Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-12-01 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XX.—N o 1097]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD LEXINGTON.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1806.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
THIS paper is published twice a week, at Three Dollars and a half per annum, paid in advance, or Four Dollars at the end of the year.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
GEORGE ANDERSON, INTENDING to start for PHILADELPHIA about the first of December, all those indebted to him, are requested to call and pay off their respective accounts before that time, otherwise they will be put into the hands of a proper officer for collection. Those who fail to comply with this request, need never expect a CREDIT again in his store. Lexington, Nov. 5, 1806.
CHARLES HUMPHRYS, & Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW-ORLEANS,
A quantity of Jamaica spirits, Sugar and Fish, which they will sell on the following terms, viz: 4th proof spirits by the hhd. $2 per gall. — — — — — by the barrel $2 12 cts do. Sugar by the barrel or cwt. 22 cts per lb — — — — — smaller quantity 25 cts Fish, as usual. Lexington, Oct. 1, 1805. 8w.
MACBEAN'S, (LATE WIN-TERS) MILLS.
Near the Mouth of Tates Creek. HAVE undergone considerable repairs, and are now in good order to undertake MERCHANT or COUNTRY WORK. These excellent MILLS are too well known to need any observations, and Mr. James MacBean, who is an experienced Miller, will give constant attendance, in order to give every satisfaction to the public. Mr. Joel Bailey, at the SAW-MILL, will generally have a stock of PLANK, on hand to supply Boats going down the River or others. A quantity of WHEAT is wanted to purchase.—Good encouragement will be given to a BOAT BUILDER, who will make and take to build on the shares. For terms apply to James MacBean at the Grist Mill, or to W. MACBEAN, at the Madison.
HEMP SPINNING FACTORY. on Silver Creek, where a quantity of UN-DRESSED FLAX is wanted. Letters directed J. & D. Macbean in Lexington, or at Thos. C. & G. Howard, Richmond, will be attended to. 7 Nov 1805 6w
SWAN TAVERN. JOHN JONES, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, at the SIGN OF THE SWAN, in that large house lately occupied by Doctor Taylor in Cynthiana, where he is supplied with the best of liquors, and provisions, his stable is furnished with forage, and an attentive officer, his beds will be well attended to, and from the arrangements made to accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour. Cynthiana 12th Nov. 1806. 6w
EDUCATION. MR. & MRS. LOCKWOOD, Respectfully announce to the public, that some time late in the Fall they purpose opening a BOARDING SCHOOL for the education of young ladies, at or near Lexington; bearing with them ample testimonials of their abilities to conduct a literary establishment, having had instruction to their care, during a residence of some years in New-York, and its vicinity, pupils from the most respectable families. As they rent their house of success on no other basis than their own talents and attention, will consequently be flattered by receiving that patronage, which shall be their studious endeavours to obtain and preserve. * * * Previous to their arrival, further information may be had by applying to George Yeat, Esq. Peterborough, near Versailles, Woodford county—to Mr. P. Skidmore, Bourbon Furnace, Montgomery county—to D. D. Bradford, Editor of the Kentucky Gazette. Oct. 15, 1805.
WOOL CARDING MACHINE. By the 20th instant, the subscriber intends having machines in complete operation in Lexington for picking, breaking and carding sheeps' wool into rolls, all which will be done at 10 cents per pound, with the addition of 2 cents for mixing wool of different colours, and 5 cents per pound for picking and breaking Hatter's wool. The burs and sticks must be extracted, and the wool sent in sheets with one pound of grass to eight of wool, and the rolls will be so packed as to carry on horse back 50 miles without injury. Country linen, feathers and wool received in payment, if delivered in hand. Wool left with Mr. John Lowry, Hatter in Lexington, will be attended to by the public's humble servant. D. S. NORTON. Lexington, August 2, 1806.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Respectfully informs the public, that he has taken the shop adjoining Mr. P. Bain's house, where he will continue the
Painting and Gilding Business, to which he will add the Mending, making, and framing of Looking Glasses; He will also have an elegant assortment of Gilt Picture Frames. The subscriber has likewise, on hand an assortment of EARTHEN WARE. W. Mentelle. May 20, 1805.
WEISIGER'S TAVERN, Frankfort, Kentucky.
The Subscriber, respectfully informs the public, that he has taken possession of his house, lately occupied by Capt. Phillip Bath, and known by the sign of
THE EAGLE.
Grateful for the very liberal encouragement which he has experienced on former occasions, he is determined not to exertion, expense, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accommodation of those who may please to favour him with their custom. His house is large and his rooms are commodious. He has a variety of liquors of the best quality, and his table is plentifully supplied with the best viands that the season affords. To his beds particular attention shall be paid. He has a spacious stable, abundantly furnished with corn, oats & hay, and an attentive officer to attend to it. Gentlemen may at any time be furnished with private rooms, free from the noise of the tavern. D. Weisiger. April 9th 1805.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
147 1-4 Acres of land, whereon I live, of a superior quality, about one mile from Lexington, on the road leading to Cynthiana. It has on it a very convenient two story house, with three rooms below and three above, with three brick chimneys; a kitchen, smoke house, negro houses, a barn and stable room for 15 horses, an apple orchard of 60 old bearing trees and about 150 of young trees, all of excellent fruit. It is well watered with never failing springs, and a stream runs through it sufficient to turn a mill at least six months in the year with 17 feet fall, about 50 or 60 acres cleared, about 20 acres in meadow, 3 lots of clover and blue grass, the whole under an excellent fence—the balance well timbered, and a large portion of excellent meadow ground—also, the flock of horses, cattle and hogs, and will give seven years credit to the purchaser. M. SATTERWHITE. September 3, 1806. tf.
RICHARD FAYLOR.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, in that large and commodious brick house lately occupied by Mr. John Instone, in Frankfort; where he is supplied with the best of liquors and provisions of every kind. His stable is well furnished with forage, and an attentive officer. From the arrangements made to accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour. Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A Very excellent WAGGON, with five Geers and the fifth chain, in complete order. Enquire of the printer.
RICHARD BARRY, BOOT & SHOE-MAKER, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS commenced business in the shop lately occupied by Mr. N. Prentiss near Mr. William's Inn. He has on hand a very handsome assortment of Boots and Shoes. As to prices, he will only pay that he will sell as low as he can afford; but he will promise sincerely to do GOOD WORK in the newest fashion and at a short notice. Nov. 18, 1806.
WILLIAM DORSEY,
Wishes to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Coopering Business, in Lexington, three doors above Mr. Samuel Ayres, and opposite to Mr. Rankin, Main-street and has on hand a large assortment of vessels from 10 to 100 gallons, and hopes by his particular attention to business to merit their custom. 12m
SHORT NOTICE.
Those indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or Book Account, are required to make immediate payment to Mr. Miram Shaw, who is fully authorized to receive the same. A compliance with the above will save trouble and expense. John Lowrey. Lexington, September 23, 1805. tf
FOR RENT
FOR the ensuing year, that VALUABLE FARM in the neighbourhood of Lexington, late in the possession of Walker Baylor; for further information apply to the subscriber living in Franklin county. NATHL. HART. Nov. 18, 1806. 3w.
DANIEL BRINER,
TOBACCONIST.
LATELY from Philadelphia, has commenced business in Major Morrison's house, adjoining Mr. Edward Wells, on High-street, where he will manufacture, and always have for sale a large and general assortment of Tobacco, wholesale and retail, on terms lower than heretofore offered in this town. Profiting himself master of his business, and intending to carry it on extensively, the most liberal credit will be given to Merchants and Traders, and the mode of payment made easy. Lexington, Oct. 21, 1806. 3m.
ALEXANDER PARKER
HAS just received from Philadelphia in addition to his former assortment, Silk and cotton Shawls aff'd, Silk and cotton Hose aff'd, Silk Gloves and Laces aff'd, Lute strings and Grapes aff'd, Laced & plain cambric Muslins aff'd, Figured and plain Dimities aff'd, Fancy and coarse Calicoes aff'd, Cotton Shambay's & coarse Muslins aff'd, Morocco Slippers & Wool cards aff'd. QUEEN'S WARE, HARD WARE, & GROCERIES. WHICH will sell on the most moderate terms for cash, hemp, country-linen and sugar. Lexington Nov. 18, 1806. 4t
DOCTOR BARRY,
Will practise Medicine and Surgery in Lexington and its vicinity. His shop is kept at Mr. Brien's in the room formerly occupied as a post office. Lexington, 15th September, 1806
CUT NAIL MANUFACTORY.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they have opened a NAIL MANUFACTORY, in the town of Mayville, on Water Street, next door to Mr. John Armstrong's store, where they manufacture all kinds of Cut Nails & Sprigs. Also have on hand a general assortment of Wrought Nails, Saddlers' Tacks, Dorsey's Bar Iron, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, &c. which they intend to sell at the Pittsburgh prices with the addition of carriage, for cash or approved notes. William Porter Jun. & Co
50,000 Dollars for 6 50!!
NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY, No. V.
For the promotion of Literature, and other purposes. To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December, 1806, and 500 tickets to be drawn each day until which is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after. The excellence of the present scheme is universally acknowledged to exceed any ever offered in the United States. The Capital Prizes are
30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars, Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. The first 4000 blanks to be entitled to eight dollars each. The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. In this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars.—Notwithstanding the great number of Capital prizes in this lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize.
TICKETS & SHARES.
FOR SALE AT G & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICES,
No. 61 & No. 58, Maiden-Lane, New-York, At 6 and a half dollars, until the first of October, when they will advance to 7, and continue advancing as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success.—The public are requested to remark, that the drawing of the New-York Lottery is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctual, and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large, enclosed with Tickets.—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries, (lists of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. New-York, Aug. 1806.
REMOVAL.
JAMES WIER,
HAS removed his Store to the apartment in Mr. Lewis Sanders's large brick house, nearly opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office; where he is opening a large assortment of GOODS, just arrived from Philadelphia—consisting of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEENS' & GLASS WARE.
And will be sold very low for Cash, or suitable produce. He has also received per the Barge Ann from New-Orleans,
40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, 1 cemi-johns Shrub & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy Logwood, 500 lb. Blistered Steele,
To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Me. Chantable Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
BAST & YOUNG,
COPPER & TIN SMITHS,
Respectfully inform the public, that they have just received from Baltimore an elegant assortment of Copper and Tin, &c. They will continue at Danville, and at Shelbyville, as heretofore—making all sizes of kettles and boilers, hatters' and wall kettles, tea, stew and glue kettles, sauce pans, rum pumps and cranes, &c.—Also, all sorts of tin ware, by wholesale or retail, very low for cash. N. B. The subscribers inform the public, that they have also, commenced the Brass Founding business, opposite Mr. Logan's Currying Shop, Main-street Lexington, under the firm of ALTE, & Co. They intend making and having on hand, a constant supply of fashionable And-Irons and Candle-Sticks, Rivets and Still-Cocks, &c. Copper-Smiths in the western country may be supplied with the above articles on better terms than they can import them. Old brass and copper will be taken in exchange—Cash given for pewter, brass and copper. August 14, 1806.
Doctors Fishback & Dudley, HAVE commenced partnership the practice of Medicine, Surgery, &c. in Lexington, by their skill in those professions, and attention to business, they hope to merit a share of the public confidence. May 20, 1806.
Doctors Fishback & Dudley,
STATE OF KENTUCKY, Montgomery Circuit, July term 1806. James Magowen, Complainant, against John Bolkell, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this state, therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that unless he does appear here on the third day of our next October term and answer the complainants bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published in some authorised newspaper of this state, for eight weeks successively.
A copy, Teste, Isaac Harrison, clk. M.C.C.
WANT TO PURCHASE
Five Barrels of GOOD WHISKEY, and pay for them in Boots & Shoes, with some cash. H. CRAWFORD. Boot & Shoe maker Main-Street, Lexington.
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. John Bryan.
Air of Shoes and Stockings,
filled up in a Pocket Handkerchief, were found on Saturday last in a street in this town. The owner can have them by applying to John Bryan.
Lexington, Nov. 20.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley's; where he will practice Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail. He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate
MILITARY LAND.
near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. Petersburg, 10th Feb. 1806.
PLANE MANUFACTORY.
M. ELLIS & Co.
BEG leave to inform the Public that they have commenced the PLANE MANUFACTORY BUSINESS in all its various branches, Pittsburgh, in Second-Street, near the corner of Liberty-Street, where those who please to favour them with their custom may rely upon Planes of a superior quality, and on reasonable terms. All orders duly attended to with punctuality and dispatch. September 15, 1806. 6m.
J. & D. MACCOUN,
HAVE received from Philadelphia, and now opening at their Store on Main Street, opposite the Public Square, an extensive Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE & STATIONARY,
Which, with a constant supply of both Pennsylvania
BAR IRON & CASTINGS, & NAILS,
From their Nail Manufactory, will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash in hand.
Among their Books are the following, viz:
Cunningham's Law Dictionary, Bacon's Abridgement, Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown, Impey's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, Washington's Reports, Co's do. Veley's Reports, do. Henry Blackstone's do. Coke's do. Burrows's do. Cowper's do. Stowy's Pleas, Macnally's Evidence, Burrows's Treatise on Equity, Foulkman's do. Potthier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, Principles of Equity, The English Pleader, Pleadings Assistant, Espinasse, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Garry on Bills of Exchange, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium, Lilly's Entries, Brown on Equal Pay, Becaria on Crimes, The Federalist, Garry's Speeches, Moore's American Almanac, Safford's Letters from Italy, Abbe Barthelemy's Travels in Italy, Robertson's Letters to de Medicis, Hebel's Arethusa, Gifford's Translation of Juvenal, Darwin's Life, The Life of Genl. Moreau, Moreau's St. Domingo, Barrow's Travels in Africa, Moore's Travels through France, Germany &c. Carr's Stranger in France, Residence in France, Smith's Wealth of Nations, Interesting Anecdotes do. Memoirs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gil Blas de Santillane, Hellman's Puffendorf, Paley's do. do. Evidences of Christian Religion, Davis's Sermons, Don Quixote's Paraphrase, Carey's Family Bible, latest edition. Also the best approved Classic and Scientific Authors, for the use of Schools, with a variety of other Books, too tedious to enumerate. They have likewise contracted for a few thousand copies of the new improved edition of WEBSTER'S SPELLING BOOK, containing twenty four pages more than the present one in use, to be printed in Lexington, from the standing types composed in Philadelphia. Orders from one to one hundred dozen, can, in a few weeks after this time, be filled on the shortest notice, and at a lower price, than they can be imported from Philadelphia. Also the following Books of Kentucky manufacture, will be furnished on the same low terms, viz: The American Grammar, Kentucky Preceptor, American do. School Geography, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Wilson's Lyle's, Harison and Murray's Grammars, Black Books, &c. &c. &c. * * * Subscribers for Garry's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them. Lexington, May 20.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed from the subscriber in Lexington, about the first of June last, a bright bay Gelding, six or seven years old, about fifteen hands one inch high, blind of one eye, (the eye is funky) with a long white tail, hoof all round, no brand that I recollect. The above reward to be paid on the delivery of the horse to me in Lexington, or by giving such information as will enable me to get him again, and all reasonable charges paid by me. JAS. BEATTY, August 19, 1806. tf.
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE, three miles and a half from Lexington on the Boonsborough road, handsomely improved. For Particulars enquire of Gen. Robert Todd, in Lexington. Nov. 26, 1806.
BILLS OF LADING
For sale at this office.

THE KENTUCKY SPANISH ASSOCIATION.
(End of the first part of the Spanish Association.)
No. XIX.
IN concluding this important investigation, it will be necessary to make a few remarks on the evidence which we have offered in proof of the existence of the Association which we have above named: In addition to the correspondence between gen. Washington and col. Marshall, published in the 18th number, we beg leave to add the following extract of a letter from a most respectable character, in Fairfax county, state of Virginia, dated the 30th of Sept. 1806, to a gentleman in the county of Shelby:—
"I believe, however, I gave gen. W. the first information of the fears entertained by many in Kentucky, of attempts carrying on to separate that country from this. I received my information from the delegates from Kentucky, at the last assembly in which I served. At this distance of time, it is not in my power to name them particularly: I recollect well a col. Edwards, who has since, I think, been in congress, was one of my informants. It was the wish of all that I should communicate their apprehensions to the general, in hopes, that on his election to the presidency, he would adopt some measures to defeat those attempts. This was a little previous to his first election—He expressed much regret, and immediately. I have no doubt addressed himself to col. Marshall, for more particular information. At his request, I inferred a short paragraph in the Alexandria papers, containing the information I had communicated. I have no copy of this paragraph, nor can it be procured. It was, however, but short, merely expressive of the fears entertained, without, I believe, designating any characters, or, at furthest, very few; & the expectation, that the general government when in operation, would suppress all such designs. I recollect at different times during the first term of his presidency, to have heard him express great uneasiness, respecting the opinions too generally entertained in that country; that he had some particular views connected with this business in sending col. Innis to Kentucky, I have no doubt. I am particularly sorry to find my friend col. Nicholas, in any sort implicated, as I know the general had great hopes on his removal, that he would have great weight in checking the progress of opinions so injurious to each country, that he would have ranged himself on the same side with col. Marshall, and acted the same manly patriotic part. I must observe that it could not escape observation, that col. Marshall was obnoxious in our assembly to those, who I now find implicated in this scheme of separation. You must be an infatuated people indeed, if you can be induced to cherish such a scheme. And yet from a paragraph in a late Philadelphia paper, I find col. Burr charged with such a design. If you will only look at the situation of the East Indies, you will see what would be our fate in such an event. That country would never have been in the degraded state she now is, if she had been united. Fifty millions of men could never have been made tributary to so small a country as England, without the criminal ambition of their leader. If you should seek the protection of France, we must connect ourselves with Great Britain, whose fears for Canada would no doubt be excited. Can you be so mad from any views of commercial advantages as to wish for a vice-roy subject to France? I believe it to be a fact that a peace is ratified between England and France; that Bonaparte will endeavor to extend the same friendly influence to this country, which he has done to the republics of Holland and Switzerland, &c. I have no doubt. The example of France ought to be a lesson to you of the early transition by which a people may pass from republicanism or democracy to tyranny. History evinces that those who clamour most about liberty, are too often its most deadly foes. Cromwell and Bonaparte each affected to be zealous advocates for liberty and genuine patriots. My opposition to their views originated from suspicions of this sort—But whatever change we may be destined to experience in the
form of our government, I hope we shall remain one and indivisible, as I consider no change so fatal as that of division—Whenever that happens we shall be made instrumental in mutual subjugation; as the unhappy natives of India have been, and all Europe almost at this moment to the power of France. Hoping you will be on your guard, I now take leave of this subject."
The letters between General Washington and col. Marshall, as I knew the extract from Mr. M'Gruder's pamphlet, which we published in the 18th number, are unquestionably evidence of the existence of a Kentucky Spanish Association. The correspondence between Washington and Marshall is also corroborated by the above letter, from the county of Fairfax.
Thus we flatter ourselves that with the other proof which we have adduced, of the agency of the several individuals whom we have implicated, that scarcely any doubt will remain that an association was formed for the express purpose of uniting Kentucky to the Spanish territories.
Of the policy or impolicy of this measure, it was not so much our object to show, as to prove the actual existence of the scheme. In doing this, we have incurred the enmity of a host of individuals, many of whom we were previously on terms of friendship with. Although losing the friendship, even of a single individual, be a painful circumstance, yet, to barter our independence and freedom of reasoning at the shrine of personal friendship, is even more humiliating.
Perhaps our detail may, to many, have appeared tedious and irksome; but the investigation of every subject of this nature, is necessarily connected with a variety of incidents only interesting so far as they serve to connect the train of proof produced.
We could, were we inclined, have implicated several other characters of respectability in Kentucky; but this was not our object. We would, with pleasure, have avoided mentioning even a single name, had it been possible to state the several facts we have done, without introducing the characters whom we have charged as members of the Spanish Association.
We have been charged with views of federalism; but no charge is more unjust. The remarks which we have made, ought certainly to be satisfactory, that we have no bias for that political creed. Our only aim, has been independence of principle—neither actuated by malice, personal favour, or interest.
When it is recollected that we offered to publish such documents as might tend to explain the conduct of those persons implicated in the Spanish Conspiracy; and even a vindication, if they thought proper to offer one, of their motives and conduct, during this eventful crisis;—no impartial mind can accuse us of improper motives in the detail, the first part of which we have now brought to a close.
The strongest possible evidence of the innocence or guilt of any man or set of men, is drawn from their own conduct. Had those persons who have been implicated in the history of the conspiracy, felt themselves innocent of any improper conduct, they would silently have looked on, nor have intermeddled with the narration or the editors. But feeling as they did, harrowed by the remembrance of the guilty scenes into which youthful ambition had seduced them; and trembling, least it should work an impression on the public mind, unfavourable to them, they early entered the lists against us, and no mean, villainous act, seemed to create a compunction of conscience in these men, if a momentary impression, unfavourable to the editors of the Western World was the resulting consequence. What then, we will ask, must be the conclusion in the minds of those persons who are without the vortex of their influence, and free from every species of prejudice,—who form their opinions from the data before them; nor ask of this or that man, whether it be correct; but tries it by the unerring touchstone of his own heart? He is inevitably compelled to declare, that their conduct has given the strongest evidences of their guilt, which can be requested.
There is a certain dignity attached to, and inseparable from virtue, which teaches us alike to despise a scoundrel or a puppy; and prompts us to disavow any thing which particular interested motives induces him to say or do in our vindication
or defence. Will the world believe it—will not Mr. Brown blush to hear and see published, that as notorious as is the profligacy and baseness of William Littell, he (John Brown) was frequently hours together with Littell, in his room during his defence of Brown and the other conspirators? A man who can stoop and act like this, is low indeed, and is more deserving of our contempt than our indignation. He must be drowning in good earnest, when he grasps at such straws. Were it possible for Mr. Brown to be new white-washed, could the phantasm which appears on Saturday next, wash from his footy soul, and soiled reputation those indelible marks which must remain to eternity, this mean and despicable act alone, would stamp him with disgrace.
With regard to Col. Innes and Col. Todd, we have barely to mark, that a guilty conscience is the greatest spur to the human mind of which we are apprised. And whether names in full, are published, or blanks are substituted, if the description suits, it begets in the mind, a train of uneasy reflections, on former guilt, which had before lain dormant, and the self-convicted man, declares himself by his busy, impertinent intrusion, the person really meant.
We submit it to the world—we submit it to themselves, on cool, dispassionate reflection, whether we, or themselves, have furnished the strongest evidences of their connection with the Spanish Association. These gentlemen once commanded our esteem; but we are now, too fully convinced for a moment to doubt, that the most vindictive and rancorous passions pollute their minds, and we are compelled to declare, that from none, have we experienced less candour, than from these two great personages, from whom we were induced to anticipate much.
We commenced the detail of the Spanish association as an important and interesting portion of the history of Kentucky, for the information of the generality of the people. Not dreaming that those persons who should be forced to name in the course of its progression, would descend to the mean and pitiful conduct they actually have, to deprefs and harrafs the editors, and suppress their paper. We had supposed that men moving in the circle which they occupied, would correctly judge of our motives, and admire that independence which dared to narrate facts, which went to implicate the commander in chief of the army of the United States, judge on the bench of justice, and a late senator of the United States. In this we have been egregiously disappointed; and now can only view them in the most contemptible light as guilty wretches writhing beneath the lash of justice.
In concluding the first part of the Spanish association, we deem it necessary to remark that circumstances have combined to determine us to suspend for a time the continuation of the narrative in the second part. A legal enquiry into the conduct of one of the most prominent members of the present conspiracy, by the attorney for the United States, has been commenced, and the non-attendance of a material witness, by whose evidence he stated in court, he expected to prove the most material facts, and connect the chain of evidence produced, alone prevented the disclosure of a portion of this scheme. And from the manner in which the Attorney for the U. S. closed his remarks we have every reason to believe he contemplated a prosecution of this business, as soon as this witness can be obtained.
Under these circumstances, we consider that it would be improper, and think we should be travelling out of our editorial capacity, were we to take up, and proceed with a newspaper investigation, when we are expecting a judicial enquiry. It is only when judicial, or executive power cannot, nor does not, interpose that the interposition of a newspaper becomes necessary and useful. It is our duty to bind and present the victim at the foot of the altar of justice: we then deliver him over to the officers of justice, and have then only to see that they are faithful to the trust reposed in them; if they are not, they then become the subject of pursuit. In this case the officer has been vigilant, and before we could arrive at that period of our narrative, has taken up soon as we are informed that the enquiry is at end, or from any reasons dropped, or should we conceive the
continuation of the second part of the conspiracy will tend to explain any ambiguities, or throw any light on the subject, we will again resume our history and complete our former design.
As we have been accused of intemperance, and are charged with making a too free use of invective, for the nature of our narrative, it may be proper in taking leave of this subject for a time, to say something on this head. Our readers can turn to the respective numbers and judge for themselves. Let any impartial man read the first number of the conspiracy and he will find it not only free from any kind of invective, but actually containing an apology for the characters implicated, by a reference to the dangerous, and precarious situation of the country at that early period. Since then, personal threats, and attempts have forced us to use epithets which never would have been employed had they behaved like men. As we have nothing to hope from the conspirators or their friends, and contemptuously smile upon their threats, we shall not hold ourselves bound to answer any blackguard who they may employ either to write or fight; but we shall ever hold ourselves bound to gratify ourselves in either of those points.
We sincerely hope that the people will continue to be watchful, and though these considerations have weighed with us and determined us to suspend the second part of this narrative, it should not lull them to sleep while the robber is at their door. Prevention is better than victory. You may fight and you may conquer; but many a brave soldier must fall the victim of war; and what man shall say, I am not to be numbered among the dead on the field of battle? Prevent then these schemes, destroy the infant combination which may convulse your country and ultimately annihilate your government.
TO THE PUBLIC.
It will be recollected by our readers, that in the 5th No. of the Spanish conspiracy, we noticed the agency of Col. John Todd, in this association, in the following manner:
"In the commencement of this investigation we had supposed that the first idea of placing Kentucky under the Spanish yoke, had originated with governor Wilkinson. But we are since informed from unquestionable authority, that a project of the same sort was started several years before Wilkinson's arrival in the Western country, by Col. John Todd, who was killed at the battle of the Blue Licks, the 18th of August, 1782. In the fall of the preceding year Col. Todd with about fifty or sixty of his adherents assembled at Harrodsburg to deliberate on this scheme; but a Col. Donaldson, a firm supporter of the union of the states, having heard of their intentions, convened a much larger party and broke up their meeting in a manner by force rather than persuasion. But it ought to be recollected that Col. Todd was much more excusable than any of the succeeding conspirators. In those years Kentucky was in reality a field of blood, scarcely a settlement or a station passing a week in peace without an attack from the Indians; but afterwards the scene was considerably changed as appears from the adventures of Col. Daniel Boone, who states the action of the Blue Licks to have been the last of any note in Kentucky, and concludes his narrative in the following words; "Two darling sons and a brother have I lost by savage hands, which have also taken forty valuable horses & an abundance of cattle. Many dark and sleepless nights have I spent, separated from the cheerful society of men, scorched with the summer's sun, and pinched by the winter's cold, an instrument ordained to settle the wilderness. But now the scene is changed; peace crowns the sylvan shade."
In justice to the memory of Col. Todd, we are gratified, to be enabled from ample certificates to declare, and it is with sensations of pleasure we make the declaration, that we are unequivocally of opinion from the perusal of those certificates, and a recent conversation with our informant, that the late Col. John Todd, never was engaged in the conspiracy; or (from the information in our possession) ever aided their schemes or gave countenance to their nefarious projects. The same patriotic principles
which induced us as impartial editors, to commence this investigation, is a pledge to our fellow citizens, that whenever we are convinced we have improperly implicated any person in the Spanish association, we will take the earliest opportunity of doing that justice to the injured character, which truth requires, and justice demands. In the present instance, we cannot but admire the open, candid and liberal proceeding of Mr. David Todd, the nephew of Col. John Todd; and feel no hesitation in relieving his injured feelings, by declaring that the certificates in our possession are conclusive evidence of his innocence. The more so, as they are given by persons who were present at the meeting at Harrodsburg alluded to in our former publication.
We are the more ready in giving this corrective statement because we are informed that the gentleman who gave the account to us, is now among the most vociferous declaimers against our paper. What could have caused this revolution in the gentleman's sentiments, we leave the public to decide; for ourselves, we feel some what at a loss to account for so sudden a change.
In the commencement of the history of the association, we charged General Wilkinson with being the projector, and principal actor in this singular drama, which the implication of Col. J. Todd, went to disprove. The contradiction of that account by the certificates in our hands, has restored our narrative to its former state, and convinced us of the correctness of our previous information, that General Wilkinson was the projector of the scheme.
The 23d. of August, 1806.
Ever to be remembered, on account of the wonderful recovery of John R. Shaw, who was on that day blown up in a well.
About 9 o'clock, (as near as I can recollect) the blast went off, but it was a considerable time before the neighbourhood were apprised of my unhappy situation, and for the want of their assistance, I lay about an hour immersed in smoke, mud, and water, almost dead with the loss of blood, wounds and broken bones. Both my arms were broken, my left in three places, as also my right leg broken, and my left hand mangled, (in such a manner as induced the Doctors to take off two of my fingers,) and about one hundred flesh wounds, which caused a general belief that I never should recover. But
The Lord has pitied me, and shined upon my face, That all the earth may see The wonders of his grace.
At the same time, Mr. Thomas M. Barney, who was standing over the well, was knocked down by the force of the explosion, and lay some time insensible; but received no serious injury.
A messenger was sent off to Mr. Sanders, my employer in Lexington, who immediately dispatched Doctors Fishback, Dudley and Warfield, who let my broken bones and dressed my wounds. After which I was safely conveyed to my own house, accompanied by a number of respectable citizens of Lexington, and its vicinity. On my arrival I was re-examined, and my skull found to be fractured about the size of a dollar, and a fresh operation was performed with all possible speed and sound judgement. The faithfulness of my Surgeons, by day and night, will (I hope) prove an honor to all the Medical Society. The friendly visits, and generous contributions of the citizens, might be a pattern to all the world; and I hope those considerate gentlemen will be repaid an hundred fold, by the Great Rewarder of good actions.
JOHN R. SHAW.
In a few months I shall present to the public, a narrative of 30 years of my life and travels—5 different times a soldier—3 times shipwrecked—12 months a prisoner of war—with the number of sieges and engagements in which I took part 4—times blown up, and my recovery—with a number of little anecdotes, which will cause the reader occasionally to laugh and cry.
JOHN R. SHAW.
WHEAT WANTED
The subscribers wish to purchase a quantity of good, clean, merchantable Wheat, to be delivered at Thomas Lewis's mills, three miles below Lexington; for which they will give a higher price than has been customary, and advance a part in cash, on the delivery of the Wheat. For further particulars, apply to John Jordan jun. or messrs. Samuel and George Trotter in Lexington; or at the mill above alluded to.
THO. LEWIS & JACOB MCCONATHY.
N. B. Country work will be done at said mill.
November 26, 1806.
BLANKS,
OF various kinds, for sale at the office of the Gazette.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 26
A body of 26,000 men, disciplined after the European manner, has been stopped on its march by the resolution of the Janissaries, in concert with the inhabitants of Adrianople, have taken to refuse them entrance in that city. But this is not all. After having sent away the commissaries of the Porte, who had come thither to prepare quarters, the Janissaries have taken up arms, placed artillery on the ramparts, and made every disposition for a vigorous resistance. The whole country, from Adrianople to the Danube, is in open insurrection. It is not known what steps will be taken by the commandant of the disciplined troops. He waits the orders of the Divan.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 5.
The honorable DAVID M. ERSKINE, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty to the United States, was on Monday received by the Secretary of State, and by him presented to the President of the United States.
On the same day, ANTHONY MERRY, Esq. late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the same court, took leave of the President.
By authentic information from the Havanna, dated Sept. 24, we are advised of the appointment of a new Intendant, from which a favorable change in the conduct of that government to the United States may be expected. At that time Miranda was said to have made good his landing and to have made some progress in the country towards Santa Fe, where he had been joined by 2,000 of the inhabitants of the country.
The French Admiral Willameuz had got safe into port, with the Fourcroyant, although pursued under the guns of the Moro by the British frigate Anson.
At the moment of closing the letter containing this information it was reported, that a Spanish Schooner had arrived at Batabano, and brought accounts that Miranda had had an engagement, had lost about 1000 men, and had retreated about 25 miles; but the report was said to want confirmation.
November 10.
The death of Mr. Fox is an event, whose magnitude it is scarcely possible correctly to estimate. England, since he has been placed at the helm, has looked to him as her deliverer, and Europe as her pacificator. It is now but too probable that the storm of war will renew its destructive rage, and sweep before it all the established landmarks of kingdoms, and what is still more important, spread incalculable misery among the lower and middling orders of society.
Never was man raised to a more awful and even dangerous eminence. Many of his best friends considered him as exposing to shipwreck that character which he had so laboriously acquired by a life of unintermitting public services. But he had a spirit that dared to attempt anything which promised to promote the happiness of his fellow-men. However dazzled by the talents of this illustrious statesman, it is his virtue that most commands our homage. No man more loved power than he; but he loved integrity still more; and office was only desirable to him as a means of doing good. In the trying scene in which he was placed, he seems to have formed the heroic resolution to abandon the crooked and contracted policy of his predecessors, & to take the plain path of honesty; to treat with foreign nations on the ground of reciprocity, and to require no more than he gave. He correctly viewed the energies of his country as boundless, when disengaged from the chains imposed upon them by monopolies and restrictions. It is to be feared that we have lost, by his death, a powerful friend, and that no successor can be found who will so eminently combine the ability with the disposition to reconcile our differences on terms of mutual benefit. We believe it may be stated as a fact that this great man has been in every vicissitude, the steady, invariable friend of the United States; contemplating with admiration their struggle for liberty, rejoicing in its successful termination, and approving the wise policy, which, since our independence, has marked our political career. We should be destitute of gratitude,
could we as a nation ever forget the support we received from him in the worst of times. Supporting, and supported by a Chatham, he had the boldness to declare that he rejoiced in our success, thereby inspiring us with confidence in the justice of our cause, and with the hope of ultimate triumph. It was his eloquence that conquered the obstinate repugnance of the king to acknowledge our independence, and that produced a treaty of peace between the two nations. Such services must be indelibly engraven on the hearts of freemen. Let us hope that what they feel , they will not hesitate to adopt some marked mode of manifesting to the world. Charles Fox was not merely an Englishman, but a citizen of the world, a philanthropist. As such it becomes us to express our regret; and we flatter ourselves that the national legislature will seize this occasion to manifest the distinguished estimation in which he is held by their constituents. Franklin extorted this token of respect from the representatives of France, and why should not the memory of Fox receive the same distinction from the representatives of the United States?
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3. 1806
A Gentleman just arrived from Washington, whose veracity and correctness may be relied on, reports that a letter had been received at that place, by a Mr. Henderson, employed in the navy yard, from his brother, resident in Kentucky, stating that, in consequence of a commotion of the people, who had declared that country independent, he was about to remove his family to Culpepper in Virginia.
The serious nature of this report forbids us to repeat the names of the persons implicated as leaders, until the authenticity of the report is fully ascertained.
It is by no means improbable that the following rumour is connected with this important intelligence, the substance of which we are told had occupied the executive of the United States, convened in council, during four days of the last week.
The President of the United States was seriously indisposed on Tuesday, and by the last accounts was still confined.
"Rumour" —It is certainly not the duty of a newspaper editor, to give currency to every rumour which may reach his ears, on the other hand it must be admitted, that it is his duty to notice all such as either are supported by the authority of respectable names, or may implicate the welfare of his fellow citizens, and the peace of his country. In so doing it is not conceived that his veracity is pledged in support of the story, nay he may himself totally disbelieve it, yet be justified in giving it currency.—Hence the Expositor details the following rumour, which has a very wide circulation in this town, viz. That the President has issued a process on a charge of high treason to arrest a certain individual, who once stood high in the opinions of his countrymen, and whose late conduct in the Western country has been marked by public suspicion—other reports are added still more alarming. To say we credit them would be to violate truth, but still we think something unpleasant has occurred."
[Alexandria Expositor.]
LEGISLATURE OF KENTUCKY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The following resolution was this day offered by Mr. M'Kee, in the House of Representatives:
"Resolved," That a committee be appointed to enquire into the conduct of Benjamin Sebastian, one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals for this Commonwealth; and to report their opinion to this House, whether the conduct of the said Sebastian when acting in his office aforesaid, has been such as to require the interposition of the constitutional power of the House."
Some discussion took place upon the resolution, in which it was urged by General Hopkins and others, that some charge or charges should be specified to enable the house to act upon it—whereupon the resolution was withdrawn, and the following was offered by Mr. Pope, and substituted in its room:
"Whereas," this house has been informed and given to understand that Benjamin Sebastian, one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals of this Commonwealth, has been, during his continuance in office a pensioner of the Spanish Government—
wherefore, Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the fact and such other facts relating thereto, as may be deemed proper for investigation."
Mr. Simpson wished to know if the house intended to go into the business upon common report and general surmise. He thought an affidavit should be filed, stating the charges. It was a delicate subject, and he did not wish to call the conduct of a Judge of the Court of Appeals into question, unless upon substantial ground.
Mr. Pope rose and observed, that he believed an affidavit had not been required on like occasions in that house; & he supposed it would not upon this. He went on to state that he had been informed by a gentleman of the first respectability in our state, now living in Lexington, that he had seen the draft signed by Sebastian either for his pension, or directed to the officers of the Spanish Government, at New Orleans, authorized to pay pensions, &c. Some further objections being made to the mode of procedure by gentlemen.
Mr. Blackburn, in favour of the resolution, stated that he had in his possession both a written and printed petition, praying an enquiry into the conduct of the said Sebastian—And he further observed that Mr. Robert Alexander, of Woodford, a gentleman of high respectability, and with whom he believed every member of that house was acquainted, had authorised him to give up the names of Charles Wilkins and James Martin, as persons who would substantiate the charges.
After some discussions on the propriety of appointing a special committee to enquire into the subject, and report to the house, the vote was taken upon the resolution as proposed by Mr. Pope, and it passed in the affirmative—Whereupon a special committee of ten was appointed, of Messrs. Pope, M'Kee, Allen, Hopkins, Taylor, Blackburn, Mills, Rogers, Ewing and David, with powers to send for persons and papers and make due enquiry, &c.
BOURBON COUNTY, to wit:
TAKEN UP by Samuel Shy, on the waters of Townend, one
Bay Horse, about 14 hands 1 inch high, about three years old last spring, no brand perceivable, flood before—appraised to 20 dollars.
Also—One Brown Mare, about 14 or 15 years old, about 13 hands 3 inches high, near fore foot white, no brand perceivable, flood before and fore back—appraised to 10 dollars.
Also—One Sorrel Mare, 14 hands high, 3 years old, bald face, all four white feet, no brand perceivable, flood before—appraised to 30 dollars.
Given under my hand this 29th day of August, 1806.
DAVID CLARKSON, J.P.
FAYETTE COUNTY, ss.
Taken up by John Bobbs, in Lexington, a
Black Mare, 14 1-2 hands high, 4 years old, has the foot distemper, hip shot, neither docked nor branded—appraised to 30 dollars.
Also—A Bay Horse, 14 hands high, about 15 or 16 years old, a far in the forehead, some white on both hind feet, branded on the near shoulder and buttock with a small C—appraised to 20 dollars. Given under my hand this 9th of October, 1806.
H. HARRISON.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
RAN AWAY from Lexington on the third of July, a
BAY MARE, 10 years old, about fourteen hands three inches high, branded on the near buttock with a bow and arrow; a short tail; it is believed she has some white hairs in her forehead.—Any person who will give me information, so that I get her, shall receive the above reward. Richard Downton. Fayette, Oct. 6, 1806. 13t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from near Georgetown, some time in August last a
BAY MARE, four years old, about fifteen hands high, nicked, and a natural trotter, no brand or other mark recollected. With a Suckling Bay Horse Colt. I expect she has made towards Limestone. The above reward will be given to any person delivering said mare and colt to me, on Russell's road, three miles from Lexington. Lewis Emmett. November 24. 1806. 8t
JUST RECEIVED,
AND for sale at this office, and at the store of Messrs. Kelly and Brent in Paris, price 37 1-2 cents.
POLITICAL TRANSACTIONS
IN AND CONCERNING
KENTUCKY,
From the first settlement thereof, until it became an independent state, in June 1792.
BY WILLIAM LITTELL ESQ.
"True to his charge—"
He comes, the Herald of a noisy world,
News from all nations lumb'ring at his back."
LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 1.
During last week, various reports were in circulation, of an action having been fought, between the army of the United States commanded by general Wilkinson, and the Spanish forces, commanded by general Harara. In one of the reports it was stated, that the American army had been successful; that they had killed and taken 400 Spaniards, with the loss of 100 Americans.
Another report stated, that the American army had been totally defeated, with the loss of almost all its officers; but by the western mail of yesterday, we received the Mississippi Messenger, (a news-paper printed at Natchez) to the 11th ult. which is later than news could have come, from that place, and to have been here when the above reports were first in circulation. In the Messenger of the 4th and 11th ult. we have no news whatever, respecting the two armies, but what is contained in the following:—
Extract of a letter from Natchez, dated October 24.
The troops all marched from here towards the Sabine river the day before yesterday, a small number of invalids, &c. excepted, perhaps 60 in all, under Capt. Strong, who is left here to command the Fort; those gone out are 3 companies of artillery, commanded by Major Porter, with 4 pieces of cannon, nine companies of infantry, divided into two battalions, one commanded by Col. Kingsbury, the other by Capt. Sparks, and Captain Farar's company of horse, and a company of mounted infantry, from the county of Rapides, commanded by Major Welsh. They camped last night at the Adaize, and the day after to-morrow will be at the Sabine, or some part of them. They have taken tools, a blacksmith's forge, and every thing they will want, to establish themselves for a time; but it is uncertain yet what position will be chosen, or what orders may come from the Executive. The Spaniards are all on the other side of Sabine, and still talk of defending what they claim on this side, but they are unable to contend with the troops General Wilkinson has out. They will probably reinforce with all expedition in their power. No body here believes there will be any fighting at present."
JUDGE SEBASTIAN.
We understand, that the committee appointed to enquire into the charges exhibited against Judge Sebastian, met on Friday evening, previous to their meeting, a letter was addressed by him to the speaker, which informed the house, that conscious of his own innocence, he had hastened to town to meet the charges, but praying that the enquiry into his conduct, might be postponed a sufficient time for him to procure testimony to rebut any charges which might be brought forward.—However, his prayer was unanimously rejected. After the committee met, a letter was received from the Governor, informing them, that the Judge had resigned, nevertheless the committee determined to proceed with the investigation, and examined a number of witnesses. They met again on Saturday morning, and concluded the examination of witnesses; and will we understand, this day make a report to the House—the substance of which will likely be, that Judge Sebastian is authorized to receive a pension from the Spanish government of 2000 dollars annually for life. The particulars shall be given so soon as we can obtain them correctly.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 27.
A letter from a gentleman now at St. Louis, to his friend in this place, dated the 9th instant, was received a few days ago, containing the unpleasant intelligence, that the French and Spanish inhabitants had evinced a disposition very unfriendly, and even hostile to the government of the United States. A similar disposition is said to prevail at St. Genevieve. The writer of the letter observes, that he has seen an affidavit which states, "That the standard of rebellion is to be raised on the 15th instant," but that preparations had been made to meet the revolt, and it is thought that the publicity of the measure had defeated the object. The Americans are represented as being zealously attached to the interest and honor of their government. The letter fur-
ther says, that "Two militia captains of St. Louis had said they were prepared to shake off the yoke of the United States, and would join in the rebellion the instant it commenced."
In the Federal Court on Tuesday morning last, the Attorney for the United States, renewed his motion for a grand jury, to enquire into the conduct of Col. Burr; which the court granted, and directed the Marshal to have the jury ready on Tuesday next. Subpoenas have been issued for witnesses; and Col. Burr, who it was apprehended had left the state, we understand is still in it.—There can be no doubt therefore, of his attendance, and of the trial proceeding without further delay, if a true bill should be found.
Since the above was written, we have been informed, that the attorney introduced his motion by observing, that Mr. Davis Floyd, (the witness whom he deemed material, and who was absent when he attempted to bring on the investigation before) had returned; and that unless a decisive step was now taken, Mr. Burr would be afloat with his flotilla in a short time.
LONDON, Sept. 15.
CAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
The official news of the capture of Buenos Ayres is received. It capitulated on the 27th of June. There fell into hands of the English 1291,338 dollars, in silver and bullion. Gen. Beresford, has issued a proclamation as lieutenant governor. And promises to allow a free trade to all nations in amity with England.
The trade of Buenos Ayres is to be put on the same footing, by promise, as that of Trinidad.
It was estimated that the merchandise in the king's stores, principally jesuits bark and quicksilver; and what is in the Phillipine Company's stores; with the little that is retained of floating property; would amount if it could be disposed of, to between two and three millions of dollars. Of the bullion delivered in some was claimed as private property, and was to be restored, and so of some of the money.
50 pieces of ordnance, 550 whole barrels powder, 2203 muskets with bayonets, 71 without bayonets, 616 carbines 4079 pistols, 31 musketoons, and 1247 swords were taken at Buenos Ayres. The English had 1 man killed, 12 wounded, and 1 was missing.
In the capitulation, the 1st article provides that the Spanish troops shall be prisoners of war, allows native and domiciliated officers and soldiers to remain—the 2d art. promises respect to all private property, civil, military or religious—3d, promises protection to the people, and that they shall not be compelled to bear arms against his Catholic Majesty—4th, continues the civil officers in commission, and promises respect to existing customs—5th, provides for the safety of the publick archives—6th continues the taxes and appropriations as heretofore—7th, assures respect to the Catholic Religion—8th, continues the Ecclesiastical Court—9th, directs the delivery of coaling vessels to their owners—10th, agrees that all the public property shall be delivered to the English.
In Gen. Beresford's letter to the secretary of state, announcing the capture of Buenos Ayres, he mentioned that the whole force under his command was 1621 with two five-and-a-half inch howitzers, and two light 3 pounders. The Spanish regular force consisted of 2000, and opposed the advance of the British a short time at the village of Reducion, and at the river Chuelo, at which latter place they had destroyed the bridge. Their fire was always ill-directed, and did little or no execution.
Gen. Beresford, in one of his letters, says, that after the passage of the river Chuelo, the City of Buenos remained at his mercy, and that the only conditions on which he entered were such as he pleased to offer. The coaling vessels released were valued at a million and a half of dollars. The British had made an expedition 50 miles into the interior, had found the disposition of the people favourable to the British, and had recovered considerable treasure which persons were endeavouring to carry to Cordova.
THE CONCERT
INTENDED to have been performed on Saturday evening, was postponed on account of the weather being disagreeable, until Wednesday evening next, when it will be presented to the audience.
SADDLE FOUND.
FOUND in the street in Lexington, on Friday morning last, a
MAN'S SADDLE
almost new. The owner can hear of it by applying at this office.
Scott County set. Aug. 1806.
TAKEN up by Maton Mofs, living on North Elkhorn, a
Bay Mare, & Bay Horse Colt. the mare about fourteen, and a half hands high, six years old, her tail nicked, no brand perceivable, both appraised to $45.
James M'Cracken.

TWO Irish Gentlemen, now inhabitants of Petersburg in Virginia, are said to have formed a similar plan, in regard to the airs of their native country, which the celebrated Burns has executed with respect to the airs of Scotland. Most of these old Irish tunes are of exquisite pathos and simplicity; but the words to which they are usually sung, are not always calculated to give them their full effect. Some are of an obsolete style, and some are a repetition of ancient tales, not well understood at present, or of national manners, which antiquity has robbed of more than half their charms. These words are to the airs which they originally accompanied, as some old unfashionable dress that is loosely thrown over a finely finished statue. The antiquated dreary mere envelopes, but does not destroy the beauty of the statue; and what a connoisseur most anxiously desires is to cast off this unseemly cumbrousness with the feelings and fashions of the times.—N. T. Mor. Ate.
[There is a further necessity for a collection of this nature. The English Dramatists, ever since the introduction of the Burletta on the English stage, by O'Hara, have employed Irish airs in their compositions; the nationality of the Stags, not ill-adapted but in the abuse, appropriated a vast number of the pathetic and the gay music of the Irish; so that in the modern collections of Scots songs and strathspeys so called, the man whose ear and idiom are familiarized to the harmony of Irish music, is constantly surprised by hearing the music of Ireland performed as the indigenous music of Scotland. The publication of the delightful music is always commendable and desirable; but there is both poetical and political justice, in preserving to an unfortunate nation, which has been plundered of her liberty and independence, and which it has been the policy of England to degrade and disgrace in the eyes of the World, at least the vestiges of her genius, the sportive play of her happy days, the soul-enlivening harmony of her amatory poetry—and melancholy melody of her days of sorrow and misfortune; and a wise and laudable writer of this paragraph could point out, to the gentleman in Petersburg, many instances of this national deprivation on the genius of others.]—Aurora.
The following beautiful song is a specimen of those which have been lately executed by the poets of Petersburg.
Text.—Robin Adair.
When warlike iron voice Pour'd through the land My bosom burn'd to join The warlike band; When my love heard the tale Her sighs increased the gale I felt my courage fail At love's command.
As the cold mountain's snow Is my love fair; Black as the raven's plume Her glossy hair; In her soft maze eye Sorrow's drop trembled, I Felt the heart-burning sigh At her despair.
To the soft bosom, I Flew of my dear, In her lids trembling stood The crystal tear; On my cold cheek it fell, I felt her warm swell. Gh! then what tongue can tell What I felt here!
By thy tears, ROSALIN See yonder Sun Sink in the western wave, The course is run; But when the night has fled, Thou'lt see him glorious shed His gold beams on thy head, A new course begun.
ERUPTION OF VESUVIUS.
The following particular and interesting account of the late eruption of Vesuvius, is extracted from a late London paper.
Extract of a private letter, dated Naples, 6th June.
ON the 31st of last month, we enjoyed, for the first time, the spectacle of an eruption of Vesuvius. A column of very black smoke rose from the crater about 10 o'clock; flames now and then burst from this column; at length the eruption appeared in a mass of flame, of immense diameter, and occupying the whole vast extent of the crater. This mass was kept up by successive emission of whitish flame, which as it rose in the air, assumed an intense red colour. Ignited or melted substances, some of which were opaque, were projected with violence above this body of fire, and often fell beyond the circumference of the crater. At midnight there was not as yet any current of lava, but frequent rumblings were heard.
On the 1st of June, the eruption continued the whole morning, and we resolved to visit the mountain the following night. We set out at eight in the evening: we took horse at Resina, near the descent to Herculeanum, and proceeded toward the residence of the hermit. The house in which he lives is situated near the south peak Mount of Somma, an easy ride of an hour and a half from Resina.—On leaving the hermitage, we proceeded across the valley which separates Somma from Vesuvius, and is known by the appellation of Alrio del Cavello. At
length we reached the foot of Vesuvius, where we left our horses & began to ascend on foot. The declivity is very steep, and difficult of ascent, on account of the moveable nature of the ground on which you walk, being nothing but a mixture of ashes and fragments of lava, without consistency. After great fatigue we reached the summit, and arrived at one of the edges of the crater. We had been lighted the whole way by eruptions of the mountain, which were projected to a very great height. Violent rumblings, that were continually heard, added to the grandeur and awfulness of the spectacle, which appeared much more beautiful and majestic from the point to which we had climbed, with so much difficulty. Suspended, as it were, on the brink of the crater, nothing interposed to prevent our view of the eruptions. We beheld immense masses of flame issuing almost from under our feet, rising above the clouds, and carrying with them, to the same height, showers of ignited stones, which generally descended nearly in a perpendicular direction into the very mouth of the crater; but, sometimes falling beyond its brink, rebounded around us and rolled red hot down the declivity which we had climbed. Columns of fire, clouds of smoke, and showers of stones succeeded each other, without interruption, accompanied by continual subterraneous noises; the bowels of the mountain seemed convulsed; the ground on which we stood shook, and threatened to sink beneath our feet. Never had we beheld a more melancholy image of the convulsions of nature; and notwithstanding the risk we incurred from the continual falling of the stones, we could scarcely be prevailed upon to leave it. Our guides, who were better judges of the danger than ourselves, now became alarmed, and urged us to descend.
The violence of the volcano had increased since we reached the summit, and the power that presides over the place, seemed inclined to punish us for our audacity, and for having presumed to violate his tremendous abode. We accordingly descended, and in a few minutes arrived at the Alrio del Cavello. We were out of the reach of danger, and were enabled to contemplate, without apprehension, the objects by which we are surrounded. What an admirable spectacle! Over our head the volcano, with its smoking lava rushing down the sides of the mountain; before us the sea, smooth and calm; the full moon illuminating, with her mild beams, the extremity of the horizon; the clouds and the smoke, wafted around the summit of the mountain, and concealing, for a few moments, the vast conflagration, which appeared again more lively and more brilliant; this succession of lights and shades; this contrast of turbulence and tranquility; this solitude in the midst of vast convulsion, produced a multitude of contrary impressions that cannot be described, but the recollection of which will never be erased.
We returned about four in the morning to Naples, having spent eight hours in the excursion. On the 2d, the eruption continued the whole day, with much greater violence than before: the currents of lava were formed—one of these was stopped in the morning: the other taking an eastern course, spread with great rapidity, and deluged the plain. As our excursion of the preceding night had not enabled us to form any idea concerning the progress of the lava, we set out again to observe this extraordinary phenomenon. Passing through the villages of Portici, Resina and Torre del Greco, we entered enclosures, consisting of vineyards and corn fields, into which the lava had penetrated; we approached the current, and I was surprised to find the progress of the lava so different from the conception I had formed of it. I had always imagined that the substance of the lava, resembled melted glass, ran in the same manner, and advanced uniformly like a river of fire; and, indeed, it is extremely probable that in a great number of eruptions, it actually exhibits this appearance. On the present occasion I saw nothing but an accumulation of stones, some of which were of prodigious magnitude, heaped one upon another, to the height of 15 or 20 feet, and about a half a mile in breadth. This formidable mass advanced slowly, following a progression produced solely by the falling of the different bodies, between which there was
no adhesion, and which, in obedience to the impulse they had at first received from issuing from the crater, rolled from the most elevated point, and covered the surface of another stratum. In this manner the stones rolled over, one upon another, till the front rank having attained the same height as that which produced it, began, in its turn, to pour down the ignited bodies that came tumbling upon it. All this intestine motion was accompanied with a noise resembling the decapitation of flocks, but much more loud and brisk. The fire was fed by various combustible matters, as sulphur, bitumen and metals, which might be known by their flames; but there was no appearance either of complete fusion or of the commencement of it. The stones resisted the pressure of a stick, which I several times endeavoured, but in vain, to thrust into them. Meanwhile the devastation occasioned by the progress of this torrent presented a horrid spectacle. The trees which supported the vines, and the vines themselves, were burned by the extreme heat of this mass of matter, even before it reached them, and the bright and clear light produced by their combustion, indicated the exact progress of the lava. The walls of enclosures, and of houses, calcinated by the heat, crumbled to pieces before this moving mountain, or were thrown down by the force of the impulse. Sometimes, however, instead of overturning an obstacle, the lava turned it aside, and left it standing: for this variety of action it is impossible to assign any reason.
After we had contemplated this dismal and astonishing sight, we went up in the convent of the Camaldulens, situated on a kind of peak, of considerable height, that overlooks the whole plain, which extends from the south to the well, from the foot of Mount Vesuvius to the sea. This building has hitherto been spared, as well as the thick wood in which it is embosomed. It is one of the nearest points to Vesuvius, and that from which you are best able to discover and trace the progress of the lava. It is the asylum to which the wretched inhabitants of the desolated plain have often fled, with their moveable effects; to which they have driven their flocks, and conveyed their wives and children. Here we laid a considerable time: our view extended over the declivity of Vesuvius, from which ran several currents of lava that issued from the sides of the mountain, while enormous flames of fire, of which we had a nearer prospect the night before, darted continually from its summit. We had likewise a view of the plain, in which appeared the long windings of the rivers of fire. The reddish reverberation of the lava, and the conflagration in the plain below, illumined the whole landscape. On every side appeared the image of desolation; but yet it exhibited a picture so splendid, a scene so magnificent, the ravages with which it was attended were entirely forgotten in the contemplation of its picturesque and poetic beauty. In short, when my mind figures to itself those fiery torrents, the motion of the lava, the subterraneous thunders, those continual hissing, so many wonders, so many subjects of grief and admiration, I should think that a dream had deceived me, if the imagination, which produces such dreams, were capable of creating images so awful and so grand.
On the 3d, the eruption still continued, and the lava still advanced: the detonations were louder and more frequent than the preceding day. In the evening the flames shot to a still greater height, attracting the electricity of the clouds, which emitted splendid flashes. On the 4th, the eruption was less violent. On the 5th, Vesuvius began to throw out ashes, which, we are assured, announces the conclusion of the eruption.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER. ON THE RUTHERFORD PHENOMENON.
MR EDITOR. Having observed in your paper of Sept. 23d. an account of a phenomenon seen in North-Carolina in July last, and which has no doubt, excited the attention of many persons as an extraordinary circumstance, I have taken the liberty of making some remarks upon it. Mankind in general are fond of whatever appears to be of the marvellous, and many good people who are unacquainted with the various phenomena
of nature, are apt to ascribe whatever they cannot account for, to supernatural causes. The writer of the account alluded to, seems to entertain an idea that it may be something more than the simple operation of the laws of Nature, where he says, "whether the above be accountable on philosophical principles, or whether it be a prelude to the descent to the Holy City, I leave to the impartially curious to judge." Some will not give credit to the truth of the relation at all: Some will ascribe it to a supernatural cause, and some to a cause purely natural. For my part I do not hesitate to give full credit to the account, and at the same time to ascribe it to the refraction, or reflection of light from the vapour arising out of the side of the mountain. In this opinion I am the more confirmed from well authenticated accounts, heretofore published, of such kinds of optical illusions seen in divers places at different periods.—See Tilloch's Philosophical Magazine.
Though these curious and elegant phenomena are not peculiar to any age or country, they are now frequently seen on sea-coasts, and tho' in some respects common in such situations, they have hitherto been so little noticed by the elegant part of mankind, as to be scarcely known to exist. Those which seem lately, to have more particularly attracted the attention of the curious, are those frequently seen, during the summer season, on the southern coasts of Italy, near the ancient city of Rhegium, which the peasants, in their native tongue, call Fata-Morgana; an account of which may be seen in Swinburn's Travels. They are, however, frequently noticed by the English, Irish, and Irish peasants, and denominated Sea Faries, and Fairy Castles. The Rife fishermen among the western isles of Scotland, frequently see represented in barren heaths, and on naked rocks, beautiful fields, woods and castles, with numerous flocks and herds grazing, and multitudes of people of both sexes, in various attitudes and occupations. These, as they know no such objects really exist, they constantly attribute to enchantment and Faries. They are also frequently seen on the coasts of Norway, Iceland & Greenland; on the eastern and western coast of South America; and even on the highest summit of the Andes. Some of these phenomena were seen near the town of Youghal, in the county of Cork, in Ireland, in the years 1795, 1797, and 1801. The first was seen on the 21st October, 1795, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the sun clear, it appeared on a hill in the country of Waterford side of the river, to a number of spectators; and seemed a walled town with a round tower, and a church with a spire, the houses perfect and the windows distinct.—Behind the houses appeared a mast of a ship, and in front a single tree, near which was a cow grazing; whilst the Waterford hills appeared dimly behind. In the space of about half an hour the spire and round tower, became a broken turret. Soon after this change, all the houses became ruins, & their fragments seemed scattered in the fields near the walls: the whole in about an hour disappeared, and the hill on which it stood, sunk to the level of a real field.
The hill and the trees appeared of a bright green; the houses and tower of a clear brown, with the roofs blue. That the phenomenon seen in North-Carolina, on the Chimney Mountain, was one of those Fata-Morgana, and occasioned by reflection in a dense vapour strongly illuminated by the sun, I have no doubt. This seems to be confirmed, by the circumstance of a rainbow having appeared in the same place to another person at a distance, there being a haze in the atmosphere. We may conclude, from the whole, that the little girl who first imagined she saw a man on the mountain, saw her own image indistinctly reflected, and when her brother came they not only saw both their images, but probably the vapour forming different angles, upon the principle of the Polychelion, exhibited their images so multiplied as to appear like an army, which was proportionably increased by each accession of new spectators. That the images should appear of different sizes, might arise from the surfaces of certain portions of the reflecting v. r. assuming a convex form more or less: and the confused and indistinct appearances from some irregularity in the same. Their shining appearance might arise from the quality of the reflecting medium and the strong illuminating rays of
the sun falling on it in a perpendicular manner; and the apparent motion of the images, from a change of position in those natural specula. Whether my hypothesis is just or not, I will not positively affirm; but think it much more rational than to ascribe it to a supernatural agency. Although the author of our existence and creator of all worlds, can work, should it seem meet to him, by supernatural means, and even render visible the celestial vehicle of spiritual existence to our natural organs of vision, yet it is safest never to recur to miracles, where phenomenon can be accounted for upon natural principles. Whilst, therefore, I would devoutly wish that the enlightened citizen may embrace, without one sceptical doubt, the sublime mysteries of the Gospel, I would desire them to be free from the superstitious notions, which influence the ignorant and illiterate of the Old World, to ascribe all uncommon or apparently mysterious occurrence to miracle, magic witchcraft.
October 1, 1806. B. A.
Monday, November 3d, 1806.
THE Trustees of the town of Lexington met and adopted the following Ordinance, viz: Be it ordained that no Huckleber shall be permitted to purchase in Market during Market hours, any article whatever, which such Huckleber is known orally to sell or expose to sale, under the penalty of Ten Dollars for each offence, to be recovered and appropriated as other fines are, and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette three weeks successively.
JOHN BRADFORD, Chm. A Copy Attest. JOHN WATKINS, Clk.
YOS. GRAY, HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store in the Stone House, opposite messrs. Saml. & Geo. Trotter, a handsome and well chosen assortment of Merchandise, of the latest importations, consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENS, GLASS & CHINA WARES. Which will be sold cheap for cash. Lexington November 16, 1806.
SEMPER REFULGENT. NOW PUBLISHING BY BELCHER & ARMSTRONG, No. 70, State-Street—Boston, (Mass.) THE EMERALD, A LITERARY PAPER, Will be issued every Saturday, consisting of twelve octavo pages, printed on a fine paper with a new type. PRICE 50 PER ANNUM. PAYABLE ONE IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions for the Emerald will be received at this office, where a specimen of it may be seen.
GREAT BARGAINS. The subscribers offer for sale on very low terms the following valuable TRACTS OF LAND, to wit: ONE of 764 acres, adjoining the lands of John Meaux esq. in Mercer county, on Salt river, with about 150 acres of cleared land, under good fence and in complete repair, with an orchard of upwards of 100 bearing apple trees, a good square log house, with joint shingled roof, and other convenient buildings—also, 270 acres adjoining, with about 60 acres of cleared land, and fence in good repair—also, 195 acres in Franklin county, on Salt river, adjoining the lands of Lewis Castleman and John Lightfoot esqrs. with a small improvement—also, 290 acres adjoining below on the river—also, 202 acres adjoining—also, 230 acres adjoining, including the mouth of Hammond's creek, with a considerable improvement—also, 161 acres adjoining the same on Fox creek—also, 160 acres adjoining above on the creek—also, 157 acres adjoining the same, on a branch of Fox creek—also, 211 3-4 acres adjoining, between Fox creek and Salt river. The above tracts of land are well watered, and contain several valuable mill seats. A part cash will be required from purchasers, and a reasonable credit given for the balance. For terms apply to Samuel Maceoon, Mercer county, near Delany's ferry, or to the subscribers in Lexington. J. & D. Maceoon. September 9th, 1806.
NOTICE. THE Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Clarke, will meet on the sixteenth day of December next, at the house of Abraham Hanks, on a proemption of a thousand acres of land entered in the name of Benjamin Harrison on the West branch of Siter's Fork or Licking; for the purpose of taking the depositions of witnesses to establish the notoriety of the said pre-emption, and no such other things as may be thought necessary according to law. SAMUEL MORTON. Nov. 21, 1806. mg.
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