Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-12-15 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XX.—N o 1101.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD LEXINGTON.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1806.
from the Palladium extra of December 8.
LEGISLATURE OF KENTUCKY.
In the House of Representatives, Tuesday, December 2d, 1806.
(CONTINUED.)
The deposition of Harry Innes,
WHO being sworn, deposeth and answereth to the following questions:
Do you, or do you not know, of Mr. Sebastian's receiving money from the Spanish government, or of any officer of that government, and at what times?
Have you any knowledge of any negotiation which was entered into, or attempted by Mr. Sebastian and the Spanish government at New Orleans, or with any officer of that government? If you have, depose as to these facts.
Answer. To the first interrogatory. The deponent saith, he has very little knowledge. That the first intimation which he ever received upon that subject, was from Mr. Wilkins, in Lexington, some time in August last—that as Mr. Wilkins has deposed to the fact, and any thing detailed by this deponent as coming from that gentleman would be hearsay, the deponent conceives it improper to relate it—that Mr. Wilkins informed this deponent of a letter signed by Mr. Sebastian, which he had in his possession, and which he found among the papers of Mr. Seitz, relative to a money transaction which he promised to shew this deponent and give him a copy—that the next day Mr. Wilkins shewed the original letter which was signed with Mr. Sebastian's name, but had no direction, it being supposed to have gone under a cover: which letter this deponent from his knowledge of Mr. Sebastian's hand writing, believes to be his, and Mr. Wilkins gave the promised copy after comparing.
This deponent further states that he had no communication with Mr. Sebastian, after receiving the said copy till the Saturday of the first week of the session of the Court of Appeals, in October last, when in an interview in this town, this deponent mentioned the information he had received from Mr. Wilkins respecting the bill for a pension, and shewed him the copy of the letter. Mr. Sebastian read the letter, said he had no recollection of having written such a letter, and acknowledged that he had given Mr. Seitz the bill; and then observed the pension had been given to him in consequence of the business which induced him to go to New Orleans in 1795.
Answer to the second question. I have. But before this deponent proceeds to answer the question, he requests to be indulged with making some preliminary observations on the state of the public mind in this country in the year 1794, respecting the navigation of the Mississippi.—This deponent observes, that it must be known and recollected by some of the committee, the violent heat that pervaded this state, arising from the publications and proceedings of the Democratic society in Lexington and some other places—that it must be known and recollected that the French Minister Genet had sent his emissaries to this state to excite the people of Kentucky to offensive measures against the Spanish province of Louisiana, that officers were appointed to command an army to be raised for that purpose, and that report said it was to consist of two thousand men—the truth of these facts, the deponent has no doubt, can if necessary be proved; and this deponent is of opinion that the proceedings of the people in the western country induced Spain to accede to the treaty at the time she did.
The deponent further states that such was the heat of the public mind at that period respecting the navigation of the Mississippi, that he avoided all the meetings of the Democratic societies, least their measures should lead to acts which would attract the notice of the Gen-
eral Government, and prosecutions be instituted which could only be done in the court in which this deponent presides.
That this deponent is convinced that the anxiety which appeared to pervade this state at that period, as expressed by the Democratic societies induced the President of the United States to send a messenger, to wit: Colonel James Innes to this state, to communicate through the executive to the people of Kentucky, the situation of the pending negotiation between the United States and Spain, respecting the navigation of the Mississippi—that the messenger arrived in this place on the 25th day of December, 1794, and in the course of that winter, made a communication to Governor Shelby—and that this communication quieted the public mind for the present. That the harvest of 1795 was very abundant; and in the fall of that year a general murmur pervaded the people of this country respecting their crops, on account of the probability of having no opportunity of exporting their produce the ensuing season. That some time in November, or early in December, 1795, this deponent and William Murray, esq. received a letter from Mr. Sebastian, requesting us to meet him at Col. George Nicholas's house, in Mercer county, on a day stated in the letter—observing that he had business of importance to communicate, which related to us all. This deponent and Mr. Murray went to Col. Nicholas's, where we were met, agreeably to appointment, by Mr. Sebastian, who submitted to us a letter he received from the Baron de Carondelet, then Governor of Louisiana, to which this deponent refers, and makes a part of this deposition, in the words and figures following:
New Orleans, July 16th, 1795.
Sir. The confidence reposed in you by my predecessor, Brigadier general Miro, and your former correspondence with him, have induced me to make a communication to you, highly interesting to the country, in which you live, and to Louisiana.
His majesty being willing to open the navigation of the Mississippi to the people of the western country; and being also desirous to establish certain regulations, reciprocally beneficial to the commerce of both countries, has ordered me to proceed on the business, and to effect in a way the most satisfactory to the people of the western country his benevolent design.
I have therefore, made this communication to you, in expectation that you will procure agents to be chosen and fully empowered by the people of your country, to negotiate with Col. Gayoso on the subject, at New-Madrid, whom I shall send there in October next, properly authorised for that purpose, with directions to continue at that place, or its vicinity until the arrival of your agents.
I am by information well acquainted with the character of some of the most respectable inhabitants of Kentucky, particularly of Innes, Nicholas, and Murray, to whom, I wish you to communicate the purport of this address; and should you and those gentlemen, think the object of it as important as I do, you will doubtless accede, without hesitation to the proposition I have made, offending a delegation of your countrymen, sufficiently authorised to treat on a subject which so deeply involves the interest of both our countries.
I remain with every esteem and regard, fir, your most obedient humble servant.
THE BARON OF CARONDELET. This deponent further states, that after deliberating on the contents of the letter, it was the unanimous opinion of the four persons referred to in the letter, that from the situation of the pending treaty between the United States and Spain, of which no communication had been received for near twelve months,
and the uncertainty when it would terminate, that as it was a subject in which all the western people, were greatly interested—that as it had excited great heat in the minds of the people of this country—that as we had no power to appoint agents to meet Col. Gayoso, as was requested, that under these existing circumstances, it would not be prudent to communicate the subject matter of the letter, yet, that it was advisable to know what was the object of the Spanish government upon that important subject.
To accomplish this object it was thought advisable, that as the communication was made to Mr. Sebastian, he ought to meet Col. Gayoso; and in consequence of this opinion, Mr. Sebastian descended the Ohio. On Mr. Sebastian's return from New Orleans in 1796, he informed this deponent, Colonel Gayoso was at the mouth of the Ohio River, waiting for an answer to the Baron's letter, that the severity of the weather induced them to go to New-Madrid, where a conference took place on the subject of the letter, that among the concessions which were stipulated Gayoso proposed to reduce the duty of six per cent import and six per cent export, amounting to twelve per cent, to four per cent—that he, Mr. Sebastian, insisted that the Spanish government had come forward upon the principle of conciliating the people of the western country, that no duty ought to be exacted from them, because they claimed as a right, the free and undisturbed navigation of the Mississippi river. Finding Gayoso fixed and immovable on that point, he proposed to go to New Orleans, and refer the point in dispute to the Governor general; which being acceded to, he descended the river to New Orleans, with Col. Gayoso. Upon their arrival at New Orleans, the governor had a private interview with Mr. Sebastian, and requested information as to the point in dispute between him and Col. Gayoso. Mr. Sebastian stated the demand of four per cent, import; to which the governor replied that Col. Gayoso was wrong; and that he would release it, as the plan was altogether conciliatory; but observed that he was then pressed by public business, yet would attend to him on a particular day, which he named—that a day or two preceding the time fixed for the interview he received a message to immediately wait on the governor—upon repairing to the government house, the governor informed him that a courier had arrived from the Havanna informing that a treaty of friendship, limits and navigation had been entered into by his Catholic majesty and the United States, which put an end to their business.—That Mr. Sebastian then shewed this deponent a paper in his hand writing, containing the concessions which had been stipulated by Gayoso, and which he believes is the same paper now in his hands, and here presented to the committee—which is in the words and figures following:
His Catholic Majesty having taken into consideration the relative situation of his province of Louisiana and its dependencies, and that part of the United States of America lying west of the Appalachian mountains, and being of opinion that a commercial intercourse between the two countries, will be productive of the harmony and reciprocal interest thereof, has been pleased to concede to the people of the said western country, during his pleasure, the following privileges:
1st. The people of the western country shall henceforth freely use and exclusively enjoy for the purpose of commerce, the navigation of the river Mississippi, and all the ports and places thereof under the government of his Catholic majesty, subject to the same regulations and restrictions; and no other, by which the commerce of the subjects of his Catholic majesty is now governed. And whereas the people of the said western country are now subject to
the payment of six per centum, ad valorem, on all the produce of the said western country, imported into the government of Louisiana and its dependencies, and also to the payment of the same duty on the exportation thereof, and his majesty being willing to remove every obstacle to that friendly intercourse which he is desirous to establish and maintain with the said western people, does hereby concede that the said western people shall hereafter be subject to the payment of a duty of four per centum only, whether the produce imported be disposed of in the markets of Louisiana, or exported to foreign markets; and that the duty to be thus paid by the said western people shall be regulated by the valuation of their produce here- annexed.
2d. That there may be no impediment or obstruction to the fullest and most advantageous enjoyment of the privileges hereby granted to the people of the said western country by his Catholic majesty, such of the western people as may chuse to reside in the government of Louisiana, for the purpose of carrying on commerce, shall henceforth be permitted to acquire by purchase or otherwise both real and personal property in any port or place on the said Mississippi, or at any other place within the government of the said province of Louisiana and its dependencies, and shall be protected by the said government in the enjoyment thereof, the said residents being amenable during their residence to the same laws and regulations by which the subjects of the said province are governed; and should the said residents or any of them die in the said province, or think proper to remove to the United States, or elsewhere, their property both real and personal, shall in the first case be disposed of according to the will of the decedent, and where no will has been made, shall descend to, and be distributed among the legal representatives of the deceased, agreeable to the laws of the said province; and in the last case the removing resident shall have the liberty of disposing of the absolute estate, in whole or in part of the property which he has either carried to or acquired in the said province, and to transport the proceeds thereof free from duty to any part of the world.
3d. His Catholic Majesty to evince to the said western people his disposition to encourage the commerce of their country, hereby permits them when they cannot get a satisfactory market for their produce in the province of Louisiana or its dependencies, to export the same to the Havanna,
or any other part or place, either in the United States or Europe, and the said produce being exported to the Havanna, or to any of the said ports in the Spanish dominions, having paid the duty in the province of Louisiana, and the proprietor thereof taking from the proper officer in the proper officer in the said province, authentic documents of the payment, shall not again be subject to the payment of any duty in any port or place in the said Spanish dominions, to which the said produce shall be exported, but the same may be disposed of in such port or place under the same rules and regulations which at present govern the disposal of the produce of Louisiana.
4th. To prevent any misconstruction or improper use of the privileges hereby granted, it is expressly declared that the importation of all articles of commerce, of what nature or description soever which are not actually the production of the said western country, is absolutely prohibited, and if any person shall hereafter attempt under any pretext whatsoever, to introduce into the province of Louisiana or its dependencies down the Mississippi, the products or manufactures of any other country (unless specially permitted by the government) the same are hereby declared to be contraband and liable to seizure.
5th. As the commutation of the products of one country for those
of another is the foundation of commerce, his majesty in order to establish that reciprocity of interest between his dominions and the said western country, without which no commercial intercourse can be permanent, will cause a preference to be always given in his markets to the products of the said western country, and therefore expects that the people of the said western country, acting under the influence of the same principle, will in the purchase of such articles of commerce as they may need, whether foreign or domestic, prefer his markets to any other. And as a farther inducement thereto, his majesty contrary to a long established rule of his government, does henceforth permit the people of the said western country, to carry out of his dominions whatever money may remain to them after completing their purchases, free from any duty or impost whatsoever."
This deponent having detailed every thing which occurred within his knowledge respecting Mr. Sebastian's receiving a pension, and the object which had induced him to descend the Mississippi in the latter end of 1795, or beginning of 1796, addressed this committee and stated that he was going to make a communication which was not pertinent to the subject of the testimony he had already given, but had relation to the same matter—that he was induced to do it in consequence of the slanders which had been falsely and lavishly heaped upon him by the publications in the Western World—that he had been charged as a disorganizer of the government—that he had been charged in an indirect manner as having improperly received Spanish money, on account of his intimacy with, and friendly agency towards general Wilkinson after he joined the army. To make this communication was a duty he owed his own character, and to the memory of the late col. Nicholas; whose character has also been attacked by the publications in the Western World—that he made a solemn appeal to the chairman of the committee, to his country, and to his God, that the accusations were false—that the communication he was about to make was of a delicate nature as it related to this deponent; because from the circumstances which attended it, much must depend upon his own veracity, as he could only prove the facts by circumstantial evidence, to wit: the declarations of Col. Nicholas, in his life time, on the same subject.
This deponent then proceeded to state that a certain Thomas Power, who this deponent never saw, came from Louisiana in the summer 1797, and made a communication to Mr. Sebastian, in writing, which has a reference to the same characters that are named in the letter of the Baron of Carondelet, herein before inserted—that Mr. Sebastian came to this deponent's house some short time after receiving the communication and shewed it to him, upon which this deponent observed that it was a dangerous project, and ought not to be countenanced, as the western people had now obtained the navigation of the Mississippi, by which all their wishes were gratified. Mr. Sebastian concurred in sentiment, but observed that Power wished a written answer, and requested me to see col. Nicholas, saying that whatever we did, he would concur in. I promised to visit the colonel in two or three days. This deponent never had any communication with Mr. Murray upon the business, nor does he know that Mr. Sebastian ever did inform Mr. Murray of it.
This deponent rode to Lexington and had a conference with col. Nicholas, respecting the communication from Power, who agreeing with this deponent that the proposition ought to be rejected; he, col. Nicholas, instantly wrote an answer, which was copied by this deponent, signed by both of us, and directed by me; that the copy of our answer was taken possession of by me, and

except for a short time that I left it in the hands of Mr. Morrison, in Yazoo, extending due east to the Auguſt laſt, to have copied, as being the executor and friend of colonel Nicholas he wiſhed to have a copy; Mr. Morrison having previously informed me that colonel Nicholas in his life time had related all his circumſtances to him, and that he had communicated it to James Roſs, Eſq. of Penſylvania, when in this country, in 1798, who was then a ſenator in the congreſs of the United States.
This deponent ſince making this communication recollects that Mr. Sebaſtian informed him when he gave up the original paper to be ſubmitted to Col. Nicholas, Mr. Power requested it to be returned to him with our anſwer, which was done, but not until this deponent took a copy, which with the anſwer are as follows.
“His Excellency the Baron of Carondelet, commander in chief and governor of his Catholic majeſty's provinces of Weſt Florida and Louiſiana, having communications of importance, embracing the intereſts of ſaid provinces, and at the ſame time deeply affecting thoſe of Ken-tucky and the weſtern country in general, to make its inhabitants, through the medium of the influential characters in this country, and judging it in the preſent uncertain and critical attitude of politics, highly imprudent and dangerous to lay them on paper, has expreſſly commiſſioned and authoriſed me to ſubmit the following propoſals to the conſideration of Meſſrs. S. N. L. and M. and alſo to ſuch other gentlemen as may be pointed out by them, and to receive from them their ſentiments and determination on the ſubject.
“1ſt. The above mentioned gentlemen are immediately to exert all their influence in impreſſing on the minds of the inhabitants of the weſtern country a conviction of the neceſſity of their withdrawing & ſeparating themſelves from the federal union, & forming an independent government wholly unconnected with that of the Atlantic ſtates, to prepare and diſpoſe the people for ſuch an event, it will be neceſſary that the moſt popular and eloquent writers in this ſtate, ſhould in well timed publications expoſe in the moſt ſtriking point of view the inconveniences & diſadvantages, that a longer connexion with and dependence on the Atlantic ſtates muſt inevitably draw upon them, and the great and innumerable difficulties in which they will probably be entangled if they do not ſpeedily recede from the union—the benefits they will certainly reap from a ſeceſſion ought to be pointed out in the moſt forcible and powerful manner, and the danger of permitting the federal troops to take poſſeſſion of the poſts on the Miſſiſſippi, and thus forming a cordon of fortified places round them, muſt be particularly expatiated upon.—In conſideration of gentlemen devoting their time and talents to this object, his excellency the Baron of Carondelet will appropriate the ſum of one hundred thouſand dollars to their uſe, which ſhall be paid in draughts on the royal treaſury at New-Orleans, or if more convenient ſhall be conveyed at the expenſe of his Catholic majeſty into this country, and held at their diſpoſal. Moreover ſhould ſuch perſons as ſhall be inſtrumental in promoting the views of his Catholic majeſty hold any public employment and in conſequence of taking an active part in endeavouring to effect a ſeceſſion, ſhall loſe their employments, a compenſation equal at leaſt to the emoluments of their office, ſhall be made to them by his Catholic majeſty, let their efforts be crowned with ſucceſs or terminate in diſappointment.
“2d Immediately after the declaration of independence, Fort Maſſac ſhould be taken poſſeſſion of by the troops of the new government, which ſhall be furniſhed by his Catholic majeſty without loſs of time, with twenty field pieces with their carriages and every neceſſary appendage including powder, balls, &c. together with a number of ſmall arms and ammunition, ſufficient to equip the troops that ſhall be judged expedient to raiſe. The whole to be tranſported at his expenſe to the already mentioned Fort Maſſac. His majeſty will further ſupply the ſum of one hundred thouſand dollars for the raiſing and maintaining the ſaid troops, which ſum ſhall alſo be conveyed to and delivered at Fort Maſſac.
“3d, The northern boundary of his Catholic majeſty's provinces of Eaſt and Weſt Florida ſhall be deſignated by a line commencing on the
connections with them, and place them in a ſituation infinitely more advantageous, in every point of view than that in which they would find themſelves, were the treaty to be carried into effect.”
(Signed) THOMAS POWER. Louisville, 19th July, 1797.
To which the following anſwer was returned.
“SIR, “We have ſeen the communication made by you to Mr. Sebaſtian.
“In anſwer thereto, we declare unequivocally that we will not be concerned either directly or indirectly in any attempt that may be made to ſeparate the Weſtern country from the United States. That whatever part we may at any time be induced to take in the politics of our country, that her welfare will be our only inducement, and that we will never receive any pecuniary or other reward for any perſonal exertions made by us to promote that welfare.
“The free navigation of the Miſſiſſippi muſt always be the favourite object of the inhabitants of the Weſtern country, they cannot be contented without it; and will not be deprived of it longer than neceſſity ſhall compel them to ſubmit to its being with held from them.
“We flatter ourſelves that every thing reſpecting this important buſineſs will be ſet right by the governments of the two nations; but if this ſhould not be the caſe, it appears to us that it muſt be the policy of Spain to encourage by every poſſible means the free intercourſe with the inhabitants of the Weſtern country, as this will be the moſt efficient means to conciliate their good will, and to obtain without hazard, and at reduced prices thoſe ſupplies which are indiſpenſably neceſſary to the Spaniſh government and its ſubjects.”
The original communication and joint anſwer of Col. Nicholas and this deponent were forwarded to Mr. Sebaſtian, who has ſince informed this deponent that both were given to Mr. Power. Whether the letter was ſigned alſo by Mr. Sebaſtian this deponent does not know; it was ſent open to him, nor does he recollect that Mr. Sebaſtian ever informed him that he had ſigned it.
This deponent ſays that the reaſons why he and Col. Nicholas did not communicate the ſubject to the executive of the United States were theſe: 1ſt. That it was well known that neither of us approved of Mr. Adams's Administration, and that we believed he kept a watchful eye over our actions, that the communication muſt depend upon his opinion of our veracity, and it would have the appearance of courting his favour. 2nd. That we both had reaſon, and did believe that the then administration, were diſpoſed upon the ſlighteſt pretext to ſend an army to this ſtate, which we conſidered would be a grievance upon the people, and therefore declined making any communication upon the ſubject, as we apprehended no danger from the Spaniſh government.
This deponent requests the committee to ſummon Mr. Morrison to prove the declarations of Col. Nicholas reſpecting the tranſactions which relate to that gentleman, if any doubt exiſts as to the truth of the ſtatement herein made.
HARRY INNIS. Dec. 18, 1806.
This deponent requested that the committee would permit an addreſs from the Democratic ſociety of Lexington, bearing date the 13th day of December 1793—and addreſſed to the people weſt of the Alleghany and Apalachian mountains, and a remonſtrance from the people of Kentucky to the Preſident and Congreſs of the United States on the ſubject of the navigation of the Miſſiſſippi, as alſo a letter ſigned Auguſte Lacharite dated as is ſuppoſed from other papers ſome time in May, 1794 addreſſed to the Democratic ſociety in Lexington, ſtating that (2000) two thouſand brave Kentuckians had been recruited to march againſt the Spaniards in Louiſiana to aſſiſt the French to regain that country, in ſupport of the ſtatement made by this deponent in his depoſition relative to the ſtate of the public mind in Kentucky in the year 1794, which was accordingly ordered, and the papers read.
HARRY INNIS.
To the inhabitants of the United States weſt of the Alleghany and Apalachian mountains.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
THE democratic ſociety of Ken-tucky having had under conſiderati-
on the meaſures neceſſary to obtain the exerciſe of your rights to the free navigation of the Miſſiſſippi, have determined to addreſs you upon that important topic. In ſo doing, they think that they only uſe the undoubted right of citizens to conſult for their common welfare. This meaſure is not dictated by party or faction—it is the conſequence of unavoiſable neceſſity. It has be-come ſo from the neglect ſhewn by the general government, to obtain for thoſe of the citizens of the United States, who are intereſted therein, the navigation of that river.
In the preſent age, when the rights of man have been ſully inveſ-tigated and declared by the voice of nations, and more particularly in America, where thoſe rights were firſt developed and declared, it will not be neceſſary to prove that the free navigation of the Miſſiſſippi, is the natural right of the inhabitants of the country watered by its ſtreams. It cannot be believed that the be-neſicent God of nature would have bleſſed this country with unparal-leled fertility, and furniſhed it with a number of navigable ſtreams, and that that fertility ſhould be con-ſumed at home, and thoſe ſtreams ſhould not convey its ſuperabun-dance to other climes. Far from it; for if we examine the wiſe di-verſity of the earth as to climate and productions, lands, ſeas and ri-vers, we muſt diſcover the glorious plan of infinite benevolence to unite by their exchange of their ſurplus, various nations, and connect the ends of the earth in the bands of commerce, and mutual good offices.
From the everlaſting decrees of pro-vidence, then, we derive this right; and muſt be criminal either to ſur-render or ſuffer it to be taken from us, without the moſt arduous ſtrug-gles. But this right is ours, not only from nature, but compact. We do not mean to urge this, as if a compact could give an additional ſanction to a natural right, but to ſhew that our claim is derived from every ſource which can give it va-lidity. The navigation of the Miſſiſſippi was ſolemnly given and con-firmed by Great Britain to the ci-tizens of the United States, by the provisional articles entered into at Paris, between the two nations. More than eleven years have ſince elapſed, during which we have been denied the exerciſe of a right, found-ed upon ſuch irreſragable grounds. What has been done by the former or preſent government, during that period, on our behalf? In the for-mer, we have been able to learn of no attempt to procure from the king of Spain, even an acknow-ledgement of our right. Repeated memorials were preſented to con-greſs upon the ſubject, but they were treated with a neglect border-ing on contempt. They were laid upon the table, there to reſt in end-leſs oblivion. Once indeed, we know, this ſubject was introduced into congreſs, under the former go-vernment; but it was by an un-warrantable and diſgraceful propo-ſition to barter away our right. The propoſition was not adopted; the attempt being rendered abortive by the ſpirited and patriotic oppo-ſition of a part of the union. The time at length came when the voice of the people called for a change in the general government: and the preſent conſtitution of the United States was adopted. We then flat-tered ourſelves that our rights would be protected; for we were taught to believe, that the former looſe and weak confederation having been done away, the new go-vernment would poſſeſs the requi-site energy. Memorials upon the ſubject were renewed—ſix years have paſſed away, and our right is not yet obtained. Money is to be taken from us by an odious and op-preſſive exciſe; but the means of procuring it by the exerciſe of our juſt right, is denied. In the mean while our brethren, on the eaſtern waters, poſſeſs every advantage which nature or contract can give them. Nay we do not know that even one firm attempt to obtain it has been made. Alas! Is the en-ergy of our government not be ex-erted againſt our enemies? Is it all to be reſerved for her citizens? Experience fellow citizens, has ſhewn us that the general govern-ment is unwilling that we ſhould obtain the navigation of the river Miſſiſſippi. A local policy appears to have an undue weight in the councils of the union. It ſeems to be the object of that policy to pre-vent the population of this country; which would draw from the eaſtern ſtates their induſtrious citizens. This concluſion inevitably follows.
from a conſideration of the meaſures taken to prevent the purchaſe and ſettlement of the lands bordering on the Miſſiſſippi. Among thoſe meaſures, the unconſtitutional in-terference which reſcinded ſales, by one of the ſtates to private indi-viduals, makes a ſtriking object. And, perhaps the fear of a ſucceſs-ful rivalſhip in every article of their exports may have its weight. But if they are not unwilling to do us juſtice, they are at leaſt regardleſs of our rights and welfare. We have found prayers and ſupplications of no avail, and ſhould we continue to load the table of congreſs with me-morials, from a part only, of the weſtern country; it is too probable they would meet with a fate ſimilar to thoſe which have been formerly preſented. Let us, then, all unite our endeavors in the common cauſe. Let all join, in a firm and manly re-ſiſtance to the preſident and con-greſs of the United States, ſtating our juſt and undoubted right to the navigation of the Miſſiſſippi, remon-ſtrating againſt the conduct of go-vernment with regard to that right, which muſt have been occaſioned by local policy or neglect, and de-manding of them ſpeedy and effec-tual exertions for its attainment. We cannot doubt, that you will cordially and unanimously join in this meaſure. It can hardly be ne-ceſſary to remind you, that con-ſiderable quantities of beef, pork, flour, hemp, tobacco, &c. the produce of this country, remain on hand for want of purchaſers, or are ſold at inadequate prices.
Much greater quantities might be raiſed if the inhabitants were en-couraged by the certain ſale, which the free navigation of the Miſſiſſippi would af-ford. An additional increaſe of thoſe articles and a greater variety of produce and manufactures would be ſupplied, by means of the encouragement which the attainment of that great object would give to emigra-tion. But it is not only your own right you are to regard. Remember that your poſterity have a claim to your exertions to obtain and ſecure that right. Let not your memory be ſtigmatized with a neglect of duty. Let not hiſ-to-ry record, that the inhabitants of this beautiful country loſt a moſt invaluable right, and half the benefits beſtowed upon it by a bountiful providence, through your neglect and ſupineness. The preſent criſis is favorable. Spain is engaged in a war, which requires all her force. If the preſent golden oppor-tunity be ſuffered to paſs without ad-vantage, and ſhe ſhall have concluded a peace with France, we muſt then con-tend againſt her undivided ſtrength.
But what may be the event of the propoſed application, is ſtill uncertain. We ought therefore to be ſtill upon our guard, and watchful to ſeize the firſt favorable opportunity to gain our ob-ject. In order to do this, our union ſhould be as perfect and laſting as poſ-ſible. We propoſe that ſocieties ſhould be formed, in convenient diſtricts, in every part of the weſtern country, who ſhall preſerve a correſpondence upon this and every other ſubject of general concern. By means of theſe ſocieties we ſhall be enabled ſpeedily to know what may be the reſult of our endeavors, to conſult upon ſuch further meaſures as may be neceſſary, to preſerve union, and finally by theſe means to ſecure ſucceſs.
Remember that it is a common cauſe which ought to unite us, that, that cauſe is indubitably juſt, that ourſelves and poſterity are intereſted, that the criſis is favorable, and that it is only by union that the object can be achieved. The obſtacles are great, and ſo ought to be our efforts. Adverſe fortune may attend us, but it ſhall never diſpirit us. We may for a while exhauſt our wealth and ſtrength; but until the all important object is procured, we pledge ourſelves to you, and let us all pledge ourſelves to each other, that our perſeverance and our firmneſs will be inexhauſtible.
JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, Chairman.
Tho. Todd, } Clks. Tho. Bodley, } December 13, 1793.
(To be continued.)
NEW STORE.
ABNER LE GRAND
HAS juſt received, and now opening in the Houſe lately occupied by Meſſrs. Jordan & Brother, a LARGE and ELEGANT AS-SORTMENT of
NEW GOODS,
Of this fall's importation from Europe; which he offers by WHOLESALE, by the PIECE, or by RETAIL, at the moſt reduced prices.—Also, the beſt Penſylvania
BAR IRON,
CASTINGS,
WINDOW GLASS,
HOLLOW WARE,
NAILS
Manufactured at this place of the beſt Pen-ſylvania iron.
Lexington, 1806.
COPPERPLATE COPIES,
For ſale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette.

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbering at his back."
LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 15.
A FEW days, and our labours for the year 1806 will close,—on which occasion, the editor of the Kentucky Gazette tenders his sincere thanks to his real friends, for their patronage, and solicits a continuation. He is sorry to be obliged to inform them of the necessity of changing the plan of publishing his paper twice a week. About the commencement of the present year, he announced that plan to the public, and assigned his reasons for the change—Those reasons still exist; but some of greater weight have occurred, which make the former mode of publishing weekly only , the most advisable. To those who are in the daily habit of transacting business wherein money is required, it would be unnecessary to mention the reasons which have operated in making the proposed alteration; but as many of his patrons have not an opportunity of knowing the scarcity of money which exists, he is obliged to declare, that that is the cause of the change which is about to be made.
The Editor proposes publishing the Kentucky Gazette, weekly , from the first of January 1807, at Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, or Three Dollars to be paid at the expiration of the year.
The difference in these two sums, may be considered by many, as bearing no just proportion. The following statement, however, is offered, to show the propriety of making such a difference; and of the necessity of the change:
The cash expense for the paper only , on which the Gazette has been printed for the present year, amounted to $916—and the whole amount received for subscriptions , for the same time, only $535 50!—leaving a balance of $380 50 for paper only , to be provided for from some other fund! But the paper is not the only expense—the wages of journeyman, board and clothing of apprentices, house rent, fire wood, &c. are serious expenses, which, under existing circumstances, must involve innumerable difficulties. It will therefore be necessary, that the difference should be such, as to make it an object with all to pay in advance. If this statement will not also show the absolute necessity of those in arrears paying up their balances—if it is not sufficient to stimulate them to this act of justice, the editor must relinquish all hopes from mild measures, yet he feels a great reluctance to resort to any others.
DEPARTED this life, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, of an affection of the stomach, the Hon. JOHN BRACKENRIDGE, Attorney General of the United States. His body will be interred at one o'clock this day. The loss of Mr. B. will be felt by his country, and deeply lamented; but to his family it is irreparable. An unusual fatality has lately attended great men.
The Hon. George Muter, has resigned, as Chief Justice of Kentucky, and the Hon. Thomas Todd appointed his successor.
Felix Grundy, Esq. is appointed a Judge of the court of Appeals, vice Benjamin Sebastian.
A bill to establish a State Bank, has been introduced by Mr. Allen in the house of representatives.
Several new counties have been formed during the present session.
An election for a representative for this county, in the room of Geo. M. Bibb, Esq. resigned, will be held this day.
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
Tuesday, December, 2.
The speaker stated to the house he had a confidential communication, from the governor of this state, which required secrecy, whereupon the lobby was cleared and the doors closed.
After some time the doors being opened, general Massie, asked leave of absence for the committee to whom the secret communication of the governor was referred, which was granted.
Mr. Massie, from the committee to whom was referred the confidential communication of the Governor of this state, reported "A bill to prevent certain acts, hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States," which was read the first time; and on motion it was read immediately the second time, the constitutional rule being dispensed with.
Wednesday, December 3.
An engrossed "bill to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States," was read the third time and re-committed to a committee of the whole house immediately.
The house accordingly resolved itself into the said committee, Mr. Corwin in the chair, and after some time spent therein, the speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Corwin reported progress and asked leave to sit again.
Which being granted, a resolution was offered to clear the lobby and close the doors, while the house took up the said bill, and it carrying, the house was cleared and sometime spent therein.
Boston, Nov. 15. MIRANDA DEFEATED.
Captain Fother, arrived here on Saturday, in 25 days from Trinidad, informs, that three days previous to his failing, a Mr. Taylor, who had embarked in the expedition of Miranda, reached that place with the unpleasing intelligence of their defeat in landing at the Carracas. He stated that the troops which Miranda had collected at Trinidad did not amount to more than 400; that with this additional force he had proceeded on his expedition; but immediately on his landing was attacked and totally defeated; that Miranda left in the engagement the greater part of his troops; and with much difficulty secured his retreat with the wreck of his little army, in one of the small vessels belonging to his squadron; that the Leader was also captured, and capt. Johnson, who commanded her, and most of his officers, were beheaded.
The Vermont Council of Censors now in session have recommended the repeal of several of the laws of that state, making provision for the support of the Gospel , as inconsistent with the spirit of their Bill of Rights —the legislature have had the same under consideration—and after two days spent in the discussion, have resolved, that those laws ought Not to be repealed .—On a division 97 members voted against the repeal, and 79 for it.
Exported from the port of Baltimore, to foreign ports, during the year ending 30th September, 1806, 14,579,488 dollars.
An act to establish another bank in Connecticut, has been passed by the legislature of the state.—It is to be called the Bridgeport Bank.
A Paris paper, says Haydn, the great musician, died about the first of September.
LONDON, Sept. 26. Ten sail of transports, which failed from the Isle of Wight on Sunday last, put back to Portsmouth yesterday, having been recalled.
The town was inundated yesterday with rumours. It was said that a messenger had arrived from Paris with the intelligence of the differences between France and Prussia having been adjusted. It is said, too, that the differences between this country and Prussia had also been settled; and it was inferred that Lord Lauderdale's negotiation would terminate favorably. As a proof that government were of that opinion, it was asserted that a telegraph order had stopped the sailing of the expedition. Those rumours had some effect upon the funds.
No messenger has arrived from Paris since Mr. Smith, and we have already shown what is due to the rumour of the failing of the expedition having been countermanded. It is now doubted whether Bonaparte has left Paris. The messenger, Smith is said to have brought intelligence: Bonaparte, we know, was expected at the Hague last Wednesday.
Sir George Prevost, who has been sent for to town, it is said, will go with six regiments to the West Indies on a particular service.
Sudden orders have been sent after the four battalions of the German legion which lately failed from Portsmouth, not to proceed for Ireland.
It was again reported yesterday, at the close of the market at the Stock exchange, that a messenger had arrived from Paris with intelligence that the differences between France and Prussia had been adjusted. It was also reported, that a telegraphic order had been sent to countermand the failing of the expedition. These rumours had the effect they were intended to produce, that of raising the funds a little; on Wednesday; but it is certain that no messenger had arrived, and our readers may be assured that there was as little truth in the other report.
We received this morning letters and papers from Holland to the 19th. Louis Bonaparte was to return to the Hague on Sunday last, preparatory to the arrival of Bonaparte, who was expected there yesterday. All the troops, even those of the sea coast, have left Holland for the camp at Zieft.
The Dutch papers are full of the preparations of Prussia, and of the confident rumours of the immediate renewal of hostilities.
PARIS, September 14. A great number of waggons loaded with ammunition of war are daily passing through Brussels to Maestricht.
September 19. The day before yesterday, in the morning, a great number of squadrons of chasseurs and horse grenadiers, with a detachment of flying artillery of the imperial guard, defiled from the boulevards, and took it is said the route for Belgium, these troops were remarkable for their fine appearance, and the military ardour which they exhibited, resentment and impatience for war, were painted in the countenances of the officers and soldiers. The Gazettes in the north of Germany, for the last six weeks, have not ceased to place before us the marches of the Russian, Prussian and Swedish armies, which they think
are to form an allied army; they appear to forget that France has more than 500,000 soldiers to sustain the glory of her arms, and to avenge the faith of treaties. M. Kotzebue, who recalls so happily, and so apropos all the events of the memorable seven years war, is advised to count the victories of the French armies, in a war of three months only. He should reflect on the imprudence of lighting a flame that will not be easily extinguished, and that no force can oppose with impunity, the first captain of his age, and the most warlike army in the world, who are about to enter the fields of their former glory.—Those brave men who moved with so much rapidity from the borders of the channel to the gates of Vienna, and the plains of Austerlitz, will with more facility surmount any obstacle that can now be placed in their way, and pass from the banks of the Rhine to the frontiers of Saxony and Brandenburg.
I HAVE A NUMBER OF NEGROES to hire for the ensuing year. PRESTON W. BROWN. Woodford, K. Dec. 13, 1806.
NINE LIKELY NEGROES—FOR SALE. THE Husband, Wife, and seven Children, all Boys—the Woman about 33 years old, the Husband is her second husband, about 22 years, the oldest Boy 18, and so on down to the youngest, who is 2 years old.
They are not sold for any fault whatever, and are remarkably honest, and likely. But the owner has no use for them, having no farm. Cash in hand, will be received in payment, or a small credit for part. For the name and residence of the owner, apply to the Printer.
HENRY CLAY, BEING about to leave the state for three or four months, informs his Clients, that wherever they desire a continuance of their causes until his return, he has satisfactory assurances that they will be indulged. He expects but three of the Courts in which he practises will sit during his absence, Fayette, Woodford, and Bourbon at their first terms. In Fayette, Mr. Bledsoe, Mr. Barry, or Mr. January, will try such causes, as his clients will disposed of without his personal exertion, and direct orders to be made preparatory to the trial of others; in Woodford, Mr. January or Mr. Blackburn; and in Bourbon, Mr. Robert Trimble, Mr. Mr. Mills, or Mr. Brown, will bestow similar attention upon his business in those courts. 8th December, 1806
THE EAGLE TAVERN. THE Subscriber returns his thanks to his friends in particular and the public in general for their support and countenance, and trusts that his exertions to accommodate will induce the continuance of their patronage.
He begs leave to observe, that in addition to his former extensive house and accommodations he has procured in addition an adjoining house, containing eight convenient and handsome rooms. His large Stable is constantly furnished with Hay, Oats, and Corn, and his Officers are active and attentive. W. SATTERWHITE. Dec. 15th, 1806.
REMOVAL. JOHN DOWNING HAVING taken those large and elegant Brick Buildings, known by the name of
TRAVELLERS' HALL, Near the Court-House, in this town, takes this method of informing his friends and the public, of that event; and of further informing, that he has laid in a large stock of the most genuine
Liquors & Forage, And is fully prepared to accommodate such as may please to call on him. The superior convenience of the Buildings he occupies, together with the excellence of the accommodations in every department, & the strict attention which will be paid by himself and domestics, he hopes will ensure him a full portion of the public patronage.
* Select Parties, can always be furnished with private rooms. Lexington Dec. 8, 1806.
RAN AWAY FROM the subscriber, living on Card's road, two miles from Lexington, a negro man named
WILL, Of a yellow complexion, and flutters when he speaks, he formerly belonged to Mr. George Talbot of Jessamine county, whom I purchased him, and has a wife living at Mr. John Scott's Jessamine county. I will give
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD, If taken in this county and lodged in said Gaol, and if taken out of this county and lodged in the Gaol aforesaid Ten Dollars.
WILLIAM BEARD. October 21st, 1806. * 1 tf
FOR SALE, A very excellent WAGGON, with five Geers and the fifth chain, in complete order. Enquire of the printer.
BLANKS, OF various kinds, for sale at the office of the Gazette.
109 RICHARD TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, in that large and commodious brick house lately occupied by Mr. John Instone, in Frankfort; which 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 public favour. Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
RICHARD BARRY, BOOT & SHOE-MAKER, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS commenced business in the shop lately occupied by Mr. N. Prentiss near Mr. Wilson's Inn. He has on hand a very handsome assortment of Boots and Shoes. As to prices, he will only say that he will sell as low as he can afford; but he will promise sincerely to do GOOD WORK in the newest fashion and at a short notice. Nov. 1st. 1806.
GEORGE ANDERSON, INTENDING to start for PHILADELPHIA about the first of December, all those indebted to him, are requested to call and pay off their respective accounts before that time, otherwise they will be put into the hands of a proper officer for collection. Those who fail to comply with this request, need never expect a CREDIT again in his store. Lexington, Nov. 5, 1806.
SWAN TAVERN. JOHN JONES, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, at the SIGN OF THE SWAN, in that large house lately occupied by Doctor Taylor in Cynthia, where he is supplied with the best of liquors, and provisions, his stable is furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler, his beds will be well attended to, and from the arrangements made to accommodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour. Cynthiana 12th Nov. 1806.
EDUCATION. MRS. LOCKWOOD, RESPECTFULLY announce to the public, that some time late in the Fall, they purpose opening a BOARDING SCHOOL for the education of young ladies, at or near Lexington; bearing with them ample testimonials of their abilities to conduct a literary establishment, having had instructed to their care, during a residence of some years in New-York and its vicinity, pupils from the most respectable families.
As they rest their hopes of success on no other basis than their own talents and attention, will consequently be flattered by receiving that patronage, which shall be their assiduous endeavours to obtain and preserve.
*** Previous to their arrival, further information may be had by applying to George Yellow, Esq. Peterborough, near Versailles, Woodford county—to Mr. P. Skidmore, Bourbon Furnace, Montgomery county—or to Daul. Bradford, Editor of the Kentucky Gazette. Oct. 15, 1806.
WOOL CARDING MACHINE. By the 20th instant, the subscriber intends having machines in complete operation in Lexington for picking, breaking and carding sheeps' wool into rolls, all which will be done at 10 cents per pound, with the addition of 2 cents for mixing wool of different colours, and 5 cents per pound for picking and breaking Hatter's wool. The burs and sticks must be extracted, and the wool sent in sheets with one pound of grease to eight of wool, and the rolls will be so packed as to carry on horse back 50 miles without injury. Country linen, feathers and wool received in payment, if delivered in hand. Wool left with Mr. John Lowry, Hatter in Lexington, will be attended to by the public's humble servant. D. S. NORTON. Lexington, August 2, 1806.
FROM Lexington about one mile, Where John Murphy now owns the soil, My place is on Boonsborough road, Which is my permanent abode: My Horse-Mill is in good repair, And I'll attend the public there. I'll serve them by night and by day; A little coin I'll take for pay.
By trade I am a Tailor too; I'm skill'd in fashions, old and new. If you will please to call and see, I doubt not but we'll agree. JOHN MURPHY.
Montgomery County, set. TAKEN up by James Young, living in Montgomery county, and on Flat creek where the Iron-works road crosses said creek, A SORREL MARE, seven or eight years old, about 14 hands 3 inches high, with a long mane and tail, with a small star, no brands perceivable, both hind feet white—appraised to 60 dollars. Also, a small yearling
STUD COLT, no brands perceivable, with a star, his right fore foot white, and left hind foot white—appraised to 20 dollars. BEN: SOUTH.
BILLS OF LADING For sale at this office.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING ERECTED A FULLING MILL, on Boon's Creek, one mile from the Cross Plains, and ten from Lexington; which is now in complete order, and having learned the FULLING BUSINESS in all its various branches, with one of the first workmen in Pennsylvania, and also worked a mill of his own in that State upwards of twenty years—flatters himself that he is capable of DYING and DRESSING CLOTH, (perhaps) as well as any other in the State of Kentucky, and on as cheap terms. He therefore solicits a share of the public patronage; assures them his best exertions shall not be wanted to render complete satisfaction to accommodate distant customers. CLOTH for dressing will be received at T. & R. Barr's, merchants in Lexington, and at Mr. Poffon's, in Winchester, where he will attend on Monday's of every court week and return the Cloths Dressed agreeable to directions, on the next courts. Wheat, Corn, Rye, Hemp, Pork, &c. will be received in payment, at the market price. WM. M'CALL.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE ON CREDIT.
ON Thursday the 15th day of January, 1807, will be sold at public auction, on the following described property
VIZ:— That large, elegant and commodious BRICK HOUSE, late the residence of the deceased Col. George Nicholas, with the LOT, containing five acres, on which it is situated. The convenience of the House, and elegance of situation, renders this Property infinitely more desirable than any in the Town or vicinity. A more minute and particular description of the property would be given, but it is presumed that those who may be disposed to purchase, will satisfy themselves, by examining the premises previous to the day of sale. There are
TWO OUT-LOTS, containing five acres each, separated from the above described property, (only by a Street,) well set with grass, and enclosed with a post and rail fence; which Lots will be sold the same day.
An In Lot in the town of Lexington, on High street, nearly opposite Mr. D. Dodge's Rope-walk, and extending back to Water street—this lot is high and beautiful, and has a very commanding view of the town; it has on it a small frame, and double hewed log house, both of which can be made very convenient with a little expense.
That elegant Farm, one mile north of Lexington, containing two hundred and fifty five acres, about one hundred acres cleared and under good fences—forty acres of which is excellent meadow well set with Timothy and Clover, and the balance laid off in convenient fields and grass lots; a small dwelling-house, and good barn, and constant spring and good spring-house, together with an excellent orchard of young and growing apple trees.—The convenient situation of this farm gives it probably more advantages than any other in the neighbourhood of Lexington.
Also, about forty likely Negroes, consisting of Men and women; among which are carpenters, shoe-makers, blacksmiths, and nailors, with a number of boys and girls, between the ages of eight and sixteen years, all healthy servants and generally possessing honest and upright principles.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until completed. Bonds with good and approved securities will be required, on a credit of five years for the real, and three years for the personal property; to bear interest from the day of sale.
James Coleman, Att'y. in fact, for Samuel Smith, & Wilson C. Nicholas. Lexington, Dec. 1, 1806.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, by the gross, dozen or single, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC,
FOR THE YEAR 1807; CONTAINING, besides the usual Astronomical calculations,
Franklin's Almanack. A short and easy method of calculating Interest, at 6 per cent. per annum, in dollars and cents.
Velocity of Light and Sound. Application of the following passage in "Poor Richard" viz:
"He who by the plow would thrive, Himself must either hold, or drive."
—Do. of the following passage in Goldsmith, viz:
"Man needs but little here below; Nor needs that little long." On Self government. On Toleration. Prophecy fulfilled in Bonaparte. The Wish. The Contented Man's Soliloquy. Anecdotes.
Officers of the Government of Kentucky. List of Roads from Lexington Kentucky,— To Winchester, Virginia. To Baltimore, Maryland. To Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To Vincennes, Indiana Territory. To Abingdon, Virginia. To Cincinnati, State of Ohio. Table of Interest, at 6 per cent. per annum. Do. do. Money of the United States. Table of the value of the Gold Coins of England, Portugal, France and Spain, of their present fineness, in dollars and cents, according to the act of Congress, Regulating Foreign Coin, passed the 9th February, 1795.
I WILL GIVE IS 3d PER pound, in cash, for clean combed Hog's Bristles at my shop, at the corner of Short and Cross streets, where I carry on the BRUSH making business. The bristles being scalded is of no injury to them. I will carry on the Wheel and Chair making business as usual. ROBERT HOLMES. Nov. 10, 1806. w. tf Feb.

705. GRAS. HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store in the Stone House, opposite Messrs. Saml. & Geo. Trotter, a handsome and well chosen assortment of Merchandize, of the latest importations, consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENS GLASS & CHINA WARES. Which will be sold cheap for cash Lexington November 16, 1805
Just Received by WILKINS & TANNEHILL, And now opening in the store formerly occupied by Charles Wilkins, opposite the court house, and for sale by the package, viz. 10 boxes of Cognac Brandy 10 — Jamaica Spirits 10 — Madeira L. P. 10 — Sherry 4 — Colman's 4 — Port 8 — Pepper 10 — Brimstone 6 — Alum 15 — Sappars 10 — Ginger 10 — Mackerel 8 — Chocolate 50 boxes Seps 1 case containing Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace and Cinnamon Logwood 10 boxes Young Hyson 10 do. Hyson Skin 35 boxes Coffee and Loaf Sugar Raisins in kegs The above articles will be disposed of at a moderate advance, by the barrel or package, for Cash or Negotiable Notes at 60 days. A supply of GROCERIES, &c. will be regularly received from Philadelphia, which will enable us to furnish store keepers, or others upon the lowest terms. W. & T.
Straight or Stolen, From Louisville, a handsome, large BLACK HORSE, 10 hands 2 inches high, 8 or 9 years old next spring, with a bushy mane and tail, trots and paces well, in all probability, if not stolen, he will make towards Fayette county, as he was there raised. A reward of Ten Dollars, will be given to any person who will deliver the above horse to Thomas Janney, Lexington, or to me, on Harrod's creek, Jefferson county. 5f Aaron Fontaine.
Kentucky Insurance Office, 8th December 1806. A QUARTERLY meeting of the Shareholders of the Kentucky Insurance Company will be held at their Office, on Thursday the first day of January next at 12 o'clock. By order of the President & Directors, JOHN L. MARTIN, C. K. I. C. 11 Jan.
FOR READY MONEY OR good Whiskey, I will sell COS SAC BOOTS at Six Dollars per pair, and warrant them to be as good as have been commonly sold for nine and ten. HUGH CRAWFORD, Boot Maker. Main Street, corner of Main-Grove Street, Lexington. tf.
WANTED, TWO or three smart active boys, between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, as apprentices to the BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS. Boys of the above description who can be well recommended, will meet with encouragement. Benjamin Farbey. Lex. Dec. 10, 1806. 5f
LEXINGTON LODGE No. 1. THE Members are requested to be punctual in their attendance at their Lodge room, at ten o'clock A. M. on the 27th inst. being the anniversary of St. JOHN the Evangelist. By order of the W. M. GEO. M. BEEBE, Sec. December 8, 1806. DURING the Fall Races, I gave to Mr. David Humphreys a Double cased PINCHBECK WATCH, capped and jewelled, with a second hand; which watch Mr. Humphreys says he delivered to some friend of mine. As I have never received the same, any information relative to it, will be thankfully received by Thomas Sibley. Dec. 8, 1806. 3w
WHEAT WANTED. The subscribers wish to purchase a quantity of good, clean, merchantable Wheat, to be delivered at Thomas Lewis's mill, three miles below Lexington; for which they will give a higher price than has been customary, and advance a part in cash, on the delivery of the Wheat. For further particulars, apply to John Jordan jun. or Messrs. Samuel and George Trotter in Lexington; or at the mill above alluded to. THO. LEWIS & JACOB MCONATHY. N. B. Country work will be done at 50c per mill. November 26, 1806.
SEMPER REFUGED. NOW PUBLISHING BY BELCHER & ARMSTRONG, No. 70. State Street—Boston, (Mass.) THE EMERALD, A LITERARY PAPER. Which is issued every Saturday, consisting of twelve octavo pages, printed on a fine paper with a new type. PRICE $3 PER ANNUM—PAYABLE ONE IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions for the Emerald will be received at this Office, where a specimen of it may be seen.
STRAYED OR STOLEN From Lexington, on the night of the first instant, TWO HORSES, one an iron gray, the other a bay, both about 12 and a half 13 hands high, his mane has been roached some time past, and about one half turns to the right, and the other to the left, his head as something of the resemblance of a mule; perhaps he has a Spanish brand, as he is a Spanish horse, but am not certain. The other is a bay, six years old, about 15 hands high, very high withers, which have been a little hurt with the saddle, his mane has been a little rubbed off with the collar, his tail has been scoured with a knife near the root, a few saddle marks, both hind feet white, one of them having black spots thereon, his near hind leg is nicked with white hairs from the knee down on the out side; shed all round, with the heels of the shoe on his right fore foot broken off, paces & corners well, & trots very fast, difficult to be caught. Whoever will deliver the above horses to the subscribers, or give such information to Capt. Benj. Stout as will enable him to get them, shall be generously rewarded. JOHN BELL. Lexington, December 6, 1806. 16s. tf.
The Highest Price WILL be given in Cash, for HOGS' BRISTLES. combed or uncombed, delivered at my shop, opposite Mr. Pope's Office, where I still continue to carry on the House and Sign PAINTING. PUTTY, at two shillings per lb. I have a quantity of Blue Smalts for sale. F. DOWNING JR. December 10, 1805. 3tf
The 23d. of August, 1806. Ever to be remembered, on account of the wonderful recovery of John R. Shaw, who was on that day blown up in a well. About 9 o'clock, (as near as I can recollect) the blast went off, but it was a considerable time before the neighborhood were apprised of my unhappy situation, and for the want of their assistance, I lay about an hour immersed in smoke, mud, and water, almost dead with the loss of blood, wounds and broken bones. Both my arms were broken, my left leg in three places, as also my right leg broken, and my left hand mangled in such a manner as induced the Doctors to take off two of my fingers, and about one hundred flesh wounds, which caused a general belief that I never should recover. But
The Lord has pitied me, And shined upon my face, That all the earth may see The wonders of his grace. At the same time, Mr. Thomas M. Barclay, who was standing over the well, was knocked down by the force of the explosion, and by some time, insensible; but received no serious injury. A messenger was sent off to Mr. Sanders, my employer in Lexington, who immediately dispatched Doctors Fitch, Dudley and Warfield, who set my broken bones and dressed my wounds. After which I was safely conveyed to my own house, accompanied by a number of respectable citizens of Lexington, and its vicinity. On my arrival I was re-examined, and my skull found to be fractured about the size of a dollar, and a fresh operation was performed with all possible speed and found judgement. The faithfulness of my Surgeons, by day and night, will (I hope) prove an honor to all the Medical Society. The friendly visits, and generous contributions of the citizens, might be a pattern to all the world; and I hope those considerate gentlemen will be repaid an hundred fold, by the Great Rewarder of good actions. JOHN R. SHAW.
In a few months I shall present to the public, a narrative of 30 years of my life and travels—5 different times a soldier—3 times shipwrecked—12 months a prisoner of war—with the number of sieges and engagements in which I took part—4 times blown up and my recovery—with a number of little anecdotes, which will cause the reader occasionally to laugh and cry. JOHN R. SHAW.
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Within two miles of Lexington on the Frankfort road, containing upwards of 550 acres. Many circumstances combine to make this a profitable and highly valuable FARM, Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL, HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley's; where he will practice Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail. He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate MILITARY LAND, near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. 16s Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806.
PLANE MANUFACTORY. 20 M. ELLIS & Co. BEG leave to inform the Public that they have commenced the PLANE MAKING BUSINESS in all its various branches, Philadelphia, in Second-Street, near the corner of Liberty-Street, where those who please to favour them with their custom may rely upon Planes of a superior quality, and on reasonable terms. All orders duly attended to with punctuality and dispatch. September 16, 1805. 6m.
J. & D. MACCOUN, HAVE received from Philadelphia, and now opening at their Store on Main Street, opposite the Public Square, An Extensive Assortment of MERCHANDIZE & STATIONARY, With a constant supply of best Pennsylvania BAR IRON & CASTINGS, & NAILS, From their Nail Manufactory, will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash in hand. Among their Books are the following, viz:— Cunningham's Law Dictionary, Bacon's Abridgment, Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown, Impey's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, Washington's Reports, Call's do. Veley Junior's do. Henry Blackstone's do. Coke's do. Burrows's do. Cowper's do. Story's Pleadings, Macnally's Evidence, Burrows's Treatise on Equity, Fonblanque on do. Pothier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, do. Principles of Equity, The English Pleader, Pleader's Assistant, Espina's, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Chitty on Bills of Exchange, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium, Lilly's Entries, Brown on Equality, Becaria on Crimes, The Federalist, Curran's Speeches, Moore's Anacreon, Sanfon's Letters from Italy, Abbe Barthelemy's Travels in Italy, Rolfe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hooft's Areosto, Gifford's Translation of Juvenal, Darwin's Life, The Life of Genl. Moreau, Moreau's St. Domingo, Barrow's Travels in Africa, Moore's Travels through France, Germany, &c, Carr's Stranger in France, Residence in France, Smith's Wealth of Nations, Interesting Anecdotes, do. Memoirs, Spectator, Don Quixote, Gilblas de Santillana, Hellman's Philosophy, Paley's do. do. Evidences of Christian Religion, Davys's Sermons, Doddridge's Paraphrase, Carey's Family Bible, late edition. Also the best approved Classic and Scientific Authors, for the use of Schools, with a variety of other Books too tedious to enumerate. They have likewise contracted for a few thousand copies of the new improved edition of WEBSTER'S SPELLING BOOK, containing twenty-four pages more than the present one in use; to be printed in Lexington, from the standing types composed in Philadelphia. Orders from one to one hundred dozen, can, in a few weeks after this time, be filled on the shortest notice, and at a lower price, than they can be imported from Philadelphia. Also the following Books of Kentucky manufacture, will be furnished on the same low terms, to wit: The American Orator, Kentucky Preceptor, American do. School Geography, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Wilton's, Lyle's, Harrison and Murray's Grammars, Blank Books, &c. &c. * * * Subscribers for Carey's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them. Lexington, May 10.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen or stolen from the subscriber in Lexington, about the first of June last, a bright bay Gelding, six or seven years old, about fifteen hands one inch high, blind of one eye, (the eye is funk) with a long switch tail, shod all round, no brand that I recollect. The above reward to be paid on the delivery of the horse to me in Lexington, or by giving such information as will enable me to get him again, and all reasonable charges paid by me. JAS. BEATTY, August, 19, 1806. tf.
FOR SALE three miles and a half from Lexington on the Boonsborough road, handsomely improved. For Particulars enquire of Genl. Robert Todd, in Lexington. JOHN TODD. Nov. 26, 1806. tf.
DANIEL BRINER. LATELY from Philadelphia, has commenced business in Major Montfort's house, adjoining Mr. Edward Wells, on High-Street, where he will manufacture, and always have for sale a large and general assortment of Tobacco, wholesale and retail, on terms lower than heretofore offered in this town. Profiling himself master of his business, and intending to carry it on extensively, the most liberal credit will be given to Merchants and Traders, and the amount of payment made early. Lexington, Oct. 21, 1806. 3m.
DOCTOR BARRY, WILL practise Medicine and Surgery in Lexington and its vicinity. His shop is kept at Maj. Boyd's in the room formerly occupied as a post office. Lexington, 15th September, 1806
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
DOCTOR BARRY, WILL practise Medicine and Surgery in Lexington and its vicinity. His shop is kept at Maj. Boyd's in the room formerly occupied as a post office. Lexington, 15th September, 1806
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
DOCTOR BARRY, WILL practise Medicine and Surgery in Lexington and its vicinity. His shop is kept at Maj. Boyd's in the room formerly occupied as a post office. Lexington, 15th September, 1806
REMOVAL. JAMES WIER, HAS removed his Store to the apartment in Mr. Lewis Sanders's large brick house, neatly opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office; where he is opening a large assortment of GOODS, just arrived from Philadelphia—consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENS' & } WARE. GLASS } And will be sold very low for Cash, or suitable produce. He has also received from the Barge Ann from New Orleans, 40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, Lemi-johns Shrub & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy Logwood, 500 lb. Blistered Steele, To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Merchantable Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
BAST & YOUNG, COPPER & TIN SMITHS, Respectfully inform the public, that they have just received from Baltimore, an elegant assortment of Copper and Tin, &c. They will continue at Danville, and at Shelbyville, as heretofore—making all sizes of kettles and boilers, batters and wall kettles, tea, stew and glue kettles, sauce pans, rum pumps and cranes, &c.—Also, all sorts of tin ware, by wholesale or retail, very low for cash. N. B. The subscribers inform the public, that they have also, commenced the Brass Founding business, opposite Mr. Logan's Carrying Shop, Main-street Lexington, under the firm of ALTE, & Co. They intend making and having on hand, a constant supply of fashionable And-Irons and Candle-Sticks, Rivets and Still-Cocks, &c. Copper-smiths in the western country may be supplied with the above articles on better terms than they can import them. Old brass and copper will be taken in exchange—Cash given for pewter, brass and copper. August 14, 1806. 4t
HART & BARTLET HAVE imported and are now opening a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they are disposed to sell at a moderate advance, either by wholesale or retail. They wish to purchase a quantity of Tobacco, Hemp, and Hog's lard, for which they will give Cash and Merchandise. Lexington, December 8th, 1806. tf
GREAT BARGAINS. The subscribers offer for sale on very low terms, the following valuable TRACTS OF LAND, to wit: ONE of 764 acres, adjoining the lands of John Meaux esq. in Mercer county, on Salt river, with about 150 acres of cleared land, under good fence and in complete repair, with an orchard of upwards of 100 bearing apple trees, a good square log house, with joint studded roof, and other convenient buildings—also, 276 acres adjoining, with about 60 acres of cleared land, and fencing in good repair—also, 195 acres in Franklin county, on Salt river, adjoining the lands of Lewis Castleman and John Lightfoot esqrs. with a small improvement—also, 200 acres adjoining below on the river—also, 202 acres adjoining—also, 250 acres adjoining, including the mouth of Hammond's creek, with a considerable improvement—also, 161 acres adjoining the same on Fox creek also, 160 acres adjoining above on the creek also, 157 acres adjoining the same, on a branch of Fox creek—also, 211 3/4 acres adjoining, between Fox creek and Salt river. The above tracts of land are well watered, and contain several valuable mill seats. A part cash will be required from purchasers, and a reasonable credit given for the balance. For terms apply to Samuel Maccoun, Mercer county, near Delony's ferry, or to the subscribers in Lexington. J. & D. Maccoun. September 9th, 1806.
SHORT NOTICE. THOSE indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or Book Account, are required to make immediate payment to Mr. Hiram Shaw, who is fully authorised to receive the same. A compliance with the above will save trouble and expense. John Lowrey. Lexington, September 23, 1806. tf
TO RENT FOR the ensuing year, that VALUABLE FARM in the neighbourhood of Lexington, late in the possession of Walter Baylor; for further information apply to the subscriber living in Franklin county. Nov. 21, 1806. tf. Pano.
DOCTORS FISHBACH & DUDLEY, HAVE commenced partnership the practice of Medicine, Surgery, &c. in Lexington. By their skill in choice professions, and attention to business, they hope to merit a share of the public confidence. May 20, 1806.
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
CUT NAIL MANUFACTORY. The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they have opened a NAIL MANUFACTORY, in the town of Mayville, on Water Street, next door to Mr. John Armstrong's store, where they manufacture all kinds of Cut Nails & Sprigs. Also, have on hand, a general assortment of Wrought Nails, Saddlers' Tacks, Doysey's Bar Iron, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, &c. which they intend to sell at the Pittsburgh prices with the addition of carriage, for cash or approved notes. William Porter Jun. & Co
Geo. M. Babb, 209 WILL continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practiced, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district. STATE OF KENTUCKY, Montgomery Circuit, July term 1806. James S. Magawen, Complainant, against John Baskell, Defendant. IN CHANCERY. THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this state, therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that unless he does appear here on the third day of our next October term and answer the complainant's bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published in some authorised newspaper of this state, for eight weeks successively. A copy, Teste, Isaac Harrison, clk M.C.C.
JUST RECEIVED, AND for sale at this office, and at the store of Messrs. Kelly and Brent in Paris, price 37 1/2 cents, POLITICAL TRANSACTIONS IN AND CONCERNING KENTUCKY, From the first settlement thereof, until it became an independent state, in June 1792. BY WILLIAM LITTLE ESQ.
THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the shop adjoining Mr. P. Bain's house, where he will continue the Painting and Gilding Business, to which he will add the Mending, making, and framing of Looking Glasses; He will also have an elegant assortment of Gift Picture Frames. The subscriber has likewise on hand an assortment of EARTHEN WARE. W. Mentelle. May 20, 1806.
WEISIGER'S TAVERN. Frankfort, Kentucky. 69 The Subscriber, respectfully informs the public, that he has taken possession of his house, lately occupied by Captain Bath, and known by the sign of THE EAGLE. Grateful for the very liberal encouragement which he has experienced on former occasions, he is determined that no exertion, expense, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accommodation of those who may please to favour him with their custom. His house is large and his rooms are commodious. He has a variety of liquors of the first quality, and his table is plentifully supplied with the best viands that the season affords. To his beds particular attention shall be paid. He has a spacious stable, abundantly furnished with corn, oats & hay, and an attentive hostler to attend it. Gentlemen may at any time be furnished with private rooms, free from the noise of the tavern. Danl. Weisiger. April 9th, 1806.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, 147 1-4 Acres of land, whereon I live, of a superior quality, about one mile from Lexington, on the road leading to Cynthiana. It has on it a very convenient two story house, with three rooms below and three above, with three brick chimneys; a kitchen, smoke house, negro houses, a barn and stable room for 15 horses, an apple orchard of 50 old bearing trees and about 150 of young trees, all of excellent fruit. It is well watered with never failing springs, and a stream runs through it sufficient to turn a mill at least six months in the year with 17 feet fall, about 50 or 60 acres cleared, about 20 acres in meadow, 3 lots of clover and blue grass, the whole under an excellent fence—the balance well timbered, and a large portion of excellent meadow ground—also, a flock of horses, cattle and hogs, and will give seven years credit to the purchaser. M. SATTERWHITE. September 3, 1806. tf.
WILLIAM DORSEY, WISHES to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Coopering Business, in Lexington, three doors above Mr. Samuel Ayres, and opposite to Mr. Rankin, Main-street and has on hand a large assortment of vessels from 10 to 100 gallons, and hogs by his particular attention to business to merit their custom. 12m
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of LAND. Particularly its contiguity to market, FINE TIMBER, And SPRINGS which have never failed. Terms will be known by application to the proprietor, C. W. LEWIS, at Wilton's INN, if made within the space of three weeks. tf. * 9s. Lexington, 2d Decr. 1806