Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-08-21 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o 936.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 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.
THE MILLINERY STORE.
Mrs. White,
(From London) BEGS leave to return her sincere thanks to a generous public, for the encouragement she has experienced since her commencement, and informs them, she has removed from Mr. Bugg's, to the house opposite to Mr. Bradford's Printing Office, where she continues to have an extensive and elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery Goods, viz: Silk and straw bonnets, Old Ladies' Bonnets, Feathered Velvet Hats, Velvet Spencers, Satin and Sable Cloaks, Luce and Ganz Vols, Turbans, Grape and Muslin Caps, Olirich Feathers, & Artificial Flowers, trimmings for Cravats, Supenders, Black and Red Morocco Leather Bonnets for Children. N. B. bonnets and Bonnets made, and Umbrellas covered at the shortest notice.
Banks & Owings,
Have imported from Philadelphia, and are opening for sale, on the lowest terms, in the house lately occupied by Messrs. John Jordan Jun. & Co. next door to Mr. Seitz's.
British and Spanish superfine and common road cloths, Constitution and fancy cords, Corduroys, Velvets, Velouries, Jacquet, tambored & hook muslins, Humbugs, Baftas, India shawls, silk and cotton, India silk and cotton handkerchiefs, Chintzes and calicoes of the newest patterns, Irish linens, whole and half bleached, Durants, Calimancoes, Wildbores, &c. &c. Men's and women's cotton hose & socks, Nankeens, Turkey yarn, Tickings &c. A complete assortment of different numbers.
They keep a constant supply of bar ron, steel, calings and sheet iron of the best qualities, assorted, and Dry Mann's lick-falls. Millers can be supplied with bolting cloths of the different numbers. Lexington, April 7th, 1804.
Thomas Love,
AFTER an absence of nearly twelve months from his old stand in Frankfort, near the Ferry and Ware-house, now informs his friends and the public that he has resumed his old place of
ENTERTAINMENT,
Where those that may please to call on him, may rely on meeting with every attention, both as to themselves and horses, that this country will afford. Private parties may have rooms undisturbed with the bustle of a Tavern; and gentlemen disposed to have private boarding, can be accommodated to their wishes. Frankfort, Feb. 22, 1804.
GEORGE ANDERSON,
INTENDING to start for Philadelphia, about the first of September, earnestly requests all those indebted to him to make payment before that time. Lexington, July 24, 1804.
I WILL purchase Bonds, Notes, judgments and accounts on John C. Owings & Co. of the Bourbon Iron Works—or I will act as agent for the recovery of any monies due from said firm, in the most speedy manner. For terms apply to the subscriber near Lexington. George Mansell. August 6, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT I am about to leave this state, and that I have left all my business in the hands of Mr. E. Baker to settle for me. Those who are indebted to me for the season of 1803, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts without delay, as there cannot be no further indulgence given; and those that have failed to give their notes for this season, are requested to come forward and comply with my terms agreeable to my advertisement. Wm. T. Banton.
Infernal Conference,
or Dialogues of Devils. and For Sale at this Office.
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, TO BACCO, 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.
FOR SALE, the place whereon I now live, containing 450 acres well improved, and generally given up to be as handsome a place as any in Fayette county—the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long by 22 wide, finished off in a neat plain manner, and other necessary out houses; there is likewise a very fine grit mill with two pair of stones, one of which are burr—the said mill, dam, and all were built one about twelve months ago—the dam and all under works are locust timber, which will stand at least fifty years without being impaired—there is about 120 acres of cleared land, springs and stockwater that was never known to fail. I will sell the whole together, or the mill with 50 or 100 acres with it, and give a considerable credit for half, the other half being paid down. For further particulars applying to the subscriber, any person may be informed and shown. John Rogers. Fayette county, Davis Fork of the Elkhorn, April 16th, 1804.
TWO STILL FOR SALE. ONE holds 127 gallons, the other 60 gallons. I will sell them low for all Cash. For sale, also, The Noted Thorough Bred Horse, LAMPLIGHTER, which is equal in blood and beauty to any horse in the state, and his colts the same if not superior. I will take one thousand dollars for him—he is eight years old. J. K.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. 700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a public house. 500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunham's Town, seven from Williamsburg, and eleven to twelve from the Ohio river. 1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brush creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T. 5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, containing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones. 4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chinnworth. 3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood. 1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and McMillin. 1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river. 325 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared. 116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements. A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had. For further particulars enquire of Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscribers. JOHN JORDAN JUN. Lexington Kentucky, January 13, 1803.
Writing Paper, For Sale by the Ream.
FOR SALE. AND possession given immediate- 215 acres of land, lying on the waters of Cane Run, and immediate- ly on the road leading from Lexing- ton to Georgetown—There is a tol- erable good improvements, with about 60 acres of the above land cleared, and well enclosed with a good fence, the title indisputable; the terms of sale will be made known by applica- tion to the subscriber, living on the premises. I will also sell all my flock, at reduced prices for cash or short cre- dit—Among my horses I have two thorough bred Mares, brought from Virginia last spring, one was got by the noted horse Quicksilver out of a Pilgrim mare, three years old this spring, now in foal by Albert, the other was got by Fitzhews no- ted running horse Old Frederick, out of a full blooded mare, and now in foal by Medley. Thos. I. Garrett. Fayette, July 9th, 1804.
TO BE SOLD. BY a power of attorney from the ex- ecutors of Patrick Henry deceased, a TRACT OF LAND, on Mill creek, near Drennon's Lick, about 18 miles from the mouth of Ken- tucky, and 40 miles from the Falls of Ohio, containing 1500 acres, by survey made in 1784, and is a moiety of 3000 acres, patented to Mr. May and Mr. Henry, and accordingly divided. Also 500 acres on the Rolling fork of Salt river, by survey in 1784, patent- ed to Mr. Henry. I understand these lands are valuable, but a purchaser would chuse to judge for himself. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, living in Fayette county. W. WARFIELD. April 17, 1804.
ALEX. PARKER & Co. HAVE just received from Philadel- phia, in addition to their former assortment, Book muslin, plain and figured cam- brick do. Chintzes and calicoes, assorted, Blue hair plush, & brown Hollands Constitution and fancy cords, Extra long silk gloves, assorted, Morocco slippers, assorted, Loaf sugar, coffee and fresh teas, Copper in sheets & fill patterns. Which they will sell on the most mo- derate terms, for Cash. Lexington, July 14, 1804.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING. I WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 1s. 6d. per pound. HUGH CRAWFORD. At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Cross streets, Lexington. September 13th, 1803. N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tie your cuts loose. H. C.
THE Grand Lodge of Ken- tucky, will con- vene, in the Lo- ge Room at Lexington, on the third Tues- day of September next at ten o'clock, A. M. The officers, members, and representatives from the respective Lodges under our jurisdiction, are requested to be punctual in their at- tendance, at that time and place. By order of the worshipful Grand Master, Danl. Bradford, Grand Sec- Lexington, Aug. 6, 1804.
FOR SALE. THE property whereon I now live, in Lexington, this property has been oc- cupied for a number of years as a tavern, it be- ing in a good part of the town for that busi- ness. I will take a small farm in part, and the balance in Cash or Negroes; for further par- ticulars apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. John Jones. Lexington, July 17, 1804. Call at the Green Tree! WHERE the subscriber continues to keep a house of Entertainment for those who please to call on him, and shall meet with lower charges than any in Lexington. J. J.
FOR SALE, FOR CASH NEGROES; 1000 Acres of first rate land, lying on the Kentucky river, and near where Capt. Danl. Weisiger now lives, and about 4 miles below Frank- fort, with 4 small Farms thereon— one on the river, with 45 acres of cleared ground, and peach orchard, and under good fence—the other 3 about 20 acres cleared on each, and under good fence—all with good log houses, and as good water as any in the state. I will sell a part, or all of the above mentioned land unusually low for Cash.—For further particu- lars enquire of the subscriber, James Roberts in Frankfort or Messrs. Par- ker & Gray, Lexington. THOS. Q. ROBERTS. Lexington, May 28, 1804.
Tract of Land, I AM authorised, by power of attor- ney, from Simon Gritz, of the city of Philadelphia, to sell one moiety of a Tract of Land, Containing two thousand acres, situate on the head waters of Fox run, a branch of Brahears creek; which land was con- veyed by William Murray, of Philadel- phia, to Joseph Simons, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and by him to the afore- said Simon Gritz. Any person incli- ning to purchase said lands, may know the terms (which will be moderate) by applying to me in Lexington. WILL. MORTON. Attorney in fact for S. Gritz. June 4, 1804.
I WILL sell my Tanyard IN this place—the price will be moderate, and the payments made easy to the purcha- ser, on being satisfactorily secured, and the interest punctually paid. WILL. MORTON. Lexington, 4th June, 1804. State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit Court, June term, 1804 Walter Carr, complainant, against Henry Garrett, Daniel Callihan, Richard Johnson and Henry A. Johnson, and others, defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE above named defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing that they are not inhabitants of this state; therefore, on motion of the com- plainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September court, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this or- der be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette according to law. A copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
WILLIAM CALLAND posted and left in the possession of Joseph Doniphan, one of the justices assigned to keep the peace, in and for the county of Mason the following stray horse, to-wit, his colour, a chestnut sorrel, appears to be about fourteen hands and one half hand high, about six years old, his hind feet white, marked with a small nick in the left ear, a small white ring appears round the same ear, no other artificial brand appears, has a small star in his forehead, his near lip is split. The owner will apply to the subscriber for said horse. Appraisal forty dollars. W. M. Joseph Doniphan. 9th May, 1804. Scott county, Kt. TAKEN up by Robt. Thomson, a Bay Horse, right hind foot white, branded on the off shoulder, but not legible, about 13 hands high, four years old—appraised to 20 ds. A copy. Teste, James W. Hawkins, D. C.
DOCT. WALTER BUELL, RESPECTFULLY informs the pub- lic that he has on hands, at his shop in the vicinity of Paris, near the George- town road, an assortment of MEDI- CINES, calculated for the season and diseases of this country.—He will prac- tice Phylic and Surgery, in all their various branches, at the shortest notice, and matters himself, that from his knowledge of the diseases of this country, and the attention that he is determined to pay to the business, that he will meet with the patronage of the public. Bourbon, August 9, 1704.
WILL start with the stage from Mr. Bradleys door every Monday au- thursday morning at day light, and run to the OLYMPIAN SPRINGS during the present season with ut fail—Passen- gers may engage places on each prece- ding evening at latest. Geo. Sowerbray. July 29th, 1804. Bourbon County Kt. TAKEN up by Samuel Rich, living on the waters of Coopers run, one ORREL HORSE, four year old, about fourteen hands high, with a small star in his forehead, no brand perceiv- able; appraised to 50 dollars. A copy. Teste. Wm. Garrard Jr. C. B. C. July 29th, 1804.
Land Office at Cincinnati, June 1st, 1804. IN pursuance of an act of Con- gress, passed the 26th March, 1804, entitled "An act making provision for the disposal of the Public Land, in the Indiana Territory, and for other purposes," all the land of the United States within this district except the reserved sections, will be offered at public sale in quarter sec- tions. The sales will commence on Monday the 3d day of September next, and be continued from day to day until the whole is offered for sale. The sections number eight, ele- ven, twenty-six and twenty-nine, ly- ing north of the land patented to John Claves Symmes, and south of Ludlow's line, running east and west through the fourth tier of sections, in the eighth range, between the Miami rivers (which have been heretofore considered reserved) will also be offered on the same terms. The land lying between the Mi- ami rivers, will be first offered, be- ginning with the fourth range. CHARES KILLGORE, Register of the Land Office JAMES FINDLAY, Receiver of Public Monies.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1804. Mary Owen Russell, late Mary Owen Todd, heirs at law of John Todd, dec. compl't against Jane Breckinridge, late Jane Floyd, John Stewart and Mourning his wife, late Mour- ning Floyd, George C. Floyd, and John Floyd, heirs and devisees of John Floyd, dec. defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendants John Stewart and Mour- ning his wife, 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 inha- bitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, by her counsel, it is or- dered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Ken- tucky Gazette according to law. copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
DIRECT TAX. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March last, entitled, "An act further to amend an act, enti- tled, "An act to lay and collect a direct tax, within the United States," the col- lectors of said tax are directed to trans- mit to the Supervisor, correct transcripts of lists of all lands or lots which they have sold for the non-payment of said tax—And it is further provided, that any person making payment to the Su- pervisor for the tax and interest upon any tract of land or lot to fold, should be permitted to redeem the same, pro- vided such payment or tender of pay- ment be made within the period prescribed by law—which in this state will ex- pire generally in January and February next—In pursuance of the provisions of the above recited act, public notice is hereby given, that I am in possession of all the collectors, lists of lands and lots, which have been sold for non-payment of the said tax, within this state, (save two which are expected daily) and that any person wishing to redeem lands or lots which have been sold, may do so by applying to the subscriber in Lexington. JAMES MORRISON, Supervisor. Lexington, July 16th, 1804.
A GREEABLE to a decree of the high court of Chancery of the state of Virginia, bearing date 26th Febru- ary, 1799, will be sold, on Wednes- day, the 5th September, to the highest bidder, for Cash, on the premises. TWO TRACTS OF LAND, Adjoining each other, in the county of Pendleton, containing between four and five thousand acres, belonging to Tho- mas Underwood, to satisfy a debt due to John Curd, Joseph Perkins, George Underwood and Francis Underwood. THE COMMISSIONERS. August 15th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given TO all who have any accounts a- gainst the estate of James Hi- ter, sen. dec. to come forward with their accounts attested according to law, which shall be immediately dis- charged, by Charles Hiter, Exor. Woodford county, Aug. 9, 1804.
Rags. Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton Rags, at Chas. H. Printing office, Lexington.

CITIZENS OF KENTUCKY,
REPUTATION hath at all times been considered the immediate jewel of mens' souls; without it man is but gilded clay.
What is it makes the sailor brave the sea, and the soldier expose his life to the toils and dangers of war? What induces the statesman to leave the comforts of domestic life, and engage in the tempestuous duties of legislation? What in fact is it makes man practice a virtuous instead of a vicious life? Why, nothing more than a desire of reputation. And this reputation is nothing more than the good opinion of mankind, resulting from a life made up of great and virtuous actions.
If therefore, a man hath so conducted himself, as justly to obtain this good opinion of his countrymen, what punishment is due to him who shall maliciously attempt (a) to take it away? Every honest man in the uprightness of his soul, would exclaim, "take my life, but do not despoil me of my honor; leave that untrampled, that my name may descend in joy to my posterity: leave it as a consolation to them to cheer their drooping spirits in the hour of adversity."
Is there nothing due to Mr. Breckinridge for his great patriotic services in this state before he was sent to congress? Is there no gratitude due to him for his exertions in the republican cause during the three sessions he has served in congress? Did he not take the lead in obtaining a repeal of the obnoxious judiciary law, the first session after his election; a law by which an host of judges were, at midnight brought into office, and whose principles were deemed hostile to liberty? Did he not at the next session, by his wisdom, avert the warlike measures of the federalists in the New-Orleans affair? When the cry of war! was heard from one end of the continent to the other, because a Spanish officer had shut up the port of New-Orleans, did he not by a timely introduction of resolutions in opposition to those of Mr. Ross, preserve peace in the land, until the glorious negotiation was effected, by which we have obtained, without shedding one drop of human blood, the great province of Louisiana? and after the purchase was made, did he not signalise himself in the great legislative duties necessary for adopting that province into the union, and of extending our laws over that country? and in fact hath he not upon every occasion, been a most formidable opponent to federal measures? And yet this very man is accused of having thrown aside all the honors he had thus deservedly obtained from the republicans; and by a low and perfidious intrigue, thrown himself upon a fallen party, not able to help themselves. He is accused of ambition; would he therefore act ambitiously by thus trampling under foot all the honors and popularity, he has gained among the republicans? (b) If he is aspiring to high offices, would he intrigue for them with the federal faction, whom he has always been combating? or would he not, rather continue in the career he hath so gloriously begun among the republicans?—Upon these questions let the candid pause!—Let them then give credit, if any is due, to the ungrateful charges of some of his countrymen.
For my own part I feel the sacredness of character, in others, because I regard my own. It was my intention, after the writers against Mr. Breckinridge had finished, to have gone into an examination of all that had been laid, to discover how much proof had been produced, and whether there was a sufficiency upon which to found an opinion. But as this task hath already been undertaken by three others, perhaps much abler than myself, I shall be content with only offering a few general remarks, and furnishing the following certificates of several gentlemen of respectability and candor, that additional arguments may be had to combat the charges. (c) & I do not do this because I am "determined to support him right or wrong."
I DO hereby certify, that a conversation took place between Mr. Stevenson and myself, previous to the publication of the True Republican, which was in substance (as well as my memory serves me) as follows.
Sometime during the last Fayette circuit (I think the 2d week) Mr. Stevenson came to me, & said that he had observed my name among the list of candidates for electors. That it was
generally understood in his neighborhood, that no person would be voted for as an elector, who would not previously declare for whom they would vote as president and vice-president; I observed that a public avowal as to the vice-president at that time, in my opinion was improper, as the proposed amendment to the federal constitution was not adopted, and in case it should not be, the opponents of Mr. Jefferson would take advantage of such an avowal. He then observed a piece would shortly be published in the papers, which would require the candidates to give a public declaration in favor of Mr. Jefferson as president and Mr. Breckinridge as vice-president, and that in his neighborhood no one would be voted for but such as would pledge themselves to that effect. I was much surprised at this information, and after repeating what I had before said as to its impropriety, I added that it would injure Mr. Breckinridge very much, and prove very prejudicial to the republican interest which I would be very sorry to see, and I was confident Mr. Breckinridge would disapprove of it himself. He (Stevenson) then said he would show me the piece if I was not engaged; I told him I was in a hurry, but he took out the piece, and said it would not detain me long. We retired a few steps in the corner of the court-house, where he read it—It was the piece published the "True Republican," at least in all its material points. I was astonished at its contents, and told him it contained dangerous sentiments, and would evidently, if published, have the contrary effect, to what he seemed to wish, particularly in the charges against Virginia and New-York, and Mr. Clinton on general principles, and very injurious to Mr. Breckinridge as an individual. For I had never, either directly or indirectly heard, (that I can recollect) any mention of Mr. Breckinridge as vice-president, since the meeting and determination of the republicans, recommending Mr. Jefferson as president, and Mr. Clinton as vice-president. Stevenson then made some animadversions on Mr. Clinton. In which I did not agree with him, and said I wanted proof before I would censure so severely. He referred to a charge in a publication signed "Aristides," in defence of Mr. Burr. I then said Mr. Breckinridge had a different opinion of this charge from what he (Stevenson) had, and I mentioned an observation of Mr. Breckinridge's when speaking sometime before, on the subject of the charge against Mr. Clinton by Aristides, which was, that "he (Mr. B.) was surprised they could not even let that good man alone, but must be giving him a stroke in their abuse." I mentioned this to show Stevenson that in my opinion, Mr. Breckinridge could not view Mr. Clinton in the same light he did. I then told him I did not wish to see the piece published, and that I should see Mr. Breckinridge in a few days, intimating that I would speak to him. Stevenson replied that Mr. Breckinridge knew nothing about it. I answered that I hoped he did not, for I was sure he would disapprove of it. As I had never in the free and intimate conversations I had had with him, ever heard the most distant hint or wish, to be named or considered a candidate for vice-president; but he did declare that unanimity ought to be observed amongst the republicans, when speaking of Mr. Clinton.
Afterwards, on Monday, 25th of June, I was in Lexington, and enquired of Mr. J. Bradford, if such a piece had been handed in—after a short pause, and my telling him I had seen such an one, and my opinion of it, he told me the course it had taken, and seemed to agree with me of its ill consequences. I expressed a wish that Mr. Breckinridge should be apprised of it: and I did think I would mention it to him, and after some remarks on both sides as to the general injury it would do the state, as well as the particular one to Mr. Breckinridge, that might grow out of it, Mr. Bradford said he had been induced to let Mr. Breckinridge know of the piece intended for publication, and by whom it was handed in. I went home that evening with Mr. Breckinridge, in company with Mr. Smith and Bledsoe, and returned with them the next day; but I did not mention the subject to him (nor to him to me) in consequence of Mr. Bradford's having told me he had written to him on the subject; and my having no doubts that he would take steps to suppress or disavow it, on its first appearance. I was not in company with Mr. Breckinridge again, until I met with him in Frankfort, on the evening of the 4th of July, and the next morning he told me he had for the first time seen the anonymous piece, signed the "True Republican," and some other inflammatory pieces, in Hunter's printing office. He disavowed any knowledge of them, and showed me a letter addressed to D. Bradford, which I believe to be the one since published, and asked me if I thought it full and explicit enough. I thought it was. He said if it was not, he would add any thing more that his friends should deem necessary, for he had personal enemies who would readily take advantage of him. This is the only conversation I had with him on the subject.
H. TAYLOR. 9th Aug. 1804. TO THE EDITOR OF THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE. Sir, Seeing a number of publications in your paper which, perhaps, may tend to the injury of Mr. Breckinridge's character, and as I profess myself a friend to truth, it would be criminal in me not to lay before the public facts, which are within my own knowledge relative thereto. Sometime after Mr. Breckinridge's departure from Kentucky, to the last congress, I saw a publication in some of the public prints (I believe in yours) suggesting something relative to Mr. Breckinridge's being a candidate for the next vice-presidency; in consequence of which, sometime after, in the course of the session, I requested Mr. Breckinridge to give me the earliest intelligence on that subject (if any such thing was contemplated) Mr. Breckinridge wrote me for answer, that a conference had been held on the subject, by the republicans in congress; that Mr. Clinton was nominated to that office by a large majority. Previous to his arrival in Kentucky, it had been suggested to me by a gentleman from New-York, that the nomination of Mr. Clinton, was not a judicious choice, in consequence of his age and other debilities. On my first interview with Mr. Breckinridge, after his arrival in Kentucky, I made the enquiry relative to Mr. Clinton. Mr. Breckinridge assured me, that he believed my information not correct. He observed to me, that from good information, he was induced to believe him competent, as to age; and with regard to his being so very deaf, as had been observed to me, he could not be a judge, as he never saw Mr. Clinton but did not believe it was a fact—but observed to me at the same time, that a strict adherence to the nomination made by the republican part of congress, ought to be attended to, and that good policy would prevent attempts of any other kind. Given under my hand, this 6th day of August, 1804.
WALTER CARR.
me he had for the first time seen the anonymous piece, signed the "True Republican," and some other inflammatory pieces, in Hunter's printing office. He disavowed any knowledge of them, and showed me a letter addressed to D. Bradford, which I believe to be the one since published, and asked me if I thought it full and explicit enough. I thought it was. He said if it was not, he would add any thing more that his friends should deem necessary, for he had personal enemies who would readily take advantage of him. This is the only conversation I had with him on the subject.
H. TAYLOR.
9th Aug. 1804.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
Sir,
Seeing a number of publications in your paper which, perhaps, may tend to the injury of Mr. Breckinridge's character, and as I profess myself a friend to truth, it would be criminal in me not to lay before the public facts, which are within my own knowledge relative thereto.
Sometime after Mr. Breckinridge's departure from Kentucky, to the last congress, I saw a publication in some of the public prints (I believe in yours) suggesting something relative to Mr. Breckinridge's being a candidate for the next vice-presidency; in consequence of which, sometime after, in the course of the session, I requested Mr. Breckinridge to give me the earliest intelligence on that subject (if any such thing was contemplated) Mr. Breckinridge wrote me for answer, that a conference had been held on the subject, by the republicans in congress; that Mr. Clinton was nominated to that office by a large majority.
Previous to his arrival in Kentucky, it had been suggested to me by a gentleman from New-York, that the nomination of Mr. Clinton, was not a judicious choice, in consequence of his age and other debilities.
On my first interview with Mr. Breckinridge, after his arrival in Kentucky, I made the enquiry relative to Mr. Clinton. Mr. Breckinridge assured me, that he believed my information not correct. He observed to me, that from good information, he was induced to believe him competent, as to age; and with regard to his being so very deaf, as had been observed to me, he could not be a judge, as he never saw Mr. Clinton but did not believe it was a fact—but observed to me at the same time, that a strict adherence to the nomination made by the republican part of congress, ought to be attended to, and that good policy would prevent attempts of any other kind. Given under my hand, this 6th day of August, 1804.
WALTER CARR.
I do hereby certify that some time before the piece appeared in the paper under the signature of the "True Republican," it was shown to me in manuscript, in confidence by the author, whose name I am not at liberty to mention, as I have never had any conversation with him since.
I much doubted the propriety of the principles contained in the piece which led me to enquire of the author if Mr. Breckinridge was acquainted with it; and if he had ever had any conversation with him on the subject: He told me he never had; that delicacy forbid him to mention it to Mr. Breckinridge, and that he never had had one word of conversation on the subject with him.
He then stated, that he had a pamphlet in his possession, in which George Clinton, was charged with speaking in the highest degree disrespectful of Mr. Jefferson,—that Clinton was a great enemy to his election when he was chosen President, and never contradicted it—He promised me the perusal of the pamphlet. He also said, that perhaps, a son of Clintons, about the time of Mr. Jeffersons election, had been very active in attempting to defame him; and he supposed his father was at the bottom of it. I think he told me these things could be proven.
I acknowledge that those charges against Clinton did appear to me to be so well authenticated, that I could scarcely doubt the truth of them; (d) and was astonished that the Republican members in Congress should have recommended as Vice-President, so great an enemy to Mr. Jefferson; as I supposed the improper choice of Mr. Burr would have been a sufficient warning to them.
In a few days after this, I happened in company with Mr. Breckinridge, and knowing that he had not long since been at Washington, where it was probable every thing of this kind was talked of, I supposed he must have heard of these charges against Clinton, and could inform me whether they were true or not. I stated to Mr. Breckinridge, that from some information I had lately received I suspected the Republican party would be divided in their choice of
Vice-President. Mr. Breckinridge in answer said he thought not; spoke of the impolicy of such a measure, and highly condemned every idea of such a kind. I then told him, I had heard Clinton was a great enemy to the election of Mr. Jefferson; that he had spoken very disrespectfully of him; and that Mr. Clinton in a publication was charged with these things, and had never contradicted them. I wished by this conversation to discover from Mr. Breckinridge whether he knew any thing of the piece I had seen in manuscript, and what he thought of the principles contained in it. (c) But to my surprise his conduct and conversation was such, that I satisfied me he was a stranger to the whole affair; and so far from entertaining a belief of the facts against Clinton he spoke very highly of his merits and talents, and stated to me as a proof of his respectability that he was appointed Governor of the state in which he lived, but he declined accepting the office. And said he was much respected and very popular. He further said, that altho it might be said he was unfriendly to the election of Mr. Jefferson yet it might not be true. (f) Upon this I declined the conversation; I did not inform him, that I had seen the piece intended for publication, neither did I inform him from what source I received my information respecting Mr. Clinton, not being at liberty to do so. This conversation passed sometime previous to the publication of the "True Republican." This statement contains as near the substance of the conversation as I am now able to recollect, as I have never seen him since.
H. HARRISON.
Lexington, July 23d, 1804.
In some short time after Mr. John Breckinridge returned from Congress, I met with him at Georgetown, Scott court. After some conversation between us, I told him I expected he would have been nominated for the Vice-Presidency. His answer was that a large majority of Congress was in favour of Mr. Clinton; and that Mr. Clinton was a true Republican, had been a good officer in the time of our struggle for Independence, and that he had not the smallest inclination to interfere in the election; but wished his friends to vote for Mr. Clinton. Given under my hand this 13th day of August, 1804.
RICHD. GAINES,
Scott county.
Attest,
David Thomson,
Thomas Watts.
I do hereby certify, that sometime in June last (perhaps the second day of the June term) I called at the house of Mr. Breckinridge, on some private business, and after some conversation, I asked Mr. Breckinridge, whether we were to consider him as a candidate for the vice-presidency of the U. States, his answer was in the negative—I told him it was generally understood he was to be polled for, that I had heard candidates for the office of electors say, they would vote for him, in the event of their success of the election. Mr. Breckinridge, declared his name should not, or must not, be brought forward. I asked him for his reasons, he answered that a large and respectable meeting of the members of congress, had declared in favor of Gen. Clinton, he being run for that office, and hoped he would not lose a vote on his account.
I told him I knew no reason why congress should have the right of declaring to the people who they should have to rule over them; and I thought their conduct in that instance improper. Mr. Breckinridge agreed to the propriety and necessity of the measure, and also the wisdom of their choice, declaring, that in his opinion, Gen. Clinton was a true republican, and very deserving the people's confidence.
There were others present at the time of this conversation; one of whom has since spoken to me on the subject. If any evidence of this nature should be thought necessary to prove the innocence of Mr. Breckinridge on the score of intrigue, it may be had.
I will not pretend to say that the foregoing statement is verbatim, but am willing to make oath that it contains the truth in substance.
And if any apology is thought necessary, for my not sooner stating to the public this instance of Mr. B's disavowal to a poll for the office of vice-presidency, I will give for answer, that within the circle of my acquaintances, it appeared entirely unnecessary, after the receipt of Mr. B's defence, and a faithful view of the accusation; but heard a number of certificates thought necessary by some of our respectable friends; I think it justice due to Mr. B. and our common country, for me and every other person, possessing any information on the subject, to submit it.
WM. VAWTER.
Woodford, August 18th, 1804.
I do consider the charges as resting on no other foundation than the conjectural surmises of suspicious
hands. A few suppositious circumstances are connected together by conclusions drawn from false premises, and thus, at first glance, they exhibit a glimmering of consistency. But never were charges supported by more flimsy evidence, nor authors more vulnerable than those against Mr. Breckinridge.
But the charges are exhibited and he is called on to disprove them. This is not only unusual but unfair; it is requiring of him to prove a negative (g)—a thing utterly impossible to be proven. It is the same thing, as if your neighbor was to accuse you of having stolen his horse, and then, to demand of you to prove you did not steal him. How would you prove you did not steal him? You could not do it otherwise, than by proving the existence of some other fact, inconsistent with that one, by which you would infer the fallacy of the charge. Thus it is out of the power of Mr. Breckinridge, to disprove, in a direct manner, the truth of the charges. How is he to prove that he did not intrigue? how prove that he did not know the True Republican was written and intended for publication? how prove that his hopes were not fallen, at Washington last winter, or even that he never had hopes?—I will make the only answer to these questions that can be made. I will say that he cannot prove these things did not exist, any otherwise than by proving facts inconsistent with them. This is only to be done by showing that his conduct, and conversations amongst his friends, manifested no such designs; and this is very amply done by those few who have given their certificates on the occasion. But all this is out of the usual course of proceeding in similar cases. Every man is supposed to have acted uprightly, until by his conduct he hath given proof to the contrary. (b) But even then, upon his trial, proof conclusive, is always required of his guilt, before he is called upon to adduce his explanatory evidence. Prove me guilty, is the doctrine of reason. I am innocent. But you have accused me. Now if your accusations are just, there is proof to be had of their truth, and that proof ought to be produced, before you require of me to vindicate my innocence.
But he is also charged with waiting to feel the beating of the public pulse, upon the principles contained in the "True Republican," before he would venture to disavow his being a candidate.—This charge can only be supported in one of two ways, or by both of them, viz. By his own declarations that he did wait; (i) or by the lapse of time between the publication of the True Republican, and the date of his letter disavowing any pretensions to the office, being sufficient to ascertain what the public sentiment was, on the piece.
As to the first, there is not one word of proof—and as to the second, what length of time did elapse? was it sufficient to enable him to know the public sentiment? The "True Republican" appeared in the Gazetteer of the 29th of June, and Mr. Breckinridge's letter to the printers of Frankfort and Lexington, is dated the 5th of July. This is the whole proof in support of this charge. The statement of these facts is, of itself, a refutation of the charge; and argument seem lost, for ground to rest upon. But wonderful sagacity, little short of O' n' presence! In five days after the piece first appeared, the public opinion was so fully ascertained, that on the 6th day, he found it necessary to disavow his being a candidate! Can the most credulous believe it? did the authors themselves believe it? (k)
But if it was his design to found the public on the occasion, was it not all-important to wait the opinion of the other states, (l) as well as to obtain that of Kentucky? But the opinion of the people of Kentucky could not be ascertained in five days, not even if runners had been sent into every part of the state with the Gazetteer. Much less, therefore, could the sentiments of the other states have been known in that time. When the least possible time for the conveyance of the papers to the Eastern states, and the return of papers from thence, by the ordinary mode of conveyance (the post) would be from 6 to 8 weeks. And this was the more necessary as Mr. D. Bradford in his no less ingenious than mysterious table of states, declares that those states were to support his election if the plan succeeded.
If it is necessary to know what Mr. Breckinridge was about these five days, I will give a statement of some facts within my own knowledge. I was at his house nearly all day the 1st of July. He appeared not very well, and told me he had

been indisposed for several days and was afraid he should not be able to attend the Federal court the next day. I was there again on the 3rd and 4th of July, I found him still at home, he complained of ill health, but after breakfast the 4th of July he set out for Frankfort. He inquired me what the news was, and said he had not seen the late papers. I told him of the state of New Hampshire being republicanized; at hearing which he expressed much satisfaction, and talked of the state of parties in the New-England states & on general politics. But I did not mention to him, that such a piece as the "True Republican" had appeared, because I supposed he would see it soon enough to satisfy the public that he was not a candidate; and because I did not like to recal to his recollection the circumstance of his being lost in the caucus at Washington, (m) and I expressed myself to some of my friends, about that time.
I have been frequently in his company, and the most unreserved conversations have passed on the state of parties. I have always found him uniform, in supporting in the warmest terms, the republican cause; nor do I believe there is a man to be found, with whom Mr. Breckinridge has conversed, who will say he ever heard him express an anti-republican sentiment.
He has urged in the strongest terms the necessity of supporting the union, and that we ought not by any means to think of separating the republican interest. He so expressed himself before the "True Republican" was published as well when we were alone as when in company. I remember particularly that he did so in George- town, soon after his return to Ken- tucky, in a company at Robert Hun- ter's. (n)
I have mentioned that I was at Mr. Breckinridge's house the 1st of July. It will be remembered that Tho: Stevenson certifies, that on that day he delivered Mr. Magruder's letter. I believe he did so, not only because he has so certified, but because I saw him hand Mr. Breckinridge a large letter, super- scribed in the hand writing of Mr. Magruder, (as I then thought,) for I cast my eye upon it as Mr. Breckinridge held it some time in his hand, before he left us, & then walked into his room. I afterwards saw Mr. Magruder's let- ter, and I recognized it for the same. I saw Stevenson deliver. Indeed I have no manner of doubt of it, as Mr. Magruder's hand writing is very peculiar, and easily known by those who are acquainted with, and from the size and appearance of the let- ter. (o)
I have said thus much, not so much thro' friendship to Mr. Breckinridge, as from a wish to do him justice. (p) I contrast this reasoning with the doubt of those who may not have had info much in their power to know the true state of the affair, as some others who have had many opportunities from conversations with him.
F. L. TURNER. Aug. 10th, 1804.
NOTES BY THE EDITOR.
(a) Mr. B. with the assistance and approbation of Wm. Stevenson, F. L. Turner, and one or two others, (who may, perhaps, be necessarily noticed hereafter) wrote his defence, published July 17, in which he says, "perhaps I may find it necessary hereafter, to examine into, and ex- pose to public view, what I conceive to be the true causes of this misfor- tunate attack." Wm. Stevenson in his remarks on my conduct, published in the Independent Gazetteer the 3rd inst says "his unprincipled, wanton and officious conduct will, I trust, meet the condemnation of the pub- lic, and be a sufficient clue to lead the enquirer into the true motive of leaving his neutral position." If it is important to the exculpation of Mr. B. to make it appear that the "true causes" or "true motives" of the "misfortu- nate attack" or "misfor- tunate attempt" &c. are not publicly known, why are these causes and mo- tives not published?
(b) Mr. Breckinridge did not know what fate the "True Repub- lican" would meet with until it had gone to the public; otherwise he would have taken some pains to have it suppressed. From the effect it had on some of those to whom it was shown, there was reason to believe it would be favourably received.
(c) Nobody ever thought Mr. B. so weak as to communicate his am- bitious views and intentions to such gentlemen as Mr. Harrison, Mr. Carr, and Mr. Taylor. These are
CH. BRADFORD.
gentlemen of the first respectability, and whose republicanism and firm- ness are generally known, and speci- ally known to Mr. B. No wonder he should be on his guard whilst con- versing with such men on political subjects. But Mr. B. knew his men, he knew over whom he had complete control, and these he selected to make his experiments.
(d) See note (b)
(e) Then it seems Mr. Harrison believed Mr. Breckinridge knew something of the "True Repub- lican," although capt. Stevenson in- formed him he did not. Will not Mr. H. be charged with malice and ingratitude for believing Mr. B. con- cerned in the piece, merely because capt. Stevenson had it in his posses- sion, and although he declared he had never mentioned it to Mr. B?
If not, on what principle can I be so charged? The piece was deliver- ed to me as coming from capt. Ste- venson—he informed me he was the author—and did tell me that he was authorised to say, Mr. Breckinridge would withdraw all pretensions un- less the constitution should be am- ended. I knew that Mr. B. received notice that the piece was in the of- fice of the Independent Gazetteer for publication, several days before it appeared—I knew that he recei- ved this notice in Lexington, and that he did not take any measures to prevent its publication, nor did he publicly disavow the sentiments contained in it, until the public o- pinion was strongly expressed, both at Lexington and Frankfort, on the 14th of July—I knew of his having told a candidate for the office of elector, that it was of no importance who filled the petty office of vice-pres- ident. I say, if the conversation which Mr. Harrison had with capt. Stevenson, was sufficient to make him so strongly suspect Mr. B. as to be surprised to find from his con- versation, that "he was a stranger to the whole affair;" would not a knowledge of the above circumstan- ces tend more strongly to convince me of his guilt? I did, and do yet most firmly believe it.
(f) "Yet it might not be true." Are not these expressions evidently intended to express Mr. Harrison with a belief that it was true? Did not Mr. B. know from common re- port, whether Mr. Clinton had been inimical to the election of Mr. Jef- ferson?
(g) I never have required that Mr. Breckinridge should prove a ne- gative, and I call on Mr. Turner to show that I have done so (perhaps he may say this is calling on him to prove a negative.) I have said, that if certain facts were denied by Mr. Breckinridge, I would prove them. They have not been denied, of course the public will believe them true.
(h) The public are requested to contrast this reasoning with the doubt of those who may not have had info much in their power to know the true state of the affair, as some others who have had many opportunities from conversations with him.
(i) Mr. B. Mr. T. Stevenson, and Mr. Turner, all certify that Mr. Magruder's letter was delivered on the evening of the 1st July. That letter gave Mr. B. full and complete information of the cast and import of the piece, (if it did not Mr. B. will have it published. If it is lost or mislaid, I, on application, will procure him a copy) and Mr. Stevens- on then informed him it had appear- ed in the new-paper. The answer to Magruder's letter was written 2nd July, in which Mr. B. informs him "that should his friends deem it ne- cessary, he would not hesitate to make a public declaration of his un- willingness for his name to be made use of." This declaration of Mr. B. after being fully informed of the cast and import of the piece, proves incontestibly his determination, not to avow "his unwillingness for his name to be made use of" unless the expression of the public opinion made it absolutely necessary, and ac- counts for his paying no attention to the information given him by my fa- ther. The following paragraph, co- pied from The Virginia Argus of August 1st, not only shows that the writer believes the author of the "True Republican" to be a member of congress, but that he long since knew the plan was laid.
From the North Carolina Messenger.
ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT. We were some time ago informed that the nomination of Mr. Clinton to the office of Vice-President of the United States would find opposition from a party in the Western country. Indeed some violent spirits in that country have lately shown a strong disposition to assist the views of those disorganizers in the Eastern States who have dared to talk
of dividing the Union. They have all the same end in view, though they ex- press themselves in different language, and assume different appearances. Per- sonal ambition is their governing mo- tive, and personal emolument is their object. In the Eastern States the fans of division are clamorous for any other character than the person to be support- ed by the Republican interest, and in the Western country, nothing will do but a Western citizen, to fill the second position in the Federal Government. A writer (apparently a member of Con- gress) has commenced the campaign of opposition on that side of the mountains. In a long address, recommending the choice of Mr. Breckinridge as Vice- President. With more violence than found reasoning, he enveighs against the motives of the Gentlemen of both houses of Congress who nominated Govern- or Clinton, and concludes with the fol- lowing paragraphs:
Here follows the four last para- graphs of the "True Republican."
(k) Does Mr. Turner mean the authors of the "True Republican" or does he mean the editor of the Kentucky Gazette? If the latter, I answer in the affirmative, and to every man who is not "determined to support Mr. B. right or wrong." Recollected that some very severe re- marks were published in the Guardian of Freedom, in Frankfort, on the 30th June—that the Federal court met there on the 2d July, where the grand jury-men, suitors, and witnes- ses attended from every part of the state—recollected that the "True Re- publican" was the subject of their conversation until the evening of the 4th, when those toasts were given which the editor of the Palladium thought it unnecessary to publish, after receiving Mr. B's written disa- vowal of a wish to be considered a candidate for the vice-presidency, and that in all those conversations as well as in the toasts, public in- dignation was never more perspicu- ous—recollected also, that public in- dignation was as perspicuous in Lex- ington, from the morning of the 24th June (when the piece was first published) until the 4th of July, when that indignation was formally avowed by the toasts given at a pub- lic dinner; and then judge whether Mr. B. had not time and opportunity "sufficient to enable him to know the public sentiment," without the aid of a "sagacity little short of Omnipresence." Can there be a bet- ter evidence of Mr. B's knowledge of the public sentiment, than his in- forming Mr. Taylor, that if his note to me was not thought "full and ex- plicit enough he would add any thing more that his friends should deem ne- cessary"? Is it not in fact, evi- dence that he had doubts that he had delayed too long?
Mr. Turner says he has seen Mr. Magruder's letter to Mr. B. I have also seen a copy; and Mr. Turner will no doubt agree with me, that by means of that letter, Mr. B. did pos- sess as complete information of the cast and import of the "True Re- publican," as if he had read the piece himself. How then will Mr. Turner account, why Mr. B. never mentioned that piece, in the free and unreserved conversations he had with him on the 3d and 4th days of July, when the state of parties and general politics were the subjects? Or why did he not mention it to Mr. Taylor on the 4th, or to some person before the 5th?
(l) Without the state of Kentuc- ky was in favor of Mr. Breckinridge, he could not calculate on his election as vice president, even admitting the "no less ingenious than mischievous table of states," to be correct; there- fore finding his hopes blasted here, his only chance of success was, to save his reputation among the re- publicans, and wait with patience another four years.
(m) Then Mr. Turner, has in- thos: "most unreserved conver- sations" with Mr. B. discovered his tender part? He has discovered the subject which "harrows up his soul"—and this is "his being lost in the caucus at Washington!" But O un- fortunate, mistaken man!—rather than a "call to his recollection" that "circumstance" which daily fills his mind—rather than that disappoint- ment which has gnawed him uncea- singly since the nomination of Mr. Clinton, should for a moment come to his recollection, Mr. T. has suffered his friend to remain ignorant of the weapons which were placed in the hands of "some of his ungrate- ful countrymen."
(n) What says "Slam" relative to this conversation? What did Mr. Turner say immediately after his return from Georgetown? Did he not say that a division in the repub- licans had taken place? Did he not say that the schism between the West- ern and Eastern republicans was greater than between the republi- cans and federalists? And did he not
give Mr. Breckinridge as the author of this information? And this ap- pears to be the only time, that Mr. T. seems to "remember particularly." (o) Is it not strange, that Mr. Turner should have had the "most unreserved conversations" with Mr. B.—should have been present when he received the letter from Mr. Ma- gruder on the 1st July—should have been at his house the 3d and 4th— and yet that the subject of the "True Republican," never should have been mentioned? Unless Mr. B. being concerned in it, designedly avoided such conversation, least he might be suspected. The profound silence ob- served by Mr. B. towards Mr. Tay- lor, until after the 4th July; also the solicitude he expressed that his note should be sufficiently explicit—his willingness to add any thing his friends should deem necessary—and his fear of personal enemies—all go to produce conviction that some- thing was not right.
(p) I would now ask Mr. Turner, whether it was "through friendship," or "from a wish to do justice," that he advised capt. Stevenson, to pub- lish his scurrilous piece (which may be seen in the Independent Gazet- teer of the 3d inst.) a piece, which should, from its language, disgrace the writer, promoter, and almost the publisher. I would also ask him whether it was "through friendship," or "from a wish to do justice," that he advised the captain to make a personal attack—to cudge! me? that he gave as a reason for it, that Ste- venson was a military man; and of course it would be expected?—I say, was it "through friendship," or "from a wish to do justice."
DAN. BRADFORD.
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UN away from the subscriber, liv- ing in Versailles K. on the night of the 11th inst. A Negro Woman named Julah, about thirty years of age; she is of a common size, very black, is very wide across the cheek bone, and rather of a lean and bony form, has large eyes, and shews considerable of the white when spoken to, is remarkable artful and will form a very plausible tale, if about to be apprehended. She has with her a variety of clothing, amongst which is a blue striped cotton habit, a gray coat- ing cloak very long, and has a cap to it, several linen under coats, some chil- drens clothing, several blankets, and o- ther things not recollected. It is pro- bable she has a pass, stating that she is free, or for her to pass to some particu- lar place. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said wench to me in Versailles, if taken out of this state and all reasonable charges or ten dollars if taken in this state, and all reasonable charges for bringing her home.
Thos. Eastland. August 17th, 1804.
LOST
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STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Montgomery circuit, July term 1804. Christian Keener, complainant, Against John Hawkins, Ezekiel Hayden, John Dupuy, Henry Payne, Henry Young, John Fowler, James Gray and Basil Holmes, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Basil Holmes, Henry Young, James Gray & John Dupuy, not having entered their appearance herein agree- able to law and the rules of this Court, and appearing to the fact of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this common- wealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said de- fendants do appear here on the third day of our next October term and answer the complain- ants bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the public papers of this state for eight weeks successively.
A Copy. M. Harris n. C. M. C.
TAKE NOTICE.
HAT I shall meet the commi- ssioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, on the seventh day of September next, at ten o'clock in the morning, at the deadened timber called for in the following description, to perpend the testimony of witnesses respecting the calls of said entry: "May the eleventh 178, David Glass enters 50 acres, upon a treasury warrant, on the east side of the Rocky ford fork, a branch of Stoner's fork of Licking, beginning half a mile below a Lick on the same side of the creek at some deadened timber, and to run up on each side of the creek for quantity, and on the east side thereof."
David Glass. August 20th, 1804.
LEXINGTON, AUGUST 21.
To Correspondents, "Artifices" shall appear next week.
LONDON, June 9. Mr. Livingston's visit to this country continues to be the subject of much speculation. It is now ge- nerally understood to be of a po- litical nature, and that the late visit to Mr. Fox and Mr. Grey to Mr. Pitt, related to it, and not to the business which public rumour has hitherto al- leged as the cause.
June 11. The following interesting articles ap- pears in an Italian new paper, dated Rome, May 5; requesting of the first consul, a French emigrant, count Ver- gennes, was arrested and in prison in the cause St. Ang-la, but who ap- pealed to the privilege which he had acquir- ed of a citizen of Russia. On this sub- ject several couriers were exchanged with the Russian court. In the mean time the French government has ex- pressly demanded that the said emigrant should be given up to them, and the Pope was resolved on compliance. On the other hand the Russian minister, count Samini has left Rome, with all his family and his secretary of embassy, af- ter having previously delivered a decla- ration that, from that moment all com- munication ceased between him and his holiness. It is said the count has gone for Tuscany. So enraged are the Rus- sians at this conduct, that many indi- viduals of that nation have left Rome in disgust.
It is mentioned in a letter from Vien- na, dated the 16th ult. that the em- peror of Germany had consented to ac- knowledge Bonaparte as his equal in dig- nity; and that it is further stated, that prince Esterhazy, would be appointed to proceed to Paris as ambassador extraor- dinary, for the purpose of congratulat- ing the new emperor.
Private Correspondence.
June 13. "There is this day a very confident expectation that peace will be speedily restored. Mr. Pitt on being informed of Bonaparte's pacific disposition, expres- sed his readiness to attend to any over- tures made through a direct and proper channel. As Mr. Livingston is known to have had instructions to found our go- vernment, on a point which must be so interesting to the new empire, it is con- sidered that direct overtures will immedia- tely be made; and peace is looked for in consequence, even tho' there should be a change in the administration."
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Bottom Land, ON the Ohio River, nine miles below Carmelstone, and the same distance from Washington, in Mason county. It con- tains about three hundred acres. I will take young draft horses in part payment. The lands and title are both good. I will rent for one, or for a term of years, the house I now live in, with my interest in the ferry at this place.
For public business, or as a house of private entertainment, few situations are equal. My whole lease, for a moiety of this place, may be had upon easy terms. Who rents the house must have a partic- ular recommendation, that they will not receive turbulent or disorderly per- sons, but keep a genteel good house.
Val. Peers. Lower Blue Licks, } July 8th, 1804. } 3w*
THE New-Market JOCKY CLUB
PURSE to be run for over Maj. Geo. Blackburn's ground on the last Wednesday in September, 4 miles the heat the first day, 5 miles the heat the second day, 2 miles the heat the third day, free for any horse mare or gelding raised in the state of Kentucky. The Club are desired to meet the day previous to the first day's race.
By order of the Club. Geo. Holloway
IN pursuance of a decree of the
Fayette circuit court, at their June term 1804, we will proceed to sell, on Saturday the 8th day of Sep- tember next, ensuing, at the court- house in Georgetown, Scott coun- ty, TWO LOTS, or parts of LOTS, in Georgetown. The one being the Lot on which George Brown lately lived, to include the buildings and Lot he purchased of Oliver Craig, adjoining to James Lemon—the o- ther to include his Stable, adjoining to the Lot on Main-street, belong- ing to the heirs of Saml. Grant dec. with all and every of their appurte- nances. Said property will be sold for ready money, by John Payne, } Carey L. Clarke, } Comrs. or } Elijah Craig, } any two of } Abm. B. Ford, & } them. } William Henry, } August, 9th 1804.

To soar aloft on Fancy's wing.
THE COTTAGE.
AT the door of my straw-cover'd cot, The rose and the jasmine blend! Each tree that o'er shadows the spot Is dear to my heart as a friend.
Its course, from the first noble donor, From father to son can we trace; For ages the seat of fair honour, Content, independence, and peace.
The traveller, at fast falling night The smoke of its chimney surveys, And journeys with bolom more light, Secure of refreshment and ease.
For Fortune permits to extend, Though she gives not superfluous store, A jug and a crust to a friend, A morsel to gladden the poor.
"Trifles, light as air"
A countryman, not long since, (being unaccustomed to the prevailing fashions of the times) in walking the street, hap- pened to mislike the tail of a lady's gown for a pocket-handkerchief. A tail- or passing him at the same time, with a ratan under his arm and a quid in his mouth, exclaimed—"D—n your eyes, you thief, put that down; the owner of it has just turned the corner yonder, towing it after her."—The fellow turned short on his heel and walked off, de- termined never to pick up any thing in the street again unless there was a label on it to inform him what he had hold of.
THE subscriber will sell 200 or 250 acres of first rate LAND, part of the tract whereon he resides, on the South Fork of Elkhorn creek, in Woodford county; about 40 acres of which is cleared, and the rest is well timbered. It lies beautifully, has on it several valuable cabins and three never failing springs, one of the springs has sufficient fall for a distillery, and affords an ample sup- ply of water for that purpose during the dryest seasons, and at it there is a full house in good repair. Imme- diate payment of about half the price must be made; but for the ba- lance reasonable credits may be had. For further information apply to CALEB WALLACE.
20 dollars reward.
IF WILLIAM GEORGE BRAY be still li- ving, and will apply to Dr. John Crawford, Baltimore, or William Morton esq. Lex- ington, Kentucky, he will hear of a considerable property which devolved to him, on the death of his mother, under her will. The said Wm. G. Bray, came to Baltimore from Kentucky, in September, 1789, in consequence of an ad- vertisement, and received some money from his mother by the hands of Mr. Richard Yates, then merchant, Annapolis. He at that time followed the trade of a Currier, to which he had been bred in London. Should the above Wm. G. Bray be dead, any person who can procure an authentic certificate of the same, or if he married, of his marriage, or of his wife, or of his children, if any are living, or will give an account of his or their deaths, and when he or they died shall be paid all reasonable expenses, and the further reward of Twenty Dollars, by applying to either of the above mentioned gentlemen. 6w May 28th 1804.
Indiana territory of the United States. Wayne county to wit:—
IN the common pleas of the term of June in the year of our Lord 1804, Hugh Jamelson and William Shepherd surviving partners of the late firm of George Leith, Hugh Jamelson, George Shepherd, & William Shepherd, late merchants in company, at Montreal, in the province of Lower Canada, to wit, at Detroit in said county of Wayne, under the firm of Leith, Jamelson and Co. against Elias Wallen, esq. late of De- troit, in said county, an absent debtor. In case, &c.
The plaintiffs in the foregoing cause have sued out a foreign attachment a- gainst all and singular the lands and ten- ements, goods and chattels, credits and effects of the said defendant—by virtue whereof the sheriff hath attached all and singular the property of the said defend- ant, which was to be found in the afore- said county of Wayne. And the afore- said Elias Wallen, hereby hath notice that unless he shall appear by himself or attorney and give special bail to answer the said suit, that judgement will be en- tered against him by default, and the property so attached will be sold for the satisfaction of the aforesaid debt and da- mages as may according to law be ad- judged and awarded. By order of the court. PETER AUDRAIN. Prothonotary.
JUST PUBLISHED
And for sale at this Office. LETTERS on the DIVINE UNITY. Addressed to Mr. David Barrow, in answer to his Letter to a Friend. By AUGUSTINE EASTIN.
NOW OPENING BY
Charles Wilkins, In the Brick House opposite the Court House, lately occupied by Messrs. Parker and Gray, an Extensive Assortment of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Queens Ware, Groceries, Crowley Steel, & Dorsey's best Iron;
Which will be sold cheap for CASH or Hemp. Lexington, 3d May, 1804. *** Four or five Journey men Rope-Makers wanted. None need apply but good workmen.
BLUE, RED AND GREEN DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to inform the public, that he con- tinues to carry on the WHEEL-WRIGHT BUSINESS, and BLUE DYING. On High Street, at the sign of the Spinning Wheel; and will dye cotton, linen and wool with a warm dye, which he will warrant to stand equal to any blue in America. The deepest blue for 4/6 per lb. My token is I. C. flamped on tin. Any person wishing to prove either of the colours will please to wash them, which will convince them it is a warm dye and will stand.
JOHN COLDWELL. Lexington, 10th May, 1804.
WILSON'S TAVERN,
(LATELY POSTLETHWAIT'S.) I HAVE rented the House and Ta- vern, lately occupied by me, in this town, to Joshua Wilson, formerly of Bardstown. I beg leave to return my sincere thanks to my numerous customers, for their preference in my favor whilst in that house, and am happy, and confident in assuring those who continue their fa- vors to Mr. Wilson, that they will find every accommodation that the house and situation is capable of affording—which, I hope I do not presume in saying, will be equal to any in the Western Country. J. POSTLETHWAIT. Lexington, (K.) June 4, 1804.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price in Cash and personal property at valuation, the following Lands, 400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek. 30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the salt lick, on Sandy. 216 1-4 acres half of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the salt entry. 250 acres, half of 500, entered, May 1780, by George May, near Lydia's Mount. 400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last—entered June 23, 1780. About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the confluence of the South fork with Main Licking, which lies within the town of Falmouth, and including a part of the town of Falmouth. 666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Mer- edith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786. 1253 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Mer- edith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786. 266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Mer- edith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned. 1000 acres entered for Ben. Holli- day, 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 Wilson's creek. The claims to the above parcels of land are deducted, by private contracts, from the persons for whom they were located. GEO. M. BIBB. Lexington, Jan. 3, 1804. tf
FOR SALE,
Two Hundred Acres of First Rate Land, LYING within three and a half miles of Lexington, adjoining the By- an's station tract—there are about fif- teen acres of cleared land, under good fence, with a never failing spring. For terms apply to the printer of the Ken- tucky Gazette, or to the subscriber, in Paris. THOMAS HUGHES. July 25. tf
DESERTED from the recruiting
redoubt in Lexington on the 4th inst. Samuel Read, born in Reading, Berks County Pennsylvania, 26 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, blue eyes, fair hair, fair complexion, by trade a weaver— It is presumed, he has taken the road to Nashville—A reward of ten dollars will be given for apprehending the said de- serter, and all reasonable charges paid, if delivered at the rendezvous in Lex- ington. G. Washb. Carmichael, Capt. U. S. Regt. Artill. August 6, 1804.
CASH,
Will be given for FALLOW & 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.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
Has removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Barnstable Dudley's, where he will continue to practice Medicine, in all its different branches. All those indebted to him, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts. April 9, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Merchant-Mill, Saw-Mill and Distillery. SITUATE on the waters of Sil- ver-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 Distil- lery in prime order. For terms ap- ply to the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT PORTER. Madison county } Oct. 24, 1804. tf
BRUSH MAKING.
ENSELL & TART, WISH to inform the Merchants of Kentucky, that they make all sorts of BRUSHES, of the best Russia bristles, and cheaper than can be brought from the city; and as one of them fol- lowed that trade in the largest trading town in England for sixteen years, hopes to give full satisfaction to those who will please to favor us with their orders. Pittsburgh, Market Street, June 7th, 1804.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT it has been deemed expedi- ent to change the form of the Mediter- ranean Passports issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses, to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law, and surrender- ing the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States from capture until the 1st of Ju- ly, 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable, and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. } The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Col- lectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. 6m
W HEREAS a number of the officers of the
late Revolutionary Army, were unfor- tunate enough to locate their claims in a tract of country, since found to be com- prehended within the Indian claims. This is intended to give notice, that application is intended to be made, in the name of all those who with redress, by petition to Congress;— and little doubt is entertained, from the hard- ship of the case, but other land will be sub- stituted. The agent who undertakes the man- agement of the business, asks, as compensa- tion, one third only, of what land is actually located and ultimately saved, all being at all expenses to patenting the land. He who will, upon these terms, their claims to be attended to, are requested to write forthwith to Tho- mas Bodley, of Lexington, who will commu- nicate with such agent.
PUMP MAKER.
THE subscriber returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has experienced from them relative to the above business, & further informs them, that he continues carrying on the Pump Making in all its common useful bran- ches, on the shortest notice, and on reduced prices; as also conveying water un- der ground, through pipes, for the use of distilleries, running fountains &c. He also flatters himself, that the work he has done in this country, will sufficient- ly recommend him to those who may think proper to favor him with their cus- tom. SAMUEL VAN FELT. Lexington, 20th July, 1804. tf 1s6
NOTICE.
I WILL SELL MY House and Lot, In Lexington, or I will barter it for Lands in Ohio, lying between Big Miami and Scioto. F. RIDGELEY.
TAKEN up by Gen. John South,
Living on the head waters of Marble creek, a BAY HORSE COLT, supposed to be two years old, with a blaze face, three white feet, neither docked nor branded. Appraised to twenty dollars. Certified this 30th day of May 1804. Ambrose Young, J. P. A Copy. Telle, Levi Todd, C. F. C. August 10th, 1804.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE
LANDS,
To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years Credit—Viz.
3705 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, on Red river, branch of Kentucky river. 2295 acres at the mouth of Holy creek, including Frozen creek, branches of the Ken- tucky river, about 9 miles above its three forks. 2367 acres on the North fork of Rock Caf- fe river. 300 acres on the southern bank of Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Hickman creek. 2000 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 918 poles from further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sudduth Clarke county.
FOR SALE.
6000 acres of valuable Military Land, lying on Highland Creek, about sixteen miles from the Ohio, and two or three miles from Robertson's Salt-works. Also 1500 acres on the Ohio, nearly opposite the mouth of the Wabash, and 4 miles from the town of Carthage. Also, 1500 acres on Deer creek, one of the branches of Green-river. And 666 2-3 acres on Trade Water. The above are Military Lands, and well situated. A Tract of Land in the neighbourhood of Lexington, will be ta- ken in exchange. Apply to John Pope, esq. of Lexington, who will give any information that may be required as to the terms.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has imported, and is opening for sale at his Store in Lexington, a handsome and well chosen assort- ment of Merchandise, which he is determined to sell at low for Cash (in hand) as any Goods ever offered for sale in this place; consisting of a great variety, amongst which are the FOLLOWING ARTICLES, VIZ.
Superfine and Second Cloths and Cashmeres, Blanketings & Coarse Woolens, Chintzes and Calicoes, Dimities and Coarse Muslins, Nankens of all colors, Glazed, and common Cambric Muslins, Black, Blue, Pink, Salmon coloured and Buff Muslins, Figured and Tamboured Muslins, Book and Jaconett do. Muslin Shawls & Handkerchiefs assorted, Silk & Cotton Stockings & Gloves of the most fashionable kind, Ladies' Straw Bonnets, &c. &c. &c. Glass and Queens' Ware, Japanned and Tin Ware, Pewter assorted, Madeira and Sherry Wines, Jamaica Spirits and French Brandy, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, & Bohea. Iron Mongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. &c. &c. Mill, Pitt and Crofs Cut Saws. A great variety of Novels & School Books, Blank Books, paper, Ink Powder, Quills, &c. &c. WILLIAM WEST. N. B. Excellent IMPORTED CHEESE, for sale. tf
I wish to purchase a large quantity of
Flax Seed, For manufacturing and for exportation. Also, a quantity of Hemp Seed, To be delivered after the first of Sep- tember next, at my Oil mill, where LINSEED OIL of the first quality may always be had. JOHN BOBB. July 25. N. B. I have provided good vessels of different sizes for containing oil.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE just received from New-Or- leans, per the boat Jefferson, Robert Sprigg, Master. 123 Boxes 1st quality Havannah Sugar, 8 barrels do. Spanish Indigo, 6 puncheons Rum, 3 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 1 do. Sherry, 63 doz. best long cork Claret, Which will be sold low for approved notes at 60 and 90 days. Apply to John Jordan, Jr. or Banks & Owings. Lexington (K.) 2d July, 1804.
ENTERTAINMENT.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has ta- ken that large and commodious STONE TAVERN, in the town of Paris which Maj. Duncan formerly occupied, and pledges himself, that he will use every exertion in his power, to render the situa- tion of those who think proper to cal- l on him, agreeable. M. Langborne. August 10th, 1804.
JUST IMPORTED,
And now opening for sale by WILLIAM LEAVE, at his store in Lexington, A LARGE, ELEGANT, AND WELL CHO- SEN ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE,
BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, ON the most reduced terms for cash; consisting of the following articles, besides a number of others too tedious to insert: viz.
Superfine, Fine, and Coarse Cloths, Cotton, wool, and tow Cards, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Saddlery, Ironmongery and Cutlery, And best London Pew-ter, A general assortment of imported Cut & Wrought Nails, Fancy & Constitution Cords, Scarlet Cardinals, Dimities, Marleilles, Newell Fashion Toilets, Also a number of China, and Queen's Ware, Books, Law, History, Divinity & School Writing Paper, States and morocco Pocket Books, An extensive variety, of GROCERIES via Imperial, Hyson Chulong, Young Hyson, Hyson & Bohea, A superior quality of Coffee, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Chocolate, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Madder, Allum, Legwood, All kinds of Hatters' Trimmings, and Dye Stuffs, Paints & Medicines, &c. &c. &c. TEAS, Warranted fresh and good.
Travellers' Hall.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS lately been induced, from the rapid increase of his custom, to purchase a lot of ground, adjoining that on which he lives, for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 by 32 feet 10 inches, with six additional lodging rooms, and in- tends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which, together with his Ta- vern and house, will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agree- able part of the town, and in the centre of business, being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably in- creased the furniture, &c. of his house and stables—His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the departments to which they are arranged—He has a con- stant supply of the best stable forage, im- ported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the best quality, foreign newspapers, &c. &c. and his ice will, most probably, last through the hot weather. The distinguished preference which the first characters have already given him in his business, fills him with gratitude. He offers his sincere thanks to all his good friends, and begs leave to assure them, that neither his time nor his purse shall be spared in attempting to render the Travellers' Hall, a house of entertain- ment, for Gentel Guests only, equal to any in America. R. BRADLEY. Lexington, (K.) 12th June, 1804. N. B. A stage runs from the Travel- lers' Hall to the Olympian Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the ses- sion of Assembly. R. B.
DR. FISHBACK & STEELE.
HAVING lately entered into partnership, intend to practice
MEDICINE, SURGERY &c.
in Lexington and its vicinity, and hope by their skill and attention, to merit a share of the public confidence. Lexington, July 10, 1804.

For the Kentucky Gazette.
AN EXAMINATION Of the allegations, made against John Breckinridge, by the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette, Cretomb and others.
No. II.
"IF Mr. Breckinridge did not wish to found the public mind" we are asked, why he did not suppress the piece altogether? Let us ask in return, if from the complexion of the piece, according to the representation which was made to him of its contents, it was necessary for him to suppress it?
The first intimation which he received of the existence of the piece was from the letter of Mr. John Bradford,* which the Editor says was delivered on the 26th of June. That letter the Editor thinks did completely inform Mr. Breckinridge of the cast and import of the "True Republican." Let us examine the letter. (1.) It stated the authors name; (2.) the opposition to Mr. Clinton, (3.) a recommendation of Mr. B. to the office, (4.) Mr. Bradfords belief that the publication was intended to be made without Mr. Breckinridges knowledge, and (5.) a request that printers elsewhere would republish it. Will the most uncautious say, that this letter communicated either a complete statement of the contents or the name of the real author? and did it communicate any thing to show that its tendency was dangerous, whatever its object might be? Had Mr. Breckinridge been informed, that it was written by a man of eminence, as a writer or otherwise, with these objects, a suspicious person, with some colour, might accuse him, of more than negligence, if he had been silent upon the subject. But Mr. Bradfords letter stated none of the arguments, facts or pretended facts of the piece; for nothing is said about Virginia or New-York influence or inconsistency, of state jealousies &c. nor that the prejudices of the western people are attempted to be enlisted in opposition to Mr. Clinton, nor is it mentioned who was the real author; for nothing is said of Mr. Magruder's agency in the affair; and every person knows that the manner of the piece is often of as much importance as the matter. So that Mr. Breckinridge judging merely from the contents of Mr. Bradfords letter, knowing the little effect which usually attends anonymous essays, and more particularly of anonymous essays which are badly written; and being as capable as any other man of appreciating Capt. Stevenfons talents, might well suppose, that it was not necessary for him to take either pains or trouble to suppress the "True Republican." Mr. Bradfords opinion it may be said, (and truly) from his character and standing in society, was entitled to respect: but Mr. Breckinridge, as well as any other person, who was acquainted with Capt. Stevenfons, could judge for himself, and calculate with tolerable accuracy what effects the essay would produce during the pendency of the election. The calculation was an easy one; and history and experience would point out the result. It is only a Draper, a Junius or Common Sense, who unsupported by a name, (and where the popularity of their cause is great) can produce any important effect upon nations. But where the essay was confessedly written by a man whose talents were perfectly known, and whose name if it were annexed, would excite little attention; and where the essay was opposed to the common sense and understanding of the people, as well as to the arrangement of a most powerful and ruling party, no effect whatever could be expected from it. And Mr. Breckinridge calculating in this way, would not only seem to make, but as the event has shown, has made a more accurate calculation than Mr. Bradford. Then was it necessary for him to act at all? or was it material when he did act, provided he acted in time to prevent any of these alarming consequences which we are told were likely to flow from the publication?
But could Mr. Breckinridge have suppressed the piece if he had requested it? The Editor tells us so; but of this,
* Among other questions it is even asked why did he not call on Mr. Bradford when he received his letter in the court house? what good could that do, when Mr. Bradford informed him that the piece was then in the hands of Mr. Anderson? It is then asked why he would not answer the letter or declare his sentiments upon the subject. Was it necessary? Or did this have satisfied his enemies, when his declarations to Flurnoy and others did not, and his subsequent letter to Mr. Magruder has no effect; though it is clear and pointed, and was made but three days after the publication, when no declaration of the public mind had been made upon the subject? This shews how much people are led away by prejudices without examining the publication which they have themselves perused.
his father † did not inform Mr. Breckinridge; and indeed from the complexion of his letter, one would rather suppose, that it was written, not that the piece might be suppressed, but that the person it was designed to elevate, might do away as soon as possible any evil effects which might be produced by it. This is the natural construction of Mr. Bradfords letter—He says, that "C. Bradford declined giving the piece a place in the Kentucky Gazette until the return of his brother," and "that on Saturday it was withdrawn, and deposited in the office of the Independent Gazetteer, from whence it will appear on Friday next." No information or even hint then is given of any power which Mr. Breckinridge might have over Mr. Andersons press, but the letter says absolutely, the "True Republican" will appear on Friday next. The plain inference is—that D. Bradford had scruples about publishing it, but Mr. Anderson had none; that the first, would be willing to suppress the piece, but the latter would not: for Mr. Bradford explains fully his own and his son's scruples, after they had lost all power over the piece, and when it was unimportant to Breckinridge what opinions or measures they adopted; but as to any of Mr. Andersons he is as silent as the grave. Mr. Andersons scruples if he possessed any, were surely important to Mr. Breckinridge if the scruples of any persons were; these it was necessary for Mr. Bradford to communicate if he communicated any thing; and his silence upon that subject, surely left Mr. Breckinridge to form the opinion that Anderson was determined to publish the piece in any event. Application to Mr. Anderson, as well as to Mr. Bradford was therefore unnecessary, and an indifferent person would conclude that it was the opinion of Mr. Bradford as well as Mr. Breckinridge that a disavowal of all pretensions to the office was alone necessary; and that could only be necessary as we have already seen so soon as the piece appeared to have an unfavorable effect upon the public mind.—Upon the facts, as stated in Mr. Bradfords letter Mr. Breckinridge could alone form an opinion: and from these we have seen that application to either Mr. Bradford or Mr. Anderson was unnecessary. Nor does it appear from testimony that is now before the public, or within my knowledge, that Mr. Anderson would have suppressed the piece. Had he the disposition to do so? It is not proved and therefore is not to be presumed. Facts however speak as loud as words can do. Mr. Anderson does not appear to have hesitated, as Mr. Bradford did, about publishing the piece, for it appeared in his paper a few days after he received it; from what motives I know not, but probably from the sense which he entertained of his duties as the Editor of an Independent and impartial paper, who was bound to publish every thing which appeared to be of any consequence to the public welfare. At the authors request, the suppression of the piece would be proper; for the author had some controul over it: But this controul neither Bradford or Breckinridge possessed; which together with his want of knowledge of Mr. Anderson, probably caused Mr. Breckinridges subsequent call upon Stevenfons. And that measure under all the circumstances of the case was the best which could have been taken; though I do not know that even that measure was necessary. He appears to have adopted it, however, from a persuasion that the publication of the "True Republican" could do no harm, it could do no good and therefore had better be suppressed altogether. But Capt. Stevenfons being from home when Mr. Breckinridge called at his house, no application could be made to him; & he was obliged therefore to suffer the piece to take its course; contenting himself with making a public declaration, if one should become necessary. Of the testimony which we have relative to Stevenfons call at this house, notice will be taken in a subsequent letter.
It is also asked why did Mr. Breckinridge call upon Stevenfons when he did not answer Mr. Bradfords letter? a call upon Mr. Bradford we have already shown was unnecessary because he said himself that he had no power over the "True Republican" and Stevenfons the nominal author of the piece alone possessed absolute power over it. Stevenfons he might expect to influence; and an application to him one would infer from the letter had even the sanction of Mr. Bradfords opinion! Nor could it be
† One would rather infer from Mr. Bradfords letter that it was his opinion the piece could not be suppressed; for he tells Mr. Breckinridge, that "the piece was deposited in the office of the Independent Gazetteer, from whence" he continues "it will appear on Friday next." See Kentucky Gazette of the 17, or Gazetteer of the 20 of July.
But Mr. Magruder who it seems was one of the authors, or rather the corrector of the piece before its publication, seems to have lamented the part he took in the affair, and wished it suppressed. With Capt. Stevenfons he seems to have conversed, upon the subject; and if an author could not suppress his own piece, how could Mr. B. for him?
as proper to call upon the Editor of the Gazetteer as upon Stevenfons; for to him, he was a stranger; and Anderson, as an impartial printer, could not refuse to publish the piece, though he might say his paper was open for the animadversions of Mr. Breckinridge or any other persons.
But I cannot think that an application to either was necessary. It cannot be thought that a man like him, (busy as he is with his own affairs, which must have been neglected during the preceding session of Congress and in a bad state of health at the time) is obliged to pad about the country to trace up all the projects which might be engendered in the brain of Stevenfons: and provided he did act in time to prevent any evil consequences which might arise from the publication, would do every thing which could be expected from an honest man. This he has done, and we have no right to ask for more
EXAMINER.
** The subject will be pursued in one or two additional numbers.
† With Mr. Bradfords disposition, Mr. Breckinridge had some knowledge; but none of Andersons—His subsequent conduct then in proceeding to Stevenfons was certainly the best which he could have adopted; and it was all that even prudence requested of him.
General Meneau's letter to the First Consul.
Temple, 17th Ventose, Year 12.
It is now nearly a month since I have been imprisoned as the accomplice of Georges and Pichegru, and I shall at length perhaps be obliged to appear before the tribunals in order to exculpate myself from the crime of having plotted against the safety of the state and the chief of the government.
I was far from expecting after having passed through the revolution and the war exempt from the least reproach of incivism, and ambition, and particularly having been at the head of great victorious armies, at a time when I had the means of satisfying them, that I should be accused of such folly whilst living as a private individual, occupied with my family, and seeing but very few friends. No doubt but my former connections with general Pichegru must have been the motive.
Before I enter upon my justification, permit me general, to trace these connections to their source, and I here entertain no doubt of convincing you that the relations I have kept up with an ancient chief and an old friend, although divided in opinion, and having served different parties, are far from being criminal.
General Pichegru took the command of the army in the north in the beginning of the year 2, when I had been gen. of brigade for about six months, I filled per interim the functions of general of division. Satisfied with my dispositions and with those successes I had been able to obtain, he quickly procured for me the rank.
He had no sooner opened the campaign, than he bestowed on me the command of one half of the army, and appointed me to carry into effect the most important operations.
Two months before the end of the campaign his health forced him to absent himself, and the government then directed me, in consequence of his application in my favour, to finish the conquest of a part of Dutch Brabant, and of Guelderland. After the winter campaign which rendered us masters of the remaining part of Holland, Pichegru passed to the army of the upper Rhine, and nominated me for his successor, which I was afterwards appointed by the national convention. A twelve month afterwards, I replaced him in the army of the Rhine; he was called to the legislative body, and I then ceased to have frequent relations with him.
In the short campaign of the year 5, when we took the bureaux belonging to the staff of the enemy's army, a great number of papers were brought me, which general Dessaix, at that time wounded, amused himself in reading. It appeared to us by this correspondence that general Pichegru had relations with the French princes . This discovery affected us very much, and me most particularly . We agreed to consign it to oblivion. Pichegru, in the legislative body, was still less incapable of injuring the public welfare, as peace was secured. I took precautions nevertheless for the safety of the army, in order to guard against an espionage which might have
been productive of mischievous effects towards it.—The researches and deciphering so requisite on this occasion, forced us to place these documents in the hands of many individuals.
No sooner were the events of the 18th Fructidor made known, than public uneasiness became very great; two officers, in consequence who knew of this correspondence induced me to make the government acquainted with it , and gave me to understand that it was becoming very public, and that at Strasburg, there were persons who were taking measures to inform the directory of it.
I was a public functionary, and could keep silence no longer. But without addressing myself directly to the government, I made known the correspondence confidentially to Barthelemy, one of its members, intreating him to advise me how I should act, and informing him that these documents, although in an authentic form, could not nevertheless form judicial proofs , since nothing was signed and almost every thing was in cyphers.
My letter arrived in Paris a few minutes after Barthelemy had been arrested, and the directory, to whom it was delivered sent me orders to give up the papers mentioned in it.
When Pichegru was at Cayenne, and when he returned from it to Germany and England, I kept up no kind of relation with him. A little time after peace had been concluded with England, Mr. David , uncle to general Souham, who had passed a year with him in the army of the north, wrote me that general Pichegru was the only one of the fructidorians who had not returned , and that he was astonished to learn that this circumstance was occasioned solely by my opposition , that you refuse to permit his return to France. I replied to Mr. David, that far from having opposed his return, I made it my business, on the contrary, to obtain permission for it. He communicated my letter to different persons, and I well know that this permission was asked of you.
Some time afterwards Mr. David wrote me "that he had attempted to persuade Pichegru to request you himself to have his name erased off the list of emigrants, but that he would not consent to it until he was certain that the request would be granted." Furthermore, he directed him to thank me for the reply, which I had made to the imputation of having opposed his return, observing that he never thought me capable of such a proceeding; that he knew with regard to the correspondence of Klinglin , I must have been in a very delicate position , Mr. David sent besides three or four very insignificant letters upon this subject. Since his arrest he wrote me to request I would take some steps in his favor. I was very sorry that the estrangement between the government and myself, did not permit me to enlighten your justice in this respect, for I entertain little doubt but what it would have been easy to have removed those prejudices which you had apparently imbibed. I heard no more said of Pichegru, but in a very indirect manner, and by persons whom the war had forced to return to France—From this period until the present moment, during the two first campaigns in Germany and since peace, distant overtures have been made to me, to know whether it were possible for me to enter into relations with the French princes, but I thought this so ridiculous that I even made no reply. With regard to the present conspiracy, I can equally affirm to you, that I am far from having borne the least share in it, &c. I repeat it to you, general, whatever proposal may have been made to me, I repulsed it as in one opposition to my opinions, and because I looked on it as the most egregious folly, when the chance of a descent on England was represented to me as favorable to a change of government. I observed that the senate was the authority to which all Frenchmen would not fail to have recourse in case of trouble, and that I should be the first to submit to its orders. Such overtures made to me, a solitary individual, willing to keep up no kind of relation either with the army, of which the ninetenths had served under my orders, or with any authority whatever,

would only demand a refusal on my part; to become an informer was too repugnant from my character almost always judged with severity it becomes odious, and stamps him with reprobation who has been guilty of it, towards those to whom gratitude is owing or with whom we may have formerly lived on terms of friendship:—duty even may sometimes yield to the sentiments of public opinion.
This, general, is what I have to lay before you concerning my relations with Pichegru; it will surely convince you that very false consequences have been drawn from my steps and actions, which, however imprudent, were far from being criminal, and I have no doubt that had you asked an explanation of me concerning the greater part of these facts which I would have hastened to give you, it would have saved you the regret of causing me to be imprisoned, and me the humiliation of wearing fetters and perhaps of being obliged to go before a tribunal to declare that I am not a conspirator, and to bring forward in aid of my justification a probity of twenty-five years, which was never called in question, and the services I have rendered my country. I shall not speak to you of these general; I flatter myself they are not yet entirely effaced from your memory, but permit me to recall to your recollection that if my ambition or the grand aim of my services had ever been to have shared in the government of France, the career was open to me in a most advantageous manner but a very short time before your return from Egypt, and surely you have not forgotten the disinterestedness which I displayed in seconding you on the 8th Brumaire. Enemies have estranged us since that period; it is with great regret that I see myself forced to speak of myself and of what I have done; but when I see myself accused of being the accomplice of those who are looked on as acting according to the impulse of England, I shall perhaps have to defend myself against the snare she lays for me. I have self-love enough to think she ought to judge of the evil I may still do her by that I have already done her.
If I can, general, obtain your undivided attention, I shall no longer doubt of your justice.
I expect your decision on my fate with the calm of innocence, but not without an apprehension of seeing those enemies triumph who are always attracted by celebrity. I am with respect, THE GENERAL MOREAU.
TARE NOTICE.
THAT on Monday, the 24th day of September next, we, or one of us, will attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Henry county, under an act of Assembly, entitled, "An Act to reduce into one the several acts to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes," to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to establish the beginning and calls of an entry, made the 1st day of June, 1783, in the name of Jeff. Ray lot, of 900 acres of land the West side of Drennon's Lick, about fifteen miles from the Ohio. The commissioners to meet at Drennon's Lick, and proceed from thence to the beginning called for in said entry; and to do such further acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to the above recited act, and to adjourn from day to day, until the business is completed.
JAMES WATSON. By John Taylor, attorney in fact ALEX. HENDERSON. By N. Cox, attorney in fact.
I SHALL proceed on the twentieth day of November next, to take the depositions of Samuel McDowell, John Maxwell, Wm. Steele and Robert Moffett, to prove the beginning corner, lines, and special calls of the one thousand acres of land by survey, which is situate on South Elkhorn, and Shannon's run, in Fayette and Woodford counties, which I hold by virtue of the following survey, (to wit:) "Surveyed for George Moffett, by virtue of the governor's warrant, and agreeable to the King of Great Britain's proclamation of 1763, one thousand acres of land, in Fayette county, on the waters of Elkhorn creek, beginning at a sugar tree and buckeye, and running thence No. 25 East, 300 poles, crossing a branch, to 2 sugar trees, No. 70 West, 540 poles, crossing 3 branches and a creek to two buckeyes, So. 25 West, 300 poles to two sugar trees, thence South 70 East, 540 poles to the beginning."
Jno. Floyd, Asst. July 10th, 1775.
Wm. Preston, S.F.C." In order to perpetuate the same, I shall meet at the beginning corner of the said survey at ten o'clock, and continue taking the said depositions until they are all taken.
I shall also, on the twenty-sixth day of November next, between the hours of ten in the morning and five in the afternoon, at the house of Wm. Worley, tavern keeper in Stanford, Lincoln county, take the deposition of Jno. Martin, for the same purpose.
George Moffett. July 16th, 1804.
Indiana territory of the United States.
Wayne county, to wit: In the common pleas of the term of June, in the year of our Lord 1804, Alexander Grant esq. vs. William Robertson, an absent debtor.
The plaintiff in the foregoing term hath sued out a foreign attachment against all and singular the lands and tenements, goods and chattels, credits and effects of the said defendant—by virtue whereof the sheriff hath attached all and singular the property of the said defendant, which was to be found in the aforesaid county of Wayne. And the said William Robertson, hereby hath notice, that unless he shall appear by himself or attorney, and give special bail to answer the said suit; that judgement will be entered against him by default and the property so attached will be sold for the satisfaction of the aforesaid debt and damages, as may according to law be adjudged and awarded.
By order of the court. PETER AUDRAIN
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Fayette Circuit court, June term, 1804. George Moffett, complainant, against John Fowler, Moses McIlvain, John Crittendon, Alexander Dunlap, Humphrey Marshall, John Vance, John Scott, Victor Goodloe, and Jane Bowles, defendants.
The complainant having made affidavit that he verily believes his claim depends upon the testimony of living witnesses, and that he does not know of any person or persons who set up any claim to the land in the bill mentioned, except the above named defendants, leave is granted him, as to those who may have a claim or claims to the said land, who are not made defendants to the bill, to advertise the time and place of taking the depositions of witnesses herein, six times in the Kentucky Gazette, agreeably to law. A copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1804. John Clay, complainant, against Abijah Hunt, Jesse Hunt & John W. Hunt, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants Abijah Hunt and Jesse Hunt having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth; On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September court and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette according to law. A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
State of Kentucky.
Fayette Circuit Court, June term, 1804. James Duncan, complainant, against Samuel Hill, Samuel Wilson and Asa Zariah Higgins, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Samuel Hill and Samuel Wilson, having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September court, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette according to law. A copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
State of Kentucky.
Fayette Circuit court, June term, 1804. Walter Carr, complainant, against Richard Taylor, only acting executor and Trustee of the last will and testament of Jno. Campbell, dec. and Sarah Beard, Robert Campbell (James Milligan, Chas. Simms, William Elliott and Philip Rofs) and Charles Megowan and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Beard, Joseph Beard, John Beard, Robert John Beard and William Beard, heirs and legal representatives of the said decedent, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants James Milligan, Charles Simms, William Elliott and Philip Rofs (who are also, executors and trustees of the last will and testament of the said decedent) having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth; On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette according to law. A copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
THOSE indebted to George Tegarden,
are requested to make payment by the 1st of November, or give their notes. Those who do not comply may expect compulsory measures. George Tegarden. August 7th, 1804.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me, by Phillip Henry Neret for Balfrop, to raise certain sums of money due from Balfrop, and Nancarrow, to the following persons viz. George Bickham and Jacob Reese, Merchants of the city of Philadelphia, trading under the firm of Bickham and Reece, Cochran and Thurbury and Samuel Meeker, of the same place, and William P. Meeker, and Samuel Denman, of the same place, trading under the name and firm of Meeker Denman & Co. and James West, of Baltimore, I shall expose to sale at the court house door of Fayette County.
The following tracts of LAND, viz.
One fourth part of 1000 acres of land, by survey bearing date the 17th day of September, 1783, lying and being in what was then Fayette, now Waters of the North Fork of Elkhorn, & on the North side of the same. Also one fourth of 350 acres, by survey bearing date the first day of July 1785, lying and being in what was the county of Fayette, now Franklin on the first bottom below Little Benfon's Creek. Also one fourth of 1000 acres, by survey bearing date the 20th day of September, 1783, lying and being in what was then the county of Fayette, now Franklin on the South Fork of Elkhorn, (but there is excepted 200 acres out of the last mentioned tract, sold by Hayden Edwards to George Madison.) Also one fourth of 850 acres by survey, bearing date the 29th day of September, 1783, lying and being in what was then the county of Fayette, now Franklin, on the waters of the South Fork of Elkhorn. Also one fourth of 150 acres by survey, bearing date the 5th day of June, 1784, lying and being in what was then Fayette, now Franklin county, on main Elkhorn. Also one fourth of 1520 acres, by survey, bearing date the 11th day of May, 1784, lying and being in what was then Fayette, now on the waters of Elkhorn. Also one fourth part of the following entries, to wit:
December the 6th, 1782. Cyrus M'Crakin & Charles Beall, enter 1000 acres on part of a Treasury warrant, No. 5209, to join his settlement and pre-emption on the North side, and Skillern on the East side, to run along both lines and out for quantity.
December the 6th, 1782. Cyrus M'Crakin & Charles Beall, enter 1000 acres of land, on part of the above warrant, on the dividing ridge, between the North fork of Clear creek and Greer's creek, to begin about three miles from the mouth of Clear creek, on one of its branches, and to run Northwardly for quantity, including the heads of the drains of both creeks and river.
May the 12th, 1780. Charles Beall, enters 500 acres upon a Treasury warrant, upon Elkhorn.
25 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 30th inst. living in Davidson county, on Menifee's creek, state of Tennessee, a NEGRO FELLOW named DICK; about 37 years of age, a tanner and currier by trade, about five feet 10 inches high, and when surprised has an impediment in his speech: he had on and took with him one pair of country linen overalls, one pair of light coloured corduroy small cloaths, one striped homespun jacket, one striped Marseilles jacket, one country linen shirt, one fine ruffled shirt, one blue cloth coat, one brown cloth coat, both long tailed. Whoever will take up said negro, and secure him in any jail so as I may get him, shall have the above reward, and if brought home, all reasonable expenses paid by Zeremiah Butts.
Nashville, 31 July, 1804. 31
William Garrard jr. C. B. C.
July 29th, 1804.
DRS. BROWN & WARFIELD
beg leave to inform the public that the ED will practice
MEDICINE & SURGERY.
In partnership, in the town of Lexington and the vicinity.
Dr. Brown requests those who are indebted to him to pay their accounts to Major Dardmon or give notes for the amount.
horn, joining Andrew Lewis's line on the West, and Ovid M'Crakin's on the South, about three miles from Limellone; also 500 acres joining the above entry on the South, and to run on the South side of Andrew Lewis's, and along Glenn's road for quantity. June the 15th, 1780.
Two thousand acres about five miles from the Forks of Elkhorn, and above the same. Also two lots in the town of Frankfort, known on the plat of the said town by their numbers, 17 and 22.
The above tracts of land and lots, to be sold for cash, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock, Saturday the 1st of September next, at the court-house door in Lexington. JOHN JORDAN Jun. July 23d, 1804.
Cheap Goods.
SAML & GEO TROTTER,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their store on Main street, Lexington, an extensive assortment of
Merchandize,
of the latest importations from Europe, and the East and West Indies. Consisting of
Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Groceries. China Glass, Queens' and Tin Wares,
the greatest proportion of which were purchased at auction stores and other cash houses on the lowest terms, and will be sold either wholesale or retail, on a small profit for cash in hand—amongst which are the following articles, viz:—
  Operatine cloths;  Steel,    Coarse & coarse do.  Tin in boxes;    Canneries,  Copper for stills;    Constitution cord,  Imperial, Ry.    fancy do.  for, Young    Dimities,  Hylon, sur    & callicos,  chong and    India filx & muslins,  Green Teas,    British, Plain, Jaco-  Coffee,    conet, Tambord,  Loaf, lump and brown    Lapper, Book Gam-  Sugars,    brick, & Janty do  Indigo of a very su-    Scarlet cloaks,  perior quality    Turkey yarn,  Cut & hammer'd Nails    Cotton & wool cards,  alberton.    Saddlery,  Queens Ware afford-    Anvils and Vices;  ed in crates  
WINE, SPIRITS, BRANDY & ACID.
Also a large quantity of B-R IRON, made at Dorby and Benner's works, in Pennsylvania, of a superior quality; and a supply of Mann's lick SALT, and Cumberland CO-TON. June, 1st 1804.
I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from taking an assignment on a bond given from me to William W. Searcy, for one hundred pounds, bearing date, as well as I recollect, the 11th September, 1802, and payable the 11th March, 1804; as I am determined not to pay the money until compelled by law, in consequence of fraud practised by the said William W. Searcy. Wm. Boon. July 27th, 1804. 43c
FOR SALE,
Twelve hundred acres of
LAND,
On Boon's creek, known by the name of Woodstock. For terms apply to the subscriber, now at the Travellers' Halls in Lexington. Geo. R. C. Floyd. August 6th, 1804. 2w.
WHEREAS I passed my note to Adam Winn, in the year 1793, for seven pounds eleven shillings, or thereabouts; and as the same is fully paid off, this is, therefore, to forewarn all persons from trading for, or taking an assignment on the same, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled by law. James Valandingham. August 4th, 1804. it
Taken up by Richard Clark, living on Curry's run, Harrison county, A Dark Bay Mare.
A flat is her forehead, long switch tail, no brand, a few white hairs in her forehead, a old bell with a bit out of the side of it, five years old, about sixteen hands three inches high; appraised to forty dollars. 14th April, 1804.
Taken up by Robert Boyd, on Little Beaver creek, a bay Stud Col.
A bright bay, with a small star in his forehead, with some white on his off hind foot, two years old, about thirteen hands high; appraised to nine pounds. Wm. Rayman.
Taken up by Elijah Woolfolk, living about two miles from Georgetown, on Dry run, A Sorrel Mare.
About five or six years old, fourteen and a half hands high, a small star, a tear between the left nostril and the mouth, had before, no brand perceivable; appraised to fifty dollars; May 15th, 1804. A copy. Teste, Saml Shepard, J. P. Harrison county, April 13th, 1804.
Taken up by William Davenport, in Mercer county, A Bay Horse.
Eight years old, thirteen hands three inches high; appraised to thirty dollars. Also One Sorrel Stud Colt.
Two years old, a blaze in his face, high hind foot white, thirteen hands one inch high; appraised to twenty dollars. May 3th, 1804. A copy. Teste, Geo. Allen, C. C.