Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1808-11-27 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
VOL. XX.—N o 1096.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD LEXINGTON.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1806.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
THIS paper is published twice a week, at Three Dollars and a half per annum, paid in advance, or Four Dollars at the end of the year.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
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.
CHARLES HUMPHRYS, & Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW-ORLEANS.
A quantity of Jamaica spirits, Sugar and Fish, which they will sell on the following terms, viz: 40 proof spirits by the hhd. $2 per gall. — — — — — barrel $3 12 cts. do. Sugar by the barrel or cwt. 22 cts. pr. lb. — — — — — smaller quantity 25 cts. Fish, as usual. Lexington, Oct. 1, 1806. 8w.
MACBEAN'S (LATE WIN-TER'S) MILLS,
Near the Mouth of Tates Creek, HAVE undergone considerable repairs, and are now in good order to undertake MERCHANT or COUNTRY WORK. These excellent MILLS are too well known to need any observations, and Mr. James M'Call, who is an experienced Miller, will give constant attendance, in order to give every satisfaction to the public.
Mr. Joel Baling, at the SAW-MILL, will generally have a stock of PLANK, on hand to supply Boats going down the River or others.
A quantity of WHEAT, is wanted to purchase.—Good encouragement will be given to a BOAT-BUILDER, who will undertake to build on the shares. For terms apply to James M'Call at the Grist-Mill, or to W. MACBEAN,
at the Madison HEMP SPINNING FACTORY, on Silver Creek, where a quantity of UN-DRESSED FLAX is wanted.
Letters left at J. & D. MacCoun's in Lexington, or at Thos. C. & G. Howards, Richmond, will be attended to. 7 Nov. 1806. 6t
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER, will be held at Mr. Wm. Satterwhite's Tavern, in Lexington, on Monday 1 st December next. DINNER will be on table at half past two o'clock. The attendance of members is requested punctually at 12 o'clock. By order of the President.
W. MACBEAN, Sec'y
August 20, 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 Cynthiana, 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.
MR. & 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 introductory 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 arduous 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—to Mr. Danl. Bradford, Editor of the Kentucky Gazette.
Oct. 15, 1806.
BILLS OF LADING
For sale at this office.
COPPERPLATE COPIES,
For sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette.
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 engraving, making, and framing of Looking Glasses;
He will also have an elegant assortment of Gilt Picture Frames.
The subscriber has likewise, on hand an assortment of
EARTHEN WARE.
W. Mentelle.
May 20, 1806.
WEISIGER'S TAVERN,
Frankfort, Kentucky.
The Subscriber, respectfully informs the public, that he has taken possession of his house, lately occupied by Cap. Phillip Budh, and known by the sign of
THE EAGLE.
Grateful for the very liberal encouragement which he has experienced on former occasions, he is determined that no exertion, expence, or attention shall be wanting, to promote the accomodation 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.
25 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 60 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, the stock of horses, cattle and hogs, and will give seven years credit to the purchaser.
M. SATTERWHITE.
September 3, 1806. tf.
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; where he is supplied with the best of liquors and provisions of every kind. His stable is well furnished with forage, and an attentive ostler. From the arrangements made to accomodate his visitors, and the attention that will be paid them, he flatters himself he will share the public favour.
Frankfort, October 24, 1805.
35 FOR SALE,
A very excellent WAGGON, with five Geers and the fifth chain, in complete order. Enquire of the printer.
8
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. 1 st , 1806.
WILLIAM DORSEY,
WISHES to inform his friends and the public generally, 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 hopes by his particular attention to business to merit their custom. 12m
19 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 expence.
John Lowrey.
Lexington, September 23, 1806. tf
4 TO RENT
FOR the ensuing year, that VALUABLE FARM in the neighbourhood of Lexington, late in the possession of Walker Baylor; for further information apply to the subscriber living in Franklin county.
NATHL. HART.
Nov. 1 st 1806. 3w.
10 DANIEL BRINER.
TOBACCONIST.
LATELY from Philadelphia, has commenced business in Major Morrison's house, adjoining Mr. Edward West, 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. Professing 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 mode of payment made easy.
Lexington, Oct. 21, 1806. 3m.
3 LOST
On Monday 10th Inst. at W. Satterwhite's door in Lexington, a dark bay
HORSE,
near fifteen hands high, foxed and nicked, one hind toe white, brand not recollected, trots naturally, shod before, break of white across the root of the tail, also a
BRIDLE & SADDLE,
whoever finds said property, and returns it to the owner, living in Woodford County Clear Creek, shall have five dollars.
ROBT. DAVIDSON.
November 20 1806.
ALEXANDER PARKER
HAS just received from Philadelphia in addition to his former assortment, Silk and cotton Shawls aff'd, Silk and cotton Hole aff'd, Silk Gloves and Laces aff'd, Lute strings and Grapes aff'd, Laced & plain cambric Mullins aff'd, Figured and plain Dimities aff'd, Fancy and coarse Calicoes aff'd, Cotton Shamb ay's & coarse Mullins aff'd, Morocco Slippers & Wool cards aff'd,
QUEEN'S WARE, HARD WARE, & GROCERIES,
Which he will sell on the most moderate terms for cash, hemp, country-linen and sugar.
Lexington Nov. 18, 1806. 4t
15 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
14 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, Dorsey's Barr Iron, Window Glass, Hollow Ware, &c. which they intend to sell at the Pittsburgh prices with the addition or carriage, for cash or approved notes.
William Porter Jun. & Co
11 JAMES ROBERT,
GOLD AND SILVER SMITH AND
JEWELLER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the above business in the house lately occupied by Mrs. Boggs, and nearly opposite Mr. Daniel Bradford's printing office, on Main street, where he intends to pursue the same in all its various branches, and hopes from his knowledge of the above business, with the strictest attention and a desire to please, to merit a share of the public patronage. Ladies and Gentlemen who are so obliging as to favor him with their commands, may rely on having work done in the most fashionable and neatest manner, and on the most reasonable terms. N. B. One or two Apprentices, well recommended, will be taken to the above business. The highest price will be given for old Gold and Silver. 60m
32 A HANDSOME SEAT
FOR SALE.
130 Acres of first rate Land, lying near Pine's creek, Clarke county, about 11 miles east of Lexington, being part of the late Col. David Robinson's military Ryefield tract, about 60 acres cleared, and under tolerable good fence, with three never failing springs of excellent water, and flock water in abundance the season throughout; a good peach orchard, and two dwelling houses, with other cabins adjoining. Gentlemen wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
WM. ROBINSON JR.
Nov. 20, 1806
87 REMOVAL.
JAMES WIER,
HAS removed his Store to the apartment in Mr. Lewis Sanders's large brick house, nearly opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office; where he is opening a large assortment of GOODS, just arrived from Philadelphia—consisting of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, QUEENS' & GLASS WARE.
And will be sold very low for Cash, or suitable produce. He has also received per the Barge Ann from New-Orleans,
40 Barrels of Louisiana Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 1020 Bottles Bordeaux Claret, Lemi-johns Shrub, & Lime Juice, 20 Cwt. Campeachy ogwos, 500 lb. Blistered Steel,
To be sold by the quantity, on a credit of 60 and 90 days. Cash will be given for Good Merchandise Hemp. Lexington, July 25, 1806.
24 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 stills and boilers, hatters' and walth kettles, tea, stew and glue kettles, fauce pans, rum pump 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 Bed-Irons and Candle-Sticks, Rivets and Steel-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
Doctors Fishback & Dudley,
HAVE commenced partnership the practice of Medicine, Surgery, &c. in Lexington. By their skill in those professions, and attention to business, they hope to merit a share of the public confidence. May 20, 1806.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Montgomery Circuit, July term
1806.
Lums McGowen, Complainant,
against
John Baskell, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeing 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 complainants bill, or that the same will be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published in some authorized newspaper of this state, for eight weeks successively.
A copy. Teste, Micajah Harrison, clk M.C.C.
WANT TO PURCHASE
Eight barrels of GOOD WHISKEY, and pay for them in Boots & Shoes, with some cash.
H. CRAWFORD. Boot & Shoe maker Main-Street, Lexington.
186. M o 488,
Will continue to exercise his profession of counsel and attorney at law, in those circuit courts in which he has heretofore practised, and in the court of appeals, and court of the United States, for the Kentucky district.
Francis Frickle & John Shields, HAVE this day dissolved co-partnership in Taverne keeping on Main-Street by mutual consent. All those indebted to the firm, are requested to come forward and make immediate payment and those having any demands against the firm, to bring in their accounts. November 20, 1806
DOCTOR JOSEPH BOSWELL,
HAS removed to his farm, seven miles east of Lexington, near the Rev. A. Dudley's; where he will practise Medicine in all its different branches. He has on hand a large quantity of Genuine Medicine, which he will sell by whole sale or retail.
He also offers for sale, two hundred and sixty-eight acres of first rate
MILITARY LAND,
near Hornbeck's mill Clarke county, a part of Col. Nathaniel Gist's survey.—He will take Cash or Young Negroes for it. Fayette county, 10th Feb. 1806.
PLANE MANUFACTORY.
M. ELLIS & Co.
BEG leave to inform the Public that they have commenced the PLANE MAKING BUSINESS in all its various branches, Fitzburgh, 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, 1806. 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 & STATI-ONARY,
Which with a constant supply of best Pennsylvania
BAR IRON & CASTINGS, &
NAILS,
From their Nail Manufactory, will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash in hand.
Among their Books are the following,
VIZ:— Cunningham's Law Dictionary, Bacon's Abridgment, Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown, Impey's Practice, Hale's Common Law, Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, Wallingford'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, Barton's Treatise on Equity, Fonblanque on do. Pothier on Obligations, Powell on Contracts, Kames's Law Tracts, do. Principles of Equity, The English Pleader, Pleadings Militant, Espina's, Wentworth's Executor, Roper on Wills, Jones on Bailment, Citty 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, Sanson's Letters from Italy, Abbe Barthelemy's Travels in Italy, Rolfe's Lorenzo de Medici, Hool's Arecolo, 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 Santillane, Hellman's Philosophy, Paley's do. do. Evidences of Christian Religion, Davis's Sermons, Doddridge's Paraphrase, Carey's Family Bible, latest edition. Also the best approved Classic and Scientific Authors, for the use of Schools, with a variety of other Books too tedious to enumerate.
They have likewise contracted for a few thousand copies of the new improved edition of WEBSTER'S SPELLING BOOK, containing twenty-four pages more than the present one in use; to be printed in Lexington, from the standing types composed in Philadelphia. Orders from one to one hundred dozen, can, in a few weeks after this time, be filled on the shortest notice, and at a lower price, than they can be imported from Philadelphia. Also the following Books of Kentucky manufacture, will be furnished on the same low terms, to wit:
The American Orator, Kentucky Preceptor, American do. School Geography, Guthrie's Arithmetic, Wilson's, Lyle's, Harrifon, and Murray's Grammars, Blank Books, &c. &c. &c.
Subscribers for Carey's Family Bibles are requested to call and receive them.
Lexington, May 10.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed 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 sunk) with a long switch tail, shod all round, no brand that I recollected. 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.
I WILL GIVE $3 50
PER round, 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 still carry on the Wheel and Chair making business as usual.
ROBERT HOLMES,
Nov. 10, 1806. W. 1 st Feb.

FELLOW CITIZENS.
Having endeavoured in the course of the observations contained in the essays, under the signature of Franklin, to satisfy the public mind, that the charges contained in the Western World are substantially false, and that the Marshall family are the real authors of the slander; I shall in answer to the remarks of Alexander Marshall, continue to exhibit such proofs of the agency of the family as my remote situation will permit me to receive. We are at length informed that the wonderful development is closed, and that the mighty and irresistible proofs, are drawn from the profound recesses of the important bureau of the Sire of our slanderers. A second source of proof irrefragable, is to be found in the still more hidden corners of the bureau of General Wayne—And to increase our conviction, we may find if we can, certain other demonstrative evidences of plots revealed, in the bureau again, of the highly esteemed General Butler. But it is greatly to be feared that before we can obtain access to all those bureaus; the false fire kindled by our band of calumniators, will be so completely extinguished, as to leave no trace behind it, except the public detestation of the band of accusers. In the mean time, it is hoped, that the public mind, will not be diverted by extraneous matter; from the two following important enquiries—First, is the existence of a conspiracy to dismember the union, and transfer the government of Kentucky to Spain, satisfactorily established: and secondly, if the proofs of the existence of such a conspiracy are entirely insufficient to produce a conviction that it did exist; who are the real authors of the calumnies imposed on the world? Having early received an impression, that the tale of the conspiracy was a malicious slander; and from a variety of circumstances been led to conclude, that the persons charged by myself and others, as the authors of the slander, are guilty of this charge; I shall proceed to take some notice of the virulent attack made by them on me.—I should consider an attempt to show the agency of Humphrey Marshall in the management of the Western World, as an unnecessary waste of time. His own writings are alone sufficient to produce a conviction of this fact: But his former attempts to establish a public paper similar to the Western World, is conclusive to my mind. I shall for the present leave him and return to his coadjutor Alexander. I have already attempted to describe this dissembling advocate of family malice, in terms, which to those who are acquainted with him, will convey his true likeness. He has attempted to obviate the remark I made, that his family were continually embroiled with almost every active and leading character in our country, by observing that he was a stranger to any causes of enmity, towards several of those persons. It is only necessary to observe, that the excessive selfish and arbitrary cast of mind of the head of this family and transmitted to his descendants, is always sufficient to produce enmity against those who are so hardy as to encroach on their wished for monopoly of wealth and power. And in all cases where Col. Marshall was at enmity with a man, (and God knows they were pretty numerous) it necessarily seemed to follow that his family partook plentifully of that enmity. And in all other cases, where Humphrey has been at variance with men; and that is known to be with almost every man in Kentucky, who has come within reach of his poisonous breath, that in those cases the same family participation always takes place. With respect to Alexander, he is notoriously given to invidious and malicious remarks on those against whom the family malice is directed; and he enters deeply and inveterately in all their numerous broils. It would be unnecessary here to repeat the names of those persons, with whom this band of slanderers are at enmity; their names have already too much swelled the polluted columns of the Western World—and their number is sufficiently known to prove that my assertion is true. It would be a disgusting task to trace the causes of enmity flowing from Col. Marshall; or any of his descendants against Gen. Wilkinson or others. I can with confidence and safety attribute it to the intolerant temper of the family, and their jaundiced and suspicious eye. I
shall proceed to examine some of the many palpable falsehoods, contained in the remarks of this invidious Alexander. He has stated that I have been inconsistent in my conduct towards General Wilkinson; and that I have on some occasion charged him in the public prints with holding a Spanish commission and receiving Spanish gold. This assertion is deliberately and maliciously untrue. And as he makes emphatic calls, he is in turn required to show the public print, containing this charge. If he is incapable of producing this print, or proving its existence, he has only added another item to the extended list of falsehoods, for which he is remarkable. I deny that I ever did publish in any print, any thing resembling such a charge. And I will explain to the satisfaction of every unprejudiced mind, the distorted allusions of this slanderer. It has for many years been a subject of conversation that General Wilkinson was supposed to have formerly held a Spanish commission. This conversation has frequently taken place in my presence, and even among those, who are now discovered to have been solicitous to spread this report. I have observed that when I was at Natchez in the year 1790, I was informed by one gentleman that it was reported there, that General Wilkinson had a Spanish commission, and that on my return to Kentucky I informed him of the report I had heard, and that he ridiculed the story. This is the amount of the story which Alexander has so grossly perverted. I merely related what was the common loose report, and every other man had the same means of ascertaining the truth of the report that I had. If General Wilkinson ever did hold a Spanish commission, I am an utter stranger to it; and if I were to hazard any opinion on the subject, it is, that probably he enjoyed in addition to his commercial privileges, some honorary marks of their confidence. If such should have been the case it certainly is no evidence of a will or power to transfer the government of Kentucky to Spain. A fact that may throw some light on this subject has come to my knowledge within a few days. A gentleman of observation and unquestionable veracity informs me, that having frequently heard of the report that General Wilkinson held a Spanish commission, he took an opportunity when in the Spanish country a few years past, to endeavour to ascertain the truth of the report. He enquired particularly of the Spanish Secretary, Don Andrew, and of Major Minor, both of whom were conversant with the business of that government; they each informed him, that there was no truth in the report of General Wilkinson having a commission under the King of Spain,—and that if such a fact did exist, it was impossible that they should be strangers to it. I discover that the infamous Humphrey has echoed this same tale, and he has no doubt received it from Alexander, with many others of equal truth. For once I will answer the enquiry of Humphrey—I never did say that General Wilkinson had a Spanish commission—and for the best of all possible reasons—I never did know that he had one; having no other evidence on which to found an opinion than common rumor, I must at this time be indulged with observing, that as I am assailed by two men, who utterly disregard the truth, and whose venom and ingenuity in attacking my skirts, are restrained by no ordinary bounds, the public will not require that I should so far descend, as to take notice of the falsehood and follies of either of them, but Humphrey in particular. He stands charged with every species of crime which a wicked heart and nerveless arm dare commit; it therefore cannot reasonably be required that any man, who has pretensions to character should pursue his track or meet his scurrility. I have to acknowledge, that he is completely out of the reach of my pen; he is invulnerable.—Every avenue to the sentiments of honor and honesty is awfully closed and seared beyond the power of caustics to remove; the hempen cord will be the only sovereign specific for his vices. I must then be permitted to leave this miserable man to await in solemn expectation for this his just reward. If at any time the semblance of truth should escape his polluted pen, I shall always be ready to meet it. But I must be excused from combating an object, from which nothing but filth is to be expected, and over whom a victory could produce neither glory or honor. I will return
to his counterpart Alexander. He says, a point which I wish to establish is, that his family has "maliciously set on foot the Western World and furnished the evidence on which the charge existed in that paper is founded." He also says, that he has before declared that he never "directly or indirectly furnished this evidence, and he does not believe the information was procured by the agency of any of his family." I have already made some observations and produced some facts, to show that his declaration is absolutely untrue. To those who are more immediately within the reach of the vain babblings of this man, and his pitiable dupes, no additional evidence of the agency of the family would be required.—But as the distant observer may require the evidence to be condensed, I shall reserve this task a short time, when I shall reduce into the smallest compass, the scattered proofs; the public will then be more capable to determine whether my charge against this family is true. But Alexander Marshall with his usual cunning, observes, that it is improbable that the family can be the source of information, because it is to be seen that men are involved either principally or collaterally with whom they have ever been in the habits of friendly intercourse. It is a remark frequently made respecting those slanderers, that to gratify their malice, the ties of friendship with every other honorable sentiment will be prostrated by them; and the wilful and wanton attack on Col. Steel may be a strong evidence.—If they have been in habits of friendship with him, from such friends he has the most powerful reasons to wish a severance—their embrace is death. They have no doubt fawned on him, and at the same time have attempted to stab him to the vitals. The kils of Judas was not an emblem of treachery half so complete as the smile of Alexander. May the angel of mercy deliver me from such friends—their enmity is manna and their curses are praises. Another powerful reason why the family is said not to be the informers, is, that the name of Horatio Hall is most unwittingly permitted to be banded into the terrible development. Whereas, in fact and in truth, Elisha was the man. And lo! also, these blundering editors of their own mere motion have said or pretended to say, that General Wayne was the commander of the western army when General Wilkinson was first commissioned. To relieve Alexander from this embarrassment, I will suppose that the editors were designedly permitted to commit some inconspicuous mistakes, such as could not operate materially against the tale, but would eventually serve the purpose to which Alexander would apply them, in order to show that such highly illumined patrons could not permit such blunders to escape them. This is my solution of this difficulty. But we now advance to the "emphatic calls" and I must be permitted to advert to the observations before made use of by me, which have thus reduced our virtuous hero to dissembling tears and driven the nest to madness. "In the exercise of the important office of Surveyor of Fayette county, it is within the recollection of many of our citizens, the arbitrary and partial manner in which it was executed. We can readily trace their numerous shifts and contemptible intrigues to promote their own interest to the exclusion of others. By means of their illegal exactions and their combined activity in availing themselves of the discoveries of others, added to the undue advantages taken of many contending locators; an immense store of ill-gotten wealth has been amassed by this unscrupulous family. On all important occasions we have found them opposed to every exertion of the people calculated to promote the general happiness, and as uniformly pursuing their private interest and family aggrandizement—we found them opposed to our separation from Virginia, decided enemies to every effort made for the procurement of the free navigation of the Mississippi &c" It will be recollected, that the specific charge of having exacted double fees, was made in a piece signed "Independence" And on this occasion, it will not be improper to observe, that this charge with most of those above enumerated, have been so long and so repeatedly made, both in public and private, as to have obtained general belief, and he offenders have received as general execration. It is therefore
as improper to require detail, as it would be to compel a witness introduced to establish a general reputation, to descend to particulars. But without the least industry to hunt after the vices of those who kept the surveyors office, the public shall be furnished with a few samples, out of an abundant store, at present I will pursue Alexander. To show that the charge of exacting double fees is unfounded; he has published a certificate given by col. Greenup. We are there informed, that the imposition was deemed sufficient by the attorney general to justify a public prosecution; and we are left completely in the dark, in what manner the prosecution was dismissed—Whether for want of substance or form—whether the individual prosecutor became fearful or unwilling to encounter the overbearing influence of a man, who had the possession of the records of millions of acres—Whether the substantial merits of the prosecution were ever tried, we are not yet able to determine—we shall perhaps hear more on this subject. I had observed that we found this family opposed to our separation from Virginia; and this remark is attempted to be obviated by a certificate of col. crocket, who has ventured to say that the charges against col. Marshall are not true—The respect I bear for this gentleman leads me to treat his certificate with as much delicacy as possible; but he will excuse me, if I insinuate that the dissembling and invidious Alexander has misled and cajoled men of stronger minds than himself, and that probably the colonel has not read the observations which he has condemned, and that in his zeal to serve his old friend, he has failed to do justice to others—the col. is certainly not infallible. I had said that the family was opposed to our separation from Virginia, and I am willing to concede, that I meant the Sire and Humphrey. The recollection of transactions happening twenty years past, enabled me to determine that those men were ranked among the few, who were opposed to the separation, and that my memory was correct, col. Crockett's certificate and Humphrey's declarations are evidence. But it now seems that they were opposed to a violent, and illegal separation, but graciously consented to an orderly, decent and constitutional separation. This idle distinction between a legal and illegal separation, I consider as a mere subterfuge for those who were at heart enemies to the separation—no rational man could have wished, or seriously have expected an abrupt, and consequently an illegal separation from Virginia; altho' in the moment of agitation, the loftiest language was assumed, and the most direful effects were predicted if our prayers were not granted. But it is known to every man who has any recollection of col. Marshall, that he was not only terribly "stern to his foes," and they were numerous indeed, but he was loud and violent in his opposition, and thus the nice distinction between the gentle and violent separation was lost in intolerance. But here I fear the departed shade, may again be brought to haunt my fancy. But Alexander is the disturber of ghostly peace—he has in his fury exhibited his Sire in the shape of a dead Lion, with a monkey treading on his herse and it is unfortunate for this unfeeling dissembler, that his disposition to give pain to his adversary, would induce him to exhibit that Sire, as a dead Ass or a dancing Bear, if by that means he could cast some ridicule on his enemy. When this miserable man, will suffer the name of his parent to rest in peace, is not for me to determine. It is to be wished, while he attempts to excite an improper indignation against those, who he falsely stiles the disturbers of his parents ashes, that he would recollect that he alone is the author; and that he and his coadjutors have inhumanly and wantonly assailed the memory of the much valued Col. Nicholas. But we pass on to the living. Alexander says that he detests a calumny and the man who can basely attempt to tarnish a fame he cannot emulate, is guilty of an inexcusable crime. This is the only sentiment, this dissembling man has uttered with which I accord, and I most solemnly and sincerely believe, as Nathan said unto David, he is the very man who has thus basely contributed to calumniate some of our best citizens; he with his associates have attempted to tarnish the fame of those whose virtues have been a can-
ker to his soul. As well might the ulcerated bawd preach up the beauties of chastity, or the most inveterate debauchee teach the value of holiness and vital piety, as this man to cant about his detestation of calumny. Nature has intended him as a Beacon to steer by, a land mark to avoid the vices of slander, defamation and infincerity. I am again compelled to meet the falsehood of my enemy. His feeble efforts to wound me, are scarcely worthy of attention; but as they will shew his habitual deviation from the truth—he would insinuate that I have been disappointed in my efforts to obtain certain offices. Grateful to my country for the repeated proofs of a confidence, which I may not have merited, I can readily meet this, or any other charge this assassin may venture to make. I never did court the favour of any man, nor do I fear the resentment of any man. I have indeed forgotten many manoeuvres for the Auditors Office, because I never did seek, or solicit for the office; but he says I was disappointed in the Registers office; the reverse is the fact, and known to twenty witnesses. I was honored by the nomination of the Governor, and was perfectly assured of the approbation of the Senate—I did not accept. An earnest and sincere desire to perform an arduous duty, for these fourteen years past, affords me a shield, which I trust is impenetrable to this band of slanderers. It was also a crime to have wished an appointment in Louisiana. My only regret is, that the dread of exposing to sickness a numerous family, to which I am tenderly attached, prevented my avoiding the rancour of this malignant family, by accepting an honorable appointment. Determined at all times to meet every thing resembling an imputation of improper conduct, I must be excused for thus troubling the public with my own transactions; but as it seems that silence is construed into fear, the slanderers shall not pass entirely unnoticed. The attempt to perform an act of justice to others I well knew must expose my own conduct through life to the severest scrutiny—let them exert their utmost malice. But it seems that I was so illiberal, as to impute to Humphrey, as a motive which produced his opposition to our separation from Virginia, that he was fearful the Surveyor's office might have been placed in jeopardy. Alexander has attached this observation to his Sire, and I am willing to place it on that ground also. Let any man who was in Kentucky when Fayette was divided and Bourbon county established, recollect the agitation of our royal family—if the infernal regions had been invaded, there could not have been a greater uproar, and the most bitter execrations have followed, the man who had the hardihood to infringe on the birth-right monopoly of the Surveyor's office of Fayette, and to accept that of Bourbon. The Sire may have nominally resigned to answer a momentary purpose; but the son succeeded, not only to the profits of office, but to all rancour in store for the invader of family aggrandizement. The fact of opposition to the separation being established, the motive is thus fairly deduced. But Major Morrison's certificate has completely white-washed the Supervisor's accounts. He states, and no doubt correctly, that after several items not allowed, the account nominal is closed by the payment of some money. I congratulate the United States, on the receipt of some part of this store of ill-gotten wealth, accumulated from the glorious excise and stamp acts. But if any member of this family, will suffer "an occasional essay to flow from their pen" and be so obliging as to spread before the public, the whole actual amount received from the several Distillers and others, from whom they or their agents have received money, within the Ohio district, and the real payments to the Treasury, we shall be better enabled to give this question, which I state as involved in mysterious darkness, its quietus. Until more conclusive evidence is afforded, the old report must and will be muttered. With due deference to the cunning Alexander, it is possible that immense frauds may have been committed by a Supervisor, Collector, or Agent, and yet the officers of the Treasury not be reprehensible. As an example—it is known, that a Collector has demanded and received the arrearages due to the United States from Distillers, which had been actually remitted; before the Distiller was apprised of the remission of those arrearages. Did this ill-gotten wealth flow into the public treasury, or into private coffers, Altho' it is my intention to give some examples of mal-

practice in office, performed by those who kept the Surveyors office, I scarcely think myself bound to do. The universal murmur of disapprobation which is known to have existed, while the transactions were recent, is still a live, and the public voice sustains me in a belief, that numerous improper and ungenerous actions were performed by those who had the possession of the records, of the hard earned pittance of the early adventurers. At one time we find on record, one member of this family, indicted for illegal exactions; at another time we find one of the present triumvirate, charged with the alteration of records and entries, to benefit himself and family; at another time we find on record, an information filed against another branch of this precious triumvirate, for having altered, erased and changed, the records in the Clerk's office of Mason, and also discharged for want of the testimony of the all-important witness, who was necessarily absent; yet the impression of the guilt of the parties concerned is indelibly fixed on the minds of judicious observers. At another time we find this same immaculate Alexander, who was the real actor in the last preceding transaction, charged by James Brown, and detected of a willful and deliberate falsehood, in the petty-fogging management of the removal of a suit. The trembling culprit on that occasion, with a face marked with conscious guilt, shrunk into contempt and silence.
Can it then be necessary to descend to minute circumstances when declaring the depravity of this triumvirate? Must it be deemed proper to relate in detail, the vices of Humphrey and Alexander, to ficken the most anxious reader? But I am charged with having removed from office, the highly illumined Thomas of the triumvirate. I plead guilty to this charge; and as far as my own vote could extend he may attribute to me, his exclusion from office, in which he had grown fat and burdensome to himself and insupportably intolerant to others. This cackling goose, who wants no temper to belch his execrations, against those whom he deems unfriendly to his family, is a leaky vessel, and is greatly deficient in the powers of retention; the vain babblings of this man are sufficient to develop the most hidden recesses of the most wonderful development, and it is unfortunate for the cunning that they are associated with the foolish. While I confess the guilt of having been instrumental in removing from office this man, it is to be observed, that I had but one of three votes, and the court partook of the criminality of rejecting Thomas. They were unanimous on this point. For the merit or demerit of this action I have to refer to a large majority of the citizens of Mason; they will determine whether one office is not sufficient for the present county court clerk, & whether I have misapplied my vote in favour of the present circuit court clerk. The deep and latent proofs of malice are now exhibited against me, - I am devoted to the democratic cause, and glory in my shame, and merit as Alexander says, the hotbaths of the multitude for my warm desire to serve them, and my great ability to do so. The approbation of my own mind and the smiles of one honest man, would infinitely transcend the adulation of a myriad of such men as the calumniating band; when a solitary act of my life shall be approved by them I shall tremble lest I am guilty. But it would require a prophet and a soothsayer to tell how many anecdotes without truth, charges and insinuations without foundation I am to repel. Patience and perseverance I hope will succeed; let the slanderers exhaust their venom the "file" remains.
JOHN COBURN.
Nov. 18th, 1806.
CONCERT.
ON Saturday the 29th inst. The Kentucky Medical Society will present to the publick, a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, at Travellers' Hall, in the town of Lexington.
Tickets of admission (at 50 Cents) may be had at the place of performance. Children half price.
Doors will be opened at 5 o'clock and the performance commence precisely at 6. When it is understood that the proceeds of the performances, are to go to the relief of the distressed poor, the Society have no doubt that the Concert will be generally attended.
N. B. The person who defrauded the Poor of fifty Cents, by forcibly entering the Concert Room on a former exhibition, is requested to come forward and pay his half dollar and no more notice will be taken on the subject, otherwise his name will be given to the public.
Lexington, Nov. 21, 1806.
FIVE DOOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from Lexington on the third or fourth of July, a
BAY MARE,
six years old, about fourteen hands three inches high, branded on the near buttock with a bow and arrow; a short tail; it is believed she has some white hairs in her forehead. Any person who will give me information, so that I get her, shall receive the above reward.
Richard Downton.
Fayette, Oct. 6, 1806.
"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumb'ring at his back."
LEXINGTON, NOVEMBER 27.
MARRIED, on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Ambrose Dudley, Mr. Benjamin Mosely, of Boone, to the agreeable, Miss Tabitha Price, daughter of Byrd Price Esq. of this county.
GEORGE M. BIBB Esq. was yesterday, elected (without opposition,) a Representative from this County to the General Assembly, in room of Henry Clay Esq.
Reports of an unpleasant nature were yesterday in circulation in this place; but we put no confidence in their truth:—It was said that letters were received at Frankfort from St. Louis, informing, that the Spanish standard had been raised at that place. and that nine-tenths of the citizens had declared their intention of changing the American government for the Spanish.
We see so many unfounded calumnies published in the Eastern papers against the citizens of Kentucky; stating that they are in a state of insurrection, &c. that we can readily believe our brethren of Louisiana are equally calumniated.
COL. BURR—AGAIN!
By a gentleman who left Frankfort yesterday, we learn, that the United States Attorney moved the Federal Court on Tuesday, that a Grand Jury should be summoned, which was accordingly done, to meet on Monday next, at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of enquiring into the conduct of Col. Burr. It is understood that Mr. Daves now conceives he has it in his power to substantiate the charges against Col. Burr, made in his affidavit on a former occasion.
Capture of Buenos Ayres —The highly important news of the capture of Buenos Ayres, has just been received, and the official accounts published in the Gazette.
The capitulation of this settlement, which is pronounced to be the capital of one of the richest and most extensive provinces in South America, took place on the 27th June, to the forces landed from Sir Home Popham's Squadron, under the command of major gen. Beresford. There fell into the hands of the British, by this capture, 1,291, 338 dollars, in silver and bullion. 1,086,208 of the above sum, was shipped in the Narcissus, which has arrived at Portsmouth, and the specie landed.
After the capitulation of the place, major general Beresford issued his proclamation, as general commanding in chief of his Britannic majesty's forces employed on the east coast of South America, and lieutenant governor of Buenos Ayres; and all its dependencies. In this proclamation the articles of a provisional government were announced to the inhabitants; in which they were to be allowed all the privileges and immunities consistent with the interests and safety of the new government. Among these grants, is that of a free trade with his Britannic majesty.
Vienna, August 27.
Five hundred artillery men are constantly employed in making cartridges.
Leipsic, Sept. 4.
Every week couriers pass through this city with letters, which the emperor of Russia and king of Prussia write reciprocally.
Lauenburg, Sept. 3.
His majesty the king of Sweden, has taken possession of this country, in the name of the king of England: the Prussian arms and eagles taken away; and every thing re-established on the former footing.
Banks of the Main, August 30.
We are assured, that the confederation of the Rhine has received orders from its supreme head, to put in motion its contingent troops without delay.
A German Gazette, announces, that his Prussian majesty is on the point of concluding a confederation for the north of Germany.
Frontiers of Russia August, 20.
The name of M. D'Oubril is no longer found in the list of the members of the foreign department.
Berlin, Sept. 6.
His majesty will very soon (it is said next Tuesday) repair to the army; the cabinet minister, count
Haugwitz, will, it is said, accompany his majesty. It is expected that the foreign ministers will follow the king to the head-quarters.
The princes Henry and William, set out yesterday for the army; each of them will command a brigade.
Naples, August 4.
The English have now entirely disappeared in Calabria. They are still at Capri, and their ships are cruising in our Gulph.
It is said that marshall Massena will join the corps of general Verdier and Regnier, and give battle with all his forces. The castle of Reggio, on the coast of Calabria, has been taken by the English.
Greenock, Sept. 19.
Since our last, both the Hamburg mails which were due have arrived. Their contents are important.—Prussia has been driven to such extremity, that unless she at length determines to resist the farther encroachments of France, she must submit to receive the imperial coup de grace, and sink into absolute vassalage.—Russia holds a commanding position; Sweden preserves her wonted spirit—and Austria seems waiting for an opportunity to revenge the insults she has sustained.
A Gottenburgh mail has likewise arrived; the following is an extract of a letter from that place:
"The messenger Basset, arrived here yesterday from St. Petersburg. He brings advice, that the emperor of Russia has refused to ratify with France the convention concluded by M. D'Oubril. A private letter from Stockholm contains the same intelligence, with the addition, that a new coalition is forming against France, to consist of Russia, Prussia, Sweden, Hesse, &c. If this be true, peace must yet be at a distance."
Another letter from Gottenburgh, of the date of Sept. 5, says, "A Russian courier arrived yesterday, in 8 days from St. Petersburg, with important dispatches for England."
All the accounts from St. Petersburg agree in stating, that the emperor has refused to ratify the treaty made with France: and M. D'Oubril is in some disgrace for having gone beyond his instructions. The Russian army has been considerably augmented, & 500,000 men are ready to march at a moments warning. The command of it will be given, it is said, to the old general, Kanniokoy, who was famous in the time of Catharine."
Stocks—3 per cent, 63 1-4.
Christiansand, Aug. 8.
French naval expeditions. —We have received information here that a French squadron which suddenly appeared in the Greenland seas, has destroyed on those shores a great number of whalers. This intelligence is certain, as it comes from Bergen, where two vessels arrived which had been taken by the French and released, with part of the crews of the captured ships. Among the number of prizes taken by the French squadron, off Greenland, are twenty-eight of the best laden whalers. They were supprized to the east of Greenland, by the very unfortunate arrival of the French, who having taken all they wished to seize, sunk those they did not wish to take away, and forced the rest to run into the ice. The French squadron then bore away to the westward, and entered Davis's Straights at the moment when several whalers completely laden, were commencing their homeward voyage. There is, therefore, no doubt that they again made rich and numerous captures, and caused considerable damage to the English. The loss occasioned by this unforeseen blow to the English commerce, at Greenland alone, is valued here at from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 six dollars, that is to say, 8 or 10,000,000 French. The expedition to Davis's Straights must have caused the loss to the English of all the produce of the Newfoundland fishery for this year. The French squadron previous to its arrival at Greenland, had taken and sunk the privateer Simpson, of Lieth, of 20 guns and 120 men, sent to those seas, to fall in with the Prussian fishing vessels. All these details have been received from Bergen within these two days, and were sent by the captured captains, who were released by the French.
LONDON Sept. 15.
Death of Mr. Fox.
AT a quarter before six o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, this great and illustrious statesman yielded his last breath
in the arms of his nephew, lord Holland. His dissolution was so gradual and accompanied with so little struggle, as scarcely to permit the most anxious eye to ascertain the instant. His friends had at least the sad and melancholy consolation of perceiving that he suffered no pain, and they had been prepared for the event, by the unerring symptoms of exhaustion that had increased for the two days preceding.—On Friday at noon, the physicians announced to him the approaching close, and he received it as he had done in the first instance, with that firm tranquility of spirit, which was characteristic of his nature and which he maintained to the last.
Mr. Fox died at the very moment when the park and tower guns, were announcing the capture of Buenos Ayres.
There are various reports as to who is to succeed Mr. Fox in the foreign department. Among those mentioned are the marquis Wellesley, lord Holland and Mr. T. Grenville. The last mentioned gentleman, it is generally thought will be appointed.
It is singular to remark the fatality that has spread among the leading men of this country, within the last twelve months—viz.
Marquis Cornwallis } Mr. Pitt January. 5. } ry, 23. Lord Nelson } Lord Thurlow, Oct. 21. } September 13, Mr. Fox } September 13.
The Moniteur has stated that the illness of Mr. Fox, retarded the work of peace. We shall not be surprised, when we look at the state of the continent, if the Moniteur shall next state, that Mr. Fox's death has prevented its completion.
The embarkation of troops for foreign service, is renewed with increased activity.
It is rendered certain that the emperor of Russia has not ratified the treaty with France.
On the subject of the pending negotiations with France, we can say nothing further, than that couriers are continually passing between the two governments.
The troops which disembarked, from the transports of Plymouth, in consequence of admiral Louis's squadron, which was to convoy the expedition, having been detached for the purpose of intercepting admiral Guillaumet, have been re-embarked, and the transports are immediately to proceed to Falmouth to await the return of admiral Louis.
A messenger to the Russian Ambassador arrived at half past four o'clock yesterday, with dispatches from the court of St. Petersburg.
Yesterday morning Mr. Basset, the messenger also arrived in town with dispatches from St. Petersburg.
Last night a messenger left town for Paris, with dispatches for lord Lauderdale.
Mr. Russel the messenger set off on Saturday with dispatches for Copenhagen.
The remains of lord Thurlow were brought to town on Saturday, and it is expected that the body will lie in state in the course of a day or two.
The Russian minister, on announcing to the French cabinet, the refusal of his master, to ratify the treaty of M. D. Oubril, declares, "that the minister had acted entirely contrary to the orders and instructions which he had received; but that in order to leave no possible means of restoring peace, and general tranquility, untried, the Imperial ministry has received orders to make known to the cabinet of the Thuilleries, the basis on which his Imperial majesty will be ready to renew the negotiations; so that it will depend on the French government, to accept or decline the equally just and moderate proposals which are made to it."
The death of Mr. Fox promises to be as fatal to Europe as the life of Mr. Pitt.
The prussian generals who are spoken of for the commands of armies are—prince Louis Ferdinand, who commands an army of observation at Madgebourg; prince Hohenlohe, in Saxony: gen. Ruchel, in Hanover; duke of Brunswick in Silesia; the prince of Orange Fulda, an army on the Oder; gen. Blucher, in Prussian Pomerania.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from near Georgetown, some time in August last a
BAY MARE,
four years old, about fifteen hands high, picked, and a natural trotter, no brand or other mark recollected. With a
Sucking Bay Horse Colt.
I expect he has made towards Limestone.—The above reward will be given to any person delivering said mare and colt to me, on Russell's road, three miles from Lexington.
Lewis Emett.
November 24, 1806.
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JOHN TODD.
Nov. 26, 1806.
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TICKETS & SHARES.
FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S, TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICES,
No. 64 & No. 38, Maiden-Lane, New-York, At 6 and a half dollars, until the first of October, when they will advance to 7, and continue advancing as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success.—The public are requested to remark, that the drawing of the New-York Lotteries is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctual, and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tickets.—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries, (lists of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them.
New-York, Aug. 1806.
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 M'CONOTHY.
N. B. Country work will be done at said mill.
November 26, 1806.
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 neighbourhood 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 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. Barney, who was standing over the well, was knocked down by the force of the explosion, and lay some time insensible; but received no serious injury.
A messenger was sent off to Mr. Sanders, my employer in Lexington, who immediately dispatched Doctors Fithian, Duval 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.
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 LITTELL ESQ.

"TO SOAR ALOFT ON FANCY'S WING."
THE WHEEL-BARROW.
WITH a big bottle nose, and an acre of chin, His whole physiognomy frightful as sin; With a huge brizzled wig and triangular hat, And a snuff-besmeared handkerchief tied over that.
Doctor Boss, riding out on his fierce rosi- hante, (In hair very rich, but of flesh very scanty,) Was a little alarm'd, through a zeal for his bones, Seeing Hodge cross the road with a barrow of stones.
Hip! friend! roar'd the doctor, with no lit- tle force, Prithee set down your barrow, 'twill frighten my horse! Hodge as quickly replied as an Erskine or Garrow, You're a d—d deal more likely to frighten my barrow.
"TRIFLES LIGHT AS AIR"
A very extraordinary circum-stance lately occurred in this town. One Elisha Peck, a pedlar preacher, has declared that he has had an extraordinary vision, and that he should certainly die last Tuesday night between the hours of nine and twelve. He gave a public invitation to all his neighbors to attend at his house on Tuesday, the last day of his life, as he said, and hear him tell his experience from his childhood, and then he would preach to them his farewell sermon. Vast numbers attended from motives of curiosity. He began his discourse early in the forenoon to a numerous audience collected on the occasion, continued preaching about six hours, and declared his firm belief that he should be a dead man by twelve o'clock that night, fixed the day for his funeral, and invited the people to attend it on the Friday following, told who was to preach his funeral sermon, and the place where his grave was to be dug by a man whom he had previously agreed with. Towards the close of his discourse he said he felt as if he had done his work, and had no more to say; and desired a minister present to make a concluding prayer, which he did in a very solemn and pathetic manner. Peck then rose, sung a sort of farewell hymn, dismounted the waggon on which he stood, and went to his house. Dr. Ross and a number of others tarried there till after midnight. Some time in the evening he stripped himself, went to bed and begged them to let him die in peace. The time expired, he arose and took a glass of wine, sang very merrily, and said his reprieve was effected by the prayers of his faithful brethren, who had repaired to the groves to make intercession for his life.
(Burlington, (s. v.) pap.)
SCIENTIFIC.
From the National Intelligencer.
Translation of a review of a work published in France, by Eusebius Salverti, entitled Conjectures upon the cause of the apparent diminution of waters upon our globe.
Many celebrated natural historians have published systems of cosmogony; their theories, springing from lively imaginations, are rather ingenious than true; we admire without believing them. Love of the public good has conducted citizen Eusebius Salverti upon their steps; aided with the light of experience, he explains under the modest title of conjectures, a phenomenon the most interesting for humanity. Newton, says he, thought that the mass of water spread over the globe, undergoes a progressive diminution; this opinion is the result of observations which are continually renewed. In all times the sea has left dry vast flats formerly covered with waves, if on the other hand, it has overflowed new lands, those conquests do not equal its losses: we daily see many sources disappear, and the beds of rivers diminish. Homer paints the Scamander as a terrible river whose angry waves arrested the impetuous Achilles, and would have overwhelmed him, if he had not been succoured by the gods; and the Scamander is now only a rivulet. The parallel direction of the hills which border the course of rivers prove that they were formerly bathed by their waters, the enquirer asks, himself, what is the cause of this diminution? Eusebius Salverti examines all the hypotheses hitherto framed to resolve this interesting problem: the water absorbed
by organized bodies, then decomposed by the vegetation of plants, and the digestion of animals: the formation of whirlpools and caverns in the interior of the earth: the separation of the two principal of water in the atmosphere. This last hypothesis, supported by the striking experiments of modern chemistry, furnishes the author an occasion of explaining, in a new and very ingenious manner, the formation of the Aurora Borealis; but none of these systems appear to him sufficient, and he concludes, that the diminution of waters is only apparent, and that the circulation alone is diminished. He demonstrates this proposition by the experiment of the pump of Verrat, in which the quantity of water furnished appears more considerable in proportion to the quickness of movement, although always the same, if the superior reservoir pours into the inferior: he explains it further by the apparent riches of a country, calculated, not upon the quantity of money existing, but upon the quantity in circulation. Men, in digging canals and narrowing the beds of rivers to facilitate communications, in draining ponds and marshes for the benefit of agriculture, in cutting down forests, have diminished the means of evaporation, and consequently the rains, the sources and currents of rivers: it is above all by destroying the woods that men have diminished the circulation of water, for trees are the most powerful conductors of this element; and a simple glance cast upon the globe, suffices to prove that the countries where the vegetation is the most vigorous, are also the richest in running waters. From a diminished circulation of water results two constant phenomena; the one is the impoverishment of vegetation, the other the variation of temperature in countries a long time unfurnished with woods; finally, from these effects result the depopulation of countries, in which formerly flourished the most powerful empires. But it will be asked, what becomes of the portion of water which no longer circulates? Eusebius Salverti answers the question by an idea new, by a reason which is ingenious, and which is very plausible. If, says he, in a vast extent of country, the trees are destroyed, the vapors of the earth will be attracted only by the mountains; a portion of the clouds will be arrested upon their elevated tops, which despoiled of the trees that defended them, will present only naked peaks almost impermeable to water, and unprovided with the warmth which maintained vegetation, these clouds will condense into ice at their summits, instead of filtering to form sources at their feet: the rest of the vapors and clouds, become the sport of every current of the air, will, above all, participate of the continual motion which the centrifugal force arising from the rotation of the globe, impresses upon the atmosphere: these clouds will be driven towards the poles, and will there add to the frightful mass of ice. The author supports this theory by observations and conclusive experiments: he proves that the higher glaciers of Switzerland and the polar seas augment daily; a part of Greenland is no longer accessible, and the Strait of Foniher is now so obstructed that no vessel can find a passage. We should be obliged to copy his work entire, to follow Eusebius Salverti in his philosophic reasonings, which he presents with an order, a clearness and elegance very rare amongst writers who occupy themselves with physical sciences. In order to judge of his style we cannot refuse to transcribe at least one paragraph. "Run over," says he, with an attentive eye, the entire surface of the globe: contemplate at first the enormous piles of ice which load the two hemispheres; the mass is almost double in the southern hemisphere, which possessing a much less terrestrial surface, can only re-collect upon its few elevations a small part of all the water which is evaporated from its vast seas; in proportion as the lowering of the mountains worn by the action of the waters and of years; in proportion as the destruction of forests, devoured by the improvidence and prodigality of man, diminished the means by which nature carries back upon our soil the waters dissolved in the atmosphere, a portion of water carried off by evaporation from the seas and rivers, comes there to fix itself forever, and to add to these shapeless masses of ice, the solitary abode of silence and death. Or will you, upon another view of the picture, look over
those unfortunate lands which have lost such considerable masses of water? Behold those burning deserts which separate Asia from Africa; see the mournful ruins of Balbee and Palmyra, there also, and forever, dwell death and silence; where now are the innumerable palm trees of ancient Tadmor? Where now are the fountains once shaded by their foliage? The sorrowful eye perceives far around only an arid land, naked, unceasingly furrowed by the winds; never does the water of Heaven come there to refresh the wandering traveller, and the earth, which he opens with his hands, offers, reluctantly, to his devouring thirst but a few drops of water loaded with the bitterest salts; these are the only remains of the various treasures which nature formerly spread so profusely in those places; what scourges have desolated those countries so populous of old? In proportion as society extended itself the draining of fragrant waters and narrowing the currents of rivers, have diminished the evaporation; the trees cut down in these extensive clearings, have ceased to attract to the earth the tribute of the clouds; the sources have dried up. In vain the industry of man struggled for a time against the course of nature. In spite of the labors of the Palmyreans and of the Roman emperors, in spite of the magnificent aqueduct, which even at this day encumbers the parched land, the destructive dryness daily made more rapid progress, and these regions, once the glory of Asia, are now transformed into frightful deserts.
Contrast with these images, an aspect of new lands where the hand of man has never imposed laws upon the elements. In the vast Savannas of America, the water covers an immense portion of soil and seems disposed to cloath it entirely. Forests of boundless extent bring back upon the surface of the earth, all the fluid which has evaporated from it. The breadth of rivers, the extent and multiplicity of lakes and marshes, the exuberance of vegetation, at every step are proofs of an enormous circulation of waters. An aspect more pleasing to the eye of civilized man, is that of a country where industry has been guided by prudence, avidity restrained by an interest wisely consulted, where the breadth of water courses has been always respected, and the preservation of large plantations of trees allied to the most extensive agriculture; the earth there enjoys an astonishing fertility, and nourishes an innumerable population; the circulation of water, constantly maintained in a moderate degree, affects not the salubrity of the air, favors vegetation and the regularity of the seasons, and gives to interior navigation the most prosperous activity."
After this interesting picture, the author concludes that a wise government cannot too much encourage the plantations and repress the devastations of forests; he offers wishes for the republic, by the establishment of canals similar to those of England. "It is then, says he, that France will unite to the riches of art, which belong to the most civilized ages, the treasures of nature which seem to belong truly to the infancy of the world."
It is not for us to decide, whether citizen Salverti has penetrated the secrets of nature; but it may be permitted us to say, that he has found that of rendering science attractive. The glow of his diction dissipates the dryness of an abstract subject, and we find in his manner of presenting his conjectures, and applying his facts, a resemblance to the style of Buffon, of which he has sometimes the richness, and always the clearness.
From a London paper of September 5.
MUNGO PARK.
As we have lately appeared in several newspapers various accounts of Mr. Mungo Park and his fellow travellers in Africa, the following extract of a letter from him to his friend at Goree, being the only authentic information received since he reached the river Niger, will no doubt prove acceptable to those who feel an interest in the fate of that enterprising man.
Sunsanding Bamboura, November 10 1804.
My dear friend. We left the Gambia in good health and spirits, and continued travelling with the greatest and most flattering prospect of success, till we had crossed the Falam River, and entered Minikoodo—here, alas! the rainy season commenced, and the soldiers were
affected with fevers. The fever had at first the appearance of typhus, but in a few days the yellow tinge of the skin convinced us that we had a more dangerous disease to contend with.
(He relates his method of treatment, which, he says, he has every reason to believe would have been very successful, had they had proper conveniences, and not been exposed to the heat of the sun.)
Our numbers diminished very rapidly: for as the rainy season advanced, the dysentery made its appearance, and we reached the river Niger, [22 Aug.] in a very weak and sickly state. On our arrival we had a long palaver with the king of Bamboura, and received permission to pass to the eastward and arrived at Thirpla, (Sanfanding) where we resided near two months, sitting out our schooner, and laying in provisions. The healthy season is now let in, and I indulge the hope of reaching the coast before any more of us drop off. Out of 44 Europeans, who left the Gambia in good health, only lieut. Martin, and three soldiers of the Royal African corps, and myself remain alive. I had not had a day's sickness since I left Goree. Mr. Anderson my brother friend and companion, died of a dysentery, on the 28, of Oct. and Mr. Scott of a fever, two months ago.—I am yours, &c. (Signed.) — "MUNGO PARK."
The guard who brought these letters says, that he saw Mr. Park to the eastward of Soufanding, after the date of his letter.—He also reports, that there was an English ship in the Gambia that had letters on board from Mr. Park, for his majesty's secretary of state.
The bloody minded Parson.
"Your unchristian virulence against me," said a clergyman, "will cost hundreds of people their lives." This menace brought the author into trouble; he was cited to a court of justice, and charged with harbouring the most bloody designs against his fellow subjects.—However, it was proved in court, that his real meaning was, if he was not allowed to preach, he would PRACTICE AS A PHYSICIAN.
Monday, November 3d, 1806.
The Trustees of the town of Lexington met and adopted the following Ordinance, viz. Be it ordained that no Huckleberry shall be permitted to purchase in Market during Market hours, any article whatever, which such Huckleberry is known usually to sell or expose to sale, under the penalty of Ten Dollars for each offence, to be recovered and appropriated as other fines are, and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette three weeks in succession.
JOHN BRADFORD, Chm.
A Copy Attest. JOHN WATKINS, Clk.
JOHN GRAY.
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store in the Stone House, opposite mssrs. 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, 1806
SEMPER REFULGET.
NOW PUBLISHING
BY BELCHER & ARMSTRONG,
No. 70, State-Street—Boston, (Mass.)
THE EMERALD,
A LITERARY PAPER,
Will be 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.
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 shingled 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 Castlemann 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 each will be required from purchasers, and a reasonable credit given for the balance. For terms apply to Samuel McCown, Mercer county, near Delany's ferry, or to the subscribers in Lexington.
Y. & D. Maccoun. September 9th, 1806.
TO RENT,
A CONVENIENT ROOM on Main Street, in a public part of this Town Enquire of the printer.
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 bbls. 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 10 — Jamaica Spirits, 10 — Madeira L. P. 10 — Sherry, 4 — Colemanar, 4 — Port, 3 — Pepper, 10 — Brimstone, 6 — Allum, 15 — Copperas, 10 — Ginger, 10 — Madder, 8 — Chocolate, 50 boxes Segars, 1 case containing Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace and Cinnamon, 10 boxes Young Hyson, 10 — do. Hyson Skin, 35 bbls. Coffee and Loaf Sugar, Raisins in kegs.
The above articles will be disposed of at a moderate advance, by the barrel or package, for Cash or Negotiable Notes at 60 days. A supply of GROCERIES, &c. will be regularly received from Philadelphia, which will enable us to furnish store keepers, or others, upon the lowest terms. W. & T.
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 publick's humble servant. D. S. NORTON. Lexington, August 2, 1806.
TAVERN, STORAGE & COMMISSION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the publick, that he has lately opened a house of ENTERTAINMENT in Maysville, (Limestone) at the sign of the SQUARE & COMPASS. The house is commodious, the stable extensive, and both are furnished with every thing necessary for the accommodation of travellers and others, who may think proper to favor him with a call. He is provided with a large and convenient WARE HOUSE, for the reception of goods, equal, if not superior to any in the place. He will also make SALES upon COMMISSION, for those who may have any thing to transact in that way, which will be done, together with the charges for storage, upon the most reduced terms. He flatters himself, that from the experience he has had in mercantile transactions, attention to business, and a desire to be useful, to merit a part of the public patronage. SAML. JANUARY.
A Pair of Shoes and Stockings, Tied up in a Pocket Handkerchief, Were found on Saturday last in a street of this town. The owner can have them by applying to John Bryan. Lexington, Nov. 20.
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 Pennsylvania
BAR IRON,
CASTINGS,
WINDOW GLASS,
HOLLOW WARE,
from Pittsburgh, and NAILS
Manufactured at this place of the best Pennsylvania iron. Lexington, 1806.
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 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. Polson'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 prices. WM. M'CALL.
GOOD WAGES will be given for a
Journeymen Fuller,
by the subscriber, who lives on Stoner's
Fork of Licking, eight miles above Paris.
John M'Millen. Nov. 8, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Clarke, will meet on the sixteenth day of December next, at the house of Abraham Hanks, on a pre-emption of a thousand acres of Land entered in the name of Benjamin Harrison, on the West branch of Stoner's Fork of Licking; for the purpose of taking the depositions of witnesses to establish the notoriety of the said pre-emption, and do such other things as may be thought necessary according to law. SAMUEL MORTON. Nov. 21, 1806. mjt.