Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-03-13 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o . 913.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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.
The Noted Horse,
Bacchus,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable in Bourbon county, within one mile of Paris, and will cover mares on the following terms, to wit: Six Dollars Cash for the season, payable on the 15th day of December next; or it may be discharged by paying of Five Dollars when the mare is covered, or Five and a half at any time within the season (which will commence the 10th of March and end the 15th of July) or the season may be discharged by paying of Eight Dollars in pork, if paid between the 10th and 15th of October next on foot; the hogs must be large and in good order; or Eight Dollars in beef cattle, whiskey, salt, iron, country made linen, or linsey, payable on the 15th of December next, at the current selling price. Three Dollars Cash, paid when the mare is covered, for a single leap—Twelve Dollars Cash, or Sixteen Dollars in the above Trade, to insure a mare with foal. All of the trade is to be delivered at my house, and a promissory note will be required for the same. Any gentleman putting four mares shall have a deduction made of one fourth—I have excellent pasture gratis for mares that may come from a distance, and if required, will be grain fed for 35. per week—All possible care and attention will be paid, but will not be answerable for accidents.
BACCHUS was got by the noted old Celer, his dam was got by col. Paul Carrington's Bacchus, a noted running horse, his Bacchus was got by the old Apollo, and came out of Hundly's double Janus mare, called Hundly's race mare, and came out of a thorough bred mare, and now in the possession of Benj. Bedford, who raised Bacchus, and is so well known, that I think it needless to say any more about her. Bacchus has proved himself to be an extraordinary fine foal getter; to which the annexed certificates from gentlemen of undoubted veracity, will abundantly testify.
NATHANIEL PARRISH.
I HEREBY certify, that I have had an opportunity of examining a number of the colts got by the stud horse Bacchus, the property of Benj. Bedford of Bourbon county, and have no doubt in saying, they are in my judgment, the best I have seen in the state. Given under my hand, the 16th day of Jan. 1804.
John Allen.
I HEREBY certify, that I have had an opportunity of examining a number of the colts got by Benj. Bedford's stud horse Bacchus, of Bourbon county, and have no doubt in saying, they are in my judgment, the best I have seen in the state. Given under my hand the 16th day of January, 1804.
Thomas Hughes.
I DO certify, that I have seen a number of colts got by capt. Bedford's horse Bacchus, that in my opinion were fine and large, and I do not hesitate in saying I think him a good and sure foal getter.
Thos. Arnold.
Jan. 16th 1804.
WE do certify, that we think the horse Bacchus, a most excellent foal getter, as we have seen a number of his colts which excelled in figure and action in the general, any horse's we have been so long acquainted with.
J. Bledsoe,
Jos. Kelly.
WE do certify, that Mr. Benjamin Bedford's horse Bacchus, has stood in the county of Bourbon, a number of years, and that his colts are universally reputed to be large and fine.
Z. Eastin,
John Field,
David Clarkson,
John Wallace.
Paris, 16th January, 1804.
I do certify, that I have particularly viewed a large number of the colts of
Bacchus, and am clear in saying his colts (generally speaking) are better as to size and figure than the colts of any horse I have known in the state. Given under my hand, this 16th day of January, 1804.
William Mitchell.
I do hereby certify, that I have seen and examined a number of Bedford's Bacchus's colts, and have no doubt in saying, that they are large and likely, and that he is a good and sure foal getter so far as I have seen, and I think I have the best opportunity to know.
January 16th, 1804.
J. Duncan.
WE whose names are hereunto subscribed do certify, that we have a number of us bad colts of Benjamin Bedford's Bacchus, and others have had an opportunity of examining of his colts; and we have no doubt in saying, that they are large and very likely; And we do further certify, that we think him a sure foal getter. Given under our hands this 16th day of January, 1804.
William Irvin, Samuel Robnett, David Howell, B. Radcliff, James D. Scott, Turner Lane, Thomas Denison, Richard Wigg, Richard Cartwright, Weldon Smith, Samuel J. Dawson, W. Markham, Wm. Finch, James Duncan, Jr., Baylis Grigby, Little B. Bedford, John Brown, Archd. M c Connell, Zach. Wheat, Henry Bramblett, John Duncan.
600 Dollars for 5!!!
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME
OF
A LOTTERY
To build a house for the Kentucky Medical Society, in the town of Lexington.
FIRST CLASS.
   Prizes of Dolls. is Dolls.     1 600 last drawn ticket, 600   2 250 500   4 100 400   10 50 500   20 20 400   40 10 400   200 6 1200   277 Prizes. Dollars 4000   523 Blanks.   800 Tickets at 5 Dollars is Dolls. 4000  
THE laudable object of this Lottery—the valuable Prizes offered (there not being two blanks and a half to a Prize) are considerations which excite a well grounded hope in the managers, that the sale of the tickets will be rapid. The drawing will commence on the first Monday in May next, and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the Prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers, subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Society. For the satisfaction of the purchasers, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given a bond for the due payment of the prizes that may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers.
John Pope, Thos. Wallace, Geo. Trotter jun., Danl. Bradford, Jas. Vestback, Andrew M c Calla, Thos. Bodley.
CHEAP GOODS.
Maccoun & Tilford,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, at their Store on Main Street, an extensive, elegant assortment of
CHEAP MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest European importations chiefly purchased from vendue houses, which they are determined to sell at the lowest prices that Goods are sold at in this state, for Cash. They have also a large and general assortment of
BOOKS,
of the latest publications; and keep a constant supply of
NAILS,
made of the best Pennsylvania Iron, at their Nail Manufactory.
Lexington, Jan. 16, 1804.
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell low for
CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT, PETRE, BEES-WAX, TALLOW, HOG'S LARD, PORK, COUNTRY LINEN, AND THREAD.
Those indebted to the late firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. are requested to call and pay—or at least settle their accounts.
Lexington, K. Nov. 14th 1803.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Whereas, I am legally authorized by power of attorney, granted by John Willson of Philadelphia, and dated the 15th of September, 1803, to make leases of two tracts of land entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Thomas Franklin, lying upon the waters of Kentucky river; the one containing, by survey dated the 3d day of August, 1784, 116,650 acres—the other, by survey dated the 2d of the same month and year, containing 108,344 acres, to such persons as may be desirous of settling on such lands, and upon such terms as are limited by the said power of attorney. Therefore I hereby give notice, that application can be made to me in Lexington, where I will be ready to act agreeably to the powers in me vested, as relates to the making of such deeds and grants as may be required.
By virtue of the powers vested in me, I hereby forewarn all persons from cutting timber, working salt-petre caves, salt-water springs, coal mines or minerals of any description, without they are authorised by special contract; or in any manner trespassing on the above lands, as any person offending herein, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
JOHN M. BOGGS.
Lexington, 15th Oct. 1803.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price in Cash and personal property at valuation, the following
Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek.
30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the Salt tick, on Sandy.
216 1-4 acres half of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the last entry. 250 acres, half of 500, entered, May 1780, by George May, near Lydia's Mount.
400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last—entered June 23, 1780.
About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the conference of the South fork with Main Licking, which lies within the forks, and including a part of the town of Falmouth.
666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786.
1333 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Glymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Meredith's and George Glymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned.
1000 acres, entered for Ben. Holliday, on Battle creek, adjoining John Saunders.
1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt river, joining George Underwood, and including the mouth of Willson's creek.
The claims to the above parcels of land are deduced, by private contracts from the persons for whom they were located.
GEO. M. BIBB.
Lexington, Jan. 5. 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the first day of the next May county court, to be held at the town of Russellville, for Logan county, I shall make application to said court for permission to lay off an addition to said town, on the south side thereof, conformably to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
JAMES MORRISON.
February 7th, 1804.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAML. & GEO. TROTTER, Have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their Store on Main Street, Lexington, an extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Of the latest importations from Europe, and the East and West Indies—
CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hard-Ware, Groceries, China, Queen's, and Tin Wares.
All of which were purchased on the lowest terms, and will be sold either by wholesale or retail for Cash accordingly.
Amongst which are the following articles:
 Fine and Coarse Cloths,  Coatings,  Flannels,  Rose, 2 1-2 point, and striped Blankets,  Cassimeres,  Fancy Cord,  Irish Linens,  Chintzes,  Calicoes,  India Mullins,  British Plain Jaconett, Tambored, Lappett, Book & Cambric do.  Scarlet Cloaks,  Turkey Cotton,  Cotton and Wool Cards,  Saddlery,  Iron,  Anvils,  Vices,  Steel,  Cut and Hammered Nails assorted  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Souchong, and Green Teas, fresh & of the best quality.  Coffee and Chocolate,  Loaf and Brown Sugar,  Indigo, of a superior quality,  8 by 10 Window Glass,  Queen's and Glass Ware, assorted by the crate. 
N. B. One of the subscribers intending to start for Philadelphia, in a few days, request those who are indebted to them to make immediate payment.
S. & G. T.
2d Jan. 1804.
TO LEASE,
A VALUABLE FARM, LYING in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above Maj. Buchanan's mill, on the road leading from Frankfort to Harrodsburgh with about 100 acres of Cleared Land, a good Dwelling House and other Convenient Buildings, a large apple and Peach Orchard, Meadow and Pasture; the whole in good repair.
James Maccoun.
Lexington, March 14, 1803.
A Great Bargain,
MY He had in that valuable and handsome
SEAT OF LAND,
WHEREON I now live, in the county of Fayette, on Day's fork of Elkhorn, containing 450 or 460 acres, well improved, and generally thought to be as handsome a place as any in the county—the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long, by 22 wide, finished in a neat, plain manner.—A very fine
GRIST MILL,
with two pair of stones, one of which are French Burrs: the mills and dam were all built anew about nine months ago, and are generally thought to grind as fast as any mills in the state: the dam, and all under-works of the mills are locust timbers. There are about 130 acres of open land, meadows and graft lots included; springs and stock water that was never known to fail. The title is indisputable. The terms are, four pounds per acre, cash, or five pounds per acre, half the money paid down, the other half twelve months credit, the land being made subject to the payment. I will sell the whole together, or the mills and 50 or 100 acres with them, or otherwise divide, as may suit best. For further particulars, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises, any person may be informed, and shown likewise.
John Rogers.
January 26, 1804.
TO SELL OR RENT,
A HOUSE with a good Cellar and Kitchen, several small Buildings and a Garden Lot, very convenient for a small family—Apply to P. D. Robert, on the premises, High Street, opposite Short Cross Street.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (State of Ohio) about 25 miles below Limestone, including the mouth of Bear creek, and extending up the river 1519 perches to the mouth of Maple creek. One of these tracts containing 1400 acres, was granted to Gen. John Nevill; the other containing 2222 acres, granted to Gen. Daniel Morgan. A large proportion of each of these tracts, is river bottom of the first quality, on which are several improvements; the balance excellent upland well watered and timbered. The lines of survey will be shown by Jonathan Taylor, or Peter Demoss, who live on the lands.
I will sell on a long credit, on the interest being paid annually.—For further information enquire of James Morrison, in Lexington, Kentucky, who is in possession of a draught descriptive of the surveys, or the subscriber in Pittsburgh.
PRESLEY NEVILL.
Oct. 8, 1803.
LEWIS SANDERS & Co. have by mutual consent dissolved their copartnership. Persons indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment to Lewis Sanders, to whom the debts properly belong. Any person having demands against said firm are desired to apply to L. Sanders for payment.
LEWIS SANDERS, PATRICK M C ULLOUGH. Lexington, 8th Dec. 1803.
THE flattering encouragement that the subscriber has experienced since his commencement in this business, has induced him to make large engagements to continue the store on his own account at the same place; and with a mind highly sensible of the benefits that he has received from the hands of his very good friends, he takes this opportunity to return to them and the public generally, his most cordial and sincere thanks and acknowledgements; he also publicly pledges himself to his particular friends, that there shall not be lacking on his part, any industry or attention to his business; and hopes to convince them that their confidence is not ill placed.
LEWIS SANDERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WILL continue business in the house lately occupied by Trotter & Scott—He has just received, and now opening a large, very general and well chosen assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest importations from Europe, suitable for the present and approaching season; a considerable part of which being purchased with cash, enables him to sell upon unusual low terms, but no credit can be given whatever.
GEO. TROTTER sen.
Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber intending to start for a fresh supply of furs, by the fifteenth of March next, informs all those indebted to him, that they will confer a particular favor on him by discharging their arrears before that time.
JNO. LOWREY.
Lexington, Feb. 7, 1804.
Taken up by William Francis, living in Bourbon county, on Rockbridge, a Brown Mare Colt, supposed to be one year old, with a large star in her forehead, two white hind feet; appraised to 20 dollars. Dec. 27, 1803
Taken up by Andrew Irvin, Bourbon county, near Cane ridge meeting house, a Dark Bay Horse Colt, two years old last spring, about thirteen and a half hands high, no brands perceivable, the right hip bone appears to have been broke, trots; appraised to 10 dollars. 19th Dec. 1803.
William Mitchell, J. P. B. C.
THE KENTUCKY POCKET ALMANAC
For sale at this office, by the gross,
dozen or single.
Just Published,
And for sale at the office of the Kentucky
Gazette,
An Account
or
LOUISIANA;
Being an Abstract of Documents in the offices of the Department of State and of the Treasury.

(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT
For the relief of John Coles. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers liquidate and adjust the claim of John Coles, owner of the ship Grand Turk, heretofore employed in the service of the United States, for the detention of the said ship at Gibraltar, by direction of the American Consul at that port, from the tenth day of May to the fourth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and one, inclusive; and that he be allowed demurrage at the rate stipulated in the Charter party, together with the interest thereon.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
January 14, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of Paul Coulon. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Paul Coulon, as agent for the captors of the ship Betty Cathcart, and Brig Aaron, prizes to the French privateer La Bellona, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six thousand two hundred and forty one dollars, and forty four cents, being the amount retained by the treasury department from the sales of the ship Betty Cathcart, for the duties on the cargo of the brig Aaron.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
January 26, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four, the following sums be, and the same hereby are, respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For the pay and subsistence of the officers and the pay of the seamen, two hundred and thirty-four thousand three hundred and twenty eight dollars;
For provisions, one hundred and twenty-five thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars, and seventy-two cents;
For medicine, instruments, hospital stores & all expenses on account of the sick, four thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars;
For repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, one hundred and forty four thousand dollars;
For the purchase of ordnance, and other military stores, five thousand dollars;
For the expense of navy yards, docks, and other improvements, the pay of superintendents, store-keepers, clerks and laborers, fifty-two thousand dollars;
For the pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, fifty seven thousand five hundred and forty one dollars, and eighty cents;
For clothing for the same, twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty-two dollars, and seventy six cents;
For military stores for the same, four hundred and fifty-two dollars.
For medicine, medical services, hospital stores, and all expenses, on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, one thousand dollars;
For quarter masters and barrack masters, stores, officers travelling expenses, armourers and carpenters bills, fuel, and other contingent expenses, eight thousand eight hundred and forty seven dollars;
For completing the marine barracks at the City of Washington, three thousand five hundred and eighty four dollars, and twenty-two cents;
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated shall be paid, first, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriation for the support of the navy, and secondly out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN, President
of the Senate, pro tempore.
January 31, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
Political, Commercial and Moral REFLECTIONS, On the late edition of LOUISIANA To the United States. By ALLAN B. M'GRUDER. For sale at this office.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
Derisory Reflection,
on the Aspect of the Western Commerce. Addressed to the People.
NO. IV.
THE situation of our commerce is, at this time peculiarly interesting. The destruction of our wheat by the weevil has deprived us of a great source of wealth, and the inactivity of our farmers as well as exporters, has produced an alarming effect upon the public mind. Those who have long been flattering themselves with the hope of acquiring wealth, are desponding; nor do they indulge any prospects of better times or greater prosperity. Farmers put little into the ground which is not intended for their own immediate use; and exporters are no longer enterprising or adventurous. Imaginary evils have obtained the ascendancy; and if they are permitted longer to rule us, they will soon become realized. A torpor is gradually stealing upon us; and if not soon banished, will benumb our faculties, and destroy every principle of action. Men act upon belief, and seldom exert themselves to avert what they consider inevitable; because they know that impossibilities are not to be surmounted.
Complaints resound through all parts of the state that no markets are to be found for our produce; but what produce has the farmer to sell, for which he can obtain no market? And what has he in possession for which, in some shape or other he cannot find a purchaser?
One or two unfortunate commercial seasons has deadened the spirit of adventure, prevented the farmer from putting much in the ground, from a belief that no market could be obtained for the produce; and now if there was a demand equal to the wants of Europe, we have nothing to sell the exporter to satisfy it. This surely is as disgraceful to us, as it is impolitic and unwise. It is disgraceful not to exert our faculties, and impolitic not to be prepared for any market which should be opened to us; because foreigners will never look upon our farms as a means of supply to their wants, and will proceed elsewhere to satisfy them. Nor can the merchant or exporter expect constant employment from our produce; and both will look elsewhere for a people more orderly and regular in their pursuits. Our Eastern brethren act differently, and they reap the reward of their regular conduct, in the wealth and conveniences which it affords them. They know that let the markets be as they will, they will obtain something for the produce of their labour; that that something is better than nothing, and will keep them above want, and secure them independence. That they cannot be worse off if they labour, and may be bettered. They have, therefore, always something to export, and are ready for any markets which present themselves. But in Kentucky our farmers, in contrast with the seasons: there is nothing regular or constant in their conduct. If tobacco sells one year, every man is driving at it the next; if wheat, tobacco planting is abandoned, and wheat is universally raised; and so it is with every kind of produce, until the markets below are glutted, and the farmer has nothing to sell, but what will not bear exportation. Whilst the farmer is tilling this immense crop, he is calculating by the past season, upon immense profits, and when the general infatuation of himself and his neighbours brings along disappointment, he curses the country, yet has nothing to complain of but his own folly. Some intelligent men pull against the stream, and in the wealth they accumulate, receive the reward of their wisdom.
Almost every man in the state will recollect that a few years since, when was very generally raised; and that the cessation of hostilities in Europe, and the progress of the weevil, left us no produce for exportation. But had our crops been diversified, something, no doubt, would have been found for our merchants, which would have prevented the despondency from becoming general.
It is evident from this view of the subject, that if a different conduct is not pursued by our farmers, a little success will be produced in the public mind, which will destroy every latent spark of enterprise, and make us a people without industry, a nation without wealth. Those mighty streams which roll through our country, and from which our countrymen, not many years ago, promised themselves ease, and wealth, and independence, may roll on to eternity without realizing expectation, or satisfying our expectations. Our indolence and stupidity will then become as proverbial, and ourselves as contemptible to the old world as the slaves of the eastern continent.
And in God's name, why should we respond? We have a fertile country, if we will only exert ourselves and improve it; if we will not be wanting to ourselves, is it not in our power to obtain every convenience which the world affords? Was it ever known that a people who performed the duty which they owed to themselves, and were industrious and persevering, sunk down into poverty and contempt? No such phenomenon was ever presented to the view of man. On the contrary the most barren rocks, the most frightful
wildernesses, and the most dismal swamps have been conquered by the industry and ingenuity of man, and converted into the habitations of pleasure, ease and independence.
PHOCION.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
HIBERNIAN VISITOR.
LETTER V.
MY DEAR SIR,
AS I progress in my enquiries, I become more and more convinced that there is a languor and indifference, as to the progress of science and literature about the University, which would be more than sufficient to destroy the faintest institution of the kind that is known upon the face of the earth. This is apparent; and will be acknowledged by you, whenever you will take the trouble of informing yourself upon the subject. In similar European establishments, however much they may have decayed, or have failed to keep pace with the discoveries of this age, appearances are more favorable. Most of the European professors appear industrious, and are desirous of instilling into the minds of their pupils the love of literature and science. Their lectures are regularly delivered. The constant attendance of the student is expected, and is obtained by motives honourable alike to both parties. Examinations are periodically expected, and always examined by the professor, that the student may perceive his errors, and avoid them in future; that he may be come habituated to mental exertion, and practice himself, what is communicated by precept in the hours devoted to lecture: So that if the learning acquired is not always useful to the student, a spirit, and an ardour for inquiry is excited, which generally follows him through life.
But here, the recitation once over, and the heavy moulded lecture done, the student is left to himself, and may engage in pursuits opposite and dissimilar. Examinations, it is said, are not animated, and exercises are produced by the students as humour or caprice may direct them. Of this necessary part of the routine of education, so regularly demanded in every well constituted academy, few or no traces appear, if any ever existed; to the injury of the student, and of course to the prejudice of the University. They seem to be trusted to the wild and irregular sallies of youth, and do not constitute a part of the regular plan of education.
Youth, I presume, are placed at the University to form their minds, improve their judgments, and fit them for the active scenes of life; to learn what should be practised, and acquire that which will be useful; not fainter away a few years previous to the age of manhood, when they are qualified by law to engage in some active profession or business. To secure these objects, they should therefore be taught, long before they abandon school, to practice what is communicated in theory, and their progress should be measured by frequent examinations and exercises: otherwise upon their entrance into the world their heads will be filled with every thing but what is useful and necessary, and their knowledge be of every kind but what is practicable. They may be readers and critics; but not writers—professors but not practical men. As exercise is necessary to preserve health and give vigour to the body, so is practice most beneficial in forming and giving strength to the mind. Students may theorize and acquire a knowledge of facts; but their learning will be a crude indigested mass, and will only make them pedants, unless their lessons are practised, and they are taught to imitate the masters who instruct them. Of what consequence are lessons, if what they inculcate are not used? Of what importance is any course of education, when boys are barely taught to repeat like parrots, and not called upon to act like men? It may be said that they are prepared by study for experiment, and that after they quit school they may practice for themselves. But let it be remembered that if the mind is not there awakened, if it does not there become disposed to act, that accident alone thereafter to arouse it, and that scholars who do not, under the eye of the master, acquire a taste for literature, seldom pursue it during the rest of their lives. As well might we expect a watchmaker to be produced, without practice, from the lectures of his master, as an elegant writer, a correct speaker, or a well informed chemist, without experience and practice being added to theoretical knowledge.
Let it be recollected, too, that these exercises give to the professor the fairest opportunity of awakening the mind, leading the character and forming the taste of the pupil; which no discerning, zealous, and well-informed man will suffer to escape him. He may make them interesting to his student, and perhaps, prevent irregularities, which will sometimes lead to destruction. For when once the vigilance of the officer is relaxed, and the student has no subject to reflect on, there is danger that he will run into all the excesses of dissipation to relieve himself from lassitude and ennui—dangers which will require all the attention and vigilance of the tutor to guard against.
This want of energy—this neglect in providing exercises for youth, I there-
fore consider a curse—an insuperable obstacle to the progress of the school. Students can receive but little improvement in it, and parents will not be disposed to send their own children to it when they do not find that others are improved.
Why do not the public—why not the trustees provide a remedy? Surely when one or the other of the contending factions obtain victory they will not be pleased with dominion only over broken windows and empty walls. Whilst they can contend for power at elections when vacancies are to be filled, may they not equally join in promoting whatever will benefit the institution? If they do persevere in their past conduct, they will deserve and must surely meet with the execution of their country.
To return. To this general state of the school, I am pleased to hear there are some honorable exceptions. The medical department is said to be conducted with intelligence and spirit, and the scientific class does not seem to want energy. But to speak generally, there is too much to blame—too little that we can admire or applaud.
Nimrod,
WILL stand the ensuing season at Mr. George Hunt's stable, four miles from Lexington, on the Boon's station road, and will be let to mares at the reduced price of Eight Dollars per season. Four the single leap, or Fifteen to ensure a mare to be with foal, and in every instance twenty-five cents to the groom. The leap and groom's money to be paid when the mares are put; the season by the first day of October next, and the insurance when the mares are known to be with foal. The season will commence on the 15th of March and end the last of July. Nimrod is a handsome white, full fifteen hands high, his form has been given up by the best judges in Virginia, to be equal to any horse that ever stood in that state, and his colts more generally approved of, being remarkably handsome, active, and generally of good size. No gentleman who wishes to breed from Nimrod can be deceived, as I bro't out two mares with foal by him, and one last spring's colt, which may be seen at his stand. To confirm what I have above asserted of Nimrod as a foal getter, I shall give the following chance, to wit—Any gentleman who puts a mare and complies with the advertisement, and gets a colt that is not a good one agreeably to the mare, shall have his money returned on demand. Pasturage gratis will be provided for mares from a distance, and great care taken of them, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
JOHN MASON.
21 March, 1804.
NIMROD was got by Hart's old imported Medley, his dam the noted running mare old Willis, the dam of the two noted horses Brilliant and Handal. Old Willis was got by the imported old Janus, her dam by Col. John Baylor's imported horse Shock. Nimrod, in '91, won the Hanover town purse, in '92, the New-Glasgow purse. Given under my hand this 20th January 1803.
JOHN THORNTON.
Hanover County.
We do certify that the famous horse Nimrod, bred by John Thornton, of Hanover, has stood his three last seasons at Tureman Lewis's, Spottsylvania county, Virginia, and think him entitled to the first rank among covering horses, his colts being remarkably handsome, active and generally of good size. Given under our hands this 6th October, 1803.
John A. Billingsly, John S. Johnson, Edmund G. Hill, Benja. Winn, Richard Skakelsford, Pomfret Waller, George Winn, Richard Johnson, Garland Lively, Wm. Durett, George Luck, Taverner Winn, Fleming Terrell, John Wiglesworth, Fleming Cibles, Thomas Shirley, Thomas Minor, Lewis Timberlake, John Johnson, Benjamin Waller, John Shirley, Farish Coleman, James Crawford, Tureman Lewis, Taverner Wisdom, Stephen Hackney, Harry Durrett, Larkin S. Holliday, Curtis Waller, George Shirley, Zechariah Skakelsford, Harry Goodloe, John W. Shirley.
I have other certificates too tedious to mention, from under gentlemen's hands who have bred from Nimrod in Virginia, which may be seen at his stand, concerning the sales of his colts, and their performance on the turf.
J. M. Jun.
TAKEN up by John Wright, Clarke county, on Four Mile creek, a Bay Horse, about fourteen hands and a half high, a star in his forehead, some white on his near hind foot, the hair of his tail bobbed off, some saddle spots, about five years old; appraised to 60 dollars, January 7, 1804.
Achilles Eubank, j. p.
INFORMATION
EFT at either of the Printing Offices in Lexington, of the place of residence of THOMAS GREAR, or his son Samuel, formerly of Bedford county, Virginia, will greatly oblige the widow of George Grear.
Money Wanted.
THE subscriber intending to set out for Philadelphia and Baltimore, on the 1st of next month, most earnestly requests all those indebted to him, to come forward and pay their respective balances. He has on hand a variety of
Merchandize,
to be sold unusually CHEAP for CASH, or such articles of Country Produce, or Manufacture, as may from time to time suit him.
LINSEED OIL,
For sale by the barrel or smaller quantity.
William West.
Lexington, 15th March, 1804.
COTTON YARN,
OF a superior quality, for sale at the rate of Walker Baylor & Son, Lexington.
JOHN A. SEITZ & CO.
HAVE on hand a large and handsome assortment of Merchandize,
which they will sell unusually low for Cash, Hemp, Tobacco, Whiskey, Country Linen, Salt-Petre, & Bees Wax.
Lexington, March 13th, 1804.
I WILL SELL
A NEGRO GIRL,
ABOUT 17 or 18 years of age; she is an exceeding good house servant, and sold only for want of employment. I have lent a number of BOOKS to persons whose names I have forgotten; particularly "Free thought upon Popery," and the "Jew's Letters," the holders of them will be so good as to return them to the subscriber.
Peter January.
Lexington, March 12th, 1804. 3c
The celebrated, imported, and real bred Hunter,
Paymaster,
WILL be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable in Lexington, at the reduced price of 15 dollars the season, the money to be paid by the 1st day of September; 25 dollars to insure a foal, the money to be refunded provided the mare proves not to have been with foal, if the mare remains the property of the person who puts her to the horse; 10 dollars the leap, paid at the stable door. Any gentleman's mare that is put by the season, and does not prove to be with foal, shall have the liberty of sending her gratis next season. Attested notes will be required with the mares in all cases where the money is not paid. Mr. Peter Lott, who has the direction and management of the horse, will pay particular attention to any mares sent to him; to him; an extensive pasture under good fence, and well watered, is provided, and will be furnished gratis to mares sent from a distance, and may be grain fed at 3s. per week. All accidents and escapes to be at the risk of their owners.
PAYMASTER
Was imported from England by Mr. Rylander of New-York, is a beautiful blood bay, well marked, 16 hands high, rising 9 years old, and for figure, bone, strength, action, carriage, and movement, he is equal to any horse on the continent; and his character as a good and sure foal getter, stands high.
PEDIGREE.
He was got by Paymaster, who was got by Homer, Homer was got by Old Paymaster, his dam by the Lamasca Arabian, who was the sire of Mr. March's Signal, who won 7 times out of 8, at New-Market; and was also the sire of Mr. Vernon's Flyh, who won 3 times out of 4, at New-Market, and of several others, which have produced excellent racers—Homer's dam was the dam of Mr. Gee's Sarah, by Antonius, who won 700 guineas at New-Market, in 1775, when 6 started—Paymaster's dam was got by Snake, his grand dam by Old Traveller.
JOHN W. HUNT,
March 10, 1804.
6
CASH,
Will be given for TALLOW & CHEESE,
At the Bake-shop, opposite Lewis Sanders & Co's store, next door to the Nail Factory, Main street, Lexington— A Valuable WORK HORSE, For Sale for Whiskey.
THE SUBSCRIBER
BEING about to remove to Woodford, calls upon those indebted to him, to settle their accounts as speedily as possible, to enable him to answer demands against him. Should any persons call in his absence for this purpose, Mr. Dudley or Mr. Davidson, at Dr. Fishback's will settle with them. The balances due Ridgely and Fishback, Dr. Fishback will receive; and such persons as have accounts against me individually, will leave them with Mr. Dudley or Davidson.
F. RIDGELY.
Jan. 20th, 1804.

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, "News from all nations lumb'ring at his back."
LEXINGTON, MARCH 13.
Articles No. 15, is received, and will appear next week.
The Legislature of New-Jersey have concurred in the Amendment to the constitution of the United States. They have also passed a law for the gradual abolition of slavery, which enacts, that every child born of a slave, after the 4th day of July next, shall be free; but shall remain the servant of the owner of his or her mother, in the same manner as if such child had been bound to service by the trustees or overseers of the poor; and shall continue in such service, if a male, until the age of 25 years, and if a female, until the age of 21 years.
Mr. Burr has instituted a prosecution against Mr. Cheetham, editor of the New-York Citizen, for the publication of sundry alleged libels. This is the point at which the controversy ought to arrive. If the publications implicating Mr. Burr are correct, their truth will be established, and his guilt made manifest. If they are false, their fallacy will appear on the legal investigation, and the slanderer receive due punishment.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Washington city, to his friend in this town, dated Feb. 27.
"On Saturday evening the republican members of Congress assembled for the purpose of nominating candidates for the Presidency and Vice-Presidency. Mr. Jefferson was unanimously proposed for the chief magistracy. Several gentlemen were proposed for Vice-President. Governor Clinton obtained 67 votes, Mr. Breckinridge 20, Mr. Langdon 10, Mr. Lincoln 7, and Mr. Granger 4. Clinton will probably be taken up."
I WISH to give notice to my fellow-citizens, on the North side of Kentucky River, that I offer my services as an elector for the election of President and Vice-President—and as I never before proposed myself a candidate for any office higher than a soldier, and conceive I am capable of discharging that office, to the satisfaction of my countrymen—my countrymen—professing to be a true republican and friend to my country, hope it will not be thought presumption in me.
ROBERT SANDERS. Scott county.
Extract of a letter from Kaskaskia, Indiana territory.
Kaskaskia, October 18, 1803, Albert Gallatin, esq.
Dear Sir. You have no doubt how the United States are imposed on by the Spanish officers since they have heard of the cession of Louisiana. Grants are daily making for large tracts of land, and dated back. Some made to men who have been dead fifteen or twenty years, and transferred down to the present holders. These grants are made to Americans, with a reserve of interest to the officer who makes them. Within fifteen days, the following places have been granted, to wit; 45 acres, choice of the lead mines, 60 miles from this, heretofore reserved to the crown of Spain, 60,000 acres the commons touching St. Louis, heretofore given by the crown of Spain to the inhabitants of this village. The tin mines (though of doubtful value) and 15,000 acres adjoining, and many other grants of 10, 15, 20 & 30,000 acres, have been made. I could name persons as well as places."
From the Medical Repository.
PROGRESS OF MEDICAL EDUCATION IN AMERICA.
Within the last thirty or forty years, and particularly since the termination of the revolutionary war, it has been quite the fashion for students of medicine to qualify themselves for practice by a tedious and expensive tour to Europe. If we judge aright, this custom is on the decline. The opportunities afforded by our seminaries, and establishments at home have superceded the necessity of those voyages and journeys to foreign countries. On looking over the list of medical graduates at Edinburgh for the 24th of June, 1802, we observe that, of twenty four candidates who were honored with the Appollonian laurel, 7 were from England, five from Scotland, eight from Ireland, two from Barbadoes, and two from Jamaica. There was not a single one from the United States. The schools of Philadelphia, New-York, Cambridge, Baltimore, Lexington (Kentucky,) and Dartmouth, are engaged in the business of medical education to an extent that is both pleasing and
surprising. About fifteen years ago, the remittances to Great-Britain only, for the support of young Americans who were sent thither to be instructed in physic and surgery, amounted to 12,000l. per annum at least; and, at that time, the remittances were principally in specie. This was one cause of the scarcity of the precious metals in America, which, though worthy of attention, was scarcely ever believed to be of such serious magnitude. Nothing can more strongly evince the importance of cherishing feminaries in our own land.
The following melancholy circumstance happened at Steubenville, on the 17th ultimo. A young man, who had married the preceding evening, setting on the morning of the 17th conversing with his wife, rose abruptly from his seat, seized a pistol which he had concealed, and shot himself through the body—He expired instantaneously! His determination to put a period to his existence, appeared to have been taken some time before the event, by the regular arrangement of his books.
Pittsburgh paper.
Extract of a letter from the Mississippi Territory, dated 8th Sept. 1803.
"In consequence of information from numerous and respectable sources, I am compelled to believe that practices highly fraudulent and injurious to the United States are very prevalent in the newly acquired territory of Louisiana."
"I have no doubt of the correctness of my information, that a vast number of adventurers, many of them from this territory, are daily making extensive surveys on the west side of the Mississippi and Spanish officers have lately up-claims to, and are now disposing of large tracts, some even 60 miles square, at reduced prices, in some instances not more than 10 cents per acre."
"It seems some respectable citizens of this territory, who have spurned the nefarious offer, have been invited to a participation in this harvest of iniquity; the inviters alleging that land of the first quality might be obtained for a few cents per acre; and respecting titles, as good may be had (lay they) as those by which lands are held on this side of the river: (probably antedated Spanish grants.)"
"A knowledge of former transactions in this territory, during the interval between the treaty of 1795, and evacuation by the Spanish government, will lead out to an easy solution of the mystery by which this speculation will be veiled;—the warrant of survey, the surveyor's certificate, and the final grant, will be concurrent date, prior to the cession of Louisiana to France."
"I am told, that in most, if not in all cases, these surveys are Spanish subjects, and their assistants and chain-carriers, Spanish soldiers, who will probably all move off with the Spanish government. I therefore apprehend that any tribunal hereafter to discriminate between the just and the fraudulent claim will be difficult, even if oral testimony be admitted, but if to its exclusion the Spanish record be paramount, conceived impossible."
PHILADELPHIA, March 27.
The ship Governor Dodsweill, arrived at Charleston the 11th instant, failed from the river Bonny, in Africa, on the 1st of December, with a cargo of 335 prime slaves, of the Eboes, and arrived at Barbadoes on the 13th of January; where captain Williams was informed that the packet from England had arrived, with accounts to the 31 of December, but furnished nothing of any moment. Several English guineamen bound to Barbadoes had been captured by the French, and sent to Guadaloupe—Captain Williams after leaving Barbadoes, touched at Crooked Island (Bahama) for orders, where he learnt that the inhabitants were in expectation of an attack upon those islands from the French at Barrada and Nevers in Cuba at which places it was rumored they had two or three thousand men.
LOST
ABOUT two weeks ago, either in the streets of Lexington, or between Lexington and Pigeon meeting house, an old MOROCCO POCKET BOOK. As it contains papers which can be of service to no other person, but are of considerable value to myself, I will handsomely reward any person who may have found it, if they will return it. My name is in several papers in the book.
James Blythe.
Fayette county, Feb.
Notice is hereby given, THAT pursuant to an act of the last Kentucky Legislature, the commissioners who were appointed by the Governor for the purpose of perpetuating testimony concerning the records and papers which were destroyed in the late office of this county, the said commissioners will continue to meet at the court house of this county, for the said purpose, on the first Monday in every month until the first day of July next, at which time their office as commissioners expires.
By order of said Commissioners.
LEVI TODD, CLK.
March 12th, 1804.
JOHN POPE,
HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jefferson, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Mason Circuit Courts.
November 10th, 1803.
War Department, Feb. 5th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the secretary for the department of war, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz:
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio; and at any place or places within the Indian territory north of the 4th degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee country between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between the Tennessee river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 4th degree of north latitude, (Vincennes excepted).
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkanfaw, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on Red river excepted).
Seventh. At New Orleans, and at any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, in the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York, (Niagara excepted).
Fourteenth. At Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Crown Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour,) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound or pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, secretary of War.
NOTES On the navigation of the MISSISSIPPI. For sale at this office.
FOR SALE,
A House and Lot.
LYING on High and Water streets, in the town of Lexington. The terms may be made known on application to the occupant or to the publisher, about four miles from Lexington, near the Tate's Creek Road.
3* Edmund Fear.
A GREEABLY to a decree in a chancery, in the circuit court of Mercer county, at their February term 1804, there was granted unto Jacob Proman, by a bill in chancery, on a mortgage of 96 acres of land, with all the improvements thereon, belonging to the estate of Saml. Woods jun. dec. in the county of Mercer, for one thousand dollars, by the said Proman advanced to the said Woods; provided that the guardians for the heirs of the said Woods, or any one else, shall come forward, by the 25th of this inst. and pay off the mortgage with cost and interest, or else the commissioners will proceed to advertize and sell as the law directs.
CLEM. NANCE, } Com. million JOHN EBERLY, } CHARLES BROWN, } 6th March, 1804. 2w 1/2
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from crediting, or in any manner dealing with my wife Mary; as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
FORBES DEVERS. February 15, 1804. 3w
PUBLIC NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Lincoln circuit court, pronounced at the February term thereof, in the year 1804, in a suit in chancery depending in the said court, wherein Nathan Hulton and Joseph F. Lewis are complainants, and Spencer Griffin defendant, will be sold, at the times and places herein after mentioned, the herein after mentioned tracts of LAND, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds, with interest per centum per annum interest from the first day of October, 1799, until paid—Four pounds, twelve shillings and six pence—and the sum of one hundred and fifty-three pounds, with interest thereon, after the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 20th day of July, 1799, until paid; being the sums decreed to be paid to the said complainants. The times and places of sale are as follows to wit.—The tract of land lying in Lincoln county, called and known by the name of English's station, as comprised in a deed from Lucas Sullivan to the said Spencer Griffin, and a mortgage from the defendant to the complainants, will be sold on the premises, on the 13th day of April ensuing, on the date hereof. And the following tracts will be sold at the door of the court-house of Lincoln county, in Stanford on the 14th day of April aforesaid, to wit.—The tract of Land whereon George Nokes resides, in Lincoln county, as described and bounded in a deed from Edward West to Spencer Griffin, containing two hundred acres, more or less. Two hundred acres on the waters of Rough creek, as described in a deed from Robert Dobson, to the said Spencer Griffin, dated the 10th day of July, 1798. Two thousand two hundred acres lying on Brush creek, a branch of Green river, being the part of the tract not sold, which was sold and conveyed by James Cravens to the said Spencer Griffin. Six hundred and twenty-six acres on Richland creek, Knox county, to include Linn's lick, being the part of a 750 acre tract which Spencer Griffin bought from Thomas Carnal, as attorney in fact for John Harvy. The whole of which tracts were conveyed by the said Spencer Griffin to the said Nathan Hulton & Joseph F. Lewis, by deed of mortgage, dated the 20th of July, 1799. The said lands to be sold for ready money; and the sale on each day to commence at twelve of the clock.
THOMAS MONTGOMERY, Commissioner under the decree.
March 18, 1804.
The full blooded Horse
Young Baronet,
WILL stand the ensuing season at Walter Carr's on Hickman, Fayette county, eight miles from Lexington—and will be let to mares at Sixteen Dollars the season, which may be paid in merchantable Wheat, at the Lexington cash price, delivered at my mill, at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or crop Tobacco at the market price, at any inspection on the Kentucky river, provided they are delivered between the 15th November and 20th of January; or may be discharged by paying Twelve Dollars cash, in the season—or Ten Dollars when the mare is put, and Seven Dollars the single leap, to be paid in hand—to insure a mare with foal, Twenty Dollars; every sixth mare will be given in. The season commences the 10th of March and ends the 15th July.
BARONET,
Is a thorough bred horse, full 15 hands three inches high, of a dark bay colour, five years old this spring, was got by the old imported Baronet, who was equal, if not superior, to any horse ever imported. Old Baronet was bred by Sir John Webb, Bart. and got by Verumus, son of Eclipse, his dam called Penultima, by Snapp, grand dam by Cade, great grand dam by Crab, great grand grand dam by Flying-Childers, out of a Confederate Filley—she was got by Grey, Grantham, her dam by the Duke
of Rutland's Black Barb, out of Bright's own—Young Baronet's dam was got by the imported Othello, grand dam by the imported Figure, great grand dam by the imported Wild-Dair, her grand dam together with Wild-Dair was imported by Gov. Delancey; Wild-Dair became so famous that he was returned to England.
PERFORMANCE. Old Baronet at 3 years old, won the Kentucky Sweep-stakes of 90 guineas, beating Teudem, Paymaster, Kinlock, and several others.—The next time he started, won a £50 plate.—The following year, beat Windelstone a match for 100 guineas (or 2330 dollars,) and won a £50 plate at New-Malton, beating Camerlane, Seducer, Africh, Hutchinson and Revis, after which he was sold to his royal highness the prince of Wales, Baronet when 6 years old won the great Oxford stakes of 4100 guineas (or 19,133 dollars,) when 19 horses started amongst which were Express, Escape, Precipitate, Buzzard, Chanticleer, &c. Good pasture, and good attendance to mares coming from a distance, and if required, will be corn-fed, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
ELISHA J. WINTER. Lexington, March 1, 1804.
Albert,
BRED by C. J. John Hoskins, in King and Queen county, Virginia, will continue to stand the ensuing season, 22 my stable, in Scott county, which will commence the twentieth of March and end the first of August, at the prices published last season viz. Eighteen dollars on a promissory note sent with the mare, payable the twenty-fifth day of December ensuing, which may be discharged by the payment of Fifteen Dollars, paid by the first day of August ensuing. Nine Dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is covered, and if she should take the second time, Nine Dollars will be required as above, then the mare will be entitled to the season. Thirty Dollars to insure a mare in foal, provided the owner keeps her until it is expressly known that she is not in foal; but if they should part with the mare before the time expressed, the owner must be entitled to pay the insurance money. In all cases, half a Dollar to the groom, paid when the mare receives the horse. Large pasture of Blue Grass, Timothy and Clover, well enclosed, gratis, for any mares coming more than twelve miles. Mares may be furnished with grain plentifully, at 8 shillings per week, for all those who may so direct, all care imaginable will be taken to accommodate my customers; but will not be answerable for casualties, escapes, &c. that may happen. Boys coming with mares shall have their board gratis.
ROBERT SANDERS. March the 7th, 1803.
The thorough bred horse ALBERT was got by Americus, his dam by Wild Air, his grand dam by Dampier, out of Col. Braxton's imported mare Kitty Fisher. Americus was got by the imported horse Shark, Shark was got by Mark, his dam by Shaton's Snap, his grand dam by Marlborough, out of a natural Barb mare. Wild Air was got by Fearnought, Fearnought by Regulus, Regulus by the Godolphin Arabian. Vampier was got by Regulus, who was got by the Godolphin Arabian. Kitty Fisher was got by Cade, which was got by the Godolphin Arabian. Albert's dam was the dam of Kitty Medley, Minerva, Melzar, Americus, Rozetta, and they have proved themselves to be the best flock in America. Albert will be six years old in April, upwards of five feet two inches high, a bay roan.
JOHN HOSKINS. King & Queen county, Virg. February the 5th, 1803.
Teste, William Shorrbridge, Francis Kerr, John Edwards.
WHEREAS some reports have been prevailing, which originated from designing men, that Albert had scarcely a mare that proved in foal from the last season, I think it necessary to inform gentlemen, that the report is erroneous. Although false as it is, it might prove an injury to Albert's reputation, also my interest; but hope gentlemen of understanding will judge for themselves. I put nineteen mares to Albert, several at two years old, and have not the least doubt of sixteen of them being in foal, neither have I heard of more than five or six that failed being in foal.
ROBERT SANDERS. March the 7th, 1804.
March the 7th, 1804. I hereby certify that I lived with Col. Robert Sanders last year, and was present when almost every mare was put to Albert, which was upwards of ninety, and have never heard of more than five or six that have failed being in foal; further I believe him to be a sure foal getter.
BENJ. WHARTON, Scott county.
FOR SALE.
A LOT on Main street, containing 40 feet front; on which is a log house 18 feet square, a very good horse mill 46 by 32, and a well of water.—Also a house and lot on Mulberry street, containing 32 feet 5 inches front and 138 feet back on Thomas Whitney's back line. For further particulars apply to the publisher, living on the lots.
John Harrison. Lexington, March 13, 1804.

THE HUNTER; OR THE SORROWS OF HASSAN. AN EASTERN ECLOGUE. WRITTEN BY A CAROLINIAN—ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ENGLAND.
Te dulcis conjux, te solo in Littore secum, Te veniente die, te decedente, canebat. THE sun had just attain'd his servid heat, And every creature sought a cool retreat: The vengeful serpent now infests the plain, Proud of the fiery honors of his train; And rolling o'er the sands with scaly pride, Vibrates his tongue and wreathes from side to side. Light insects hover in the solar beam, And shoals of fishes glisten'd in the stream. At that still hour, by scorching rays o'ercome, A Persian Hunter wand'ring from his home: Well skill'd to urge the bounding stag to chase, Or route the panther from his secret place; Sought the kind covert of a neighboring cave, Where the blue ocean heav'd his briny wave: Then thus began his sorrows to relate, And mourn the hapless tenor of his fate:
"In dreadful splendour rolls the orb of day, All nature droops beneath his burning ray: But I, alas! his ardour must sustain: And tread the mazes of the scorching plain— Must brave the horrors of the gloomy wild, From every social haunt of man exil'd. Yet dauntless o'er the trackless waste I'drove Could I recal my once unequal'd love! No Persian maid such winning charms possess, Nor had such virtues center'd in her breast. Like as the snow drop in fair Flora's tread, Bread, Beneath oppressive dews declin'd its head; So droop'd my love when pity smote her soul, And soft compassion bid the tear to roll. But ah! she's gone, Emyna's clay cold face No longer pleases with resistless grace; That beauty which was wont me to beguile, Lull ev'ry woe, and sooth me with a smile, Is ever lost:—ultimately doom'd to fly, Like the soft tinge that gilds the ev'ning sky! No more within my cottage she'll reside, Or pluck the lily from the streamlet's side! No more she'll live the turtle from the kine, When trembling it implores its harmless life; And press the gentle creature to her breast, And close its eyes in momentary rest. Thrice happy times, no sorrow sped the hours; But gladness sported in the blissful bowers; Those bowers, alas! no more will plese my eye But as I view them urge the heart felt sigh"
"To shade our cot the cocoa rear'd its head, And pleasing to the sight its foliage spread; How oft have we reclin'd beneath its shade, Which cooling ev'ning far more grateful made, And there behind with joy the glorious sun, Fatigued with labors in the morn begun, Prepare for rest; and in the azure deep The glowing axes of his chariot steep!"
"But ah! my heart—why now recal to mind Those happy times e'en fleeter than the wind: For as when over ocean calms prevail, Swift follow tempests and the raging gale; So when contentment smiles upon mankind, Black plumm'd misfortune often lurks behind."
"When health and beauty in Emyna shone, And favor'd I was blest by her alone; I thought myself o'erprised by pleasure's wing, Nor dreamt of future sorrow's baleful sting. But ah! a languor seiz'd upon her frame, Nor since that day has Hassan been the same, In vain each art, each remedy we tried, She hung her lovely head!—the droop'd!—she died! Oh! world, you have no charms to ease my pain Soon shall I see Emyna's form again!" Homeward the mournful Hassan bent his way, And wish'd to prove the sweets of endless day!
A most uncommon circumstance occurred in the city road, London. A large dog of the mastiff breed, happened to pass near a game cock, when the latter without any provocation, assailed the dog with the utmost violence. The dog became irritated, and in his turn attacked the game-cock. A severe combat ensued; but the vigilance and dexterity of the cock eluded every attempt of the dog to hurt him. At length the cock flew upon the dog's back, and with his beak actually beat out both his eyes. He then continued his attack with such ferocity that in a short time the dog fell to the ground, when the cock struck him a blow with his beak, which penetrated to his brains; and he instantly expired. There were above 500 personal witnesses to this curious battle.
Mr. NIMMO of George street, Manchester square, lately sent down to Salisbury, a pigeon from his dove-cot, to be dispatched, with a bullet round its neck, the next day at 12 o'clock precisely, in order to ascertain what dependence could be placed on pigeons in case of extraordinary expedition being necessary. The bird arrived with the bullet round its neck, seven minutes past three in the afternoon, a distance of 83 miles, in three hours and seven minutes.
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 feet 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. }
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT & SHOE MAKER, HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.
At these low prices, no trust need be expected. He means to sell at these prices through the course of the year.
N. B. Any gentleman that wishes to purchase a quantity of any of the above work, the prices will still be reduced. Two or three APPRENTICES wanted to the above business immediately.
State of Kentucky. Montgomery Circuit court, October term, 1803. James Harrow, Joseph Yardley, Nelson Hackett and Martha his wife, late Martha Yardley, Sally Yardley, Robert Porter and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Yardley, and Nancy Yardley and William Yardley, infants under the age of 21 years, by Nelson Hackett, their next friend, which Martha, Sally, Elizabeth, Nancy and William, are children, and heirs at law of William Yardley deceased, and Willes Cook and Arthur Connally, against William Hayes & Weather Smith, Defendants In Chancery.
WILLIAM HAYES, one of the defendants in this cause, 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 no inhabitant of this state—it is ordered that he do appear here on the first day of their next April term, and answer the complainants' bill—that a copy of this order be inferred in one of the publick news papers in the state, for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court house of this county, and one at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house, in Mount Sterling, some Sunday immediately after divine service. (A copy.) Teste M. Harison, C. M. C. C.
BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT WOODEN STILL HAV'G been in use for some time, in the vicinity of Lexington, and have received the most unequivocal approbation from more than two hundred Practical Distillers, whose certificates could be easily procured. Any common carpenter or cooper can construct a distillery on this plan, in three or four days, and the cost of stills which will contain 500 gallons, will not exceed 100 dollars.
Spirit (of high proof and free from all disagreeable taste) is produced by one operation, which saves the expence and trouble of doubling. These stills work more than three times as fast as the common stills and require a very small quantity of fuel. Gentlemen, who are desirous of purchasing the Patent Right for states, counties or single distilleries, will please to apply to the Patentees in Lexington, Kentucky. The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
THE subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the publick at large, for the encouragement he has received in the prosecution of his business,—and takes this method to inform those who may wish to employ him, that he still continues to carry on the Well Digging business in its various branches, both for Fresh and Salt Water, and hopes that his experience in the digging one hundred and eighty odd wells, will entitle him to future encouragement from the publick. He has a valuable Stone Quarry, open in the vicinity of Lexington, where he will have always on hand for the next season, suitable stones for any parts of building in plain work. Those who apply shall be served at the shortest notice, with punctuality.—He will give good encouragement to two or three hands who understand blowing rocks.
JOHN R. SHAW. Lex. Dec. 1, 1803. John Robert Shaw, who now excels, In blowing rocks and digging wells Can water find by the new art, As well the fresh, so well the salt.
Since conjurors became so wise, In telling where salt water lies; In hopes I shall not be forsook, I've try'd the art of Mr. Cook.
And to my friends I do declare, A witch I never was before. Before my master doth get rich, Come unto me, the art I'll teach.
Blanks of all kinds, may be had at this office.
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of Andrew Holmes deceased, requested to exhibit them legally authenticated to the subscriber, in order that provision may be made as early as possible for discharging them—And those indebted to the estate, are now called on to discharge the same, otherwise suits will certainly be commenced without discrimination. J. HOLMES, Adm. Lexington, March 5, 1804.
IN THE PRESS, And will be published in a few weeks, THE INFERNAL CONFERENCE; OR DIALOGUES OF DEVILS. By the LISTENER. This Edition is printed for the Rev. JOSHUA MORRIS, and will contain about 400 pages, bound and lettered. The price to subscribers One Dollar. Those who wish to possess copies of the above work, will please to send their names to this office, as early as possible. The numerous editions that have been printed of the Dialogues of Devils, is considered a sufficient recommendation.
WANTED, An Industrious, Sober Man, who is well acquainted with the BLACKSMITH'S TRADE, who can come well recommended, shall receive an interest worth his attention, by applying to the subscriber, living in Montgomery county. JILSON PATNE. Feb. 24, 1804.
REMOVAL. MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and GEO. TROTTER. July 26th, 1803.
NOTICE. THE annual general meeting of the Share-Holders in the Kentucky Insurance Company, will be held at their office, in Lexington, on Monday, the second day of April next, at 10 o'clock, for the election of a President, four Directors, and five Auditors, pursuant to law, and the ordinances of the corporation. By order of the President and Directors. W. D. BEAN, CIA. Lexington, 18th Feb. 1804.
GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY. THE Representatives of the several Subordinate Lodges, and all the Members of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, are requested to be punctual in their attendance at the Masons' Hall, in Lexington, on the third Tuesday in March next, at ten o'clock, A. M. being the Grand half yearly Communication. By order of the Most W'pful G. M. DAN. BRADFORD, G. Sec'y. Lexington, February 25, 1804.
Just Published, And for sale at Charles's Book store, Lexington, A SERMON, Delivered at Pisgah, By the Rev. James Blythe, Occasioned by the death of the Rev. John Brown, late Pastor of Providence congregation, Virg. Feb. 28, 1804.
NOTICE. I SHALL attend by myself or agent, on the thirtieth day of March next, if fair, if not on the next fair day, at the house of Thomas Sparr, in Bourbon county, and from thence proceed to a sugar tree and buckeye, at the mouth of a branch, to take depositions, to ascertain and perpetuate the calls in the following entry:—June 16th, 1780, Theodorus Sparr entry 252 acres upon a treasury warrant, to include the fork of a small branch of Licking, emptying in Stoner's fork, about 1 mile above the salt spring trace, at which fork is a sugar tree and buckeye both marked "T. S." and to do such other acts as I may deem necessary and according to law—and in case the business is not completed on the first day, we shall adjourn from day to day until the business is completed. John Sparr. 24th Feb. 1804.
NOTICE. I hereby give notice that I will attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Mercer county, on Tuesday, the eighth day of May next, to perpetuate testimony, and establish special calls of an entry of 1200 acres of land, made in my name, in said county, on the fork of Green river, near Matthew Adams's of Montgomery county: and to do such other things as the law directs. Should the business not be completed in one day, it will be continued from day to day; and if any thing should prevent my attendance, an agent will attend in my stead. Stephen Fisher, sen. Mercer county, February 28, 1804.
CLARKE COUNTY. TAKEN up by Francis Jackson, living on the Kentucky river, Jackson's Ferry, a Black Mare, fourteen hands and a half high, six or seven years old, branded on the near shoulder like R, a star in her forehead, faddle marks on her back, and shod before; appraised to 231. D. Hampton, J. P. Dec. the 27th, 1803.
SCOTT COUNTY, etc. TAKEN up by Michael Godard, living about two miles from Georgetown, on North Elkhorn, a Bay Horse, about 10 years old, 14 hands one and a half inches high, a star in the forehead, some faddle spots, no brand perceptible; appraised to 30 dollars. A copy. Teste, Saml. Shepard, J. P. Jan. 7th, 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 flourishing settlement, on Red river, branch of Kentucky river. 2200 acres along the bank of the river. 225 acres at the mouth of Holly creek, Kaskaskia, near the town of that name, grants of the state of Virginia. 2200 acres in the Illinois grant, 918 poles 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. Bonds and approved securities will be required for the payment of the interest and for the principals. Inspected produce will be received at market prices for the half of the annual interest, the other half shall be paid in cash. 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.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING.
WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 1s. 6d. per pound. HUGH CRAWFORD, 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 your cotton coloured free from spots, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
TOBACCO WANTED.
WALKER BAYLOR & SON, WANT to purchase a quantity of INSPECTED TOBACCO, At any of the ware-houses on the Kentucky river, for which they will give CASH and MERCHANDIZE or ALL CASH in nine months. Apply at their store opposite the market-house, in Lexington. September 27, 1803.
Nail Manufactory.
GEORGE NORTON, TAKES this method of informing his friends, and the public in general, that he continues carrying on the NAIL MANUFACTORY, On Main street; and has on hand a large assortment of Cut and Hammered NAILS, of the best quality, SPRIGS, BRADS, &c. which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash. A large quantity of BAR IRON of the best quality, from the iron works of Benner and Dorsey, also for sale. Lexington, January 9, 1804.
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 Dunhams-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 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 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 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 subscribers). JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky, } January 14th, 1803. }
The thorough bred and elegant HORSE, Flimnap,
NOW in high perfection, will stand the ensuing season at Capt. JACOB SPEARS's farm, in Bourbon county, on the road leading from Lexington, by Gen. Russell's to Limestone, and four miles from the place where he stood the last season, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of Twelve Dollars the season, payable by the 20th of December next, in the following articles of trade, (to wit,) good merchantable Hemp, Country Linen, Sugar, Salt, Beef-Cattle, to consist of Steers between the ages of 3 and 8 years, Pork, and Wheat at their market prices; or Ten Dollars in Cash, which may be discharged by the payment of Ten Dollars worth of good merchantable, well-tasted Whiskey, if delivered in good casks within the season, which will commence the first day of March, and end the first of August next—Mares may be insured at Eighteen Dollars in Cash, or Twenty in any of the above mentioned Trade—Five Dollars in Cash, for the single leap, to be paid down. The wheat must be delivered in Brent's, Durbin's, Ogle's, or Ruddle's mills, and not sooner than the first of November next. The other trade at Capt. Spears's farm. Extensive and well enclosed pasture, containing upwards of 200 acres, and equal to any in this state, will be furnished gratis, to such mares as come from a distance, and every possible attention paid them by Capt. Spears, to whose care the management of the horse is confided; but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes. Servants may be boarded, and mares with grain if required, on the most moderate terms. I shall not consider myself bound to take the above articles of trade if they are not punctually paid. It is expected that gentlemen sending mares from a distance, will send their notes with them. N. B. Any person putting four mares by the season, and paying punctually, shall have the season of one gratis.
FLIMNAP's form, activity, and high character as an excellent foal getter, together with his pedigree, which is descended from the most approved horses in England and Virginia, renders a pompous recommendation of him unnecessary. FLIMNAP was bred by Col. Anthony Thornton, of Caroline county, Virginia; is rising nine years old, black and handsomely marked, full 15 hands 3 inches high, very lengthy, and well formed. He was got by the celebrated running horse Whittle Jacket, his dam by the old Ald-de-camp, his grand dam by Dandridge's Fearnought, a thorough bred son of Baylor's old Fearnought, his g. grand dam by old Janus, cut of the dam of Col. Symm's old Wildair; she descended from old Jolly Roger, and Carter Braxton's Kitty Fisher. Diodeme, the fire of Whittle Jacket, supposed to be the best running horse in America, was a thorough bred son of Col. Fenwick's imported old Flimnap, which horse covered at 20 guineas a mare. From the dam, he was descended from the Duke of Ancestor's Centinel, Brutus, and Beauty, a daughter of the Curvan Barb mare. Whittle Jacket's dam, Lucy Locket, was got by Bell-Air, (bred by the late Col. John Tayloe of Mount Airy) a son of Moreton's Traveller and old Selma, her dam Matchless, by Othello, her grand dam young Cate, by Childers, her g. grand dam old Creeping-Cate, by the Dancing-Master, her great, great grand dam, was the Spanish mare imported by Col. Armithead Churchill. Ald-de-camp, the fire of Flimnap's mother, was got by Specimen, out of Gen. Nelson's imported mare blossom; Specimen was got by Baylor's old Fearnought: out of old Jenny Dismal.
Gentlemen conversant with performances on the turf, will discover from the foregoing pedigree, that a very great proportion of Flimnap's ancestors in every direction, were as capital running horses as any in Virginia. I thought it necessary the last season, to publish a number of certificates from gentlemen of the utmost respectability in Virginia, to prove that Flimnap stood in the highest estimation there as a foal getter; but as he has a great number of colts now in this state, and his advertisement of an unusual size, it would be unnecessary and inconvenient, supposing that the appearance of his colts would be a more conclusive evidence of his superior foal getting, than any certificate which I could publish. M. LANGHORNE. Feb. 21, 1804.