Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1806-12-25 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVIII.—Nº 954.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 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 broad cloths,  Constitution and fancy cords,  Corduroys, Velvets, Velverets, Jacquet, tambored & book mullins,  Humhums, Baftas, 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 Merchandise will be given for old Brass, Pewter & Copper.
Thomas Love,
AFTER an absence of nearly twelve months from his old stand in Frankfort, near the Ferry and Wars-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 hewed 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 Pollitwait in Lexington, or on the premises, to the subscriber.
CHARLES SCOTT.
October 15, 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.
A GENERAL Meeting of the Shareholders of the Kentucky Insurance Company, will be held at their office, in Lexington, on Tuesday the 1st day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
By order of the President and Directors.
W. MACBEAN, CLK. Lexington, Dec. 1st 1804.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, TWO or THREE YOUNG MEN, ABOUT 16 or 17 YEARS OF AGE, AS
Apprentices
TO THE BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS. C. KEISER.
98  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 Glover 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 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.
Just Imported,
BY FREDERICK HISE, And now opening on Main street, in Lexington, next door above Mr. Cross,
The following Articles:—
 Loaf Sugar, 2s 6d per lb.  Coffee, 2 9  Chocolate, 2 6 
TEAS
 Young Hyson, 11s  Old ditto, 10 6  Pepper, 3  Allspice, 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.
THE Members of Lexington Lodge No. 1 are requested to be requested to be punctual in their attendance at their Lodge room, on the 27th inst. at ten o'clock, A. M. being the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist.
By order of the Wor. Master A. F. Price, Sec.
Dec. 17, 1804.
WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER,
ON Monday the last day of December next, at the farm of Gable, Madison county, for twelve months, several likely YOUNG NEGROES;
Also will be sold on the same day, some of the Farming Utensils, and some of the Stock—Bond and approved security will be required by
George Madison, } Ex'ors. John L. Martin, } Dec. 12th, 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 as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 18. 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
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 hair, shod all round, no brand or natural mark, that is recollected. Any person delivering the above described mare to the subscriber in Lexington, and prosecuting the thief to conviction, shall receive the above reward, or for the mare only, ten dollars. GEORGE ADAMS. Lexington, Nov. 26th, 1804. tf
To the Amateurs of the Fine Arts.
PORTAIT OF WASHINGTON.
ANY person desirous of procuring the likenesses of General George Washington, in copperplate printing, can do so by applying at Bradford's or Anderson's printing offices, in Lexington, where a subscription is opened at per copy. Should sufficient encouragement be given to defray the expenses of the above undertaking, the portraits of Jefferson, Adams, and Hamilton, shall also be executed.
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.
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 Cross 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.
Encyclopaedia.
THE American Edition of the Encyclopaedia, May be had at this Office, low for cash, if application is immediately made.
Writing Paper,
For Sale by the Ream.
Private Entertainment.
THE subscriber informs his friends & the publick, 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 Brooks.
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, luscious 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 NEGROES. men, women, girls, and boys, the property of John M. Young Jun. by H. HARRISON. His Guardian. Nov. 1st, 1804. tf
Jessamine County, Sct.
October Circuit court, 1804.
James Owens, complainant,
against
John Williams, heirs, Thomas Caldwell, David Noon, Nathaniel Sterns 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. Woodron, C. J. C. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY Sct.
Clarke circuit, October term, 1804.
John, William, Elijah, James, Andrew, Robert, Agga, and Anna M'Creery, heirs of Robert M'Creery, deceased, complainants,
against
William Gillaspie, and Benjamin Effill, &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.
Thomas Hart jun.
WISHES to sell or rent, the
Brick House,
On main street, lately occupied by Capt. Wm. West. November 30th, 1804.
DIRECT TAX.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed on the 3d 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 lots sold, should be permitted to redeem the same, provided such payment or tender of payment be made within the period prescribed by law—which in this state 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 calico and chintzes, Cambric, jacquet, and tambored mullins, 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 feythes, 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, 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
WATCH LOST.
LOST on Thursday morning last, in this town, a silver watch; the hours were marked with letters, No. 15 of the minutes was broken off the dial—Maker's name H. Favre London No. 13096. It had a common gilt chain and key, with a transparent glass seal, on which was a sprig of laurel, and the word "PEACE". Any person who may have found said watch, and will deliver it at the store of Messrs. Maccoun & Tilford, shall receive a reward of three dollars. tf
RECORD BOOKS,
LEDGERS, DAY BOOKS, &c.
May be had on application at this office.

REPORT.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, instituted "An act to establish the Treasury department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following
REPORT AND ESTIMATES--
REVENUE.
THE net revenue, arising from duties in merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year 1802, and on which the estimates of last year were predicated, amounted, as will appear by the statement [A.] to ten millions one hundred and fifty four thousand dollars. The next revenue, arising from the same source, has amounted, as appears by the same statement, to eleven millions three hundred and six thousand dollars. And it is ascertained that the net revenue which accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1804, considerably exceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1803. Without drawing any inference from the increase of the present year, an increase which must be ascribed to the situation of Europe, and will eventually be diminished by subsequent re-exportations; that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, be estimated at ten millions seven hundred and thirty thousand dollars; which is the average of the two years 1802 and 1803. The actual payments in the treasury on account of those duties, during the year ending on the 30th September last, amount nearly to the same sum; & there is no reason to suppose that the receipts of the ensuing will fall short of those of last year.
The statement [B.] exhibits, in detail, the several species of merchandise and other sources, from which that revenue was collected during the year 1803.
It also appears that the revenue, arising from the sales of public lands, is gradually increasing. The statement [C.] shews that exclusively of the September sales at Cincinnati, three hundred and fourteen thousand acres have been sold during the year ending on the 30th of September last. The proceeds of those sales, calculated on the supposition that every purchaser will be entitled to the discount allowed in case of prompt payment, would yield five hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. And notwithstanding the difficulties which exist, in drawing into the treasury the monies collected by the receivers of the remote land offices, it is believed that the actual receipts from that source, will, for the ensuing year, exceed four hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
The permanent revenue of the United States, may therefore, including the duties on postage and other small incidental branches, be computed at eleven millions two hundred thousand dollars.
And the payments in the treasury during the year 1805, on account of the temporary duties which constitute the "Mediterranean fund," are estimated at five hundred and fifty thousand dollars; making in the whole, for the probable receipts of that year, a sum of eleven millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. D. 11,750,000
EXPENDITURES.
The expenses of the year 1805, which must be defrayed out of that revenue, consist of the following items.
 1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt; of which near 3,700,000 dollars will be applicable to the discharge of the principal, and the residue to the payment of interest, 8,000,000  2. For the civil department and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including military pensions, the light house and mint establishments, and the surveying of public lands, 932,000  3. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the payment of awards under the 7th article of the British treaty, and the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 100,000 
  4. For the military and Indian departments, including the permanent appropriations for certain Indian tribes, 954,000   5. For the naval establishment, viz. annual appropriation charged to the ordinary revenue, 650,000   Extra. expenses of the last expedition against Tripoli, which will be payable in the year 1805, and are chargeable to the Mediterranean fund, 590,000 1,240,000   6. Reserved out of the Mediterranean fund for meeting other extraordinary expenses which may be incurred under the act constituting the fund, 100,000   Making altogether eleven millions five hundred and forty thousand dollars, and deducted from the revenue of 11,750,000   Leaves a surplus of more than two hundred thousand dollars, 210,000 
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
The sum which may probably be received during the year 1805, on account of that fund and the payments during that year, which will ultimately be charged to the fund, are included in the preceding estimate of receipts and expenditures; but it is necessary to give a distinct view of the whole amount of revenue & expenses under that head.
The value of merchandise, paying duties, ad valorem, which was imported in the year 1802, amounts, after deducting the exportations of the same year, to thirty one millions seven hundred and six thousand dollars. The value of the same description of merchandise imported in the year 1803, amounts to thirty-four million three hundred and seventy thousand dollars. The additional duty of two and an half per cent. on that description of imported articles, constitutes the Mediterranean fund, and calculated on the average importations of the two years, would have yielded annually eight hundred and twenty six thousand dollars. But several articles which in the years 1802 and 1803, paid duties ad valorem, having, in lieu thereof, been charged with specific duties, by an act of last session, are not liable to the additional duty of two and a half per cent. Although the value of those articles cannot be precisely ascertained, it is believed that the deduction on that account will not amount to fifty thousand dollars, and that the proceeds of the additional duty may be computed at the annual sum of seven hundred and eighty thousand dollars; and for the eighteen months commencing on the 1st July, 1804, and ending on the 31st December, 1805, at one million one hundred and seventy thousand dollars.
The expenses authorised under the act constituting the fund have been predicated on that estimate, and apportioned in the following manner.
 1. For the navy department (in addition to the annual appropriation of 650,000 dollars, viz.  There had been advanced from the ordinary revenue, prior to the 30th Sept. 1804, 350,000  A further payment will be made before the 1st January, 1805, of 130,000  To be paid during the year 1805, on account of this fund, as stated under the fifth item of expenditures of that year, 590,000    2. Reserved for other extraordinary expenses which may be incurred for the same object, being the sixth item of expenditures for the year 1805, 100,000 
importation, no part will be paid in the treasury during the present year; and a sum of only 550,000 dollars, is expected to be received in the course of the year 1805. For that sum only credit has been taken in the general estimates of receipts for that year; whilst a part of the 1,170,000 dollars, chargeable to the fund, has already been expended; and the rest is included in the preceding estimate of expenses for 1805. The difference, amounting to 620,000 dollars, will, at the end of next year, consist of outstanding bonds payable in 1806; and if the additional duty should, as well as the extraordinary expenses for which it is appropriated, cease at that time, that outstanding balance will, as it is collected, replace in the treasury the sum advanced from the ordinary revenues in anticipation of the proceeds of the fund. For it is hoped that the situation of the treasury will render it unnecessary to recur to the authority, given by the act, to borrow on the credit of the fund.
BALANCE IN THE TREASURY
The greater part of the balance of 5,860,981 dollars 54 cents, which on the 30th day of September, 1803, remained in the treasury, was in last year's report, considered as applicable to the payment of certain extraordinary demands then stated. As no payment has been made on that account during last year, besides the first instalment of eight hundred and eighty eight thousand dollars due to Great Britain, nor any other extraordinary expenses been discharged than the advance of 350,000 dollars, anticipation of the Mediterranean fund, the balance remaining in the treasury on the 30th of September, 1804, still amounts to 4,882,225 dollars and 11 cents. That sum, together with the estimated surplus of revenue for the year 1805, the sum advanced from the ordinary revenue to the Mediterranean fund, and the arrears of direct tax and internal revenues, may still be considered as sufficient to discharge the balance of 1,776,000 dollars, due to Great Britain, the loan of 200,000 dollars, to Maryland, and two millions of dollars, on account of American claims assumed by the French convention. As the greater part of those demands will be paid in the course of the year 1805, the balance will not probably at the end of that year exceed, the sum which it is always expedient to retain in the treasury.
PUBLIC DEBT.
It appears by the estimate [D] that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have, during the years ending on the 30th September last, amounted to 3,652,887 15
And during the three years and an half, commencing on the first day of April, 1801, and ending on the 30th September, 1804, to 13,576,891 86
Six per cent. stock, issued in conformity with the convention, Amount of American claims assumed by the convention, & for the payment of which, authority has been given to obtain a loan; two millions thereof being already provided for, out of the surplus specie in the treasury, 1,750,000
1,750,000 13,000,000
Another view of the subject may be given in the following manner: the balance in the treasury amounted, on the 31st day of April, 1801 to 1,794,044 83
And on the 30th of Sept. 1804, to 4,882,225 11
Making an increase of 3,088,180 26
From which deducting the proceeds of the sales of the bank shares, 1,287,600
Leaves for the increase arising from the ordinary revenue, 1,800,580 26
From the 1st day of April, 1801, to the 30th Sept. 1804, the following debts which originated prior to that period, have been discharged.
 1. Payment on account of the domestic and foreign debt, as above stated, 13,576,891 86  2. First instalment of the sum payable to Great Britain "in fa- 
  disbursement of the money which the U. S. might have been liable to pay in pursuance of the provisions of the treaty of 1794. 838,000 14,414,891 86   Making altogether, And from which deducting fifteen millions 16,265,472 12   being the purchase money of Louisiana, leaves 1,250,000 1,265,472 12 
A difference of more than twelve hundred thousand dollars, in favor of the United States.
It may be added that if the revenue shall, during the ensuing year, prove, as is not improbable more productive than has been estimated, the surplus will be applied towards the payment of the above mentioned sum of 1,750,000 dollars, yet unprovided for, on account of the American claims, and will so far diminish the amount of the loan authorised for that object.
From the preceding statements and estimates, it results that the United States have, during the period of the three years and an half, ending on the 30th of September last, discharged a larger amount of the principal of their old debt, than the whole amount of the new debt, which has been or may be created in consequence of the purchase of Louisiana; and that their existing and growing resources will, during the ensuing year, be sufficient, after defraying the current expenses of the year, and paying more than 3,750,000 dollars, on account of the engagements resulting from the French and British conventions, to discharge a further sum of near three millions and seven hundred thousand dollars, of the principal of the public debt.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Nov. 19, 1804.
INTERESTING INFORMATION.
From our Squadron off Tripoli.
[Communicated by an officer on board the Syren to a friend in Philadelphia.]
Syren, off Tripoli, August 1, 1804.
On the 16th ult. we attempted to bring off, with our boats under the command of lieutenant Caldwell and Mr. Dorsey, a small vessel, but did not succeed, for the collection of troops brought down for her defence was so numerous that my boats had to retire with the loss of one man killed and three severely wounded: the loss of the enemy was considerable; we have been informed by a Maltese capt. whom the commodore sent into Tripoli with clothing, &c. for the prisoners, that they had 150 killed and wounded.
Com. Preble arrived here on the 23rd ult. with the remainder of his force, but on account of the weather he could attempt nothing until the 24th, when he anchored in a line before Tripoli, about 3 miles from the batteries, where he had not been two hours before we were obliged to get under way on account of the wind blowing so fresh on shore; but the wind has this day moderated, and we will again be enabled to take our station before the batteries.
The Tripolitans are much distressed at present; their crops have failed, and the vigilance of the blockading squadron has prevented their getting supplies from abroad; they have been fortifying themselves at every point, have removed every thing valuable from the town, and have made and are still making, great exertions for its defence.
From the same, Aug. 9.
The scene of combat commenced on the 3rd inst. when the weather became favorable for our operations; accordingly at 2 o'clock P. M. the signal was made to prepare for battle. At 3 o'clock we got within gun-shot of the batteries; and cast off the gun boats and bomb ketches; they advanced in a line ahead, led on by Capt. Stephen Decatur, and covered by the Constitution and the brigs and schooners. The enemy had seventeen gun boats moored in a line in front of the batteries, and a brig of 16 and a Sch'r of ten guns to aid and cover their boats. A discharge of shells from the bomb boats induced the enemy to open their fire, which was heavy and incessant, yet our brave fellows advanced with all-pervading intrepidity thro' a shower of grape shot. When our gun boats got within twenty yards of the enemy they discharged their great guns loaded with 40lbs. of musket balls, which was immediately followed by a volley of musketry; this obliged five of the gun boats, composing the enemy's right wing, to cut their cables and retreat; our boats then bore up to leeward--Capt. Decatur boarded and carried the first boat--Lieut. Trip boarded and carried the 2d, and Lieut. James Decatur, in the act of carrying the 3d, was killed. Capt. Decatur continued down their line and carried the 3d--all of which were safely brought off; the attack continued an hour and a half.
The Turks were driven out of fort Franois, and must have suffered much from our fire into the town as well as into their batteries--the reason of the enemy's fire doing us so little damage was on account of its being so badly directed. The three gun boats taken are excellent; two of them carry a 26 pounder each, of brass, and the 3d an eighteen pounder. Lieutenant Trip, who carried the 2d boat, received 11 sabre wounds, but none of them dangerous, and he is likely to do well.
On the 5th we had the captured boats rigged, and should have returned to the attack, but a small French privateer finding her birth too warm in the harbor, came out. By her we learned that the enemy had one boat sunk, another lost two thirds of her crew, and all the rest were very much shattered; they also informed us that the enemy were employed all night repairing their damages. The platforms of their batteries were torn up, and our unfortunate countrymen were employed to repair them. The commodore sent the privateer back with the wounded, and the next day she returned with a letter from the French consul, bearing strong marks of a pacific disposition. The commodore however determined to attack them again the next day to the westward.
Accordingly on the 7th, at 8 o'clock A. M. the signal was made to advance in two lines, and attack the batteries: the morning was calm and warm, which prevented our getting in before 12 o'clock, when the enemy opened their fire from their batteries, and in their confusion, fired at least fifty guns without ball. The bomb boats got their position at half past twelve and anchored; their position was within point blank range, and in a little time they dismounted two guns in the western battery, and drove out the enemy; a shell was thrown into battery Francais, which burst & silenced their fire for nearly half an hour.
At 1 o'clock P. M. the quarter deck of gun boat No. 9, blew up, by which we have to lament the loss of Lieutenant James Caldwell commander, and Mr. Dorsey, two promising young officers, and 8 of her crew; Mr. Spence, who was spanning the gun, with some others, escaped unhurt; they had nearly completed the loading of the gun, when the remaining part of the boat began to sink, and the brave surviving few gave three cheers as it went down. We lay about 200 yards from her when she went down and my boats were immediately despatched and picked up those who survived; this caused a small cessation of our fire, but it was only momentary; it was renewed again with redoubled vigor, which seemed to say "We will avenge our brave comrades."
At 5 o'clock the signal of recall was made and the firing ceased; we in the other affair have suffered nothing like what might be calculated on, owing to the bad management of the enemy. We have lost on this occasion 2 officers and 10 men, and some wounded. It is not certain whether gun boat no. 9 blew up by accident or by a hot shot: that it was caused by a shot we have the observation of one of the men saved, who says he felt the stroke, but before he could communicate the circumstance, the quarter deck blew up.
The John Adams joined us to-day.
From the same, August 15.
The Bashaw has offered peace & the restoration of the prisoners to us for 150,000 dollars. 100,000, I believe have been offered, but the Bashaw has declared he will suffer himself to be buried in the ruins of his castle, or drove into the country, rather than take less: therefore we are preparing for another attack this day.
* 10,729,708 Dollars and 54 cents.

True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations slumbering at his back  LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 18.
The Editor presents to his Pa- trons the compliments of the season.
MARRIED —On Thursday even- ing last, Mr. Alexander Fraser of this town, to Miss Nancy Oliver of Jessamine County.
—On the same evening Mr. Willis Price, to Miss Peggy Payne, daugh- ter of Mr. Sanford Payne, both of Fayette County
Died , on Saturday evening last, after a short illness, Mrs. Sanders, consort of col. Robert Sanders of Scott county, much regretted by her relatives and friends.
The mail due on Thursday did not arrive 'till late evening, owing to the freezing of the Ohio river. There is now a mail due from Philadelphia, & 3 from the City of Washington. Our papers from Philadelphia are up to the 6th inst.—by them we have received the articles of impeachment reported by the committee against Judge Chase—they shall be laid be- fore our readers in the next Gazette. Our papers contain on late Euro- pean news of importance.
Extract of a letter from Vincennes dated 8th inst.
The Governor has just issued a proclamation for the election of members to the General Assembly; and we now may say we have entered into the second grade of government —It is said, and I believe truly, that Judge Davis intends being a candidate for Congress—The elect- ion is to be on the 3d of January, and the members to meet on the 1st of February to choose the Council.
On Wednesday last, the legislature of this state closed their session, after passing 108 laws, the titles of which follow.
LIST OF ACTS.
 AN act to amend an act entitled, "an act for the benefit of the heirs of Abm. Bonta, dec'd."  Giving further time to the own- ers of plats and certificates of survey to return the same to the register's office.  Providing for the opening of a road from Thomas Green's at the mouth of Triplet, to Big Sandy ri- ver.  To authorise and compel the cir- cuit and county court for Livingston county to hold their respective courts at the place fixed by the com- missioners for erecting the public buildings for Livingston county.  To amend an act entitled an act to amend and reduce into one the several acts concerning constables, and authorising coroners to summon a jury.  For the relief of the heirs of Ja- cob Pennington deceased.  To amend an act entitled an act to reduce into one the several acts concerning Bairdstown in Nelson county.  For the relief of Edward Russell.  Authorising the county court of Livingston county, to lay their coun- ty levy for the year 1804.  Extending the term of the Jessa- mine circuit court.  To authorise the county court of Fayette, to open or extend any street in Lexington through the out-lots thereof.  Giving one additional term to the circuit court of Lincoln and Knox counties.  To amend an act entitled an act for the restraint, support and safe keeping of persons of unsound minds.  For the relief of Mary Bundy.  For the relief of Polly McNeff.  Giving Alvin Mountjoy the fur- ther time of one year, to erect a slope on south Licking.  For the conditional divorce of Ra- chael Branham.  Erecting sundry counties into e- lection precincts.  For the relief of John Lewis.  Adding a small part of Cumber- land to Adair county.  For the benefit of Richard Taylor.  For the relief of Robert Hunter, collector of Scott county, for the year 1802.  More effectually to suppress the practice of gaming.  For the relief of M. W. Hall, collector of Barren county for the year 1802.  Repealing so much of former laws as prevents the appropriation of 
all ticks, springs, mines of mineral ore, by settlement claim s.
To amend an act entitled "an act for the relief of persons, who have been, or may be injured by the de- struction of the records of any court."
Concerning the court of Appeals. For the relief of the collector of Livingston county.
To amend an act entitled "an act for the benefit of the heirs of Asa Ruby, deceased."
For the benefit of the heirs of Lau- rence Verbruyke, deceased.
To amend and explain the several acts concerning surveyors fees.
Authorising the trustees of the Rittenhouse academy in Georgetown to dispose of lands vested in them by law for the use of said academy.
Supplementary to an act erecting sundry counties into election pre- cincts.
To amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the payment of post- age on public communications made to the executive of this state."
For the relief of the sheriffs of Nicholas, Livingston and Breckin- ridge counties.
For allowing an additional number of justices of the peace in certain counties.
To amend the several acts estab- lishing circuit courts.
To provide for the collection of tax from persons omitted by the com- missioners.
Directing the mode of distributing the Criminal Law.
Concerning the marriage of John Tadlock.
Altering the line between Green and Hardin counties.
For the relief of Clarinda Al- lington.
To authorise the printers of the Republican Register, and the Mir- ror to publish advertisements.
For the benefit of Cassandra Deye Van Pradelles and her children.
For the benefit of William Rogers.
To legalise the proceedings of the county court of Floyd.
For the relief of Deacon Payne.
Concerning the public spring in the town of Versailles.
For the redemption of certain cer- tificates therein named.
To amend an act entitled "an act to amend and reduce into one the seve- ral acts establishing a permanent reve- nue."
Concerning the navigation of the Rolling fork of Salt river.
For the relief of John Gray.
For the relief of William Clifell.
To amend the act prescribing the mode of changing the venue.
Giving an additional term to the circuit court of Fayette, and alter- ing the terms of other circuit courts.
To provide for the expense incur- red in certain suits in behalf of the commonwealth.
To amend the several acts concer- ning the navigation of the South and Stoner's forks of Licking.
For the relief of the widow and heirs of Thomas Neel, deceased.
To amend an act entitled "an act concerning Georgetown."
Concerning settlement rights South of Green river.
To incorporate the Ohio Canal Company.
For opening a road from George- town to Augusta.
To amend the act entitled "an act for opening a road from Greenburgh to the Tennessee state line and for other purposes."
To amend an act entitled "an act allowing county court clerks a com- pensation for their services on cri- minal prosecutions."
For viewing a way for a road from Danville to South West Point and Tellico in Tennessee.
Concerning certain Academies.
For the relief of the heirs of Ro- bert Elliott, deceased.
Providing for having the streets in Lexington paved.
For the benefit of the Clergy.
Providing for the reimbursement by the United States of the claims for military services rendered by the citizens of this state.
For the benefit of the heirs of James Trimble, deceased.
Authorising the county courts of Wayne and Jefferson to lay their county levy.
[The remainder in our next.]
FRANKFORT, Dec. 15.
GARY L. CLARKE, Esq. of Scott county, is appointed to the office of Circuit judge, created by the act passed at the present session, for extending the Circuit Courts. He was nominated to the Senate on yesterday, by whom he was approved.
The General Court, at their present term, have made the following allotment, viz. Hon. Nisian Edwards, to the courts
of Livingston, Christian, Muhlenberg, Logan and Warren.
Henry P. Brodnax, Hardin, Ohio, Breckenridge and Henderson.
Stephen Ormsby, Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, Shelby and Henry.
Allen M. Wakefield, Barren, Green, Cumberland, Adair and Wayne.
James G. Hunter, Mercer, Lincoln, Pulaski and Washington.
Samuel McDowell, Fayette Jessamine, Woodford and Franklin.
John Allen, Bourbon, Montgomery, Floyd and Nicholas.
Buckner Thruston, Madison, Garrat, Knox and Clark.
John Coburn, Bracken, Mason, Fleming and Greenup.
Cary L. Clarke, Gallatin, Boone, Pen- dleton, Campbell Harrison and Scott.
House of Representatives U. S.
THURSDAY, Nov. 29. Mr. J. Clay presented a representa- tion and memorial signed by 237 Ame- rican citizens settled in Louisiana, ex- pressing their satisfaction on the arrange- ment made in that country as to its government. Referred to the commit- tee on that part of the president's mes- sage relative to the amelioration of the government of Louisiana.
VOLCANIC ERUPTION.
Recent accounts from Sicily, state, that the famous Mount Etna is at present threatening to spread desolation through the circumjacent country. Previous to the 10th of August several eruptions had occur- red, which, though not productive of very serious consequences, were from their nature—the noise that attended them, and the burning ma- ter and smoke emitted—calculated to excite alarm. During the twenty four hours succeeding the 10th the volcano was calm, but this calm was followed on the 12th, early in the morning, with a terrible explosion, & a noise as if millions of cannons had been discharged at once. When the last letters, of the 18th, left that island, a shower of fire was falling to the distance of three leagues round Etna. No earthquakes had been experienced, but a subterraneous sound, like thunder, was heard all over Sicily, particularly at and near Messina. Vesuvius too, in Italy, has of late been in a convulsed state. Great quantities of lava have been emitted, the progress of which has been marked with ruin, and has struck alarm into the inhabitants of the adjacent country. Most of the towns and villages in the vicinity of the mountain have been abandoned, the people carrying with them their most valuable effects, & concluding that some awful explosion will ere long render the beautiful country a scene of barren desolation.
[New York Daily Advertiser.]
LONDON Sept. 27.
Every thing is now ready to begin the canal, which is to unite the Rhine with the Rhône. The engineers are already arrived at Strasburgh to inspect and di- rect the works. According to the plan approved by his majesty the emperor, this canal will commence between Strasburgh and Kraft. Fifteen months it is estimat- ed will be sufficient to finish this grand national undertaking, upon which for- mer Kings and their Ministers have been deliberating for 150 years.
Private letter from Paris, Sept. 2.
"Much confusion has prevailed here for this week, in consequence of the de- cree respecting the regulation of the coin. On Tuesday a decree was cried about in all the streets of Paris, entitled Decree Imperial (decree of the Emperor) which purported that all the half-crown, 14, and 12 livre pieces, that were coined before the year 1726, should be no longer current, and even those of Louis XVI. were not to be received in pay- ment, if the dates were not perfectly le- gible. Next morning, when the people were assembled in the principle market place, they became extremely clamorous, and the character and conduct of his Coriscan majesty were treated with great disrespect. If, said they, he does such things before his coronation, what may we not expect from him after he is crowned? In fact it was like the com- mencement of a new revolution. Trade was entirely at a stop, for farmers would not part with their property, except for very plain marked pieces, and very few of such were to be found. The public dissatisfaction became at length so alarm- ing and general, that the police offi- cers were obliged to go to the Prefecture, and represent the dangerous consequen- ces that were likely to ensue from ex- ecuting the regulation; the next day the decree was revoked. These circum- stances have given them a little insight to the spirit of the people, and they be- gin to see that they cannot on all occa- sions lead them as they thought they could. The reason why the government wishes to call in the money is, to coin as much as they can of the present reign."
A letter from the frontiers of Ita- ly, of the 3d of Sept. says, "A re- port is propagated that the English have again bombarded Algiers."
THE Society of BACCHUS, for the promotion of Manners, will meet at Travellers Hall, on Wednesday evening next at 5 o'clock. The members are request- ed to be punctual in their atten- dance, as business of importance will come before them.
By order of the President. Lexington, Dec. 22, 1804.
DANCING SCHOOL.
Dancing being that which gives graceful motion, all the life, and above all things man- lineness and becoming confidence to young chil- dren, I think it cannot be learnt too early. But you must take care to employ a proper Dancing Master, one who knows and can teach what is graceful and becoming—he who teaches not this, is worse than none at all. Locke on Education.
MR. NUGENT, HERETOFORE a principal dancer at the Theatre of Philadelphia, and Charleston, being respectfully recommended to this place from the City of Washington, where he taught last winter, purposed to commence a Dancing School in Mr. Bradley's Ball Room.
Understanding that it is a general complaint, that the public are often imposed upon by per- sons professing themselves to be dancing mas- ters, who are wholly unqualified for this occu- pation, which they have to vilified as to make it be thought the last refuge of imbecility, Mr. Nugent thinks proper to lay before the public, the following certificate from the Rev. Doctor Buist of Charleston, sensible that the livelihood of a teacher depends much on the respectability of his character.
"Mr. H. P. Nugent was an assistant tea- cher in my academy nearly twelve months, in the year 1801, during which time he behaved with strict propriety and attention. From personal observation and experience, I believe him to be a correct and critical scholar in the English and Latin languages, and I have been informed by competent judges that Mr. Nu- gent is intimately acquainted with the French language, and is an accomplished teacher of dancing. At Mr. Nugent's desire I have gi- ven this certificate, which I consider as a debt due to merit."
16st "GEORGE BUIST."
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold at public sale, to the highest bidder by the subscribers, at the Court House in Paris, on the 6th of January next, by virtue of a decree made by the Hon. the Bour- bon Circuit Court, in a suit in chan- cery, wherein Hugh M'Ilvain is complainant, and the heirs of Hora- tia Hall defendants, for foreclosing a Mortgage, and directed to us for selling the same, the following Tract of LAND, contained in a deed of Mortgage made by said Hall to said M'Ilvain, supposed to contain acres, lying in the County of Bour- bon, entered and surveyed in the name of Parmenas Briscoe and being near, or adjoining a place called the Log-pond, to satisfy the debt, inter- est and costs of said, M'Ilvain in said decree mentioned.
William Kelly, } Com'rs Thos. Hughes, } Maurice Langborne. } Paris, Dec. 19, 1804.
TAKEN up by Merryman B. Curd, living in Jessamine coun- ty, near the mouth of Dick's River,
A BLACK MARE, ten years old, branded on the near buttock, but not known what it is; had all round, trots and paces, 14 hands 3 inches high—Appraised to 75 dollars.
JOHN LOWRY J. P. J. C. Nov. 21st, 1804.
Bourbon County viz.
TAKEN UP BY Reubin Smith, near Ruddell's mill, one SORREL HORSE about fourteen and a half hands high, seven years old, a small blaze in his face, some faddle spots, a scar behind his ears supposed to be occasioned by a rope, or something worn round his neck—apprai- sed to £12. Given under my hand this 16th day of October 1804.
Joseph L. Stephens, J. P.
Agreeable to an adjournment of the Trustees of the Transylvania University the 30th of Nov. last—they are request- ed to be punctual in their attendance at the said University, on Wednesday the 30th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M.
By order of, Thos. Lewis, Chm. P. T. Lexington, Dec. 10th, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the sub- scriber, living within two miles of Limestone, on the road to Washington, about the 20th of July last.
A Sorrel Mare and Stud Colt,
The Mare was 4 years old last Spring, about 14 hands 3 inches high, her off hind foot white up to the fetlock, and a few white hairs in her forehead, shews the blood; branded on the near shoulder HO, but the H appears like I unless closely examined; the Colt was foaled in May last, and is also a Sorrel, with a few white hairs in his forehead. Who- ever will deliver the above described Creatures to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward; or ten dollars for in- formation, by Post, to the Maysville Off. Office, where she may be had. The Mare was raised by Mr. Henry Odell, near Danville, where it was supposed she would attempt to go.
Elijah Martin. December 8th, 1804.
A PRINT.
MONEY is scarce, and hard to raise; Gentlemen who write to me by Post, will please to pay postage.
WILL. CREEP.
Dec. 22d 1804.
MY wife Peggy having left my bed and board without any provoca- tion, this is to caution all persons a- gainst crediting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her con- tracting after this date.
Edward Delany. Jessamine city, Dec. 22, 1804.
Hart & Bartlet,
Having purchased of Thomas D. Ow- ings, two hundred tons of
CASTINGS,
to be delivered to them as fast as they can be made at his works, think proper to give notice that any orders for that article will be thankfully received by them at this place, that from purchasers taking a quantity, a part will be received in produce; that their agent at the works will not have power to sell, ex- cept for cash, and that the price deliver- ed here will be as formerly forty pounds, and at the works thirty five per ton. Lexington, Dec. 20, 1804.
LEST any person should conclude from the appearance of a handbill of mine against R. Justice, that I hinted something disrespectful of Mr. Rob. Bradley, or his house, I have thought it proper to say that I had no such inten- tion whatever. But on the contrary do aver that the conduct of himself and Lady has been such as merits my esteem; and I think his tavern the best in the Western Country that I have seen, giv- ing under my hand this 18th, Dec. 1804.
A. B. T. Mason.
NOTICE is hereby given that on and after the first of February next, I shall have for sale at my farm, on Tates creek road, three miles and a half from Lex- ington, upwards of ten thousand VINE SLIPS , of the best quality, viz. Madeira and Cape of Good Hope, which I shall dispose of, in any quantity, at a mode- rate price.
December 25, 1804. Francis Sibatel.
WILL BE SOLD.
AT 12 months credit, for all sums above 20s. on the 10th day of January next, at the late dwelling house of John Bell dec. in Fayette County, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, Farming Utensils, House hold and Kitchen Furniture; Also will be hired at the same time and place, a number of likely
NEGROES,
consisting of Men, Women and Boys. Bond and approved security will be required from the purchasers, with legal interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
Prancey Bell, Adm'rx. December 17th, 1804.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
TAKEN up by Sampson Allen, on Marrow-bone Creek, near Richy's mill,
A SORREL MARE,
about 13 hands high, rising 4 years old, the left hind foot white, a large scar on the point of the right but- tock, branded N on the left shoulder, but very obscure. Appraised to 20 dollars.
James Fergus, J. P. C. C. Oct. 23d. 1804.
Speculator
WILL stand the ensuing spring at H. Taylor's Farm, in Clarke Coun- ty at the usual price—All those in- debted for mares put to Speculator, will render a particular favor, by making payment to said Taylor, or Wm. N. Lane in his absence, be- fore the 1st day of February next ensuing.
Clarke County, December 14th, 1804.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
TAKEN up by Francis Barrel at Cumberland River, about 8 miles above Barkville,
A BLACK HORSE,
with a small star in his forehead, 4 years old last spring, about 14 hands high, had on an old bell, fastened with an old leather collar; neither brand nor dock. Appraised to 17l. Also a BAY HORSE , with a blaze down his face, over his left nostril, his left hind foot white above his pafern joint, some white faddle spots on his back, about 14 or 15 years old, something over 14 hands high, branded on the left shoulder RU, and on his right shoulder S. Appraised to 13l