Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-02-21 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—Nº. 910.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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.
CHEAP GOODS.
Maccoun & Tilford,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, at their Store on Main street, an extensive, elegant assortment of
CHEAP MERCHANDIZE.
of the latest European importations, chiefly purchased from vendue houses, which they are determined to sell at the lowest prices that Goods are sold at in this state, for Cash. They have also a large and general assortment of
BOOKS,
of the latest publications; and keep a constant supply of
NAILS,
made of the best Pennsylvania Iron, at their Nail Manufactory.
Lexington, Jan. 16, 1804.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price in Cash and personal property at valuation, the following
Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek.
20 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the salt lick, on Sandy.
216 1-4 acres half of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the last entry.
230 acres, half of 500, entered, May 1780, by George May, near Lydia's Mount.
400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last—entered June 23, 1780.
About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the confluence of the South fork with Main Licking, which lies within the forks, and including a part of the town of Falmouth.
666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786.
1333 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Meredith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned.
1000 acres, entered for Ben. Holliday, on Battle creek, adjoining John Saunders.
1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt river, joining George Underwood, and including the mouth of Willson's creek.
The claims to the above parcels of land are deduced, by private contracts, from the persons for whom they were located.
GEO. M. PIBB.
Lexington, Jan. 3, 1804. tf.
State of Kentucky,
Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803.
Joseph Rogers, complainant,
against
John Fowler, Thomas Bodley & defendants,
Cuthbert Banks, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, John Fowler, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is out of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law, another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that a copy of this order be published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house, in Lexington, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
[A copy:] Teste,
Thos. Bodley, c. f. c. c.
TAKE NOTICE.
SMALL attend with commissioners appointed to be at the county court of Greene, agreeably to act of Assembly in that case made and provided, on the 4th Thursday in this month, at the house of Laurence Smith in said county, to perpetuate the testimony of witnesses respecting the survey on which the said Smith now lives, granted by patent, bearing date August 1st, 1799, to Thomas Young for 520 acres, by virtue of an entry made on the 19th day of July, 1788, and to do such other acts as may be necessary and agreeable to law. In behalf of the heirs of Robert Todd, r. dec.
Feb. 18, 1804 Jno. Parker.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington. 12m
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND,
IN Fayette, on the heads of Linday's run, 8 miles from Lexington, containing 200 acres; 80 acres cleared, a young apple orchard of nearly 200 trees, and other fruit trees of different kinds. In point of quality, timber and situation, this farm is excelled by none in the state—there are two springs included in the improvement, which run a considerable part of the year; and two wells of never failing water—the buildings are neither of the first nor last quality—an indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
Robt. Marshall.
Fayette county, Jan. 10, 1804. 2m*
State of Kentucky,
Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803.
Matthew Walton, complainant,
against
Nathaniel Massie, & Frederick Ridgely, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Massie, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to their satisfaction that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of our next March Term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; that another be posted at the door of the Court house for Fayette county, and that a copy be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
(A copy.)
Teste, THOS. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
State of Kentucky,
Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803.
John Collins, complainant,
against
Ebenezer S. Platt, defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house of Fayette county, and that a copy of this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
(A copy.)
Teste, THOS. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
To the Sheriff of Mason county,
greeting:
WE command you to take ABRAHAM WOOD, if he may be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body before the judges of our Mason circuit court, at the court house in the town of Washington, on the third day of their next term, to answer Charlotte Wood, of a plea of divorce, for having deserted the said Charlotte for the space of four years and eight months; and have then there this writ. Witness Francis Taylor, clerk of our said court, at the court house aforesaid, the second day of January, 1804, and in the 12th year of our commonwealth.
FRANCIS TAYLOR.
This is an action of divorce, founded on an act of assembly, entitled "an act concerning the marriage of Charlotte Wood," and no bail required.
A. K. MARSHALL, P. Q.
STRAYED,
About the first of September, both bundle—one has the left eye out—six years old. I will give FOUR DOLLARS for the oxen, if delivered at my house at Cox's mill, on Main Elkhorn, or two for information where they are. AMOS ANDERSON. Nov. 3, 1803.
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell low for CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT, PETRE, BEES-WAX, TALLOW, HOG'S LARD, PORK, COUNTRY LINEN, AND THREAD.
Those indebted to the late firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. are requested to call and pay—or at least settle their accounts.
Lexington, K. Nov. 14th 1803.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Whereas, I am legally authorized by power of attorney, granted by John Wilson of Philadelphia, and dated the 15th of September, 1803, to make leases of two tracts of land, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Thomas Franklin, lying upon the waters of Kentucky river; the one containing, by survey dated the 3d day of August, 1784, 116,650 acres—the other, by survey dated the 11th of the same month and year, containing 108,344 acres, to such persons as may be desirous of settling on such lands, and upon such terms as are limited by the said power of attorney. Therefore I hereby give notice, that application can be made to me in Lexington, where I will be ready to act agreeably to the powers in me vested, as relates to the making of such deeds and grants as may be required.
By virtue of the powers vested in me, I hereby forewarn all persons from cutting timber, working salt-petre caves, salt-water springs, coal mines or minerals of any description, without their being authorised by special contract; or in any manner trespassing on the above lands, as any person offending herein, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
JOHN M. BOGGS.
Lexington, 15th Oct. 1803.
BLUE DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHES to inform the public, that he continues to carry on the BLUE DYING, on Main Cross Street, between Mr. Adam Weber's and Mr. Myers's, where he will dye Cotton, Linen and Wool, with a warm dye—Cotton deepest blue, at 4/6 per pound—Wool at 1/6 per pound, which he will warrant to be equal to any dye in the town of Lexington.
JACOB BOSCHART.
Lexington, June 25, 1803. *3stf
THE partnership of Trotter and Scott,
was on the 14th ult. dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted by either bond, note, or account, are requested to make immediate payment to George Trotter sen. who will settle all the business of said firm—those who will not avail themselves of this notice, will compel us to the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits without respect to persons.
GEORGE TROTTER sen.
ALEX. SCOTT.
Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.
Just Published.
And for sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette,
An Account
OF
LOUISIANA;
Being an Abstract of Documents in the office of the Department of State and of the Treasury.
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber, takes this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his shop, to the new brick building, between the stores of Mr. Alexander M'Neil, and Mr. William Caldwell, in the town of Paris; where he continues to carry on the
SADDLER'S BUSINESS,
in all its various branches. Those who please to apply to him, may depend on being furnished with any article in his business, on better terms for Cash, than any heretofore in the state. William D. Jackson. Paris Jan. 5, 1804. 2m
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 carries on
BRUSH MAKING
in 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. Oct. 17th, 1803.
NEW MUSIC.
WILLIAM SMITH,
FROM NEW-JERSEY,
HAS
just brought to Kentucky, and deposited with the Printer hereof, for sale,
SACRED MUSIC,
on a new and greatly improved plan. The Gamut is much shorter than that commonly made use of, and the notes particularly distinguished, so that the learner can recollect them without difficulty, by which the knowledge of music is easily acquired, and the arduous duty of the teacher, greatly lightened.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAMI. & GEO. TROTTER,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their Store on Main street, Lexington, An extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Of the latest importations from Europe, and the East and West Indies—
CONSISTING OF
Dry Goods, Hard-Ware, Groceries, China, Queen's, and Tin } Wares.
All of which were purchased on the lowest terms, and will be sold either by wholesale or retail for Cash accordingly.
Amongst which are the following articles:
Fine and Coarse Cloths, Coatings, Flannels, Rose, 2 1-2 point, and striped Blankets, Cashmeres, Fancy Cord, Irish Linens, Chintzes, Calicoes, India Muslins, British Plain Jaconett, Tambored, Lappett, Book & Cambric do.
Scarlet Cloaks, Turkey Cotton, Cotton and Wool Cards, Saddlery, Iron, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Cut and Hammered Nails assorted
Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, and Green } Teas, fresh & of the best quality.
Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Indigo, of a superior quality, 8 by 10 Window Glass, Queen's and Glass Ware, assorted by the crate.
N. B. One of the subscribers intending to start for Philadelphia, in a few days, request those who are indebted to them to make immediate payment.
S. & G. T. 2d Jan. 1804.
To Lease,
A VALUABLE FARM,
LYING in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above Maj. Buchanan's mill, on the road leading from Frankfort to Harrodsburg with about 100 acres of Cleared Land, a good Dwelling House and other Convenient Buildings, a large apple and Peach Orchard, Meadow and Pasture; the whole in good repair. James Maccoun. Lexington, March 14, 1803.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (state of Ohio) about 25 miles below Limestone, including the mouth of Bear creek, and extending up the river 1519 perches to the mouth of Maple creek. One of these tracts containing 1400 acres, was granted to Gen. John Nevill; the other containing 2222 acres, granted to Gen. Daniel Morgan. A large proportion of each of these tracts, is river bottom of the first quality, on which are several improvements; the balance excellent upland well watered and timbered. The lines of survey will be shown by Jonathan Taylor, or Peter Demols, who live on the lands.
I will sell on a long credit, on the interest being paid annually—For further information enquire of James Morrison, in Lexington, Kentucky, who is in possession of a draught descriptive of the surveys, or the subscriber in Pittsburgh.
PRESLEY NEVILL. Oct. 8, 1803.
LEWIS SANDERS & Co. have by mutual consent dissolved their copartnership. Persons indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment to Lewis Sanders, to whom the debts properly belong. Any person having demands against said firm, are desired to apply to L. Sanders for payment. LEWIS SANDERS, PATRICK M'CULLOUGH. Lexington, 8th Dec. 1803.
THE flattering encouragement
that the subscriber has experienced since his commencement in this business, has induced him to make large engagements to continue the store on his own account at the same place; and with a mind highly sensible of the benefits that he has received from the hands of his very good friends, he takes this opportunity to return to them and the public generally, his most cordial and sincere thanks and acknowledgements; he also publicly pledges himself to his particular friends, that there shall not be lacking on his part, any industry or attention to his business; and hopes to convince them that their confidence is not ill placed. LEWIS SANDERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WILL continue business in the house lately occupied by Trotter & Scott—He has just received, and now opening a large, very general and well chosen assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest importations from Europe, suitable for the present and approaching season; a considerable part of which being purchased with cash, enables him to sell upon unusual low terms, but no credit can be given whatever.
GEORGE TROTTER sen. Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber intending to start for a fresh supply of furs, by the fifteenth of March next, informs all those indebted to him, that they will confer a particular favor on him by discharging their arrears before that time. JNO. LOWREY. Lexington. Feb. 7, 1804.
FLEMING CIRCUIT, Kt.
September term, 1803.
Ephraim Burroughs, complainant,
vs.
Daniel Mellins and Samuel A. Hall, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state—On motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that they do appear here, on the first day of the next March term, and answer the complainant's bill, or the same will be taken for confessed, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks successively, another posted at the door of the Court house in Fleming county, and published at the door of the Methodist meeting house, in the town of Flemingsburg some Sunday immediately after divine service. [A copy:] Teste, Geo. W. Batts, r. c.
THE KENTUCKY POCKET ALMANAC
For sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single.

Reflections on POLITICAL ECONOMY, and the
PROSPECT BEFORE US.
Addressed to the Citizens of the Western Country.
No. XIII.
The importance of giving to our Western Markets an established character.
3d. ANOTHER important object with the mercantile class, will be, to hold out such constant markets to the farmer, as to destroy the alternative of becoming the exporter of his own produce. To effect this, the mercantile class should be the great depository or fountain head from whence the farmer draws his money and his merchandise, giving in exchange either the money or the productions of the soil. This fountain head should never be exhausted. The farmer should be generally certain of having his demands answered when he takes his commodities to market. By this means his confidence in the home trade will increase. If the merchant requires and obtains a credit from the farmer, there is nothing that will produce a higher advantage, or so long inspire the good faith of the creditor, as rigid punctuality. If the farmer desires to purchase merchandise in exchange for his produce, the advance should be as moderate as possible. He should scarcely be able to perceive a very material difference between this mode of purchase and the purchase for the money. The merchant had better depend for his profit upon the market abroad. To pursue these rules with constancy, would give the farmer a habit of trading at home. He would soon forget the ruinous plan of exporting his own produce to a foreign market, at the expence of his health, his time, and perhaps of his whole cargo, which might be lost in the waves of the river, or portained from him by rapacious speculators.
Such a plan of operation as this, would not only tend to bind the two classes together by reciprocity of interest; but it would prevent the evil effect of sending to foreign markets indifferent commodities and in bad order. We have heretofore seen the bad consequence of the farmer being compelled to ship his own produce. He carried to market articles that were sometimes damaged, or of an inferior quality; tobacco that had been badly cured and inspected; flour of different kinds in the same barrel; bacon that was decayed, and pork that was badly pickled and barrelled. All this had a tendency at Orleans and other places to lessen the reputation of our markets at home, and to inspire a degree of distrust, that never fails to check the liberal spirit of commercial enterprise.
If the merchant, however, had been the shipper, things would have been different. From the nature of his occupation, he has a better knowledge than the farmer of the reputation of mills and inspections of every description. He is a better judge of the quality of commodities for exportation, the temper of foreign markets, and the mode of shipping to as to prevent damage in the voyage.
It will not be improper here to suggest the expediency of having inspections of every kind of exportable produce, appointed from among such men as are reputed for the soundness of their judgment, their experience and their integrity. This is a subject that the legislature should look into immediately; because the welfare of the state depends upon the capacity and reputation of all the auxiliary agents of its commerce.
4th. No community of people have ever yet acquired a solid opulence, by the arts of speculation, much less the commercial. In well regulated states, the merchant who would venture his capital upon the inconstant ocean of speculation, would lose his credit. In any state of society it would not be justifiable. In the eye of prudence, it is always censurable. In the eye of morality, in most cases it is criminal; because such is the nature of commerce, that the public is the constant creditor of the merchant, which would sustain an injury by every mercantile failure.
An economical commerce, or a commerce that trades upon safer principles, which reduces every negotiation to correct calculation, which understands the extent of capitals, the state of credit, the situation of foreign markets; and can even see with the eye of probability, bordering on certainty, what the fate of an adventure will be, is alone the commerce that gives opulence to bodies and importance to empires. It is continually seeking the means of its own preservation; and of removing by artificial means, every natural obstacle and the delusive powers of chance, that may impede its elevation. Such a commerce as this enabled Holland to rear itself out of the element of storms. Such a commerce gave incalculable wealth to Mar-seilles; though far removed by a fertile territory, and exposed to piracy and pestilence. Such a commerce gave importance to Venice, and made it the first commercial city in the world, although it was compelled to subdue the waves of the Adriatic for a foundation to rest on.
What was the real cause of that dreadful shock which the commercial body received in America, during the years
1799 and 1800? It was speculation, looking beyond its capital, and throwing itself upon the mercy and caprice of chance. It was an exorbitant avarice, buoying itself upon the wings of a delusive hope, and rendered delicious by its own speculations; a cupidity that put at risk a certain advantage to procure an ideal one. Agreeably to the Italian proverb, "these men were well-wanted to be better—took physic, and died." The innocent as well as the guilty, however, were involved in the catastrophe. Never, perhaps, in any country, was there a greater number of inferior merchants and private individuals that suffered, than upon that occasion. It was only equalled in point of injury to those who engaged in the speculation, by the failure of Law's system in France, after the death of Louis the fifteenth, and the south sea bubble in England.
ARISTIDES.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
HIBERNIAN VISITOR.
LETTER IV.
MY DEAR SIR,
I HAVE discovered that those people who live near the University, however much they may be disposed to extend its fame, appear yet to be dissatisfied with its situation; though I hear of no measures which are pursued, or even projected, to make it more useful and respectable.
I was sitting in _____'s common room, perusing a new-paper, when I was interrupted by the entrance of two men deeply engaged in conversation. They talked loud, and as the affairs of the University was the topic, of which I wished information, I became a listener, and at last as much interested in the subject as they appeared to be themselves.
One of them represented the University as useless to the public, and as only useful to those whom its revenues supported. He declared "that a very great obstacle to its progress existed among the trustees, whose duty it was to cherish it; but that actuated by a low and bigotted spirit of party, and possessed by the spirit of domination, one half of the trustees were violently struggling for power, and sacrificing every object to attain it. That its funds, property, the progress of literature—all were forgotten and lost in the pursuit of this phantom." And when you have it, of what consequence will it be? You may for good salaries gain professors, but you will acquire no students from other sects. You may have power over a thing which in law is called an University; but when that which was considered as a national degenerates into a sectarian institution, it will be eternally unpopular and useless." His companion but feebly answered him, though his passions were warm in opposition. He represented the object of the trustees to be, not "to acquire power, but to preserve religion;" and declared, "that to such a cause all other considerations should be sacrificed." To this it was said, that "the institution was endowed by the Legislature for the promotion of literature, not to gratify the domineering spirit of sects; to place education in the power of youth of every persuasion; not to foster bigotry, or give permanence to particular opinions.—Religion should be taught elsewhere—be inculcated in churches—never within the precincts of the University: for when once permitted to enter, it will become a theological school; a synod for the propagation of the faith. The reigning sect would exclude others, or at least exclude all who did not enter a subscription to its articles. And at all events, the pride and zeal of other sects would rather not educate their youth at all, than educate them in an institution avowedly governed by a particular sect. But when you say that you sacrifice lesser considerations for religion, you would be more correct if you were to say that all these considerations—the object of the institution—and the cause of literature itself—all were sacrificed at the shrine of sectarian pride and power. Let me then say, beware what you are about. The public have been long trifled with. You no longer elect a professor for who does not belong to the sect, or possess sectarian pride and arrogance, no matter how celebrated, or how renowned he may be, for talents, literature and knowledge; and the people cannot longer suffer it in silence. There is a point where you must stop—where we must meet you. Publick attention will—must be aroused, and will then destroy the insects which canker the first and only literary institution of the country."
"You are too warm," said the adversary; "and your observations are not calculated to heal those differences which you now seem to la-
ment. I could wish to bury past animosities, that parties would unite, and be warm only in promoting the interests of the institution." "I may be too warm," rejoined the other, "but I utter truths, and I know they must be felt by the board of trustees before the institution prospers. Were I now one of you, I would speak them; for of all evils those are the most alarming which are produced by tempering policy. That has been pursued too long, and has occasioned a long train of evils."
I was no longer surprised at the low state of the University, when I found the trustees jarring among themselves, and that bigotry and faction had looked upon its government as a prize within their reach, and worth some exertion to secure. But I was really astonished to find, that in a country where sects were on a level, and I was taught to believe they lived in the utmost harmony and concord, that fanaticism should have suffered to insinuate itself into an institution designed for the common benefit of them all. I had thought none would have the impudence to attempt it, and that the spirit of the people which had room to act, would not suffer it.
In Europe, where abuses of every kind have been systematized, so many are interested in their continuance, that it is difficult, nay almost impossible to overcome them. Our statesmen consider one abuse as necessary to the support of another; as buttresses or out-posts necessary to the system, & that if one is lost, the energies of the people would endanger the others. No wonder therefore that they are suffered to exist. Here you are unfettered by system; but you are inactive and imbecile. You possess the power but do not correct, and suffer men to abuse trusts reposed in them with impunity—nay with indifference. For I am told, that this clashing and jarring, this struggle for power, and this domineering disposition in a particular sect, excites no jealousy, and except by few, is regarded with indifference. I am sure, that if the people of Europe displayed as little energy when they possessed the power of acting, their governors would be less jealous, and would not fear to give them more general indulgence.
But to return to the conversation of which I have given you the substance. During the course of it, there were admissions made by both parties, that there was something radically wrong in the government of the University, and that it behoved the trustees to enquire into them, and correct them.
These admissions, and the conversation itself, served as a key to the subject, and enabled me to make enquiries of other people, which I should have omitted.
I was informed over and over again, that parties were as distinctly marked in the board of trustees, as were the ruling factions of the nation; that what the one proposed, was sure to be opposed by the other, and the consequence was an entire neglect of the property of the corporation, and discipline of the school. That in the election of a trustee to fill any vacancy which might happen, the first enquiry was, as to his religious qualifications; and provided those did not suit the rulers, no matter how well qualified he might be for the office, let him be the first and greatest character in the state, he was sure to be rejected. Thus tenets became the only qualification, the only passport to the honours of the University. I enquired of my informant whether this had always been the case? at first, he answered, the spirit was not so prevalent, or was not so discoverable; but now there can be no doubt of it, nor will some of the trustees hesitate to avow it.
What a flattering prospect of the future!
But if I am correctly informed, in the establishment of the professors, another cause of the decadence of the University, is to be found. They have stated salaries, not variable according to their diligence and industry, nor to the number of students that attend their lectures, but fixed & stationary, be their conduct praiseworthy or the contrary. What motives then can they have to study the character of their students, and adapt their lessons to that character, when their salary is the same whether they are diligent and industrious, or perform their duties in a loose and slovenly manner? You may say, in the power of removal on the part of the trustees. But experience should convince us, that this will not be a corrective; since men of every character will find friends, and this power, as it is an invidious one, will be seldom used unless the conduct of the professor is glaringly
improper. The indolence of a professor, may be highly injurious to the welfare of a College, but he may live an age and not commit an act so outrageous, as in the opinion of most men to call for such decisive conduct.
Let the professors have stated salaries, barely sufficient to supply their wants; but let them have a sum greater, in proportion to the number of students which attend on their labours. Then they will be interested in the popularity and utility of the institution; then they will strive to be useful to students that they may obtain their good report and that of their friends; and not before this measure is adopted, may you expect the University to flourish.
*** **
NOTES BY THE EDITOR OF THE LETTERS.
*If this is not the case, what is the business transacted by the trustees in their semi-annual meetings? It is notorious to all the inhabitants of Kentucky who live around the property intrusted to their management by the public, that it is most shamefully wasted and dissipated. That lands leased out by their predecessors, are not worth half the sum at present which they were worth some years since, in consequence of the deforestation of timber—These leases, if I am correctly informed, are forfeitable if their conditions are not complied with. Have they been complied with?—And has a single lease been forfeited by the trustees? Not one.
†Some readers will recollect an attempt which was made a year or two since to bring from the Eastern states, a Gentleman of the first literary eminence to this state—an attempt which failed, not from a refusal upon the part of the Gentleman himself, but from sectarian pride & arrogance. He was a Bishop—and that character damned him in the estimation of our LIBERAL MINDED trustees!
We are requested to correct an error which occurred in transcribing the 3d letter of the "Hibernian Visitor"—3d col. line 11, for wastes read bestows!
For the Kentucky Gazette.
TO THE AUTHOR
OF
"POLITICAL, COMMERCIAL AND MORAL REFLECTIONS ON THE LATE CESSION OF LOUISIANA TO THE UNITED STATES."
SIR, HAVING had an opportunity of perusing "Reflections, &c." lately published by you, I immediately remarked (in pages 24, 34, 38, 39,) that you attribute to France, plans hostile to the United States; which in your opinion, would have been carried into effect upon colonizing Louisiana, which necessity has compelled her to cede to the United States. Such sentiments from you, excite the greater surprize, as I cannot suppose you uninformed upon this subject; more especially as we have lately seen extracts of letters from Mr. Munroe, our minister at Paris, in 1794, published in the Aurora of the 18th November, 1803, which must have convinced you that the sovereignty of Louisiana had been offered to the United States, by France, before it was known that Spain was disposed to retrocede it to that power. Unwilling, however, to believe that you wished to injure France in the estimation of your fellow-citizens, I have been disposed to conclude, that, anxious to arrive at the enumeration of the advantages which we are about to derive from the possession of Louisiana, you have neglected to enlighten such of your readers as are unacquainted with the political history of nations, respecting the views of France relative to the United States. Considering, however, the pathetic expressions of which you avail yourself, (pages 32, 33, 34, 85, 86, 87,) as well to degrade the national character of a people, always reputed generous and liberal, (as you appear to admit page 3,) as to attribute to the ferocious ambition of the same people, an incalculable number of crimes, of which you have accused them, without giving yourself the trouble to inquire why a nation, mild and humane, was hurried into such dreadful extremities. I cannot forbear regretting that a citizen of the union should abandon the moderation, impartiality, and justice, which ought always to characterize the true republican, in order to induce his countrymen to despise a foreign nation, of whom they once had an opportunity of forming more favorable sentiments.
What, Sir! Can it be possible that you have never directed your attention to the different revolutions which have desolated France—to her legislatures, chosen most frequently in haste, and in the midst of alarm—to her administration always tottering—at a time when calamities without number, accumulated upon that unfortunate nation—stifled by their enormity, their natural dispositions, and instilled despair and rage into the minds of their citizens; passions necessary to qualify them to combat an infinite number of enemies, to whom they had given no just cause of offence—to rid themselves of traitors, of perjured wretches, and of monsters nursed in a bosom which they tore to pieces—to oppose themselves to the destructive projects of all the great potentates, and of nearly all the petty princes of Europe—in fine, to disconcert the stupid and cruel intrigues of the most ambitious nation on earth, which had, without provocation, resolved upon the destruction of France.
Before you ventured to treat the French nation and her legislators with such injustice as you have done, you ought, Sir, to have examined their first Constitution, proclaimed and executed at a period less tempestuous, when the French believed that their attention was to be exclusively bestowed upon the re-establishment of order among them, which had been for so many ages interrupted by the ambition of a haughty nobility, by the rapacity of a privileged clergy, & by the tyranny and despotism of monarchs: had you reflected on this Constitution, you would have been forced to accede to the opinion of all enlightened politicians, who have admitted that this constitution was wise, and the best adapted to an European nation, which was just emerging from slavery—and you would have acknowledged the moderation, and the profound wisdom of the representatives of that nation, chosen at a period of tranquility, although the shackles of their former servitude were not yet completely broken. Were not her legislators at that period as well acquainted with moral as with political science? What then has so suddenly changed the amenity of this nation, into a rage which has astonished the world?
If you had asked yourself these questions, if you had reflected seriously, and with moderation, upon this terrible catastrophe in the history of governments, you would have admitted that the cause of all the numerous horrors which you now attribute to the French nation, existed solely in the coalition of all the powers of Europe, who, having resolved upon her destruction, employed all the crimes which jealousy, ambition, and avarice could suggest. In the treason and the perjury of their first magistrates, in the ferocity of England, who excited and aided by every possible means, a degraded nobility, an annihilated clergy, and that contemptible class of men, who, even in the best countries, subsist only upon the ruin and desolation of their fellow-citizens.
Be not astonished, Sir, that I consider England as the principal source of the misfortunes which followed the first revolution in France. Has she not distributed her treasure, the sweat and the blood of her subjects, in the hands of avaricious sovereigns, and of the different nations, for the purpose of exciting them against the French nation? Yes! England would have called to her aid the celestial and infernal powers, if it had been possible, for the purpose of effecting the destruction of France, and of rendering herself the tyrant of the world!
Alas! if you had been sufficiently impartial to have investigated, and exposed to the public, all the sources of these numerous calamities; instead of insulting this nation of unfortunate Europeans, you would have commiserated their condition. You would then have been enabled to present to your fellow-citizens, an infinity of excellent reflections upon the happiness we enjoy in the United States, where, sufficiently remote from ambitious sovereigns, and so strongly entrenched on this side the Atlantic, as to be sheltered from the melancholy effects of their avarice; we ought incessantly to pour out our gratitude to divine providence which seems to have decreed that the Continent of North-America should be an asylum to the oppressed of all nations, and the abode, if not of all the social virtues, at least of that moderation, impartiality, and justice, which every genuine citizen of the United States is indispensably bound to practice.
A CITIZEN.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT & SHOE MAKER,
HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.
   D. C.     Brown top Boots, 8   Black top do. 7   Three quarter do. 5 1-2, if 9   foxed, 6   Half do. 5, if foxed 5 50   Mens' lined & bound Shoes, 2   Mens' kip-skin do. 1 75   Mens' coarse do. 1 50   Womens' Slippers from 1 to 1 1 25   Small Shoes according.  
At these low prices, no trust need be expected. He means to sell at these prices through the course of the year.
N. B. Any gentleman that wishes to purchase a quantity of any of the above work, the prices will still be reduced.
Two or three APPRENTICES wanted to the above business immediately.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this Office—Price 4/6,
Political, Commercial and Moral REFLECTIONS On the late cession of LOUISIANA To the United States.
By ALLAN B. MACRUDER.

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, "News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, FEBRUARY 21.
MARRIED
At Washington, Ky. by the Rev. Caleb J. Taylor, on Saturday evening, the 18th inst. Mr. JOSEPH CLENEAY, Merchant, to the amiable Miss ELIZA GREEN, daughter of Capt. John Green. "The amorous God has sprung his net, And caught a loving pair; Their hopes, fond wishes long they've set, On bliss beyond compare."
DEPARTED
At a meeting of the Faculty, Resolved unanimously, That the Professors and Students wear a piece of black crape on the left arm, for the space of thirty days, as a mark of respect, and veneration, for the memory of the Rev. Doct. Charles Nisbet, late principal of Dickinson College, deceased.
JAMES M. HAMILTON, CPA.
Pro. tem. for the Faculty.
From the Aurora.
The British treaty—Our readers, generally, we presume, know that all the articles of the British treaty from the 11th to the end expired some time since by limitation, and that the first ten articles only are now in force. The articles, which have expired, related almost exclusively to the commercial concerns of both nations, of course the interests of two nations, now carrying on a more extended commerce than any other nations of the world, demanded that the stipulations for mutual benefit which had become null by limitation, should either be modified, or wholly renewed by a second convention for that purpose to be entered into.
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, dated January 16.
A Transport having on board upwards of 200 of Rochambeau's troops escaped from Cape Francois, put into the Balize a few days since in distress, on short allowance of provision—Steps have been taken to supply their wants—and at the same time it has been intimated to them that they cannot be permitted to land in this Province.
MR. BRADFORD.
The following is an extract of a letter which I received from a respectable gentleman of Maryland, a few days ago. By giving it a place in your paper, you will oblige A CONSTANT READER.
Frederick County, Jan. 12th, 1804.
AS the commercial rights and privileges of the Western people are now secured, I am determined to visit your state the ensuing spring or summer, to look out some eligible spot whereon to settle. I have heard much of your fine soil, and have heard numbers say, that it will produce twenty crops of tobacco before it is reduced. Should I be of that opinion, I shall certainly sell out and remove to your state. The strongest soil here, will not grow more than four, without rest or manure; and I have run my land out since I removed from Elkridge. My principal aim will be to make Kitefoot tobacco. From the information which I have, your soil must be well calculated for it. Before I removed to this place, my old neighbours told me I could not raise it or make bright Kitefoot here; but experience has proved otherwise. In this country we make the brightest, and sell from one to two dollars more than the Elkridge: I have made it now 12 years, and have never sold for less than eight dollars—the average price about ten. The whole secret is to make it bright to command a price, and that lies in the wood you fire it with—hickory or ash is the best. Virginians beyond the Potomack, insist that five dollars for black tobacco, is as good as ten for Kitefoot, but they are mistaken. I am certain, that for my labour, I make three fourths as much in quantity as they, and I believe full as much, for we never top ours. In rich land, I am certain I can make as much, and can sell it for more, Kitefoot always selling for two and a half prices of the black, and meeting with readier sale. It must suit your country, on account of the expense of transportation.
PLEASE ANSWER MY LETTER BY POST—
Inform me of the price of the first rate Elkhorn soil, and believe me to be yet your old friend and servant M. R.
WHEREAS
Some reports which are not true, are in circulation, respecting my having obtained a light of the manuscript copy of the Apology of Springfield Presbytery, be it known to all whom it may concern, that I received the copy unasked for, from a young man in Mr. Charles's book store; that I read it for some time before I left the house; and then observed, that as this had become a public matter, I would put it in my pocket, read it and return it. Accordingly I took it with the approbation of the young man, and returned it agreeably to promise.
COMMERCE WITH AMERICA.
While the attention and activity of government appear to be almost wholly engrossed by the invasive preparations of the enemy, and by the preparatory measures on our own part to meet and frustrate them; and while the thoughts and anxiety of the nation at large are exclusively to be intent on this more gigantic and impending peril, other topics of great commercial interest, and high political consequences must naturally intermix and blend themselves with these more ponderous considerations, though for the moment they may be overlooked by the public, or merge altogether in the sea of difficulties, by which we are threatened more immediately than ever before.
the two principal belligerents,
like individuals will eagerly seize every favourable occasion to promote their respective interests, and to remove every obstacle and embarrassment by which they may in more insidious time have been obstructed and depressed. Thus, since the breaking out of a fresh war with France, several treaties or renewals of treaties have been demanded, entered into, and negotiated between Great Britain and the northern powers, principally relating to the privileges of neutrals, the right of search and the contraband of war. Whatever difficulties might have arisen from these discussions, we have had reason to hope, not only, that they were removed, but that new advantages and facilities have been obtained in our favour. Of this the late treaty with Sweden is a satisfactory instance. But as we imagined ourselves thereby to be more disentangled from our perplexities, we seemed little to expect that difficulties and disagreements would have grown up in a quarter, from which we were more inclined to flatter ourselves with friendship & favour, than to dread enmity and opposition, little did we seem to expect (by we mean the public) that, at the present moment, a moment so big with other dangers, from a far other and more formidable foe, the attention and exertions of government should be directed to the unseasonable or unreasonable claims on the part of America. Yet little as the public at large seem now to be aware of it, perhaps upon no topic is the mind of government more detained and urged at the present moment than the resolution, principally of the 12th article of the treaty of amity, commerce, &c. between his majesty and the United States of America; concluded in 1794, and conditionally ratified in 1795. The general stipulations of that treaty are too numerous and diffuse now to admit of a detailed examination; but the spirit and tendency of the whole treaty, almost wholly rested, more especially as to its future consequences, upon the twelfth article, of which, for the convenience and satisfaction of our readers, we now insert the following copy:
Article 12.
Between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain, the 12th article of the treaty of amity, commerce, &c. concluded in 1794, and conditionally ratified in 1795, shall continue in force until the expiration of twelve years from the day on which the ratifications of this treaty shall be exchanged, but fully subject to this convention, that whereas the said twelfth article will expire, by the limitation therein contained, at the end of two years from the signing of the preliminary or other articles of peace, which shall terminate the present war in which his majesty is engaged, it is agreed, that the proper measures shall, by consent, be taken for bringing the subject of that article into amicable treaty and discussion, so early before the expiration of the said term, as that new arrangements on that head may by that time be perfected and ready to take place; but if it should unfortunately happen, that his majesty and the United States should not be able to agree on such new arrangements, in that case, all the articles of this treaty, except the first ten, shall then cease and expire together. This is the unfortunate issue which the above article seemed to have in perspective, and which constitutes the subject of the discussion now deeply engaged. Under any other circumstances, the points in dispute might be easily adjusted; but when so many other more momentous concerns are at stake, and when we know that the craft, malice and intrigue of our greatest enemy will continually and anxiously blow their pestilential breath on every little sore that may break out in the body of any other state, till they foster and inflame it into acrimonious virulence, we may easily imagine how much they endeavoured to irritate the temper of the United States; of themselves, perhaps, too sanguinely disposed to derive or extort advantages from the present perplexities and perilous posture of British affairs. The renewal of this treaty, we are credibly informed, has for some time back formed a principal object of the discussions of the confederal cabinet and is now under the arduous consideration of the government of this country. The American government is said to hold the most lofty and menacing language respecting their just pretensions. They strongly remonstrate against any restriction or limitation whatever, either on their trade, or the amount of their tonnage; the arguments, they urged to enforce a compliance with their demand are backed by threats which we can never imagine that they would seriously attempt to carry into effect—indeed these threats are of a nature which prudence persuades us from detailing, but which would seem to aim a severe blow at the general commercial interests of this country, and which would prove fatal to the commercial ex-
600 Dollars for 5!!!
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
To build a house for the Kentucky Medical Society, in the town of Lexington.
FIRST CLASS.
   Prizes of Doll. is Doll.     1 600 last drawn ticket, 600   2 250 500   4 100 400   10 50 500   20 20 400   40 10 400   200 6 1200   277 Prizes. Dollars 4000   523 Blanks.  
900 Tickets at 5 Dollars is Doll. 4000
THE laudable object of this Lottery—the valuable Prizes offered (there not being two blanks and a half to a Prize) are considerations which excite a well grounded hope in the managers, that the sale of the tickets will be rapid. The drawing will commence on the first Monday in May next, and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the Prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers, subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Society. For the satisfaction of the purchasers, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given a bond for the due payment of the prizes that may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers.
 John Pope,  Thos. Wall,  Geo. Trotter, jun.  Danl. Bradford,  Jas. Fishback,  Andrew M'Calla,  Thos. Bodley, 
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the first day of the next May county court, to be held at the town of Russellville, for Logan county, I shall make application to said court for permission to lay off an addition to said town, on the south side thereof, conformably to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
JAMES MORRISON. February 7th, 1804.
100 Dollars reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Knox county, Richland creek, Kentucky, on the 26th day of August last, a Negro Man named NAT.
about 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, he is neither a coal black nor a yellow, but between the two; his hair denotes a mulatto, which he formerly tied behind and plaited his ear locks, smooth face, he is branded on the left jaw with an O, and on the throat he was cut with a knife, which has left a faint scar; when questioned clude he cannot utter a word for some time, but will go "tit, tit," and then the word will come out sharp and quick. I do suppose he is concealed by some villain or villains, who will probably attempt to take him over the Ohio. I will give the above reward for the villain and negro, or 20 dollars for the negro alone, and whoever secures the said negro and villain in any jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid, if brought home to me.
Thomas Johnson. January 14, 1804.
PUBLIC NOTICE—THAT BY
virtue of an order of the Paris Circuit court, in a suit in chancery depending in the same, wherein Davis and Copes are complainants, and George Shortridge is defendant, appointing us, the subscribers, commissioners to sell all the interest and claim of said Shortridge in and to 1050 acres of Land, mortgaged by said Shortridge to said Davis and Copes, which mortgage has been foreclosed by an interlocutory decree of said court—We shall attend on the premises, lying on Green creek, in the county of Bourbon, entered in the name of John Donaldson, and on the 8th day of March next, shall proceed to sell the said Land to the highest bidder, for ready money.
W. KELLY, H. BRENT, THOS. HUGHES.
Feb. 3. 1803.
ALL persons are hereby caution-
ed against taking an assignment on a NOTE, given by me to Robert Rusk, for 170 gallons of whiskey, payable in four months, and dated early in the present month; as I am determined not to discharge the same, until he complies with his contract, in consequence of which the said note was given.
William Brown. Feb. 13, 1804.
Taken up by Thomas Parker in
Bourbon county, on the waters of Sylas run, One Sorrel Horse, about fourteen hands one inch high, no brand perceivable, large blaze in his face, bob tail, fore before, supposed to be 14 or 15 years old; appraised to 71. 12 1/2. October 20, 1803. David Clarkson.
AT a meeting of the board of Trustees,
of the town of Lexington, the 14th day of February, 1804. Whereas, an unprecedented fine has been unjustly imposed, contrary to the uniform liberty granted by the trustees of said town, for keeping building materials on the street.
BE it therefore ordained,
that from and after the 13th day of March, 1804, every citizen of Lexington, who is building within the limits of said town, shall be entitled to the use of at least one half of the street or streets, opposite to his or her lot, for the special purpose of laying their building materials, subject to the regulation of the trustees only.
ALEX. PARKER, C. T. L.
JAMES COLEMAN,
WILL attend on behalf of the United States, to expose to sale all the PUBLIC BOATS,
At the time and places hereafter specified, on a credit of three months—Bond and approved security will be required of the purchasers. On Friday 24th inst. at Maj. Love's tavern in Frankfort—On Monday 27th at Violet's tavern, mouth of Kentucky—On Friday 2d of March, at James M'Connell's Louisville—On Monday 5th ditto, at Young's tavern, mouth of Salt-River—On Wednesday 7th ditto, at Brandenburg's, mouth of Doe-Run—And on Monday 12th ditto, at Hudson's store, mouth of Clover-Creek. All the Public Boats at the different Ware-houses on the Kentucky river, above Frankfort, will be disposed of on application to the subscriber, in Lexington.
JAMES MORRISON,
Agent for the United States. Feb. 20th, 1804.
TO SELL OR RENT,
HOUSE with a good Cellar and Kitchen, several small Buildings and a Garden Lot, very convenient for a small family—Apply to P. D. Robert, on the premises, High street, opposite Short Cross street.
15 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Higbee's mill, in Fayette county, a Mulatto Slave, named RANDOLPH.
about six feet high, and thirty two or three years old, he limps a little when he walks, and has a scar on the right side of his head, where the wool is off, occasioned by a burn. It is supposed he is lurking in the neighborhood of Gen. Todd's, as he has a wife at John Pickett's, in the same neighborhood. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said slave to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again.
Thos. Lincoln. Feb. 19th, 1804.
DO hereby forewarn all persons from
trading for, or taking an assignment on a bond given by me to John Hickman, which bond is now in the hands of James Caperton, for I am determined not to pay off said bond, until compelled by law.
John Herndon. Feb. 19th, 1804.
Taken up by the subscriber, living
in Fleming county, a BROWN MARE, about 14 1-2 hands high, no brand, about 12 or 13 years of age; appraised to $3 12 1/2. Chambers Dynes.
NOTICE.
On the 24th of January, I took up one ANTHONY FORSTER, alias FOSTER, in this county, on suspicion of his being a negro woman, the property of Mr. Garrard Fitzgerald, in Jackson county, State of Tennessee; he made his escape from Mr. Hunt, the Sheriff of Claiborne county of the same state, on the 29th of the month above. He left his horse; it is likely he is a stolen one, if so, the owner may have him by proving his property and paying charges; the horse may be seen at Capt. Richardson Herndon's, at Knox court house, Kentucky. Rufus Morgan.
Knox court house, Ky. 2 Feb. 10th, 1804. 3 1/2
Taken up by Nathan Smith, on
Silas's run, branch of Townsend, one Black Mare Yearling Colt,
Star in her forehead, and some white on the hind foot; appraised to 20 dollars—Given under my hand this 19th day of November, 1803. David Clarkson.

16 CONVEYANCING WILLIAM TODD, TAKES the liberty of informing the inhabitants of Lexington, and the public in general that he will draw and complete Deeds of Conveyance, Mortgages, Letters of Attorney, Leaflets, Bonds, Wills, and Agreements of every description, on reasonable terms, at the Clerk's Office of the Fayette Circuit Court; and if necessary, will certify any instrument as Notary Public. Lexington, Nov. 8th, 1803.
THE INDIAN CAPTIVE. WRITTEN BY A CAROLINIAN—ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ENGLAND.
15 JOHN POPE, HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jessamine, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Madison Circuit Courts. November 10th, 1803.
THE SUBSCRIBER BEING about to remove to Woodford, calls upon those indebted to him, to settle their accounts as soon as possible, to enable him to answer demands against him. Should persons call in his absence for this purpose, Mr. Dudley or Mr. Davidson, at Dr. Fishback's will settle with them. The balances due Ridgeley and Fishback, Dr. Fishback will receive; and such persons as have accounts against me individually, will leave them with Mr. Dudley or Davidson. F. RIDGELY. Jan. 20th, 1804.
FOR SALE, A MERCHANT MILL SAW MILL, and DISTILLERY, SITUATE on the waters of Silver creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of LAND. The stream and feat are equal to any in the state, and the mills and distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT PORTER. Madison county } Oct. 1st, 1803. } State of Kentucky.
GRIST MILL. WHEREON I now live, in the county of Fayette, on Dary's fork of Elkhorn, containing 450 or 460 acres, well improved, and generally thought to be as handsome a place as any in the country—the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long, by 22 wide, finished in a neat, plain manner.—A very fine GRIST MILL. with two pair of stones, one of which are French Burrs; the mills and dam were all built anew about nine months ago, and are generally thought to be as fast as any mills in the state; the dam, and all under works of the mills are in good order. There are about 130 acres of open land, meadows and grass lots included; springs and stock water that was never known to fail. The title is indisputable.—The terms are, four pounds per acre, cash, or five pounds per acre, half the money paid down, the other half twelve months credit, the land being made subject to the payment. I will sell the whole together, or the mills and 50 or 100 acres with them, or otherwise divide, as may suit best. For further particulars, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises, or to any person may be informed, and they will be like this. John Rogers. January 25, 1804.
A Great Bargain, May be had in that valuable and handsome SEAT OF LAND, A. T. the last December court, some person to me unknown, delivered to me near the Market house, Lexington, a BAY HORSE, about fourteen and a half hands high, with an old bridle and saddle on. He came from me at the time, a Bandana handkerchief. And as I wish to know the person from whom I got them, he will be pleased to call on me, or let me hear from him immediately. WILLIAM DAVIS, Living at Col. Bartlett Collins's.
21 BAY HORSE, about fourteen and a half hands high, with an old bridle and saddle on. He came from me at the time, a Bandana handkerchief. And as I wish to know the person from whom I got them, he will be pleased to call on me, or let me hear from him immediately. WILLIAM DAVIS, Living at Col. Bartlett Collins's.
22 BAY HORSE, about fourteen and a half hands high, with an old bridle He came from me at the time, a Bandana handkerchief. And as I wish to know the person from whom I got them, he will be pleased to call on me, or let me hear from him immediately. WILLIAM DAVIS, Living at Col. Bartlett Collins's.
23 BAY HORSE, about fourteen and a half hands high, with an old bridle He came from me at the time, a Bandana handkerchief. And as I wish to know the person from whom I got them, he will be pleased to call on me, or let me hear from him immediately. WILLIAM DAVIS, Living at Col. Bartlett Collins's.
30 REMOVAL. MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and Geo. INOYER. July 26th, 1803.
16 CASH, Will be given for TALLOW & CHEESE, At the Bake-shop, opposite Lewis Sanders & Co's store, next door to the Nail Factory, Main street, Lexington— A VALUABLE WORK HORSE, For Sale for Whiskey.
THE Subscriber will purchase Good Inspected Crop 16 Tobacco, at any of the ware houses on the Kentucky river, or on the Ohio river at or below Limestone, for which he will give CASH, and MERCHANDIZE at each price. Any person who has a considerable quantity of Tobacco for sale, may be accommodated with bills of exchange for such part of the amount as will be agreed on. WILLIAM WEST.
23 BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT WOODEN STILL has been in use for some time, in the county of Lexington, and have removed the most unequivocal approbation from more than two hundred Practical Distillers, whose certificates could be easily procured. Any common carpenter or cooper can construct a distillery on this plan, in three or four days, and the cost of stills which will contain 500 gallons, will not exceed 100 dollars. Spirit (of high proof and free from all disagreeable taste) is produced by one operation, which saves the expense and trouble of doubling. These stills work more than three times as fast as the common stills and require a very small quantity of fuel. Gentlemen, who are desirous of purchasing the Patent Right for states, counties or single distilleries, will please to apply to the Patentees in Lexington, Kentucky. The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
WANTED at the Store of SEITZ & JOHNSON, Lexington. Dec. 20, 1803.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to his friends and the public at large, for the encouragement he has received in the prosecution of his business,—and takes this method to inform those who may wish to employ him, that he still continues to carry on the Well Digging business in its various branches, both for Fresh and Salt Water, and hopes that his experience in the digging one hundred and eighty odd wells, will entitle him to future encouragement from the publick. He has a valuable Stone Quarry, open in the vicinity of Lexington, where he will have always on hand for the next season, suitable stones for any parts of building in plain work. Those who apply shall be served at the shortest notice, with punctuality.—He will give good encouragement to two or three hands who understand blowing rocks. JOHN R. SHAW. Lex. Dec. 1, 1803.
24 JOHN R. SHAW. John Robert Shaw, who now excels, In blowing rocks and digging wells; Can water find by the new art, As well the fresh, so well the salt. Since conjurors became so wise, In telling where salt water lies; In hopes I shall not be forsook, I've try'd the art of Mr. Cook. And to my friends I do declare, A witch I never was before. Before my master doth get rich, Come unto me, the art I'll teach. No spend of my friend I take, I'll show them all for friendship's sake; Then all that wish to dig salt wells, May easily learn that Shaw excels.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Mason Circuit Court, ss. November Term, 1803. George Edwards, executor of James Edwards, deceased, } complainant, against William Wood, and } defendants others, IN CHANCERY. IT appearing satisfactorily to the court that the said defendant, William Wood, is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the said complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next Term, and answer the complainant's bill or that the same shall be taken as confessed. That a copy of this order be inserted in some authorised paper, two months successively; that another be posted at the door of the court house of Mason county, and that this order be published some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington. (A copy.) Teste, FRANCIS TAYLOR c. m. c. c.
28 FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS, WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser. H. TAYLOR. August 7th 1803.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE LANDS, To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years credit—Viz. 3705 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, from the Ohio, in a flourishing settlement. 2200 acres along the bank of the river Kaskaskias, near the town of that name, grants of the state of Virginia. 2295 acres at the mouth of Holly creek, including Frozen creek, branches of the Kentucky river, about 9 miles above its three forks. 2357 acres on the North fork of Rock Castle river. 300 acres on the Southern bank of Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Hickman creek. 2000 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 918 poles Will be sold even by small tracts for the accommodation of the purchasers, one tenth paid down, the nine tenths at six or eight years credit, with interest paid annually. Bonds and approved securities will be required for the payment of the interest and for the principals. Inspected produce will be received at market prices for the half of the annual interest, the other half shall be paid in cash. For further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sudduth Clarke county.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING. 23 WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 1s. 6d. per pound. HUGH CRAWFORD, At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Croft-streets, Lexington. September 13th, 1803. N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
TOBACCO WANTED. 24 WALKER BAYLOR & SON, WANT to purchase a quantity of INSPECTED TOBACCO, At any of the ware houses on the Kentucky river, for which they will give CASH and MERCHANDIZE or ALL CASH in nine months. Apply at their store opposite the market-house, in Lexington. September 27, 1803
15 GUN POWDER. JOHN FOLEY. HAS on hand, and keeps a constant supply of the first quality of GUN POWDER, five miles from Lexington. Price—to any person buying 25 pounds, or more, two shillings per pound. His Powder of the best quality, may be had at the store of Lewis Sanders & Co. Lexington. South Elkhorn 14th Nov. 1803. 13 3/4.
Nail Manufactory. 27 GEORGE NORTON, TAKES this method of informing his friends, and the public in general, that he continues carrying on the NAIL MANUFACTORY, On Main street; and has on hand a large assortment of Cut and Hammered NAILS, of the best quality, SPRIGS, BRADS, &c. which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash. A large quantity of BAR IRON of the best quality, from the iron works of Benner and Borley, also for sale. Lexington, January 9, 1804.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. Robert Mitchell, complainant, against Alexander McConnel and Robert Paterson, defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, McConnel, having failed to enter his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THO. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
28 FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS, WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser. H. TAYLOR. August 7th 1803.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Gooch, complainant, against Benjamin Turner, Richard Higgins, & } defendants. Robert Russell, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, Benjamin Turner, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THO. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Sullivan, complainant, against Thomas Montague, defendant, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county; and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. [A copy] Teste Thomas Bodley, c. f. c. c.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. 700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a public house. 500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunhams-Town, seven from Williamsburg, and eleven to twelve from the Ohio river. 1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brush creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T. 5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, containing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones. 4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chinnevert. 3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood. 1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M'Millin. 1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river. 825 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 subscribers). JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky. } January 14th, 1803. }
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Gooch, complainant, against Benjamin Turner, Richard Higgins, & } defendants. Robert Russell, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, Benjamin Turner, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THO. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Sullivan, complainant, against Thomas Montague, defendant, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county; and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. [A copy] Teste Thomas Bodley, c. f. c. c.
FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS, WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser. H. TAYLOR. August 7th 1803.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. Robert Mitchell, complainant, against Alexander McConnel and Robert Paterson, defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, McConnel, having failed to enter his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THO. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Gooch, complainant, against Benjamin Turner, Richard Higgins, & } defendants. Robert Russell, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, Benjamin Turner, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THO. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. William Sullivan, complainant, against Thomas Montague, defendant, IN CHANCERY. THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county; and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. [A copy] Teste Thomas Bodley, c. f. c. c.
FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS, WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser. H. TAYLOR. August 7th 1803.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit court, September term, 1803. Robert Mitchell, complainant, against Alexander McConnel and Robert Paterson, defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, McConnel, having failed to enter his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law; another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday, immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste, THO. BODLEY, c. f. c. c.