repel force by force, they arrived early in the day at Quindleties where they found an officer and 29 men, to whom marching orders were immediately given. A variety of unsuccessful pretences were made use of by the Spaniards to procure delay, (as was supposed) until they were re-inforced; they however, without offering any resistance moved off. Capt. Turner remained till the next morning on the ground, and after burning the house marched on after them, when to his great surprise, found them again encamped about three miles only from Quindleties, where they were removed from, the officer still offering frivolous excuses for his slow retreat; they were again started, and Capt. Turner pursued them, close in their rear towards Sabine, and no further intelligence has been received of them at the date of this. Apprehensions are entertained that the Spaniards may be reinforced, and make a stand before they cross Sabine; if they should, a conflict must ensue; or if they appear in arms again on this side the Sabine, no ceremony will be used with them; they will escape fighting only by their speed." Mississippi Herald.
FROM THE ENQUIRER. BONAPARTE AND THE WAR IN EUROPE. An article which appeared in this paper on the 11th, relating to the affairs of Europe, but mostly concerning Bonaparte, deserves, and is now about to receive notice; and it deserves the more, because altho' the writer evidently appears to be misled by erroneous prejudices, yet he has communicated his sentiments in a bolder temper, than is usual for those who have said any thing concerning this extraordinary man.

The coalesced powers of Europe, control the sea? Or Russia, Austria and Prussia, who lately divided Poland, unoffending, brave and generous Poland, who had given no provocation, but who had upon former occasions, armed to assist and save her neighbours? Russia, who governs the numerous tribes and dialects, which are to be found in a space of almost 1200 miles square? Russia, who incorporates province after province, with an ambition which appears to be insatiable and boundless? Russia, who seems ready to overwhelm the rest of Europe? These, yes, these are the powers who combine against France and her government, under the illusory professions, that the ambition and power of Bonaparte threatens subjugation to the world. Why not speak in a more intelligible language and say, because the genius, the talents, the intrepidity and the energy of Bonaparte threaten to produce a new and philosophic era? An era, which will restore the rights of free government, and the blessings of civilization, to countless millions? While Bonaparte is multiplying the blessings of civilization to the people of France, in a manner which has no example, Russia cause her Barbarians to march from the extremes of her empire, to stop this philosophic course.
What are the chances of success? The Emperor Napoleon enjoys a power, a popularity, and an influence, which was never surpassed, and has been seldom equalled. The French nation is bound to him by the ties of interest, pride and gratitude. He not only commands numerous and well disciplined armies, but all France is ready to rise and march. This is not because they are awed by the terrors of despotism, as some pretend, but because every intelligent man in that empire, knows, that the real design of the coalition, is to humble France, to prescribe a government, and to circumscribe her to contracted limits. It is well known, that Bonaparte has made great and beneficial changes, in the interior of France, and has exercised the power which has been conferred upon him, not less for the prosperity of his country, than for his own glory. And while this opinion predominates, a cordial support, in the hearts of the French people may be expected.
All these things are evident. The interior of France, and the convictions of every man who has seen that country, manifest and declare these truths. Nor will Bonaparte's greatest enemy, or most vindictive calumniator, pretend to deny them. But evident as these things are, a powerful and implacable coalition has been formed against him. Great Britain, Russia, Austria, and Sweden have armed. The power, the numbers and wealth of the contracting parties, give great room to apprehend, that they would overthrow the French empire, and prescribe a new destiny for that country. Those who recollect that Bonaparte, without fame or experience, entered Italy with a disorganized army of 36,000 men, in the year 1796; that in the course of that year, he annihilated five armies, always superior in number, to that which he commanded, and even threatened Vienna; those who also recollect, that in 1799, he again entered Italy, by a way supposed to be impassible for troops, over mountains and precipices, covered with eternal snows, and that he again, reconquered and recovered Italy from superior forces, anticipate different events. If Bonaparte, with such inadequate means, could perform such achievements, now when he is supported by all France, when he can call forth at least half a million of men, is it likely that he will be overthrown by the fame coalition?
The combined powers seem to have calculated the prospects of success from their own strength. They have looked over the map of Europe. They summed up the numbers of their subjects. They have calculated upon their own zeal, the bravery of their armies, and the loyalty of their people, but seem to have forgotten, that it was Bonaparte with whom they were about to contend. The celebrated campaign of 1796, the battles of Montenotte, of Dego, Lodi, of Areola, of Castiglione, &c. and still more, the battle of Marengo, were all forgotten. Fatal delusion! They have routed and unmuzzled the lion. They have been driven from post to post. They have found no refuge, no security, even in retreat.
For what purpose was the combination formed? They say for preservation. But Bonaparte knows well enough, that the real object was, to effect a revolution, which would terminate in his destruction. They pretend to be influenced by a regard for the independence, happiness and security of other nations. But who are they who make these professions? Great Britain, who enslaves and directs the destiny of 40,000,000 millions in India, who oppresses Ireland, and endeavours to
control the sea? Or Russia, Austria and Prussia, who lately divided Poland, unoffending, brave and generous Poland, who had given no provocation, but who had upon former occasions, armed to assist and save her neighbours? Russia, who governs the numerous tribes and dialects, which are to be found in a space of almost 1200 miles square? Russia, who incorporates province after province, with an ambition which appears to be insatiable and boundless? Russia, who seems ready to overwhelm the rest of Europe? These, yes, these are the powers who combine against France and her government, under the illusory professions, that the ambition and power of Bonaparte threatens subjugation to the world. Why not speak in a more intelligible language and say, because the genius, the talents, the intrepidity and the energy of Bonaparte threaten to produce a new and philosophic era? An era, which will restore the rights of free government, and the blessings of civilization, to countless millions? While Bonaparte is multiplying the blessings of civilization to the people of France, in a manner which has no example, Russia cause her Barbarians to march from the extremes of her empire, to stop this philosophic course.
What is it which Bonaparte has required from Great Britain? It is the freedom of commerce, precisely as it is claimed by the United States. What did he ask or expect from Austria or Russia? peace, social intercourse and good neighbourhood. How often has the tranquility of Europe, and the existence of France as a nation, been disturbed and jeopardized by a coalition of the same powers? Thrice has Austria exhausted all her resources, in an unprovoked war with France. Twice has peace been granted almost at the gates of her capital. The generous victor, so far from wishing destruction to that empire, added to its strength and resources; and hoped, by a policy so disinterested, by a conduct so liberal, to have excited the regard, the gratitude and confidence of the Austrian cabinet; but these expectations were illusory. Austria disguised her real sentiments. She wanted time to mature new projects, to form new coalitions, to organize new armies, and to execute the purposes of rankling vengeance. She wanted to destroy her benefactor.
He to whom these things are unknown, is ignorant, yes, too ignorant to form even a rational conjecture, much less to deliver an opinion; and yet how well do we know that there are many who, in the fervor of erroneous zeal, sincerely will that the coalition may not only defeat, but destroy Bonaparte. They employ their faculties in ridiculous and peevish fancies; instead of facts they offer suspicions; instead of arguments they pour out invectives. By this and other means, they become the echoes of the wills and wishes of savage and ferocious Russia, of despotic Prussia, of proud, insolent and faithless Austria, and all-grasping Britain. They look back upon the achievements of Bonaparte with hatred and with fear. They listen to every trivial tale of slander. In this way they form a mighty mass of accusation, and totally forget the benefits which Bonaparte has conferred on France in the restoration of order, the overthrow of anarchy, and the splendor of a couple, both public and private, both military and civil, which has never been equalled. Nay more: they torment themselves with fears, which are futile to the disappointed hopes and projects of the coalition, and disregard the admonitions of philosophy and political justice.
Who is he who can say, that the liberties of all other nations, would not be endangered, if the combined powers should succeed against Bonaparte? Is there any thing in the name of American, or in the atmosphere of Great Britain, concerning this country, which did not exist 30 years ago? If India is subjugated; if the Africans are carried into bondage, a bondage which ends only with life, by that nation, who does America escape? is it because her trade is lucrative, or because the chance of conquest and subjugation does not exist. Give success to the coalition against France and would not that chance immediately arrive? Would not another set of Goths and Vandals overrun the south of Europe, and introduce their semi-barbarous manners and customs? Would not the same numerous and well disciplined armies which could effect this object in Europe be sufficient to make a new division and prescribe a new destiny to America? Let France be conquered, let Bonaparte be crushed, and what then will prevent a similar fate to America? Will the conqueror forbear, will they be kind and clement, or rather will they not transport their sanguinary legions to our peaceful shores. If Great Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia should succeed in Europe, what power on this earth can stop their course? Although it may be admitted that something is to be feared from Bonaparte, it is very evident that much more is to be feared from the coalition. If the means of India, the cries of Ireland, the slavery of Russia, and the bondage of Africa, make no impression, is it likely that they will regard the American charter and parchment?
The friends of the coalition have ra-
fed and support a continual yell against Bonaparte. They pretend to consider France as a land of slavery, where no voice is heard but that of military despotism, and that no principle or condition there exists between an absolute master and unconditional slave. How untrue and delusive is such conduct! The existence of France as a nation, does not depend on Bonaparte. The same spirit, the same enthusiasm, the same love of country, which excited her and formed armies to triumph over the organized legions of England, Austria, Russia, Prussia, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily, &c. still exists and animates that nation. Nor is it reasonable to suppose that the heroic temper which enabled them to oppose such mighty hosts, before Bonaparte was known, will disappear when animated by his talents and his example; or that the combination would have reasonable hopes to proceed, if Bonaparte should be destroyed by means of assassination, or should fall in battle. If Bonaparte was conscious that he had played the tyrant upon France, would he have drawn from the capitol, would he have passed her limits, would he have marched his legions, would he have advanced five hundred miles into the enemy's country? These facts speak in terms which cannot be answered or contradicted.
But to sum up the whole, it seems to the writer of this, that this is a war of national independence against despotism and subjugation, of civilization against Vandalism, of philosophy and political right against craft, ignorance, prejudice and slavery. More than twelve centuries have elapsed since the civilized world was overwhelmed and conquered by ignorance and ferocity. The rights of humanity and political justice are now about to be asserted, and civilization may, and it is hoped will be carried even to the deserts and wilds of Siberia.
PACIFICATOR.
We view the following as entitled to but little respect on the score of truth; we merely publish it as a humorous quiz , which may perhaps excite a smile among the lovers of fun . Says a New-York paper, "A correspondent of the city of Washington, informs us, that his excellency the Tunisian ambassador, has made from the government of the United States, a formal demand of seven wives for the use of his seraglio! In his memorial he represents that his establishment of this nature in his own country consisted of fourteen, but to show his respect for the religious prejudices of the United States, as well as to give a signal proof of moderation by which he is animated, he is willing to accept of half that number. The Secretary of State, it is said, has informed his excellency, that a plurality of wives is not allowed by the laws of the land; that his excellency would probably find it a matter of no great difficulty in the city of Washington to supply his seraglio to a much greater extent than his establishment at home; but that government could not permit such a measure to be adopted under the sanction of its authority. The ambassador, it is added, has applied to the Secretary, that his veneration of our laws is most profound; that if seven be thought too great a number, he will further evince his extreme moderation by reducing his demand to four: that "God is Infinite;" and that no less a number will be accepted. Here, says our correspondent, for the present, the matter sticks."
REMOVAL. LAWSON McCULLOUGH. TAILOR,
HAS removed his Shop from High-street, to a new framed house on Main and Mill-street, adjoining Mr. Lewis Sanders, and nearly opposite Mr. Thos. Hart's Store. Those Gentlemen who may please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done with dispatch and punctuality, and in the neatest and newest fashion—He has for the accommodation of his friends and customers, (and a little for himself) laid in a general assortment of the most suitable trimmings for cloaths, and a few pieces of genuine Constitution cord and Indian Nankeens, all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Be so kind Gentlemen as to call in and judge for yourselves.
I am the public's humble servt. Lawson McCullough
Taken up by Casper Shront, on Slate creek, near the Iron Works, one Sorrel Mare , small blaze in her face, three years old past, three white feet, natural trotter, about 14 hands high; appraised to 50 dollars. Potted before Thos. Hcs. Montgomery county, Nov. 8th, 1805.
"Truth to his charge—" He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, APRIL 5. Gentlemen of science, and the friends of literature in Lexington and its vicinity, are requested to attend the examination of the Students of the Transylvania University, which will commence on Monday next—the junior classes will pronounce Oration , in the University Hall, on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, beginning at 4 o'clock; and the senior classes, in the Presbyterian Meeting-house, on Wednesday, beginning at 10 o'clock A. M.
The house of Mr. John Mills, on Hickman, was consumed by fire, on the 25th ult.
London papers have been received at New-York to the 1st of February. They mention the death of Mr. Pitt and Lord Cornwallis. The new minister is not yet known.
Died, in the city of Washington, on the 18th ult. General James Jackson, a Senator in Congress from the state of Georgia. The members of both houses of Congress have agreed to wear mourning for a month, and the house of representatives have, by an unanimous vote, enrolled him on the list of our distinguished revolutionary patriots.
The flock of foreign intelligence appears to have been exhausted at a single meal—and the guidance now have time to enquire, and wonder, what the devil Bonaparte will do next? (Aurora.)
For the following interesting extract, we are indebted to the politeness of a respectable gentleman in this city:
EXTRACT Of a letter from the town of Washington, (Mississippi Territory,) dated 18th February.
"Lieut. Burke, Pay-master of our regular troops in this country, recently returned from Natchitoches, and arrived here last evening from Fort Adams. He informs us, that the Spanish Commandant at Natchitoches, came on to Natchitoches with the Marquis de Casa Calvo, when Capt. Porter ordered them both out of the territory ceded to the United States, which the Commandant refused to comply with. Whereupon, Capt. Porter proceeded with a strong party against the Spanish posts, drove the Spaniards from them, and pulled them over the Sabine river."
"That after this news arrived, a second person brought intelligence, that a party of 500 Spanish horse, had arrived to re-inforce the post; that a severe engagement had taken place between them and Capt. Porter, and that the Spaniards had been routed."
"This news is true, as Capt. Porter was determined to force the Spaniards over the Sabine river." (Per. pap.)
NEW-YORK, March 19. Last evening the fast sailing ship Oliver Elsworth, capt. Bennett, arrived at this port in 40 days from Liverpool. The news by this ship is upwards of 40 days later from England than heretofore received. The editors of the New-York Gazette having received London papers to the 1st of February. From the papers now before us, it appears that in consequence of the French victories, a separate peace has been concluded between the emperors of Germany and France.
This connected with the death of Mr. Pitt, as well as that of Lord Cornwallis, are considered serious events to Great-Britain.
The Star of the 31st of January, states that two gentlemen landed the day before at Dover from an American brig from Rotterdam, who laid great hopes were entertained in Holland, that a general peace would soon be brought about through the mediation of the king of Prussia.
It was also supposed in England, that soon after the organization of the new ministry about to take place that negotiations for peace would immediately follow.
The treaty of peace between the Emperors of Germany and Austria and France, shall be given to-morrow. It contains 24 articles, and was signed at Presburg on the 26th of December. It appears, that France is to possess all the territory beyond the Alps. The emperor of Germany renounces all the republic of Venice, and acknowledges Napoleon king of Italy; but it is provided, that, as soon as the conditions mentioned in the declaration made by Bonaparte when he assumed the crown of Italy, shall be fulfilled by the powers therein named, the crowns of France and Italy, shall be forever separated.
The titles assumed by the electors of Bavaria and Württemberg, are those of the king of Bavaria and king of Württemberg. This treaty comprehends Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden and the Batavian Republic, and allies of France. The independence of the Helvetic Republic is acknowledged. All the commercial relations of the contracting parties to continue on the same footing as before the war.
The emperor Napoleon has officially communicated to the Senate of France, that a marriage was to take place on the 15th of January, between his son prince Eugene, and princess Augusta, daughter of the king of Bavaria—and gives this as a reason of his not returning to Paris as soon as he otherwise intended. Bonaparte's communication on this subject is dated Munich, Jan. 6.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has for sale by the quarter-cask or barrel, 1st quality Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, do. Port do. do. —Cherry Bounce do. —4th proof Cognac Brandy, that has been —been four years in my cellar, —Holland Gin, —Loaf Sugar and Coffee, 1 bbl. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar, 1 chest Hyson Tea, & 2 boxes 1st quality Chocolate. Wm. Morton. Lexington, 2d April, 1806.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away on Christmas last, a Negro Woman named LETTY, belonging to the subscriber, she is about 28 years of age, of a common stature, spare and erect, fond of strong drink, and when intoxicated very insolent—Her clothing consisted of two or three white mouselin dresses, one of fancy chintz, salmon coloured linsey petticoat, white yarn stockings and good shoes, with fancy other clothing of good quality. I believe this negro was harboured for some time in and near this place, and if removed, no doubt is furnished with a pass to Clarke county, Bairdstown or Danville.
I will pay the above reward for the negro delivered to Wm. Morton. Lexington, 2d April, 1806.
STRAYED, From my farm, a few days since, A SORREL MARE.
about fourteen hands and a half high, no marks or brands recollected—It is supposed she will take the road to Minton county. Whoever takes her up, and informs me where she can be had, or delivers her to me, shall be rewarded by Robt. Barr. Fayette, March 31, 1806.
Clarke county set. Taken up by William Wills, on Little Stoner one RED ROAN MARE,
fourteen hands one inch high, 10 or 11 years old, her near eye out; appraised to 35 dollars. A copy. Teste, D. Bullock, C. C. C.
Taken up by Hugh Allen, in Woodford county, on the waters of Clear creek, near Cave's mill, a Bay Mare,
about 17 years old, with a star and snip, no brand perceivable; appraised to 60. Also, A Bay Horse Colt,
about two years old, with a star and snip, no brand perceivable; appraised to 90. before me. Lewis Castleton J. P. December 13th, 1805.
MADISON CIRCUIT SET. March term 1806.
Polly Weathers, complainant, against William Weathers, defendant, In Chancery
ON the motion of the plaintiff by her attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant William, is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ordered, that the said absent defendant, do appear here on the first Monday in June next, 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, *3* Wm. Irvine, C. M. C. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Mason Circuit court, December term, 1805.
Lewis Craig, complainant, Against Robert Bagby & David Ross, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant David Ross, having failed to enter 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 Alexander K. Marshall, his counsel, it is ordered, that the said David Ross do appear here on the third day of our next May 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, Walker Reid D. C.

TO SOAR ALOFT ON FANCY'S WING. For the Kentucky Gazette. THE DISCOVERY.
My Landlord knocked at my chamber this morning! Who's there? I have come sir to give you the warning, That the ladies have sent for you, over the way. The ladies have sent! What the devil's to pay! I know not said she—but may-hap there's a ball, A book, or a party—I know not at all. Send compliments back, and tell them I'll be in. When I've severed the bristles that sprout on my chin. To a man who has lived to see thirty long years, And would marry whenever the right one appears. To beseech for by ladies, when just out of bed. 'Tis no wonder fond fancies should fly in his head. How a fellow in such a predicament feels! Notwithstanding I dress'd me from head to my heels. Then in capsise order tripped over the way, To hear what these nymphs of Kentucky might say. My reception (so early) was rather too cool; I talked some, I walked some, but felt like a fool. After waiting an hour in awful suspense, I took up my hat and was coming out thence, When one of the ladies sent out for a bean, Who instantly waited her orders to know; I have only to tell you, said she, 'tis my rule. On the first day of April to, to gaze on a fool. How they laughed at the fellow! he turn'd to retire, Swore he'd not call again should the house be on fire. Then I like a minny discover'd my case, And the laugh was reiterated five times in the place. But the wit of it was, that the ladies for me Never sent! 'Twas the trick of my Landlady D! So that when I returned they were laughing all high, To think what a fool they had made of POOR I. April 1, 1805.
New-York Grand Literature Lottery, No. 4. Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, positively be-gins drawing in May next. 25,000, 10,000, 5,000 Dollars highest Prizes. Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, for sale at G. & R. WAITES, Truly Fortunate Lottery offices, No. 64, & No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York.
Where was sold in the two last lotteries, the HIGHEST PRIZE in each, and other capitals, to an enormous amount—amongst them were the following: No. 17199 (highest prize) $25000 3922 (highest prize) $20000 15928 $3000 13904 $2000 23596 $3000 28373 $2000 3978 $1000 20555 $1000 22515 $1000 Besides a great number of 500, 200, 100 dollar prizes &c. Distant adventurers, by forwarding bank notes of any description, to G. & R. Waite, in letters post-paid, may have tickets and saucers sent them to any amount, with the strictest punctuality, and perfect safety, to any part of the United States, and the earliest advice will be given of their success. Price of tickets Seven Dollars. 2m
TAKE NOTICE, THAT the subscribers will attend personally, or by agent, at the county court for Hardin county, on the fourth Monday in May next, for the purpose of establishing a TOWN on our lands, situate in Hardin county, on the waters of Little Clifty creek, a branch of Rough creek. Pickle Bitt & James Taylor, by James Love, ag't. 9th Feb. 1805. 2m3m
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, to the sheriff of Clarke county, greeting: YOU are hereby commanded to take JESSE HAUSKINS, if he be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body before the judges of our Clarke circuit court, on the third day of their next April term, to answer and say, if any thing he hath or can say, why Polly Hawkins, his wife, shall not be divorced from him the said Jesse Hauskins, agreeably to an act of Assembly entitled "An act for the relief of Polly Hawkins," passed on the 23rd December, in the year 1805; and further to do and receive what our said court shall in that part order; and have then there this writ. Witness, Samuel M. Taylor, clerk of our said court, this third day of March, 1806, and in the XIV. year of the commonwealth. Saml M. Taylor.
This is an action of divorce, founded upon an act of the General assembly, entitled "An act for the relief of Polly Hawkins," and passed on the twenty-third December, 1805—no bail is required. P. Hauskins. 32
THE subscribers will sell 237 acres of first rate LAND, about 2 1/2 miles from this place; it is the South part of that tract belonging to the heirs of David Perry decd. and bounded as follows; east by Wm. Allen Jun. west by Mr. Payne, North by col. James McDowell, and south by Mr. Payne—Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to capt. John Gardner, who is duly authorised to sell the same. Joseph & Saml. Perry. Lexington, March 14th, 1806.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN off from the subscriber, living in Frederick county, Virginia, about eleven months ago, a Mulatto fellow named BOB, aged about forty-eight years, five feet, eight or nine inches high, a blacksmith by trade, has a scar on his head about the size of a dollar or rather larger, which is not covered with hair; he is extremely fond of liquor, and insolent when drunk; was purchased of Mr. James Ware, near Lexington, Kentucky, about twelve years ago, and taken to Virginia—He has no doubt obtained a pass from some worthless person, as he could not have got to Kentucky without one. Any person taking the said fellow and securing him in any jail, or delivering him to Mr. Wilson in Lexington, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by JAMES HEARD. May 18, 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBER
TAKES this method of informing the public, that he has now on hand, A Handsome Assortment of BOOTS & SHOES; And intends keeping A Constant Assortment of The Best Imported LEATHER, From Philadelphia; and will prosecute his business in a way so extensive, as shall enable him to sell on better terms than has been usual in this state. Hugh Crawford. Main street, opposite A. Logan's and P. Bain's new brick houses. N. B. GLEMP, WHISKEY, and a variety of COUNTRY PRODUCE, will be taken in payment. BLUE DYING will be continued as usual.
FOR SALE, 18,000 Acres of Land,
ON the left hand side of the three forks as you go up the Kentucky, and at their junction. This land runs along the river three miles, and nine miles back. The bottoms are rich land; the ridges are capable of producing wheat, and other small grain. The pasturage is excellent for raising stock of all kinds, as it has a plenty of cane brakes, and peavines. All along the river is the sugar tree, wild cherry, and other woods common to this country. When you go back some distance, is the pine; which produces tar, turpentine, pitch and rosin; which will finally be valuable, independent of the wood that is upon the land. There is also a rock close to low water mark; that when the water is very low, shews clear salt upon its surface; and the rock itself tastes salt. There has been three water-witches (as they call them,) trying the experiment, and say, there is four feet square of very salt water at the top of the bank, which is not an hundred feet from the water; and close to it a very easy ascending hill, for several miles; and also the wood along the river. A coal bank within three hundred yards. There is also five valuable coal banks, which are near the river, with easy access to them. A coal yard and boat yard; and it is said, several salt-petre caves. The bottoms and along the creeks would produce good cotton or hemp. Lexington alone, independent of the country blacksmiths, consumes thirteen thousand bushels per annum. We will suppose Frankfort five thousand, which falls at the landing at one shilling per bushel, and twenty thousand might be sold: this might be made productive by a man of small capital. Independent of these advantages, the mouth of the three forks is the best fishing place in the State. In a small crib they can get five hundred pounds of fish in a day, and may get by a sein five or seven hundred barrels per annum. Tobacco, flour, beef, pork, tallow, hogs' lard, hemp, cordage, whiskey, or craft iron, will be taken in payment. Part credit will be given. If the whole cannot be sold, a half will be sold, or a third. A clear and indisputable deed will be given. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. Leavy Lexington, or at this office. Lexington, December 4, 1805. N. B. There are a number of acres of clear bottom land, and several log houses upon the above lands. Wm. Leavy.
FOR SALE, THE place whereon I now live, on 450 acres, lying on David's Fork of Elkhorn, with good improvements; about 146 acres of open land, the dwelling house is of Brick, two stories 22 feet wide and 46 feet long, two GRIST MILLS in good repair, and grind very fast, one pair of stones are French burr; the springs and flock of water was never known to fail. I will sell the whole together, and give an extensive credit on one fourth being paid down, or I will sell 100 acres with the mills and distillery on it, and give a considerable credit on one third being paid down. It is generally counted a very handsome place—it is needless to mention further particulars, as any person wishing to buy, can view the premises. Ithf John Rogers.
STATE OF KENTUCKY ss. Mason Circuit Court, December term 1805. John Rogers, complainant, vs. Joseph Downer defendant. Injunction. THE defendant 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 Alexander K. Marshall, his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of our next May term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed against him, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorised paper of Kentucky, for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teste, WM Francis Taylor Clk.
NOTICE. HAVING taken letters of administration on the estate of Mr. George Johnson, former ly of the house of Peter and Geo. Johnson, (who died in the island of Cuba in September last, on his way from New Orleans to this place,) we request all those who have claims against said estate, (if any there may be) to bring them forward properly authenticated, to that they may receive payment; those indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment. Richard Johnson, Peter Johnson, Adm'rs. Fredericksburg, Virg. Jan. 14, 1806. 2m
The co-partnership of SIMON & HYMAN GRATZ, EXPIRED by limitation, on the first of February, all persons to whom they are indebted, are requested to call for payment, and those who are indebted to them are required to make payment. The business in future will be conducted under the firm of Simon Gratz & Co. Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1806. 3w
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Doctors Saml. Brown and Elisha Warfield, are requested to call on Dr. Warfield, who is authorised to settle all debts due the firm, and close their accounts by paying them or giving their notes for the same due, and those who have demands against the firm are desired to bring them forward to Dr. Warfield for payment. Every person who knows that Dr. Brown has left this state, for Orleans, will see the necessity of this request, and will no doubt, avail themselves of the first opportunity to call on Dr. Warfield, who lives in the house that was formerly occupied by Dr. F. Ridgely, and close their accounts in one of the two ways specified above. DR. ELISHA WARFIELD Will continue to practice Medicine and Surgery in Lexington and vicinity. March 1, 1806.—tf
NOTICE. DR. SAML. BROWN, desires that all persons indebted to him, will call on Doctor Elisha Warfield, who is authorised to settle all his accounts and notes due him, before the expiration of his partnership with Doctor Warfield. The books are in his possession and all papers necessary to enable him to liquidate all accounts. FOR SALE, A large, likely, young and healthy NEGRO FELLOW, For a low price in cash.—It is to be stipulated that he is not to be sent down the river. Enquire of the Printer. FOR SALE, A PLANTATION on which I now live, containing 163 1/2 acres, within 5 miles of Lexington; about 80 acres of which are cleared and under good fence—There are two good dwelling houses on said farm, the one a hewed log house, the other a brick; a large double barn 60 by 25 feet, with other necessary buildings. Also a young bearing apple and peach orchard. No place is better watered than the above, having a cave, which is valuable, especially in the neighbourhood of Lexington. My price is £750—1000 dollars paid by the first of September next, the balance in two equal annual payments. W. STEVENSON. February 10, 1806. wtf
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Ghent; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; I assure 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 Brush 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 Chinivorth. 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 McMillin. 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, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and 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 13, 1803. } 1803.
WANTED, SOBER, industrious man, who is capable of driving a stage with four horses, to be employed in Driving the Mail Stage from Limestone to Frankfort, once a week, to commence on the first of May next—Application to be made to N. Willis, at Chillicothe, or Joshua Wilson, in Lexington. October 1, 1805.
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 fame in all its various branches, and hopes from his knowledge of the above business, with the strictest attention and a desire to please, to merit a share of 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 torus for cash. STRAYED FROM the subscriber in May last, a straw berry roan coloured MARE, three years old last spring, a white spot adjoining one of her fore feet on the fore part of the hoof, bulky mane and tail, had on an old bell. Also, a two year old GELDING, a dark or brown bay, a star in the forehead, a snip on one nostril, I believe his legs are all white, on the fore legs the white does not reach high up, a switch tail, a lengthy made coat. They were brought from Virginia last winter, by the Crab Orchard, and may have attempted to make that way—wherever will deliver the above colts to me in Green county, near where the Columbia road crosses the road leading from Stanford to Greenburgh, shall receive Five Dollars for each and travelling expenses paid for conveying them. WILLIAM WALDEN. Green County, Dec. 10, 1805. 412
JOHN GRANT, Painter, Glazier & Paper Hanger, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his shop to the house on Short street lately occupied by Mr. Loftus Noel Taylor, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches, extensively and with dispatch. Being now furnished with every necessary material, he will be enabled to complete any kind of work in the above line of business, in a neat and masterly style, and on the most reasonable terms. He returns thanks to those who have favoured him with their commands, and hopes from his ability and attention to business, to merit a continuance of their favours. Putty and Paints, by the small quantity always on hand. One or two apprentices will be taken to the above business—boys from 14 to 6 years of age, will meet with liberal encouragement, tf
FOR SALE, A Likely Negro Girl, ABOUT 18 years of age—enquire of the printer.
THE SUBSCRIBER, RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Lexington, and the public in general, that he has commenced the COACH PAINTING VARNISHING, JAPANNING & GILDING—also SIGN PAINTING, on Main street nearly opposite Mr. Wilson's Inn; those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch. I expect to receive from Philadelphia about the first of May next, a general assortment of paints and varnishes of the first quality. I shall keep a general assortment of paints ground and prepared ready for use; any person may be supplied by the large or small quantity, by the public's humble servant. HENRY D. ELBERT. Lexington, 25th March 1806. tf
NOTICE.—All those indebted to the estate of G. Madison decd. for property sold them in July 1804, and for debts contracted prior to the death of the said deceased, are informed, that their notes and accounts are in the hands of the subscriber, of this place. They are therefore requested to make immediate payment, as the situation of the estate will not admit of longer delay. John L. Martin, Ex'r to the estate of G. Madison decd. Lexington, Dec. 4th, 1805.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the late firms of Seitz & Laaman, 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 CENTUS FIELD, who is hereby duly authorised 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. J. J. Lexington, January 28, 1805, tf
A BARGAIN.
By which the purchaser may make a fortune more speedily, than by any other one offered in the state. I will sell the Tavern TRAVELLERS' HALL, Which I occupy, with or without the furniture and stock of liquors, for part Cash, part Store Goods, Negroes, or Country Produce, paid down; the balance in eight annual payments, with interest from the date; or in four annual payments of half Cash, and half approved produce, with interest from the date. The situation, convenience, elegance and custom of Travellers' Hall, are well known to be unequalled by any Tavern in the Western Country, and by but very few in the Union. If this property be not sold before the 10 April next, I shall not dispose of it afterwards, at least for several years. R. Bradley. Lexington, 14th January, 1806.
NEW SCHOOL.
MR. & MRS. GREEN, BEG leave to acquaint their friends in Lexington and its vicinity, that on Monday, the 6th of January, 1806, they intend opening an Academy for Young Ladies, where will be taught, the following branches of Education, (viz.) per quarter. Spelling, Reading, with all kinds of Needle Work, $3 Writing & Arithmetic, 3 English Grammar, Geography, &c. 2 Music, (vocal & instrumental) with use of instrument, 12 Such ladies and gentlemen who please to honour them with the instruction of their children, may rely on their using every exertion in their power, towards their making a rapid progress. N. B. The manufactory of Patent Piano Fortes, is carried on as usual.—Price 180 dollars. Mr. Green has just received from Philadelphia, an assortment of NEW MUSIC, which he offers for sale. Lexington, December 24, 1805. tf
STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, on Wednesday evening last, a Light Bay Horse, about eight years old, a large star in his forehead, a short docked tail, a natural trotter, has been broke to a pace, shod before, none recollected, about 14 hands high. Also, some time in March last, a Light coloured Sorrel Horse, about 10 hands high, 8 years old, blaze face, a natural trotter, has lost the sight of his left eye, which appears well except a white speck in the sight. Any person giving the information so that I procure either of them again, shall be liberally rewarded. Gary L. Clarke. Georgetown, March 4th, 1806. 4w
CALEB WILLIAMS, Boot & Shoe Manufacturer.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has removed his shop next door above the Bank, where he has on hand an elegant assortment of the best Boots and Shoes of every description. He has also an assortment of the best materials. Any gentleman can be supplied with any article in his business on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms. He hopes from his attention to business, to merit a share of the public patronage. March 26th, 1806. Three or four smart boys, from the age of 14 to 16, will be taken as apprentices to the above business.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Lexington, and the public in general, that he has commenced the COACH PAINTING VARNISHING, JAPANNING & GILDING—also SIGN PAINTING, on Main street nearly opposite Mr. Wilson's Inn; those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch. I expect to receive from Philadelphia about the first of May next, a general assortment of paints and varnishes of the first quality. I shall keep a general assortment of paints ground and prepared ready for use; any person may be supplied by the large or small quantity, by the public's humble servant. HENRY D. ELBERT. Lexington, 25th March 1806. tf

SUPPLEMENT TO THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE. AND GENERAL ADVERTIZER.
LEXINGTON, APRIL 5, 1806.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
THE possible extent to which political rancor may carry newspaper calumny is a problem, which like the infinite series, can never be reduced to a standard, or bounded by limits. Calumny, fertile in its resources, it boasts this advantage over truth, that truth is circumscribed, by fact, while calumny expatiates in a region boundless as the human imagination. Thus it is, that he who attempts to sully the lustre of a bright character, possesses infinite advantages over him who undertakes to clear away the blemish; all that the calumniator has to do, is to let loose his invention, Spargere ambiguas inter vulgus voces , and trust to the natural credulity of mankind for success—while he who defends, fights in the dark, against anonymous accusation, can only oppose statement to statement, and frequently takes the trouble of replying to an adversary whose name if signed to the publication, would, in all probability, throw a ridicule on the task of refutation.
Such are the reflections which have naturally suggested themselves to the mind of the writer of this article, on the perusal of two pieces published in a supplement to the Kentucky Gazette, on the 6th Feb. last, under the signature of An American . It is not much to the credit of the people of the United States, that every daring impostor and unprincipled adventurer, thinks that his anonymous scandal is to outweigh in their minds the tried service of a public life, and that the eagerness with which such publications are swallowed, should not only demand the antidote of refutation, but shew that the slanderer is not so odious as the slander is agreeable—This must have been the impression of the writer of the articles alluded to, since without a name, he boldly enters the lists against the established reputation of Governor Wilkinson, and trusts that the public, upon his naked statement, will, without a particle of testimony, condemn an officer, who has served his country for thirty years, in the most eminent employments, without enriching himself even to mediocrity.
The object of this writer, is in the first place, to prove that the territory of Louisiana is torn to pieces by the most "violent party rage and animosity," and in the second to throw on the Governor the whole odium of the dispute; as to the first point, admitting the fact, is either party moderate? if either be, this writer by his publication shews he does not belong to it—He laments that the country "is torn to pieces," and yet by irritating publications, endeavours to encrease the evil, and in the same breath in which he complains of party rage, proves that he is under its strongest influence. The evil he endeavors to magnify as much as possible, and like an imagination frighted with bug bears, raises a regiment of fictions which, he takes particular care to enumerate by their different titles, and appears to enjoy the importance of his discoveries with peculiar self-complacency.
To prove the existence of parties in this territory, is his main object; for he seems to think that he gives importance to himself and his statement by belonging to a party, by which, to use his own language, "the territory is torn to pieces"—this bad pre-eminence is to give co-
or to his tale—But what are the principles of this party which is mis-called American ? Let this writer's own expressions, denouncing the French en masse , be taken as an exposition of them. He asks why the public was not informed "that many of the French were on the side of the Americans, for that many Americans are on the side of the French I blush to admit" The wickedness of this declaration is lessened by its candor. This is the key, the touchstone of the publication. This rancor which persecutes en masse , and ascribes infamy to be the friends of a people, is surely innocuous, and little credit can be attached to a party who hospitably received and cherished in a country, deem it a disgrace to associate with its inhabitants.
But these parties were at one time under the names of the French and American —Where is the evidence of this? ere the invention of its writer—It may be confidently asserted that none such existed, unless because two individuals spread abroad the most idle and unfounded reports of fraudulent grants and anti-dated concessions, and involved the ancient French inhabitants in one indiscriminate, invidious censure, there must forsooth be an American party; by what open acts did the French combine into a party? They denied the truth of an odious imputation, and wished to acquit themselves in the eyes of government. This, it is to be presumed, constitutes in the imagination of this writer, a French party . It becomes a crime in the French to repel an outrage on their characters, and for an American to be on their side, raises a blush on the cheek of this fastidious paragraphist.
On this ground, it is, that the first allegation rests: let the reader of candor take which side he pleases, between a whole people denounced, and two unprincipled speculators, eager to fatten on their spoils; but in the name of decency, and in respect to the American name, let him not call the one a French and the other an American party.
Still this writer is determined that his party shall exist in some shape or other, and seems to take a strange pleasure in commenting on the miseries it has produced. He therefore again conjures up the phantom, under the formidable titles of the Judges and Governor's parties; as if the whole system of indiscriminate calumny, had been allied by a new system of opposition, and the bawlers about anti-dated concessions , had been joined by a considerable portion of the people. But was there a difference between the Judges and the Governor to give color to this misrepresentation? Let the fact speak for itself—A man of notoriously abandoned character, contrives artfully to obtain respectable recommendations to the President, for the office of one of the Judges of the territory—Having busied himself here in giving information to government, which, from the scantiness of the means of intelligence, was for a moment credited; and having some reputation of legal ability, he succeeds in his application, and the French inhabitants see to their utmost fear and astonishment, their professed enemy, the man who had denounced them, clothed in the robe of justice, and one of the arbiters of their lives and property—His swindling transactions still fresh in their recollection, his mean and infamous arts to promote litigation, his attachment to a member of the bar, who followed him with no unequal steps and who now sought but disputes with fresh avidity, together with one of his first decisions, by which he, with the assistance of the other judge, peremptorily set free eleven negroes for his favorite, without any trial by jury, filled them with emotions of terror and indignation—Complaints grew urgent, and land fraud upon fraud came to light, and the Gover-
nor was at last, to preserve the tranquility of the territory, obliged to investigate his conduct, and report him to the General Government.—This, it is to be presumed, is one of the grounds on which this writer triumphantly relies to prove that there was a Judges and a Governor's party.
Where else shall we find another foundation for this assertion. The Governor appoints an attorney general, the two Judges annul the commission, and appoint one themselves —The General Government is informed of the fact, and the Attorney General of the United States, declares that the Governor had a right to make the appointment. This, it must be presumed, is what the writer calls " a great assumption of power by the Governor ," and then proceeds from the conduct of Easton, and this instance of opposition by the Judges to the lawful authority of the Governor, to deduce the fact of the Judges party, formerly the American , becoming the Republicans , while to contrast them more effectually, the Governor's , formerly the French , becomes now the Federal party.
By such political legerdemain, it is thought that the people of the United States are to be cheated into a belief of the existence of parties in this country. A few discontented spirits, disappointed in their dream of plunder and of power, threatened with punishment or disgrace, raise a hue and cry against the governor, & with the words " principles, virtue, and republicanism " in their mouths, think that whatever may be the deep damnation of their transactions, public and private, the public will be gulled into a belief of their statements. To give these representations more weight, they wish to arrogate to themselves the name of a party , in preference to being denominated by their real one, a cabal . And although such is the general abhorrence of their principles and conduct throughout the territory, that each of them, around his own person, has created a frightful solitude, they still boast of their partisans, and in the face of the unanimous sentiment of the country against them, complain that " the territory is torn to pieces by the most violent party rage and animosity ."
Is there a man in the territory who is not impressed with a sense of the truth of this statement?
Do the names of Austin, Easton, Hunt, Lucas, Bruff, Carr, Hempstead and Darneille, form a party or constitute a cabal? Is the studied aversion with which all descriptions of persons have avoided their society, and shunned their intercourse, demonstrative of popular division or unanimity? have these persons relaxed for a moment in their endeavors to obtain from the people a testimonial in their favor? & does not their total failure in such attempts justly attach the imputation of hardened impudence to the disclavation "that the Territory of Louisiana is divided by the most vindictive partisans and violent factions?" We are as much incensed by the villain, as surprised at the impudence of the declaration.
It is therefore in vain that these characters wish to push themselves forward as a party; their only dependence is on their own merits and the Governor's demerits. Herein it must be admitted, that the struggle is unequal. Whatever force may be attached to anonymous publications, (of which one of the cabal Mr. Lucas, has been heard to boast the efficacy, and prognosticate the success in this instance,) the character of Wilkinson, independent, conciliatory, affable, disinterested, superior to sordid motives, must rise far above the knot of fraudulent jobbers and venal scribblers, who have assaulted it. The Governor, with the territory of Louisiana at
his back, can have little reason to dread their impotent malevolence.
This writer, after having, as he supposes, incontestibly proven the existence of parties in the territory, proceeds to a consideration of the Governor's political character and conduct, intermixing private scandal with public strictures. He generously admits, that the Governor declared on his first arrival in the country, " that he would put his foot on all party spirit ," although shortly before that sentence, he makes him guilty of the inconsistency of saying, that " he would prefer that every American in the country should have cause of complaint against him, than that a single Frenchman should say, Sir, I have reason to be discontented ."
Does this writer advance this as a fact? or is it another strain on his ingenuity, at the hazard of his credit? This intimate knowledge of the Governor's expressions, either argues a private confidence between him and the Governor, rather improbable, or the extremest ignorance in this people, of highly interesting sentiments, which to reach this writer, must have been openly published and declared. But it is here confidently asserted, that this writer is the first who has given the people of the territory any information on the score of the two sentences above related. No such public or private or public declarations of the Governor are known, and none such ever took place. The uniform practice of the Governor, since his arrival in the territory, gives the direct lie to the statement, and no American who has ever applied to him for aid, counsel or redress, will hesitate to declare, that whatever may be the executive demeanor to the French, his just application has not been neglected.
The same remark may be made on this writer's assertion, that Governor Wilkinson declared, "that the Americans here, were the empties of our jails in the United States." It is false in fact—the Governor never made such a remark, and it required even the hardened assurance of this anonymous calumniator to assert it.
But the Governor's predelection for the French, is accounted for on the score of interest . The French are rich, says the writer; therefore; to a man of a speculative turn, (such as the Governor decidedly is,) offer greater chances of bargains, than the Americans. This, to this writer's understanding, offers an easy solution of the problem. But if the Governor is of a speculative turn, why has not a single proof of speculation, since he has been in the territory, been brought in proof of this charge? If a fact could not be found, why has not the colour of probability, upon something like a reasonable deduction, been offered on its substantiation? No! to support this charge, he was obliged to consult the baseness of his own heart: for he offers no other reason in support of this opinion, than that " self-interest is well known to possess an unbounded influence over the human mind ." Upon such deductions rest the criminality of Governor Wilkinson!!
Not content in searching in his own breast for the motives of the Governor's fancied French attachments, this shameless scribbler has the effrontery to insinuate, that the Governor "puts a stop to the mortifying solicitations of his numerous and noisy creditors," by "his power of bestowing offices;" an assertion so ridiculous, that we are as much lost in pity for the impotent malice which suggested, as in indignation, at the lying audacity, which committed such a charge to the press. But in the first place, what creditor of the General's has had his mouth stoped by executive patronage? This writer does not undertake to state any. In the second,

what appointment can the Governor give, which could put an end to the mortifying solicitations "of a creditor?" Is it the office of a judge of the inferior courts? the trouble is great, and no compensation is attached to it—sheriff? clerk? coroners? In this country, they will scarcely afford a bare maintenance to a single man. The charge is as absurd as it is false, and rancour seems exhausted in its invention.
Passing over the florid stuff with which the American concludes his first piece, and in which with unexampled effrontery, he entreats the government, in the name of the people of Louisiana , to remove from office the man, whom but a few days before, they had cheerfully crowded around, to support against the malice of his detractors; as well as the commencement of his second address, wherein, as if untired with falsehood, he commences anew; but disinterestedly declares, " that nothing less urgent than the defence of the principles of republicanism, could induce him again to intrude ," passing far over to his learned discovery, that a good Monarchy is better than a bad Republic ; and his ingenious explanation of Pope's maxim—
"On forms of government let fools contest, That which is best administered, is best."
A sentiment which this disinterested friend to the rights of man, seems to have made a part of his creed. I come again to his main object, his attack on the character of Governor Wilkinson.
Again, in his setting forth, he resorts to the old hackneyed story of the country "being divided by parties," and that the Governor is at the head of one, and persecuting the other with all the vengeance of power ." Again is the existence of parties in the most solemn manner denied, and the evidence, of even the subscription of thirty names, in behalf of the cabal, demanded in proof of the assertion. The Governor then, cannot be said, with the slightest foundation of probability, to "persecute a party." Men lost to decency, and abandoned in character, swindlers by profession, and practising the very acts, concerning which they have raised such a clamour, he has investigated, detected and disgraced. Easton in his robbery of Fine and Gerrard—Hunt in his attempt to suborn Dodge, and his purchase of a concession, which he sells to Smith, and then prosecutes Smith for settling—Hempstead for receiving fees on both sides, and by a surreptitious and false affidavit, swearing that the Governor had packed a jury. Bruff as being connected with Easton, in one of his basest transactions—Carr in prevailing on a cripple of the name of Coan, ignorant of the provisions of the law in his favour, to sell his fine tract of cultivated land, on the river St. Francois, consisting of eleven hundred and fifty acres, French measure, for one hundred dollars, and with the hard-hearted coldness of avarice, refusing to yield up the prize to the prayers and entreaties of the victim of his credulity—Darneille; but of him I need not speak, his character is too infamous and notorious to be dwelled on. What shall be said of Lucas?—Lucas whose rancour exceeds common bounds, who hates with an enmity as deadly as death, and can put on the liberal garb of moderation, while his slanders strike to the heart; him the Governor has in no instance retaliated on, although attacked by him in a thousand different forms of offence, considered as the life of the cabal, and lately detected in the most unjustifiable, and cowardly mode of aggression, and detecting such conduct, a great part of which is levelled against himself, is called in the Governor's persecution.
Upon this ground it is, that this writer proceeds to charge the Gov-
ernor with "establishing his office into a court of inquisition," and that he takes upon himself to investigate the private character and conduct of "individuals."—But of what individuals? Of those who held public employments, and who might fancy that their office was their shield—whose example was more dangerous, because more public—whom the individual trembled to expose, and whose conduct was a matter of deep interest to the general government; since the respectability of that government here, depended on the integrity of the officers it interested. Nor did the Governor take an under advantage of any man; he always gave them notice of the charge, and the time and place of substantiating it; while his unprincipled opponents, hushed up their attacks in privacy, and by their secret affidavits, meditated the blow they did not dare openly to strike; trusting that the general government would credit testimony, of which the party inculpatated, had no notice; nor did the Governor, as the writer absurdly and falsely alleges, thus interfere with, or prevent the courts of justice from executing their legitimate functions. As chief Magistrate of the territory, he was bound to investigate enormities, upon complaint being made, and when investigated, to report them to the general government; but this certainly ousted no court of jurisdiction, nor prevented the due punishment of offences. It is true, that the Grand Inquest of the territory was arrested in their investigation of the frauds of Easton, then sitting on the bench, and severely reprimanded, for daring to call before them, and examine witnesses to his impositions, without the consent and approbation of the court's Attorney General. It is true, that the judgment of the general court reduced grand juries to a form, and provided a complete legal indemnity for the frauds and misdemeanors of a judge. After what has been said, is it to be wondered at, if the Governor felt reluctant to meet in the business of legislation; a man infamous and abandoned beyond the common measure of iniquity, associated with another, the open, sworn, and relentless enemy to himself, and of the territory? What honest man would have consented, knowing their sentiments and characters to commit the dearest interests of the territory into their hands? Among the causes of gratitude which this people are happy to acknowledge, they owe to the name of Wilkinson, that he had the fortitude to determine, that neither Lucas nor Easton should make laws for them.
I stop not for want of matter, but through weariness and disgust. Much slanderous matter remains to be refuted, much absurd and impertinent to be exposed; but it is painful to a mind possessed of the least feeling, to contemplate for a time, the dark side of the human character. Long since it was publicly boasted, that there was a member of this cabal, " who could write letters of eight pages in length to government ;" and this scribbler it is probable is the same, who has thus endeavoured to sew poison with his pen. Of him also, it was said, that the " news-papers would seem with his publications, on his way to the seat of government ." The last desperate hope is placed on this miserable shift, by the degraded, despised few, who have lost by his departure, one of their principal supports; but this, their extreme hope and last dependence, must fail them. The people of Louisiana trust too much to the justice of government, to the good sense and plain dealing of the people of the United States, to augur consequences injurious to their interests and happiness. With a firm reliance on the providence of God, and a well-founded expectati-
By Judge Lucas. † Maj. Seth Hunt
on of the justice of man, they anxiously, but confidently await the issue.
ANOTHER CITIZEN
Of St. Louis.
St. Louis, March 9th, 1806.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
SIR;
Having noted in your paper of January 30th, a publication of the notorious swindler and impostor Rufus Easton, in which he makes his friend James Rankin, swear "that I should have told him to pack a jury, to present him." [Easton.] Now that the publick may judge of the credit due to Rankin and his friend, the Ex Judge, I will take the liberty of stating the following incontestible facts. A few days previous to the last March court, Rankin declared in the presence of the Hon. Judge Griffin, that the character of Easton was so infamous, that he could get a general petition against him, to transport him out of the territory; that at the May general court, [after having associated with Easton,] he declared before the Hon. B. Parké, and M. P. Leduc Esqrs. whilst the Grand Inquest was sitting, that he could make the jury give any verdict he pleased; from whence may be inferred, the merits of the complimentary address to Easton. It is an obstinate fact, that he resigned his office of sheriff, to avoid a prosecution for mal practices; since which time, he has been discovered to be a wretch destitute of truth and integrity, a fugitive from Canada, where he abandoned his lawful wife, [a mulatto woman,] after having spent the property she brought him, and debauched a girl, with whom he now lives. It was only after this debasement, that he became the intimate friend and supporter of Easton, and those who know the man, do not wonder at the association.
JOHN MULLANPHY. St. Louis, March 10th, 1806.
Mr. Dan. Bradford.
The famous and complete Horse,
STIRLING,
Never been but once, and then by accident.
WAS imported from London by the late John Hoomes esq. of the Bowling Green, and extraordinary to relate, he won a King's plate at four years old, and another at five. He was considered while running, by Mr. Weatherby, the author of the racing calendar, and clerk of the course at New-Market, (as will appear by a letter from that gentleman) to be, if not the first, undoubtedly the second horse in England. The celebrated horse Hambletonian (supposed by some to be his superior, and the first horse then on the British turf,) paid him a forfeit of 500 guineas, on a match over the Beacon course, [4 miles 1 furlong and 138 yards] for 1000 guineas; Stirling was among the best racers that ever appeared in England; having won eleven races out of twelve, and when beaten, was undoubtedly the best horse that started, as he ran considerably off the course, and even then came in third.
STIRLING is a most beautiful bay horse, and descended from the best stock in England, as will appear from his pedigree below: he is upwards of fifteen hands and a half high, in very high form, extremely gay, with great strength and activity, and is a most capital stallion. Perhaps it may not be amiss to observe, that Stirling's racing was generally four miles, and with the best horses then on the turf: and in order to prove him a horse of great speed, I beg leave to refer the gentlemen of the turf, to the sixth volume of the Sporting Magazine, page 302 and 303, where speaking of the velocity of the Barb horses, and comparing them with the English horses, the following extract follows in page 303: "It is accordingly said, that the famous running horse Stirling, sometimes ran the first mile (of the New-Market course) in one minute, which is at the rate of 82 feet and a half in a second, an inconceivable swiftness, even supposing it a little exaggerated, as it is probable it was; but for further satisfaction, we find it confirmed by Dr. Mart. If such a velocity had continued some seconds, it might have been fairly pronounced, that the horse went swifter than the wind, it being very seldom that the most violent wind makes such way: the greatest known velocity of a ship at sea, is six marine leagues in an hour, and supposing the ship to take the third of the velocity
of the wind which impressed it, the speed of that wind would not amount to 80 feet in a second." The subscriber does not pretend to say but the above account may be exaggerated, yet from a fair construction of the extract taken from the Sporting Magazine, he concludes that Stirling was selected as the fleetest horse in England, to compare his speed with that of the Barb horses.
In 1794, Stirling then three years old, won a match of 100 guineas each, at Ascot, beating Mr. Crofsey's Victor (this was the first time he started.) He afterwards won at Egham, the Magna Charta stakes of 20 guineas each, fifteen subscribers, beating with ease Mr. Durands Play-or-Pay, and three others. In 1795, when the property of E. H. Delme esq. He won a 50l. plate at New-Market, Duke's course, four miles, beating lord Strathmore's Horatio, lord Grosvenor's Lilliput, and Mr. Girdler's Bishop Blaze. He won the Jockey Club plate for four years old, (round course) four miles, beating the duke of Grafton's Minion, lord Clermont's Repeater, and lord Grosvenor's Capricorn. He received a forfeit of 75 guineas from Mr. Kutten's filly at Epsom, and won the king's plate at Ipswich. In 1796, he won at New-Market the second class of the Oatland stakes, beating Mr. Wilton's Gullin, lord Grosvenor's bay colt by Pot8os, out of String, Mr. Bott's Trotteridge the duke of Bedford's Brats, lord Egremont's Fractions, and lord Darlington's Albourne. He afterwards ran with the winners of the other two classes, for the main of the Oatlands, which he also won, beating lord Richfield's Virret, and lord Grosvenor's Lilliput. The same year he won the king's plate at Burford, beating Mr. Bott's Trotteridge. In 1797, Stirling beat lord Sackville's Kitear, a match at New-Market, for 300 guineas each: received a forfeit from Sir Henry Vane Tempest's Hambletonian, in a match over the Beacon course for 1000 guineas, half forfeit; won a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, (seven subscribers) beating lord Darlington's St. George, and others, Duke's course, (four miles.) He was lame before his next engagement, and has not started since.
The above horse will stand the ensuing season (which will commence the 20th inst. and end on the first day of August following) in Lexington, and cover mares at thirty dollars the season (which may be discharged with twenty dollars paid within the season) with one dollar to the groom for each mare when put. To insure a mare with foal, fifty dollars, to be returned if such should not be the case, if the mare remains the property of the person who owned her when put to the horse. Attested notes for thirty dollars the season, or fifty for an insurance, to be sent with the mares, payable on or before the 15th day of October next.
Good and convenient pasturage is provided for mares coming from a distance gratis. They will be grain fed if required, at a moderate price. Great care and attention will be given to prevent accidents and escapes, but no liability.
WM. T. BANTON. Lexington, March 7th, 1806.
I hereby certify, that Stirling was bred by me, and was got by Volunteer (one of the best sons of Eclipse) his dam Harriet, by Highflyer, his grand dam by Young Cade, his great grand dam Childers by Second, out of the dam of Old Snap; the was got by Fox, her dam Gipsy by Bay Bolton, grand-dam by the duke of New-Castle's Turk, Byerly Turk, Talolet, Barb, Place's white Turk, out of a natural Barb mare.
THOMAS STIRLING.
Pittsburgh Warehouse.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has erected a large and commodious
WAREHOUSE,
On the bank of the Monongahela River, at the mouth of Wood Street, near to Mr. William Morrow's Tavern, which is now ready for the reception of any GOODS that may be directed to him. He flatters himself from the knowledge he has of this business, the convenient situation of the House, and the moderate prices he intends charging for Storage, to meet the patronage of a generous public. Any Goods directed to, & stored with him, will be safely delivered to the boat by which they may ascend or descend the different rivers, and care will also be taken, (wherein he may be requested to forward Goods) to send them by experienced and honest boatmen. He will also attend to the
Commission Business,
which Kentucky Merchants, or other persons may have done on very moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and customers for their past favours, and informs them as well as the public, that he has on hand, and will continue to keep,
A Handsome Assortment of DORSEY'S IRON,
Which he is determined to sell at the lowest terms for Cash or approved Notes. He expects shortly
A Handsome Assortment of PROBST'S CASTINGS.
Thomas Cromwell. Pittsburgh, Oct 15, 1805.