Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1806-12-04 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVIII.—Nº 951.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1804.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
This paper is published weekly, at two DOLLARS per annum, paid in advance.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
Banks & Owings,
Have imported from Philadelphia, and are opening for sale, on the lowest terms, in the house lately occupied by Messrs. John Jordan jun. & co. next door to Mr. Seitz's,
 British and Spanish superfine and common 5 road cloths,  Constitution and fancy cords,  Corduroys, Velvets, Velveteens, Jacquet, tambored & book muslins,  Humhums, Batias, India shawls, silk and cotton,  India, silk and cotton handkerchiefs,  Chintzes and calicoes of the newest patterns,  Irish linens, whole and half bleached,  Durants, Calimancoes, Wildbores, &c. &c.  Men's and women's cotton hose & socks, Nankeens, Turkey yarn, Tickings &c.  A complete assortment of different numbers. 
They keep a constant supply of baron, steel, castings and sheet iron of the best qualities, assorted, and Dry Mann's lick salt.
Millers can be supplied with Boulting cloths of the different numbers.
Lexington April 7th, 1804. tf
Thomas Love,
AFTER an absence of nearly twelve months from his old stand in Frankfort, near the Ferry and Ware-house, now informs his friends and the public that he has resumed his old place of
ENTERTAINMENT,
Where those that may please to call on him, may rely on meeting with every attention, both as to themselves and horses, that this country will afford. Private parties may have rooms undisturbed with the bustle of a Tavern; and gentlemen disposed to have private boarding, can be accommodated to their wishes.
Frankfort, Feb 22, 1804.
TO BE SOLD OR LEASED,
FOR a term of years, the FARM on which I now live, lying on the Kentucky river, in the county of Woodford, estimated at 256 acres, 80 or one hundred acres thereof cleared, affording most excellent pasturage, and convenient to very fine range. On this Farm there is a Dwelling House of sawed logs, of two floors, two rooms and a passage on the first floor, and three rooms on the second, with convenient out houses, an excellent spring, spring house, garden, and variety of choice fruit, also, appurtenances thereunto. A ferry, warehouse, and two other houses and out-buildings, capable of accommodating families. For terms apply to John Poffelthwait in Lexington, or on the premises, to the subscriber.
CHARLES SCOTT.
October 15, 1804.
MADISON CIRCUIT
September Court, 1804. Green Clay Complainant. Against Ralph Morgan & Als. Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his Counsel, and on his motion, it appearing to the Court that the defendants Peter Banta, Lear Banta, Abraham Demot & Hannah his wife, Abraham Titlot & Peggy his wife, are not inhabitants of this state; it is therefore ordered that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of their next March term of this Court, to show cause if any they 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 for two months successively. A Copy. Teste
William Irvine, C. M. C.
Bourbon county, ss.
Taken up by Samuel J. Dawson, on Summer, a Grey Mare, five years old, 14 hands 3 inches high, branded on the near shoulder CY; appraised to 35 dollars. A copy—teste
Will. Garrard jr. C. B. C.
August 31 1804.
FOR sale, the place whereon I now live, containing 450 acres well improved, and generally given up to be as handsome a place as any in Fayette county—the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long by 22 wide, finished off in a neat plain manner, and other necessary out houses; there is likewise a very fine grist mill with two pair of stones, one of which are burnt—the said mill, dam, and all were built anew about twelve months ago—the dam and all under works are of stout timber, which will stand at least fifty years without being impaired—there is about 130 acres of cleared land, springs and stockwater that was never known total. I will sell the whole together, or the mill with 50 or 100 acres with it, and give a considerable credit for half, the other half being paid down. For further particulars by applying to the subscriber, any person may be informed and shewn.
John Rogers.
Fayette county, Davy's Fork of
Elkhorn, April 16th, 1804.
TWO STILL FOR SALE.
ONE holds 127 gallons, the other 60 gallons. I will sell them low for cash. For sale, also,
The Noted Thoroughbred Horse, LAMPLIGHTER, which is equal in blood and beauty to any horse in the state, and his colts the same if not superior. I will take one thousand dollars for him—he is eight years old. J. R.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a 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 Chinneforth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M'Millin.
1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river.
325 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared.
116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern.
An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place.
The above described property will be sold low for Cash, Hemp and 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.
Wyatt & Redd,
COACH-MAKERS, LEXINGTON, K.
TAKE this method of informing
the public that they have lately procured a SMITH, who is thoroughly acquainted with making Rees Springs of the best quality; also, folding steps, joints for phaeton tops, &c. together with every branch of iron work belonging to the coach-making business, having served his apprenticeship in Philadelphia, and afterwards worked for the best coach-makers of that place and New-York. This will enable us to assure those who may favor us with their custom, that their work in all its various branches, shall be executed with neatness and the strictest fidelity, at a short notice, on reasonable terms.
October 25th, 1804.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING.
I WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 15. 6d. per pound.
HUGH CRAWFORD.
At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Cross-streets, Lexington.
September 13th, 1803.
N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the late firms of Seitz & Lauman, John A. Seitz, Seitz & Johnston, John A. Seitz & Co. John Jordan Jun. John Jordan Jun. & Co. and John & William Jordan, are requested to come forward immediately, and pay off their respective accounts to Andrew F. Price, who is hereby duly authorized to receive the same. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured that suits will be instituted against them without discrimination.
John Jordan Jun.
Lexington, Sept. 4, 1804. tf
MADISON CIRCUIT
September Court, 1804.
Green Clay Complainant,
Against
Jonathan Patterson and Als. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant aforesaid by his Counsel and on his motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants, Francis Wm. Techane, Allen & Christo. Degrassireid, Miller Woodson & Mary his wife, Samuel Strong & Patty his wife, Nicholas Hobson & Sarah his wife, Benjamin Finney & Lucretia Jones his wife, Catharine Jenne Degrassireid & Nancy Needham Degrassireid heirs of Ichana Degrassireid dec. are not inhabitants of this state, it is therefore ordered that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of their next March term of this Court to show cause if any they 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 for two months successively. A Copy. Teste
William Irvine, C. M. C.
State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit
Court
September term, 1804,
John Fowler Complainant,
Against
John Watson, Mathew Watson, and
William Watson, heirs of William
Watson dec. & William Hopkins
& Thos. Gouch, deft's.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants John, Mathew & William Watson having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the Complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette according to law. A Copy Teste
THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 10th
October last, an apprentice to the tan-
ning business, named
JACOB IRVIN,
between 18 and 19 years of age. Whoever will deliver said apprentice to the subscriber, on Hickman, Jessamine county, shall receive the above reward. All persons are hereby forewarned from harboring said apprentice, or they will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
Jacob Toddhunter.
November 17, 1804. 3w
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber,
about 6 miles from Mann's Lick
on the road to Lexington, about two
weeks since, a dark bay, full blooded
MARE, very likely, about 7 years
old, about 15 hands high, with a
long switch tail, heavy with foal,
shod all round, no brand or natural
mark, that is recollected. Any per-
son delivering the above described
mare to the subscriber in Lexington,
and prosecuting the thief to convic-
tion, shall receive the above reward,
or for the mare only, ten dollars.
GEORGE ADAMS.
Lexington, Nov. 26th, 1804. tf
Private Entertainment.
THE subscriber informs his friends & the public, that he has opened a house of PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT, in that large two story brick house, just above, the new building intended for the Kentucky Insurance Company, on Main street.
JNO. P. WAGNON.
Nov. 6, 1804.
FOR SALE
556 Acres of Land, ON the Cumberland River near Eddyville, in the name of Francis Brooke.
1000 Acres one moiety of 2000 Acres on Highland Creek.
833 1-3 Acres, one moiety of 1666 2-3 Acres in the name of George Lewis, including Weedon's Lick.
910 Acres Ohio state, main Paint Creek, within 11 miles of Chillicothe.
These Lands will be sold low, & on long credit for the greater part of the purchase money.
Apply to CUTH. BANKS. Lexington Oct. 8th, 1804.
TO RENT & HIRE.
A VALUABLE FARM on Hickman creek, where John Glover now lives, containing 160 acres of cleared land, an excellent two story stone dwelling house, and other convenient out houses, and an excellent barn; a large apple orchard, I suppose sufficient to make 100 barrels of cyder, a large peach orchard, I suppose 700 trees, a cherry orchard and pear trees, a fine garden, still house, &c. excellent spring and stock water, which I will rent at private, together or divided to suit persons wishing to rent, on or before the 1st day of January next, and if not then rented, will be rented to the highest bidder, on the premises, for one or more years. And at the same time and place will be hired out for one year a number of NE. GROES, men, women, girls, and boys, the property of John M. Young Jun. by H. HARRISON, His Guardian. Nov. 1st. 1804. tf
Jessamine County, ss.
October Circuit court, 1804.
James Owens, complainant,
against
John Williams's heirs, Thomas Caldwell,
David Noon, Nathaniel Blernis and
Daniel Strunck, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Daniel Strunck, having failed to enter his appearance herein, according to law and the rules of this court, & it appearing to their satisfaction that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Daniel Strunck do appear here on the third day of our next April court, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some one of the Kentucky prints, according to law.
A copy. Teste,
*6s. Saml. H. Woodson, C. J. C. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY ss.
Clarke circuit, October term, 1804.
John, William, Elijah, James, Andrew, Robert, Agga, and Anna
M'Greery, heirs of Robert M'Greery,
deceased, complainants,
Against
William Gillaspie, and Benjamin Effil, &c. defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Gillaspie, 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 complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next April term, and answer the complainants' bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teste. Saml. M. Taylor, c.c.c.c.
Taken up by Christopher Devore living in Bracken county, on the waters of the North fork, on the road from the lower Blue Lick to Bullskin, a
Black Mare,
about 12 hands and a half high, with a small star in her forehead, one hind foot white, a natural trotter, appraised to fifty dollars.
William Woodward, f. P.
June 6, 1804.
DIRECT TAX.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed on the 2d of March last, entitled, "An act further to amend an act, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States," the collectors of said tax are directed to transmit to the Supervisor, correct transcripts of lists of all lands or lots which they have sold for the non-payment of said tax—And, it is further provided, that any person making payment to the Supervisor, of the tax costs and interest upon any tract of land or lot so sold, should be permitted to redeem the same, provided such payment or tender of payment be made within the period prescribed by law—which said time will expire generally in January and February next—In pursuance of the provisions of the above recited act, public notice is hereby given, that I am in possession of all the collectors, lists of lands and lots, which have been sold for non-payment of the said tax, within this state, (save two which are expected daily) and that any person wishing to redeem lands or lots which have been sold, may do so by applying to the subscriber in Lexington.
JAMES MORRISON,
Supervisor.
Lexington, July 16th, 1804,
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, Blue ground callico and chintzes, Cambric, jacquet, and tambored muslins, Furniture dimities, Black gauze for veils, Extra long silk gloves, assorted and coloured, Silk and cotton hosiery, Fancy and constitution cords, India Nankeens, Complete cases plotting instruments, Suspenders, Irish linens, Kid, morocco and stuff shoes, English & German scythes, Spanish segars by the box, Anvils, vices, White and red lead, Spanish brown, yellow oker, Vermillion and Prussian blue, Indigo and fig blue, Coffee, loaf sugar, teas, Wines, &c. &c. &c. Which will be sold unusually low for Cash in hand.
MACCOUN & TILFORD.
Lexington, July 16, 1804.
THE PITTSBURGH Glass Works,
HAVING been in successful operation for some time past; the proprietors are induced to inform their former customers and others, that they have now on hand a large assortment of WINDOW GLASS and HOLLOW WARE of a superior quality to any hitherto manufactured in this country; and that they have determined to reduce the prices this season—as follows:
WINDOW GLASS,
7 by 9 at 11 dollars a box, by 10 12 do 10 by 12 13 do and larger sizes in proportion.
HOLLOW WARE,
Gallon bottles 400 cents a dozen Half Gal. do 240 : do Quart do 160 : do Pint do 120 : do Porter & Claret do 133 1-3 do April 27th, 1804. 3m
HORSE THIEVES!!!
STOLEN from Lexington, on Saturday, the 3d instant, a HORSE, about ten years old, fourteen hands three inches high a bright bay colour, with a blaze in his face, his near hind leg remarkable, being spotted, white and black from his hoof above his hock joint, has the appearance of a nicked horse, carrying his tail a little one side, has some saddle spots on his back, a lump on the inside of one of his fore legs just below the knee, called a pillion—Any person securing the horse and thief, shall have twenty dollars reward, for the horse alone ten dollars.
Eliza I. Winter.
Lexington, Nov. 12, 1804. tf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's stable on the night of the 18th inst. a large Dun coloured MARL, about 15 1-2 hands high, 4 years old last spring—I do not recollect any brand or natural mark. She was seen with a man on her about two miles from this place on the road to Lexington early on the morning of the 19th. Whoever will deliver the horse to the subscriber, in this town, and procure the thief to conviction, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges or for delivering the mare only, a generous reward.
THOMAS EASTLAND.
Verailles, Nov. 22, 1804. tf

(CIRCULAR.)
Lexington, Kentucky.
SIR,
I HAVE been engaged for a considerable time, in collecting materials for a History of the Indian Wars, in the Western Country of North America, from the middle of the last century to the treaty of Greenville. To the Military Department of this work, I propose to annex, a Preliminary View of the most celebrated Theories, concerning the origin of the Indians; their Civil and Political Institutions; Religious Opinions; Moral Code, and Military System.
The importance of a work of this description, can be doubted by none. Whilst the American government is extending its relations among the savage tribes, and the tide of population spreading rapidly over this great Continent, a complete knowledge of the Character, Transactions and Social Conditions of the Aborigines of the soil, will greatly facilitate the means of a friendly intercourse. It will ultimately conduce to the civilization of those long lost nations, which it is our duty, as their neighbors, piously and conscientiously to promote.
I know of no mode better calculated to produce this desirable effect, than by leading the mind to contemplate in the savages on our frontiers, a temperament equally fitted to make them dangerous enemies and warm friends; a capacity to do us much injury, and a sensibility of mind, which, by prudent means, may be elevated to the noblest views of civilized life. Whenever the government and people acquire such a knowledge of the Moral and Social Conditions of these people, there will be but few impediments in the way of a lasting friendship and unreserved correspondence, with our Red Brethren of the Wilderness. These will be obviated by the exercise of rigid justice on our part; which can never fail to make the most conciliating appeal among enemies, and to perpetuate a good understanding, among friends.
The History of the United States, now compiling by Judge Marshall, will not contain, I am told, that complete detail of our Indian Operations and the Settlements in the West, which make so important an era in the annals of America. This circumstance is to be regretted; because whilst it leaves an immense chasm in our History, it permits many of our most distinguished actions and the heroes who achieved them, to remain in obscurity. The work, however, which I am now composing, will relate principally to these subjects. It will embrace a retrospective view, of the Civil and Military Operations in that vast range of Western Country, which extends from the latitude of New York, to the borders of West Florida. In the Military Department, the subject will be taken up about the middle of the last century. It was from that period, to the establishment of our Independence, that the annals of the Indians became any wise interesting, as records of the actions of a formidable enemy. At this period, also, the American Colonies began to assume a respectable standing in the achievements of modern policy. Although they were yet in subordination to Great Britain who sent over British officers to command our militia, in the French and Indian wars, the honor of whatever was successful in the field against the enemy, will be sought in the enterprize, intrepidity and pecuniary contributions of the Colonies. These things are too important to pass away with the tide of common fugitive occurrences, when there are historians in our country to commemorate whatever is honorable in our national character.
From the year 1774, to the peace of Greenville, we have no regular history of those dreadful conflicts with the savages, the success of which, on the part of the Americans, equaled and facilitated the settlement of the Western Country, and contributed to the accomplishment of the Revolution. This latter point, is a subject, of which very few, even of intelligent men, are acquainted. So barren and ill arranged have our narratives been of the affairs of those times, that the mind has had no opportunity to perceive that regular chain of cause and effect, which frequently connects the fate of the more brilliant, with the less important transactions of a nation. The historian, however, whose eye glances over the moving scenery of human concerns, and peruses by a regular connection, his subject, from stage to stage, will demonstrate to posterity, that the first settlers of the West, possess no ordinary claim to much of the glory, which the Americans have acquired from their Revolution.
As the work under consideration, will embrace a review of this important era, as well as a detail of those transactions which followed in succession, it is an object of the first moment, that they should be stamped with unquestionable authenticity. It is fortunate, therefore, that much of the subject, from the independence of the United States to the treaty of Greenville, can be compiled from the oral testimony of living witnesses. This will naturally give a degree of validity to the narrative, which few historical relations can claim; and, at least, render the proposed work, an asylum of valuable fugitive facts, even if it should be destitute of classical arrangement, perspicuity and elegance.
The present period, therefore, must be considered as the most favorable moment, to commence such a work. It is time to translate from the perishable and wayward traces of the memory, the actions of our country, to more durable repositories, for preservation. Such is the rapid flight of time, and such the casualties of life, that they have already swept away, much of the best oral evidence of our transactions. The same current is continually moving on; and in a few years, the historian will be deprived of many of those sources of fundamental testimony, which could inform the spirit of events and the genius of the age, in his narrative. He will lose the
only safe means, by exhibiting the unequivocal authority of truth, to enable posterity to perceive through the faithful mirror of History, the errors of men, which render states unfortunate, or the legitimate modes, by which they acquire strength, empire and happiness. So far as this remark may relate to the transactions of the Americans, in this quarter of the United States, it will be strictly applicable. When every people is led by the hand of liberty, to empire and happiness, their achievements should be recorded in the page of History, as examples to mankind. If the present moment, for collecting and recording the proper materials of that which relates to the United States, is permitted to pass away, second hand testimony, clouded with uncertainty and intentional misrepresentation, scattered and decayed documents, and the spurious productions of ignorance and partiality, will mingle together in one mass, and compose the data, upon which the narrative of our actions, will be grounded. It has been a similar neglect of public records, among many polished communities, that has deprived a great deal of History of its genuine authenticity. In this respect, the civilized part of mankind have placed themselves in some measure, upon a level with the savages. If the Indian resorts to his Beaded Belt of tradition for the simple annals of his nation, the former travel over a space nearly as gloomy, desolate and uncertain. The one is less crowded with incidents, than the other; but in many cases, they assume the same doubtful attitude, upon the basis of truth. Such is the character of many Histories, that pretend to record the actions of the ancients, and of the states and empires of modern Europe. The savage, however, peruses with religious scrupulosity the only means in his power, for preserving the transactions of his tribe, from the waste of time and accident. The historian of antiquity, among many nations, did the same thing, by inscribing his narratives upon the perishable materials of wood, parchment and stone. His labors, however, have in a very small degree, survived the ruins of time, and the accidents which befell the arts and sciences, in the first ages of the world. But the case is very different in America. When the began her career of empire, the art of printing was in a very flourishing state. She has never passed through the dark ages of barbarism, nor has her improvements in science been swept away, by Goths and Vandals. Old age has not involved her annals in uncertainty; and she can resort to almost every period of her History, with the conviction of positive intelligence. But, America, like all other nations which have preceded her, will, at length, become ancient. If, therefore, the opportunity which peace and the art of printing, have presented, for recording her history, is permitted to pass away, her annals will every year, grow more and more obscure; and the recollection of what she has been, at last, depend upon the enunciation of mere traditional evidence.
THREE things, Sir, have made a considerable impression on my mind. Possessing some predilection for literary pursuits, as the most congenial mode of acquiring happiness in life, combined with youth and vigor of constitution, I have undertaken the department of Indian History. I believe it to be connected with many parts of the American policy, to which we owe our rise and prosperity, as a nation; and that by contemplating human nature in its first stages of barbarous existence, the mind will become more enlightened with respect to ourselves, as a part of the same species, who have advanced a little further, and teach us to act with humanity and forbearance towards those whom providence has placed within the reach of our power. I must, therefore, beg of you, Sir, to render me all the assistance you can, on these subjects. You will be guided by the title which the work is to assume; and will perceive the different classes, relative to which, I am desirous of procuring materials. If you have any documents that relate to those subjects, permit me, if you please, the perusal of them; and if you have personally engaged in any General Expeditions, be so obliging as to commit the result of your observations to paper, and forward them to me, at Lexington.
I am, Sir, with respect, Your most obedient servant, ALLAN B. MAGRUDER.
** The Printers throughout the United States, are requested to insert the above in their respective papers.
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
Answer of the Senate, to the Governor's Address.
To his Excellency Christopher Greenup Esq. Governor of Kentucky.
SIR, IN congratulating you on your accession to the chief magistracy of the commonwealth, we are sanguine in our hopes that the honorable testimony of esteem you have received from your fellow citizens, will be advantageous to all. It is a pledge that those qualifications which have acquired you the confidence of your country, will be uniformly exerted to guard and promote its interests. The view you have given us of the general prosperity of the state, is a pleasing, and we believe a correct one. In the causes that produce it, we discover & acknowledge the provident attention of the government, to the interests of the western states of America. We believe, however, that the chief source of the prosperity of every nation, exists within itself. While habits of industry pervade a country, while the efforts of its inhabitants to improve their own situation, meet with no restraint but such as is imposed by a sense of justice to their fellow citizens;
while a love of order, and that respect and subordination to the constituted authorities of the country prevail, without which liberty is licentiousness, a nation must prosper, and the people bid fair to be happy. To these subjects, and to the means of promoting a state of things so desirable, it is our duty to attend. No step, perhaps, is more likely to effect it, than to place the judiciary on a footing which shall enable the executive, to select such men to fill it, as possess integrity and abilities to execute the arduous duties of their office, so as to command the respect and confidence of our citizens.
In the criminal code of this state, the legislature have attempted to proportion the punishment of crimes, to their magnitude. The equity of this measure, it was hoped, might prevent those evasions of the law, which the pity of individuals, or a sense of justice in juries, some times tempted them to interpose in behalf of a criminal, and would render his punishment as certain as it was lenient. If any thing should still be wanting to effectuate these objects, we will endeavor to supply it.
The revenue of the state will meet with that attention which your recommendation, and the importance of it requires. In providing for the necessary expenses of government, it is our duty to equalize the burthen among those who contribute to support it, and to render it as light as the public exigencies will admit of. The failure of many public collectors, in the execution of their duties, has occasioned too much inconvenience to remain without animadversion. We shall attempt to remove the evil, and in this, as well as in every other measure which may conduce to the public advantage, we have no doubt of your cheerful concurrence.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, Nov. 13th
A message in writing was received from the governor by Mr. secretary Rowan, in the following words:
Gentlemen of the senate and of the house of representatives,
On examining the files in the executive department, I find, that certain resolutions of the state of Massachusetts, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States, have been transmitted to my predecessor, in the recess of the general assembly. The respect which this state will always entertain for her sister states, makes it my duty to lay the same before you.
CHRISTO. GREENUP. Frankfort, Nov. 13th, 1804.
Ordered, That the said message with the enclosures be referred to a select committee of messrs. F. Grundy, M c Millan, Russell, Kercheval, Clay, Savary, Ligon, Johnson, Reid, Callaway and Brents.
Monday, Nov. 19th.
Mr. F. Grundy, from the committee to whom was referred the message of the governor, respecting the resolutions of the state of Massachusetts, made the following report, viz.
The committee to whom was referred the resolutions of Massachusetts, have taken the same under consideration, and have come to the following resolution thereupon to wit:
Resolved, That it is with regret and uneasiness that the state of Kentucky discovers a wish on the part of the state of Massachusetts, to depart from those principles, on which the people of the United States became one people. We cannot discover that the present mode of representation, is either unjust, or injurious in its operations; and we cherish a hope, that that spirit of conciliation which actuated the framers of the federal constitution, and the several states in the adoption thereof, still pervades the Union. And although at first view it might appear that the Eastern States owing to our present political regulations, bear a greater portion of our public burthens than other states of the union; yet, when we reflect that the consumer of all imported articles, is charged by the seller with all taxes which may have been imposed by government—we shall discover that those states where slavery is tolerated, bears at least an equal share of all tax, arising from imports: and if this were not the case, we with joy look forward to a period, (not far distant) when the western merchant, actuated by a dignified spirit of enterprize, shall vie with the eastern merchant, and commerce shall extend her sails over our western waters. This event, on which we calculate with certainty, (in consequence of the late acquisition of Louisiana, and the free navigation of the river Mississippi) would
equalize taxation, were it now unequal. We consider an harmonious union of the states, as a subject of the first importance; and are of opinion, that this object is better secured under the present mode of representation, than that one contemplated by the state of Massachusetts. We have seen, we now feel the beneficial effects arising from the present constitutional mode, and are therefore unwilling to exchange it for that which may have been dictated by disappointments.
Resolved also, That the senators in congress from this state be, and they are hereby instructed, and the representatives of this state in congress, are also requested to oppose the alteration in the federal constitution proposed by the state of Massachusetts; and the governor of this state is hereby requested to transmit to each senator and representative in congress from this state, and also to the chief magistrates of the different states, this expression of our opinion on the subject, and request their concurrence in opposing the contemplated measure.
Which being read, was ordered to lie on the table.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12.
The brig Rolla, which arrived at this port yesterday, left Bordeaux on the 1st of October. Her Paris papers are to the 20th of September, inclusive, a file of which is received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser.
Our verbal accounts are, that on the 11th Oct. in lat. 45, long. 16, the Rolla spoke the ship Balfour, Douglas, at that time out eight days from Greenock for Demerara, who failed with the ship Pitt, and a new ship name not recollected, for this port; and was informed that the Spanish minister left London on the 26th of September. War having been declared between England and Spain, and letters of marque and reprisal issued by the former against the latter. Intelligence had reached Bordeaux, & obtained general credit, that a formal declaration of war against France, on the part of Russia was on the eve of being made. A British fleet of nine sail of the line were at anchor off Rochelle. No further progress made in the preparations for invasion.
Passengers in the Rolla, Mr. Emmett (the celebrated Irish counselor and patriot) and his family, Mr. Roque, Mr. Labat, and Mr. Baudon.
Our Paris papers are as dull, as uninteresting, and as silly as usual.
We learn by the brig Philanthropist from Nantz, that gen. Thuriot, the imperial ambassador to America, has taken passage in the ship Shepherds, captain Goodfellow, bound to New York; and would sail from thence in a few days after the Philanthropist.
The legislatures of New Jersey & Vermont have rejected the amendment proposed by Massachusetts to the federal constitution.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 24.
By letters received to-day from Aleppo, dated the 6th, we learn that very serious disturbances broke out there on the 30th ult. the Janissaries, seconded by the Scholifs, are in rebellion against the new governor, Mahamed Pacha; and after an obstinate contest of six days, compelled him to take to flight, leaving his family behind.
When the letter came away, all was trouble and confusion; and the city and suburbs, a prey to plunderers and destroyers.
The Wahabis are completely masters of the environs of Mecca and Medina; and lay the pilgrims under contribution. On another side, the banditti of Romelia are equally formidable; for although only 5000 men strong, it seems that two armies, each from 20 to 25,000 men, are not adequate to keep them in subjection.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
The document, accompanying the Message, for establishing a collection district on the Mobile, manifests unequivocally the course pursued by the administration, and furnishes abundant materials for an estimate of their motives. The act of Congress of the last session authorized the President, whenever he should deem it expedient "to erect the shores, waters and inlets of the bay and river Mobile, and of the other rivers, creeks, inlets, and bays emptying in-
to the Gulf of Mexico, East of the said Mobile, and West thereof to the Pascagoula, into a separate district."
In virtue of this authority, the President on the 30th day of May established a collection district, embracing "all the abovementioned shores, waters, inlets, creeks and rivers, lying within the boundaries of the United States;" and designated Port Stoddert, the Port of entry & delivery.
It has been alledged that the government of the United States, in the first instance by an executive act, and afterwards by a legislative act, instruction, decided West Florida to be a part of the cession of Louisiana, and that they had taken measures to possess themselves of it. But the document, we have quoted, shews this allegation to be entirely untrue. The act of Congress gives a general power to the executive to establish a collection district on certain waters, without saying whether in the United States or not. These words were unnecessary, as they would have been altogether superfluous. The Legislature of the United States can legislate for the United States alone; and they do, in fact, legislate for the United States, in nine acts out of the ten without using the term "United States."
When however, the executive came to carry this general authority into effect, aware, probably of a collision of claims between the United States and Spain, it became him, as the legitimate organ of foreign relations, to guard against disturbing our amicable sentiments with that nation. And lest those sentiments should be disturbed by what might have been construed into a premature construction of the treaty of cession, it is expressly declared, in an official act, that only "the abovementioned shores, waters, inlets, creeks and rivers, lying within the boundaries of the United States," shall be formed into a collection district, and a port of entry and delivery actually designated, which is allowed on all hands to be within the United States.
Some exception has been taken to the terms of the act of Congress defining the district. But an attention to the geography of the country, to which the United States have an undoubted title, will shew that without equivalent expressions they could not have secured a strict execution of their revenue laws.
"With the nations of Europe in general," says the President, "our friendship and intercourse are undisturbed; and from the governments of the belligerent powers especially, we continue to receive those friendly manifestations which are justly due to an honest neutrality, and to such good offices consistent with that as we have opportunities of rendering."
There cannot be a stronger evidence of the ability of any administration than the preservation of good terms with the great powers of Europe, who are at this very moment engaged in one of the most awful wars that have ever been waged. To maintain terms of amity with France and England for a period of four years is a fortune so rare, as never before to have existed since our country became independent.
Our relations with the Barbary powers are next adverted to, on which it is not important further to animadvert than by observing that the spirited measures, adopted by Congress at their last session, have been carried into execution with promptness and fidelity. Ere this it is extremely probable that the faithless pirate is overwhelmed with ruin.
The organization of our new Territory is a subject peculiarly delicate and interesting. With regard to a zealous promotion of the interests of our new brethren, there is but one wish in America, and whatever differences there may be respecting the best elements of the government in the first instance bestowed upon them, there can be no doubt that they will ultimately, and at no distant day, enjoy the political rights we so highly prize. This important point the President submits entirely to the consideration of Congress.
There is not a human being whose heart is softened by the feelings of humanity, nor an American, impressed as every American ought to be, with the infinite importance of acquiring for his country the character of justice, that will not rejoice at the unprecedented respect which is paid to the rights, the feelings, and the comfort of the natives, of our soil. Other nations, in the deadly spirit of conquest and despotism have exterminated or enslaved the aborigines of the regions they discovered.

For us has been reserved, the proud distinction of protesting them from injustice, and of leading them with a rapidity beyond the expectations of civilization, to the arts and habits of civilized life. Such have been the wise measures of the government, as, notwithstanding the extension of our frontier, to have superseded the augmentation of our "military force." "Instead," says the President, "of an augmentation of military force, proportioned to our extension of frontier, I propose a moderate enlargement of the capital employed in that (Indian) commerce as a more effectual, economical and humane instrument for preserving peace and good neighbourhood with them." Honorable proposition! equally worthy of the heart from which it flows, and the body to which it is addressed!
Nat. Int.
DOCUMENTS
Accompanying a message from the president of the United States to congress.
TRANSLATION.
"At the same time that the minister of his majesty in the United States is charged to inform the American government respecting the falsity of the rumor referred to, he has likewise orders to declare to it that his majesty has thought fit to renounce his opposition to the alienation of Louisiana made by France, notwithstanding the solid reasons on which it is founded: thereby giving a new proof of his benevolence and friendship towards the United States."
TRANSLATION.
SIR,
The explanations which the government of France has given to his Catholic Majesty, concerning the sale of Louisiana to the United States, and the amicable dispositions on the part of the king my master towards these states; have determined him to abandon the opposition, which at a prior period, and with the most substantial motives, he had manifested against that transaction. In consequence and by special order of his majesty, I have the pleasure to communicate to you his royal intentions on an affair so important; well persuaded that the American government will see in this conduct of the king my master, a new proof of his consideration for the United States, and that they will correspond with a true reciprocity, with the sincere friendship of the king, of which he has given so many proofs.
God preserve you many years. Philadelphia 15 May, 1804. James Madison, Esq.
DOCUMENT No. II.
To all to whom these presents shall come:
WHEREAS by an act of congress authority has been given to the President of the United States, whenever he shall deem it expedient, to erect the shores, waters, and inlets of the bay and river of Mobile, and of the other rivers, creeks, inlets, and bays, emptying into the gulf of Mexico, east of the said river Mobile, and west thereof to the Pascagoula inclusive, into a separate district for the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, and to establish such place within the same as he may deem expedient to be the port of entry and delivery for such district; and to designate such other places within the same district not exceeding two, to be ports of delivery only.
Now Know ye, that I Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States, do hereby decide, that all the above mentioned shores, waters, inlets, creeks and rivers, lying within the boundaries of the United States, shall constitute and form a separate district, to be denominated "the district of Mobile;" and do also designate Fort Stoddert within the district aforesaid, to be the port of entry and delivery for the said district. Given under my hand this 30th day of May, 1804.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON.
Thomas Hart jun. WISHES to sell or rent, the Brick House, On main street, lately occupied by Capt. Wm. Wet. November 30th, 1804.
WHEREAS my wife Mary M'Clanahan has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause, therefore I do hereby forewarn any person or persons, from trading with her or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. William M'Clanahan. Jefferson County, Nov. 29th, 1804.
True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations humbly at his back. LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 5.
Died, in Scott county, on Thursday last, of the Hydrophobia, ----- JONES, having been bit on the end of the finger, by a mad dog, in the spring.
By yesterday's mail we received London accounts up to the 26th September. The probability of a war between France and Russia, continues. No confirmation of the account of a war between England and Spain; yet circumstances justify the opinion, that such an event is not distant. It is stated that some difference has arisen between the emperor of France and his brother Lucien: the latter having attempted to send large sums of money out of the empire, to be deposited in the banks at Amsterdam and London—the money was seized by order of Napoleon, and Lucien confined. Bonaparte's mother had endeavored, without effect, to reconcile him, and mend the breach which had been made.
No mail from Washington City, this week.
From Frankfort we learn, that a bill has passed the Senate, and is now before the House of Representatives, making the property of each shareholder in the Kentucky Insurance Company, liable for all insurance, and other transactions of the company. The absurdity of such a provision, must strike every person of common understanding on the first glance.
Extra of a letter to the Editor, dated "Natchez, November 1."
"I have seen a letter from Dr. ----- (whose letter to G. descriptive of that part of Louisiana, watered by Red river, was read with such avidity in Kentucky) of a very recent date, which states, that the negroes in the neighbourhood of Nachitoches, (which is in the Spanish dominions) where they were protected by the Government; and that the Governor of Nachitoches had issued a Proclamation, offering an asylum and protection to all American Negroes who would desert their Masters and come within the Spanish territory: that in consequence of this proclamation, hundreds of Negroes from Nachitoches, and the Red river settlements, had ran off, and went to Nachitoches—that the planters would likely lose all their Negroes, unless the strong arm of Government interposed. This letter was evidently written for the press—and you may calculate what effect it might have had, if its falsehood had not been detected. Never, perhaps, was there any thing more false—or a man whose letters and words are entitled to less credit. Indeed his falsehood has become proverbial. I saw a Man of respectability on Sunday, in 8 days from Nachitoches who says, that so far from the Governor of Nachitoches protecting Negroes, a few who had ran off, from the American Territory to that place, had been taken and sent back, at the expence of Government—and that his excellency and lady were expected hourly at Nachitoches, on a visit to the Commandant—and that the best possible understanding subsists between the officers of the two governments. Nachitoches, is about three day's ride from Nachitoches."
"The doctor's character here, and in Louisiana, is as infamous as that of Porcupine in the United States; and as much credit ought to be attached to his letters as to the tales in Cobbett's Bloody Bury, or the story of false-bottomed tubs, and the Ocean massacre. Yet, covered with the garments of the blackest infamy, this fellow has had the address to procure a recommendation to the president, and obtain an appointment in the army. To North Carolina it is well known he dare not return, nor to that part of New-England which is his birth-place."
"Never was a government so imposed upon by renegade rascals as ours. A fellow comes to Louisiana, professes attachment to the administration—gets recommended to executive favour, and receives an appointment. He then goes about exciting discontent, and exerting every nerve to injure that government from which he derives his support. I am well persuaded the president will feel the necessity of making all his appointments from men of known integrity and firmness, or the people of that territory will be difficult to govern. Virtuous as the administration is, it is not without its enemies, nor are those enemies inactive."
Isaac Shelby, Nathan Elwards, William Roberts and Joseph Lewis, are chosen Electors, in the Southern Electoral district in this state.
"GLORIOUS CHANGE."
By the mails of Saturday, we receive further details of the late election in Massachusetts, and can congratulate our friends on the complete triumph of republicanism in
that state, without the least apprehension of receiving unfavourable accounts from the towns not heard from at the date of our latest advice. It is beyond a doubt, that a large majority of the next representation from Massachusetts in congress, will be republican, and in our opinion, equally beyond a doubt, that Massachusetts will give nineteen votes for Jefferson as president, and Clinton as vice-president. The joy of every friend to our country will be sufficiently great, on being informed of this important change, without any excitement on our part. The devoted and sincere admirers of our form of government, the friends of union and peace, those who labor for the happiness of thousands yet unborn, will all see in the result of the Massachusetts election, an event fruitful of those consequences, which their hearts anticipate with delight. Auror.
LONDON, September 25. Two Gottemburgh mails have arrived, which have brought the following very important intelligence:
"GOTTENBURG, Sept. 14. A war between Sweden and France seems unavoidable, for in consequence of the severe observations contained in the Moniteur of the 14th ult. upon the King of Sweden's Notes delivered at the Diet of Ratisbon, the latter has prohibited all French papers from being circulated in Sweden; and by the post from Stockholm of the 10th inst. we learn, that a courier from the King arrived there on Saturday last, the 8th inst. when a Council was immediately summoned, at which it was determined to prohibit all the French papers, and to forbid, upon pain of dismissal, all the civil and military officers from holding any communication with the French Charge d'Affairs, who in consequence left Stockholm on the 10th inst."
"The reason of the above mentioned proceedings seems to be sufficiently explained by a fact stated in private letters, received by the last Hamburg mail. These letters state, that Bonaparte's emissaries in Sweden are busily employed in distributing translations in the Swedish language of his last official libel in the Moniteur against the king of Sweden."
Orders were received on Friday at Plymouth for all the frigates to get ready for sea as soon as possible.
Dispatches were received on Saturday from our fleet off Brest, which was left all well last Wednesday. The enemy remained at single anchor, but their van division has been lately painted, tops, and bends newly varnished. Several small parties of soldiers have deserted lately in open boats from Brest, and Camaret Point battery, to the frigates of our in shore squadron. They say, that the troops are discontented with their inactivity; but that the fleets in the outer road have troops on board, and have positive orders to endeavour to push out the first opportunity that offers. September 26.
We become more and more convinced that the invasion will shortly be attempted. Our last advices from Brest left the fleet of 21 sail of the line in the outer harbour, with orders to sail on the first favourable wind.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 10. The Porte has signified to the French Ambassador its wish, that before it acknowledges the French Imperial dignity, the same may be acknowledged by the Russian and English Courts.
HOG'S BRISTLES WANTED.
One shilling and three pence per pound will be given in cash, for good, clean, well combed HOG'S BRISTLES, by the subscriber, at his shop at the corner of Main Crofs street and Short street, Lexington; where he continues to carry on
BRUSH MAKING in all its various branches. Any person may be supplied with all kinds of BRUSHES, either wholesale or retail, at a much lower price than any heretofore ever sold in Kentucky, and of a better quality than any brought from Philadelphia. He hopes it will be the study of every good citizen to encourage this manufacture. He still continues carrying on WINDSOR CHAIR & WHEEL making as usual.
ROBERT HOLMES. Lexington, Dec. 4th, 1804. Bourbon Circuit, August term, 1804. John Shaw, complainant. Robert Ballentine & others defts. In Chancery.
The defendant Ballentine, not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to the act of assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this county, nor at the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that he do appear here on the third day of the next February term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted for eight weeks successively in some one of the Gazettes of this state. (A copy.) Attest.
1175 Thomas Arnold, Ck.
25 DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, living in Clarke County, Kentucky, a bright mulatto man, named Harlin, about 25 years of age, five feet eight or ten inches high, well made, straight hair, has a small impediment in his speech; he took away with him a striped cotton coat, waistcoat and overalls, one black wool hat, one white fur, do. and one Dutch blanket half worn. I will give the above reward for apprehending the said mulatto, and securing him in any jail, so that I can get him, and all reasonable charges brought home. Achilles Bubank. Clarke County, Dec. 1, 1804.
John Delile, INFORMS the public, that he makes all kinds of Surgeon's Instruments, Electricity Machines, Engines for cutting Clock & Watch Wheels, Wire Net-Work, &c. &c. Also, that he has now erected an Electricity Machine of a superior quality to any exhibited in America, at the dwelling of Mr. Prentiss, adjoining the Prison, where the Lame & Sick may be relieved, on the recommendation of a Physician. tf Dec. 4th, 1804.
The noted imported Stallion, SPREAD EAGLE, Will stand to cover mares the ensuing season, at Danville. And, The superior English Stallion STERLING, Will stand the season at this place; their pedigrees, performances and prices of covering, will be given the public in due time. Wm. T. Banton. Lexington, Dec. 1, 1804.
In pursuance of a decree of the Madison Circuit Court, will be exposed for sale on the premises, on the first day of January next, at ten o'clock, and title of Ala Searcy, in and to a tract of LAND, lying on the waters of Otter Creek, in Madison County, containing three hundred and fifty acres, being one fourth of John Farrow's Settlement and Preemption, or so much thereof as will satisfy and pay to Talton Embry the balance due to him according to said decree.
JOHN PATRICK, WILLIAM KERLEY, WILLIAM GOODLOE. Madison, Nov. 19th, 1804.
State of Kentucky, Mercer Circuit, August Term, 1804. Nicholas Curry's Legal Representatives, Complainants, Against Jacob Copeland, & others, Defts. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Birney, not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said defendant Birney is no inhabitant of this state, On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 31 day of the next February Term of this Court, and answer the complainant's bill; and that this order be inserted in some one of the Kentucky News Papers agreeable to law. A Copy. Attest, SAML. WOODSON, D. C.
Just Imported, BY FREDERICK HISE, And now opening on Main street, in Lexington, next door above Mr. Crofs, The following Articles:— Leaf Sugar, 2s. 6d per lb. Coffee, 2 9 Chocolate, 2 6
TEAS Young Hyson, 11s Old ditto, 10 6 Pepper, 3 Allpice, 3 Ginger, 2 6
WINES Sherry, 5s per quart, Lisbon, 5 Port, 5 Teneriffe, 5 Malaga, 4 6 Jamaica spirits, 4 6 French Brandy, 4 6 Whiskey, 1 All kinds of Salt Fish, And a great many other articles too tedious to mention. Lexington, Kentucky, Nov. 26.
Geo. M. Bibb, WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practiced, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district. Lexington, Nov. 24, 1804.
FOUND On Saturday the 27th inst. on the road between Lexington and Frankfort, an Auditor's WARRANT for 44 dollars, together with some other papers, which the owner can have, by applying to the subscriber, 7 miles from Frankfort on the road to Cincinnati. JAMES VAUGHN. Nov. 27, 1804.
FOR SALE for cash, a family of Likely-Negroes. Enquire of the Printer hereof.
A GENERAL Meeting of the Shareholders of the Kentucky Insurance Company, will be held at their office, in Lexington, on Tuesday the 11th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
By order of the President and Directors. W. MACBEAN, Ck. Lexington, Dec. 1st 1804.
POTATOES. ONE Hundred bushels first quality, for the accommodation of those trading down the River, may be had on the bank, at the first Vineyard, Kentucky River. Jno. J. Dufour. Dec. 4, 1804.
FOUND On the night of the 2d inst. in the streets of Lexington, A MAHOGANY KNIFE CASE. The owner may get it by applying at Wyatt & Redd's Coach Shop, on Main street, and paying the price of this advertisement. 3p
UNGRATEFULLY abandoned the service of the subscriber, on the 11th ult. by the injudicious counsel of some plebeians, a Negro Woman named
CILLA, about 23 years of age, pock-marked, and rather of an auburn complexion, of about an ordinary stature, stout and well made, and has a cicatrice on the inside of her right arm, below the elbow, speaks broken English, and has a smattering of the German language, and when she went away was far advanced in pregnancy; she was born and raised to adolescence, in the state of New-York, from thence emigrated to South Carolina, at which place I became her proprietor last spring, and I suspect from some of her innuendos, previous to her decease, that she will endeavour to get to one or the other of those states, but rather suppose to the latter. It is probable that she has procured a pass in my name, from some of those rabble who egged her to excitement. Any person arresting said Negro and bringing or safely conveying her to me, or incarcerating her so that I get her, and communicating the same through the medium of a letter, by Mail, lodged in the Lexington Post-Office, shall be amply compensated, by me, living at Boone's Station, 10 miles East of Lexington. Ricb'd. Bledsoe. Dec. 4, 1804.
CHEAP GOODS.
THE Subscriber has just received from Philadelphia, at his store in Paris, in addition to his former stock, an elegant assortment of
MERCHANDIZE, which was bought uncommonly low for cash, paid at the time of purchasing; and as he means to quit business, he will sell the goods on hand at his store, at the first cost and carriage, for the cash in hand paid. He also returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general for past favors, since he commenced business in this place; and in confirmation of his friendship and high esteem, will close business in giving good bargains.
WILLIAM SCOTT. Paris, November 26th, 1804. P. S. when goods are charged, or sold for produce, they will be at the customary prices in this place. 4t W. S.
Alex. Parker & Co.
HAVE just imported from Philadelphia, and opened at their store in Lexington, on Main street, opposite the court-house, a very extensive and elegant assortment of
Merchandize, Consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEEN'S GLASS & WARES, CHINA
which they will sell on the most moderate terms for Cash and good inspected Crop Tobacco. tf Nov. 26, 1804.
To the Amateurs of the Fine Arts.
PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON.
ANY person desirous of procuring the likeness of General George Washington, in copperplate printing, can do so by applying at Bedford's or Anderson's printing offices, in Lexington, where a subscription is opened at per copy.
Should sufficient encouragement be given to defray the expences of the above undertaking, the portraits of Jefferson, Adams, and Hamilton, shall also be executed.

TO A SEGAR. SWEET antidote to sorrow toil & strife, Charm against discontent and wrinkled care, Who knows the power can never know despair; Who knows the not, one solace lacks of life. When cares oppress, or when the busy day Gives place to tranquille, a single puff Can drive e'en want and lassitude away, And give a mourner happiness enough. From thee, when curling clouds of incense rise, They hide each evil that in prospect lies; But when in transience fades the thimble, Ah what! dear sedative my cares shall smother. If thou evaporate? the charm is broke Till I, departing, light another "Trifles, light as air."
A Jew Pedlar traveling through Flintshire, being exhausted with fatigue, called for refreshment at a little Welsh ale house, where they could furnish him with nothing but eggs and bacon, which were accordingly fried and brought to table. The first morsel he put into his mouth, there happened to be a clap of thunder that made the house shake again. Good God Almighty, cried Moses, what a fuss here is about a bit of bacon—take it away."
NOTICE. The subscriber being about to leave the State, & expecting to be absent some months, most earnestly requests all those who are indebted to him to make immediate application to William H. Richardson, & Thomas Barlow, Students of Medicine for settlement, who at this time reside in Lexington, and are authorized to receipt for all monies paid on my account. It is hoped that no compulsory measures will be necessary. It is however expected that prompt payments will be made. W. WARFIELD. November 5th, 1804.
Drs. BROWN & WARFIELD BEG leave to inform the public that they will practice MEDICINE & SURGERY, In partnership, in the town of Lexington and the vicinity. They have just received from Philadelphia, supply of FRESH DRUGS, which they will sell wholesale or retail, at their New Apothecary Shop, next door to Mr. Leavy's store. Physicians who purchase, will be supplied only with such as are fresh and genuine. Surgeons' Instruments & Shop Furniture. May also be had October 20th, 1804.
NOTICE. The commissioners appointed by the county court of Nicholas, in pursuance of the act of assembly entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes," will meet (on Saturday the eighth of December next, if fair, if not, on the first fair day,) at the house of Thomas Burgess, on the head of Indian creek, about three miles northwardly of the lower Blue Licks; to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to establish and perpetuate the calls of an entry for 1000 acres, in the name of James Ware, dated the 16th of June, 1780, which calls to begin one half mile south east from an improvement made on a buffalo road, &c. and to do such other acts as may be deemed expedient towards the establishment of the said claim. John Drake. November 10, 1804.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from this place, on yesterday morning, a bound Boy, named DAVID HARDY, about 15 or 16 years of age, low in stature, fair hair; he had on a tow linen Hunting Shirt and Overalls of a reddish color, but will probably change the Hunting Shirt, as he took with him, a striped cotton Round about Coat, which was rather too large for him—it is also likely he will change his name. Whoever will apprehend said Boy, and deliver him to Mr. James Beatty or Mr. Charles Hamilton, Scott County, shall have the above reward. Alexander Hamilton. Lexington Nov. 22, 1804.
CLARKE COUNTY, ss. TAKEN up by Julius Watts, living on the four mile water, about 3 miles from Winchester, a Light Yellow Sorrel HORSE, 4 years old last spring, upwards of 14 hands high, that horse, some white in his face, and a star on his forehead; no brands perceivable, appeared to 30 dollars, given under my hand this 24th day of June, 1804. JOHN WARD. A Copy. Test. D. BULLOCK, C. C. C.
RECORD BOOKS. LEDGERS, DAY BOOKS, &c. May be had on application at this office.
NOW OPENING BY Charles Wilkins, the Brick House opposite the Court House, lately occupied by Messrs. Parker and Gray, an Extensive Assortment of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Queens Ware, Groceries, Crowley Steel, & Dorsey's best Iron; Which will be sold cheap for CASH or HEMP. Lexington, 3d May, 1804.
** Four or five Journeyman Rope-Makers wanted. None need apply but good workmen. BLUE, RED AND GREEN DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to inform the public, that he continues to carry on the WHEEL-WRIGHT BUSINESS, and BLUE DYING, On High street, at the sign of the Spinning Wheel; and will dye cotton, linen and wool with a warm dye, which he will warrant to stand equal to any blue in America. The best blue for 4/6 per lb. My token is I. C. stamped on tin. Any person wishing to prove either of the colours will please to wash them, which will convince them it is a warm dye and will stand. JOHN COLDWELL. Lexington, 10th May, 1804.
WILSON'S TAVERN, (LATELY POSTLETHWAIT'S.) I HAVE rented the House and Tavern, lately occupied by me, in this town, to Joshua Wilson, formerly of Bairdstown. I beg leave to return my sincere thanks to my numerous customers, for their preference in my favor whilst in that house, and am happy, and confident in assuring those who continue their favors to Mr. Wilson, that they will find every accommodation that the house and situation is capable of affording—which, I hope I do not presume in saying, will be equal to any in the Western Country. J. POSTLETHWAIT. Lexington, (K.) June 4, 1804.
State to Kentucky—Lincoln Circuit Ct. At the September term of the Circuit court aforesaid, in 1804. William Worley Copland, Against Joseph Ballinger, & Alexander S. Outlaw, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Alexander S. Outlaw, not having entered his appearance herein according to law, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is an inhabitant of the State of Tennessee, On the motion of the Complainant, it is ordered that the said Alexander do appear here on the 3rd day of the next term of this Court, and answer the complainant's bill; And it is ordered that a copy of this order, be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, according to the act of the General Assembly, in such cases made and provided. A Copy. Attest. Thomas Montgomery C. L. C. C.
RAN AWAY, ON the 21st, from the plantation of Ebenezer Tipping, near Frankfort, a dark mulatto slave named SILAS. He was at Lexington on the same day, and it is supposed would aim to get either to Detroit, or to Henderson county—He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, is rather thin, and has the general appearance of a French negro—His speech is slow and drawing, and somewhat broken—He can speak French—He will attempt to pass for a freeman—He is acquainted with New York, Natchez, New Orleans & Detroit; and can work at stone masonry. His dress was a short round about coat, and overalls; both of a greyish or lead colored Bath coating, lined with linen, and nearly new, though somewhat moth eaten. His shoes were new. He had a handkerchief tied round his head like a Frenchman, but no hat—He is about 20 or 21 years of age. TEN DOLLARS will be given to any one who will secure him and will inform me of it; and all reasonable expenses paid, if delivered to me or Mr. Tipping. Any friend, who may merely have seen him, will much oblige me by giving me a line by post to inform me of it. Harry Toulmin. Frankfort, 24th Nov. 1804.
He returned on Sunday evening, to Mr. Tipping's, no one being at home but Negroes, with a horse, which he had stolen. He broke into a lodging room, and stole a blanket, great coat, of a chocolate color, a blanket, a close coat, pair of overalls, hot gun and rifle barrel. Nov. 26. 2*
ADVERTISEMENT. I DO hereby caution all persons against trading for three bonds, given by me to Joseph Kyle, of three hundred and eighty-one dollars and two-thirds each; becoming due as follows: the one on the 25th of December 1804, the other on December the 25th 1805, the other on the 25th of December 1806, as I am determined not to pay them, unless compelled by law; except a sufficient title be made to a certain tract of land, in consequence of which, said bonds were given. SAMUEL GREGG. Nov. 20th, 1804.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against using William Harrington's patent machine for raling water from wells, without special permission, in writing, from said Harrington, or from the subscriber, in whom the patent title is at present, on pain of a prosecution as the law directs. Any person wishing to make use of the above invention, must apply to the subscriber, living on Davy's fork of Elkhorn, ten miles from Lexington. Charles Harrington, heir &c. Nov. 2, 1804
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL, HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. Amos Dudley's, where he will continue to practice Medicine, in all its different branches. All those indebted to him, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts. April 9, 1804.
FOR SALE, A Merchant-Mill, Saw-Mill and Distillery.
SITUATE on the waters of Silver-creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of LAND.
The stream and seat are equal to any in the state, and the Mills and Distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT PORTER. Madison county } Oct. 1st, 1803. } tf
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passports issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses, to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law, and surrendering the former passport of which the may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States from capture until the 1st of July, 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable, and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. } The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. 6m
WHEREAS a number of the officers of the late Revolutionary Army, were unfortunate enough to locate their claims in a tract of country, since found to be comprised within the Indian claims. This is therefore to give notice, that application is intended to be made, in the name of all those who with redress, by petition to Congress; and little doubt is entertained, from the hardship of the case, but other land will be substituted. The agent who undertakes the management of the business, asks, as compensation, one-third only, of what land is actually located and ultimately saved, he being at all expense to patenting the land. All who with, upon these terms, their claims to be attended to, are requested to write forthwith, to Thomas Bodley, of Lexington, who will communicate with such agent. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A Quantity of FLAX & HEMP SEED; DELIVERED at George Leibe's oil mill, on the Limehouse road, about half a mile from the court-house in Lexington; for which a generous price will be given. William Babb. Sept. 10. 1804.
BOAT-YARD. KEEL, ORLEAN or KENTUCKY Boats, will be delivered on the Monongahela river, at any place between Brownsville (Redstone) and Pittsburgh, on the shortest notice and most moderate terms. As I conceive I am better prepared for boat building than any other on these waters, I flatter myself that the Kentucky merchants, and traders to New Orleans, &c. will be better and more speedily accommodated at my yard, than they can at any other. Orders addressed to me at Brownsville shall be duly attended to. John M'Courtney. October 4th, 1804.
Cash WILL be given for approved SMALL NOTES, by George Mansfield & Co. Notice is hereby given, That the subscribers wish to purchase a large quantity of good, merchantable WHEAT, For which a generous price will be given in Cash. They wish to dispose of a first rate MERCHANT MILL, On Hickman creek, Jessamine county, three miles from Kentucky river; in the most complete order for merchant and country work, viz. burrs, rolling screen, merchant and country cloths of various descriptions, &c. &c. N. B. Any person wishing to sell wheat or purchase the mill, may know the terms by application to James Beatty of Fayette county, or to Will. N. Potts on the premises. BEATTY & POTTS. Cedar mills, 14th November, 1802.
Brown, Hart & Co. With to hire for 12 months, 15 or 20 NEGRO MEN. To be employed at their Salt Works in Madison county, for each of whom they will give 80 dollars, and they will in addition to the above, give to each negro 20 dollars at the end of the year, provided he conducts himself with propriety. 8th November, 1804.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE LANDS.
To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years Credit—Viz. 3705 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, from the Ohio, in a beautiful settlement. 2200 acres along the bank of the river. 2295 acres at the mouth of Holly creek, near the town of that name, grants of the State of Virginia. Will be sold even by small tracts for the accommodation of the purchasers, one tenth paid down, the nine tenths at six or eight years credit, with interest paid annually. 2367 acres on the north fork of Rock Castle river. 300 acres on the southern bank of Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Hickman creek. 2000 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 918 poles from the town of Carthage. For further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sudduth Clarke county.
FOR SALE. 3000 acres of valuable Military Land, lying on Highland Creek, about sixteen miles from the Ohio, and two or three miles from Robertson's Salt-works. Also 1500 acres on the Ohio, nearly opposite the mouth of the Wabash, and 4 miles from the town of Carthage. Also, 1500 acres on Deer creek, one of the branches of Green river. And 666 2-3 acres on Trade Water. The above are Military Lands, and well situated. A Tract of Land in the neighbourhood of Lexington, will be taken in exchange. Apply to John Pope, Esq., of Lexington, who will give any information that may be required as to the terms.
Travellers' Hall.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS lately been induced, from the rapid increase of his custom, to purchase a lot of ground, adjoining that on which he lives, for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 by 32 feet 10 inches, with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which, together with his Tavern and house, will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town, and in the centre of business, being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably increased the furniture, &c. of his house and stables—His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the departments to which they are arranged—He has a constant supply of the best stable forage, imported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the best quality, foreign newspapers, &c. &c. and his ice will, most probably, last through the hot weather. The distinguished preference which the first characters have already given him in his business, fills him with gratitude. He offers his sincere thanks to all his good friends, and begs leave to assure them, that neither his time nor his purse shall be spared in attempting to render the Travellers' Hall, a house of entertainment, for Gentile Guests only, equal to any in America. R. BRADLEY. Lexington, (K.) 12th June, 1804. N. B. A stage runs from the Travellers' Hall to the Olympian Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the session of Assembly. R. B.
I wish to purchase a large quantity of Flax Seed, For manufacturing and for exportation. Also, a quantity of Hemp Seed, To be delivered after the first of September next, at my Oil mill, where LINED OIL always be had. JOHN BOBB. July 25. N. B. I have provided good vessels of different sizes for containing oil.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE just received from New Orleans, per the boat Jefferson, Robert Sprigg, Master. 123 boxes Uq-quality Havannah Sugar, 8 barrels do. Spanish Indigo, 6 puncheons Rum, 3 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 1 do. Sherry, 63 doz. bell long cork Claret, Which will be sold low for approved notes at 60 and 90 days. Apply to John Jordan, Jr. or Banks & Owings. Lexington (K.) 2d July, 1804.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that I shall meet the fourth Saturday the 22d of December next, at Capt. Laban Shipp's, with the commissioners appointed by an order of the county court on Bourbon, under the act of Assembly, entitled "An act to reduce into one, the several acts to ascertain the boundaries of and protecting lands" in the county aforesaid, on Flat Run, a branch of Stoner's Fork of Licking; and from thence proceed with the said commissioners, to the beginning corner of my settlement, 1400 acres on said Run, and shall then and there proceed to take the depositions of witnesses; to establish the calls contained in the said settlement entry, after the calls contained in the pre-emption entry; appendant thereon, and then and there to do such other acts as may be further necessary, and agreeable to law. Isaac RUDDELL. Nov. 21st, 1804.
Writing Paper, For Sale by the Ream. STOP THE RUN-AWAY! FOUR CENTS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber on the 13th day of October last, an Apprentice Boy to the Hattin business, named William Fry, about 17 years of age, of a slender make, midling dark complexion, speaks quick, but apt to stammer a little when quickly questioned, no charges paid if brought home. All persons are hereby forewarned from harbouring said Apprentice, for they shall be dealt with as the law directs. Shadrach D. Northcutt. May's Lick, Mason county, 2 Kentucky, Nov. 14th, 1804.
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening for sale by WILLIAM LEAVY, at his store in Lexington, A LARGE, ELEGANT, AND WELL CHOSEN ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE; BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, ON the most reduced terms for cash; consisting of the following articles, besides a number of others too tedious to insert: viz. Superfine, Fine, Coarse & Double milled drab Coatings, Casimeres, Moreens, Durants, Joan's spinning, Bombazettes & Wildbores, Irish linens, Velvets, Velveteen, Thicksets, Fanny & Constitution Cords, Scarlet Cardinals, Dimities, Marieilles, Newell Fashion Toilets, Stripe & plain man's fatten for waistcoating, Lutestrings, Mantua, Senhews, Pelongs and fatten, Nankeens, Calicoes, Chintzes, Plain and figured Cambric, Jacconet, Tamboured, India, Book and Lappet Silk, Worsted & Mohair Plush, Cotton, worsted and silk Hose, The best Philadelphia made Umbrellas, Leather, Sattinett, Plain, Spangled, Morocco & Kid Mill, Pit, Cross-cut, Hand, Tenon, Dove-tail, and Compas. Files and Rasps, Cotton, wool, and tow Cards, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Saddlery, Ironmongery and Cutlery, And best London Pewter, A general assortment of imported Cut & Wrought Nails, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, together with a very large assortment of Glass, China, and Queen's ware, Also a number of Law, History, Divinity & School Writing Paper, Slates and morocco Pocket Books, An extensive variety of GROCERIES viz. Imperial, Hyson Chulong, Young Hyson, Hyson, & Bohea. A superior quality of Coffee, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Chocolate, Mace, Cloves, Nutmeg, Madder, Allum, Logwood, All kinds of Hatters' Trimmings, and Dye Stuffs, Paints and Medicines, &c. &c. &c.
State to Kentucky—Lincoln Circuit Ct. At the September term of the Circuit court aforesaid, in 1804. William Worley Copland, Against Joseph Ballinger, & Others, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Alexander S. Outlaw, not having entered his appearance herein according to law, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is an inhabitant of the State of Tennessee, On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered that the said Alexander do appear here on the 3rd day of the next term of this Court, and answer the complainant's bill; And it is ordered that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, according to the act of the General Assembly, in such cases, made and provided. A Copy. Attest. Thomas Montgomery, C. L. C. C.
ADVERTISEMENT. WILL be sold in Winchester, Clarke county, at public auction, for ready money, on the fourth Monday in December next, pursuant to an order of the Honorable Clarke Circuit Court, at their October Term 1804. one Negro man named Peter, one Negro woman named Dilla, & six of her children, one Negro man named William, one Negro woman named Snee, one named Primus, one named Edmund, one Negro woman named Nancy, & one Negro man named James; one Stud horse, two Geldings, one work Steer, and some other articles, agreeably to a decree of the Circuit Court of Clarke, in a suit wherein Robert Clarke Sen. was complainant, and David Bullock, Josias Bullock, Andrew M'Calla & Co. defendants, in pursuance to the tenor of a decree heretofore made in the court of Q. S. for said county, at their June Term 1803, in a suit wherein, Andrew M'Calla & Co. & David Bullock were complainants, & Josias Bullock was defendant; and if the above property should not be sold on that day, the sale will continue from day to day until it is sold, where due attendance will be given by D. COLLINS, } Com'ts. 3w* W. SUDDUTH, } Com'ts.
STOP THE RUN-AWAY! FOUR CENTS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber on the 13th day of October last, an Apprentice Boy to the Hattin business, named William Fry, about 17 years of age, of a slender make, midling dark complexion, speaks quick, but apt to stammer a little when quickly questioned, no charges paid if brought home. All persons are hereby forewarned from harbouring said Apprentice, for they shall be dealt with as the law directs. Shadrach D. Northcutt. May's Lick, Mason county, 2 Kentucky, Nov. 14th, 1804.