Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1803-08-30 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE  AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o . 885.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1803.
TERMS OF THE GAZETTE.
This paper is published weekly, at TWO DOLLARS per annum, paid in advance.
Those who write to the Editor, must pay the postage of their letters.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber, (out of his stable) A SADDLE, almost new, has been used about three months; the maker's name is Seth Creigh, which will be found under the skirt of the saddle. Any person who will give such information as will enable me to prosecute the thief, shall have the above reward, or FIVE DOLLARS for the Saddle only.
JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, 21st Dec. 1802.
In all probability the Saddle will be offered for sale in this neighborhood.
THE Co-partnership of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. having this day expired—All those indebted to said firm either by bond, note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment to John Jordan Jun. or Andrew F. Price, or steps will be taken to compel the same.
JOHN JORDAN Jun. & Co.
N. B. The business in future will be done by JOHN JORDAN Jun. who has a
Large and General Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which he is determined to dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash, Hemp, Country Linen, or approved produce.—No Credit. Lexington, K. Nov. 20th, 1802.
To Lease, A VALUABLE FARM, LYING in Mercer county on Salt river, about one mile and half above Maj. Buchanan's mill, on the road leading from Frankfort to Harrodsburgh with about 100 acres of Cleared Land, a good Dwelling House and other Convenient Buildings, a large apple and Peach Orchard, Meadow and Pasture; the whole in good repair. James Maccoun. Lexington, March 14, 1803.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND,
CONVEYED by John Fowler, to Cuth. Banks and T. Bodley, by deed of trust, dated the 16th day of December 1800, to wit. 2800 acres in Montgomery county, Flat creek, between Small-Mountain creek and the upper Salt Spring, entered in the name of Crump and Patterson—also, 1700 acres in Campbell county, part of a survey in the name of Jacob Rubbammon, including Fowler's lick—also, 1000 acres in said county, on Bank-lick, being part of a tract of 4000 acres in the name of William Jones. Which said tracts of land, or either or part of them, will be sold at private sale, for the purpose of satisfying and discharging the trusts mentioned in said deed. The terms may be known by applying to the subscribers in Lexington.
Cuth. Banks, Thos. Bodley. March 14th, 1803.
STRAYED
FROM my farm about ten days ago a small SORREL FILLEY, three years old this spring, about 13 hands high, short docked and the hair of the tail eat by cattle.—Also a dark bay two year old FILLEY, rather taller than the forel, no brand or flesh mark on either recollect. A reasonable reward will be given to have them returned, or notice given where they are to be found.
ROBERT BARR. Fayette, May 27, 1803.
FLAX & HEMP SEED.
JOHN & WILLIAM BOBB, WILL purchase a quantity of FLAX and HEMP SEED, delivered at their Oil Mill near Lexington; for which the customary prices will be given in Cash and Merchandize.
BLUE DYING.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHES to inform the public, that he continues to carry on the BLUE DYING, on Main Cross Street, between Mr. Adam Weber's and Mr. Myers's, where he will dye Cotton, Linen and Wool, with a warm dye—Cotton deepest blue, at 4/6 per pound—Wool at 1/6 per pound, which he will warrant to be equal to any dye in the town of Lexington.
JACOB BOSCHART. Lexington, June 25, 1803.
BOOK BINDING.
HAVING employed a Book BINDER, who has been regularly bred to the business in Philadelphia, any orders for RECORD, ACCOUNT, or any other BLANK BOOKS, will be thankfully received and punctually executed. I have on hand, and shall constantly keep, a supply of BLANK BOOKS. Old Books re-bound in the neatest and best manner.
DANL. BRADFORD. Gazette Office, Lexington.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT & SHOE MAKER,
HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.
  Brown top Boots 8   Black top do. 7   Three quarter do. 5 1-2, if foxed, 6   Half do. 5, if foxed, 5 50   Mens' lined and bound Shoes, 2   Mens' kip-skin do. 1 75   Mens' coarse do. 1 50   Womans' Slippers from 1 to 1 25   Small Shoes according. 
At these low prices, no trust need be expected. He means to sell at these prices through the course of the winter.
TAKEN up by Robert Newell, Harrison county, near the mouth of Mill creek, a Dark Sorrel Horse, four years old, about fifteen hands high, a star in his forehead, a lump on the inside of his right hind ham, and a small knot on his back, no brand; appraised to eighty dollars before me. Josephus Perrin, j. p. May 1, 1803.
TAKEN up by Cader Edwards, in Barren county, a SORREL MARE, about six or seven years old, branded on both jaws and near shoulder with B, about thirteen hands high; appraised to twenty three dollars—May 18th, 1803. * A copy, Teste W. LOGAN, C. B. C. C.
TAKEN up by John Downing, living in Garrard County, near Bellows's mill, a bright sorrel Horse, about 12 years old, branded on both shoulders thus N. with a small blaze in his face—Appraised to 50 dollars. * A copy, Teste STEPHEN PERKINS, J. P. June 11th, 1803.
TAKEN up by Abraham Thickston, on the waters of Chaplain's fork, a Bay Horse, four years old this spring, branded on the near shoulder thus P, a star and loop in the face, a wart on the left ear, tail docked, fourteen hands three inches high, a natural trotter; appraised to 20 10, this 25th May, 1803. Saml. Peter, j. p.
NOTICE.
I SHALL attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, on the 21st day of September next, if fair, if not, on the next fair day, to take depositions to establish the following entry: "4th July, 1780, Benjamin Alby assignee of Thomas Marshall, enters five hundred acres upon part of a treasury warrant for one thousand acres, on the north fork of the south fork of Licking creek, beginning on a marked line one hundred poles, westward of the said creek, then east along the said line two hundred poles, then up the creek on both sides for quantity, including an improvement;" and do such other acts as I may deem necessary and according to law. We shall meet at the house of William Rader, in Montgomery county, on Hinkston's fork, about half a mile below where the road crosses from Winchester to Flat creek, and shall adjourn from day to day, until the business is done.
W. Sudduth. 15th August, 1803.
BOURBON CIRCUIT.
May Term, 1803. John Todd, Complainant, Against John Edwards, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly, and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on motion of complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3rd day of the next November term and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in some one of the Gazettes of this state for eight weeks successively, another copy posted at the door of the court-house, and at the front door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in Paris, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A copy, THO. ARNOLD, CLK.
State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit court. June Term, 1803.
Thomas Bodley, complainant, Against Samuel Byers, and the children of John Byers, heirs and legatees of Joseph Byers, dec. and John Parker and Robert Parker, executors, Elizabeth Parker, widow Mary Parker, James Parker, Eli Parker, Robert Parker, John Todd Parker, and Andrew William Porter Parker, heirs and legatees of Robert Parker, dec. (All of said heirs being in fact under the age of 21 years, by Archd. M'Ilvain sen. their guardian,) and John Maxwell, John McDowell, Robert McGowan, Henry Marshall and Robert Patterson, trustees for the Lexington Presbyterian Congregation.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants Samuel Byers and the children of John Byers having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law & the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law, another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that a copy of this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in Lexington.
A Copy, Teste THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C.
The Matchless History of JOSEPH & HIS BROTHEREN, for sale at this office. Price 9d.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business next door to Mr. Boggs's, opposite Capt. Marshall's tavern, Main street. He has just received from Philadelphia, a quantity of first qualified imported Boot Legs and English Ben Soals. Any gentleman may be furnished with Boots or Shoes, done in the neatest and best manner, and on the shortest notice, by applying as above. Lexington, July 8, 1803.
Knox County, July Term, 1803. John Reddick, Complainant, v. s. Robert Campbell, surviving partner of the late firm of Hicks & Campbell, and the heirs and representatives of James Hicks deceased, late partner in the firm of Hicks & Campbell, and John Ballinger. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Robert Campbell, and the heirs and representatives of James Hicks deceased, not having entered their appearance herein according to law, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth of Kentucky—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of our next October term of our said court, and answer the complainant's bill—that a copy of this order be published forthwith in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, posted up at the front door of the court house of this county, and published some Sunday immediately after divine service at the Presbyterian meeting house near Stanford. [A copy] Attest Richard Ballinger, C. K. C. Q. S. P. T.
LEWIS SANDERS & CO.
HAVE lately received from Philadelphia, a fresh assortment of elegant and fashionable
FANCY GOODS.
A general assortment of Hardware, Iron-mongery, &c. China Tea sets complete, and other China wares. Glass and Queens Ware. A good assortment of Groceries, Madeira and Sherry Wine, Jamaica Spirits, Acid, best Spanish Indigo and other dye stuffs. Shad, Mackerel, and Herrings. Wool and Cotton Cards. White Lead, Red Lead, Spanish Brown, Whiting and Chalk, Prussian Blue, Patent Yellow.
FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS,
WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jessamine county, the past season, and covered between 90 and 100 mares. The pedigree of this horse is good, and may be seen by reference to the Stud Book for the year 1803, or to the subscriber, in Clarke county. One or two years credit will be given on giving bond and security—One or two geldings would be received in hand if preferred by the purchaser. H. TAYLOR. August 7th 1803.
TO BE SOLD,
BY a power of attorney from the executors of Patrick Henry deceased, a TRACT OF LAND, on Mill creek, near Drenan's Lick, about 18 miles from the mouth of Kentucky, and 40 miles from the Falls of Ohio, containing 1500 acres, by survey made in 1784, and is a moiety of 3000 acres, patented to Mr. May and Mr. Henry, and accordingly divided.
Also 500 acres on the Rolling fork of Salt river, by a survey in 1784, patented to Mr. Henry.
I understand these lands are valuable, but a purchaser would chuse to judge for himself. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, living in Fayette county. W. WARFIELD. August 8th, 1803.
ADVERTISEMENT.
RAN away from the subscriber, living on Cane run, near Lexington, a Negro Fel low called DANIEL, 25 years old 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, of a yellowish complexion, some scars in his face occasioned by a burn when young, a remarkable scar on his left arm above his elbow also by a burn; remarkable large ears and broad feet—took with him two shirts two pair of overalls of strong country linen, new wool hat, some jackets, saddle and bridle about half worn, I expect he has stole some horse beef in the neighbourhood—it is thought he will attempt to get over the Ohio. Any person that will apprehend said fellow, and convey him to the nearest jail, shall be handsomely rewarded by giving information of the same, as I am determined to send him out of the state, and with to keep him in jail till a convenient opportunity. Samuel Beeler, sen. August 23d, 1803.
10 Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Lexington, on the night of the 14th instant, BILLEY, a Negro Man, nearly six feet high, of a yellow complexion, rather lean faced with high cheek bones, about 32 years of age, a small scar under one of his eyes—took with him a variety of cloathing, that it is difficult to describe them. It is expected that he will make for the state of Ohio, and probably for Philadelphia, as he has been heard to say that he thought he could secrete himself in Philadelphia—Any person who will apprehend said slave, and secure him in any jail where I can get him, shall have the above reward, with all reasonable expenses, paid if brought home. Oliver Keen. Lexington, K. August 16th, 1803.
D. BRADFORD,
HAVING just received an assortment of LARGE TYPE, suitable for handbills, &c.—any person who may think proper to employ him, shall have their jobs executed in the most conspicuous manner, and on the shortest notice.
TAKEN up by William Shrophire, on Mill creek, a dark bay Horse, four or five years old, fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceptible, a small star in his forehead, and a Roman nose, two hind feet white, some faddable spots, a bay tail, a natural trotter, had a small bell on; branded to 201. before me. William Stevens, j. p. June 22, 1803.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN, on the night of the 11th instant, out of my stable, in Lexington, a Chestnut Sorrel
HORSE,
Fifteen and a half hands high, four years old last spring, a natural trotter, shod all round, a star on his forehead, a small white spot on his neck, on the near side; he is a strong, well turned horse, with a round body; his head and neck much inferior to his other parts. The above reward will be given for the horse and thief, provided the thief is brought to justice, or Ten Dollars for the horse only. ALEX. PARKER. Lexington, July 12, 1803.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
June 24th, 1803.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT Proposals will be received at Vincennes, by the Governor of the Indiana Territory, until the 30th day of September next ensuing, for Leasing, for the term of Three Years, commencing on the 1st day of December 1803, the SALT SPRINGS near the Wabash, lately ceded by the Indians to the United States.
The following conditions will be required on the part of the United States. Viz.
I. No rent shall be demanded for the first year of the lease; but the lessees shall pay to the United States, one thousand bushels, equal to fifty thousand pounds merchantable salt, for the annual rent of each succeeding year: the salt to be delivered at the works, in such quantities, and at such time and times within the year, as shall be fixed by the terms of the lease.
II. The lessees shall establish, within the first year, kettles, for the purpose of making salt of the aggregate contents of at least eight thousand gallons; and they shall, within the second year, encrease the quantity to fifteen thousand gallons, and during the remainder of the lease, keep up and employ kettles of the said aggregate contents of fifteen thousand gallons: the kettles remaining on hand at the expiration of the lease, to be valued and paid for to the lessees, if the lease shall not be renewed.
III. The lessees shall be bound, annually, and each year after the end of the first year, to manufacture at least the quantity of salt which shall be agreed on by the terms of the lease; and to sell the whole quantity which, during the four years of their lease, they shall manufacture, at a price not greater than that fixed by the said terms: and in order to prevent any combination or evasion, the United States reserve to themselves the right of purchasing the whole at that price.
IV. For the purpose of assisting the lessees in the purchase of kettles, and erection of the works, the United States shall advance two thousand five hundred dollars; to be repaid at the end of the lease, with interest, at the rate of six per cent. a year, from the expiration of the first year of the lease.
V. The lessees shall give bond with approved security, for the fulfilment of the agreement, and for the re-payment of the money.
The persons who intend to lease, will state in the proposals, the quantity of salt which they will agree to make annually, and the price at which they will engage to sell the same: it being intended, the other terms being equal, and the security indisputable, to lease the spring to those who shall engage to sell the greatest quantity of salt at the lowest price.
Should any persons, otherwise desirous to lease, think the quantity of kettles, as stated in the second article, to be greater than they can establish; they may, in their proposals, state the quantity, expressed in gallons of the contents, which they would agree to establish and keep up.
ALBERT GALLATIN, 1205 Secretary of the Treasury.
BLANK BILLS OF LADING, AND MANIFESTS, For sale at this Office.

Alexander Frazer,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business on his own account, in Main Street, two doors above Mr. Bodley's office, in Lexington; where he will carry on the CLOCK & WATCH MAKING , as well as the SILVER-SMITH'S & JEWELER'S business in their various branches. Any orders in either of the above lines will be thankfully received and punctually executed.
Lexington, August 23, 1803. N. B. Old Gold and Silver wanted.
Seitz & Johnson,
At their Store in Lexington, have received a very extensive Cargo of Cheap and well assorted
Merchandise.
 Consisting of  DRY GOODS,  GROCERIES,  IRON-MONGERY,  CUTLERY,  SADDLERY,  STATIONARY,  HARD  JAPAN'D,  TIN,  CROCKERY,  QUEENS' &  CHINA  HATTER'S TRIMMINGS  and DYE STUFFS,  GERMAN and CRAWLEY  STEEL,  VICES,  ANVILS,  NAILS,  BAR IRON, &c. &c. 
Unlimited pains having been taken to select the above assortment from the Vendues, principally of Baltimore and Philadelphia, purchasers either WHOLESAL or RETAIL , may depend on getting much greater bargains than have been heretofore sold in this State.
15th August, 1803.
WHEREAS Thomas Marshall, on the 19th day of June, 1780, caused an entry to be made of 14000 acres on treasury warrants, beginning about five miles south of the Stone Lick, where M c Dermed's settlement and pre-emption are laid, & thence to run certain courses and distances as expressed in the entry aforesaid; which entry has been surveyed and patented, and now vested in Charles & William Marshall, William M c Clung, and Susanah his wife, late Susanah Marshall, Blaise Duke, and Charlotte his wife, late Charlotte Marshall, and Joseph H. Davesiss, and Anne his wife, late Anne Marshall; and whereas on the 27th day of December, 1783, John Marsh all caused an entry of 56,121 acres, to be made, to begin at the most north eastwardly corner of the foregoing entry, and to run thence certain courses and distances, as expressed in the said entry; which said entry has been surveyed and patented, and the title thereof now vested in George Pickett and John Barrett.—Now know all whom it may concern, that we shall on the 9th day of September next, assemble the commissioners appointed by the county court of Fleming, under the act of assembly, in this case made and provided, at the beginning of the said entry of 14000 acres, and by witnesses, perpetuate the beginning thereof, and re-mark the courses and lines, and on the 10th day of September next, we shall proceed to the corner of the survey made on the said entry of 56,121 acres, and perpetuate the said beginning, and re-mark the corners and lines thereof, and in both cases do such other & farther things as may be deemed necessary and conformably to the act of assembly aforesaid.
 Chas. Marshall,  W. Marshall,  W. M c Clung,  S. M c Clung,  B. Duke,  C. Duke,  J. H. Davesiss,  A. Davesiss,  Geo. Pickett,  John Barrett. 
7th August, 1803.
SPECULATOR,
WILL make a Fall Season at his present stand, at H. Taylor's, in Clarke county, at 12 dollars the Season, and 1 to the groom.—It has now commenced, and will continue till the 15th of October.—Notes payable by the 1st of November, will be required. Pasturage for two or three weeks gratis, for mares coming from a distance.
JOHN BRECKINRIDGE. H. TAYLOR.
15th August, 1803.
LONDON, June 6. The port of Italy was seized upon, and that against the English, and an attack is meditated upon Hanover: It would have been gratifying if Prussia had been persuaded to guarantee Hanover last year: this power cannot be pleased in having the French such near neighbors.—But its failure can be of no service to Bonaparte, unless he intends it as a bribe for the inaction of some other power. This, however, would derange the present balance of the German indemnities, and Russia might probably take offence at the overthrow of a system in which she had so much concern.
As the war will most probably be continental, the seizure of Hanover may, perhaps, pave the way to an immediate alliance with some of the German powers. Austria is weak, but inclination is not wanting to the contest: and Prussia, which has ever been so incurably jealous of the Emperor, may now, with good reason, be suspicious of France. The nation is pledged to the most vigorous efforts, and in this term, if the customary signification be meant by it, is included continental alliances and subsidies; for the most distinguished efforts with England have ever been the promptitude with which her loans have been made, and the facility with which she has granted her monied assistance. The war must be a long one; possibly the continent may escape three or four years, but it must join hands at last, and England is always ready.
Our domestic politics are full of importance. The Pitt and Grenville party have put Mr. Addington's popularity to the test, and have been compelled to a mortifying exhibition of their numbers. This is the first open declaration of Mr. Pitt's conduct; for many years he has not known what it was to be in a minority, but, on Friday night, he stood at the head of one, and a weaker we have seldom known in a question of such importance.—The vindication of Ministers is full and satisfactory.
We are sorry to learn that, from the accounts brought by the officers of the La Puce, the French fleet at St. Domingo has effected its escape to the Havana; a harbor whence there is no possibility of cutting them out, without the co-operation of a very powerful and expensive military armament.
It appears by private letters from Holland, that the Dutch have 100 sail of shipping at Elsinour, ready for sea, and that there are a great many Spanish ships at Ostend.
June 9.
The French government has published an arrest respecting the privateers.—Among the encouragements held out of those vessels, a reward of 40 francs is offered for each prisoner taken on board a merchant and brought into port; for each prisoner taken on board armed trading vessels 47 francs are given, besides 110 francs for each gun above 12lb. calibre.
On taking enemy's privateers and small vessels belonging to the government, it is proposed to give 160 francs for each gun, from 4 to 12 pounds; 240 for each of those above 12 pounds; and 70 francs for each prisoner brought into port.
For taking ships of the line, frigates, and loops of war, the following rewards are held out:—210 francs for each gun, from 4 to 12lb. calibre; 360 for each above 12lb. and 60 francs for each prisoner brought into port.
June 10.
The most resolute determination seems to prevail in France to occupy Hanover, nor do the accounts from that electorate give us room to hope that much will be achieved in its defence by the public spirit of the inhabitants. In most parts, we learn by the Hamburg mail, EXASSE has been obstinately opposed by the people. An article indeed is given in town on private authority, dated Bensheim, May 28th, which is as follows. "The French army on its route to Hanover was met by a Russian Aid de Camp who, on the part of a Russian General here, requested a conference with the Commander of the French troops, since which the French army has halted."
This intelligence, however, requires confirmation. The interference of Russia is indeed the only prospect of saving Hanover from the French army.
Lucien Bonaparte, say the Paris Journals, is gone to Spain, there to raise the supplies, it is supposed, for carrying on the war.
The voluntary subscriptions for the construction and equipment of pinnaces, gun and flat-bottomed boats, to be employed in the intended invasion of this country, are stated to be already very numerous. They are sent in every day to the prefecture of the Police from all ranks and classes of citizens. "The publication of the list of subscribers will, it is said, form the best answer which can be given to the hopes of the British Cabinet."
The intended EN MASSE in Hanover was found not likely to be attended with success. Commotions had taken place on that account in several parts of the Electorate. On the 23d and 24th ult. the citizens of Lunnenburgh being convoked to a meeting at the town house, to swear to defend their country, they almost unanimously opposed this proposal. The same thing happened at Zell; but at Holzen all the citizens took the oath without the least objection. Even at Hanover, the people are said to have proved very obstinate.
It is expected that 40,000 seamen, including 8000 marines, will be moved for in the House of Commons this night; this will make the number of seamen and marines voted for seven months, 100,000.
June 10. We find little worth noticing in the Paris Journals.—The people seem very warm in their support of the war, and voluntary contributions proceed prosperously. The French Government is extremely anxious to render the war popular for the first six months. Within that time they expect the severest blows and the most important losses. After that they expect to organize their means of attack. This certainly seems the course the war will take. We have nothing to fear for the first six months, and our present successes in regard to the end of the war, are scarce worth talking of. We hope ministers have some grand and efficient measures in view, of which we cannot yet discover the elements. But from being so very secret they need not be the more effectual!
NEW-YORK, August 9.
A gentleman who arrived in the British packet informs us, that just before they failed, news had reached Falmouth, that Capt. Pierson, of the Doris frigate, of 44 guns, had an engagement off Brest with two French frigates, which terminated in the capture of one of them. Captain Pierson lost an arm, and had 28 men killed.
In the house of commons on the 31st of June, a Mr. Paxton moved two resolutions, the first stating, that the conduct of the French had been a series of aggressions, and the second containing a censure on the minister for not having resented those aggressions at an earlier day.—nor communicate them to the house; the result in our next. This gave rise to a very interesting debate, of which we propose to give the principal speeches as early as possible. On this occasion Mr. Pitt seems to have surprised all sides of the house by the part he took. The following contains the remarks of one of the London editors on the occasion:
"Mr. Pitt's abandonment of the present ministry is no longer doubtful. Yet the manner in which it was announced was not bold. He did not choose to go to the length of a direct censure of his Majesty's ministers in his vote; but that unwillingness to enter into any minute examination or discussion of their conduct; an unwillingness from which an inference was perhaps wished to be drawn, that such a discussion would only serve to drag into broader day the errors of their conduct: that remnant of a feeling of former friendship declared to be struggling but struggling necessarily with a sense of public duty, was a more cruel censure upon their conduct than a positive vote in favor of colonel Patton's resolutions. The house, we believe, felt that Mr. Pitt's conduct was unexampled, for we did not hear him cheered once during his speech. Lord Hawkesbury, on the contrary, affected every one who heard him, by the mixed manliness and feeling with which he declined to accept the compromise offered by Mr. Pitt. He bore the defection as a man, but he also felt it as a man.—Mr. Fox, Mr. Sheridan, and the whole house cheered him repeatedly. It may seem rather a strange assertion, but we confess that we think the event of Friday's debate, so far from weakening, will strengthen Mr. Addington's administration. In that fluctuating state of politics and parties which has prevailed for some time, men hovered in doubt and uncertainty between Mr. Pitt and Mr. Addington. They saw Mr. Pitt supporting the peace with all the powers of his eloquence, and they heard of a negotiation for bringing him again into power.—That state of uncertainty is now past.—Mr. Pitt is in opposition; and though at first he may not be directly, decisively and actively against administration, yet it cannot be expected that he will long remain passive and quiescent. C'est le premier pas qui coute—the great difficulty was in making the first declaration of his defection."
On the 6th the secretary of war laid before the house his Army Estimates.—We shall give the debate on this subject without abbreviation.
A paper of June 4th says.—"It is generally believed in the first circles, that the Russian Ambassador at Paris, the Count de Marcoff, has been insulted by the First Consul in the most gross and indecent manner. It is stated that the Ambassador having presented a remonstrance to Bonaparte, in consequence of the unjust imprisonment of the English in France, the Consul replied in the most outrageous terms. It is even said, that he employed manual violence. At all events the general circumstance is by no means improbable."
BRIDGETOWN, (N. J.) July 27.
TORNADO.
On Sabbath evening about 6 o'clock, in a south-westerly direction, the heavens appeared to gather blackness, and to afford some pleasing prospects of rain, we having experienced a very severe drought of near 42 days. The sky was gradually overspread, and without much appearance of thunder or tempest, the clouds began, about 7 o'clock, gently to distil the rain to our great satisfaction and joy. The rain gradually increased,
and the wind, though light, appeared to proceed from various quarters. Towards 8 o'clock, the lightning began to appear, and the thundering voice of the almighty to be heard from every quarter. The storm increased, and for about three quarters of an hour the lightnings were incessant, and the thunderings most awfully majestic.
At the distance of about two miles from this place in a northerly direction, about one hundred rods from the dwelling house of Mr. Samuel Davis a most violent whirlwind or tornado commenced. The first marks of its violence in an orchard, where it prostrated all the trees, tore many from their base, and removed some large ones, root and branch, to the distance of thirty paces. From hence, taking a north-easterly direction, it prostrated all the trees and fences to the ground. The center of it passing a little eastward from Mr. Davis's dwelling-house, the extremity of the vortex was only felt at his habitation; which, however, removed a smiths shop from the foundation, took off part of the roof, and proceeded diagonally across his house, completely unroofed a part of his piazza and one side of his kitchen, removing the roofs to a very considerable distance. The centre of the gust proceeded directly across his barns, which consisted of two large barns with a granary, and waggon house between them, united in one chain of buildings, eighty feet in length. One Barn contained a large mow of hay, and the other was full of wheat, rye and oats. The granary contained about fifty bushels of clean wheat, with many other weighty articles. The whole of the buildings were, with all their contents, lifted from the ground, and continued in the atmosphere until a large portion of the roof was taken off & carried under them, upon which they settled down and rested. Each end of the building, however, was removed just 20 feet, the one to the eastward and the other to the westward, into the exact direction with the general current, without leaving the least trace of friction upon the earth over which it must have moved. The buildings were unroofed and the easternmost entirely demolished. A quantity of hay taken from one, judged to be a ton in weight, was carried up to the distance of 12 rods in a solid mass. The posts, plates and other large pieces of timber, broken directly in the centre, found in every direction at the distance of 25 or 30 rods, some standing erect, and in various other positions. Hinges and clamps of iron of several pounds weight, at as great distances. The body of a covered waggon taken from the waggon house, torn from the springs, flattened and set up on end, the axletrees broken, and three of the wheels torn from the same, were found in different places at the distance of several rods.—One new wheel of a strong heavy waggon broken entirely to pieces.
The tornado in its course entered the timberland. On the outer skirts large portions of the roofs of these buildings were found in the tops of the trees, at the distance of from 20 to 50 rods, sheaves of wheat and oats also in the tops of the highest trees. One of the rafters at the distance of more than 100 rods, trees torn up by the roots, others broken from one to twenty or thirty feet from the ground, some borne down by the weight and pressure of others, in every direction, fragments of timber, shingles, wheat, rye, oats and hay, thro' the whole forest for near a mile exhibited but one scene of devastation and ruin.
But in the midst of adversity, the hand of God is to be admired and adored.—Four young people, three of whom were Mr. Davis's children, who had been milking in the yard, had taken shelter in the stable, from the rain; but after some deliberation, had quitted this resort for the house. Entering the door, they had not time to close it before the wind struck the house and unroofed that part in an instant. Had they been one moment later, either in the barn or on their passage they must have inevitably perished; for there was not an inch of ground but was covered with the ruins.
Geese and fowls were found dead in the open ground, and one cow buried in the ruins.
The storm of wind in its course passed across the dwelling house of Mr. Andrew Miller about half a mile from the former, unroofed his house, carried away the chamber floor, took beds and bedsheets, and chief of the furniture out of the house, scattered them in every direction, and dashed them in pieces over the ground. Mr. Miller and others of the family, were very much hurt, but all made their escape to a neighbouring house—his barn and fruit trees considerably injured.
These ravages were from ten to thirty rods wide, with little variation in the general course, and continued about one and a half miles; when the wind appeared to have dilated and gradually to have lost strength. It was by information, however, felt at Mr. Isaac Hethborn's, where a barn and an old barracks sustained some injury, at the distance of two miles and a half. Near a load of sheaves of wheat and oats taken from Mr. Davis' barn, were collected in Mr. Miller's fields from an half to three quarters of a mile distance; a leathern apron and a sheaf of wheat at three miles, a sheaf of wheat at the Rev. John Davenport's in Deerfield, 4 miles (and report says a sheaf of wheat and oats at the distance of six miles, and many pieces
of shingles in Salem county at the distance of nine miles!)
The writer of these remarks was on the ground early the next morning, and spent the forenoon of the 25th and 26th in ascertaining the principal facts in presence of the most respectable witnesses and gives his assurance, that so far from being exaggerated, that description falls far short of the reality.
The damage sustained by Messrs. Davis and Miller, is estimated at one thousand dollars.
A barn belonging to Mr. David Wood, in Greenwich, was struck with lightning and consumed with all its contents, and much damage sustained among the timber in various parts by the same destructive elements.
On thirty lands a torrent pours, Of rain, in wide distended shower's The lightnings flash, the thunders roll, From earth's old centre to the pole, While raging winds, spreads all abroad, Proclaim the power of nature's God.
FROM THE BALANCE.
THE REIGN OF TERROR.
It is with reluctance that we again mention the trial of the junior editor of this paper. A communication in the Bee of last week, must be our apology. One great object of the writer of that communication seems to be, to convince the public that the trial of Croswell was impartial . Why that point should be so much laboured, before any impeachment either against the Chief Justice or the Attorney-General was preferred is extraordinary. Was there something which whispered the writer, that the public were not satisfied with the mode in which the trial was conducted? The solicitude of this writer speaks a language too plain to be misunderstood.
For ourselves, we frankly confess we dare not speak all truth. We dare not say what we think. We scarcely dare to give a correct history, of this trial lest it should be the occasion of a new indictment. We are well convinced, that the author of the communication in the Bee, is determined on the destruction of the Balance; and that in future, as heretofore, he will personally and officially use all the means in his power to effect this darling object. And as he has thus far succeeded in establishing the doctrine, that TRUTH ITSELF IS A LIBEL , it is natural that we should take a view of our situation, and not court impending ruin. And if hereafter, even upon subjects peculiarly interesting to the general welfare, we speak with some degree of obscurity, we entreat our friends not to condemn us. When they are informed that every word we print is carefully examined, and that if it will bear prosecution, an indictment is sure to follow, and that the truth will operate as a strong inducement to prosecute, we trust they will not withdraw their patronage, if they do not always see vice in office portrayed in its disgusting deformity—if they do not see tyranny stripped of the stolen garb of patriotism, and set, with its tools, before public indignation—in fine, if some times we seem to forget that oppression is covering us like a mist, let it be remembered, that we have families—that we have children; and that to cherish that noble independence which was once the boast of an American press, is now closely allied to disgrace, destruction and misery.
"It is one of the most salutary convictions (says the Bee correspondent) which has at any time taken place."—We are well aware that no pains will be spared to produce a belief that this declaration is correct. But when the public is informed, that the charge for which Croswell was tried had been made in almost every federal paper on the continent, and acknowledged in various democratic ones, before it was mentioned in the Wasp —that in Virginia, where it was first made, (but where the truth may be given in evidence.) the Jeffersonians have been openly and repeatedly challenged to try the truth of the charge in a court of Justice; and that no prosecution has ever been commenced there—they will at once see why the prosecution was begun in the State of New-York. We cannot speak plainer. The hand of persecution is raised aloft.—The vengeance of power is thundering over our heads.
It is not for us, in the present state of things, to enquire what the law really is. This it is the peculiar province of the Supreme Court to investigate. We await the issue, under a confidence that the members of that Bench are devoted to Justice and liberty—have reality and in truth "left their party feelings at its foot-stool;" * and will at least hesitate before they lay the

liberty of the press prostrate in the dust. But let us hope that no indictment will follow, if we should speak, with truth of the motives which have influenced a resort to a law which, according to our adversaries, adopts this principle, "that the greater the truth, the greater the libel." We will, for argument sake, suppose this doctrine correct. Let us here then entreat those who have memories, to recollect what was said three years ago against the Sedition Act. That act differed from the common law, under which Croswell was tried, in three material points.
First. It permitted the truth to be given in evidence as a justification.
Secondly. It limited the discretion of the judge as to the amount of the fine.
Thirdly. It limited his discretion as to the term of imprisonment.
This act was bitterly condemned by the very men who have commenced and countenanced the present prosecution under the common law, which is different from the Sedition in these three points; but in no other respect whatever. The Sedition law expired. By the Common law, the liberty of the press is now to be detested. And what, we ask—nav, we entreat every honest man to ask—his own judgment, what we have gained? Why is it that those who were apparently so much alarmed at the mild provisions of the Sedition Law, now have recourse to the Common Law, the doctrines of which are, in this respect, so odious—so detestable—so inconsistent with public liberty? What is become of the anxiety of the patriots who three years ago wept and wailed when sedition was punished? What is become of them now, when the arm of upstart power is raised to crush the truth ! Alas! there is not one of them to be found. Their patriotism has evaporated. Their attachment to the liberty of the press has melted into "thin air."
Securely seated in offices, the reward of hypocrisy, they feel no concern for the public liberty. Nay, it is necessary for them, to keep their places, that they too should join in endeavoring to smother the truth, lest their own unworthiness should be published to the world. Thus every minion of power arrayed and armed against the liberty of free enquiry. It is to the good sense and patriotism of THE PEOPLE then that we appeal. Let them ponder upon the gross, the palpable abandonment of principle which disgraces many men now in power; and they will see that ambition has clothed itself in the mantle of plain republicanism—that inordinate lust of office has been too long concealed under the cloak of patriotism—that the love of liberty so much boasted of, has been only a stepping stone to the attainment of power, to be used for the worst purposes—in short that the rights of the people have been abandoned and betrayed.
In consequence of the false and unfair statement in the Bee, we shall commence an impartial history of the trial in our next.
*An expression of judge Lewis who tried Croswell.
When the Sedition Law was in force, federal printers felt perfectly indifferent about it, as it merely punished sedition . Now that the common-law doctrine is enforced, democrats are equally indifferent, because it punishes nothing but truth , and they have therefore little to fear.
We have been requested to publish the above, from the Balance, a Federal paper, printed at Hudson, in New-York, by Sampson, Chittenden & Croswell: It appears that Croswell, the junior Editor of that paper, is also Editor of a paper called the Wasp (set up in opposition to the Bee, a Republican paper printed at the same place) with the motto 'To Lish the rascals naked through the world.' We do not receive the Wasp, yet a number of extracts have reached us through other papers of the same stamp, from which it appears, that the Editor has not been sparing of the lash, although the strokes have deservedly recoiled upon his own shoulders, with redoubled force. The one here complained of is the most severe, and it seems to have taught him a lesson.
The gentlemen who requested the publication here, probably did not recollect, that the prosecution was not the officers of the general government, or in the Federal court; but by the Attorney General in a state court. Of course any blame must attach to the government of that state alone, with which the people of Kentucky are not the least interested. We feel as much opposed to the doctrine of truth being a libel , as he can possibly be; but if the Courts of N. York have established a different precedent, the people of that state who only are interested, must correct the evil.
LEXINGTON, AUGUST 30.
We thank our correspondent at the Bowling Green, for the statement of votes for members to congress, &c. in the first District, which he was so polite as to favor us with. By this statement it appears, that Colonel Matthew Lyon is elected by a majority of 99 votes over Maj. David Walker.
Lyon, 2472 Walker, 2373 99
It is said Maj. Walker will contest the election.
We are authorized to say, that proposals will be issued in a few days, for publishing, by subscription, "Political, Commercial and Moral Reflections, on the late edition of Louisiana, to the U. States," by ALLAN B. MAGRUDER, Esq.
We shall next week commence the publication of a series of papers, entitled "Reflections on Political Economy and the prospect before us, addressed to the citizens of the Western Country," by ARISTIDES.
By a gentleman from Natchez, we are informed, that about the 25th or 26th of July, a man by the name of James May, came to Huntsville, near Natchez, and made oath before a magistrate, that sundry articles of property and money, which he then delivered up, he had taken from the notorious Samuel Mason, after shooting him in the head just above the eye.—May had been robbed and taken by Mason on his passage down the river, and had joined the party.—A few days after which, the company hearing a firing of guns, Mason ordered his party, May excepted to hide the horses—May he directed to hide a skiff. He took his gun with him, and on his return, whilst Mason was counting his money to divide with the party, he shot him, put the money and property on board the skiff, and conveyed it to Huntsville.
A letter from Natchez, published in the Nashville paper confirms the above account.
A letter to a gentleman in this town from his correspondent at Natchez, dated the 5th inst. makes no mention of the above circumstance, but says—
"The Malons have removed to the Mississippi, where they have of late committed many robberies, but no murders that I have heard of."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Vincennes, to the Editor, dated August 16.
"DEAR SIR, "I have it in my power to forward you intelligence of the first importance, as it relates to the western country, and certainly interesting to the community in general. Gov. Harrison has just concluded a treaty with the Kaskaskia Indians, by which they cede to the United States in full right, the immense tract of country extending from the mouth of the Illinois river to the mouth of the Ohio; from thence to the mouth of the Saline Creek, below the Wabash; thence bounded by the high lands, dividing the waters which run into the Wabash from those which run into the said Saline creek; thence by the high lands dividing the waters which run into the Wabash, from those which run into the Mississippi, until it reaches to the river Kaskaskia; thence by the highlands which divide the waters which fall into the Kaskaskia river, from those which fall into the river Illinois, and from thence in a direct course to the mouth of the Illinois again, supposed to contain from ten to twelve millions of acres. The whole was ceded in consideration of the annual addition of 500 dollars, to a like sum, which by the treaty of Greenville, the Kaskaskia Tribe receives every year from the U. States, together with the reservation of 1580 acres near the village of Kaskaskia, for cultivation and domestic purposes."
NEW-YORK, August 11. The brig William, Ashton, in 52 days from Liverpool, has just arrived—she failed the 20th June.
We have received London dates to the 15th June. The Sun of the 15th is now before us, and the following are the most material of its contents:
SUN OFFICE, half past 2, P. M. June 13.
We stop the press to state that his majesty was sent for from Windsor this morning, by express. He arrived in town at 12 o'clock, and a council was immediately held. It was rumored that the French messenger had brought over propositions of peace. The business must certainly be of importance that would bring the king to town so suddenly.
DOVER, June 12. A French messenger arrived this morning in an open boat (flag of truce) from Calais: He brought dispatches from Mons. Talleyrand, addressed to Lord Hawkesbury, and set off for town in a post chaise and four immediately after he landed.
LONDON, June 13. The budget, which will be brought forward this day, will necessarily present taxes heavier than any which have ever been imposed, in one year, upon the people of this country. We have already stated the leading articles to be income duty of five per cent, and very high duties upon malt, sugar, tea, wine, spirits, and an increase of assessed taxes.
We find in letters from Brussels, of the 5th inst. that an aid-de-camp of the first consul, passed through that city on the preceding day, on his route to Holland, where he was charged with the execution of a confidential mission; from whence it was understood he was to proceed to the head quarters of Gen. Morier. He was preceded by a courier from the French government, who passed through Brussels on the same day, with important dispatches, also for that general.
An officer of the king of Prussia's guards likewise passed through Brussels, going in great haste to Paris, with dispatches which were supposed to relate to Hanover. The greatest part of the French army was then concentrated in the county of Bentheim, whilst the Hanoverian troops were assembled on the frontiers of Osnaburg.
Accounts from Cuxhaven, of the 10th of June, says, that Hanover has been taken possession of by 16,000 French troops; that a French corps of 8000 were within two days march of Cuxhaven, and that 10,000 were directing their route for Stadt. It was expected that the neutrality of Hamburg, Bremen, and Hanover would not be respected.
Capt. Coyle, of the Schooner Perseverance, arrived at quarantine, from Aux Cayes, informs, that it was reported there that Jeremie and several plantations in the neighborhood had been burnt by the brigands, and that Fort St. Louis and Jacmel had been evacuated by the French, and it was daily expected the inhabitants of Aux Cayes would be compelled to abandon that place. That a flag of truce was sent to Jamaica just before he sailed, by which the French offered to throw themselves into the hands of the British to rescue them from the dangers of the blacks. Thirty-one passengers came in the Perseverance, amongst whom is a collector of the customs, and a navy agent of St. Domingo. Off the Bite of Leogane, the Perseverance was boarded by the British frigate of war Snake, which took the passengers and letters and pressed one man. On the 8th inst. in lat. 37, long. 75, was boarded by the frigate Andromache.
LONDON, June 14. Hanover capitulated to the French on the 4th June—by this convention it appears that all the effects belonging to the king of England are placed at the disposal of the French army, and every English soldier or agent is to be sent to France—the elector to provide the pay, food and clothing of the French army, and the French general to levy such contributions as he may deem necessary.
A London paper of the 15th, states that Russia and Prussia, had conjointly covered a note to the French government, stating that they would not oppose the occupation of Hanover by the French troops, but it was their intention to preserve the neutrality of Bremen, Hamburg and Lubeck.
PHILADELPHIA, August 12. The U. S. frigate John Adams, (the Baltimore Telegraph of yesterday) was taken and sent into Malta, the Tripolitan ship which lay so long at Gibraltar. She was captured off Tripoli, to which port she was bound, on the 24th May.
PHILADELPHIA, August 16. Copy of a letter from Lord Hawkesbury to Mr. King, dated Downing-Street, May 19th, 1803.
SIR, Having laid before the king your letter of the 15th of this month, in which you inform me, that a treaty was signed at Paris on the 30th of last month, by the plenipotentiaries of America and France, by which the complete sovereignty of the town and territory of New Orleans, as well as of all Louisiana, has been acquired by the United States;—I have received His Majesty's commands to express to you the pleasure with which His Majesty has received this intelligence, and to add, that His Majesty regards the care which has been taken to frame this treaty as not to infringe any right of Great Britain in the navigation of the Mississippi, as the most satisfactory evidence of a disposition on the part of the government of the United States, correspondent to that which his majesty entertains, to promote and improve that harmony and good understanding which so happily subsist between the two countries, and which are so conducive to their mutual benefit. I have it also in command to assure you, Sir, that the sentiments which you have expressed in making this communication, are considered by His Majesty's government as an additional proof of that cordiality and confidence which you have uniformly manifested in the whole course of your public mission, and which have so justly entitled you to the esteem and regard of His Majesty's government.
I desire you to accept the assurance of the distinguished consideration with which I have the honor to be, Sec. HAWKESBURY. Rufus King, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
THE KENTUCKY PRIMER, For sale by the gross, dozen, or single.
Alex. Parker & Co
Have just received from Philadelphia, in addition to their former assortment
Rose and Striped Blankets af Twilled, Grey, Blue and Coatings Superfine Broad Cloths af Second do. do. Double Milled Drabs af Mixed and Drab Plaines Blue and Drab Knaps, Flannels and Baizes also Chintzes and Callicoes at Silk Shawls assorted, 4-4 Irish Linnen, Plain & Figured Cambri Broad and Narrow Cord Coarse Mullins assorted, Blue and Green Hair Pl Kid and Morocco Slipper Loaf Sugar and Coffee, Madeira and Teneriffe Pepper, Chocolate and Indigo, and Spruce, Ochre and Tanner's Oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Windo Queens' Glais & China Knives and Forks assorted, Best Millington Crowley St. Copper and Tin, Mill, Cross and Whip Saws, 6, 8, 10 & 12 oz. Tacks, 2d. & 3d. Clout Nails, Tinn and Wheel Wire, &c. &c.
Which will make a complete assortment for the present and approaching season, which they will sell on the most moderate terms for Cash. Lexington, August 30th, 1803.
FOR SALE,
THE place whereon I now live, containing four hundred and odd acres, well improved, a good dwelling house 46 feet by 22, two story high, of brick, well finished off, and a good grist mill, with two pair of stones one of which are French burr, the mills and dam are all built anew last summer, the dam and all under works of the mills are locust timbers. There are about 130 acres of cleared, springs and flock water that was never known to fail. I will sell the whole together or divide it to suit the purchasers; the title is indisputable. Any person purchasing the above mentioned LAND, may have an extensive credit for half of the purchase money, the land may be made subject to the payments thereof. For further information or particulars, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises, any person may be informed and shewn. I likewise have
TWO STILLs—For Sale. One holds 127 gallons, a new still having never been worked more than three months; the other 60 gallons, which I will sell low for cash.
For Sale, also, The well known thorough bred Horse, LAMPLIGHTER, which may be had for 1500 hundred dollars and not less, half the money being paid down I will give a credit for the other half. JOHN ROGERS. Davey's fork of Elkhorn, August 19, 1803.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Jessamine county, near Nicholasville, on Sunday, the 21st inst. a Negro Boy named HARRY, the property of Seth Thurston, and James Fletcher, mortgaged to me by the said Thurston and Fletcher, about 16 or 17 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, large bones but slim body; he took with him such a variety of clothing that it cannot be described. I expect he will try to secrete himself in or near Paris, Bourbon county, as his connections live thereabouts. This is to forewarn all persons not to harbor, buy, hire, or take a mortgage on the said negro, for if they do, I will prosecute them to utmost rigor of the law. Robt. Spears. August 29th, 1803.
20 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscribers, living in Garrard county, one mile from the Burnt Tavern, on the road leading from the Mouth of Hickman to Danville, on the 17th of August, a GREY HORSE, fourteen hands and a half high, nine years old, branded on the right side under the mane with an S. his back has been hurt on both sides by the saddle, marks of a chair harness on his shoulders, fresh shod, dark mane and tail, paces and trots. The above reward will be given for the thief and horse, or fifteen dollars for the horse only, or giving information where he can be got, by James Scott, or William Young. August 25, 1803.
Bourbon Circuit.—May Term, 1803. George Mann, complainant, Against James Garnett, Samuel Arnett, and Ambrose Barnett, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Garnett, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be published in some one of the Gazettes of this state, for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court-house, and at the front door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Paris, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A copy. Tho. Arnold, clk.
FOR SALE OR RENT, A convenient two story Framed House and Lot, Suitable either for a private or public life, being situate on Main Cross street, three doors from J. Lowrey's hat manufactory, and now occupied by N. Prettis. The house is in good repair—there is on the lot a good pump with never failing water, a small garden, a convenient cellar, kitchen, &c. &c. For terms apply at the premises. Lexington, August 22d, 1803.
da. posit bound. "May aflignee, W. adjoin, pre-emption now flands, and to as I may deem necessa, ding to law—We shall m. house of John Strode sen. ne. line of said entry. Jeremiah Strode. August 26th, 1803.
TAKEN up by Robert Johnston, living about six miles from Harrodsburgh, one Iron Grey Horse, 14 hands high, three years old, branded on the off shoulder S; appraised to 10l. Charles Humphreys, j. p.
CHEAP HATS.
THE SUBSCRIBER returns his sincere thanks to his Customers for their former patronage; and informs them, that from their encouragement, and the large supply of FURS, he has just received, he is enabled to sell HATS at a more reduced price than any heretofore sold in the state of Kentucky. There will be a general assortment of CASTORS and BEAVERS kept up; together with every other kind of HATS.
JOHN LOWREY, Main Cross Street, Lexington. N. B. A Quantity of BEAVER FURR For Sale. July 11, 1803.
CAUTION.
HAVING been informed that a certain Abraham Morhouse, is offering for sale, a tract of land lying on Rough creek, Hardin county, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Joseph Lewis esq. containing 9728 acres. The public are hereby cautioned from purchasing of him said tract, as the land is the property of Mr. James West, of Baltimore, which can be made more fully to appear on application to JOHN JORDAN Jun. Lexington, 19th August, 1803.
FIRST NOTICE. Second
In the case of IRA ALLEN, (a Bankrupt.) WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress of the United States, passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," has been awarded and issued against IRA ALLEN, of the town of Eddyville, in the county of Livingston, merchant, and he has been declared a bankrupt: he is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or the majority of them, on the first, fifteenth and twenty-first days of September next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, on each day, at the commissioners' office in Lexington, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects, when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts—and at the second sitting to choose assignees—and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination. All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint. WILL. MACBEAN, Secretary to the Commissioners. 10th day of August, 1803.

FOR SALE. LOG CARRIAGE, LOW FOR CASH, will barter it for a Likely CARRIAGE. For terms, apply to Oliver Lexington, or to the sub- JOHN M'CALL. 1803.
NOTICE. On Monday in October next, the Town of will proceed to sell on all the unford half acre town, at which time & who claim Lots in said which they have receiv- are requested to make now to the board of of the Board. WATHMEY, CLK. 1803.
BE SOLD, by decree of the Fay- court in a suit in chance- Wilson Cary Nicholas, and James Morrison, H. Daveis, executors of and testament of George deceased, were defendants. owing real and personal will be exposed to sale to the best bidder for cash, at the and times herein afterwards stated, to wit—All that certain which George Nicholas died seized and possessed, and which is now situated in the said James Morrison, and Joseph H. Daveis, under the will of the said George Nicholas, deceased, of and to the Bourbon Fur- nace, Forge, and the lands thereunto appertaining, and the lands held by him as a member of the United Iron Company, at the Bourbon Furnace, on the 12th day of September next, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock, and to continue until the said pro- perty is sold.
Two tracts of land, lying and be- ing on the waters of Eagle creek, containing twenty thousand acres, which were granted to the said George Nicholas by Patent, bearing date the 20th day of November, 1788, and sundry slaves, the proper- ty of the late George Nicholas, which were comprised in a mort- gage executed by the said George Nicholas, to Wilson Cary Nicholas, and since mortgaged to Wilson Cary Nicholas, at the Court House door, in Lexington, on the 19th day of September next.
And some other personal property comprised in the said mortgages, at the house of Mrs. Nicholas, in Lex- ington, on the 20th day of Septem- ber next.
The sales at the Court House door, in Lexington, and at Mrs. Ni- cholas's house, to commence at 12 o'clock, and to continue until sold. The whole of the said property will be sold, or so much as will raise the sum of $3086 14 1-4, with inter- est at 6 per centum per annum, from the 1st day of January 1798, to the time of sale.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Strayed or stolen from a waggon in Lexington, on the night of the 6th instant, A Bay Horse, about five years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, trots, racks and canters very well, a small white spot on his neck behind his near ear, and a small knot on one of his fore legs. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. William Leavy in Lexington, or to the subscriber at Limeitown, shall have the above reward. James Vicary. August 22, 1803.
This is to forewarn all persons from trading with John Jones for fifty acres of land, mentioned in a bond on Richard Young, that I have assigned to said Jones, for two hundred and fifty acres—through a mis- take I assigned the whole bond, when he had a right to only two hundred acres. There is no doubt with me but he will attempt to trade away the whole bond, for which I will not be accountable. The land is in what is called the Big Bone settlement. Michael Clifford. August 22, 1803.
2 Papers Lost. LOST between Lexington and Capt. M. Richardson's, on Saturday last, A BUNDLE OF PAPERS, containing a deed for 428 Acres of land, together with sundry other pa- pers, which cannot be of use to any other person. Whoever has found them, shall be handsomely rewarded by leaving them with the Editor of this paper. JNO. RECTOR. Lexington, 22d August, 1803.
Blank Deeds, On Parchment and Paper—for sale at this office.
ALEX PARKER & Co. Have just Received from Philadel- phia, in addition to their former Assortment, Red and striped blankets assorted, Twilled, gray, blue, & striped coat- ings, Blue and drab knaps, Blankets and Bailes assorted, Chintzes and calicoes assorted, 4-4 Irish linen assorted, 6-4 Plain and figured cambric mu- slins, Kid and Morocco slippers assorted, Loaf Sugar and Coffee, Madeira and Port wine, Pepper, Chocolate and Mustard, Indigo, White lead, Spruce, Oaker, and Tanner's oil, Queens', Glass, and China ware, Knives and forks assorted, Which they will sell on the most moderate terms, for CASH. Lexington, July 18th, 1803.
Bourbon Circuit—May Term, 1803. Thomas Starke, Complainant, vs. Robert Price, Robert Mosby and James Parberry, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendants, Price and Par- berry not having entered their ap- pearance herein agreeably to the act of Assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satis- faction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that they do appear here on the third day of the next November term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in some one of the Gazettes of this state, for eight weeks successively, another copy posted at the front door of the court-house, and publish- ed at the front door of the Presby- terian meeting house in Paris, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A copy. THO. ARNOLD, CLK. State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court. JUNE TERM, 1803. Robert Fryer, complainant, vs. Robert Tyler, defendant. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the fa- satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabit- ant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is or- dered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next term and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this or- der be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law, another posted at the door of the court-house for Fayette county, and that a copy be published, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house.
A Copy, Teste THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C. STATE OF KENTUCKY. Fayette Circuit Court, June Term, 1803. Robert Johnson, Complainant, vs. Francis Boykin, George Langford, Wil- iam Miller, David Barrow, Thomas Jourdian, Robert Jourdian, Francis Marshall Boykin, and Boykin, heirs and representatives of John Lawrence, deceased, and Josiah Barker, administrator of William Davis, deceased. IN CHANCERY. THE defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to their satisfaction that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the com- plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law, another posted at the door of the court-house for Fayette county, and that it be published on some Sun- day immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
A copy. Teste THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C. Knock County, July Term, 1803. John Faris, Complainant, vs. Robert Campbell, surviving partner of the late firm of Hicks & Campbell, and the heirs and representatives of James Hicks deceased, late partner in the firm of Hicks and Campbell, and John Ballin- ger. IN CHANCERY. THE defendants Robert Campbell, and the heirs and representatives of James Hicks deceased, not having entered their appearance herein ac- cording to law, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the com- monwealth of Kentucky—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of our next October term of our said court, and answer the complainant's bill—that a copy of this order be published forthwith in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, posted up on the front door of the court house of this county, and published some Sunday immediately after Divine service, at the Presbyterian meet- ing house near Stanford. [A copy.] Attest Richard Ballinger, C.K.K.C.Q.S.P.T.
WILLIAM WEST, Has received, and is now opening for sale, in the store formerly occu- pied by Mr. Robt. Barr, a well chosen assortment of Dry Goods and Stationary, Glass and Queen's ware, Iron Mongery and Hard Ware. A handsome assortment of Saddlery. In his assortment of Merchandise, are the following articles, viz. Imperial, Young Hyson, } TEAS, FRESH. Hyson, Hyson Skin and Boba French Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits & Acid, Madeira, } WINES. Sherry, and Old Teneriffe Loaf Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Chocolate, Raisins, Almonds, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Mustard, Mace and Cloves, Brimstone, Copperas, Allum, Indigo, Madder and Logwood. FISH, Salmon, Shad, and Herrings. Anvils, Vices, Steel, Bell-mettle Skil- lets, Spades and Shovels, Tow, Cotton and Wool Cards, Gun Locks and Cutting Knives, English and Dutch Scythes, Brushes of various kinds, Nankeens, Men's Black and White Silk Stockings, Women's Silk do. Large and Elegant White Cotton Counterpanes, With many articles not here enumerated. They have been selected with care, and will be sold on as low terms as any in this town, for Cash, Whiskey, Hemp, Country made Linen, or such articles of Produce as may suit him. The subscriber to enable him to sell cheap, has determined not to give credit on any terms. P. S. A few pieces of the best Lon- don Superfine Cloths. Also For Sale for Cash or Barter, (By Wholesale.) A quantity of MERCHANDIZE, consisting chiefly of the following articles, Fine, Tamboured, Figured & Book Muslins, Ginghams, an elegant as- sortment of Buttons, Muffs, Furs, Trimmings, a few pieces Fine Cloth, Cashmeres & Swansdown—Mensail- les Jacketing, Womens' and Child- rens' Hats, &c. &c. WILLIAM WEST.
FOR SALE, And possession given immediately, A VALUABLE FARM, Adjoining the town of Lexington; containing about 108 acres, about 35 of which are cleared—a good framed dwelling house and kitchen —good water—a large young peach orchard, of excellent fruit—a few apple and cherry trees—about 12 acres of meadow, and about 20 acres of woodland enclosed, the under wood cut out, and well set with blue grafs. A general warranty deed will be made to the purchaser.—The terms are Twenty-Five Dollars per acre, in Cash or Shares in the Ken- tucky Insurance Company. Twenty or thirty head of Cattle, several Mares and Young Horses; together with the Farming utensils, may be had with the farm; as also the pre- sent crop. JOHN BRADFORD. Lexington, July 18, 1803.
STATE OF KENTUCKY to wit: Clarke Circuit, July Term, 1803. James Turley, Complainant, vs. Thomas Story, John Story, and Jacob My- ers, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Thomas Story not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of Assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this common- wealth—On motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next October term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Gazettes of this state for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the court house in Winchester, and at the door of the Baptist meeting house on How- ard's creek, some Sunday immediately after divine service. A copy Attest Sam'l. M. Taylor, c. c. c. c.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Harrods- burgh, Mercer county, a Bay Horse, six years old, fourteen and a half hands high, two feet white behind, branded thus C O, no other mark perceivable; appraised to sixty dollars. The said horse has been dealt with according to law. A. Essex. August 10th, 1803.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. 700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limeitown to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill site, and is an excellent stand for a pub- lic house. 500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunham's Town, seven from Williams- burg, and eleven to twelve from the O- hio river. 1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brush creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T. 5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, contain- ing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones. 4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chin- neforth. 3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Ken- tucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood. 1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and M'Millin. 1000 acres Military land, on the wa- ters of Russell's creek, Green river. 325 acres, Jefferson county, Ken- tucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared. 116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Ken- tucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements. A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main Street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern. An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place. The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBAC- co, or on giving bond with good securi- ty, a considerable credit may be had.— For further particulars enquire of the subscribers. JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky. January 14th, 1803.
NOTICE TO SURVEYORS. THE principal surveyors in this commonwealth as well those who have been as those who are now in office, and have not settled one sixth part of the fees they have received, with the Transylvania University or Transylvania University, are hereby requested to forward to the subscri- ber, such sums as they may have in their hands respectively, due to the University, without delay, and there- by prevent the painful alternative of giving notice, and moving against them. The law requires that state- ments be made on oath. SAML. BLAIR, T. T. U. Lexington, June 3, 1803.
JUST PUBLISHED, By JAMES M. BRADFORD, And for sale at this Office, Price—50 cents. A REPORT OF THE CASE, NICHOLDS, &c. against WELLS, Being the case of the County Court Pre-emptors. Fayette County, Kentucky, At a meeting of the board of Commission- ers appointed to perpetuate testimony, on the 29th day of March 1803. RESOLVED, That the stated meetings of this board shall be on the first Monday in every month, commencing on the first Monday in Monday in May, and ending in October; and that they will adjourn from day to day at each meeting, until the business before them is fin- ished—and that notice thereof be given in the public News-Paper. Teste LEVI TODD, C.B.C.
The Subscribers to the S W E E P S T A K E S, To be run this Fall, ARE requested to meet at the house of Mr. John Pofflethwait, Lexington, on the first Monday in September, in order to fix on the ground to run on, and close the sub- scription. The subscription paper will be in the hands of Major Wag- non, with whom any person chusing to run a horse may enter at any time previous to said first of September. Thomas Siresbley. Lexington, July 21, 1803.
State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court. JUNE TERM, 1803. Robert Barr, complainant, vs. Montgomery Bell & Daniel M'Vicar, def'ts. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Montgomery Bell having failed to enter his appearance herein agree- ably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his coun- sel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear on the third day of our next Septem- ber term, and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of the order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, according to law, another posted at the door of the court- house for Fayette county, and that it be pub- lished on some Sunday immediately after di- vine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house. A Copy, Teste THOS. BODLEY, C. F. C. C.
NEGRO METHOD OF TA- MING A SHREW. I departed from Konjour, and slept at a village called Malla, or Mal- laing, and soon after arrived at Kal- or, a considerable town; near the entrance of which I observed hang- ing upon a tree, a sort of maluer- ade habit, made of the bark of trees which I was told, on enquiry be- longed to Mumbo Jumbo. This is a strange bugbear, common to all the Mandingo towns, and much em- ployed by the Pagan natives in keep- ing the women in subjection; for as the Rasis are not restricted in the number of their wives, every one marries as many as he can conveni- ently maintain; and, as it frequently happens that the ladies disagree a- mong themselves, family quarrels sometimes rise to such a height, that the authority of the husband can no longer preserve peace in his house- hold. In such cases, the interposi- tion of Mumbo Jumbo is called in, and is always decisive. This strange minister of justice, (who is supposed to be either the husband himself, or some person in- structed by him) disguised in the dress that has been mentioned, and armed with the rod of public author- ity, announces his coming (where- ver his services are required) by loud and dismal screams in the woods near the town. He begins the pan- tomime at the approach of night; and as soon as it is dark, he enters the town, and proceeds to Bentang, where all the inhabitants instantly assemble. It may easily be supposed that this exhibition is not much relished by the women; for as the person in dis- guise is entirely unknown to them, every married female suspects that the visit may possibly be intended for herself; but they dare not refuse to appear when they are summoned: and the ceremony commences with songs and dances, which continue until midnight, about which time, Mumbo fixes on the offender. This unfortunate victim being thereupon immediately seized, is stripped naked tied to the post, and severely scourg- ed with Mumbo's rod, amidst the shouts and derision of the whole as- sembly; and it is remarkable, that the rest of the women are the loudest in their acclamations, on this occa- sion, against their unhappy sister. Day-light puts an end to this in- decent and unmanly revel. [Park's travels.]
REMOVAL. MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and Geo. Trotter. July 26th, 1803.