Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-08-07 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o 934.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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. Bogg'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 Mouselin Cloaks, Lace and Gauze Veils, Turbans, Grape and Mullin Caps, Ostrich Feathers, & Artificial Flowers, Stuffings for Cravats, Supenders, Black and Red Morocco Leather Bonnets for Children. N. B. Scape and Bonnets made, and Umbrellas covered at the shortest notice. 6m
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, Velveteens, Jacquet, tambored & book muslins,  Humhams, 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
They keep a constant supply of bar iron, steel, callings and sheet iron of the best qualities, assorted, and Dry Mann's lick salt.
Millers can be supplied with boulting cloths of the different numbers.
Lexington, April 7th, 1804. tf
Nicholas Bright,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER. RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes to merit their continuance. He has just returned from Philadelphia, and has brought with him a supply of the most choice materials for the prosecution of his business. He will now have it in his power to supply his customers with any article in his business of newest fashions, executed in a superior manner, and on the shortest notice. He continues his shop on Main street, next door to Mr. Bogg's opposite to Capt. Marshall's tavern.
He has on hand a large assortment of ladies' morocco, kid skin, and stuff shoes.
Lexington, May 28, 1804
NOTICE.
THE Shareholders in the Kentucky Insurance Company, will be paid a half yearly dividend of eight dollars on each share, on application at their office, in Lexington. The Directors also give notice, that they will sell four hundred Shares in said Company, by vendue, at their office, on Tuesday the 14th day of August next, at 3 o'clock P. M. payable in approved endorsed notes 1-3d at 60, 90 and 120 days.
By order of the President and Directors.
WM. MACLEAN, CLK.
July 3d, 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.
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 grist mill with two pair of stones, one of which are burr—the said mill, dam, and all were built anew about twelve months ago—the dam and all under works are of oak timber, which will stand at least fifty years without being impaired—there is about 130 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 by applying to the subscriber, any person may be informed and shown.
John Rogers.
Fayette county, Davy's Fork of 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 Canevorth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M'Millin.
1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river.
325 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared.
116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern.
An Inn and Out Lot in said town.
Also a House and well improved Lot in this place.
The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had.
For further particulars enquire of Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscriber).
JOHN JORDAN Jun.
JOHN A. SEITZ.
Lexington Kentucky.
January 13, 1803.
Writing Paper,
For Sale by the Ream.
FOR SALE.
AND possession given immediately 215 acres of land, lying on the waters of Cane Run, and immediately on the road leading from Lexington to Georgetown—There is tolerable 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 application to the subscriber, living on the premises.
I will also sell all my flock, at reduced prices for cash or short credit—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 Fitzchevs noted running horse Old Frederick, out of a full blooded mare, and now in foal by Medley.
Tbos. I. Garrett
Fayette, July 9th, 1804.
TO BE SOLD,
BY a power of attorney from the executors of Patrick Henry deceased, a
TRACT OF LAND,
On Mill creek, near Drennon's Lick, about 18 miles from the mouth of Kentucky, 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, patented 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. tf
ALEX. PARKER & Co.
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, in addition to their former assortment,
Book muslin, plain and figured cambric 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 & still patterns.
Which they will sell on the most moderate terms, for Cash.
Lexington, July 14, 1804.
FOR SALE—For Cash.
A valuable Lot of ground, at the lower end of Main Street in this town containing two acres, it is handsomely situated, and under good fence. For further information apply to the subscriber on Main Street, next door to Mr. Benj. Futhey's.
THOMAS LONNEY.
Lexington July 16, 1804. tf
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, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
NOTICE.
To all Whom it may concern,
TAKE notice,
that at the November court held for the county of Harrison, being the first Monday of said month, we shall apply to the court of said county to appoint commissioners, under an act of Assembly entitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts for the conveyance & division of land," to convey a certain tract of land lying in said county, which land was sold by James Trabue, of Virginia (since deceased) to Thomas Mounts, for which land said Trabue gave his bond for the conveyance in fee simple, which bond has since passed through several assignments, the legal title still remaining in said Trabue.
Robt. & Jos. Patterson.
July 14, 1804. t3
FOR SALE,
FOR CASH & NEGROES,
1000 Acres of first rate land, lying on the Kentucky river, and near where Capt. Danl. Weilliger now lives, and about 4 miles below Frankfort, 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 particulars enquire of the subscriber, James Roberts in Frankfort or Messrs. Parker & Gray, Lexington.
THOS. Q. ROBERTS.
Lexington, May 28, 1804.
Tract of Land,
Containing two thousand acres, situated on the head waters of Fox run, a branch of Bradhears's creek; which land was conveyed by William Murray, of Philadelphia, to Joseph Simons, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and by him to the aforesaid Simon Gatz. Any person inclining 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 Gatz.
June 4, 1804. tf
I WISH TO SELL MY
Tanyard
IN this place—the price will be moderate, and the payments made easy to the purchaser, on being satisfactorily secured, and the interest punctually paid.
WILL. MORTON.
Lexington, 4th June, 1804. f
Caleb Williams
ROOF AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,
RETURNS his thanks to his customers, for their past favors, and hopes to merit their continuance. He takes this method to inform them that he has removed his Shop to the house lately occupied by Walker Baylor esq. opposite the Market house, on Main street, where he will continue to carry on his business in all its various branches. He has just received from Philadelphia, a quantity of Boot Legs of the first quality, and now has it completely in his power to supply his customers with any article of his business. He has now on hand a handsome assortment of good BOOTS and SHOES.
Lexington, July 9th, 1804.
JOHN A. SEITZ & CO.
HAVE on hand a large and handsome assortment of
Merchandize,
which they will sell unusually low for Cash, Hemp, Tobacco, Whiskey, Country Linen, Salt-Petre, & Bees Wax.
Lexington, March 13th, 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 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. B.
Clark County, ft.
Taken up by William Mires, living on the Four Mile creek, Mire's mill, one bay horse, four years old, fifteen hands and a half high, mixed with a few grey hairs round the root of his tail, docked, not branded that is perceivable; appraised to 50l.
Certified, D. HAMPTON, J. P.
May the 25th, 1804.
General Instructor
For sale at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.
Land Office at Cincinnati,
June 1st, 1804,
IN pursuance of an act of Congress, 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 sections. The sales will commence on Monday the 3rd day of September next, and be continued from day to day until the whole is offered for sale.
The sections number eight, eleven, twenty-six and twenty-nine, lying north of the land patented to John Cleves 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 Miami rivers, will be first offered, beginning with the fourth range.
CHARES KILGORE,
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, heiress at law of John Todd, dec. compta.
against
Jane Breckinridge, late Jane Floyd, John Stewart and Mourning his wife, late Mourning Floyd, George C. Floyd, and John Floyd, heirs and devisees of John Floyd, dec. defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants John Stewart and Mourning 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 inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, by her 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. B.
DIRECT TAX.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress passed on the 3d of March last, entitled, "An act further to amend an act, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a direct tax, within the United States," the collectors of said tax are directed to transmit to the Supervisor, correct transcripts of lists of all lands or lots which they have sold for the non-payment of said tax—And it is further provided, that any person making payment to the Supervisor; of the tax of lands and interest upon any tract of land or lot so sold, should be permitted to redeem the same, provided such payment or tender of payment be made within the period prescribed by law—which in this state will expire generally in January and February next—In pursuance of the provisions of the above recited act, public notice is hereby given, that I am in possession of all the collectors, lists of lands and lots, which have been sold for non-payment of the said tax, within this state, (save two which are expected daily) and that any person wishing to redeem lands or lots which have been sold, may do so by applying to the subscriber in Lexington.
JAMES MORRISON,
Supervisor.
Lexington, July 16th, 1804.
TO MERCHANTS.
THE subscriber offers for sale the whole of the stock now on hand, comprising a general assortment of
Merchandize,
Consisting of
DRY GOODS,
HARD WARE, &
GROCERIES;
Which have been laid in at the lowest prices.
A credit of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, will be given, for approved endorsed notes, negotiable at the office of the Kentucky Insurance Company; or, if more convenient to the purchaser, a considerable proportion would be received in approved produce, delivered at New Orleans in February, March, or April next.
D. C. DEAN.
Lexington, July 20, 1804.
TAKEN
up by Leven Riley, on Hinkston, below the mouth of Somerset, a Bay Horse, 4 years old past, 15 hands high, blaze face; appraised to 50 dollars.
Sam. Dennett J. P.
Bourbon county, May 25, 1804.

(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of government, for the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
[Concluded.]
For compensation to the officers of the mint:—
The director, two thousand dollars:
The treasurer, one thousand two hundred dollars:
The assayer, one thousand five hundred dollars:
The chief coiner, one thousand five hundred dollars:
The melter and refiner, one thousand five hundred dollars:
The engraver, one thousand two hundred dollars:
One clerk, at seven hundred dollars:
And two, at five hundred dollars each:
For the wages of persons employed at the different branches of melting, coining, carpenters, mill-wrights and smith's work, including the sum of eight hundred dollars per annum, allowed to an assistant coiner and the die-forger, who also oversees the execution of the iron work, six thousand five hundred dollars:
For the repairs of furnaces, cost of rollers and screws, timber, bar-iron, lead, steel, pot-ash, and for all other contingencies of the mint, two thousand nine hundred dollars:
For compensation to the governor, judges and secretary of the Mississippi territory, including a sum of eighty-two dollars, for the compensation of one of the judges which has been carried to the credit of the surplus fund, five thousand two hundred and thirty two dollars:
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars:
For compensation to the governor, judges and secretary of the Indiana territory, five thousand one hundred and fifty dollars:
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars:
For the discharge of such demands against the United States, on account of the civil department, not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in a due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, two thousand dollars:
For additional compensation to the clerks of the several departments of state, treasury, war and navy, and of the general post office, not exceeding for each department, respectively, fifteen per centum, in addition to the sums allowed by the act, intituled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of clerks," eleven thousand eight hundred and eighty five dollars:
For compensation granted by law to the chief justice, associate judges and district judges of the United States, including the chief justice & two associate judges of the district of Columbia, and to the attorney general, and including also one thousand dollars for the compensation of the district judge of Ohio, for the year one thousand eight hundred and three, fifty four thousand five hundred dollars:
For the compensation granted to the several district attorneys of the United States, two thousand eight hundred dollars:
For compensation to the marshals of the districts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Kentucky, Ohio, east and west Tennessee, one thousand four hundred dollars:
For defraying the expenses of the supreme, circuit and district courts of the United States, including the district of Columbia, and of jurors and witnesses, in aid of the funds arising from fines, forfeitures and penalties; and likewise, for defraying the expenses of prosecution for offences against the United States, & for safe keeping of prisoners, forty thousand dollars:
For the payment of sundry pensions granted by the late government, nine hundred dollars:
For the payment of an annuity granted to the children of the late colonel John Harding and major Alexander Trueman, by an act of Congress passed the fourteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred, six hundred dollars:
For the payment of the annual allowance to the invalid pensioners of the United States, from the fifth of March, one thousand eight hundred and four to the fourth of March, one thousand eight hundred and five, ninety eight thousand dollars:
For the maintenance and support of light-houses, beacons, buoys and public piers, and stakeage of channels, bars and shoals, and certain contingent expenses, fifty-five thousand nine hundred and fifty-one dollars and thirty-three cents:
For the erection of a light-house on Newpoint Comfort, five thousand dollars, being the amount of a former appropriation carried to the credit of the surplus fund:
For the payment of balances due on the contracts for erecting the light-houses on Oldpoint Comfort,
and Smith's point, and for the inspection of the work, the balance of the former appropriations being carried to the credit of the surplus fund, two thousand dollars:
For erecting a light-house on Gull's Island, in the sound between Long-Island and the Maine, in addition to the sum heretofore appropriated for that purpose, three thousand five hundred dollars:
For defraying the expenses incident to the purchase or erection of certain ware-houses and wharves, under the act respecting quarantine and health laws, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated for that purpose, five thousand dollars: and so much of the sums received on account of storage for merchandise deposited in the public ware-houses under said act as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to the erection and repairs of the ware-houses, and to carry the said act into effect:
For defraying the expenses incident to the valuation of lands and houses, and enumeration of slaves within the United States as directed by the act of the ninth of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight; the balance of former appropriations having been carried to the credit of the surplus fund, three thousand dollars:
For the purpose of carrying into effect the act of the third of March, one thousand eight hundred and three, in relation to the lands south of the state of Tennessee, in addition to the sum therein appropriated, ten thousand dollars:
For the discharge of such miscellaneous demands against the United States, not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, four thousand dollars:
For furniture for the president's house, being the balance of a former appropriation, carried to the credit of the surplus fund, one hundred and forty-five dollars & seventeen cents:
For expenses of intercourse with foreign nations, including the compensation of the consuls at the several Barbary powers, forty-six thousand five hundred and fifty dollars:
For other expenses of the intercourse between the United States and Algiers, and other Barbary powers, one hundred thousand dollars:
For carrying into effect the treaty between the United States and the king of Spain, the balance of former appropriations having been carried to the credit of the surplus fund, thirty-two thousand seven hundred and forty-seven dollars and thirty-six cents:
For the relief and protection of distressed American seamen, ten thousand dollars:
For salaries of the agents, in Paris and Madrid, for prosecuting claims in relation to captures, three thousand three hundred and fifty dollars:
For satisfying a balance due to John Habberham, late agent for supplying the troops in Georgia, nine thousand and fifty-five dollars and seventeen cents:
For the relief of sick or disabled American seamen at New-Orleans, in addition to the appropriations heretofore made for that purpose, one thousand dollars:
For discharging such sums, as may, on settlement of their accounts by the accounting officers of the treasury, be found due to persons whose property was taken for the use of the militia employed on the expedition to suppress the former insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania, one thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted. That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged out of the fund of six hundred thousand dollars, reserved by the act making provision for the debt of the United States, and out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted. That the sum which shall be found due on a settlement of the accounts of the militia who served on an expedition commanded by major Thomas Johnson, against the Indians, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated; the appropriation made by the act of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred, having been carried to the credit of the surplus fund.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. March 14, 1804. Approved. TH: JEFFERSON.
OBITUARY.
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
Imperial honour's awful hand Shall point his lonely bed.
This morning, the mournful intelligence of the death of Major-General ALEXANDER HAMILTON, has saddened this city, and will long afflict the nation. He was killed by the Vice-President of the United States in a duel, fought on the Jersey shore, on the morning of the 11th of July. Whether General Hamilton was, or not, a victim to private malignity, fomented by party-rancour, his untimely death will be permanently regretted by every American, who remembers the signal services, both in the cabinet and in the field, which this accomplished scholar, this valiant soldier, this sagacious statesman, has rendered to a country, which without his courage and councils, would have long since moulder into insignificance, or maddened into anarchy.
From various and well supported testimony it appears, that the cause of this fatal duel was a letter, some time since published, in which it was stated that General H. had said in conversation, he thought Col. Burr, a dangerous man, and who ought not to be trusted. This letter, originally printed in Albany, was afterwards republished in New-York.
Col. Burr, in the close of the month of June, wrote to Gen. Hamilton, requesting to know whether he had ever uttered anything like the expressions attributed to him. The General replied that he had no remembrance of the conversation alluded to, and as no particular expressions were indicated in the letter, he could not undertake to say whether he had or had not held such a conversation, but if Col. B. would specify any particular discourse, or state any particular words, they should be instantly either avowed or disavowed. Col. Burr replied that it was not in his power to specify the particular conversation; but insisted that General Hamilton should declare, whether he ever had, in any conversation whatever, used any expressions derogatory to the character of Col. Burr. To this comprehensive and peremptory demand General Hamilton declared he was not bound to answer, but again expressed his willingness at once frankly to avow, or disavow any particular conversation, which might be specified. Dissatisfied with this, Col. B. replied, that unless General Hamilton gave him a direct answer, he must fight him. General H. declared this improper, that he could give no other answer, and, therefore, must accept the challenge. But as his services had been engaged in several important causes before a court, then in session, he could not immediately fight, but, on the rising of the court, he would inform Col. Burr of the time of meeting. All this passed about a fortnight ago. General Hamilton then fulfilled, as usual, his duty as an advocate, on Monday made his will, on Tuesday attended at his office, was apparently serene and cheerful, and gave several elaborate law opinions. On Wednesday, at the dawn, he repaired to Hoboken, in New Jersey, to meet Col. Burr. On the way General Hamilton declared to his friend and second, that he should not fire at the challenger, nor had the slightest wish to molest him.
General H. received the fire of his antagonist, fell, pronounced himself a dead man, and being conveyed to the house of a friend at Greenwich, he immediately requested that Bishop Moore might be sent for. Meanwhile, he was attended by Mr. Mason of the Dutch church, with whom he conversed on the topic of his approaching dissolution, expressed his firm belief in CHRISTIANITY, and his fervent hope of forgiveness, through THE MERITS AND MEDIATION OF OUR BLESSED REDEEMER. He then added if he could receive the HOLY SACRAMENT, he thought he could die in tranquility.
During the conversation, Mr. Mason wished that General H. would bear testimony against the practice of duelling, which would be a crowning service to those, which he had already rendered to his country. The General replied, that no man more abhorred the practice, and at his death it would be discovered, he had left a solemn protest against a custom so ferocious and unprincipled. He then assured Mr. Mason that for a long period, he had been convinced nothing would appease his antagonist, and though he had strenuously and sincerely endeavoured it was impossible to shun the encounter.
When the Bishop arrived, General Hamilton fervently expressed his gratitude to the weeping prelate, and again declared, that the doctrines of our religion enabled him to meet death with fortitude, and that, if he could receive the sacrament, religion would ensure, as he cherished a lively and holy hope of the mediation of GOD OUR SAVIOUR. The Bishop immediately administered the sacrament, and from that moment, the General averred himself happy.
On the 12th, at 3 o'clock, he died, surrounded by a multitude of sorrowing friends, anxiously surveying one, so dearly loved, and so fatally lost.
Solemn, beyond description, was the closing scene of his life. In the morning, he requested that his friends would be present at a conversation between him and the Bishop. General Hamilton then declared, with solemnity, that when he went to the field, he had determined not to fire at Col. Burr, that he retained a
grain of malice, that he was dying in peace with all men, and, he hoped, with his God; that he was perfectly reconciled to death, though he knew his friends would deplore its manner, which he did himself; as both from religious and political reasons, he held duelling in detestation.
The Bishop then prayed with the Christian sufferer, and it aught could have changed the decree of Providence, it would have been these pious ories, so fervent and so pathetic. All present on their knees and with many tears, implored Heaven to bless and preserve their friend.
While the rest were absorbed in grief, the General alone appeared tranquil.
His intrepid soul was unappalled at the approach of death, and calmly bidding his friends farewell he intreated them not to mourn, for he was happy. He retained his senses to the last, and expired without a groan.
Thus has perished in the prime of life, and in the midst of his usefulness, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, the man of exalted sentiments, and extensive views, whose theories guided the statesman, whose eloquence influenced senates, whose delicacy might have polished courts, and whose versatile talents blessed mankind. He has fallen, not in the course of nature, not jeopardizing his life in the high places of the field, but by a private and petty hand, and his perplexed and forrowing country makes the pathetic interrogatory of the royal Psalmist: KNOW YE NOT THAT THERE IS A GREAT MAN, FALLEN THIS DAY IN ISRAEL?
Upon opening the General's will, there was found enclosed in a letter to his wife, written on the 4th inst. in which he tells her, that he had endeavoured, by all possible means, to avoid this duel, but that he found it impossible, unless by acting in a manner, which would justify forfeit her esteem. That he should certainly fall, and should receive the letter, after his death. He begs her forgiveness for being the cause of so much pain to her, and earnestly entreats her to bear herself up under that load of grief, with which she would be overwhelmed, placing a firm reliance on a kind Providence, who would never desert her.
The friends of General Hamilton have joined in a request to Governor Morris to deliver an oration at his funeral to-morrow. He has promised to do so, if he can sufficiently conquer his feelings. The funeral is to be to-morrow morning at ten o'clock.
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. RIDGELY.
A MEETING OF THE
BACHELORS' CLUB,
WILL be held at the house of Mr. Joshua Wilson, on Thursday evening the 9th inst. at 6 o'clock, on business of importance. The members are required to be punctual in attendance. Those Bachelors who wish to become members, will make application on that day.
By order of the President, William Hart, Sec.
Lexington, 3d August, 1804.
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 RASTIN.
ON the second Monday in August 1804, will be sold at the court house in Lexington, for Cash,
Four likely, young
NEGROES;
Two Men, one Woman and a Child—sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Terms of sale will be made known on that day.
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.
August 6, 1804. George Mansell.
THE Grand Lodge of Kentucky, will convene, in the Lodge Room at Lexington, on the third Tuesday 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 attendance, at that time and place.
By order of the worshipful Grand Master, Dani. Bradford, Grand Sec. Lexington, Aug. 6, 1804.
Scott county, set.
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.
20 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or STRAYED, a Bright bay horse, 8 years old, 15 hands high, black mane and tail, mealy nosed, has some white hairs on his legs, walks well, trots fast and paces; his tail is short and newly cut; he has no white spots on him, is lame in his right hind foot. He was taken out of the pasture of Mr. Pat. McCullough, on Wednesday night the 18th inst. The above reward will be given for apprehending the thief, on his being convicted; or if the horse should be taken up, a handsome reward will be given for him by Macbean & Poyzer. Lexington, 20th, July, 1804.
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 September 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-Orleans, per the boat Jefferson, Robert Sprigg, Master. 123 boxes 1st quality Havannah Sugar, 8 barrels do. Spanish Indigo, 6 puncheons Rum, 3 pipes Dozon 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.
NOTICE.
LOST a Due Bill drawn by Saml. and Geo. Trotter, in my name, for 365 dollars, No. 542, dated 20th August, 1803, with a credit entered on the back of the same for 29 dollars paid; and whereas said Trotters have paid me the full amount of said bill. All persons are forewarned from trading for or purchasing said bill.
John Hymes.
Lexington, 9th June, 1804.
FOR SALE.
THE property whereon I now live, in Lexington, this property has been occupied for a number of years as a tavern, it being in a good part of the town for that business. I will take a small farm in part, and the balance in Cash or Negroes; for further particulars 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.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Fayette Circuit court, June term, 1804. George Moffett, complainant, against John Fowler, Moses M'Ilvain, John Crittenden, Alexander Dunlap, Humphrey Marshall, John Vance, John Stone, Vivion 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. Telle. Thos. Bradley, C.F.C.C.
I SHALL proceed on the twentieth day of November next, to take the depositions of Samuel M'Dowell, 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 Elkton, 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 Fincastle county, on the waters of Elkton creek, beginning at a sugar tree and buckeye, and running thence No. 20 East, 300 poles, crossing a branch, to 2 sugar trees, No. 70 West, 540 poles, crossing 3 branches and a creek to two buckeyes, No. 20 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.
I WILL start with the stage from Mr. Bradleys door every Monday and Thursday morning at day light, and run to the OLYMPIAN SPRINGS during the present season without fail—Passengers may engage places on each preceding evening at latest.
Geo. Sowerby.
July 29th, 1804.

True to his charge He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back.  LEXINGTON, AUGUST 7.
We have this day completed the publication of the Laws passed at the last session of Congress.
Extract of a letter to the Editor, dated Nashville, August 1. "The Legislature of this State have adopted the Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, without a dissenting voice. A Glorious Triumph of Principle over Party."
On the 17th ultimo, a duel was fought at Kaskaskia, between Mr. William Lowrey, formerly of this place, and son of Mr. Nathaniel Lowrey, and a Mr. Hurd from Georgia, in which the former received a mortal wound. As far as information can be obtained as to the particulars attending this melancholy event, it appears that the parties were engaged in a political dispute at a tavern; that in consequence of the altercation, Hurd bestowed on Lowrey several indecent expressions, which gave rise to a challenge. Hurd gave the challenge, and it being accepted of by Lowrey, the parties met, when the latter received a mortal wound in the side, of which he died the next day. It is stated also that Hurd received a flesh wound, which did not prove dangerous.
DIED —At New Orleans on the 4th inst. after a short illness, Mr. JOHN A. SEITZ, a citizen of the state of Kentucky. This gentleman was a native of Germany, but had been induced, at an early period of his life, by an ardent love of liberty, to elect the United States as his adopted country. In Kentucky, where he long resided, his character was the subject of universal esteem and admiration. His mind which was vigorous, active, and discriminating, had been highly cultivated by well selected reading, and deep reflection. His attachment to the principles of rational liberty was ardent and inflexible. In private life—in the sacred character of a friend—he was peculiarly amiable and interesting—Candid, firm, affectionate and sincere, his advice, his fortune, his best exertions, were ever devoted to those who were selected as the objects of his friendship. To inferiors and dependents he was always condescending and benevolent. The tear of compassion never failed to flow at the tale of distress—and his generous hand cheerfully obeyed the dictates of his sympathetic heart. A friend who knew him well, who loved him, sincerely loved him, discharges the painful task of announcing the loss sustained by the death of this valuable citizen this virtuous man. The writer feels his individual share of this misfortune too sensibly, to be able to do justice to the merits of the deceased. He is but too sensible that neither the recollection of his virtues, the esteem of his fellow citizens, nor the tears of his numerous friends, can repair the loss which society has sustained.
Can florid urn or animated bust, Back to its mansion call the fleeting breath? Can honor's voice provoke the silent dust Or flattery soothe the dull cold ear of death?  (Natchez Herald.)
A gentleman of this town has politely favored us with the following extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchez, dated 28th June, 1804.
"Crops of Cotton and Corn are very promising—larger crops of the former will be raised this year, than have been for several years past. Bacon sells at from 8 to 10 dollars per cwt.—Whiskey, 75 to 87 1/2 cts. per gallon—Flour, 6 to 10 dollars per barrel—Corn, 75 cents to 1 dollar per barrel, and very scarce—Rope, and Kentucky bagging in no demand."
Capt. Dagget, arrived at Newburyport on the 16th inst. from Marseilles, informs, that while he lay in that port, Captain Jackson arrived there from Messina, and acquainted him, that he had seen a letter from Mr. Gibbs of Palermo, which mentioned that the Tunisians had formally declared war against the United States on the 16th March; and that they had sent out a considerable force against the American vessels. The time letter adds that the Neapolitans had sent a number of ships against the Tunisian privateers.
Capt. D. further adds, that an Italian vessel, which arrived at Marseilles on the 21st of April, brought intelligence of the fitting out of several Tunisian ships; and that the American Consul had quitted the Regency.
Intelligence is reported to have been received by a foreign Ambassador, that Bonaparte had been proclaimed EMPEROR OF FRANCE, in all the streets and public squares of Paris. All idea of confounding the people is laid aside, the Senators Consuls of the Conservative Senate , and the decree of the Tribunate , are considered sufficient authority to change the French Republic into a MONARCHY; and the elective Chief Magistrature of a Common-wealth into the HEREDITARY SOVEREIGN of an Empire. It is now reported at Paris, that the Coronation is to take place next August, upon Bonaparte's birthday, and to be performed at Aix la Chapelle , where Charlemagne was crowned fourteen centuries ago.
A general amnesty is to be proclaimed for all criminals without exception; the list of emigrants to be closed forever, and all proscribed persons, with the exception of the Bourbon family , may return to France, and enjoy the rights of subjects. A promotion upon a large scale is to be announced; every officer in the army will be advanced a step. Louis XVIII, has expressed a determination to protest against the new assumption of power by BONAPARTE.
Boston, July 12.  LATEST FROM FRANCE. Extract of a letter from Salem, dated July 12.
"Capt. Hogin arrived this morning from Rochefort; left there May 16: brought no papers; but reports, that the French SOLDIERS had declared themselves against BONAPARTE's being made Emperor, &c. and that MOREAU had been set at liberty."
From the Mediterranean —Captain Atkins who arrived last evening, in 38 days from Malaga, informs, that Mr. Kirkpatrick had received a letter from the American Consul at Tunis, in which he stated, that the Tunisians appeared to enter into a war with the United States, and that two or three of their corsairs were at sea cruising for American vessels. A letter from commodore Preble mentioned, that his force was not sufficient for the effectual blockade of the ports of Tunis and Tripoli.
LONDON, May 20. All the officers of the American frigate Philadelphia, have been liberated by the Dey of Tripoli, on the interference of the French Consul.
May 27. Most of the Northern coasts have received assurances from Russia, of effectual protection in the event of being attacked by France. The emperor has issued orders to all his residents in Germany and in Italy, directing them to afford assistance and protection to all French emigrants who may be desirous to settle in the Russian territories.
A letter from Peterburgh of the 25th April, says "Count Worenzo, our Minister at the court of London, is recalled, to fill a place in our Ministry. The next courier from England is expected to bring an answer, which will be immediately followed by a declaration of war against France. Louis XVIII. will be acknowledged King of France by all the members of the Coalition, and all conquests but in his name will be renounced."
The Russian army on the frontiers of Poland has been considerably reinforced; and on the 7th of May, orders were issued to the troops to hold themselves in readiness to march.
By the last accounts from Hamburg, it was the general opinion there that a continental war would speedily take place, and that Russia will shortly declare herself. The Russian troops, it is said, are ready to act; and the fleet at Sebastopolis is in a complete state of equipment.
A letter from Lemberg also states, that great numbers of Russian troops are assembling on the frontiers of Poland. Other letters say, that two more Russian frigates have passed our Dardanelles for the Seven Islands.
His Imperial Majesty has nominated to the dignity to Grand Elector, His Imperial Highness Prince Joseph Bonaparte; to that of Constable, His Imperial Highness Prince Louis Bonaparte; to that of Arch Chancellor of Empire, the Consul Cambacérès; and to that of Arch Treasurer, the Consul Lebrun.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, Blue ground callico and chintzes, Cambric, jaconet, and tambored mullins, Furniture dimities, Black gauze for veils, Extra long silk gloves, assorted and coloured, Silk and cotton hosiery, Fancy and constitution cords, India Nankeens, Complete cases plotting instruments, Suspenders, Irish linens, Kid, morocco and stuff shoes, English & German scythes, Spanish legars by the box, Anvils, vices, White and red lead, Spanish brown, yellow oker, Vermilion and Prussian blue, Indigo and fig blue, Coffee, loaf sugar, teas, Wines, &c. &c. &c. Which will be sold unusually low for Cash in hand.
MACCOUN & TILFORD. Lexington, July 16, 1804.
Drs. BROWN & WARFIELD 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 Dedmond or give notes for the amount.
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 a fraud practiced by the said William W. Searcy.
July 27th, 1804. Wm. Boon.
Cheap Goods.  SAIL & GEO. TROTTER, HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their store on Main Street, Lexington, an extensive assortment of Merchandise, 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.    Superfine cloths,  Steel,    ad quality & coarse do.  Tin in boxes,    Calimerees,  Copper for stills,    Constitution cord,  Imperial, Hy-    Fancy do.  son, Young    Dimities,  Hylon, sou    Chintzes & callicos,  chong and    India silks & mullins,  Green Teas,    British, Plain, Jaco-  Coffee,    conet, Tambord,  Loaf, lump and brown    Lapper, Book Cam-  Sugars,    bric, & Dimity do.  Indigo of a very su-    Scarlet cloaks,  perior quality    Turkey yarn,  Cut & hammer'd Nails    Cotton & wool cards,  assorted.    Saddlery,  Queens Ware assort-    Anvils and Vices,  ed in crates.  
WINE, SPIRITS, BRANDY & ACID.
Also a large quantity of BAR IRON, made at Dorsey and Benner's works, in Pennsylvania, of a superior quality; and a supply of Mann's lick SALT, and Cumberland COAL.
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 that are indebted to me for the seasons of mares to Spread-Eagle, for the season 1803, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts without delay, as there cannot be no farther 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. Benton.
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 supply of water for that purpose during the driest seasons, and at it there is a still house in good repair. Immediate payment of about half the price must be made; but for the balance reasonable credits may be had. For further information apply to CALEB WALLACE.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, living in Jefferson county, about three and a half miles from Louisville, on the fifth day of May last, A BAY HORSE, about 15 hands one inch high, branded on the near cheek I P, five years old, last spring, trots, paces, and canters well, and with a handsome carriage, flood all round, and in low order. Whoever delivers said horse to me, shall receive the above reward.
James Price.
July 17th, 1804.
20 dollars reward.
WILLIAM GEORGE BRAY will file living, and will apply to Dr. John Crawford, Baltimore, or William Morton esq. Lexington, 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, 1809, in consequence of an advertisement, 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.
Fayette county, TAKEN up by Samuel Blair, two miles from Lexington, one Sorrel MARE, about 10 years old, 13 1-2 hands high, a small blaze, three white feet, no brand—appraised to 17 dollars. Also a bright Sorrel sucking COLT; appraised to 3 dollars, before.
Saml. Ayres.
WILLIAM CALLAND polled 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 hip is shot. The owner will apply to the subscriber for said horse. Appraised next forty dollars.
Wm. T. Benton. Joseph Doniphan. 9th May, 1804.
NOTICE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me, by Phillip Henry Neret Tot Baltrop, to raise certain sums of money due from Baltrop 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 Thurber 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 fame. 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 Benton'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, joining Andrew Lewis's line on the West, and Ovid M'Crakin's on the South, about three miles from Limetone; 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 fame. 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.
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 aforesaid 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.
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' Hall, in Lexington.
August 6th, 1804. Geo. R. C. Floyd.
DESERTED from the recruiting rendezvous 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 deserter, and all reasonable charges paid, if delivered at the rendezvous in Lexington.
G. Washb. Garmichael, Capt. U. S. Regt. Artil. August 6, 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 Detroit, in said county, an absent debtor. In case, &c.
The plaintiffs in the foregoing cause have 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 aforesaid 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 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. Pro bonotary.
A CAUTION. THE public are hereby cautioned against purchasing, or taking an assignment on a bond executed by me on the 19th day of April 1798, to Samuel Kincart, then of Bourbon county, for the payment of £213, and such further sum as should amount to 20s per acre, for all the lands he held in the county of Fleming, that might interfere with the claims of John Fowler, on which I resided; as I have paid nearly the whole amount thereof, and am determined not to pay the balance, until said Kincart fulfills his contract with me, respecting the title of the lands for the price of which the bond aforesaid was given.
They are cautioned also against purchasing or receiving a conveyance for such of his tract of 712 acres, lying in Fleming county, as interferes with John Fowler's tract of 1000 acres; as I hold his bond for the conveyance thereof, have paid him nearly all the consideration, (no part thereof, being yet due) and from his apparent inability to refund, am determined to enforce a specific performance.
Yas. Sanders, sen. Fleming county } 3t. * June 21st 1804 }
NOTICE. WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth, has eloped from my bed and board without any just provocation or cause; these are, therefore, to forewarn all persons whatsoever from crediting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting. Also, I forewarn all people from harboring her in any manner under the penalty of the law.
Wm. Nelson. Clarke county, 27th July, 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.
Rags. Three cents per pound, or 12s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton Rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington. See SUPPLEMENT.

"To soar aloft on Fancy's wing."
THE EXILE.
COMMUNICATED BY A LADY.
FAREWELL, oh native soil! farewell for ever!
These banish'd eyes shall view thy coast no more!
A mournful presage tells my heart, that never
Gonzalvo's steps again shall press thy shore.
Hush'd are the winds; while soft the vessel
filling With gentle motion ploughs the unresisted
sea! My bosom's heaved with anxious fear,
And curls the waves which bear me far from
Spain.
I see it! Beneath yon blue clear heaven
Still do the spires, to well beloved, appear!
From yonder craggy point the gale of even,
Still wails my native accents to mine ear.
Propped on some moss crown'd rock, and gazing
There in the sun his net the fisher dries;
Off have I heard the plaintive ballad, bringing
Sons of past joys before my sorrowing eyes.
Ah! happy swain! he waits the accustomed
hour,
When twilight gloom obscures the closing sky;
Then gladly seeks his lov'd paternal bower,
And curls the seat his native hills supply.
Friendship and Love, his cottage guests, re-
ceive him
With honest welcome and with simple sincerity:
No threatening woes of present joys bereave
him;
No high his bosom owns, his cheek no tear.
Ah! happy swain! such bliss to me denying,
Fortune thy lot with envy bids me view;
Me, who, from home and spin an exile fly-
ing,
Bid an I value, all I love, adieu.
No more mine ear shall list the well known dir-
ges, By some mountain-girl who tends her
goats,
Some village swain imploring amorous sighs,
Or shepherding chanting wild rustic notes.
No more my arms a parent's fond em-
braces, No more my ear shall hear the mother's
voice;
Far from their joys, with sighs which mem-
ry traces,
To sultry skies and distant climes I go:
Where Indian suns engender new diseases,
Where tigers and tigers breed, I bend my
way
To brave the feverish thirst no art appeases,
The yellow plague, and maddening blaze of
day.
But not to feel how pangs consume my liver,
To die by pangs in the bloom of age,
My boiling blood drank by intestine fever,
And brain delirious with the day-star's rage,
Can make a known so brief, as thus to fever,
With such a bitter sigh, dear land! from
thee;
To feel this heart must dote on thee for ever,
And feel that all its joys are torn from me!
Ah me! how oft will fancy's spells in slumber,
Recall my native country to my mind!
How oft regret will bid me sadly murmur,
Each cot delight, and dear friend left be-
hind!
Will Murcia's vales and low d romantic bow-
ers,
The river on whose banks a child I play'd,
My castle's ancient halls, its frowning towers,
Each much-regretted wood, and well-known
glade;
Dreams of the land where all my wishes centre,
Thy scenes, which I am doom'd no more to
know,
Full oft shall memory trace, my soul's tor-
ment,
And give each pleasure past to pique it woe.
But lo! the sun beneath the waves retires;
Sight speeds apace her empire to restore;
Clouds from my light obscure the village spires,
Now seen but faintly, and now lost on more
motion!
Deep, deep, my bark, in silence on the main!
So, when to-morrow's light shall gild the o-
cean,
Once more mine eyes shall see the coast of
Spain!
Vain is the wish! My last petition coming,
Fresh blows the gale, and high the billows
swell!
Far shall we be before the break of morning:
On then, for ever, native soil, farewell!
"Trifles I light as air."
A GERMAN STORY.
The son of an old farmer, by some chance or other, had travelled through several remote countries, and as is not uncommon in such cases, returned home much richer in her than in knowledge. A few days after his arrival, he accompanied his father (a sensible shrewd old fellow) to a market at some distance from the village. It happened that a mastiff dog passed that way, which as the young man beheld, 'black as father,' cried he, 'his dog puts me in mind of one I saw in my travels, at least as large as the largest of our east forthers.' 'What you tell me,' replies the father, 'gravelly, a flourish me; but don't imagine that in this country we are wholly without prodigies; by and by we shall come to a bridge, which we shall be obliged to pass, and which is much more extraordinary than the dog of which you have been talking.' 'They say it is the work of some witch. All that I know of it is this, that there lies a stone in the middle of it, against which one is sure to stumble as one passes on, and break at least a leg, if it so happens that one lied in the course of the day.' The youth was a little startled at this strange account. After proceeding a short distance he said, 'At what a rate you are walking father! but to return to this dog, how large did I say? as your largest horse? may, for that matter, I believe it might be saying a little too much; for I recollected it was but six months old! But I would say upon oath, that it was as big as an heifer.' Here the story rested till they were a mile or two advanced on their way. The
young man was very far from being comfortable. The fatal bridge appears at a distance. Hear me, my dear father; indeed the dog of which I have been speaking, was very large, but perhaps not quite so large as a heifer; I am sure, however, it was larger than a calf. At length they arrived at the foot of the bridge. The son flaps about 'Ah, father,' says he, 'you cannot be such a simpleton as to believe I have seen a dog of such a size; for since I need not speak the truth, the dog I saw in my travels was about as big as the dog we saw.'
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, 31 May, 1804.
Four or five Journeyman Rope-Makers wanted. None need apply but good workmen.
BLUE, RED AND GREEN DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to inform the public, that he continues to carry on the
WHEEL-WRIGHT BUSINESS,
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 stamped on tin. Any person wishing to prove either of the colours will please to walk 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 Tavern, 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 favors 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 part of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the last 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 forks, and including a part of the town of Falmouth.
666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786.
183 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
256 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned.
1000 acres entered for 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. BIBE. Lexington, Jan. 3. 1804.
FOR SALE,
Two Hundred Acres of
First Rate Land,
LYING within three and a half miles of Lexington, adjoining the Bryan's Station road—there are about fifteen acres of cleared land, under good fence, with a never failing spring. For terms apply to the printer of the Kentucky Gazette, or to the subscriber, in Paris.
THOMAS HUGHES. July 25.
CASH, Will be given for TALLOW & CHEESE, At the Bake-shop, opposite Lewis Sanders & Co's store, next door to the Nail Factory, Main street, Lexington—A Valuable WORK HORSE, For Sale for Whiskey.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL, HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Red Horse, 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 Silver-creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of
LAND.
The stream and seat are equal to any in the state, and the Mills and Distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT PORTER. Madison county } tf 1803.
BRUSH MAKING.
WISH to inform the Merchants of Kentucky, that they make all sorts of BRUSHES, of the best Rubb. bristles, and cheaper than can be brought from the city; and as one of them followed that trade in the largest trading town in England for sixteen years, hope 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 expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean 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 surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter certificates 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 July, 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable, and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23rd 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 Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it noted up in their offices. 6m
As a number of the officers of the late Revolutionary Army, were unfortunately unable to locate their claims in a tract of country, since found to be comprised within the Indian claims. This is therefore 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 hardship of the case, but other land will be substituted. The agent who undertakes the management of the business, asks, as compensation, one third only of what land is actually located and ultimately saved, he being at all expenses to patenting the land. All who wish, upon these terms, their claims to be attended to, are requested to write forthwith, to Thomas Bodley, of Lexington, who will communicate with them.
FOR SALE,
600 Acres of First Rate BOT-
TOM LAND, on the Ohio River,
In Gallatin county, two miles below the mouth of Big-bone creek. This land is well watered, with 25 acres cleared and under good fence, together with a small promising orchard and several convenient cabins; the terms of sale will be made easy to the purchaser. Apply to A. Steele, Shelbyville or the subscriber at Richmond, Madison county. Joseph Steele. July 15. 1804.
HEREAS some months ago, I advertised a bay mare, taken up by Mrs. Hinton, foot of Dry Ridge, with one white hind foot, four years old, no brand then perceptible, but there is now S A, on her right shoulder and buttock, I therefore give this second notice, that the owner may know she is now in my custody.
James Youart, Georgetown.
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 branches, on the shortest notice, and on reduced prices; as also conveying water underground, through pipes, for the use of distilleries, running fountains &c. He also flatters himself, that the work he has done in this country, will sufficiently recommend him to those who may think proper to favor him with their custom.
SAMUEL VAN PELT. Lexington, 20th July, 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 Holly creek, including Frozen creek, branches of the Kentucky river, about 9 miles above its three forks. 2367 acres on the North fork of Rock Castle river. 320 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. For further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sudduth Clarke county.
FOR SALE.
3000 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 10 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 neighborhood of Lexington, will be taken in exchange. Apply to John Pope, Esq. of Lexington, who will give any information that may be required as to terms.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has imported, and is opening for sale at his Store in Lexington, a handsome and well chosen assortment of
Merchandize,
which he is determined to sell as 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 Cambrics, Blanketings & Coarse Woolens, Chintzes and Calicoes, Dimities and Coarse Muslins, Nankeens of all colors, Glazed, and common Cambric Muslins, Black, Blue, Pink, Salmon coloured and Buff Muslins, Figured and Tamboured Muslins, Book and Jacconett 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, Saddlery, Mill, Pitt and Cross 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
MADISON COUNTY, etc.
June Circuit Court, 1804.
Patton Embry, complainant, against At Searey, defendant. IN CHANCERY. The defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and not being in habentia of this state, on motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in september next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively. A copy. teste. Will. Irvine, C. M. C.
NOTICE
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John Smith, late of Muhlenberg county, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the executors; and all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring them forward, properly authenticated, that provision may be made for settling them. Eli Smith, } Ex'ors. John Vough, } July 9. 1804. *3w
LOST,
IN the vicinity of Lexington, on the 4th of July a new SADDLE, with a blue Saddle cloth; Bridle, a grey coating Big Coat martingale and ciringle. Whoever may find them or any of them, will please to lodge them with the printer, or send them to me in Paris Bourbon county, reasonable compensation will be given by me. Geo. Hughes.
JUST IMPORTED,
And now opening for sale by WILLIAM LEVY, at his store in Lexington,
A LARGE, ELEGANT, AND WELL CHOSEN 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, Fire, Coarse & Double milled drab Coatings, Cambrics, Nankeens, Dimities, Joan's spinning, Bombazettes & Wild bores, Irish linens, Velvets, Velvetens, Thicketts, Fancy & Confirmation Cords, Scarlet Cardinals, Dimities, Marceilles, Newest Fashion Toilettes, Stripes & plain man's stuff for waistcoats, Lurchings, Mantua, Sandwies, Pelangs and fashions, Nankeens, Calicoes, Chintzes, Plain and figured Cambric, Jacconet, Tamboured, India, Book and Lapper Silk, Worsted & Mohair Habb, Cotton, worsted and silk Hose, The best Philadelphia made Umbrellas, Leather, Sattinetti, Plain, Spangled, Morocco & Kid Mill, Pitt, Cross cut, Hand, Tenon, Dove-tail, and Compass. Fines and Ropes, Cotton, wool, and tow Carcs, Anels, Vices, Steel, Saddlery, Ironmongery and Carvers, And bell London Pewter, A general assortment of imported Cut & Wrought Nails, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, together with a very large assortment of Glass, China, and Queen's ware. Also a number of Law, History, Divinity & School Wearing Paper, Slates and Morocco Pocket Books, An extensive variety of GROCERIES viz. Imperial, Hyson Chalong, Young Hyson, Hyson, & Bohea, A superior quality of Coffee, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Chocolate, Mace, Cloves, Nutmeg, Madder, Alum, Logwood, All kinds of Hatters' Trimmings, and Dye Stuffs, Paints and Medicines, & c. & c. & c.
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 34 by 32 feet 10 inches, with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which, together with his Tavern and house, will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town, and in the centre of business, being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably increased 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 constant supply of the best stable forage, imported 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 entertainment, for Gentel Guests only, equal to any in America.
R. BRADLEY.
Lexington, (K.) 12th June 1

AN EXAMINATION
Of the allegations, made against JOHN BRECKINRIDGE, by the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette, Cretomb and others. No. I.
The characters of men are of importance to the public; and in a country like this, which is governed by the people themselves, should neither be hastily established, nor yet hastily destroyed: since in the first case, there is no safety for the people; nor in the latter to the public officer. If on the one hand we raise a man to office, without a thorough knowledge of his principles and integrity, we put the public interests to some hazard; and on the other hand, if we condemn him with little or no evidence of guilt, we manifestly do him injustice, and take from him the highest incentive to good services, and the only reward of good conduct. There is no man who may not be placed in such a peculiarity of situation, that his conduct will appear equivocal, where it will be impossible to clear himself of suspicion by legal evidence, and where his condemnation is as certain, as it is unjust.—This was the situation of many of the most upright characters of antiquity.—An Aristides, whose actions had acquired for him the appellation of just was driven into banishment; an Epaminondas was condemned to perform the office of scavenger, in a state which was raised to eminence and power by his wisdom; and a Socrates whose virtues ranked him with the Gods perished in prison! In our own times, a Robespierre could erect his pyramids, with the heads of the most virtuous men in France by the consent of a people with whose force he ruled and in the Congresses of America, galleries could listen to with patience, and even applaud the abominable invectives of Harper, against the virtues and philosophy of Jefferson. Truths, like these, should make us think and think again, before we sacrifice the reputation of men, whose public services have once had our plaudits and esteem. We know the force with which suspicion acts; let it light but on the victim; and he falls. Popularity may suspend the blow for a moment; but for a moment only; for
“Trifles light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmations strong As proofs of Holy writ.”
It is with reflections like these, that I approach the controversy, which originated in the late publications of Daniel Bradford, Cretomb and others. On their motives I shall be silent; let them be good or bad I consider them at present as foreign to the question.—It is the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette however who has particularly stated the charges, and arranged the evidence in support of them. The latter I propose to examine, as well as the defence which has been made; that a fair and correct opinion may be formed upon the subject.
The Editor's general charge against Mr. Breckinridge is, with having intrigued, or set on foot an intrigue, to exclude General Clinton from the Vice-Presidency, and to place himself in it; and his particular one is, that he was determined not to suppress the “True Republican” until he had founded “the public opinion upon the subject.” We will shew that the general one is not established, by shewing the insufficiency of the particular charges and evidence adduced in support of it. Let us then examine the particular one.
1. If Mr. Breckinridge intended to let the “True Republican” appear, in any event, until the public opinion was founded upon the subject of the election; the irresistible conclusion is, that he intended to take advantage of the public sentiment, if it ‘founded’ in his favour. Now if Mr. Breckinridge could not take advantage of that public expression, even if it “founded” in his favour, it is probable that without an adequate object, an object, proportioned to the risks of loss which he ran, that he should have intermeddled with the affairs at all! and put out of the question every idea, that he is a man of more than common prudence and reflection.
Be it ever remembered, that Mr. Breckinridge had, as has been, (perhaps unguardedly) stated by Cretomb, “clubbed chance with the other candidates upon the decision of the Caucus.” It was notorious that he had submitted to its authority, and assented to its proceedings: and that when he was appointed as a member of a committee, to support the republican nomination, though he declined acting through motives of delicacy, yet he nominated Mr. Boyd to fill the vacancy, that was occasioned by his resignation.—He therefore pledged himself at that time, as far as a man of honor and character could do to advance the interests of the persons nominated. If then the “founded” of public opinion
had “founded” in his favour, he could not have advantaged himself by it, without forfeiting every pretension to the character of a man of honor and integrity. At no future period could he have asked for the confidence of the Republican party. The Eastern Republicans would justly have viewed him as the betrayer of the confidence which they had reposed in him; and the Western Republicans and the republicans of the smaller states would have disdained to elevate a man of such faithless and versatile character. These inferences are inevitable.
But, if to this we add, his three several free and full conversations with Mr. Flournoy of Scott County, his conversation also with Mr. Harrison and Mr. Carr of Fayette, (certificates of which will probably appear) before the publication of the “True Republican” wherein when the subject was mentioned he not only disclaimed all pretensions to the office for himself, but also advised an united effort for General Clinton, of whose talents, integrity and public services he bestowed the highest commendations; together with his letter to Mr. Magruder to the same effect, the inference is still more irresistible, that he could take no advantage of any declaration of the people in his favour.
If Mr. Breckinridge had thus precluded himself by his own acts from deriving any benefit from the publication of the “True Republican,” what object could he have had in view; thus to run the risk of losing all favor with the Republican party, with which he was popular, and by whose assistance he might rise to the first offices of the state? To indulge a little childish vanity as ‘Cretomb’ has said, and have his name found among the candidates for the second office in the Union. His vanity had been already gratified if he possessed any; for he was second on the list at the Caucus; and the being held up as Vice-President would, as we will shew in the course of this examination, and as the event has proved, only mortify him, and be preparatory to a defeat. This he must have known. He is a man of sense and judgment, “Cretomb” to the contrary notwithstanding, and possessed of too much prudence to run the risk of losing all the fame and standing, which he had acquired in society, for the sake of an illusive shadow.
But if his object was to “found” the public sentiment, whence arose the necessity of making declarations upon the subject? why engage in three full and free conversations with Mr. Flournoy, in others with other Gentlemen, and of writing to Mr. Magruder? why not communicate the intention to his friends who were pressing him upon the subject? why trust it to men of little or no standing in society? why commence his approaches here when it would be equally in his power to begin elsewhere? and why not refrain from a disclaimer until the public “opinion” was completely “founded?”
Men of but ordinary understanding, whenever engaged in an intrigue, know how to keep their own counsel; and at any rate refrain from furnishing evidence against themselves, and take care when they attain their object, to attain it with as little disgrace and dishonor as possible.
But Breckinridge, who is “no ordinary intriguer” with much vanity and ambition, in the opinion of our Editor, will get the office at all events, without caring to save himself from a particle of dishonor. Such men, too, must have agents, and one would think that they should rather engage men of the understanding and influence of Mr. Flournoy, a Senator of Scott County, than William Stevenson, whose character our Editor seems to think so bad, that his solemn oath is not to be believed. Yet the Editor thinks it would be strange if a man like Mr. Flournoy should be trusted with a scheme, which was to be co-extensive with the Union, and to dispose of the second office under our government!
This “daring intriguer,” too, is made to commence his operations at home, when it was equally in his power to commence elsewhere, with greater probabilities of success, and with less hazard or danger. He then could have founded the public mind with some effect; and would not have been put to the necessity of making his declaration three or four days after the piece appeared, when it was impossible to tell what were the bearings of the public pulse. He knew he had enemies and opponents here; for he knew that the best men have them. Those, too, existed in the Republican party. And would Republicans here, — Republicans who are always jealous of ambition, — who knew the effects of Union, — and are too hearty in the public cause to sacrifice it to the love of men? would they have suffered him to remain silent? And if the “True Republican” had produced but a trifling effect, even here would he not have been called on? Might he not have expected it? Would it not have precipitated a declaration of his views? And if it would have produced the declaration, soon, he could not have founded the pub-
lic mind; and he would have been politically damned if he had remained silent when publicly or personally called upon? The piece would in such case (as it has been) have been considered as his own; and he would have been as completely damned, as if he had avowed his pretensions. So that without an adequate object, or with none at all, it seems he has ushered the “True Republican” into the world.
EXAMINER.
Printers of papers who have published any of the attacks which have been made on Mr. Breckinridge, are requested to republish this examination also.
For the Kentucky Gazette.
Concluded from our last.
Could the wanton assertions of “Paulding” have been confined to Kentucky alone, it would have been treated with the silent contempt it deserved. But being on a subject of national concern; every part of the union is awake to scrutinize our conduct.—And where men and measures transacting in Kentucky, would only be heard of, through his daring and unfounded assertions, it would be permitted to pass unresisted, justify a belief of its truth; and the state of Kentucky be echoed through the union, as engaged in an intrigue to the injury of Gov. Clinton, the man nominated by the republican representation in Congress. This once believed in the other states, and all confidence will be lost in our state—and we shall be viewed as the fickle, aspiring malcontents of a day. But shall the character of a man thus be put in jeopardy by the foul intimations of an anonymous writer; one too who marks his slanders by an apparent solicitude for the public welfare.
It is not my intention to investigate the question, whether Mr. Breckinridge were or were not concerned in an intrigue? whether he advised, countenanced, or connived at the publication of the “True Republican?” which held him up as a candidate in opposition to Gov. Clinton. This question is in discussion between Mr. Breckinridge, and the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette. From their evidence the public will decide between them. The fact of Mr. Breckinridge being concerned, is important to him and to those he represents in the Senate of Congress, as far as it is important to know the conduct and the motives of their representative. It may effect his character, but it cannot the character of the state—He as an individual must stand or fall by his own conduct—and the state by the conduct of the majority of its citizens. But if the characters and numbers insinuated by “Paulding,” to be implicated, are really concerned, the character of the state will be materially affected by it.
That the intrigue, if one exists cannot be of the kind “Paulding” represents, is what I shall attempt to shew, and which a few facts will demonstrate. It is to be observed, that “Paulding” has adduced no facts to prove the persons he has implicated are concerned in a plot. His whole publication is round assertion, and insinuation from the public conduct of men. It is only, then, by the conduct of those men, and an attention to a few dates that we can combat him. Round assertions are easily made, and negatives are hard to be proved. His first link in his pretended intrigue, as developed, is “the declaration of two candidates for electors in the North district, that if elected they would vote for Mr. Breckinridge, and a report that Col. Shelby, of the South district had made a similar verbal declaration.”
One of these publications was disavowed in the next paper—as to the other, it is of little consequence to the state what that gentleman may have declared—He will doubtless have to content himself with a declaration of his good will in the cause. No man in the district expects he will have an opportunity of proving how he would vote. The verbal declaration requires better proof than “a report” to induce a belief that it was ever made. But “Paulding” admits that if it were made, Col. Shelby is not in the intrigue. This point of “Paulding’s” then rests upon a disavowed publication; a last struggle of a hopeless candidate, and a report, which if true, with “Paulding’s” own admission, proves nothing.
But, for a moment, admit that all
these declarations were made by those gentlemen—could they not have taken place without the help of an intrigue? The publication entitled “A True Republican” had appeared, holding forth Mr. Breckinridge for the Vice-Presidency. It was not more than what was to be expected, that out of the twenty or thirty candidates in the state for the office of electors, there should one, two, or even three be found, who did not possess sufficient political information to detect its misrepresentations, or foresee its baneful consequences; and who might, therefore, become the dupes of the publication before they were better informed. All this might easily take place, and much more frequently has taken place on similar occasions, without “a dark chain of political intrigue.”
Another of “Paulding’s” deep discovered links in this chain is thus expressed:
“I verily believe it is the same system of intrigue that has flatted Gen. Hopkins in the first district!” He proceeds “who cannot see in this a part of that system of intrigue, which is to raise to the second office of the government “the mushroom of a day,” over a man of ‘76, of tried patriotism, firmness and integrity? But to trace the chain still farther, we find John Caldwell is named and supported as lieutenant governor of this state by the very men who wish to prevent the election of tried republicans to congress.”
A plan to exclude governor Clinton from the office could not have been formed prior to its being known that he would be a candidate for that office. The choice by the republicans in Congress of governor Clinton as a candidate for the Vice Presidency had not taken place until the 25th day of February last.—Prior to that time several gentlemen were spoken of, and it was far from being known who would be the choice of the republicans in Congress. In fact, governor Clinton was very little spoken of, at least in this state until that determination was made and announced in the papers. That choice was not and could not be known here until some time in March. Mr. Breckinridge was then at Washington. Those gentlemen mentioned by Paulding then in Kentucky. No intrigue could possibly have been formed by Mr. Breckinridge with these gentlemen to the injury of Mr. Clinton, prior to last spring, and allowing the usual time for communication, since governor Clinton’s nomination, not until late in the spring or beginning of summer. Yet Paulding has the assurance to say that generals Hopkins and Caldwell’s offering for the offices for which they are now candidates, are links in the chain of this intrigue; when he well knew, if he knew any thing, that Hopkins and Caldwell both publicly and formally declared themselves candidates for those offices in December preceding. Hopkins’s address to the people of the district, announcing his offering for congress, is dated the 20th of December, and immediately appeared in the papers. Caldwell publicly declared himself before the adjournment of our state legislature, which was on the 27th of December, and was announced in the papers as a candidate in a week or two after; and months before the gentleman who opposes him was known as a candidate. At the period when Hopkins declared himself in the papers, we had not received the amendment to the federal constitution—It was not until the 26th of December, it came to hand—General Caldwell declared himself about the same time with Hopkins. At this period it was not known that the republicans would nominate a Vice-President—for if the amendment to the constitution had not passed in congress, and a probability of its passing the state legislature, it was generally thought no Vice-President would be nominated by the republicans, left the federalists by voting for him, should exclude Jefferson from the Presidency. It is certain that when these gentlemen declared themselves, governor Clinton was not known as the republican candidate, nor for months after—It was then uncertain, whether Mr. Breckinridge might not be the choice of the republicans in Congress—and had he been nomina-

ted, he would have been supported here and elsewhere, without an intrigue.
But why the wondrous jealousy of these two gentlemen, as to suppose them intriguers. For years they have held the confidence of the people in the state legislature—Their conduct has been satisfactory, and they have been elected from time to time, when the federalist or hypocritical republican would not have received a vote. But who that are acquainted with them, would believe them capable of such an intrigue? that they should both be so forgetful of the interest of their country, of the principles of a constitution for which they both fought and toiled through various revolutionary campaigns; and stoop the obsequious tools of low intrigue—to divide the republican interest, and thwart the will of the nation. Credulity herself would blush at the idea!!
Yet these are the men, under these circumstances, who are thus traduced by a writer who withholds his name from the public eye—and that too at a time when from their remote residence from the place of publication, they cannot exculpate themselves, until the people will be called upon to decide their political fate, by their votes at the ensuing election. What are we to think of his conduct? The facts I have stated are known to every school boy who has read the common news of the day. Could Paulding be ignorant of them? He could not: or he is the most ignorant scribbler that ever lifted a pen. Is he some designing creature, that wishes to give a deadly stab to the character of one of the first men in our country, and with it the character of the country itself? or is he the electioneering tool of a candidate for congress, who has snatched at the present moment, when public sensibility was alive, to panegyrize his friend, and calumniate all his opponents and their supporters?
Another of Paulding's curious links in the chain of intrigue is "With this view another candidate (gen. Thomas) is brought forward in the sixth congressional district." I profess myself not to be an inhabitant of that district. I do not possess sufficient information as to times nor persons to enable me to lay what were the motives of general Thomas in declaring himself for congress, or of his friends in supporting him—But judging of it from the fallacy of Paulding's other charges, I believe it equally unfounded. Paulding himself has to confess gen. Thomas incapable of an intrigue; and can only account for his conduct by supposing him the dupe of others. Strange, indeed, that Breckenridge and his emissaries should take so much pains to deceive so firm a friend to the principles of our constitution as general Thomas, and that too to offer for congress, when the ensuing election for members to congress, could not affect in the smallest degree his object—for admitting Hopkins, Caldwell and Thomas, the tools and dupes of Breckenridge, and that each of their elections should terminate as Paulding contends they are designed to do, What advantage is that to Breckenridge? How will it promote his schemes for the Vice-Presidency?—The representatives elected to congress at the ensuing election do not come into office until the 4th. of March, 1805, and it is probable will not be called upon to do any business until the regular meeting of congress the fall following. The election for President and Vice-President is held on the first Wednesday of December next throughout the union. On that day a choice will be made of a Vice-President, or if the highest on the list are equal, the present members of the senate in congress will decide between them. That decision must be made, and the Vice-President comes into office the same day with the persons chosen as representatives at the next election, the 4th day of March 1805; nor can the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky have any more influence in the election, than any other citizen—As to a vote, he has no more than the first consul of France—yet preposterous as it may appear, the jaundiced eye of Paulding beholds in the tender of these men's services to the public, the lowest intrigue to obtain offices which when obtained, would not
give them one efficient power to favor the man for whom they were intriguing.
A KENTUCKIAN.
The Editors of papers who have inserted Paulding, will please to give the above a place in their papers.
From the Independent Gazetteer.
AN EXAMINATION
INTO THE LATE CHARGE OF VICE-PRESIDENTIAL INTRIGUE.
The gates of infamy are open night and day, Smooth is the descent and easy is the way.
THE exercise of sovereign power, the existence of the social and manly virtues, and the rational illumination of the great mass of the people, in union, form the unshaken rock of our political salvation. Against this rock the elements of all the angry and malignant passions of the human breast, and the tempestuous billows of envy and rage, may direct their fury in vain. It will remain immovable and survive the tempest. Hushed into a profound tranquility by the happy and wise administration of our government, I am awakened from the slumber by the clamor of political intrigue and the sound of real or imaginary danger, which is heard in our land. The responsibility of public officers arises from the nature of our political freedom, and secures the right of self-government to those worthy citizens whose virtues, toils and industry, supply the expences of our political institutions. Free, open, candid and rational enquiry into men and measures, where the public happiness is involved, gives vitality and muscular strength to our representative democracy. At this eventful period, when the hopes of the western country are unfolding, when their expectations are awakened with a belief that they had already discovered a character who is worthy the highest honors, and likely in eight or twelve years more to fill one of the first offices in the federal government; it becomes important to examine whether their hopes are blasted and their confidence misplaced; or whether veiled in conscious rectitude, and manly dignity, he stands firm, above the baseness of political intrigue. The liberty of the press, that invaluable blessing, may be abused and groan under the weight of traduction and personal defamation. Yet truth has nothing to fear from falsehood, when in possession of the same weapons of warfare. Truth may for a moment in disguise, be concealed, when the voice of reason ceases to be heard, amidst the bacchanalian hue and cry, of faction and the roaring of private animosity. But truth is omnipotent; and when, she makes her radiant appearance, false clamor vanishes like the spectres of darkness, at the approach of the light of Heaven. Perfect tranquility is not the lot of man. The political transactions of America, since the commencement of the revolution, are all calculated to awaken vigilance in those who are anxious for the public good. The people are the guardians of their own rights, and should support their own liberties. Let them become lethargic, and government will sink into a fatal despotism, or fall under the weight of decrepitude. If suspicion can fully the brightest fame and destroy the most worthy, the vitals of republicanism have received a fatal wound. If attachment to men and not principle be so unbounded as to pervert the judgment and enervate the reasoning powers of the mind, tyranny has already forged chains for the human family.... But let us not introduce the Grecian ostracism, and banish the most virtuous and useful characters from their native land & the affections of the people, on account of just and well earned popularity; and let us equally revolt at the thought of supporting any man, guilty or not guilty. Let us walk the middle path. Let us discover our moderation to all men. In avoiding the destructive rocks of Sylla, let us not fall into the devouring jaws of Charibdis. Now let us reason together, and exempt ourselves from the dominion of prejudice. John Breckenridge is charged with being privy to or promoting an anonymous publication, under the signature of A True Republican; which piece contains sentiments abhorrent to every rational republican, and disgusting to every enlightened patriot. From these premises, it is inferred, that he is intriguing for the Vice-Presidency. A proof of this charge would be sufficient to destroy the good opinion which the great mass of the people still entertain of him, and consign him to merited neglect and contempt. But premises must be admitted or proven, before just and logical deductions are made. The charge has not been proven, and issue is joined. Mr. Breckenridge has unequivocally and positively denied the charge. It becomes the duty of the accusers to prove his guilt. The exercise of conjecture, the insinuations of malice, round assertions and ingenious surmises, will be dissatisfactory to an enlightened public who have received the benefit of his past services. Not satisfied with a positive denial, he establishes his innocence for the satisfaction of his fellow citizens, to whom he is indebted for his promotion, by the certificate and oath of the author of the True Republican. Having a negative to prove, what more complete satisfaction could the public require from a man whose republicanism and abilities were never before doubted. Shall a character like this fall a sacrifice, a bleeding victim at the shrine of federalism, envy and personal rage. Federal-
ism, in the gaping hour of dissolution, would malignantly smile at the downfall of an enlightened and distinguished patriot. On the floor of Congress, Breckenridge is a man of weight and influence, and has risked his personal security in exposing to the eye of reason, the contradictions, the baseness, and corrupt machinations of the fallen faction. Attentive to our interest, he has never failed to attend the call of his country; leaving his family six or seven months in a year to promote the happiness of his fellow citizens. Is this the man that is attacked upon the slightest grounds; condemned by a herd of anonymous scribblers, who would fatten upon public corruption, and dread the pruning knife of republicanism? Is this the man whose character is traduced, loaded with calumny, denied common sense, and ranked as eminent only amongst county court hacks. If the charge itself be sufficient to tarnish the reputation of a man whose integrity was never suspected, the philanthropic Jefferson would be a victim to federal newspapers throughout the union. But upon the mind of a generous and patriotic community, the shafts of calumny, like a woolen ball against a marble monument, leaves no impression. Traduction and infamy concealed in the dark caverns of a corrupted heart, lose their influence when we become acquainted with the motives which gave them birth.
In my next I shall take notice of the arguments of Daniel Bradford against Breckenridge. In an enquiry of the present magnitude, anonymous publications are not read perhaps with merited attention; nor do they possess the real influence which they deserve. And as a conviction of Breckenridge's innocence is the motive which induced me to write I shall in my last address perhaps find it necessary to give my name to the public. The world may then judge, whether I am actuated by a laudable impulse to support the genuine cause of republicanism; or whether I am actuated from personal motives. With Mr. Breckenridge I am not very intimate. My personal attachment is not more than common. However I may differ from my fellow citizens in opinion, I feel responsible for what I write, and am under no apprehension in giving my real name to the public at a proper time; until which time I submit the justness of my remarks to an enlightened public.
DARWIN.
Printers in this state are requested to give the above a place in their papers.
State of Kentucky.
Fayette Circuit Court, June term, 1804. James Duncan, complainant, against Samuel Hill, Samuel Wilson and Asa 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. 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. George Moffett, complainant, against John Fowler, Moses M'Ilvain, John Crittendon, Alexander Dunlap, Rumplrey Marshall, John Vance, John Stone, Vivion 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.
Fayette county,
TAKEN up by Samuel Blair, two miles from Lexington, one Sorrel MARE, about 10 years old, 13 1-2 hands high, a small blaze, three white feet, no brand—appraised to 17 dolls. Also a bright Sorrel fucking COLT; appraised to 3 dolls. before,
Saml. Ayres,
A Friend to Justice.
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 Ino. Campbell, dec. and Sarah Beard, Robert Campbell (James Milligan, Chas. Simms, William Elliott and Philip Ross) 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 Ross (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.
Taken up on Little North Elk-horn, Fayette county, by Jacob Giltner, a Bay yearling Mare Colt, near hind foot white, star in the forehead, some white hairs on the tail, the tail long; appraised to eight dollars. Certified this 9th day of June, 1804, by Jno. C. Richardson.
A copy. Teste, Levi Todd, Clk.
Taken up by William Callaway, at the mouth of Fox Mile creek, Clarke county, a
Black Horse,
about fourteen hands and a half high, his near foot white, some saddle spots, a small white in his forehead, branded on both shoulders S, eight or nine years old; appraised to 55 dollars, April 30th, 1804. Certified by Achilles Kubank, J. P.
WHEREAS my wife Nanny, without any just provocation, has left my bed and board, and likewise taken away great part of my property, these are, therefore, to give notice to all persons whom it may concern, that I will pay no debts of her contracting after the date hereof, as witness my hand this 24th day of July, 1804. his Zedekiah M. Claybell. mark
Teste, Thomas Vaughan, 3t
TAKEN up by David Gift living in Clarke county, on the waters of Stone's
One Bright Bay Horse,
seven years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, with a small star in the forehead, tho' before; appraised to 45 dollars. Posted before me this 7th day of May, 1804. Joseph Combs.
Fayette County Ky.
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. Teste, Levi Todd, C. F. C.
TAKEN up by Wm. Mallonee, in Madison county, on the waters of Otter creek, seven miles from Boonborough, A BAY MARE, about six years old, fourteen hands and a half high, no brands perceivable, her right hind foot white. Appraised to 80 dollars before me.
Robert Teets.
April 13th, 1804.
ALL those indebted to ALEXANDER PARKER, and ALEXANDER PARKER & Co. are requested to make payment before the 20th of August next. Those who do not comply with this notice, may calculate on suits being commenced against them. 3w Lexington, July 30.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, (living in Mercer County near Danville, on the 25th of June last,) a negro man named PRINCE; but sometimes calls himself HENRY or PRINCE HENRY: about 23 or 24 years old, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, tolerable stout made, very strong and active, has a small scar near one corner of his mouth, has lost one of his upper teeth before, large out mouth; his clothing is uncertain, as he had a number of other clothes with him, he is very talkative, & inclines to lisp a little in his speech: he is a cunning artful fellow, and it is probable will pass for a free man. Any person apprehending said negro, and securing him in any jail, so that I get him, shall be entitled to the above, if taken up in this state, or fifteen dollars, if taken out of this state, and all reasonable charges paid.
William Crutchfield.
July 14th, 1804. 2w JH