Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1806-11-20 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVIII.—N o 949.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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.
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 fustian, perline and common broad cloths,  Constitution and fancy cords,  Corduroys, Velvets, Velverets, Jacquet, tambored & book muffs,  Humiliums, 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 yarns, Tickings &c.  A complete assortment of  saddlery and harness furniture,  Shoe makers' and carpenters' tools,  All kinds of hard ware assorted,  Cotton cards, No. 8, 9 & 10.  China, glass & queens ware,  Imperial, Nylons, Young hysos, & bohea  Coffee, Sugars, Wines, Brandy, Nutmegs, Pepper, Ginger, Mace, Cinnamon, Mustard, &c.  Capers, madder, indigo and alum.  An assortment of imported lot of the different numbers.
They keep a constant supply of bar iron, steel, castings and sheet iron of the best qualities, assorted, and Dry Mann's lick salt.
Millers can be supplied with bolting cloths of the different numbers.
Lexington, April 7th. 1804. tf
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.
TO BE SOLD OR LEASED,
FOR a term of years, the FARM on which I now live, lying on the Kentucky river, in the county of Woodford, estimated at 256 acres, 80 or one hundred acres the x of cleared, affording most excellent pasture, and convenient to very fine range. On this Farm there is a Dwelling House of sawed logs, of two stores, two rooms and a passage on the first floor, and three rooms on the second, with convenient out houses, an excellent spring, spring-house, garden, and variety of choice fruit, also, appurtenances thereunto. A ferry, warehouse, and two other houses and out-buildings, capable of accommodating families. For terms apply to John Pottlethwait in Lexington, or on the premises, to the subscriber.
CHARLES SCOTT. October 15, 1804.
MADISON CIRCUIT
September Court, 1804.
Green Clay Complainant,
Against
Ralph Morgan & Als. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his Counsel, and on his motion, it appearing to the Court that the defendants Peter Banta, Lear Banta, Abraham Detmot & Hannah his wife, Abraham Tutlot & Peggy his wife, are not inhabitants of this state; it is therefore ordered that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of their next March term of this Court, to show 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 for two months successively. A Copy. Teste William Irvine, C. M. C.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
THE
Kentucky Almanac,
For the year of our Lord
1805.
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, 45 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 burnt—the said mill, dam, and all were built anew about twelve months ago—the dam and all under works are locust timber, which will stand at least fifty years without being impaired—there is about 120 acres of cleared land, springs and stockwater that was never known to fail. I will sell the whole together, or the mill with 50 or 100 acres with it, and give a considerable credit for half, the other half being paid down. For further particulars by applying to the subscriber, any person may be informed and shown.
John Rogers. Fayette county, Dwyer'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 Thoroughbred 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. R.
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 Chinnervorth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M c Mullin.
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.
115 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern.
An Inn and Out Lot in said town.
Also a House and well improved Lot in this place.
The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had. For further particulars enquire of Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscribers).
JOHN JORDAN Jun. Lexington Kentucky,
January 13, 1803.
Wyatt & Redd,
COACH-MAKERS, LEXINGTON, K.
TAKE this method of informing the public that they have lately procured a SMITH, who is thoroughly acquainted with making steel springs of the best quality; also, folding steps, joints for phaeton tops, &c. together with every branch of iron work belonging to the coach-making business, having served his apprenticeship in Philadelphia, and afterwards worked for the best coach makers of that place and New-York. This will enable us to assure those who may favor us with their custom, that their work in all its various branches, shall be executed with neatness and the strictest fidelity, at a short notice, on reasonable terms. October 28th, 1804.
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 & foil patterns. Which they will sell on the most moderate terms, for Cash. Lexington, July 14, 1804.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING.
I WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 1s. 6d. per pound.
HUGH CRAWFORD. At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Cross-streets, Lexington.
September 13th, 1803.
N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the late firms of Seitz & Lauman, John A. Seitz, Seitz & Johnston, John A. Seitz & Co. John Jordan Jun. & Co. and John & William Jordan, are requested to come forward immediately, and pay off their respective accounts to ANDREW F. PRICE, who is hereby duly authorized to receive the same. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured that suits will be instituted against them without discrimination. John Jordan Jun. Lexington, Sept. 4, 1804.
I WISH TO SELL MY 23 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.
MADISON CIRCUIT
September Court, 1804.
Green Clay Complainant,
Against
Jonathan Patterson and Als. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant aforesaid by his Counsel, and on his motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants, Francis Wm. Techance, Allen & Christo. Degraf, Sinclair, Miller Woodson & Mary his wife, Samuel Strong & Patty his wife, Nicholas Hobson & Sarah his wife, Benjamin Finney & Lucretia Jones his wife, Catharine Jenne Degraffreid & Nancy Needham Degraffreid heirs of Ithamara Degraffreid dec. are not inhabitants of this state, it is therefore ordered that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of their next March term of this Court to show 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 for two months successively. A Copy. Teste William Irvine, C. M. C.
State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court
September term, 180, 1804.
John Fowler Complainant,
Against
John Watson, Mathew Watson, and William Watson, heirs of William Watson dec. & William Hopkins, & Thos. Gouch, def's.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants John, Mathew, & William Watson 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 March term, and answer the Complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette according to law. A Copy. Teste THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C.
Writing Paper,
For Sale by the Ream.
Tract of Land,
containing two thousand acres, situated on the head waters of Fox run, a branch of Bradleer's creek; which land was conveyed by William Murray, of Philadelphia, to Joseph Simons, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and by him to the aforesaid Simon Gratz. 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. Gratz. June 4, 1804. tf
Fayette Circuit Court,
September Term, 1804.
Ambrose Young, Abner Young and Hezekiah Harrison and Jane his wife, late Jane Young, John Young, by Jno. Glover his guardian, Polly Proctor, John Proctor and Chas. Proctor, by Hezekiah Proctor their guardian, complainants.
against,
Richard Taylor executor, and Sarah Beard, Robert Campbell, James Milligan, Charles Simms, Richard Taylor, William Elliott, and Philip Ross, and Charles Megowan and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Beard, Joseph Beard, Robt. John Beard, and William Beard, heirs and devisees of John Campbell, dec. def's.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants James Milligan, Charles Simms, William Elliott, Philip Ross & Robt. John Beard, 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 complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March Court, and answer the complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Independent Gazetteer according to law.
A Copy. Teste THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C.
FOR SALE
556 Acres of Land,
ON the Cumberland River near Eddyville, in the name of Francis Brucker.
1000 Acres one moiety of 2000 Acres on Highland Creek.
833 1-3 Acres, one moiety of 1666 2-3 Acres in the name of George Lewis, including Weedon's Lick.
910 Acres Ohio state, main Paint Creek, within 11 miles of Chillicothe.
These Lands will be sold low, & on long credit for the greater part of the purchase money.
Apply to CUTH. BANKS. Lexington Oct. 8th, 1804.
TO RENT & HIRE.
A VALUABLE FARM on
Hickman creek, where John Glover now lives, containing 160 acres of cleared land, an excellent two story stone dwelling house, and other convenient out houses, and an excellent barn; a large apple orchard, I suppose sufficient to make 100 barrels of cyder, a large peach orchard, I suppose 700 trees, a cherry orchard and pear trees, a fine garden, still house, &c. excellent spring and stock water, which I will rent at private, together or divided to suit persons willing to rent, on or before the 1st day of January next, and if not then rented, will be rented to the highest bidder, on the premises, for one or more years. And at the same time and place will be hired out for one year a number of NEGROES, men, women, girls, and boys, the property of John M. Young Jun. by H. HARRISON, His Guardian. Nov. 1st, 1804. tf
Jessamine County, S et .
October Circuit court, 1804.
James Owens, complainant,
against
John Williams's heirs, Thomas Caldwell, David Noon, Nathaniel Blennis and Daniel Strunck, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Daniel Strunck, having failed to enter his appearance herein, according to law and the rules of this court, & it appearing to their satisfaction that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Daniel Strunck do appear here on the third day of our next April court, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some one of the Kentucky prints, according to law. A copy. Teste, *6 o . Saml. H. Woodson, c. j. c. c.
DIRECT TAX.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March last, entitled, "An act 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; or of the tax 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.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, Blue ground callico and chintzes, Cambric, jaconet, and tambored muffs, 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 segars 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.
THE PITTSBURGH Glass Works,
HAVING been in successful operation for some time past, the proprietors are induced to inform their former customers and others, that they have now on hand a large assortment of WINDOW GLASS and HOLLOW WARE of a superior quality to any hitherto manufactured in this country; and that they have determined to reduce the prices this season—as follows:
   WINDOW GLASS.     7 by 9 at 11 dollars a box, by 10 12 do   10 by 12 13 do   and larger sizes in proportion.   HOLLOW WARE.   Gallon bottles 400 cents a dozen   Half Gal. do 240 : do   Quart do 160 : do   Pint do 120 : do   Porter & Claret do 133 1-3 do   April 27th, 1804. 3m  
THE subscriber wishes to inform the public, that he carries on the BLACK-SMITH'S BUSINESS, in all its various branches opposite Lexington Gaol, and now intends working lower than any in the State. He intends to execute his work in the neatest manner, and on the following terms viz: Waggon Horses shod all round, 9s. riding do. 8s. 3d. drawing chains 13s. 6d. axes not to exceed 6lbs. inford six months, 12s. plating men's faddle-trees 6s. Side ditto nine Shillings. Plow-irons 1s. per lb. and all other jobs that his customers may please to favor him with, shall have their work done complete, and on the shortest notice, & on the cheapest terms, and will receive for pay, pork, bacon, flour, meal, salt, beef, poultry, butter, hogs-lard, bar-iron, country linen, and tallow. 1m Wm. Collumber.
AUGUST 6th, 1804. TAKEN up by the subscriber, one black MARE, ten years old, 13 hands and an half high, right hind foot white, star in her forehead, branded on the near shoulder M, and on the near buttock M. Richard Kenney.

Mr. Bradford,
Understanding there is a petition before the Legislature, from a number of Miners, praying to be exempt from Militia duty; you will oblige a constant reader by inserting the following observations on that subject.
ON MILITIA DUTY.
A complaint of the Young Men of this state, is become general enough to deserve a candid and concile discussion. It is contended, that since they are subject to militia duty from the age of eighteen years, and since they pay county taxes, and that they work on the roads from the age of 16 years, they ought to enjoy the right of voting, of which, nevertheless, they are deprived by the constitution, till they have attained the age of 21 years; or, if they are deprived of the right of voting, they say they ought to be exempted from paying taxes. It is easy to prove that the one is not the consequence of the other.
The term of 21 years having been fixed by law in all the United States for the management of our private civil concerns, it was natural, proper and very reasonable, to fix the same term of 21 years, by our constitution, to enjoy the right of voting; being an act of the greatest importance, requiring the maturity of age, and a discerning judgment, for the choice of persons to be entrusted with the management of our most precious interests, the formation and the execution of the laws. This point of the fixation of 21 years for private civil concerns, and the right of voting, being both admitted to be just and proper; it remains now to examine, if the young men under 21, ought to be exempted from militia duty, from county taxes, and from working on the roads, as a consequence of their exclusion from voting: We will examine these three points separately.
If militia exercise is called a duty, it is certainly an agreeable and glorious one; it is, in reality, a right, a privilege, an advantage; and ought to be enjoyed with pleasure, and a sort of pride, by all the free citizens of a republican government, of which the subjects of despotic, monarchical and arbitrary governments of Europe, are deprived: They are, it is true, enlisted as militia men; but they are taken only from the plough, and from mechanical arts, to serve all their life, under officers, not of their own choice; trained in a hard manner, and disposed of at the will, and sometimes sold by their sovereigns, to fight in foreign countries, for causes, and for people unknown and indifferent to them. The other subjects (except the privileged nobility) are deprived of the precious and essential right of bearing arms, as also the militia men, when out of exercise. What renders the militia duty in those countries hard, shameful, and more disagreeable is, being imposed only on the classes looked upon as the most abject; a large portion of the inhabitants being exempt from that tyranny. Although there is no similarity between those countries and this, as to militia duty, and no comparison can be drawn, nevertheless, many persons emigrating from Europe, bring along with them a dislike, a contempt, a prejudice against that public service, without considering rightly, that if it is humiliating in despotic countries, to serve the will and ambition of a sovereign despot, it is in a free country, in a republican government, a precious, a glorious right, to bear arms for the defence and maintenance of both. That right, as well as the right of election, both prove truly the sovereignty of the people; and really that sovereignty will be lost, by the neglect of those two essential prerogatives. If, that, difference of militia duty in those countries and ours, is duly considered and appreciated, how can our young men complain, if they are admitted sooner to that sovereign right of bearing arms and manual exercise, and before having attained the full age to enjoy all the other rights of free citizens? The law appears to say to them, you have not yet acquired the maturity of age to make a found choice of our public administrators, but you have the strength, the dexterity, the courage to be good militia men, the law raises you to the recommendable rank of defenders of your country, and of your friends, to which you become dearer and more estimable; you are raised, although young yet, to the rank of men, with whom, from that moment, you are associated. If you prefer to be considered as children, the right of bearing arms ought to be forbidden you; but if you are young men, and to be considered as such, you become an essential part of the whole society: The state provides, gratuitously for you, necessary teachers in the military art. It is the true moral and political point of view, under which the militia duty must be considered by young men, having found notions of a republican government, and be inculcated very early, by their relations and their officers. Being also considered in a physical point of view, that exercise is very necessary, to place the body and the head in an erect, convenient and manly situation, and to give suppleness and agility to the limbs. That bodily exercise is very proper also, as a sort of brotherly diversion, after arduous labors, and is conducive to strengthen the friendly ties among neighbours;
in fine, it is a sort of apprenticeship, to become worthy citizens. Nobody ought to be ignorant, that a number of disciplined and well exercised men, have always the advantage, in case of a contest against almost any number of undisciplined men; the experience of all ages, and of all countries proves this assertion; the several conquests of the English in the East Indies, in the end of the last century, is a strong and recent instance of that truth.
As to county taxes, they are purely local, and a small compensation for the advantages that the young men receive from society; and, except the right to dispose of their property, and the right of voting, they enjoy, from 16 till 21 years, all the other advantages of men of full age; and as they are capable of working to earn wages, they must contribute to those local expenses, and when they will have attained 21 years, then they will pay state taxes, and acquire the right of voting at elections, in the same time. Suppose that they were free from those county taxes, the reparation would be made among the heads of families, which being higher, would be retained in proportion, on the salaries of young men working abroad, or by the fathers of those working at home. It is then far better, and more glorious, for them to pay directly themselves, those county taxes.
The same thing can be said, as to their working on the roads—they enjoy of the advantages of those common ways, as well as all other citizens; having the bodily strength, they ought to give their help, to keep them in good repair; there is no inconsistency at all in that, with the particular condition of the maturity of their mental faculties, 21 years fixed for their right of voting, and the disposition of their own property.
The law in Europe, (with few exceptions) has been less favourable to young men than in America, being there fixed at 25 years to be of age; either because in this continent, the law pays more respect to a free citizen, or rather because mankind, under a republican government, acquires sooner the rational faculties. If any thing could, with propriety introduce a general alteration in our laws in that respect, and fix the term of 16 or 18 years to be of age, it ought to be only a general diffusion of information and knowledge, by a better and more extensive education, & schools through the state; the ignorant being truly always young.
A Friend of Youth.
To the EDITOR of the MONITEUR.
New Orleans, Sept. 12, 1804.
Sir, The following memorial was addressed by the Ursuline Nuns of this city to the president of the U. S. As the memorial itself, together with the president's very friendly and encouraging answer may afford pleasure to the inhabitants of Louisiana, all of whom, doubtless, take a deep interest in the prosperity of this religious establishment, I request you to insert them in your next number both in French and English.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant, PATRICK WALCH, Vicar General.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the U. S. of America.
Sir, Emboldened by the favorable mention you have been pleased to make of their order, the Nuns of Ursula at New Orleans take the liberty of addressing you on a subject highly interesting to their institution. They believe that without any direct application, the treaty of cession and the sense of justice which marks the character of the United States, would have secured to them the property they now possess; but considering it a sacred deposit, they would fail in a duty they deem essential, were they to omit requesting that it may be formally confirmed to them and their successors, and that you may be pleased to communicate this request to the congress of the United States in such a manner as you may deem proper.
Our wish is dictated by no wish of personal gratification or private aggrandizement. Secluded from the world, its luxuries and vanities, wealth, and the enjoyment it brings, would to them have no attraction;—devoted to religious duties, temporal advantages are not the objects of their pursuits; but bound by a solemn obligation to employ their revenue in charitable uses, and their time in the education of youth, they cannot but be anxious to know that the property which is to enable them to fulfil the duties will be secured to them.—It is not, therefore, their own cause, but of the public which they plead. It is the cause of the orphan, of the helpless child of want, of the many who may be snatched from the paths of vice and infamy under their guidance, and
be trained up in the habits of virtue, and religion to be happy and useful; of society which will be the burthen of indigent and the depredations of vice; of their country itself, which cannot but acquire honor in fostering and protecting such beneficent purposes.
These considerations they know, Sir, will have weight with you.—They anticipate your support, because they deserve it: and they conclude with their ardent wishes for your personal happiness and the prosperity of the country whose affairs you direct.
We have the honor to be with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient serv'ts.
New Orleans, June, 1804.
To the Sœur Therese de St. Xavier Farjon Superior, and the Nuns of the Order of St. Ursula, at New Orleans.
I have received, holy sisters, the letter you have written me, wherein you express anxiety for the property vested in your institution by the former governments of Louisiana. The principles of the constitution and government of the United States are a sure guarantee to you that it will be preferred to you sacred and inviolate, and that your institution will be permitted to govern itself according to its own voluntary rules without interference from the civil authority. Whatever diversity of shade may appear in the religious opinions of our fellow citizens, the charitable objects of your institutions cannot be indifferent to any, & its furtherance of the wholesome purposes of society, by training up its younger members in the way they should go, cannot fail to ensure the patronage of the government it is under: be assured it will meet all the protection my office can give it.
I salute you, holy sisters, with friendship and respect.
(Signed)
TH: JEFFERSON.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2.
Extract of a letter from commodore Preble to the secretary of the navy, dated 14 June, 1804, on board the United States' frigate Constitution off Tripoli.
"Yesterday I anchored off the Harbor and sent Mr. O'Brien on shore under a flag of truce to endeavor to ransom our unfortunate countrymen, and if the bashaw should desire it, to establish peace. Mr. O'Brien did not succeed in his mission, he landed at noon and returned on board at half past 2 o'clock, p. m. You will see by his instructions how far he was authorised to go for the ransom. I presume if the terms had been accepted that our government would have been satisfied, but they were refused, & we have no alternative but to oblige him to accept them on others more favorable for us."
Extract of a letter from com. Preble to the secretary of the navy, dated 5th July. 1804, on board the Constitution, Messina Harbor.
"We have taken on board here 700 bomb shells, and powder in proportion, and the bomb vessels being ready, we sail to-morrow morning. I hope my next letter will announce to you our success against Tripoli, the restoration of our unfortunate countrymen to the sweets of liberty, and our country an honorable peace."
Extract of a letter, dated Tunis, July 10.
"At length Naples has felt a spasm of energy; and its squadron for the first time made a visit to this port; but we cannot imagine the reasons which prevented the admiral's making himself master of the whole naval force of this regency. On the 26th ult. one ship of the line and three frigates, entered the road off the Gouletta, shewing English colors; (most of the corsairs were ready for sea, and anchored at a considerable distance from the batteries) a frigate laid along side of the Tunisian frigate, and commenced the attack by a general discharge of
musketry shewing at the same time the Neapolitan flag; some of the Tunisians on board the frigate instantly cut her cables, while others endeavored to make their escape by swimming to the shore: the Tunisian frigate, drifted under the forts, receiving without any resistance, the full force of the enemy's great guns. She was completely equipped and ready for sea; nine of her crew were killed, about twenty wounded; and an equal number of prisoners made, which were taken up by the boats of the Neapolitans: she is considerably damaged in her hull, has two shot between wind and water, and her fore mast somewhat injured. There were no soldiers in the forts, except a few Moors, who were not sufficient to man half a dozen guns; they notwithstanding kept up a tolerable brisk fire for nearly two hours after the Neapolitans had ceased; and until they stood out of the Readited—no damage was done to any of the other corsairs, and not one captured, except a small Galiota off Porto Farino."
The Boston Centinel of the 24th of Oct. says that commodore Preble has added six gun-boats, each carrying a 24 pounder, and two bomb-ketches to his squadron; and was determined to bombard Tripoli, in hopes of obtaining the officers and crew of the Philadelphia frigate—that he was willing to give 100 dollars for each man, making no distinction between the officers and seamen—that the Tripolitans had 14 gun-boats, and were erecting new forts for defending themselves.
The emperor Bonaparte arrived at Brussels the 2d Sept. and immediately proceeded to Aix-la-Chapelle. According to report he will not return to Paris for six weeks. It was the general opinion that a congress or conference would take place at Aix-la-Chapelle, where many great men had arrived, and others had passed through Brussels for the same place, viz. the governor of the palace, gen. Duroc; marshal Lannes, minister to Portugal; the Portuguese envoy; marquis de Gallo, envoy from Naples, and Talleyrand Perrigord, minister of foreign affairs; count Cobentzel, and the marquis de Lucchesini, ambassadors from Vienna and Berlin, were likewise expected there. Dutch papers state the fact as probably correct, that the new title of emperor of Austria has already been recognized by the court of Berlin—that the imperial mania had not been confined to Bonaparte, but that the king of Spain was also to assume the title of emperor!—The emperor of the French would also assume the title of king of Lombardy.
The French troops were rapidly desiring towards the sea coast.
The French were not perfectly satisfied with the conduct and disposition of his Sicilian majesty. In the event of a war with Russia, French troops would occupy all the strong places in the Neapolitan states. An embargo on Russian and Swedish ships had been laid at Leghorn.
One of our London papers of the 11th Sept. says—We are happy to learn that trade is more than commonly brisk in most of our manufacturing towns. Since the cession of Louisiana to the Americans, immense orders have come over from thence to this country, particularly for flowered and fancy muslins. The returns made are in raw materials, dollars and provisions.
BALTIMORE, November 2.
The French papers say, that in July, lord Nelson sent a frigate, with a third messenger to Algiers, to demand the restoration of certain vessels, the release of a number of seamen, indemnification for certain losses; that the British consul should be received again and that the Dey should apologize for his conduct. The Dey not only refuses to comply with these demands, but he insists on having large sums of the English before he receives the consul again.
The Journal du Soir, a Paris paper, of the 29th Thermidor (August 17) says "Mr. Livingston, minister plenipotentiary from the United States of America, has received his letters of recall and is about to return home. We are assured that he solicited this, but we are ignorant of the motives by which he has been actuated."
M. Jerome Bonaparte and his fair spouse have at length taken their departure for France. The mode they adopted to lull curiosity, and obtain a sufficient start before the news could reach any English vessel on the coast, reflects some credit on the ingenuity of the inventor, and if Jerome be the man, gives him a small title to the station of imperial high admiral of the French navy. It appears that since his return from the eastward he had fitted up in a very handsome stile, the elegant seat of Mrs. Dulany, about 8 miles from the city, which, it was given out, he meant to make his permanent residence, at least during the war, between Great Britain and France. His absence from the streets or parties in the city for two or three days at a time, of course no longer excited suspicion. Matters being thus arranged he attended the theatre on Wednesday night last with his lady and when the play was over they repaired on board a packet at one of the wharves, which had been engaged for the purpose, and proceeded down to the North Point, where, with one or two of her relations, who accompany them to France, they were put on board the fast sailing fch'r Cordelia captain Towers, which had been fitted up & ballasted for the purpose. On Sunday it began to be whispered about that Jerome was off; but there seemed to much of a quiz in the tale, that no one out of the secret believed it till it could be no longer doubted.
LONDON, Sept. 15.
The Hannah, Arcade, Mary, Sea Nymph, and Maria Cartels, arrived on Thursday at Plymouth, after a passage of nine weeks from Jamaica, with 1500 French prisoners on board, the remnant of the fine army sent and sacrificed in St. Domingo by Bonaparte. They are to perform a strict quarantine of 21 days.
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
(Extracts from the Journal of Nov. 8.)
The Lieutenant Governor being absent from indispotion, the senate proceeded to the election of a Speaker pro tempore during his illness, as the constitution provides, and Mr. Green Clay was unanimously elected.
November 10. Information being given to the senate by Mr. Slaughter, from his place, that the Lieutenant Governor had departed this life; whereupon the following resolution was moved and seconded, viz.
Resolved, That the chair of the senate be constitutionally filled by the pro tempore appointment made on Thursday last.
The question was taken on agreeing to the said resolution—It passed in the negative.
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Alexander, Ewing, Hunter, Lancaster, Moore, Payne, Pofey, Richardson and White.
Those in the negative, are Messrs. Cassidy, Crutcher, Delha, Grant, Hickman, Henderson, Hubbard, Hughes, Logan, Pemberton, Slaughter, Trotter, Thomson, Winlock, and Williams.
The senate proceeded to the appointment of a speaker pro tempore, and Messrs. Green Clay, Thomas Pofey, Gabriel Slaughter, Robert Alexander, James Trotter, and Joseph Delha, were nominated as proper persons to fill that office. And on taking the vote, they stood thus:
For Green Clay—Messrs. Ewing, Henderson, Moore, Payne, Pofey, Richardson, Trotter, Thomson, and White.
For Thos. Pofey—Messrs. Grant, Hickman, Hunter, Hughes, Logan, Winlock and Williams.
For Gabriel Slaughter—Messrs. Crutcher, Delha and Lancaster.
For Robert Alexander—Messrs. Hubbard and Pemberton.
For Joseph Delha—Mr. Cassidy.
For Jas. Trotter—Gabl. Slaughter.
There not being a majority of the whole number of members present, in favor of any one of the gentlemen nominated, the senate proceeded to a second vote for Green Clay, and Thomas Pofey. And the same being taken, stood thus:
For Green Clay—Messrs. Alexander, Ewing, Henderson, Lancaster, Moore, Payne, Pofey, Richardson, Trotter, Thomson and White.
For Thomas Pofey—Messrs. Cassidy, Crutcher, Delha, Grant, Hickman, Hubbard, Hunter, Hughes, Logan, Pemberton, Slaughter, Winlock and Williams.
A majority of the whole number being then in favor of Thomas Pofey, he was declared duly elected.

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
True to his charge
He comes, the Herald of a noisy world,
News from all nations lumb'ring at his back
LEXINGTON, NOVEMBER 20.
THE two last mails from the Eastward, brought no papers from the City of Washington. We are not able to account for this failure, which has probably prevented our having it in our power to lay the President's communication at the opening of the session of Congress, before our readers. Should the papers from the seat of the general government again fail of arriving, we shall doubtless be able to gratify our readers by the next publication, with a sight of that message, by other channels.
We do not observe in any of our Philadelphia, New-York, or Baltimore papers, the arrival of any late important foreign intelligence. We wait, with anxiety, for accounts from our Mediterranean squadron, which has gone against Tripoli.
The bill for changing the mode of impanelling Juries, has passed the house of representatives of this state. It has our good wishes for its success in the senate, as we conceive a worse plan than the present, could not well be devised.
The hon. Buckner Thruston, has been chosen a senator, to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, in the room of the hon. John Brown, after the 4th March next.
We have not yet heard who are elected, as electors to choose a President and Vice-President of the United States; but the friends of republican government, may be assured they will give a "dead shot" for Jefferson and Clinton.
A Subscription Paper is lodged in this office, for publishing, in Richmond, Virginia, by Ritchie & Worsley, & Augustine Davis, the Debates, and other Proceedings of the Virginia Convention, on the adoption of the Federal Constitution. Price in boards 3 dollars, bound, 3 dollars 50 cents. Those who wish to subscribe, will please to make an early application. It will appear in February or March.
The committee of French Literati employed in preparing the great work on Egypt, the result of all the researches made during Bonaparte's expedition to that country, have lately made a report on their progress to the minister of the home department. There are already a hundred copper plates engraved, of which 47 are ancient Egyptian monuments, 5 Egyptian handicrafts, 17 new Egyptian structures, and 28 relative to the natural history of that country. One hundred and sixty copperplates are at present engraving, among which are a number of statues, inscriptions, and other lesser remains of antiquity.
Edmund Cullis esq. formerly a member of the Virginia convention, for ratifying the Federal constitution, is to succeed Hore B. Trist, esq. in the collectorship of the port of New-Orleans.
A proposal is made by a Society of literary gentlemen in New-Orleans, for publishing in monthly numbers, a Louisiana Journal, to contain a general and particular history of the country, correcting the errors or fictions of ignorant or pretended travellers in that country; together with such other miscellaneous matter, as may tend to instruct and amuse readers.
By our advices from the Mediterranean, it is understood, that commodore Preble had been strengthening his squadron by the addition of gun boats and bomb-ketches, to bombard Tripoli, in order to enforce the enlargement of the officers and crew of the Philadelphia frigate. The Tripolitans were preparing for defence. It is said that 100 dollars had been offered to the Barbary for each man including the officers. Boston paper.
At the late Salisbury court, (N. C.) James Murrell was convicted of taking and conveying away from the state of North Carolina and selling as a slave, a free person of mixed blood, and was sentenced to have been hung on the 19th inst. but on a petition from the inhabitants of Rowan, stating that if time were given the offender by a suspension of his execution, the petitioners had an expectation that the stolen Mulatto would be restored to his freedom, the Governor has granted him a reprieve to the 28th of December.
Defence of London—On the 3d of September, the effects of some defective works, lately constructed up
the river Lea, were examined in the presence of his royal highness the duke of York, Mr. Pitt, and the generals Browning, Ludlow, and Turner, and other military officers and engineers. These works consist of a vessel, which is so constructed as to form a floating gate, which is made to fit a groove formed across the bottom of the river Lea, at the four mills, Bromley. By means of a valve in her bottom, the links gradually, and at length fills the groove. This operation must be performed at high water, so that when the tide ebbs the vessel forms a dam, which opens the water for several miles up the river. The tide serving at half past one, the vessel, which is about 64 feet in length, was sunk by means of her valves in about ten minutes and filled the groove. The co-operating sluices at Stratford and Westham bridges, the Temple mills, and Lea bridge, were then shut.
These preparations being made, the duke of York, and the company attending him, rode up the Lea to the filling house, and found the river so completely full, that the water would have overflowed the marshes, had not the sluices been kept a little open to prevent the damage that would otherwise have ensued. When the tide had ebbed, which was about six o'clock, his royal highness returned to Bromley and saw the vessel performing its promised office, of sustaining the water above the elevation of high water. Mr. Rennie, the engineer who superintended the construction of these works, received the highest approbation from his royal highness, for the great skill and ingenuity he had manifested in this important undertaking, and his unremitting attentions to the progress of it. Lon. paper.
HORRID MURDER.
IRA LANE, a child of 7 years old, was murdered on the 26th of August last by David Williams, aged 19, both in the town of Milton, Cayuga county, state of New York, of which the following are the particulars.
The said David Williams, when examined before a Magistrate, after committing the horrid deed, declared that he was tired of existence, and determined to rid himself of the burthen of life—and at first determined to commit suicide; but the fear of a future punishment after this life, and self murder being an offence against the Supreme Being, that, if he died instantly, he would have no time for repentance, therefore thought if he killed another person he must necessarily undergo the forms of law before execution, which would afford him an opportunity for repentance. After abandoning the idea of self murder, for the reasons above stated, he sent for a young woman of his acquaintance, in the neighbourhood, to come to his Father's house to see him, (the day he committed the deed) or it would be too late, after that, for the purpose he had in view, by requesting the interview. She having refused to come, he then determined to kill the first person that came in his way.
Shortly after the refusal of the young woman being made known to him, the unfortunate Ira Lane, a neighbour's child, was going home from school, and saw Williams with a gun in his hand, near the house of his (Williams's) Father and familiarly asked him if he was going to shoot a hawk—Williams replied in the affirmative, and instantly discharged his gun at the boy, which slightly wounded him in the abdomen—after which he carried the boy into the house, and laid him on a bed. The boy called for his Father—Williams told him he would go and call him, but went for his axe, bringing it concealed behind him. The boy having followed him, he took him a second time and put him to bed, and then struck him three blows with the edge of the axe, aiming at his neck—the two first missing the same, mangled his face prodigiously, but the third cut off his head; after which Williams retired within a wood near the fatal spot, awaiting for his pursuers, who shortly after came up to him—At their approach he made no attempt to escape, but surrendered himself without resistance. When being carried before a Magistrate, he confessed the fact, and assigned the foregoing reasons as the cause, exhibiting no signs of sorrow or confusion for what he had done—He was committed to Canandaigua gaol, there to await the sitting of the Supreme court—On being asked, if he was condemned to be hung, would he wish to be reprieved, he answered in the negative, but said he wished not to be tried till he had time to repent. The reason he assigned
for selecting the child for the victim, was, his being young and innocent, and needed no time for repentance. (Herkimer paper.)
Extraordinary Snow Storm.
Walpole, (N. H.) Oct. — On Tuesday last (the 9th instant) about the middle of the forenoon, the weather suddenly changed from a temperate rain, to a storm of snow, attended with thunder and violent winds on the high lands—The storm continued with some intermissions till Wednesday morning. It is judged that the mean depth of snow which fell was from 15 to 18 inches, and covered the ground for more than 50 hours. On the hills it was blown considerably into drifts, which in places covered the fences and blocked up the roads. The eastern stage could not run, and the Mail was conveyed on horseback. Greater damage was done to fruit trees and timber than ever was known to be sustained in one year since the settlement of this part of the country. Their foliage formed a lodgment for the adhesive snow, which broke many branches by its weight, and the wind lending its aid levelled many a trunk with the earth—The western Mail had not arrived when this paper went to press; nor have we received papers from the eastern part of this state.
The day on which the storm commenced was appointed for a regimental review at Keene. The soldiers had gotten on their way when they were overtaken by the storm and detained—very few reached the place of rendezvous, and the occasion was frustrated.
To enliven the gloom of the scene, sleighs ran briskly during the continuance of the snow in this village. The untimely element still lies in considerable quantities on the high lands.
By verbal information we learn that the storm was severe at Boston, that the shipping suffered greatly, and that a steeple was blown down.
Extract of a letter from capt. Rogers of the frigate Congress, dated Gibraltar Bay, August 30. 1804.
"I shall leave this the instant I get water on board sufficient for 6 or 7 weeks, which I am in hopes will not take longer than till tomorrow evening, and proceed direct to Tripoli, where Iatter myself (if capt. Preble has not made a previous attack) I shall yet arrive in time, to co-operate with commodore Barron; for I should be greatly mortified if the Congress did not have a part of the credit to be derived from the reduction of Tripoli, by inscribing a lasting remembrance of her name on its walls.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in S. Carolina, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated Sept. 22.
"The prospect before us is gloomy beyond what I wish to describe—Our provisions are destroyed and no cotton made to buy them. It appears as if the judgment of Heaven was upon this guilty land, for immediately after the opening of the slave trade by our legislature, the price of cotton fell one third or one fourth below its usual value. The succeeding summer was unfavorable to its cultivation, but when most of the difficulties of the crops were surmounted, a destructive caterpillar made its appearance, and injured more or less every plantation. What was left by that devouring insect, has been swept away by wind, rain and hail. Thus in righteousness and judgment God has appointed that the very means which were counted upon, for increasing property, and feeding avarice, will be the means of ruin to numbers. I thank God that by no act of mine, have I encouraged that trade in human flesh."
Aaron Burr arrived at Petersburg, Virginia, on the 28th ult. on his way to the city of Washington, to preside in the Senate!
The following is an extract from the logbook of the brig Georgia Packet, arrived at New-York on Thursday night from Cadiz; "It was reported that the Russians had declared war against France—That the Russian fleet had left the Baltic—That the French had put in requisition very large quantities of grain that was shipping for Spain in the several ports of Italy, expecting to have occasion for it in a short time themselves, as it was supposed that country would shortly be engaged in a war."
NEW-YORK, Nov. 2.
Capt. Cornwall, of the brig Georgia Packet, arrived yesterday from Cadiz, informs, that Moreau is still at that place, and that the probability of his coming to this country does not appear so strong as for-
mer advices gave ground to believe. Opinions on this subject, he says, are various: one class entertaining the idea that he only waited the acquiescence of his lady in order to bid a long adieu to Europe: whilst another did not hesitate to give it as their opinion, that it was not the General's object to come to America, but that he intended to wait the denouement of the tragi-comedy at present acting on the theatre of France, expecting that the time would ere long arrive when he might return in peace to his native soil. With this opinion we cannot coincide. General Moreau is too well acquainted with the character of the usurper to think himself safe in a country where the tyrant's will is law—where he need only give the order, and the veteran falls.
This day will be published, and for sale at this Office,
A SERIOUS ADDRESS FROM THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY, To the Churches under their care.
Notice is hereby given, That the subscribers with to purchase a large quantity of good, merchantable WHEAT,
For which a generous price will be given in Cash. They wish to dispose of a first rate MERCHANT MILL, On Hickman creek, Jessamine county, three miles from Kentucky river; in the most convenient place for merchant and country work, viz. burs, rolling screen, merchant and country cloths of various descriptions, &c. &c. N. B. Any person wishing to sell wheat or purchase the mill, may know the terms by application to James Beatty of Fayette county, or to Will. N. Potts on the premises. BEATTY & POTTS. Cedar mills, 14th November, 1804.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 10th October last, an apprentice to the tanning business, named JACOB IRVIN, between 18 and 19 years of age. Whoever will deliver said apprentice to the subscriber, on Hickman, Jessamine county, shall receive the above reward. All persons are hereby forewarned from harboring said apprentice, as they will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law. Jacob Todhunter. November 17, 1804.
STATE OF KENTUCKY ss.
Clarke circuit, October term, 1804 John, William, Elijah, James, Andrew, Robert, Agga, and Anna McCreery, heirs of Robert McCreery, deceased, complainants, Against William Gillaspie, and Benjamin Eftil, &c. defendants IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Gillaspie, 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 inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next April term, and answer the complainants' bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teite. Saml. M. Taylor, c.c.c.c.
Private Entertainment.
THE subscriber informs his friends & the publick, that he has opened a house of PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT, in that large two story brick house, just above the new building intended for the Kentucky Insurance Company, on Main street. JNO. P. WAGNON. Nov. 6, 1804.
THE Kentucky Almanack,
For the year 1805, Is published, and for sale at this office, By the Graft at 6 dollars, Dozen 75 Cents, Single 12 1-2 do. It contains, besides the necessary calculations, the following Miscellany: Preface to ill news, The test of generosity, Remedies against the consumption of the purse, Recipe to make cheese, A steam bath, on a simple construction, for the afflicted, Cure for the dysentery, The bitter bit, Irish advertisement, The planting of the vine, A Pindaric story, The doctor and his apprentice, Epitaph on a rover, Profitable way of making butter in winter, Recipe to cure any of the common fevers in America, List of roads from Lexington to Abington, Va. to Winchester, Va. to Baltimore, to Pittsburg, to Cincinnati, Rates of postage, Officers of government, Maxims, Anecdotes, Tables, &c. &c.
Bourbon Circuit, August term, 1804. John Shaw, complainant. against Robert Ballentine & others defendants. In Chancery. The defendant Ballentine, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that he do appear here on the third day of the next February term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted for eight weeks successively in some one of the Gazette of this state. (A copy.) Attest Thomas Arnold, Clk. 175
NOTICE.
The commissioners appointed by the county court of Nicholas, in pursuance of the act of assembly entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes," will meet on Saturday the eighth of December next, if fair; if not, on the first fair day, at the house of Thomas Boggess, on the head of Indian creek, about three miles northwardly of the lower Blue Licks; to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to establish and perpetuate the calls of an entry for 1000 acres, in the name of James Ware, dated the 16th of June, 1780, which calls to begin one half mile south east from an improvement made on a buffalo road, &c. and to do such other acts as may be deemed expedient towards the establishment of the said claim. John Drake. November 10, 1804.
Taken up by Christopher Devore, living in Bracken county, on the waters of the North fork, on the road from the lower Blue lick to Bullskin, a Black Mare, about 13 hands and a half high, with a small star in her forehead, one hind foot white, a natural trotter; appraised to fifty dollars. William Woodward, J. P. June 6, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber being about to leave the State, & expecting to be absent some Months, most earnestly requests all those who are indebted to him to make immediate application to William H. Richardson, & Thomas Barlow, Students of Medicine for settlement, who at this time reside in Lexington, and are authorized to receipt for all monies paid on my account. It is hoped that no compulsory measures will be necessary—It is however expected that prompt payments will be made. W. WARFIELD. November 5th, 1804.
DRS. BROWN & WARFIELD
BEG leave to inform the public that they will practice MEDICINE & SURGERY, In partnership, in the town of Lexington and the vicinity. They have just received from Philadelphia, supply of FRESH DRUGS,
which they will sell wholesale or retail, at their New Apothecary Shop, next door to Mr. Leavy's store. Physicians who purchase, will be supplied only with such as are fresh and genuine. Surgeons' Instruments & Shop Furniture May also be had October 20th, 1804.
Bourbon county, ss. Taken up by Samuel J. Dawson, on Stoner, a Grey Mare, five years old, 12 hands 3 inches high, branded on the near shoulder CY; appraised to 35 dollars. A copy—teste Will. Garrard jr. C. B. C. August 3d 1804.
HORSE THIEVES!!!
STOLEN from Lexington, on Saturday, the 3d instant, a HORSE, about ten years old, fourteen hands three inches high a bright bay colour, with a blaze in his face, his near hind leg remarkable, being spotted, white and black from his hoof above his pattern joint, has the appearance of a nicked horse, carrying his tail a little one side, has some saddle spots on his back, a lump on the inside of one of his fore legs just below the knee, called a splint—Any person securing the horse and thief, shall have twenty dollars reward, for the horse alone ten dollars. Elisha I. Winter. Lexington, Nov. 12, 1804.
STRAYED,
FROM my farm, on the Tate's creek road, five miles from Lexington, about the first of May last, 17 head of SHEEP, in one gang, with the following marks and descriptions, viz. the mark is a crop and under keel in the right ear, a swallow fork and under keel in the left ear—among them there is one large white Weather not sheared, with a bell—also one black Ewe, with a white face—Any person giving information of them so that I get them, shall be rewarded for their trouble—N. B. This is to give notice that my stud Horse VOLUNTEER, will stand at my stable the ensuing season, to be let to mares. Philip Webber. November 12 1804.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the twenty seventh day of November next, I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, under an act of assembly, entitled "An act to reduce to one the several acts, to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for proceeding lands" at my own dwelling house, on Hutton creek, in Bourbon county, about two miles from the town of Paris, and from thence proceed to two sugar trees and two ash trees, the N. E. corner of my military survey of 1000 acres on Hutton, on which I now live, made June 1775, where sundry depositions will be taken to perpetuate testimony, to establish the lines and corners of the said military survey, & if the depositions cannot be taken on the first day, I will proceed from day to day, or adjourn to a certain day as the case may require, and do such other things as may be deemed lawful. James Wright. Oct. 27, 1804.

IN IMITATION OF PLUTARCH.
WRITTEN AT THE FALLS OF NIAGARA. Solo e pensoso i pia deserti campi. From distant lands a wanderer came, And fondly seeks a refuge here; But in his breast still glows a flame, And in his eye still gleams a tear.
In vain he views the rushing floods, In hopes to lull his cares asleep; In vain he seeks the wilder woods, In hopes that there he shall not weep. The waters from their solid seat, May hurl the struggling rocks away; The forest, in its great retreat, May shield him from the solar ray;
Yet cannot wash away the pain, That to his inmost bosom clings; Yet cannot guard his throbbing brain From thought, that bitterest anguish brings. For tho, from native scenes remov'd, To these far northern climes he flies, Each object he once dearly lov'd, Recurs incessant to his eyes. ITHACUS.
"Trifles, light as air."
Sir Charles Wager was seized with a fever whilst he was out on a cruise; and the surgeon without much difficulty prevailed upon him to lose a little blood, and suffer a blister to be laid on his back; by and by it was thought necessary to lay on another blister, and repeat the bleeding, to which Sir Charles also consented: the symptoms then abated, and the surgeon told him that he must now swallow a few boluses, and take a draught. No, doctor, says Sir Charles, you may batter my bulk as long as you will; but d—n me, you shan't board me.
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS just received from Philadelphia and now opening for sale, in addition to his valuable stock on hand, the following
Goods—viz. Superfine cloths, Common & coarse do., Velvets & fancy do., Cashmere & swardown, Constitution cords, Striped & point blankets, Rose blankets from 5 to 10-4, Coatings & flannels, Trifflings, Coarse mullins, Plain and figured cambric, Colored cambric, Book & jacconet, Dimities, callicoes & chintzes, Luteffring & fenshaw files, Dunsilk silk shawls, From 4 to 6-4, Silk cotton & cambric, AND A variety of other articles too tedious to mention.
He has also on hand a quantity of West-India Sugar of the best quality, and will keep a constant supply of the best wrought and cut nails, window glass, bar iron, castings, &c. &c. all of which he will sell either by wholesale or retail on the best terms for cash—No credit whatever on any terms. He again earnestly solicits those indebted to the late firm of Trotter & Scott, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and discharge the same, as he is determined not to give longer indulgence—Those who do not avail themselves of this last notice, may expect compulsory measures will be taken for the purpose of collection in a very short time without discrimination. GEO. TROTTER. Lexington, 23rd Oct. 1804.
Take notice of false men that will to hurt their neighbor maliciously. WHEREAS suits of slander are instituted against us in the Montgomery circuit court, by Osburn King and Betsey his wife, late Betsey Crump. We do hereby certify, that we have been acquainted with Mrs. King, late Betsey Crump for about eight years, and believe her to be a virtuous, chaste, upright woman—and have not, nor never had any good cause or reason to think or believe otherwise, that the grounds upon which we are sued, was from (we believe) a malicious report which did not originate with us, and from such a character or characters, that do not deserve credit with people of character; neither did we ever believe it of our own knowledge, but perhaps we have, in a passion, mentioned said report merely to injure the feelings of said Mrs. King's family, as there was some misunderstanding between us and her family. Given under our hands this 26th day of June, 1804. Richard C. Reid, William Reid.
Teste, M. Harrison, Innis Browne. Montgomery circuit court Clerk's office, the 26th day of June, 1804. The foregoing certificate from Richard Reid and William Reid, to Osburn King and wife, was acknowledged by the said Richard and William, and is admitted to record in my office. M. Harrison, Clk.
NOW OPENING BY Charles Wilkins, a Brick House opposite the Court House, lately occupied by Messrs. Parker and Gray, an Extensive Assortment of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Queens-ware, Groceries, Crowley Steel, & Dorsey's best Iron; Which will be sold cheap for CASH or HEMP. Lexington, 3d May, 1804.
*** Four or five 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, and BLUE DYING, On High Street, at the sign of the Spinning Wheel; and will dye cotton, linen and wool with a warm dye, which he will warrant to stand equal to any blue in America. The deepest blue for 4/6 per lb. My token is a C. stamped on tin. Any person wishing to prove either of the colours will please to wash them, which will convince them it is a warm dye and will stand. JOHN GOLDWELL. Lexington, 10th May, 1804.
WILSON'S TAVERN, (LATELY POSTLETHWAIT'S.) 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
46 Lands, 400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek. 30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the Salt Lick, on Sandy. 216 1-4 acres half of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the Salt Lick. 250 acres, half of 500, entered, May 1780, by George May, near Lydia's Mount. 400 acres, half of 800, in the name of John May's entry of 1000, including the confluence of the South fork with Isaac Shelby, adjoining the Salt Lick, 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 Salt Lick, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786. 1333 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786. 266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Meredith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000 before mentioned. 1000 acres entered for Ben. Holliday, on Battle creek, adjoining John Saunders. 1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt river, joining George Underwood, and including the mouth of Wilson's creek. The claims to the above parcels of land are deducted, by private contracts, from the persons for whom they were located. GEO. M. BIBB. Lexington, Jan. 3, 1804.
State to Kentucky—Lincoln Circuit Ct. At the September term of the Circuit court aforesaid, in 1804. William Worley Complainant, Against Joseph Ballinger, & Alexander S. Outlaw, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Alexander S. Outlaw, not having entered his appearance herein according to law, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is an inhabitant of the State of Tennessee, On the motion of the Complainant, it is ordered that the said Alexander do appear here on the 3rd day of the next term of this Court, and answer the complainant's bill; And it is ordered that a copy of this order, be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, according to the act of the General Assembly, in such cases made and provided. A Copy. Thomas Montgomery C. L. C. C.
RECORD BOOKS, LEDGERS, DAY BOOKS, &c. May be had on application at this office.
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL, HAS removed to his farm, four miles east of Lexington, near the New, Ambrose Dudley's, where he will continue to practice Medicine, in all its different branches. All those indebted to him, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts. April 9, 1804.
FOR SALE, A Merchant-Mill, Saw-Mill and Distillery. SITUATE on the waters of Silver-creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of
LAND. The stream and feat are equal to any in the state, and the Mills and Distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT PORTER. Madison county } Oct. 1st, 1803. } tf
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 the may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States from capture until the 1st of 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 posted up in their offices. 6m
WHEREAS a number of the officers of the late Revolutionary Army, were unfortunate enough 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 will 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 will, upon these terms, their claims to be attended to, are requested to write forthwith, to Thomas Bodley, of Lexington, who will communicate with such agent.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A Quantity of FLAX & HEMP SEED; DELIVERED at George Leibe's oil mill, on the Limehouse road, about half a mile from the court-house in Lexington; for which a generous price will be given. William Babb. Sept. 10, 1804.
CLARKE CIRCUIT, July Term, 1804. John Niblack, complainant, Against Jacob Dooly, Valentine Crawford, William Meak, Robert S. Russell, and James Campbell, defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendants William Meak, and James Campbell, not having entered their appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly, and 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 the next October term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Gazettes of this state, for eight weeks successively. A copy. Teste, SAML. M. TAYLOR, C.C.C.C.
BOAT-YARD. KEEL, Orleans or Kentucky Boats, will be delivered on the Monongahely river, at any place between Brownsville (Redstone) and Pittsburgh, on the shortest notice and most moderate terms. As I conceive I am better prepared for boat building than any other on these waters, I flatter myself that the Kentucky merchants, and traders to New-Orleans, &c. will be better and more speedily accommodated at my yard, than they can at any other. Orders addressed to me at Brownsville shall be duly attended to. John M'Courtney. October 4th, 1804.
Cash WILL be given for approved SMALL NOTES, by George Mansell & Co.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE LANDS, To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years Credit—Viz. 2305 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, on Red river, branch of Kentucky river. 2295 acres at the mouth of Forks 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. 300 acres on the southern bank of Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Hickman creek. 2000 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 518 poles. For further information apply to the Printer or to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sadduth Clarke county.
FOR SALE. 2000 acres of valuable Military Land, lying on Highland Creek, about sixteen miles from the Ohio, and two or three miles from Robertson's Salt-works. Also 1500 acres on the Ohio, nearly opposite the mouth of the Wabash, and 4 miles from the town of Cartilage. Also, 1500 acres on Deer creek, one of the branches of Green-river. And 666 2-3 acres on Trade Water. The above are Military Lands, and well situated. A Tract of Land in the neighbourhood of Lexington, will be taken in exchange. Apply to John Pope, Esq. of Lexington, who will give any information that may be required as to the terms.
Travellers' Hall. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS lately been induced, from the rapid increase of his custom, to purchase a lot of ground, adjoining that on which he lives, for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 by 32 feet 10 inches, with six additional lodging rooms, and 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 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, 1804. N. B. A stage runs from the Travellers' Hall to the Olympian Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the session of Assembly. R. B. 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 Spragg, Master. 123 boxes 1st quality Havannah Sugar, 8 barrels do. Spanish Indigo, 6 puncheons Rum, 3 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 1 do. Sherry, 63 doz. bell 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.
Brown, Hart & Co. Wish to hire for 12 months, 15 or 20 NEGRO MEN, To be employed at their Salt Petre Works in Madison county, for each of whom they will give 80 dollars, and they will in addition to the above, give to each negro 20 dollars, at the end of the year, provided he conducts himself with propriety. 8th November, 1804.
STOLEN. OUT of my field, on the 8th inst. a RED ROAN MARE, and a BLUE ROAN HORSE; the mare 8 years old last spring, branded on the near shoulder J C; the horse 3 years old last spring, no mark nor brand. Whoever shall bring me the horses and secure the thief, shall receive 20 dollars, or for the horses 10 dollars. James Cooper. Clarke county 4 miles from Winchester, Nov. 11, 1804.
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening for sale by WILLIAM LEAVY, 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; besides a number of others too tedious to insert: viz. Superfine, Fine, Coarse & Double milled drab Coatings, Camerets, Moweens, Durants, Joan's spinning, Bombazettes & Wildbores, Irish linens, Velvets, Velvetene, Thicketts, Fancy & Constitution Cords, Scarlet Cardinals, Dimities, Marcellies, Newell Fashion Toilets, Stripe & plain man's satin for waistcoats, Luteffrings, Mantua, Senfews, Pelongs and fattins, Nankenees, Calicoes, Chintzes, Plain and figured Cambric, Jacconet, Tamboured, India, Book and Lappet Silk, Worsted & Mohair Plush, Cotton, worsted and silk Hose, The best Philadelphia made Umbrellas, Leather, Sattinett, Plain, Spangled, Morocco & Kid Mill, Pit, Cross-cut, Hand, Tenon, Dove tail, and Compass Files and Rasps, Cotton, wool, and tow Cards, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Saddlery, Ironmongery and Cutlery, And best 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 Writing Paper, Slates and morocco Pocket Books, An extensive variety, of GROCERIES viz.— Imperial, Hyson Chulong, Young Hyson, Hyson & Bohem, 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.
State of Kentucky—Lincoln Circuit Ct. At the September term of the Circuit court aforesaid, in 1804. William Worley Complainant, Against Joseph Ballinger, & Others, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Alexander S. Outlaw, not having entered his appearance herein according to law, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is an inhabitant of the State of Tennessee, on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered that the said Alexander do appear here on the 3rd day of the next term of this Court, and answer the complainant's bill; And it is ordered that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, according to the act of the General Assembly in such cases, made and provided. A Copy. Thomas Montgomery, C. L. C. C.
STATE OF OHIO, October Term, 1804. Adams County Court of common pleas. James Allen, Complainant, vs. Nathaniel Beefley, Robert Simpson, & John Tharman, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that one of the defendants, John Tharman, is not an inhabitant of this State; on motion of the complainant by his Attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the first day of the next court, to be held on the fourth Tuesday of March next, and answer the complainant's petition, or else the said complainant will then be permitted to exhibit to the Court such testimony as he shall have, and the Court will thereupon decree as to them shall seem just, so far as relates to said Tharman. And it is further ordered, that this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette for three weeks successively, and eight weeks preceding the next term. A Copy. Arrest. Joseph Darlington, Clk. AC. ALL persons indebted to the estate of John Harrison, dec. are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those having demands against the said estate, are requested to bring forward their accounts properly authenticated, that provision may be made for their payment. John Anderson, Benjamin Davis, } Adm's. Nov. 7, 1804.