Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-07-29 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XIX.—N o 1061.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1806.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
THIS paper is published twice a week, at Three Dollars and a half per annum, paid in advance, or Four Dollars at the end of the year.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
TAVERN, STORAGE & COMMISSION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the publick, that he has lately opened a house of ENTERTAINMENT in Maysville, (Limestone) at the sign of the SQUARE & COMPASS. The house is commodious, the stable extensive, and both are furnished with every thing necessary for the accommodation of travellers and others, who may think proper to favor him with a call. He is provided with a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, for the reception of goods, equal, if not superior to any in the place. He will also make SALES upon COMMISSION, for those who may have any thing to transact in that way, which will be done, together with the charges for storage, upon the most reduced terms. He flatters himself, that from the experience he has had in mercantile transactions, attention to business, and a desire to be useful, to merit a part of the public patronage.
SAML. JANUARY.
WEISIGER'S TAVERN, Frankfort, Kentucky.
The Subscriber, respectfully informs the publick, that he has taken possession of his house, lately occupied by Cap. Phillip Bulh, and known by the sign of
THE EAGLE.
Grateful for the very liberal encouragement which he has experienced on former occasions, he is determined that no exertion, expence, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accommodation of those who may please to favour him with their custom. His house is large and his rooms are commodious. He has a variety of liquors of the first quality, and his table is plentifully supplied with the best viands that the season affords. To his beds particular attention shall be paid. He has a spacious stable, abundantly furnished with corn, oats & hay, and an attentive hostler to attend it. Gentlemen may at any time be furnished with private rooms, free from the noise of the tavern.
Danl. Weisiger. April 9th, 1806.
CUT NAIL MANUFACTORY.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they have opened a NAIL MANUFACTORY, in the town of Maysville, on Water Street, next door to Mr. John Armstrong's store, where they manufacture all kinds of Cut Nails & Sprigs. Also, have on hand, a general assortment of Wrought Nails, Saddlers' Tacks, Dorsey's Bar Iron, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, &c. which they intend to sell at the Pittsburgh prices with the addition of carriage, for calls or approved notes.
William Porter Jun. & Co.
Doctors Fishback & Dudley,
HAVE commenced partnership in the practice of Medicine, Surgery, &c. in Lexington. By their skill in those professions, and attention to business, they hope to merit a share of the public confidence.
May 20, 1806.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Mason Circuit court, May term, 1806. Samuel Smith, complainant, Against Thomas Marshall & others, defendants.
THE defendant Thomas Ambler, not having entered his appearance herein according to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of the next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorised paper of Kentucky for eight weeks successively.
A copy. Teste, Walker Reid, D. Clk.
BILLS OF LADING
For sale at this office.
Geo. M. Bibb,
WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practised, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district.
Richard Taylor,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, in that large and commodious brick house lately occupied by Mr. John Instone, in Frankfort; where he is supplied with the best of liquors and provisions of every kind. His stable is well furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler. From the arrangements made to accommodate his visitants, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the publick favour.
Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
MOORE'S INN.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, in the house lately occupied by Dots. Barry and Botwell, and immediately opposite the court house in Paris, where he is prepared to accommodate all such gentlemen as may please to favor him with their custom. He is constantly supplied with the most genuine liquors of every kind, his beds attended to with care, and from the size of his stable, he is in hopes to render it as commodious as any other in the state; he is determined to keep on hand an excellent stock of hay, oats, and corn, together with a faithful, sober ostler.—I flatter myself under these impressions, on meeting with the patronage of a generous public.
I am the public's humble servant, Zedekiah Moore. Paris, May 9th, 1806.
THE SUBSCRIBER
RESPECTFULLY informs the publick, that he has taken the shop adjoining Mr. P. Bain's house, where he still continues the Painting and Gilding Business, to which he will add the Mending, making, and framing of Looking Glasses; He will also have an elegant assortment of Gilt Picture Frames. The subscriber has likewise on hand an assortment of EARTHEN WARE. W. Mentelle. May 20, 1806.
TO BE SOLD
FOR CASH, or on short credit, A FARM, in Woodford county, situated in the centre between Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, and Versailles, containing four hundred acres of land; together with the crop of Indian corn, wheat, rye, oats and hemp, now on it. It is uncommonly well timbered and watered, lies extremely well, and the soil is of the first quality. There is on it a small house, and several cabins, about 80 acres under good fences, of which upwards of 50 are under cultivation. The title is indisputable, and possession will be given to the purchaser at any time. Further particulars may be known, by applying to the subscriber, or to Judge Wallace, who resides near the land. Saml. M. Wallace. June 25th, 1806.
ON Wednesday the 13th day of August next, at the plantation of Edward deceased, will be sold to the highest bidder, the PERSONAL ESTATE,
or a part thereof, belonging to the estate of the said Payne decd. consisting of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household furniture, farming tools, one set of blacksmith-tools, four or five hundred barrels of old corn, three or four thousand pounds of bacon, a quantity of hogs' lard, two or three hundred bushels of oats, three or four hundred gallons of old peach brandy and whiskey—also, two stud horses, one seven or eight years old, about eighteen hands high, his pedigree may be seen on the day of sale—the other is rising two years old, and got by Spread Eagle—also, two riding carriages, one four wheel, the other a very elegant gig, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention. All sums above four dollars will be on nine months credit, bond with approved security and with interest from the date if not punctually paid, all sums under four dollars to be paid in hand, the sale to commence at ten o'clock if fair, if not the next fair day; and continue from day to day, until all is sold.
HENRY PAYNE Adm'r. July the 17th, 1806
ALL PERSONS who are indebted to the estate of Edward Payne deceased, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are requested to come forward and settle, and pay off their respective accounts—and all those who have any demands against the said estate, are also requested to come forward and settle their accounts and receive what is due to them; I hope those indebted to the estate will pay strict attention to the above notice. Henry Payne adm'r. July 17th, 1806.
JOHN DOWNING;
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick in general, that he continues to keep a house of ENTERTAINMENT,
THE BUFFALO;
where he is prepared to accommodate Travellers, and others who may please to call on him, in the best manner. He is well provided with a variety of the best liquors his Bedding and other accommodations will be furnished equal to any in the Western Country. His Stable is well supplied with Hay, Oats, and Corn, and his Ostler particularly attentive, and careful. Those who are so obliging as to call on him, may rest assured that they shall receive the greatest attention, and every exertion will be made to make their situation agreeable. Private parties may be accommodated with a room undisturbed by the bustle of a tavern.
Lexington, April 29.
LEAVY & GATEWOOD,
Have just imported from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are now opening at their store, in Lexington,
A Large, Elegant, and Well Chosen
Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Iron Mongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, China, Queens' and Glass Ware, Stationery, Paints and Medicine, warranted Boulting Cloths, from No. 4 to 7; and in addition, they have a large quantity of best quality of Iron, cut and wrought Nails, & a quantity of Man's Lick Salt.
All of which were purchased at the lowest Cash prices, and will enable them to sell them, either by whole sale or retail, very low for CASH.
JAMES ROSE,
Boot & Shoe Maker,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Lexington, and the public in general, that he carries on the above business in all its various branches, at his old stand, Main-Cross street, one door from Main street. He has just received from Philadelphia, a large and handsome assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins, of the most fashionable colours; likewise a large quantity of Boot Legs of the best quality, and beautiful Fair Top Skins. Gentlemen may be supplied on the shortest notice possible, with Back Strap, Coffee, and Tuck Leg Boots, made in the newest fashion and neatest manner. He has on hand a handsome assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco Slippers, superior to any imported. Likewise, a choice assortment of Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of the best quality—Children's Shoes of all sizes. The above articles he can warrant, as they are his own manufacture, and he will sell lower in price than any imported. As the subscriber has been at much expence and trouble to complete a general assortment of every article in his line of business, he confides in the patriotism of his fellow citizens, and feels persuaded that they will prefer home manufactures to imported, and thereby lend their assistance to keep the money circulating in the state. Merchants may be supplied on reasonable terms—Orders punctually attended to and neatly executed. A few Journeymen who understand making Kid and Morocco, wanted. Two or three young men, as apprentices, will be taken to learn that branch of business. N. B. A variety of elegant Fancy Patterns received. Lexington, May 20th, 1806.
15 TONS
KENTUCKY CASTINGS,
For sale, Hemp and Tobacco will be taken as payment, deliverable before the first of March next.
LEWIS SANDERS. July 26, 1806.
FOR SALE,
At a very low price, 230 acres of first rate land, within two miles of Woodford court house; there is a house 50 acres of cleared land, several out houses, apple and peach orchard, one of the best springs in the state; a credit will be given for part of the price. The plantation is at present occupied by Mr. Wilhite, near the Sulpher Spring, on Glen's creek: an indisputable title will be given by GREEN CLAY, SAMUEL ESTILL. July 17th, 1806.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
Has removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley's, where he will practice Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail. He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate
MILITARY LAND,
near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806.
REMOVAL.
E. W. CRAIG,
Has removed his store to the corner white house, opposite Mr. Lea's, where he has received and just opened, a new and large assortment of choice
FRESH GOODS,
which he offers to his friends and the public at the most liberal and reduced prices.
DR. WALTER WARFIELD,
Will practise
Physic and Surgery,
in Lexington, and its vicinity. He keeps his shop in the house lately occupied by Doctors Brown and Warfield. Lexington, Feb. 19, 1806.
ALEXANDER PARKER
Has just imported from Philadelphia, and opened at his store in Lexington, (on Main-street, opposite the Public Square)
A very extensive and elegant assortment
of
GROCERIES,
HARD WARE,
QUEEN'S, GLASS & CHINA
WARES.
Also, the best imported
Bar Iron and Castings,
Assorted, which he will sell on the most moderate terms for cash, hemp, salt and country made sugar. Lexington, May 23, 1806.
J. & D. MACCOUN,
HAVE received from Philadelphia, and now opening at their Store on Main Street, opposite the Public Square, An Extensive Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE & STATIONARY,
Which, with a constant supply of best Pennsylvania
BAR IRON & CASTINGS, &
NAILS,
From their Nail Manufactory, will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash in hand.
Among their Books are the following, —VIZ:—
Cunningham's Law Dictionary, Bacon's Abridgment, Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown, Imphey's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, Washington's Reports, Call's do. Vely Junior's do. Henry Blackstone's do. Coke's do. Burrows's do. Cowper's do. Story's Pleas, Macnally's Evidence, Barton's Treatise, on Equity, Fonblanque on do. Pothier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, do. Principles of Equity, The English Pleader, Pleadier's Assistant, Espinais, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Chitty on Bills of Exchange, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium, Lilly's Entries, Brown on Equality, Becaria on Crimes, The Federalist, Curran's Speeches, Moore's Anacreon, Santhon's Letters from Italy, Abbe Bartholomew's Travels in Italy, Roscoe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hool's Arcadia, Gifford's Translation of Juvenal, Darwin's Life, The Life of Genl. Moreau, Moreau's St. Domingo, Barrow's Travels in Africa, Moore's Travels through France, Germany, &c. Carr's Stranger in France, Residence in France, Smith's Wealth of Nations, Interesting Anecdotes, do. Memoirs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gilblas de Santelane, Hellman's Philosophy, Paley's do. do. Evidences of Christian Religion, Davis's Sermons, Doddridge's Paraphrase, Carey's Family Bible, latest edition. Also the best approved Classic and Scientific Authors, for the use of Schools, with a variety of other Books too tedious to enumerate.
They have likewise contracted for a few thousand copies of the new improved edition of WEBSTER'S SPELLING BOOK, containing twenty-four pages more than the present one in use; to be printed in Lexington, from the standing types composed in Philadelphia. Orders from one to one hundred dozen, can, in a few weeks after this time, be filled on the shortest notice, and at a lower price, than they can be imported from Philadelphia. Also the following Books of Kentucky manufacture, will be furnished on the same low terms, to wit:
The American Orator, Kentucky Preceptor, American do. School Geography, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Wilton's, Lyle's, Harrison, and Murray's Grammars, Blank Books, &c. &c. &c. Subscribers for Carey's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them. Lexington, May 10.
WILKINS & TANNHILL,
And now opening in the store, formerly occupied by Charles Wilkins, opposite the court house, and for sale by the package, viz.
10 bbls. 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 10 — Jamaica Spirits, 10 — Madeira L. P., 10 — Sherry, 4 — Colemenar, 4 — Port, 8 — Pepper, 10 — Brimstone, 6 — Allum, 15 — Copperas, 10 — Ginger, 10 — Madder, 8 — Chocolate, 50 boxes Segars,
1 case containing Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace and Cinnamon, Logwood, 10 boxes Young Hyson, 10 — do. Hyson Skin, 35 bbls. Coffee and Loaf Sugar, Raisins in kegs,
The above articles will be disposed of at a moderate advance, by the barrel or package, for Cash or Negotiable Notes, at 60 days.
A supply of GROCERIES, &c. will be regularly received from Philadelphia, which will enable us to furnish store keepers, or others, upon the lowest terms. W. & T.
JOSEPH GRAY,
HAS removed his Store to the stone house, opposite Samuel & George Trotter's, lately occupied by Messrs. Hart & Bartlett; and has just received, in addition to his former assortment, a very elegant supply of
GOODS,
which will be sold cheap for Cash. Lexington, March 3, 1806.
GEORGE TROTTER and JOHN TILFORD
TROTTER & TILFORD,
Have just received from Philadelphia, and now opening in the house formerly occupied by George Trotter, a large and extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
suitable for the present and approaching seasons—consisting of
Fancy calicoes and chintzes Leonce, cambric, tambored, jacconet and laced muslins, Dimities and Irish linens Cloths, fancy and constitution cords Cotton cassimeres Black and yellow Nankeens Kid, morocco, and stuff shoes Leghorn and Dunstable bonnets Umbrellas and parasols Queens' ware by the crate 10 by 12 and 8 by 10 window glass Hardware and Cutlery Coffee, sugar and teas Madeira, Port, Sherry and Tenerife wines 4th proof brandy Salt, castings, nails and best Pennsylvania Iron, &c. &c. &c.
Which will be sold unusually low for cash in hand. Lexington, April 26th, 1806.
Those indebted to George Trotter or to Trotter and Scott, are requested to call and settle their accounts, as no further indulgence can possibly be given. Those that fail to comply with this request, must expect their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection. April 29th, 1806.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber, will dispose of his FARM, three and a half miles south-west of Lexington, containing about 300 acres, part of the late col. Campbell's military survey; about 100 acres cleared, with good buildings, orchards, &c. &c. Also, 200 acres, lying about four miles west of Lexington, part of col. Hite's military survey, with a small improvement thereon. For terms apply to the subscriber. Richd. Higgins. 28th May, 1806.
Scott county F arm .
Taken up by Peter Gatewood, living about three miles from Georgetown, on the farm of the late Col. Sanders,
A BAY FILLY,
rising two years old, a star in the forehead, some white on the off hind foot, the eyes appear as if inclining to blindness, no brand perceivable; appraised to ten dollars. A copy test; SAML. SHEPHERD J.P.S.C. January 27th, 1806.
BEWARE OF A FRAUD.
Whereas I Daniel Wilcox, of Woodford county, on the 16th day of July, 1806, executed a bill of sale to William Crockett, for a bay stud horse, which bill of sale was obtained by fraud—This is to caution all persons from purchasing said horse under that bill of sale, as I am determined that the contract shall be rescinded, for which horse, said Crockett executed his bond, with a certain Jesse Yocum, his security, for six hundred and seventy dollars, payable the twenty-fifth day of December next, to me; which bond I am ready to surrender to said Crockett or Yocum, or either of them, upon their delivering to me the bill of sale given for the horse. DANIEL WILCOX. Woodford, July 22nd, 1806.

FOR SALE. A NEGRO WOMAN, and two promising CHILDREN. Enquire of the subscriber, in Lexington. Henry Purviance. July 3d. 1806.
THOMAS HICKEY, TAILOR, Main Cross Street, Lexington, opposite Mr. Bain's new Brick House— OFFERS his services to his friends and the public—flatters himself that from his long experience in the principal cities of Europe, and being lately from Philadelphia, will enable him to give general satisfaction. He presumes that a specimen of his abilities will suffice for any thing more he might say. Ladies' habits and great coats made in the first fashion. N. B. One or two apprentices, well recommended, wanted immediately. 6m
REMOVAL.
JAMES WIER, HAS removed his Store to the apartment in Mr. Lewis Sanders's large brick house, nearly opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office; where he is opening a large assortment of GOODS, just arrived from Philadelphia—consisting of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEENS' & WARE. GLASS
And will be sold very low for Cash, or suitable produce. He has also received per the Barge Ann, from New Orleans,
40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, 6 Lemi-johns Shrub & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy Logwood, 500 lb. Blistered Steele,
To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Mercantile Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
FRESH & GENUINE
MEDICINES.
Just received from Philadelphia, the following articles, viz.
Rheubarb, root and powder Spirits of wine Jalap in powder Spirits of lavender Columba root & powder Tincture of myrra Squills root Gold mixture Turmeric root Balsam demattha Ipecacuanha powder British oil Cinnamon bark Beckman's drops Cloves and mace Medicamentum Sugar candy Oil of ammon Magnesia, white Balsam copiva Salt of Tartar Venice turpentine Camphor Oil of Spike Assafoetida Oil of laurum Gum arabic Ess. of peppermint Gum tragacanth Theriac venet Gum opium Steers opodeldock Gums of various kinds Fly stone English saffron Essence of lemon Sal ammoniac Ess. of burgamot Cremon tartar Juniper oil Flores sulphur Castor oil Aqua foris White vitriol Oil of vitriol Gum shellac & copal Essence of vitriol Eye water of superior quality Lavender compound Fish berries Laudanum Manna flag Tincture of rhubarb Best red hemlock for dyeing Tincture of cantharides Red precipitate mercury Venereal pills Crude mercury Ammoniac pills Calomel Anderson's pills Barks Lemon peel Balsam of Peru Camomile flowers Liquorice root Imported senna Rose water Aloe Orange peel Blue vitriol Gentian root Quill bark Figs of the first quality 2s. 3d. per lb. Sugar of lead Raisins 2s. 6d. per lb. Sweet oil by the bottle Spirits of turpentine by the bottle
With a number of other articles too tedious to mention, all of which will be sold at a low rate for cash, wholesale and retail. I will sell the whole furniture with the medicine, to any person inclining to purchase.
J. M. SCHAWG.
Opposite Mr. Bradford's Printing Office, Main Street, Lexington.
N. B. DR. J. M. SCHAWG, cures ruptures effectually without an incision, he also cures the tooth ach effectually when the tooth is hollow, never to return to the same tooth. He gives his assistance in the various diseases incident to the human body, in the practice of Phylic and Surgery.
July 22. 1806.
State of Kentucky, set. Mason Circuit court, May term 1806. John Edgar, complainant, IN CHANCERY. against Peter Lahara, defendant.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorised paper of Kentucky, for eight weeks successively.
A copy. Teste, WALK. REED, D. CLK.
FOR SALE FOR CASH, A Likely Young Negro Man, That is active, strong and healthy. Enquire at this office. July 26, 1806.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
July 25, 1806.
MR. BRADFORD; In a weekly paper, entitled "THE WESTERN WORLD," the publishers have commenced, and are going on, with an illiberal and fictitious history, of "The Kentucky Spanish Association," which never existed; and to prevent their malicious tale from being universally discredited, they go back to a period, long prior to the emigration, or mature age of the great majority of the present inhabitants. The verity of this history, being only supported by positive assertions, it will need no refutation, with those who are well informed; but as a prerequisite, to enable others to judge for themselves, I request that you, and all the candid printers in the country, will insert in your news-papers, the following sketch of the reasons, which, at an early day, induced the people of Kentucky, to wish it should be erected into an independent State, leaving those, who are more immediately implicated in the history, to make more particular animadversions on it, if they shall think proper—I shall only hold myself bound, if properly called on, to support my own statements.
AN EARLY INHABITANT.
It ought to be confessed, that in 1776, the first legislature of Virginia, which convened after independence had been declared, manifested a willingness to foster and protect the infant settlements in Kentucky. It was then erected into a distinct county, that it might enjoy the advantages of proper officers, civil and military, to the same extent as the other counties of that state; and a considerable quantity of ammunition was forwarded, to enable the Kentuckians to defend themselves against the Indians, who were likely to effect their extirpation. The same benevolent disposition of Virginia, was repeatedly displayed during the whole of the revolutionary war; which ended in 1782, and seemed to promise safety to Kentucky.
The Indians, however, continued and multiplied their incursions, and as the inhabited part of the country extended its circumference, it grew more weak, and the business of plunder and murder more easy. But as the State of Virginia after paper currency was funded, had not been able to collect a sufficiency of money to support its civil list, and to pay the quota demand by Congress, and their other debts, it was found, that the funds necessary for the defence of this country, could not be supplied from that quarter. Spies and guards were repeatedly ordered, by the authority of the counties here; but not being promptly paid, they were procured with difficulty, and produced no great benefit.
And from 1779 to 1782, inclusive, several expeditions went against the Indians, and the whole or nearly the whole of the provisions, & other furnitures, were provided by the men who marched, or they were procured by very oppressive contributions, or by the most irregular and arbitrary impressments; and both the men and furnitures were paid for, either in paper money or certificates, of so little value, that many persons would not be at the trouble of applying for them. These untoward circumstances, put an end to expeditions, which had been the main dependence of the people; & it need scarcely be mentioned, that the Continental government was so feeble, that no aid could be expected from thence.
Two or three additional reasons may also be recited. So great was the distance and the danger of travelling, from Kentucky to the seat of the Virginia government, that scarcely any one could be prevailed on to go there as a representative, who had not very pressing business of his own; and so great was the difficulty of circumstances and interests of this country, from that of the other parts of Virginia, that the few representatives we were entitled to fend, might be justly compared to drops from a bucket: all they had a prospect of obtaining for Kentucky, were gracious favors, or by shameful exchanges of votes with the eastern members. Indeed no one could hesitate to pronounce it impossible, that any country, especially one so extensive and peculiarly circumstanced as Kentucky, could be well governed by a legislature and executive, at six hundred miles distance from it.
At the fall session of the assembly of Virginia in 1784, an act passed, requiring that all entries for land, those on military warrants excepted, should be surveyed, and the surveys returned to the law directs, within little more than a year thereafter. When all the surveyors in office, with the addition of every person then in the country who were skilled in the art, could not have completed the business in twice the time allowed; and when, had all the other men
in the country been employed as guards, the number would have been inadequate to defend the surveyors from the Indians. And another act passed at the same session, to provide for the more effectual collection of the tax of five shillings per hundred on land to be granted by patent: which was considered as retrospective, and highly oppressive and unjust.
About the same time, it was discovered, that by a treaty held at the then seat of the Federal government, the claim of the United States to the Mississippi river, which before was undoubtedly secured by treaty with England, had been on the point of being suspended for twenty-five years or upwards, and in the mean time, the Spaniards were to enjoy the exclusive privilege. This design was discovered and defeated by the friends of the western country, otherwise it would have been rendered of no value, and its inhabitants have been compelled to remove to some of the Spanish provinces, or to have returned to the eastern states; so that we were not only greatly discouraged by the known poverty of the Virginia and the Federal governments, but almost thrown into despair, by finding that great numbers in both were enemies to our prosperity.
By these considerations, and some others of inferior weight, the Kentuckians were excited to meditate the erection of a new state. This step they were pleased to find, was provided for, both by the constitution of Virginia, and the articles of confederation; and by it, they would at least be enabled to exert their own strength and resources. Repeated conventions of deputies, elected by the people, assembled in 1785, 1786, and 1787, to consider of the expediency of the measure, and to decide on the terms. The result was, a prevailing desire and anxiety to obtain the separation as soon as possible, and in the most orderly manner. The content of Virginia was given without delay, but after the application in 1788 had lain before Congress for many months, almost unnoticed, at length its consideration was postponed, until the present Federal government should take effect in 1789.
The Kentuckians viewing the delay as deeply affecting their interest, if not their salvation, met the result with disgust, and the more so, on being informed, by some of the most respectable members of Congress, that it was not probable we should ever succeed, until an eastern faction which then prevailed, could also introduce into the Union, the state of Vermont, or the province of Maine; or the probability of either, no satisfactory estimate could be made, in our remote situation.
In this dilemma, a variety of opinions began to prevail. Those who had always opposed the separation, with some others, seemed to think the project ought to be abandoned, or suspended to a future day.
Several were for proceeding without the leave of congress; not doubting but as a separate state, we could, by treaty with the Spanish government, secure the navigation of the Mississippi, more certainly, and on better terms, than could be expected from the then confederation; and that being formed into a state, would not retard, but forward our reception into the union.
But a much greater number, hoping that the Federal Government, about to be established, would be more efficient at home, and respectable abroad, the application was repeated, and at the third session of the first new congress, (1791) Kentucky and Vermont were both admitted into the union, as additional states.
And certainly it cannot be shown to be a lack of wisdom or virtue, in the inhabitants of Kentucky, situated as has been described, to aim at a government of their own, when the essential advantages of government could no otherwise be enjoyed. And if the privilege was denied by the mother state, or by the confederation, to assume the right in a way similar to that exercised by America when her independence was declared; but there is no evidence nor reason offered, to prove, that the people of Kentucky, or any of them, meant to subject themselves to the rule of any foreign government, more than that the people of America at large, had any such thing in contemplation, when they dissolved their political connexion with Great Britain: indeed, a presumption of the kind, is highly improbable and ridiculous.
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD.
The Kentucky Spanish Association, Blount's Conspiracy, and General Miranda's Expedition. [CONTINUED.]
WE have now presented the public with the leading features of this conspiracy, and the names of two or three of the principal projectors. It remains to investigate the means which were planned, to carry their plot into execution, with those other characters of distinction who joined their views, and were abettors of the design. Here, however, we feel ourselves treading upon the most delicate ground. Several of those men are out of our reach, and to devolve their crimes upon their friends, would be ungenerous and unjust. Others again, although present, have probably repented of the rash and traitorous idea, and since, have become warm supporters of the Federal Government, we mean of the Government
of the Union. Under these circumstances, we have judged it most advisable in many cases, only to use blanks or stars in place of names.
The leading men in the State, who approved of or participated in the scheme of the conspirators, and whom we chose to designate in the manner, were Mr. —, Capt. —, —, judge, —, and Col. —. Several have supposed, that Colonel — was merely seduced into approbation by judge, —. No supposition however, is more unfounded. Col. —, even when a youth, had more influence over judge, —, than the latter had over the former. For Col. —, as a private character, we entertain the highest respect; we are confident, that his moral deportment in life, is perhaps unrivalled; that he is a kind husband, an affectionate father, and a sincere friend; but viewing him as a politician, we have no hesitation in pronouncing, that his mind is strongly biased towards power. The cautious reserve which attends all the actions of Col. —, pointed him out, a proper confidant for the conspirators. All the communications of the party were entrusted to his care, and he was usually referred to, as the source of information, on all points in the conspiracy. He was possessed of the correspondence between Wilkinson and Giozo, between Gardoque and Brown, and of many letters from M. —, and Mr. —, on the subject.
The literary abilities of M. —, which were celebrated over the Union, made the acquisition of his name, an object of earnest pursuit with the party. The well written letter, justifying the conduct of the citizens of Kentucky, as to some of the late measures of the general government, is a sufficient proof of the extraordinary talents of this gentleman, at the same time that it presents the deplorable deception and hypocrisy, practiced on the people of this country, by some who affected an union of political sentiments with him, while in reality, their treacherous purposes made them the proper objects of allusion, to which his intelligent comments could be pointed. Who could have imagined, or even believed, that an associate in treason, could affect a friendship for him who had penned the following sentence?
"Pause then, my friend, and think deliberately and dispassionately, and do not let any improper conduct in a foreign nation, to which your attention is artfully turned on one side, blind you to the imminent danger which hangs over the liberties of your country, on the other. At the time you are calling out arms, arm, against the foreign foe, who you say threatens the independence of our country, do not shut your eyes to domestic violations of our constitution, and our liberties. What will it avail us, if we can preserve our independence as a nation, nay, if we can even raise our country to the highest pitch of national glory, provided we at the same time lose our own liberties? If France is at this time subjected at home, to the military despotism which is said to reign there; will the conquest achieved by her arms, and the glory which surrounds her, compensate the people of that country, in the smallest degree, for their lost liberties? Can the power and consequence of tyrants, ever alleviate the miseries of their slaves? If they cannot, we ought to consider it as a truth of the most important nature, that independence abroad is of no real value, unless it be accompanied with liberty at home."
This gentleman was well informed, when he wrote this letter, that the illustrious Washington knew all the proceedings of the conspirators, that he had a most watchful eye over them, and his arm ready to strike at their first movement. Mark, then, the artful language which he uses, in expressing his sentiments of Washington: "But we cannot put implicit confidence in any man's opinions, (Washington's opinions;) neither can we be duped, by an expectation of receiving a kind service from him, which his present situation as commander in chief, will not enable him to render. When he was President, he had it in his power, and it was his duty, to dictate the measures which were to be pursued; but as commander in chief, he has no hand in directing public measures, and is equally bound with a corporal, to obey those that are directed by others. His influence and his talents, may have a great effect in carrying into execution those measures which are dictated by others; and if those measures are wise, just and constitutional, his services as a General, will
produce the happiest consequences. But if those measures should be weak, destructive and unconstitutional, then the great support they would receive from his name and talents, would be the greatest of misfortunes to his country. As commander in chief, we may safely calculate on receiving the most essential services from him, against any invading foreign enemy; but as commander in chief, we cannot derive any aid from him, against domestic tyranny, and violations of our constitution."
Captain — has been for upwards of twenty years, the intimate friend of Wilkinson. The domestic vicinity in which they lived together, in Woodford for several years, is well known. This circumstance, therefore, easily accounts for the bitter and prejudiced enmity which the Fayette Captain possesses against Mr. John Randolph. The talents, patriotism and unrivalled eloquence of Mr. Randolph, Captain —'s abuses in every company. He had even the impertinence to affirm, not many days since, that few individuals in Virginia eliminated the abilities of Mr. Randolph, but Mr. George Hay, Mr. M'Rhea, and Major Scott, of the city of Richmond, Va. It is true, that the opinion of Major Scott, the marshal of Virginia, carries with it not more weight, than the babbling of an old woman; but the judgment of Mr. Hay will be revered as long as the essay of Hortensius lives. The secret, however, is, that Mr. Randolph has been always opposed to the appointment of General Wilkinson, and this is a sufficient cause for him to incur the resentment of Captain —. The occasional trips which Capt. — made to Virginia, afforded him an opportunity of founding several characters in that State, as to the probability of success; and many persons, we have been informed, emigrated the Kentucky, for the express purpose of joining the conspirators; those characters, viz. who like Wilkinson, possessed more ambition than wealth, and were actuated more by gold than a love of their country.
Judge — has been uniformly a confidential friend of Wilkinson, and was principally entrusted with the charge of his domestic affairs, when the latter left the State. Although this judge was unquestionably a partizan in the scheme, yet, it is the opinion of some persons, that he was in a great measure deceived, and in reality, only contemplated a separation from the Union, and a commercial treaty with Spain. For ourselves, until we are in possession of conclusive evidence, relative to certain circumstances, which have been narrated by several individuals, we shall not hazard an opinion.
There is another gentleman, whom we regard as a duty to name, not with the view of implication, but exculpation, viz. Mr. Breckinridge, the present Attorney General of the United States. It has been rumoured for several years past, in those circles where the conspiracy was talked of, that Mr. Breckinridge was an active projector or in the business. But the charge has been extremely unjust. We know from public letters, in the possession of a gentleman in this State, that although Mr. Breckinridge had some knowledge of the Spanish Association; yet, he opposed and reprobated whenever required, every idea of a separation from the Union. The opposition which he made to it, was also the means of his incurring the resentment of a leading conspirator, who ever since, has used his exertions to defame and destroy the political reputation of Mr. Breckinridge.
It appeared obvious, that the first necessary preparation for throwing the State of Kentucky under the yoke of Spain, was to procure an entire separation from the Union, To enforce and effect this, the minds of the populace were excited by inflammatory speeches, against the executive of the United States. It was endeavoured to be shown in those public harangues, that the United States were bartering away the navigation of the Mississippi; that they were oppressing the citizens of Kentucky with a load of national debt, and imposing hard and restricting laws. General Wilkinson, in a public speech made at Lexington, (which we are informed is printed in Imray's history of North America .) used many arguments of this description, doubtless with a design of rousing the people to acts of sedition and violence. The idea of a State being entirely

unconnected and independent of other States, is certainly a gratifying one to its citizens, and we are not astonished, that the conspirators, under this plausible and popular cloak, should have drawn many followers. When a separation could be effected, and Kentucky with the adjacent Western Territory, no longer protected by the Atlantic States, they conceived that the refractory citizens might be easily subdued by the joint assistance of the conspirators, and a military force from New Orleans. It was at this period that the military command of the whole, as we have stated, was offered to Gen. Scott, who with indignation, refused it. Commissions were made out for the subordinate officers, to the number, we are informed, at least of 150, in the State of Kentucky.
The individuals who were to fill the civil offices, were likewise designated. These were not merely nominal commissions, but the holders of them received the adequate pay from the Spanish government.
In respect to the proofs of General Wilkinson holding a commission from the Spanish government, for this purpose—these are unquestionable, and shall be produced at the close of this investigation. The character of Wilkinson, as one of the warm supporters of the Adams administration, is equally notorious. We have stated his hurrying away to Philadelphia, immediately after the election of John Adams, to pay his obedience in the court of the Braintree monarch. When he was on this royal visit, he met by accident, with Judge Symes, of the State of Ohio. Wilkinson and he had formerly been intimate in the army. Wilkinson accused his friend, the judge, with the following expression: "Well judge, have you been waiting upon our President?" upon Symes replying in the negative, Wilkinson answered, "O! my friend, there is no kicking against the pricks; times are much altered since you and I fought together in the revolutionary war, and if we have any regard for our own interest, we must alter likewise."
Wilkinson and Adams perhaps had seen each other formerly, but their intimacy only commenced at this period; are we have the best reason to believe, that the rupture between Mr. Adams and General Hamilton, first originated in the base insinuations of Wilkinson. General Hamilton, however unfortunate he might have been in his political principles, is well known to have been a real soldier, and as a soldier, open and candid. If his principles were aristocratical, he avowed them. If he bore an animosity, or entertained an unfavourable opinion towards any individual, he declared so; but he was no traitor or conspirator. He knew that Wilkinson was both, and that he would sacrifice his country as soon as his friend. He had traced and marked all the actions of Wilkinson, from his intimacy with General Gates, until his visit at the levee of President Adams. General Hamilton knew that Wilkinson rose by the favour of Gates, from the same cause that actuated James the 1st of England, in the creation of Peers and Nobles. "Formosum pastor Corydon ardebat Alexin." As the conduct of Wilkinson under Gates is not very generally known, we shall repeat it here:—The evening previous to the celebrated action of Saratoga, the brave Colonel Hardin, advanced within the lines of the British, and unobserved, took a particular view of the position and strength of their forces. In returning to his camp, he met Wilkinson, who was strolling about on some pleasure party; and knowing his intimacy with Gates, he communicated the information he had obtained within the British lines. Wilkinson related it immediately to his General, but in place of giving Hardin the credit, he took the whole to himself, magnifying the story, with an account of several hazards he had encountered on his return to camp. After the capture of Burgoyne and his army, Gates embraced the opportunity of raising his favourite to the rank of Brevet General, and sent him off express to Congress, with an account of his victory, in hopes that the preferment might be confirmed. Wilkinson, however, in place of attending to the importance of the dispatches which he bore, loitered away his time in amusement, until Congress were informed of the success of Gates, several days before the arrival of Wilkinson. When the motion therefore was made to confirm
the commission of Brevet General, one of the members observed, that in his opinion, "a pair of spurs was a much more suitable reward for the young officer."
These anecdotes, although trifling, may serve to elucidate the character of Wilkinson, of which General Hamilton was well informed; and Wilkinson was equally aware, that while Hamilton retained the confidence of the President, it would be vain for him to expect favour. The address of Wilkinson, was well adapted to impose upon the conceited and credulous mind of Mr. Adams; by which means, and with the aid of his colleague speculator, Jonathan Dayton, he easily effected a dryness between the President and Hamilton, which finally terminated in an open rupture.
The name of Jonathan Dayton, will make a more conspicuous figure towards the close of our investigation, when the secrets of Aaron Burr, Edward Livingston, the chief justice Prevost of Louisiana, General Smith of Baltimore, Colonel Smith of New-York, &c. will be unfolded. At present, it is only necessary to observe, that Dayton and Wilkinson have been in constant habits of correspondence, since the first dawn of the Spanish Association in Kentucky. That Dayton and John Brown, although they opposed each other in Congress, were inseparable friends in private. That the Rev. John Mason, the brother-in-law of John Brown, and author of a scurrilous pamphlet, entitled, "The Voice of Warning," against Mr. Jefferson, is the warm political friend, and constant associate of Jonathan Dayton.
In our second number, we gave a memento to his honor Judge Sebastian, which we hope he will regard. It is not our wish to disturb his repose, or vex his disposition unnecessarily; but a train of incidents connected with him, force us to put the following question, which we trust, his honor may explain satisfactorily. What powerful cause operated upon Judge Sebastian in 1796, to leave his seat on the bench, and hurry down to New-Orleans, without returning for two years; receiving at the same time, his salary as judge, from the citizens of Kentucky? This voyage, when coupled with the expedition of his son Alfred, a few months previous, certainly is mysterious, and merits explanation. The dignified style in which he and his son returned, show, that they were viewed as no common visitors in New-Orleans. A Spanish galley, with a proper military guard, carried the judge and his son Alfred to Louisville, and the Spanish officer who commanded the galley was entertained afterwards, for several days at the judge's house. We believe it will be allowed, that such marks of distinction would not have been conferred upon every Kentuckian; nay, we extremely doubt, had Washington himself descended the Mississippi, whether the governor of New Orleans would have ordered an armed galley to escort him back. Soon after the judge's return, two letters of a treasonable nature, were intercepted by Mr. C-----, of the Indiana Territory, to persons at New-Orleans; but Mr. C----- has never revealed or made public, the name of the writer. A boat loaded with dollars, for persons in Kentucky, having treasonable papers on board, was likewise examined in the end of the same year, by a lieutenant Steel, of Wayne's army. These are facts which we recommend to the judge's most serious consideration.
(To be Continued.)
Commissions for England.
I PURPOSE departing for England, on Monday, 23th August, via Philadelphia, and shall return in the spring.—Any persons wanting articles from thence, will find it a good opportunity to procure them on reasonable terms. I have patterns by me of many kinds of goods, and lots of a great variety of articles, particularly of Mathematical, Philosophical & Astronomical Instruments and Apparatus—a pattern book of Tools and Implements in various branches, and a complete catalogue of Books, with the prices annexed, from the store of Lockington, Allen & Co. London, who are esteemed the cheapest book-sellers in the world. I will procure the above, or any other articles, on the best terms, and bring them over with me, for a reasonable commission; or will transact any other kind of agency business. Those who advance the money will have a considerable advantage, and respectable references will be given for their satisfaction; but I have no objection to advance the money myself, on their paying a deposit.
John Wrigglesworth. Lexington, July 28, 1806. 6 N.B. Those who have accounts against me are requested to send them in for settlement.
TO RENT.
A large and convenient two story FRAME HOUSE, with a kitchen and shed room, situated on short-street in the town of Lexington, adjoining Mr. Oliver Keen's. For terms apply to the subscriber in said town. ALEXN. PARKER. Lexington, July 24, 1806. 4w
"True to his charge." He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, JULY 29.
The line of Mail Stages is now extended from the City of Washington to Frankfort. Owing to that circumstance, or some other, the time of the arrival of the mail at this place, is again altered. For three or four months past, the Eastern mail has arrived every Monday and Saturday.—The unequal division of time, caused some degree of murmuring on the part of the people, for whose accommodation, the mail was transmitted—and it now arrives on Sunday and Monday! How long this arrangement is to continue in operation, is not known to us.—Possibly it may be changed to arrive twice the same day, and then we may be left without an arrival for a week.
Whilst on the subject of the Post-Office, it may not be amiss to state some other grounds of complaint, which the citizens justly have: The mail from the Westward, arrives at Frankfort on Thursday, and altho' the distance is only 22 miles; we do not receive it until Sunday. The shipments made to Orleans, by the citizens of Lexington, are perhaps greater than by all the State beside—the inconvenience to them, occasioned by this delay in the mail, can therefore be readily conceived. Again—The Southern mail leaves this place on Sunday morning, previous to the arrival of the Western mail; consequently, all communications for that route, from below this place, must lie at this office a week, before they can be forwarded. It is said, the Post-Master General will pay no attention to news-paper publications; but waits for representations from the citizens who are aggrieved. If he will, however, examine the monthly returns of the arrival and departure of the several mails, he will find the above statement to be correct, and doubtless feel as much bound to correct the improprieties, as if every citizen in the State had remonstrated against them.
In consequence of the alteration in the time of the arrival of the Eastern mail, it will be necessary to change our days of publication. The next Gazette, will therefore not be published until Monday, unless another alteration should take place before that time.
Colonel THOMAS TODD, we are assured, will be a Candidate for the office of GOVERNOR of this Commonwealth, to succeed the present Chief Magistrate.
(Palladium.)
We are happy in having it in our power to state, that the representations contained in a letter from a gentleman from Detroit, inserted in our last, of hostilities being mediated by the Indians in that quarter against the United States, are altogether unfounded. Rumors to this effect have been circulated, but are probably in a great measure to be ascribed to the art of land-jobbers.—Nat. Intell.
LONDON May 14.
We received this morning Dutch papers to the 11th, and Paris to the 7th instant. In the latter is officially announced, that the whole Kingdom of Naples, except Gaetta, has submitted to the French. The loyal and brave army of Naples, appears to have joined its Sovereign in Sicily. The official report admits, that upwards of 5 transports with troops sailed from Reggio for Messina as soon as the French made their appearance. The squadron under Sir J. Strachan is fitting for sea with a possible expedition. He is supposed to be going on a long cruise after Jerome Bonaparte, who is said to be returning to France, having ascertained that the Cape is in our possession. It is said that Denmark has been induced to join the league of Russia, Sweden and England, and that a treaty of alliance between these four powers is in great forwardness.
NEW-YORK, July 6.
Accounts to the 17th ult. received at Norfolk, by Capt. Mallory, from Antigua, state that the English agent at that place informed him, that the French had taken possession of St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and St. Martin.
FROM BENGAL—Capt. Edwards of the ship Pallas, arrived at Boston on Thursday last from Calcutta, informs that early in February, Sir G. H. Barlow returned to that city, having concluded a treaty with the Mahratta powers, which gives a general peace to India. The Mahratta army had gone to their respective capitals. Lord Lake was returning to Delhi. The packet with dispatches relative to the peace, failed for England the 14th Feb.
Palladium.
MIRANDA.
Extract of a letter from Dr. ----- on board the Leander, to his wife, received via Norfolk, dated St. George's, Island of Grenada, 28th May
"I wrote you from Jaquamel, and informed you we had been detained there longer than we expected; we lay there from the 27th of February, until the 27th of March waiting for the ship, which was to have joined us at that place: after all however the disappointed us, and we were obliged to proceed alone. We have met with some disappointments since that period, and we have had a very tedious and long passage, in beating up to this island: we have all however been blessed with the greatest degree of health since our departure from New-York. I have not lost a single person during the voyage, notwithstanding the great length of it, and the great number on board. Our situation at present is flattering, beyond all expectation: and our prospect of success beyond the least possible doubt. We shall have assistance from the British as much as we may wish for; we fell in with an English sloop of war the day before yesterday, who is to accompany us. She brought us the most flattering intelligence. We arrived at this island yesterday morning, and shall sail for Trinidad this evening, a passage of about 14 hours, from whence I shall write you more particularly. I shall make you remittances by the return of the ship, which I expect will be shortly.
The following letter, from Moore's view of society and manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany, is communicated for the Kentucky Gazette, by a correspondent, who is of opinion, that it would suit the meridian of the seat of government.
I THANK you, Sir, for the poem and pamphlet you sent me by ----- I do not think the former a very capital performance; yet am not favoured at the great run it has had. For though it had contained still a smaller proportion of wit, it would have been a good deal relished on account of the malignity and personal abuse with which it abounds.
The English nation have always had a great appetite for political writings; but those who cater for them have of late served up such messes of mere politics, as seem at length to have turned their stomachs. A little wit or personal satire is now found necessary to make even a news-paper go down. The first is not always at the command of the caterer; he therefore uses the other in its place, which answers his purpose as well.
I never had any delight in contemplating or exposing the dark side of human nature; but there are some shades so obvious, that you cannot open your eyes without observing them. The satisfaction that many people enjoy in reading libels, wherein private characters are traduced, is of that number. It is to be abused in pamphlets and news-papers as considered as adversity, the truth of Rochefoucault's maxim is uncontroversial: Dans l'adversite de nos meilleurs amis, nous trouvons toujours quelque chose qui ne nous deplait pas.
The common scribblers of the age have turned to their own account this malevolent disposition, which they perceive to be so prevalent among men. Like the people who provide bulls and other animals to be bated by dogs for the amusement of the spectators, these gentlemen turn out a few characters every week to be mangled and torn in the most cruel manner, in the public news-papers.
It is the savage taste of those who pay for these amusements, which keep them in use. The writers of scurrilous books in London often bear no more malice to the individuals they abuse, than to the people at Paris and Vienna, who provide the other horrid amusement, bear to the boars, bulls, and other animals which they expose to the fury of dogs.
As for the scribblers, they seldom have any knowledge of the persons whose characters they attack. It is far from being impossible, that the author of the severe verses you sent me, has no more acquaintance with the lords and gentlemen against whom he writes with such bitterness, than the weaver who wove their pocket-handkerchiefs. The motive for the fabrication of the one as well as the other commodity most probably was daily bread, and this poetaster has preferred satire to penegyric, merely because he knew the fruit was most to the taste of his customers.
I remember once to have been in a certain book-seller's shop, when a letter was delivered to him, inclosing a paper, which, after he had thrown his eyes over it, he presented to me, telling me it was a character of Lord S-----, which he intended to insert in a certain work then publishing. I fancy, added he, it will do pretty well; the author is a sharp blade, I assure you; none of my boys carry such an edge, or cut so deep, as that little gladiator.
I found this a most bitter invective against the above-mentioned nobleman, written with all the intensity of malice and personal enmity, branding him as a prodigy of sensuality, and accusing him of every villainous disposition and propensity that ever tainted the most corrupt heart.
This, said I, is a much more harmless production than is intended. The violence of this poison will prove its own antidote. The most voracious stomach for slander and defamation will not be able to bear such a dose, but will reject it with disgust. Every reader of common understanding will clearly perceive, that all this abuse has been dictated by malice and personal resentment.
Then, replied the book-seller, every reader of common understanding will clearly perceive what does not exist; for the writer of that paper, to my certain knowledge, never had the smallest intercourse or connexion with Lord S-----; never bore him any ill-will, and has not the most distant wish to injure that noble Lord; as a proof of which, added he, taking another paper out of his drawer, here is a character of the same nobleman, written by the same author, which is to appear about a week after the publication of the former, by way of answer to it.
This second paper was a continued eulogium on Lord S----- from beginning to end, in which the candid author, having compared him to some of the greatest and most celebrated men, and having collected many of the brightest flowers, with which Plutarch has adorned his worthies, he forms them into one large wreath, which he very seriously binds round the English nobleman's brow, concluding with this observation. That as his Lordship resembled them in their virtues, so like them he had been distinguished by the most virulent attacks of envy and malice, which was a tax that had always been paid for superior talents.
How comes my Lord S-----, said I to the book-seller, to be selected from his brethren of the peerage, and distinguished so remarkably by the obloquy and the praise of your ingenious friend.
Because, replied he, that nobleman is at the head of an active department, and is one of those vigorous and decisive characters, which never fail to create a number of enemies and friends. His enemies are delighted to see him abused, and it is expected, that his friends will be charmed to hear him praised; and, between the two, my friend's productions will find a brisk sale, and I hope to make a tolerable job of his lordship; which, let me tell you, cannot be done with every man of rank. Lord, Sir! there are some of them of such mawkish, water-gruel characters, as to interest no mortal. There is ----- a man of such high rank, and such known name, that I thought something might have been made out of him; and so I employed my little Draw-can-sir for and against him, and two very pretty pamphlets he produced; but just as I was going to send them to the press, I happened to show them to a friend of mine, who is an admirable judge of these matters. These pamphlets, says he, are very well wrote; but they'll never pay the printing. The person who is the subject of them is of a cold, tame, civil, cautious disposition, and has balanced so exactly through the whole of his life, that he has never been obliged or obliged any one. He has neither friend nor foe in the world. Every body says he is a good enough sort of a man; but were he to break his neck to-dight, no human creature would feel either sorrow or satisfaction at the event, and a satire or panegyric on his grandmother would be as much read as those written on him.
In faith, Sir, concluded the Book-seller, I took the hint, and so the pamphlets never appeared.
Though I was a good deal entertained with my friend the book-seller's reasoning, yet I could not help feeling indignation at the literary bravo, who lived in this infamous manner, by wounding and murdering, or at least attempting to murder, people's reputations. And those are not entirely free from blame, who detesting the writer, take pleasure in the writings. He has very possibly the plea of necessitous circumstances to urge in alleviation of his wickedness; but the pleasure they take seems to proceed from a pure, disinterested fondness of seeing others abused. Many of those who cry shame on the licentiousness of the press, and exclaim against the injustice and cruelty of tearing private characters to pieces in public papers, have the most violent of these productions served up every morning as regularly as their toast and butter. If they would forego the pleasure of reading the most malicious of those compositions, the evil they complain of would cease directly.
But it is ridiculous, and seems ungrateful, for people to affect an appearance of indignation against those who provide for them one of the greatest enjoyments of their lives. To chuckle over scandal all the forenoon with every mark of pleasure, and decry it in the evening with affected anger, is as preposterous as it would be in a judge, first to indict a poor wench to fornication, and then punish her for the sin.
You may possibly retort upon me, by putting me in mind of the admiration I expressed of the file of certain celebrated letters, wherein some eminent characters are dissected, and tortured with the scientific skill of an anatomist, and the refined cruelty of an inquisitor. I answer, that I admired the wit and genius, but not the disposition displayed in those letters.
Malice, when introduced by genius and wit, is often tolerated on account of the respect due to the introducer; but when the wretch comes alone, or is accompanied by dulness, which often happens, she will be expelled with infamy from all good company.
Advertisements omitted for want of room, shall be attended to in our next.

Lexington Ken. July 19. MRS. BECK, WITH the greatest respect, informs her friends and the public that her BOARDING SCHOOL & ACADEMY, is closed till the first of September next, when it will open on the usual terms viz. For board, including all the English branches, $150 per ann. or 200 if music be added, to be paid quarterly, and no young lady to enter for less than six months. Without board, the terms are from $3 to $30 per quarter, according to the number of branches taught—For further particulars enquire at her Academy, next door to the Post Office.
THE way to keep the money circulating in this state, is to encourage home manufactures. The rapid importation of many articles that the citizens of this state can make equal in quality and more durable in wear, has of late become a very serious evil to the inhabitants of this western country. In the single article of Ladies' Shoes, it is estimated that not less than 20,000 dollars worth is annually imported into Lexington—The publisher wishing to lessen the inconvenience, has commenced manufacturing Ladies' Slippers at the very reduced price of six shillings and nine pence per pair. The quality of his work, and the unusual low price, is so far successful as to induce the patronage of a discerning public—Those merchants who have expressed a patriotic desire to encourage domestic manufactures, may now have an opportunity of sending their orders to Hugh Crawford, On Main street corner of Main Cross street.
An allowance will be made to those who buy to sell again, and credit given if required, by giving approved endorsed notes, payable at the insurance office. * * * Journey men and apprentices are wanted.
TO MR. Andrew Lewis. TAKE Notice, that on the 6th day of August next, at the office of Henry Clay in Lexington, attorney at law, we shall take the depositions of Thomas Hart, jun. and Sarah Wells, to be read as evidence in the suit in chancery depending in the Fayette circuit court, wherein we are complainants and you, Samuel Lewis, and Edmund Singleton, are defendants. Thomas Hart, senr. Sally Shaw, Heir and devisee of Nathaniel Shaw, by Isaac Wells, her next friend, July 10, 1806.
LATELY PUBLISHED BY JOHN GOODMAN, Of Frankfort, Kentucky, A MAP OF THE RAPIDS OF THE OHIO RIVER, and the countries on each side thereof, so far as to include the routes contemplated for Canal Navigation. To which are added, EXPLANATORY NOTES, BY MR. JARED BROOKS. United States of America, Kentucky District, etc. BE it remembered, that on the seventh day of June one thousand eight hundred and six, and in the thirtieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Goodman of the county of Franklin and town of Frankfort, in the district aforesaid, hath deposited in this office the title and map the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the following words, to wit: "A Map of the Rapids of the Ohio River and of the countries on each side thereof, so far as to include the routes contemplated for Canal Navigation." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned. Certified under my hand, as clerk of the District Court of the U. States, in and for the Kentucky District, and seal of office at Frankfort, this seventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Thos. Turnbull, C. K. D. C. The Maps may be had of the Proprietor, and at the Book-Store in Frankfort, also in Lexington, at the store of Mr. Elijah W. Craig, merchant; in Shelbyville, at the store of Mr. Adam Steele; and in Louisville, at the store of Messrs. Clark & Anderson; where may also be had, several pieces of NEW MUSIC, published by said Goodman, who intends to deposit, quarterly, at the above places a fresh supply. J. GOODMAN, has constantly on hand, PIANO FORTES for sale. He teaches the same, the Violin, Flute and Clarinet, at 12 dollars per quarter, if paid in advance, or 18 dollars, paid at the expiration of the quarter.
ON the first Monday in August next, at the house lately occupied by Henry Marshall dec. will be exposed to sale, on a credit of six months, (bonds with approved security being given) a variety of articles of HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, and sundry other species of property. All persons indebted to the estate, are required to make immediate payment. And those who have claims against the estate, are requested to present them for adjustment.
HENRY CLAY, Acting Exor.
KENTUCKY, Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1806. William Porter Complainant, vs. John Breckinridge &c. Defendants. IN CHANCERY. ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel—It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Isaac Robinson is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published in some authorised paper according to law. A Copy. Atteste. THOS. BODLEY, C.F.F.C.C.
KENTUCKY, Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1806. William Gouch Complainant, vs. Turner, Higgins, &c. Defendants. IN CHANCERY. ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel—It is ordered, that James Adam and Lucy his wife, be made defendants in this cause; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Benjamin Turner, and the said James Adam and Lucy his wife, 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, or that the same will be taken for confessed, and that this order be inserted in some authorised paper according to law. A Copy. Atteste. THOS. BODLEY, C.F.F.C.C.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. The 30th of June at night, my shop was broken open, and two valuable SILVER WATCHES taken out; one of them capped with silver, maker's name, George Edwin London, No. 483, a small chip out of the face at the figure 6; the other a common size watch, with a black silk chain and brass key; the paper in the case stained by being wet, some marks of rust on the balance wheel, the name and number not known. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said watches to me in Lexington. Edward West.
FOR RENT OR SALE. The Subscriber offers to rent the Tavern TRAVELLER'S HALL, for one year or a longer term, or to sell it for $23,000 payable in the following way, viz. Cash paid down, $4000 Negroes, store goods, cordage, tobacco, salt, iron, or, horses paid down, or approved endorsed notes at a short date, 3000 Land in the vicinity of Lexington, the balance in eight equal annual payments, with interest from the date, or four equal annual payments of half cash and half approved produce, with interest from the date, 17,000 $25,000 N. B. Any person who rents or purchases, may have the refusal of the furniture and stock of Liquors at a reasonable rate. Robert Bradley. Lexington, May 16, 1806.
KENTUCKY, Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1806. Albertus Bright, Samuel M c Gehee, & John M c Gehee, complainants, vs. Thomas English, defendant. IN CHANCERY. ON Motion, leave is given the parties to make James M c Gehee, a complainant, and leave is also given the complainants to amend their bill, which amendment was accordingly filed; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorized paper agreeable to law. A copy. Atteste, Thos. Bodley, C. F. F. C. C.
FOR SALE, At a low price for Cash, A HOUSE AND LOT, ON High Street, opposite Short Cross Street. The house is 20 feet in front, and 28 back—the lot 50 in front, and 182 back, with requisite buildings, and a fine garden on it. Apply to Mr. Robert Frazier, Main Street, the next house above Mr. Satterwhite's Inn. 3m July 8, 1806.
NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment of a BOND, executed by me, as security for John Clarke, late merchant of this county, to Henry Caldwell, now a resident of Kentucky. The bond, according to my recollection, is dated June 17th, 1791, payable on the 25th of December following, and is for a sum somewhat exceeding one hundred and seventy pounds, Virginia currency. A late decree of Prince Edward county court has exonerated me from payment of the said bond; which was discharged by Clarke, in his life time, to Caldwell. John Nash. Prince Edward, Virg. March 31st, 1806. 2m A L
THE STAGE For the Olympian Springs, WILL leave Maj. WAGNON'S in Lexington, every Monday morning, and return on Saturday. The Stage is now furnished with excellent horses, and a good careful driver. C. BANKS. Olympian Springs, July 5, 1806.
Lost on Wednesday Last, In or near Lexington, or between Lexington and Winchester, a PROMISSORY NOTE, given by John Gartner to the subscriber, in the month of April, or thereabouts, the present year, for the sum of eighteen dollars, to be discharged in boots and shoes. JONATHAN BAKER. July 23d, 1806. it*
Taken up by Arthur Parvin, living near the road leading from Lexington to Humbeek's mill, a Chestnut Sorrel Horse, Three or four years old, about thirteen hands high, a small star, neither docked nor branded, appraised to 25 dollars, before me; JOHN HUME, J. P. Bourbon county, May 12, 1806.
FOR SALE, A Negro Boy, About 12 years old, likely, healthy, and well grown—Apply to the printer here. 3d June, 1806.
I BEG LEAVE TO inform my friends, late customers, and the public, that I have just received Fresh and Fashionable SHOES OF ALL KINDS, For sale at my Boot and Shoe Store, on Short street, next door to Mr. Keiger's tavern, and nearly opposite the Market-House, Lexington, to wit: Men's fine and coarse Shoes, Boys' fine and coarse do. Ladies leather Slippers, at 6s. 6d. a pair, do. Fancy Kid Shoes, do. Kid, with heels and spring heels, of all colours, do. Spangled and plain Kid of all colours do. Spangled and plain Morocco Slippers of all colours, Misses Kid and Morocco Slippers. Children's Morocco of all colours and Leather Jeffersons, &c. &c. The above articles I warrant to be as good as ever came to the state, or made in the United States; as I have none but picked work, I do not want to flatter the publick with an advertisement, as the work will show for itself. MOROCCO SKINS of all colours, Leather, Shoe-binding of all colours, and Shoe Strings, Cork Soles, and Black Ball of a superior quality—also, a few pair SKATES. A L S O, Madeira and Sherry Wines, Jamaica Rum, French Brandy, Lime Juice, Coffee, Tea and Sugar, Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Ginger, Pepper, Cinnamon and Cloves, Salmon, Mackerel and Herring. Which I intend to sell at reduced prices. William Ross. June 30, 1806.
THE SUBSCRIBER Makes & sells women's good lined and bound flippers at 69 a pair by retail. The quality of his work and the unusual low price, will (he conceives) secure him the encouragement of a discerning public, who have annually exported from this place from 20 to 25,000 dollars a year for the article of women's shoes; by their affording him encouragement in this partial experiment, they will soon induce other shoemakers to follow the example, and thereby stop the importation and save the money amongst ourselves. N. Prentiss, Adjoining the Prison, Lexington. N. B. Wholesale orders complied with on terms advantageous to merchants. Journey men and apprentices wanted. May 23, 1806. tf
A GREAT BARGAIN. For sale 230 acres of first rate land, Four miles east of Lexington, adjoining Messrs. Bird and John Price, and Gen. Clark's Military survey—100 acres cleared, in two improvements, under good fence, well timbered and never failing water; good hewed log houses shingled roofs and stone chimneys on each, with 100 large bearing apple trees, and a number of peach trees. I will sell them separate or together. Part of the purchase money to be paid in hand and a credit will be given for the balance. The title is indisputable and a general warranty deed will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber one mile from Lexington. JOHN STARKS. July 1st, 1806. N. B. The above laid rents for two dollars cash an acre per year. tf
NOTICE. ALL those who are creditors of Henry A. Johnson, &c. are requested to bring forward their respective demands authenticated to a law directs, that necessary provisions may be made for payment; and those who are debtors are requested to make immediate payment. Wm. G. Johnson, Executor. Ann Johnson, Executrix. July 13, 1806. 3tt
STOLEN Out of my stable in Lexington, on the night of the 17th current, a dark bay horse, supposed to be about fifteen hands high, and eight or nine years old, with a few white hairs on his forehead, his mane inclining to the left side, rather a short tail, and some white hairs just above the left hock, appearing to have been occasioned by a rope tied round it, no brands recollected. I will satisfy any person amply who will deliver me the horse, or give such information that I get him—and will give 20 dollars reward for apprehending the thief. J. BLEDSOE. Lexington, July 23, 1806.
A neat variety of PAMPHLETS For sale at this office.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. 700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limelstown 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 Chinnevert. 3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood. 1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M c Millin. 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 that tract are considerable improvements. A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, nda adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had.—For further particulars enquire of Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscriber.) JOHN JORDAN Jun. Lexington Kentucky, January 13, 1803.
FOR SALE. A Good Bargain may be had in that HANDSOME SEAT OF LAND WHEREON I now live, of 457 acres, lying on David's fork of Elkhorn, in Fayette county, eight miles from Lexington; there is about 120 acres of open land—the dwelling house is brick, two stories, 47 by 22, finished in a neat plain manner—two grist mills in good repair, having lately been built anew, the dam and all the under works of the mills are locust timbers; and the mills are generally allowed to grind faster than any mills in the quarter; one pair of the stones are French burrs—the springs and stock water are very extensive, and was never known to fail.—There is likewise on the place a distillery, convenient to the mills. I will take 15 dollars per acre for it in cash, selling the whole together, or I will sell 100 acres with the mills and distillery on it, for £600 cash, which is the greatest bargain that has been offered for sale any where in the quarter—two hills, one of 127 gallons, the other of 60 gallons. Rate the improvements at only a moderate price and the land will not come to 40 shillings per acre—a few negroes between the age of 12 and 18 years would be received in payment—it is needless to mention further particulars, as any person wishing to buy can view the premises. For sale also, the stud horse LAMPLIGHTER. It is well known that his figure and blood is equal to any horse in the state, and as a foal getter is in as high repute as any other horse known of—I will take 1000 dollars for him, and no less—two or three good geldings would be received in payment. John Rogers.
CASH WILL be given for three or four Likely Young Negro Men, Under good character, from the age of 17 to 23. Enquire at the store of S. & G. Trotter. Lexington, July 1, 1806. tf
TO BE SOLD, On Friday the 15th day of August next, ALL MY STOCK OF HORSES, Consisting of three full bred studs, several fine geldings, and a number of fine brood mares and fillies, about half of them full bred. Nine months credit will be given the purchasers upon giving bond with approved security to T. Shrefshly. July 14, 1806. t Aug. 15.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living on the head of Jessamine creek in Jessamine county, on the 23d of June, a negro man named PETER, about 43 or 4 years of age, slender made, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of an uncommon brisk, lively walk, rather of a down look when spoken to. I will give ten dollars if taken in the state, & all reasonable charges if delivered to me; or if taken out of the state twenty dollars and all reasonable charges. James Coger. July 9, 1806. tf. pd. 3s.
TO BE HIRED, A NEGRO WOMAN to the end of this year. She is well acquainted with cooking and washing, and can be recommended. Apply to the Printer. July 15, 1806. tf
NOTICE. Those gentlemen who have borrowed Surgeon's instruments from Doctor Samuel Brown, while he resided in Lexington, are requested to return the same as quick as possible, to Doctor Elifha Warfield, now in Lexington. June 20, 1806. tf.
SALT! The public are informed that the works at the United States Saline, below the mouth of the Wabash, are now conducted with so much spirit and success, that the quantity of salt now is greatly superior to the demand: several thousand bushels having been accumulated in store; the price is reduced to five shillings Virginia currency, per bushel. April 19, 1806.
LAST NOTICE. ALL those indebted to the late firms of Seitz & Lauman, John A. Seitz, Seitz & Johnson, John A. Seitz & Co., John Jordan jun. John Jordan junior & Co. and John & William Jordan, are requested to come forward immediately and pay off their respective accounts to CURTIS FIELD, who is hereby duly authorised to receive the same. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured, that indulgence will not be given beyond the first of March, when suits will be indiscriminately instituted. J. Jordan jr. N. B.—TOBACCO, HEMP, and HOGS' LARD, will be received at the market price, in payment. Lexington, January 28, 1805. tf
MADISON CIRCUIT CT. June Term 1806 Joseph Moore, complainant, vs. William Dryder's heirs and Samuel Rice, defendants. IN CHANCERY. ON motion of the complainant, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Rice, is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ordered that the said absent defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, to show cause, if any he can, why the complainant's bill shall not be taken as confessed, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette two months, agreeable to an act of the general assembly of Kentucky, &c. A copy. Teste, Will. Irvine C. M. C. C.
BLUE DYING. MRS. KEISER, takes this method of informing the public, that she has commenced the Blue Dying business, next door below Mr. Huston, the tanner, where she will dye cotton, yarn, and thread, or any kind of home made cloth, which she will warrant to stand its color, as the dyes with hot dye. She will dye the above articles as cheap as they can be done any where in Lexington, and receive produce in payment. February 25, 1806.
TOD'S WARM & COLD BATHS, In his Stone-House, on Water-Street, Lexington, HAVING completed four Baths for the accommodation of persons wishing to use them—The terms will be, for a single ticket of admission, a quarter of a dollar; but persons who take six tickets may be supplied for one dollar. Each ticket will admit one person. Ladies and Gentlemen will find every attendance provided at all hours of the day and night, if called for. Wm. Tod. July 1, 1806.
J. BLEDSOE, Has fixed his residence in Lexington. HE will continue to Practise Law in the Circuit Courts, which he has heretofore attended; in the Court of Appeals and the Federal Court at Frankfort—His office is the one lately occupied by Mr. James Hughes. He means to be punctual in the discharge of his professional duties. Lexington, June 25, 1806.
BOURBON CIRCUIT COURT, May Term, 1806. Thomas Rule Complainant, vs. James Twineham & others. Defendants, IN CHANCERY. The defendant, Twineham, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that he do appear here on the third day of the next August Term, and answer the complainant's bill—That a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for eight weeks successively, in some one of the Gazettes of this State. A copy. THO: ARNOLD, CLK.
To be sold at the plantation of Charles Webb, dec. on Monday the 11th day of August next, on the waters of Elkhorn (David's fork) Fayette county, ten miles east of Lexington, the following property, to wit: Horses, mares and colts, among which are several mares and colts equal, if not superior to any in the state for blood, figure, size and activity.—Also, the stock of cattle, sheep, hogs, household furniture and farming utensils, &c. &c. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums above forty shillings, by giving bond with approved security. Those who have any demands against said estate will please to make them known. POLLY WEBB, Adm rx . ISAAC WEBB, Adm r . June 18th, 1806.
NOTICE. Those gentlemen who have borrowed Surgeon's instruments from Doctor Samuel Brown, while he resided in Lexington, are requested to return the same as quick as possible, to Doctor Elifha Warfield, now in Lexington. June 20, 1806. tf.
SALT! The public are informed that the works at the United States Saline, below the mouth of the Wabash, are now conducted with so much spirit and success, that the quantity of salt now is greatly superior to the demand: several thousand bushels having been accumulated in store; the price is reduced to five shillings Virginia currency, per bushel. April 19, 1806.