Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-03-08 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XIX.—N o 10.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1806.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
THIS paper is published twice a week, at Three Dollars and a half per annum, paid in advance, or Four Dollars at the end of the year.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
TAVERN, STORAGE & COMMISSION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the publick, that he has lately opened a house of ENTERTAINMENT in Maysville, (Limestone) at the sign of the SQUARE & COMPASS. The house is commodious, the stable extensive, and both are furnished with every thing necessary for the accommodation of travellers and others, who may think proper to favor him with a call. He is provided with a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, for the reception of goods, equal, if not superior to any in the place. He will also make SALES upon COMMISSION, for those who may have any thing to transact in that way, which will be done, together with the charges for storage, upon the most reduced terms. He flatters himself, that from the experience he has had in mercantile transactions, attention to business, and a desire to be useful, he merits a part of the public patronage. SAML. JANUARY.
DR. WALTER WARFIELD,
Will practise Physic and Surgery, in Lexington, and its vicinity. He keeps his shop in the house lately occupied by Doctors Brown and Warfield. Lexington, Feb. 19, 1806.
REMOVAL.
PORTER CLAY, CABINET AND CHAIR MAKER, HAS lately removed his Shop to his new brick house, which he has built for the purpose, on Bank Alley immediately back of the Bank, and fronting the house lately occupied by Mr. John Jones, and now by Mr. Pew—and where he has on hand a stock of stuff, equal to any in this State. FURNITURE of the newest and most elegant fashions, may be had on the shortest notice, executed in as neat a manner as any where in the United States. He flatters himself, that from the many sources of information which he has had in his line of business; the regular correspondence which he has kept with all the principal Cabinet Makers both in Philadelphia and New-York, that he will be able to give general satisfaction. Lexington, Dec. 7, 1805.
MR. DELISLE, (From Paris in France.) RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he offers for sale, AN ELECTRICK MACHINE, with all the necessary apparatus for a complete course of Natural Philosophy, including the apparatus for medical experiments—price 150 dollars. He makes Electrick Machines of all sizes, Panatrick Machines, and engines for cutting Clock and Watch wheels—Also Darts, Broad and Small Swords, Surgeons' Instruments &c. &c. Mr. Delisle continues to electrify those afflicted with the Rheumatism, Apoplexy, Paralysis, and Epilepsy, and most other nervous complaints, at his lodgings, in the house adjoining the prison. Lexington, Nov. 26, 1805.
THOMAS JANUARY & HENRY PURVIS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Thomas January & Co. ARE NOW OPENING AN ASSORTMENT OF
GOODS In a brick house nearly opposite Saml. & Geo. Trotter; which they are willing to dispose of for Hemp, Tobacco, Whiskey, Bacon, Hogs' Lard, Bees' Wax, Country Linen and Linsey. They have also an assortment of CASTINGS, and a quantity of Man's Lick SALT
The celebrated English Stationery, a specimen of Old English, will stand in Lexington the ensuing season: The terms will be made known in due time. January 12, 1806. E. WARFIELD.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of Maccoon and Tilford, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, those indebted, are requested to call and settle their accounts with James Maccoon, and those having demands against the firm, will present them to him for settlement. James Maccoon, John Tilford Jun. Lexington, January 31st, 1806.
THE subscriber has just received from Philadelphia, and now opening at the store lately occupied by the above firm, on Main street, opposite the market house, an extensive additional supply of Merchandise & Stationery, which will be sold at the most reduced prices for Cash. James Maccoon.
Geo. M. Bibb,
WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practised, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from my plantation, about four months since, a likely
Dark Bay Filley,
two years old last Spring, supposed to be with foal, neither docked nor branded. I will give the above reward to any person who will return her, or give such information as will enable me to get her.
W. Warfield. Fayette county, Nov. 20, 1805.
THE subscriber returns his
thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received in his line of business. In Lexington my friends may find Me working at my trade, At raising stones to suit your mind, And digging with my spade.
Good time I have always on hand, Supply'd you all can find, However great is the demand, My friends come unto me.
I will dig wells you all may know, Good water I can find, In spite of patent laws I'll show, For nought I will be kind.
In all the branches of my trade So punctual I will be, It never shall by one be said, John Shaw has cheated me, I am,
John R. Shaw.
N. B. I shall refuse to work in flint rock, as I have been three times blown up.
MADISON CIRCUIT, set.
Robert Johnson, Complainant, AGAINST Reuben Proctor's Heirs & als. Defts. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant aforesaid by his counsel, and on his motion, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Reuben Proctor's heirs, and John Colton's heirs are not inhabitants of this State,—It is therefore ordered, that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of the next March term to them cause, if any they can, why the complainant's bill shall not be taken as confessed, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette two months, agreeable to an act of assembly of Kentucky.
A Copy Test, Will. Irvine, c. m. c.
BARGAINS FOR SALE—
An in LOT on High Street, on which is a Log Houle, Brick Kitchen—and Stable; in possession of Mr. Martin.
ALSO.
An in LOT on High Street, corner of Spring Street, under Post and Rail Fence.
ALSO.
One Acre of Pasture on High Street in the rear of Jno. Fisher, and F. D. Robert's in Lots.—For particulars apply to W. Macbean. November 13, 1805.
FAYETTE CIRCUIT COURT,
September Term, 1805.
George Marshall, Complainant,
Against John C. Owings, and others, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant John C. Owings, having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March Term, and answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some authorized paper agreeable to law. A Copy Test, Thos. Bodley, C. F. C. C.
REMOVAL.
E. W. CRAIG,
HAS removed his store to the corner white house, opposite Mr. Leavy's; where he has received and just opened, a new and large assortment of choice
FRESH GOODS,
which he offers to his friends and the public at the most liberal and reduced prices.
FOR SALE—On long Credit,
ONE TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE,
and Lot of Ground, on the Limestone road at the edge of town. Also, the
HOUSE & LOT
in Lexington, occupied by George Adams; just next door to George Norton, and the Ground adjoining John Adams jun. A good House Wench, a Wagon and Team of Five Horses, well equipped for the road, two Broad Mares, and six Colts, two years old and yearlings. The above property is to be sold on a long credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, by me, GEORGE ADAMS Sen. Dec. 17th, 1805.
A valuable tract of LAND for sale for Cash.
CONSISTING of 600 acres in the State of Ohio, situated on the Miami River; the land is of the first quality, well timbered, a large bottom, on a small water course called Wolf creek, that makes through the whole of it; the land is directly opposite the town of Dayton; the most remote corner not more than a mile and a half from the town; it will be laid off in tracts of 200 acres to suit the purchasers. For terms apply to Doct. James Welch, of the town of Dayton, or John Bradford of Lexington, who are legally authorized to dispose of the said land—the title is indisputable.
JOHN DOWNING,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick in general,
that he continues to keep a house of
ENTERTAINMENT,
in that commodious frame house, on Main Street, opposite the Court house, at the sign of
THE BUFFALOE;
where he is prepared to accommodate Travellers, and others who may please to call on him, in the best manner. He is well provided with a variety of the best liquors his Bedding and other accommodations will be furnished equal to any in the Western Country. His Stable is well supplied with Hay, Oats, and Corn, and his Officer particularly attentive, and careful. Those who are so obliging as to call on him, may rest assured that they shall receive the greatest attention, and every exertion will be made to make their situation agreeable. Private parties may be accommodated with a room undisturbed by the bustle of a tavern. Lexington, April 29.
UMBRELLA MANUFACTORY.
LUKE USHER, from Baltimore, informs the publick, that he has removed his Factory to Lexington, at the sign of the Umbrella, next door to Travellers' Hall, where he will keep a constant supply of
Umbrellas & Parasols,
finished in the neatest manner.—Merchants and traders may be supplied with Umbrellas at this Factory on more advantageous terms than by importing them.
He has also an assortment of
MEDICINE,
Which he will sell very low and on which a credit will be given—they consist of.
  226 lb. Sal Glauber 38 lb. Senna Alex.   121—Crem. Tart. 12—Pulv. Rhei.   86—Flor Sulph. 45—Sal Nitre pura.   14—Camphor. 634—Cantharides.   8—Rad. Rhei opt. 24—Pulv. Cort. Pe.   2—Tart. Emetic. 28—Succ. Glycyrrhiz.   3—Rad. Ipeac. 12—Gum Arabic.   2—Pulv. do. 3—Opium.   612—Ether.   6—Merc. Precip. 
LEAVY & GATEWOOD,
Have just imported from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are now opening at their store, in Lexington,
A Large, Elegant, and Well Chosen
Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Iron Mongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, China, Queens' and Glass Ware, Stationery, Paints and Medicine, warranted Boulting Cloths, from No. 4 to 7; and in addition, they have a large quantity of best quality of Iron, cut and wrought Nails, & a quantity of Man's Lick Salt.
All of which were purchased at the lowest Cash prices, and will enable them to sell them, either by whole sale or retail, very low for CASH.
REMOVAL.
E. W. CRAIG,
HAS removed his store to the
corner white house, opposite Mr. Leavy's; where he has received and just opened, a new and large assortment of choice
FRESH GOODS,
which he offers to his friends and the public at the most liberal and reduced prices.
FOR SALE—On long Credit,
ONE TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE,
and Lot of Ground, on the Limestone road at the edge of town. Also, the
HOUSE & LOT
in Lexington, occupied by George Adams; just next door to George Norton, and the Ground adjoining John Adams jun. A good House Wench, a Wagon and Team of Five Horses, well equipped for the road, two Broad Mares, and six Colts, two years old and yearlings. The above property is to be sold on a long credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, by me, GEORGE ADAMS Sen. Dec. 17th, 1805.
FOR SALE,
5,000 Acres of Land,
lying in the county of Henderson, chiefly on the waters of Highland and Trade Water. I will sell the above land very low for cash, horse, beef, pork whiskey or flour. Any person willing to purchase, will please apply to me, living near Robertson's Lick, in the aforesaid county.
Sept. 3rd, 1805. John Hopkins.
THOMAS WALLACE,
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and
now opened at his store opposite the court house, a large and well chosen assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Consisting of
Dr. Goods, Saddlery,
Groceries, China,
Pottery, Queens' & Glass.
All of which were bought low, and will be sold at the most reduced prices for Cash, Hemp, and Inspected Tobacco, for which a part Cash will be given. Lexington, January 1806.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN off from the subscriber, living in Frederick county, Virginia, about eleven months ago, a Mulatto fellow named
BOB,
aged about thirty-eight years, five feet, eight or nine inches high, a blacksmith by trade, has a scar on his head about the size of a dollar or rather larger, which is not covered with hair; he is extremely fond of liquor, and insolent when drunk; was purchased of Mr. James Ware, near Lexington, Kentucky, about twelve years ago, and taken to Virginia—He has no doubt obtained a pass from some worthless person, as he could not have got to Kentucky without one. Any person taking the said fellow and securing him in any jail, or delivering him to Mr. Wilson in Lexington, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by
JAMES HEARD. May 1st, 1805.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Middle's; where he will practice Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail.
He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate
MILITARY LAND,
near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806.
HART & BARTLET,
Have just imported and are now opening, a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
WHICH they can venture to assert are as well bought, and which can and shall be sold as low as any ever brought to the state. They will receive in payment cash, tobacco, hemp, or hogs' lard in hand; but from the many disappointments they have met with in collecting for their last year's sales, they are determined to credit none. 26th November, 1805.
IN the Press, and will shortly be Published,
A Collection of the
LAWS OF KENTUCKY,
comprising all those of a general nature, passed since the year 1798; which, in addition to those printed in my former collection, will form a complete body of all the general Laws in force in this state. John Bradford. Lexington, February 12, 1806.
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to Maccoon
and Tilford, are requested to call and pay their respective accounts on or before the first day of March next. All those that fail to comply, must expect their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection, without discrimination. Lexington, January 3, 1806.
THOMAS HICKEY, TAILOR,
Main Cross Street, Lexington, opposite Mr. Bain's new Brick House—
OFFERS his services to his friends and the publick—flatters himself that from his long experience in the principal cities of Europe, and being lately from Philadelphia, will enable him to give general satisfaction. He presumes that a specimen of his abilities will suffice for any thing more he might say. In his dress habits and great coats made in the best fashion.
N. B. One or two apprentices, well recommended, wanted immediately.
TWO APPRENTICES
Will be taken by
JOHN JONES,
at his Cotton Manufacturing on Main street.
Lexington, Dec. 1805.
Eagle Tavern.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the publick, that he has lately opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, in that large, commodious building, on Main street, lately occupied by the Bank, and nearly opposite the Court house, in the town of Lexington, where he is prepared to accommodate travellers, and others who may be so obliging as to call on him, in the best manner. He is constantly supplied with the most genuine liquors, of different kinds; his bedding is extensive, and attended to with care and from the size of his stable, he is in hopes to render it as commodious as any in the state; and as he will always keep on hand a large quantity of hay, oats, and corn, together with a good officer, he flatters himself, that he will be enabled to accommodate his visitors in every manner that may suit their convenience. WILLIAM SATTERWHITE. Lexington, April 20, 1805.
RICHARD TAYLOR.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened a
House of Entertainment,
in that large and commodious brick house lately occupied by Mr. John Instone, in Frankfort; where he is supplied with the best of liquors and provisions of every kind. His stable is well furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler. From the arrangements made to accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the publick favour. Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
FOR SALE,
18,000 Acres of Land,
ON the left hand side of the three forks as you go up the Kentucky, and at their junction. This land runs along the river three miles, and nine miles back. The bottoms are rich land; the ridges are capable of producing wheat, and other small grain. The pasturage is excellent for raising flock of all kinds, as it has a plenty of cane brakes, and prairies. All along the river is the sugar tree, wild cherry, and other woods common to this country. When you go back some distance, is the pine; which produces tar, turpentine, pitch and rosin; which will finally be valuable, independent of the wood that is upon the land. There is also a rock close to low water mark; that when the water is very low, shews clear salt upon its surface; and the rock itself tastes salt. There has been three water-witches (as they call them,) trying the experiment, and say, there is four feet square of very salt water at the top of the bank, which is not an hundred feet from the water; and close to it a very easy ascending hill, for several miles; and also the wood along the river. A coal bank within three hundred yards. There is also five valuable coal banks which are near the river, with easy access to them. A coal yard and boat yard; and it is laid, several salt-petre caves. The bottoms and along the creeks would produce good cotton or hemp. Lexington alone, independent of the country blacksmiths, consumes thirteen thousand bushels per annum, we will suppose Frankfort five thousand, which sells at the landing at one shilling per bushel, and twenty thousand might be sold; this might be made productive by a man of small capital. Independent of these advantages, the mouth of the three forks is the best fishing place in the State. In a small crib they can get five hundred pounds of fish in a day, and may get by a sein, five or seven hundred barrels per annum. Tobacco, flour, beef, pork, tallow, hogs' lard, hemp, cordage, yankees, or cast iron, will be taken in payment. Part credit will be given. If the whole cannot be sold, a half will be sold, or a third. A clear and indisputable deed will be given. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. Leavy Lexington, or at this office. Lexington, December 4, 1805.
LOST,
ARNER LE GRAND'S NOTE,
Payable to, & endorsed by James McCoun, dated Lexington, February 20th, 1806, at sixty days date, for 1000 dollars, payable and negotiable at the office of the Kentucky Insurance Company. The public are cautioned from taking it, as payment has been stopped. The under will confer a favor on the subscriber, by leaving it at the store of John and William Jordan. A. Le Grand. Lexington, 6th Feb. 1806.

CHAP. V.
OF MR. LITTELL'S EPISTLE.
NOW there was in the city of Frankfort a certain young man who was a scribe, and his name was Samuel :
2. And he had said that some one of the chiefs of the people had stolen from the house of the scribe, three books of the law.
3. And this was forthwith noised abroad, and in a short time it came to the ears of Thomas.
4. Now Thomas was one of the chiefs of the people—he was also a chief captain of the host, and was moreover exceeding rich :
5. And the enemies of Thomas had aforetimes conspired against him, and said, that he had committed many sins : moreover they essayed to shut him out from the sanctuary of chiefs.
6. Howbeit they prevailed not against him ; but they became scattered abroad, and many of them slept with their fathers, but Thomas still lived, and was one of the chiefs of people in those days.
7. And when he heard it had been said, that some one of the chiefs had stolen these books, he said within himself, Surely some son of Belial designeth to take this crime also on me :
8. As the Lord liveth, some one of my enemies hath arisen from the dead, and goeth about to drive me from this sanctuary : And while Thomas pondered on these things he became exceeding wroth.
9. And he rose up and rehearsed the matter unto the chiefs ; and he said, That it behoved them to send forthwith for the man who had uttered these words, and to punish him severely.
10. But Felix rose up and said, I know of certainty both who the accuser and accused are—
11. The accuser is Samuel the scribe, and the accused is Adonijah the chief of the people in the land of Pulaski.
12. Now if Samuel hath in this matter spoken the words of truth, it seemeth not right in mine eyes, that he should be punished :
13. And if Adonijah hath verily stolen these books, we ought, most assuredly, to shut him out from the sanctuary, and from this holy place.
14. Let us therefore send for witnesses, and make diligent enquiry into this matter, that we may know how to punish the guilty, and acquit the innocent :
15. But in the first place, we will send for Samuel, and see whether he will swear by the name of the Lord to the sin of Adonijah.
16. And the chiefs of the people were pleased with the whole counsel of Felix, and they appointed a time for Samuel to come forth and swear to this thing.
17. Now the friends of Adonijah were exceeding wroth with Samuel touching this matter ; and they said, That whensoever he came forth to swear in the presence of the chiefs, they would slay him.
18. And when Samuel heard this, he whetted his sword and girded it to his loins, and went straightway to the sanctuary of the chiefs of the people ;
19. And when he came thither, William the chief speaker said unto him, Put away thy sword, for no one shall slay thee in this place.
20. And Samuel did as William had told him, and then he swore by the name of the Lord, that Adonijah had stolen these books.
21. And when Adonijah heard this, he was fore afraid, and said within himself, Would to God that I had never come to the city of Frankfort—
22. It had been better for me to have died in the land of Pulaski, than to have come to this place.
23. Cursed be the day when the children of my people chose me to be their chief :
24. For as the Lord liveth, it will fare with me as it did with Adonijah* the son of David, and I shall be slain here in the sanctuary.
24. But while Adonijah trembled, John, a great counsellor from the city of Lexington, chanced to come that way, and he spoke comforting words unto him.
26. And when the chiefs of the people had heard the testimony of Samuel, they remained silent a long time, and will not what to say.
27. But at length some one rose up and said, Father Samuel or Adonijah is a son of Belial, for if Adonijah hath not stolen these books, Samuel hath sworn falsely ;
* Vide 1 Kings, Chap. 2.
28. And if Samuel hath not sworn falsely, Adonijah is a thief.
29. Let us therefore make enquiry among such as know these men, which of them is the son of Belial & which is the servant of the Lord.
30. And this counsel pleased the chiefs, and they made proclamation that all who knew these men should come forth and swear which of them was a son of Belial.
31. Then certain of the chiefs stood forth and sware by the Lord of Hosts, That Adonijah was not a son of Belial :
32. And certain other of the chiefs, together with John the chief scribe of the realm, and Wilks the chief scribe of the wise men : and several other men of renown stood forth and sware, in the like manner, That Samuel was not a son of Belial.
33. Moreover, there was in the city of Frankfort in those days, a certain great man whose name was Joseph ;
34. And this man had been sent hither by the prince of the great realm of America, to seek out and punish all those who should commit any sin against the wise men and the chiefs of the people of that realm ;
35. And he stood forth and sware in behalf of Samuel for the space of one hour.
36. Howbeit among all these witnesses, there was no one found who would swear, that either Adonijah or Samuel was a son of Belial.
37. Then said some, Peradventure Samuel hath been drunken, and hath not fully comprehended what was done.
38. But Samuel straightway called witnesses to prove that he was sober and not drunk.
39. Others said who knoweth but Adonijah is mad, and hath done this thing in his madness, not knowing what he did :
40. Then Adonijah called witnesses to prove that he never had been mad, but that he was a man always clothed in his right mind.
41. Others said, Peradventure it was not Adonijah who stole these books but another like him : howbeit no one could be found who would swear that any man was like Adonijah.
42. And many other things were said on this matter.
43. And John the counsellor for the city of Lexington, spake an exceeding cunning speech in behalf of Adonijah.
44. Then thirty-seven of the chiefs said, We will acquit Adonijah, for we do not believe he is a thief, neither ought he to be lightly esteemed on account of this thing.
45. Howbeit seven doubted: moreover they all said, Neither will we condemn Samuel, for this is a dark matter, and secret things belong to God.
46. And if Samuel hath sworn falsely in this matter, the Lord will reward him according to his works.
47. However, we will tarry no longer in this city, for the chiefs of the people have become lightly esteemed, and evil is meditated against them.
48. So they rose up at the third watch of the night, and gat them every man to his own house.
TWENTY-SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
St. Pöten, Nov. 13.
Marshal Soult has followed up his success. The whole corps of Mersfeldt is destroyed. That general saved himself with an officer of Halons. Gen. Marmont is at Leoben. Here they made prisoners of 100 cavalry.
Prince Murat has been these 3 days within a league of Vienna.
All the Austrian troops have evacuated that city. The national guard perform duty there, and are in high spirits.
This day the French troops made their entry into that capital. The Russians refused every opportunity which was offered them to engage in battle, on the heights of the Polen (St. Hypocrite.) They crossed the Danube at Krems, and immediately after their passage burnt the bridge, which was a very fine structure.
The 11th at day break, Marshal Mortier at the head of 6 battalions, fixed himself at Stein, expecting to find there a rear guard, but the whole Russian army was still there. Then commenced the battle of Dürnstein in which will be forever memorable in military annals. From 6 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, these 4000 brave men opposed the Russian army, and put to rout every thing opposed to them. Masters of the village of Leoben, they believed the day finished ; but the enemy returned, having lost ten stand of colours, 6 pieces of cannon, 500 men prisoners and 2000 killed, had given a different direction to their troops, by forced marches in order to flank the French. As soon as marshal Mortier perceived this manoeuvre, he marched directly to the troops which had filed off and attacked them, at the same time that the 9th regiment of light infantry, and 32d of the line, having charged another Russian corps had put it to flight, and taken two standards and 400 men.
This has been a bloody day. Dead bodies cover the whole field of battle. More than 4000 Russians have been killed or wounded—1000 have been made prisoners—among the latter two colonels. On our side the loss has been considerable. The 4th and 9th light infantry have suffered most. The colonels of the 100th & 103d have been slightly wounded. Col. Wattier of the 4th regiment of dragoons has been killed. His majesty had chosen him for one of his aids. He was a brave officer. In spite of the disadvantages of his position, he had made a brilliant resistance against a Russian column, but he was struck with a ball and died in the midst of the battle. It seems that the Russians retired without bidding good bye.
The emperor of Germany, the empress, the minister and court, are at Brunn, in Moravia. All the nobility have quitted Vienna, but the citizens have remained. They expect the emperor Alexander at Brunn, on his return from Berlin.
Since the passage of the Inn, the grand army has made in the different skirmishes which have taken place, about 10,000 prisoners. If the Russian army had awaited the arrival of the French, it would have been destroyed. Several corps of the army are pursuing the Russians with great vigour.
Twenty-Third Bulletin. In the Castle of Sedoenbrunn, November 14.
At the battle of Dürnstein where 4000 French attacked on the 11th, between 25 and 30,000 Russians, kept their position, killed between 3 and 4000 men, captured their colours, and made 1000 prisoners—the 4th and 9th regiments of light infantry and the 100th and 23d regiments of infantry of the line, covered themselves with glory. Gen. Gazan there displayed great valor & good conduct. The Russians the day after the battle, evacuated Krems, & quitted the Danube, leaving 1500 prisoners in the utmost distress. They found on the road many men who had been wounded and died during the night. The intention of the Russians seems to have been, to have waited at Krems for reinforcements and to have established themselves on the Danube ; but the battle of Dürnstein has disconcerted their plans. They have seen by what 4000 Frenchmen could do, what they might expect when contending with equal numbers.
Marshal Mortier pursued the Russians, while another corps of the army passed the Danube by the bridge of Vienna, to intercept them to the right, and the corps of the marshal Bernadotte marched to intercept them on the left. Yesterday the 13th at 10 o'clock A. M. prince Murat passed through Vienna. At break of day a column of cavalry established themselves on the bridge of the Danube, and passed it after several conferences with the Austrian commanders. The engineers who had orders to burn the bridge, attempted it several times, but were unable to succeed. Marshal Lannes and Gen. Bertrand, aid de-camp of the emperor, were the first to cross the bridge. The troops did not stop in Vienna, but continued their destined route.
Prince Murat established his headquarters at the house of duke Albert. Great quantities of ammunition and artillery were found in Vienna, an account of which is hereto annexed. The house of Austria has no arsenal or foundry except in Vienna. The Austrians have not had time to carry off above a 5th or 4th of their artillery or anything else of consequence. We have warlike stores sufficient for 4 campaigns and to renew our artillery equipage four times if we should lose it.—We have also provisions against a siege, for a great number of places. The emperor has established himself at Schoenbrunn. He went to-day to Vienna, at 2 o'clock in the morning. He passed the rest of the night in visiting the advanced posts on the left bank of the Danube, as well as the positions, and to satisfy himself that every duty was well performed. He returned to Schoenbrunn at break of day. The weather has become delightful. This day is one of the finest of the winter, though cold. Com-
mercial and all other transactions go on at Vienna in the usual way.—The inhabitants are full of confidence, and perfectly at their ease. The population of this city is about 250,000 souls. It is not supposed to have diminished above 10,000 by the departure of the court and nobility. The emperor received at noon M. de Wrena who is now placed at the head of the administration of all Austria.
The corps of marshal Soult passed through Vienna this morning, at 9 o'clock. That of marshal Davoust marched through it at this moment. Gen. Marmont has gained different trifling advantages at Leoben, with his advanced posts.
The Bavarian army receives great reinforcements every day. The emperor has just made some fresh presents to the elector. He has given him 15,000 stand of arms taken in Vienna, and has restored to him all the artillery which Austria had at different times taken from the elector of Bavaria.
The city of Kunsstein has capitulated to col. Pompei.
Gen. Mihaud has driven the enemy on the road to Brunn as far as Volkerstorf. To-day at noon he had 600 prisoners, and taken a park of 40 pieces of artillery, complete.
Marshal Lannes arrived at 2 P. M. at Stockerau. He there found an immense magazine of clothing, 10,000 pair of shoes and boots, and cloth enough to make great coats for the whole army. They have also taken many boats which were descending the Danube with artillery, powder and clothing.
[The bulletin here goes on to give a particular inventory of 1547 pieces of cannon, 473 mortars, 109,292 muskets and carbines ; a great number of swords and pistols ; an immense quantity of powder, cannon, musket, and pistol balls, flints, lead and many other military stores.]
From the London Courier of Dec. 19.
BRILLIANT VICTORY OVER THE FRENCH.
The Hamburg mail due yesterday arrived this morning, and has brought us, what was to be expected, intelligence of the utmost importance.
We congratulate the country upon the confirmation of the account of the defeat of the French on the 2d inst. and we have the further satisfaction to announce, that they have experienced another and much more decisive defeat.
But to give a just idea of these important events, we must go back a little.
Skirmishes had taken place between the allies & the French, from the 19th ult. to the 2d inst. when the grand battle took place. The Russians reinforced by Buxhowden's army, felt confident of being superior to the enemy, and animated by the presence of their emperor, they advanced from Wischau with more boldness than caution. In this they were encouraged by the retreat of the French, who fell back behind the river Swartzach, their left at Brunn, their right at Nicholsburg. The allies advanced to Austerlitz.
The cannon from the fortress of Brunn annoyed the allies greatly, in a flat country : they made a grand movement to deprive the French of that advantage ; the French seized upon a favourable opportunity during this movement to attack the centre of the allies, which they did with great impetuosity, directing their whole strength upon that quarter. The result certainly was, after a long and bloody conflict, from sunrise to sun set, that the centre of the allies were repulsed back to Wischau and they lost their whole artillery. But the right wing of the allies was completely successful ; the French were hence deterred from following the allies to Wischau, and the foundation was thereby laid for the great and glorious event which followed.
The news of the result of the 2d inst. had been rapidly spread over the continent by the French, and represented as a complete and decisive victory. A State's Gazette of the 14th, has been received here, stating that Gen. Bruce had read on the parade at the Hague, dispatches stating the French to have gained a complete victory, having taken from the allies all their artillery, and killed, wounded, or made prisoners, 40,000 men, that among the latter was the grand duke Constantine.
Such are the accounts which will be circulated in the countries enslaved by the French, for some time, but now let us look at a very different picture, by which we will find that the reports by Mr. Kave, the messenger, were well founded, and that the admiralty bulletin, which of
course contained only a candid account of the advices received from the naval officers of the Adamant & Piqueer, were not so far from the truth as we at first feared, though they still may have been a little exaggerated.
The allies who had been successful on the right wing on the 2d, & had not been driven further than from the field of battle in the centre, having, as we have heard, recovered the effects of a mistake of a very good general, whom we shall not name, lest we should be wrong, now again advanced upon the enemy. This was the best proof that, though the events of the preceding day were against them, they did not feel themselves decisively defeated. They advanced on the morning of the 3d, against the enemy, without artillery ! Hence the battle soon became a contest of the bayonet alone !—As the allies advanced, the emperor Alexander, the bravest of heroes, rode through the ranks of the Russians, though exposed to a heavy fire from the French, encouraging them in the most gallant & enthusiastic manner, calling out constantly that it must be victory or death ! As he was determined not to quit the field vanquished, and to die on the spot rather than to yield.—This conduct raised the enthusiasm of his men to the highest pitch, to desperation even ; they advanced upon the French under a heavy and a galling fire—they themselves scarcely discharging a musket. They soon brought the enemy to close quarters & the bayonet and sabre were now alone used, and Mr. Kave, the messenger, appears to have spoken with perfect truth when he said he went on the morning of the 3d, near the field of battle to try if he could see what was going forward, that he heard shouting and huzzing, but scarcely a musket fired ; that it was but now & then he heard the report of any piece.
In this way, the bayonet and sabre alone used, the battle lasted all the morning of the 3d. Most deadly was the struggle. The Russians might fall, but not one of them would give way. At this mode of fighting they are not only more expert than the French, but they are better fitted for it by that enthusiasm and devotion, when inspired by a great leader, which makes them rather yield their lives to the last man than give way. The struggle with the bayonet lasted in the most murderous manner till noon, when the French gave way, and their main body was totally routed. Victory now declared for the allies ; but still the French contested the ground.—The battle continued during the remainder of the 3d ; it was renewed on the 4th ; and it was not finished until the 5th, when the French were ultimately defeated in all quarters, the allies recovered all their artillery, made considerable captures from the enemy, and finally drove the whole of the French troops beyond the river Swartzach, behind which they were forced to fly for protection. Bonaparte renewed and renewed the battle in vain ; every stratagem, every excitement he employed to no effect ; he has, for the first time in Europe, met with a grand and decided defeat in a general battle.
The official account of these glorious and important events had reached Berlin and Hamburg. Lord Harrowby at the one town, and Mr. Thornton at the other, together with many other persons have sent over the news. Sir Arthur Paget's dispatches were, it is supposed, forwarded by lord Harrowby by the hands of Mr. Donaldson, the messenger, who having been shipwrecked, has not yet brought his dispatches to town. But it is known that Mr. Donaldson is arrived at Dover, and he is expected in London every minute. In the mean time we can confidently affirm the accounts we have given are perfectly correct.—Even the Hamburg papers state the news, and that the allies were at Austerlitz, far in advance of Wischau, and consequently masters not only of the field of battle, but of all the country east of the river Swartzach.
Every account is full of the noble ardor, devotion and valour of the emperor Alexander. He fought at the head of his guards on both days, animating every heart and hand.—How sublime an example he has set ! He visits every court—he communicates to every monarch his own gallant and generous and highminded feelings—he inspires the utmost confidence and courage wherever he goes, and after having done this, he fulfils the promise he has given of the sincerity & attachment to the cause he had espoused, by rushing, at the head of his subjects, into the hottest

fire and fury of the battle, and risk- ing his own life in the contest. This is the monarch whom Bonaparte characterised, as destitute of all manly energy—this is the monarch whom the opposition writers did not hesitate to load with opprobrious epi- thets.
The first column of Prussian troops has arrived in the environs of Nu- remberg; the other columns are following with the utmost rapidity. A few days more will bring them to the seat of war. Angereau is to command the army destined to pro- tect Bonaparte's rear, and act against the Prussians. He is now at Ulm, and his force it is said is to be in- creased to 60,000 men. But long before his reinforcements arrive, the Prussians will be able to strike a decisive blow. The account of the archduke Charles having reached Hungary is confirmed. Massena is at Laybach.
SEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
Head quarters, Gorizia, Nov. 23.
The army maintains the position which it had taken on the left bank of the Isonzo. The advanced guard, under the orders of general Elspagne, established itself on the Vipacco, re- pulsed the enemy as far as Gauz, and in several attacks, which were per- formed with vigor, made one hundred prisoners. The whole of their cavalry has retired by the great road. A con- siderable body of their infantry took the road by the valley of Idria, to gain that of Oberlyebach.—Five companies of voltigeurs are pursuing the enemy in that direction, while our ad- vanced posts have reached the intrench- ments of Prevalde, and have taken a direction towards Laybach.
The gen. in chief has sent the division of Seras to Trieste. The Austrians evacuated the place at our approach, leaving 300 of their wounded. A corps of troops pursued them on the way to Leybach, and took 50 prisoners. Two regiments of dragoons, supported by in- fantry, have proceeded on our left as far as Chiula de Pletza, which was guarded by the two regiments of infantry Stradoli and Digne and some cavalry. All the posts were abandoned the day after the arrival of our troops. The general of brigade Lucour who commands them, has received orders to penetrate as far as Villach, and to endeavor to open a communication with the grand army, whose movements have without doubt determined the retreat of the enemy, who were afraid of being surrounded. A detachment has also been sent to Ponteba Veneta, where the enemy were pretty strong, but did not dare to await our arrival. In these various move- ments we have taken nearly 400 prison- ers. The general in chief has left near Padua the corps of troops from Naples, to which he has added a division of the army, the Co fan legion and the 2d Italian regiment.
Lieutenant general Gouvain St. Cyr, who commands these united forces, holds Chiozza and Biadene, and keep- himself prepared to fall on the British and Russians, if they dare attempt the debarcation with which they threaten the coast of Italy.
Leccbi, general of division, &c. to his excellency the minister of war.
Head-Quarters, Legnaro, Nov 23, 1805. I hasten to inform you excellency, that a corps of the enemy's troops, com- manded by prince Rohan, showed it- self near Bassano. The general in chief sent off for Seras with the reserve com- posed of a Polish corps commanded by general Pysz, a regiment of French cavalry and a regiment of French infantry, a battalion commanded by general Regnier, and four pieces of artillery under the command of the chief of the battalion, Mullo, and escorted by the 5th regiment of Italian infantry. Gen- eral Regnier having departed from his cantonnements, went to Bombino, where, by this means, he cut off the road to Mestre, from the Austrians, who were endeavoring to get into Venice. At day-break yesterday, the 24th, he was attacked, and in spite of a vigorous re- sistance, was three times compelled to fall back.
The corps of Polish infantry which was at Campo-Pietro with the general in chief, set out before day for Castel- Franco, with the general in chief in person; who went about half way, per- ceived the division of Regnier retreat- ing, ordered colonel Grabinski to attack the enemy in flank. The attack was immediately made with the greatest vi- gour, and the enemy was obliged to re- tire to Castel-Franco, with the loss of 150 prisoners; (among whom were a col. and maj.) and three pieces of can- non.
General Regnier taking advantage of this maneuver of the general in chief, attacked them again in person, and made 2,000 prisoners. The rest of the enemy's column retreated to Villa Fran- ca, where 3,000 Austrians, who hem- med in by the regiment of Polish infantry lay down their arms to colonel Gra- binski, and a corps of 700 cuirassiers surrendered to lieutenant-col. Glopinski. 8,000 prisoners, 700 horses, 12 pie- ces of cannon, 6 colours and one stand-
ard, are the result of this day. Among the prisoners is prince Rohan, general commandant, 3 cols. 6 majors, and 3 lieutenants. The dead amount to a- bout 600, among whom are 2 cols. 4 lieut. colonels and 4 majors. The wounded about 600.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10. Arrived, ship Commerce, capt. J. Adams, 35 days from St. Ubes. Mr. A. brought dispatches to govern- ment from Mr. Bowdoin, our mini- ster at Madrid, which were put on board about the 30th of Decem- ber. The report at Lisbon and St. Ubes was, that a recent engagement had taken place along the whole French line, which continued with little in- termission for eight days, when a fresh reinforcement to Bonaparte's army, decided the fate of the day, by giving him a complete victory.— Forty thousand Russians laid down their arms and were sent home on parole, and twenty thousand which attempted to force a retreat, were cut to pieces. An armistice was the immediate consequence. Such, says Mr. Adams, was the report at Lis- bon on the last of December.
RALEIGH, Feb. 17. The ship Averick, capt. Decoff, just arrived at Charleston, from Rot- terdam, failed on the 20th Decem- ber. Capt. D. brought no papers; but states that the reports from the seat of war were, that there had been much hard fighting, and that Bonaparte, in the battle on the 2d December, had been slightly wound- ed in the arm. The last accounts, however, were, that the French troops had been successful. Capt. D. furnishes one important article of information, which proves, beyond doubt, that Prussia has taken part in the war.—All the Prussian merchant- men in Rotterdam had been seized by the Dutch Government; and ac- counts were momentarily expected of the Prussian troops having struck a blow.
Sale at Auction. Will be sold, on Monday the 10th of March, being the first day of the Circuit Court, at 12 o'clock, before the court house door,
A likely, young Negro Fellow, He is a Bricklayer by trade, a remarkably swift hand, and said to be, in almost every respect, a first rate workman, having been ten years at the business—He is also a very good Officer and House Servant. Terms—Cash, or an approved endorser. Note payable in 90 days. February 28, 1806.
A NEW STORE. THOMAS & ROBERT BARR, HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening in the house lately occupied by Mr. E. Craig, a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDISE. Consisting of DRY GOODS, HARD WARE, CUTLERY, &c. QUEENS' } WARES, CHINA & } GLASS } BOOKS & STATIONARY. which they will sell for Cash, at the most reduced prices. They have on hand an assortment of imported BAR IRON. it
TO BE RENTED, FOR one, two, or three years, the PLANTATION on which Ro. Parker formerly resided, about six miles from Lex- ington—For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Lexington. Elizabeth Parker. March 5th, 1806. 3w
DANCING SCHOOL. SEVERAL Gentlemen having expressed to Mr. NUGENT, a desire to have their children taught by him this spring, he proposes to commence teaching the art of Dan- cing, in Mr. Bradley's Assembly Room, as soon as thirty scholars are subscribed for. A subscription paper is left at Mr. Bradley's, setting forth his terms, the same as last year.
THE Partnership of Mentelle & Downing, or F. Downing & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; those indebted are requested to call and settle their accounts, and those having demands against the firm will present them for settlement.
THE subscriber still continues his shop opposite Mr. Pope's office, where he has in addition to his other business, set up the Windsor Chair Making. where he will be able to furnish Chairs of every description and color, painted, japanned and gilt, which has never yet been done in the country.
F. Downing Jun. Lexington, March 6th, 1806.
NOTICE. ALL those indebted to the subseri- ber by bond, note, or book account, will please make payment to Mr. Jos. Gray, who is authorised to receive and receipt for them, during my absence. Alex. Parker. Lexington, March 9, 1806. 4w
The Noted Running Horse, DARE DEVIL, (OR JOHNSON'S COLT.)
STANDS in Lexington, near the lower end of Mr. Dodge's rope walk and adjoining Mr. J. Maxwell's field, at the white stable on the late extension of Upper-Street; to be let to mares at ten dollars the sea- son, which may be discharged by the payment of six within the season, twenty-five cents at the stable door.
DARE DEVIL is an elegant deep bay, black legs, mane and tail, full 15 1-2 hands high, was got by the old imported Don Carlos, his dam by old Harlequin, his grand dam by col. Fitzhugh's noted True-Whig. To say more of his pedigree I con- ceive unnecessary. His colts are large and very elegant, and those that have been tried, are found to be horses of great strength and acti- vity, fine figure and gaiety and have, when grown up, commanded very high prices; Dare Devil is a horse of fine figure, and great gaiety & sprightliness, and certainly possesses the grand requisites either for the turf, saddle or harness; ex- cellent eyes, fine limbs, strong bone, muscular strength and action equal perhaps to any horse in the United States, as will appear from the fol- lowing sketch of his performance.
In the fall '97, he won the Jockey Club colt's purse at Lexington; in the fall '98, he distanced the noted the noted running horse Weazle, four miles the heats, at maj. Black- burn's course; the same fall he won a purse at Frankfort, beating several fleet horses; was brought to Lex- ington the next day by 12 o'clock, notwithstanding the roads were very deep and heavy, was started imme- diately (without being cleaned) flew the course, leaped a high fence that was put up at a short turn in the course with the intent to keep the horses from flying off the course, was leaped back, saved his distance that heat, and took the purse, two miles the heats, beating col. Bobb's noted running stud horse Black Shark, and col. Ribby's Roan. In August '99, he won a quarter race for 100. at Miller's Town, carrying 200lbs. to a catch, beating col. Boekner's mare, a noted quarter nag; the same year, in September, he received a forfeit of 500 dollars, on a match with the noted running stud horse Alfred, two miles the heats; the same fall he won a purse at Danville, two miles the heats; the next week he won a purse at Bairdstown, three miles the heats, beating Black Shark, and dist- ancing the noted horse Gold Wire, one week after walked over the course at Louisville for the the first day's purse. There are a great num- ber of other races formerly run by Dare Devil, which he was success- ful in, but do not state them lest I might be inaccurate; one however I am informed of by Mr. Gatewood— a purse race, the heats, at George- town, where he more than double distanced the famous running horse Diomed, which was then owned by Mr. Gatewood. I believe I may say with propriety, that he has run and won more races than any horse that ever run in this state.
The foregoing statement of his pe- digree and performance, is impartial and precise, as near as I could as- certain from good authority.
ALSO, The High Bred Race Horse GRAY-SQUIRREL,
Stands at the same place, to be let to mares at 5 dollars the season, which may be discharged by the pay- ment of three within the season. Twenty-five cents at the stable door.
GRAY-SQUIRREL was got by the famous full bred horse Eolus, out of Capt. Prior's noted running gray mare Cade; her performance on the turf in Kentucky, is well known, she won six purse races in one season.
Gray-Squirrel was started at 3 years old, for a purse at Nicholas- ville, he won the first heat easy, but lost the race by an accident of running against a stump. At 4 years old he won a match race, single three miles, over the Lexington track, against col. Sanders's famous horse Albert, for 500 dollars, and won the race with ease. The same fall he won a purse at the Forks of Elkhorn, from several good horses. He is of a large and excellent running family of hor- ses.
N. BURROWES. Lexington, March 8.
N. B. Good pasture for mares at a moderate price, and every at- tention paid to them, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
P. S. Such mares as did not stand to the horse last season, and have not been transferred, may have a leap gratis.
He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, MARCH 8.
Departed this life yesterday morning, Col. DAVID ROBINSON, in the 77th year of his age. He was an early ven- turer in this country, and shared the dangers and hardships of its first settlers, and was universally esteemed by his acquaintances.
Nothing decisive has yet been done in Congress, relative to our affairs with the European powers. A number of resolutions are before them, principally tending to stop the commercial inter- course between the United States and Great Britain—Something of that kind we think will be adopted.
Mr. Adams introduced a bill in the Senate, which among other provisions, authorises the President, in case of being disrespectfully treated by any for- eign minister, to order him to with- draw from the seat of government, or from the United States; and in case such minister does not so withdraw within 10 days, authorising the president to cause him to be sent home.
The European intelligence in this day's Gazette, is of the highest impor- tance; and we anxiously wait for satis- factory accounts from the seat of war— at present it is difficult to form an opin- ion which was the successful party, in the grand action between the French and the allied armies. Certain it is that a more sanguinary battle never took place.
Extract of a letter from the Hon. Buckner Thruston, to the Editor, dated Washington City, Feb. 6.
"An unlucky circumstance how- ever, has lately occurred, which may lead to unhappy consequences, and tend to widen the breach between us and Spain; we have a report here, which is credited, that gen. Miranda, a French ex-general of some note, and a native of South America, has lately failed from New-York with an armed ship, loaded with cannon and arms, &c. and some hundred soldiers and young gentlemen engaged in & about New-York, on a secret expedi- tion, under the British sanction, and supported by a British convoy, and their destination conjectured to be the Spanish provinces in South America; that he has taken on board printing presses, &c. It is also said that the Spanish minister has been watching Miranda's motions for some time, and that our government has no participation in this business. Observe that this is rumour only, of a credible hue however. No doubt our executive are well informed on this subject, but nothing official has come out as yet. If these conjec- tures are well founded, it is an un- fortunate incident for us, as it will certainly be believed by the Spanish government that ours have secretly promoted the expedition; and all the measures which the wisdom of our executive might have digested for an adjustment of our limits with Spain, will probably be frustrated."
BALTIMORE, Feb. 15.
The latest European advices we are now in possession of, is the verbal in- formation communicated by capt. Adams, who arrived here last Saturday from Lis- bon, which place he left on the 1st of January. He persists in the correctness of his detail, which in substance is, that on the last of December, he saw at the Swedish consul's office, official bulletins of continued actions between the French and Russians, that lasted with small in- termission for 8 days, and terminated in the total dismemberment and destruction of the Russian army.—He pays not the accounts stated positively that 40,000 laid down their arms, after stipulating for an uninterrupted return to their own country; and that 20,000 attempting to force their way through the French army were cut in pieces. Now let us contrast this account with our advices from other parts of the continent of Europe. Those from England are to the 19th of December, and give ac- counts of battles fought with various success, from the 2d to the 5th Decem- ber. In general, the tide of victory in these details, belong to the Russians— this we are far from denying, all we mean to infer is, that as far as they go, they confirm the accounts by captain Adams.
It is, however, a rather curious cir- cumstance, that the British government should have remained silent as to the suc- cess of their allies was so triumphant, as set forth in the London morning prints —formerly we were favored with an ex- traordinary Gazette, if but a single post or trifling advantage was gained over the French; but now, although their loss in a single engagement, is stated at 27,000 men, we have neither an extra- ordinary, nor even an ordinary Gazette.
However, by way of London, the ac- counts positively state, "four days of those battles mentioned by Adams," and further confirms them, although the ter- mination could not be known at the date above mentioned.
A few days, will in all probability, clear up the doubts that remain on every person's mind, as they may be various- ly affected. In the mean time, this lit- tle statement of facts, may serve to bring the substance of all our late advi- ces into one general view.
THE STUDENTS OF THE LEX- INGTON ACADEMY, will be examined the sec- ond Wednesday of March, and exhibit the day following.
The Teacher will deliver an Address, direct- ed to parents, on the importance of educating their children.
By authority of the Board, Adam Rankin.
CONCERT.
On the evening of Monday, the tenth of March, the Kentucky Musical Soci- ety will present to the public, a
Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Musick, (In that elegant Assembly room of Mr. Brad- ley's,) consisting of
Songs, (Male and Female Voices,) Duets, Trios, Chorusses, & In- strumental Pieces.
The room will be superbly illuminated, and kept comfortably warm. Tickets may be had at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette, and at Mr. Bradley's, price 50 cents—Children's tick- ets half price. The door to be opened at half past five, and the performance to begin at half past six o'clock.
The Musical Society wish to appre- ciate the public, that they disclaim all mercenary views, their sole object being the relief of distressed humanity, (to which their former funds are appropriated,) at the same time gratifying themselves and the public with the elegant science of Musick. An institution so laudable and pleasing, they flatter them- selves will meet with such a portion of the public patronage as will promote its per- manent existence.
SIMON HICKEY,
INFORMS his friends and the pub- lic, that he has removed to the Fork of Elkhorn, on the road leading from Georgetown to Frankfort, seven miles from the former place and ten from the latter, where he executes the several branches of his business, viz. locks of all kinds, particularly such secret locks as cannot be opened even with the key, unless by a person acquainted with the lock; saddle tree plating, of the best and of the common kind; scale beams of all sizes; scroll work of any figure; edge tools, particularly such as are not commonly imported; forceps, instru- ments of any pattern; cabinet makers cramps; steel trusses of the best kind; guns repaired, &c. &c. besides the above, he will execute any piece of iron work for which a pattern is furnished. Elkhorn, March 5th, 1806.
WHEREAS the subscriber is build- ing a COTTON SAW GIN, in Scott county, Kentucky, ten miles from Frankfort, on the Georgetown road, and as he is unacquainted with the name and residence of the patentee, or pro- prietor of said machine, this is to give him notice, that upon application at the above place, he shall receive the usual premium. The above cotton gin will be completed in about three weeks. Simon Hickey. Elkhorn, March 5th, 1806.
The imported English Stallion
DION, WILL stand at Richmond, in Mid- dison county, this season. His pedigree, performances and terms will be made known in due time.
The imported English Stallion
STIRLING, WILL stand at Lexington, this sea- son. His pedigree, performances and terms will be made known in due time.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Mason Circuit court, December term, 1805. Lewis Craig, complainant, vs. Robert Bagby & David Ross, defen- dants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant David Ross, having failed to enter his appearance herein ac- cording to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfac- tion of the court, that he is not an in- habitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant, by Alex- ander K. Marshall, his counsel, it is ord- ered, that the said David Ross do appear hereon the third day of our next term, and answer the complaint, or that the same will be taken as confes- sed, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorised paper of Kentucky, for eight weeks suc- cessively.
A copy. Teste, Walker Reid D. clk.
JOSEPH GRAY, HAS removed his Store to the store house, opposite Samuel & George Trot- ter's, lately occupied by Messrs. Hart & Bartlett; and has just received, in ad- dition to his former assortment, a very elegant supply of GOODS, which will be sold cheap for Cash. Lexington, March 5, 1806.

FOR SALE, A Likely Negro Girl, ABOUT 18 years of age—enquire of the printer.
TAKE NOTICE. THAT the subscribers will attend person- ally, or by agent, at the county court for Har- din county, on the fourth Monday in May next, for the purpose of establishing a TOWN on our lands, situate in Hardin county, on the wa- ters of Little Clifty creek, a branch of Rough creek.
2  Richd Babb & James Taylor, by James Love, agt. 9th Feb. 1806.
Garrard county lot. TAKEN up by James Bright, on Sugar creek, near Hall's meeting house, a Bay Horse Colt, six months old, no brands perceivable; ap- praised to 13 dollars, before me this 22d day of November, 1805.
John Tantis, j. p. G. c. Garrard county lot. TAKEN up by Wm. Hall, living on the wa- ters of Paint Lick, about eight miles from Lancaster, one Bay Mare, six years old, 14 3-4 hands high, branded on the near shoulder and each buttock thus, F, a star in her forehead, some small white spots on her back, no other brands perceivable; appraised to 60 dollars—Given under my hand this 12th day of November, 1805.
Edward Johnson f. P. CLEAN FLAX SEED For sale at the oil mill in Lexington—Also, LINSEED OIL. may be had at said mill. John Babb. Feb. 26th 1806.
BLUE DYING. MRS. KEISER, takes this method of informing the public, that she has commenced the Blue Dying business, next door below Mr. Hudson, the saddler, where she will dye cotton, yarn, and thread, or any kind of home made cloth, which she will warrant to stand its color, as she dyes with hot dye. She will dye the above articles as cheap as they can be done any where in Lexington, and receive produce in payment. February 25, 1806.
JOHN GRANT, Painter, Glazier & Paper Hanger, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his shop to the house on Short street lately occupied by Mr. Loftus Noel Taylor, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches, extensively and with dispatch. Being now furnished with every necessa- ry material, he will be enabled to com- plete any kind of work in the above line of business, in a neat and masterly style, and on the most reasonable terms. He returns thanks to those who have favoured him with their commands, and hopes from his assiduity and attention to business, to merit a continuance of their favours. Patty and Paints, by the small quantity always on hand. One or two apprentices will be taken to the above business—boys from 14 to 6 years of age, will meet with liberal encouragement, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBER TAKES this method of informing the public, that he has now on hand, A Handsome Assortment of BOOTS & SHOES; And intends keeping A Constant Assortment of The Best Imported LEATHER. From Philadelphia; and will prosecute his bu- siness in a way so extensive, as shall enable him to sell on better terms than has been usual in this State. Hugh Crawford, Main Street, opposite A. Logan's and P. Bain's New Brick Houses. N. B. HEMP, WHISKEY, and a variety of COUNTRY PRODUCE, will be taken in payment. BLUE DYING will be continued as usual.
NOTICE—WHEREAS John Smith on the 25th of April, 1805, made an en- try of 500 acres, on a Military warrant, on the Ohio, about ten miles above the mouth of Sciota, adjoining the lands of Simon Butler, said to be claimed by Robert Wood—And whereas the proof of the special calls in the said entry, depends on the testimony of per- sons now alive; all who are concerned will hereby take notice, that I shall personally, or by my agent, on the fourth day of April next, attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Greenup, at the house of John M'Kay, living in said county, and on or near the land described in said entry, and from thence, on the same day, proceed to the lower corner (on the river) of the survey made on the entry aforesaid, and then and there take lawful depositions tending to estab- lish the special calls of the entry aforesaid, and also go to such other places and do such other things in the premises as may be deemed ne- cessary, and consistent with the act of assem- bly in that case made and provided. John Smith.
REMOVAL. JAMES CONDON, TAYLOR, HAS removed his shop to a small red house, on Main street, the second door above Mr. Landeman's; where he purposes carrying on his business as usual. Those gentlemen who may please to favour him with their cus- tom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner. N. B. He wishes to sell a LOT of GROUND, lying on Mill street, adjoining Col. Hart's—it is an excellent enclosure, and a brick house on it, that will make an ex- cellent stable. Lexington, March 3, 1806.
Wanted Immediately, A JOURNEYMAN BLACKSMITH That understands his business, to whom generous wages will be given— Enquire at this office.
Auditor's Office. Chillicothe, State of Ohio, January 31st, 1806. Extract from an act levying a state tax for the year 1806. Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and classified in the manner following; that is to say, first, second, and third rates; and the rule to be ob- served is, that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quali- ty to second rate land, it shall be de- nominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be denominated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of ninety cents, second rate sixty-five cents, and third rate for- ty cents, each per hundred acres. Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper classes, with the auditor or clerks of the court of com- mon pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owners, or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall (un- til it is changed into its proper class) be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the collector of the county, township, or district in which such lands may be charge- able, for the use of the state, on the information of any freeholder, mak- ing due proof thereof to the au- ditor or commissioners and be recov- ered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recov- erable.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-resident's lands the state shall be and is hereby divided into six collec- tion districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Sym- mes and his associates and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grant; the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio company and all grants included within the limits thereof and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the U- nited States military district and the refugee lands and all the lands within the district of Zanesville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steu- bensville land office and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the other dis- tricts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut Reserve. Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and commission- ed by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year and until his success- or is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his of- fice at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his of- fice at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zanesville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull. And shall each, at the time they receive their duplicates, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, viz. I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm, (as the case may be) that I will ac- cording to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impartially perform the duties enjoined on me by law, as collector of the district, and that I will not directly or in- directly purchase any land by me sold for taxes."
Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the first day of August next ensuing and if not paid by the
first Monday of December the lands will be sold or so much thereof as will satisfy the amount due. The district collector A. Goforth, Cincinnati. 5. do. Virginia army lands, The- mas Scott, Chillicothe. 3. do. William Skinner, Marietta. 4. do. James Herron, Zanesville. 5. do. Charles Maxwell, Steuben- ville. 6. do. James Hilman, Warren. THOMAS GIBSON. Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio.
100 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, living near Greenville, Jefferson county, Mississippi Territory, a Negro Man, named CHARLES, whom the subscriber purchased from Thomas B. Scott and Robert Scott of Jessamine county, Kentucky. He is a well made black fellow, about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, he stoops a little in his shoulders and has a soft squeaking voice. He made his first es- tablishment in September or October 1803, and was taken up in Robertson county, state of Tennessee, the 21st of July, 1804, where he remained until March 1805, at which time, Robert Childress, took him on board his boat, to convey him to his owner, and brought him near the mouth of Bayou Pierre creek, where he again made his escape. His clothing at that time is not known to the subscriber. I will give the above reward to any person who will apprehend said negro out of the limits of this Territory, and will deliver him to me at my house, or Twenty Dollars for securing him in any jail, and giving me information thereof, so that I get him again; or Twenty Dollars to any person who will apprehend said negro within this Territory, and will deliver him to me at my plantation. Thomas M. Green. May 19th, 1805.
FOR SALE, THE place whereon I now live, on 450 acres, lying on David's Fork of Elkhorn, with good improvements; about 140 acres of open lands; the dwell- ing house is of Brick, two stories 22 feet wide and 46 feet long, two GRIST MILLS in good repair, and grind very fast, one pair of stones are French burr; the springs and flock of water was never known to fail. I will sell the whole to- gether, and give an extensive credit on one fourth being paid down, or I will sell 100 acres with the mills and distillery on it, and give a considerable credit on one third being paid down. It is gene- rally counted a very handsome place— it is needful to mention further particu- lars, as any person wishing to buy, can view the premises. John Rogers.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, Know Circuit Court, October Term, 1805. William Hogan, complainant, Against Thomas Barbour, & Richard Barbour, adm'rs of James Barbour deceased, John Harrison and Sally his wife, David Walker and Mary his wife, John Moore and Frances his wife, Lucy Barbour, Mordecai Barbour, Gabriel Barbour, Philip Barbour, Richard and Tho- mas Barbour, heirs and devisees of James Barbour dec. John Barbour and John Ballenger, defendants.
IN CHANCERY. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court, and on proof being made to them that John Moore and Frances his wife, Mordecai Barbour and Gabriel Barbour are not inhabitants of this common- wealth, and on the motion of the com- plainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said absent defendants do appear here on the third day of our next April term and answer the complainant's bill, or on failure thereof, the same shall be taken as confessed against them, and this order be inserted in the Kentucky Ga- zette according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided. A copy. Teste, *486 Richard Balinger C.K.C.C
STATE OF KENTUCKY ss. Mason Circuit Court, December term 1805 vs. N. B. Taylor, complainant, Chancery vs. Joseph Downer defendant. Injunction. THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inha- bitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by Alex- ander K. Marshall, his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third day of our next May term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed against him, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authori- fied paper of Kentucky, for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teste, WM Francis Taylor Clk.
NOTICE. HAVING taken letters of admi- nistration on the estate of Mr. George John- son, formerly of the house of Peter and Geo. Johnson, (who died in the island of Cuba in September last, on his way from New Orleans to this place,) we request all those who have claims against said estate, (if any there may be) to bring them forward properly authenti- cated, so that they may receive payment; those indebted to the estate will please make imme- diate payment. Richard Johnson, } Adm'rs. Peter Johnson, } Fredericksburg, Virg. Jan. 14, 1806.
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 pub- lic 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 Williams- burg, and eleven to twelve from the O- hio 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, contain- ing 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 Chinn- verth. 3333 2-3 acres, Mason county, Ken- tucky, 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 wa- ters of Russell's creek, Green river. 325 acres, Jefferson county, Ken- tucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared. 116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Ken- tucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on that tract are considerable improvements. A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, nda adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBAC- CO, or on giving bond with good securi- ty, a considerable credit may be had.— For further particulars enquire of An- drew F. Price, attorney in fact for (to the subscriber.) JOHN JORDAN Jun. Lexington Kentucky, 2 January 13, 1805.
WANTED, A SOBER, industrious man, who is capa- ble of driving a stage with four horses, to be employed in Driving the Mail Stage from Limestone to Frankfort, once a week, to commence on the first of May next.—Applica- tion to be made to N. Willis, at Chillicothe, or Joshua Wilson, in Lexington. October 1, 1805.
Man's Lick Salt Works. TO be rented for a term of years, all the interest of the representatives of John Lee, dec. in the Man's Lick Salt Works, in Mason county, Kentucky. The superior quality of the water, and the advantages this possession over any other in the state, are so well known, it needs no recommendation. Proposals in writing will be received by Tho- mas Bodley, John Jordan, and Thomas Irwin, in Lexington, until the second Monday in March next; and if no contract should be made before that day, it will then be rented to the highest bidder. Lexington, Jan. 31st, 1806.
LOFTUS NOEL, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the Citizens of Lexington and the Public in general, that he has commenced business in the House late- ly occupied by Maj. Morrison, (on Short Street,) where he intends to pursue the fame in all its various branches, and hopes from his knowledge of the above business, with the frequent attention and a desire to please, to merit a share of public patronage. Ladies and Gentlemen, who will be so obliging as to favour him with their custom, may rely on having their work done in the most fashion- able and best manner, on the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. N. B. One or two Apprentices will be ta- ken to the above business. The subscriber has for sale an excellent Coach with Harness, on low terms for Cash.
THE OLD M'KINNEY ROAN, WILL cover mares at my stable, in Bourbon county, five miles from Paris, at 14 dollars in trade, at the market prices, when hemp, whiskey, rye, salt, payable by the first day of December, the grain delivered in the mill, the hemp, whiskey and salt deliv- ered at the land; or ten dollars in cash, pay- able by the first of November, which may be discharged by the payment of eight within the season. The season will commence the 15th day of March, and will end by the 1st of Au- gust—I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. Pasturage gratis for all mares sent from a distance. Jacob Spears. The Old M'Kinney Roan was got by the noted horse Celer, and came out of Col. Stark's famous imported mare—It is need- less to say anything further, as his per- formances are well known, and he will not be shown from the stable. John M. Garrard
STRAYED FROM the subscriber in May last, a straw berry roan coloured MARE, about 8 years old last spring, a white spot ad- joining one of her fore feet on the fore part of it, about half mane and tail, had on an old bell, also, a two year old GELDING, a dark or brown bay, a star in the forehead, a flip, on one nostril, I believe his legs are all white, on the fore legs the white does not reach high up, a switch tail, a lengthy male colt. They were brought from Virginia last winter, by the Crab Orchard, and may have attempted to make that way—Whoever will deliver the above colts to me in Green county, near where the Columbia road crosses the road leading from Stanford to Greenburgh, shall receive Five Dollars for each and trav- elling expenses paid for conveying them. WILLIAM WALDEN. Green County, Dec. 10, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED BY JOSEPH CHARLESS, PRICE THREE SHILLINGS, AND sold at this office, & at the stores of Messrs. Sam. & Geo. Trotter, Wm. Leavy, James Wier, Geo. Anderson, James MacCoun, Geo. Trotter sen. Robt. Miller & Jos. Hudson, THE KENTUCKY PRECEPTOR, CONTAINING A NUMBER OF USEFUL LESSONS FOR READING AND SPEAKING, COMPILED FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS. BY A TEACHER. Next week will be published, FRESNOY'S GEOGRAPHY FOR CHILDREN, IN QUESTION AND ANSWER. Price three shillings.
NOTICE.—All those indebted to the estate of Gabriel Madison, dec. for property sold them in July 1804, and for debts contracted prior to the death of the said decea- sed, are informed, that their notes and accounts are in the hands of the subscriber, of this place. They are therefore requested to make immedia- te payment, as the situation of the estate will not admit of longer delay. John L. Martin, Esq. to the estate of G. Madison dec. Lexington, Dec. 4th, 1805.
LAST NOTICE. 59 ALL those indebted to the late firms of Seitz & Lauman, John A. Seitz, Seitz & Johnston, John A. Seitz & Co. John Jordan jun. John Jordan junior & Co. and John & William Jordan, are requested to come forward immediately and pay off their respective accounts to CURTIS FIELD, who is hereby duly au- thorised to receive the same. Those who do not avail themselves of this no- tice, may rest assured, that indulgence will not be given beyond the first of March, when suits will be indiffer- minately instituted. J. Jordan jr. N. B.—TOBACCO, HEMP, and HOGS' LARD, will be received at the market price, in payment. J. J. Lexington, January 28, 1805.
STATE OF KENTUCKY ss. Mason Circuit Court, December Term, 1805. David Davis, complainant, Against Thomas Marshall, and Basil Duke, Thomas Morton, George Morton, John Morton, Lu- cy Morton, Nancy Morton, Mary Morton, and Francis Morton, heirs of Robert B. Morton deceased, defendants. IN CHANCERY. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that Thomas Morton is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, and he not having entered his appearance agreeably to law and the rules of this court, on the motion of the complain- ant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next May term, and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken as confessed, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some authorised paper of Kentucky for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teste, Francis Taylor, clk.
Grand Lodge of Kentucky. The Members of the Grand Lodge, and the Representatives and Deputies from the several subordinate Lodges under its jurisdic- tion, are requested to be punctual in their at- tendance at a Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, at Masons' Hall, in the town of Lexington, on the third Tues- day in March next, at ten o'clock. By order of the M. W. Grand Master, DAN. BRADFORD, G. Sec. Lexington, February 11, 1806.
A BARGAIN, By which the purchaser may make a fortune more speedily, than by any other one offer- ed in the state. I will sell the Tavern TRAVELLERS' HALL, Which I occupy, with or without the furniture and stock of liquors, for part Cash, part Store Goods, Negroes, or Country Produce, paid down; the balance in eight annual payments, with interest from the date; or in four annual payments of half Cash, and half approved pro- duce, with interest from the date. The situation, convenience, elegance and custom of Travellers' Hall, are well known to be unequalled by any Tavern in the Western Country, and by but very few in the Union. If this property be not sold before the 10th April next, I shall not dispose of it after- wards, at least for several years. R. Bradley. Lexington, 14th January, 1806.
NEW SCHOOL. 14 MR. & MRS. GREEN, BEG leave to acquaint their friends in Lex- ington and its vicinity, that on Monday, the 6th of January, 1806, they intend opening an Academy for Young Ladies, where will be taught, the following branches of Education, (viz.) per quarter. Spelling, Reading, with all kinds of Needle Work, $ 3 Writing & Arithmetic, 3 English Grammar, Geography, &c. 3 Music, (vocal & instrumental) with use of instrument, 12 Such ladies and gentlemen who please to ha- nour them with the instruction of their chil- dren, may rely on their using every exertion in their power, towards their making a rapid progress. N. B. The manufactory of Patent Piano- Fortes, is carried on as usual.—Price 130 dol- lars. Mr. Green has just received from Philadel- phia, an assortment of NEW MUSIC, which he offers for sale. Lexington, December 24, 1805.