Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1803-03-08 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVI.—N o . 860.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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.
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to DR. SAMUEL BROWN, for medical services, will please to call on me, in Lexington, and either pay off their accounts, or give due-bills—Dr. Brown being determined to have a final settlement of all his accounts, hopes that those who do not find it convenient at present to make payment, will not hesitate to give their obligations.
THOS. C. DAVIS.
Dec. 7th, 1802.
THE SUBSCRIBER
INTENDS going to Philadelphia early in the spring, requests all those who are indebted to him, either by bond, note or book account, to pay by the first of February next—those who fail to comply with the above request will not be entitled to a credit hereafter, and will have their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection.
He has on hand a handsome assortment of MERCHANDISE, which he will sell low for Cash, Tobacco, Country Linen, Bees-wax, Goose Feathers, &c.
Has just received a Handsome Assortment of QUEENS' WARE, COTTON CARDS,
And daily expects a large assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, &c. and a handsome collection of Books. GEORGE ANEDRSON. Lexington, Jan. 5, 1803.
N. B. A FARM about three miles from Lexington on the Tate's creek road either to sell or rent. Apply as above.
WALKER BAYLOR & SON. Have just received on consignment, a quantity of WINE, RUM, AND FISH OIL, which they will sell on a moderate advance for CASH only. They have also on hand
SPANISH ACID, by the quart or cask. And expect by the first arrivals to receive
SUPERFINE CLOTHS, BLANKETS & other woollens, SPANISH and FRENCH INDIGO.
Lexington, Dec. 17th, 1802.
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.
Fayette county st.
TAKEN up by WILLIAM LONG, on Steel's run, one yearling MARE COLT,
blaze face, the near hind foot white, a white mane, not docked or branded, very well grown; appraised by Oaky Hogland and James Given under my hand of December 1802. HENRY PATNE.
TAKEN up by SOLOMON KOON, on Raven creek, Harrison county,
A DUN MARE, thirteen years old, fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder thus, 3. black mane and tail—appraised to 81.
ANDW. HAMPTON. Jan. 3, 1803.
PAINE'S RIGHTS OF MAN, For sale at this Office.
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.
TROTTER & SCOTT, Have just received, and are now opening,
A Large & Compleat assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Of the latest importations from Europe. Consisting of
Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Groceries, Queens', China & Glass Ware, & Window Glass; Together with a number of articles too tedious to enumerate.
All of which being purchased lower than any imported into this State, will be sold accordingly, for CASH IN HAND. Lexington, November 17, 1802.
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 Greigh, 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. 1803.
In all probability the Saddle will be offered for sale in this neighborhood.
NEW & CHEAP GOODS.
WILLIAM WEST, Has just received in addition to his former assortment, the following MERCHANDISE, Viz.
Fine Cloths and Cassimers, Coarse do. and Coatings, Elastic do. and Flannels, Scarlet Cardinals, Filled Stockings and Gloves, Worsted and Cotton Stockings, Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Fancy Swandown, Velvets, Thicksets and Corduroys, Irish Linens and Callicoes, Umbrellas, Blistered Steel, Pennsylvania made Axes and Castings, Madder and Indigo, Coperas and Allum, Mace and Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Green and Bohea Tea, Pewter and Tin ware, Ladies' Elegant Muffs and Tippets, White and Coloured furr Trimings, Lace and Edgings, Spelling Books, Slates, Paper and Ink Powder. Which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash, or approved Country Produce.
TO BE LET, THE Building of a FRAME MEETING HOUSE, at the place known by the name of the Barracks, in the county of Fayette. The House to be sixty feet long by thirty two wide. Proposals will be received by the commissioners until Thursday the 3d March, and if not let before that day will be let to the lowest bidder on the ground. A plan of the House will be shewn by application to the commissioners.
RICH'D. ALLEN, P. CURD, EDM'D. BRYAN, WM. GIST, E. FOLLEY, R. HIGGINS. 19th Feb. 1802.
TAKEN up by HENRY HURST, on the head waters of Cherry run, Scott county, A BLACK 2 year old FILLEY, about 14 hands high, star in her forehead, no brand perceivable—appraised to 151. 1802. September 28th. GEO. G. BOSWELL. *2t
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Chillicothe; this tract contains about three hundred acres of rich bottom, the remainder is well timbered; has on it a good mill seat, and is an excellent stand for a public house.
500 acres ditto ditto, lying on Clover Lick creek, a branch of the East fork of the Little Miami, N. W. T. in a good neighborhood, about three miles from Dunham's-Town, seven from Williamsburg, and eleven to twelve from the Ohio river.
1000 acres ditto ditto, lying on Brush creek, a few miles from New Market, N. W. T.
5000 acres, lying on Bank Lick creek, Kentucky, part of two tracts, containing 6000 acres, surveyed and patented for William Jones.
4000 acres, Clarke county, Kentucky, part of a tract of eight thousand acres, surveyed and patented for Richard Chinnworth.
3332 2-3 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, part of 5000 acres, surveyed and patented for George Underwood.
1200 acres, Mason county, Kentucky, surveyed and patented for Moody and McMillin.
1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river.
325 acres, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about four miles from Louisville, 40 acres of this tract is cleared.
116 1-2 acres, Franklin county, Kentucky, on the North fork of Elkhorn, about six miles from Frankfort; on this tract are considerable improvements.
A House and well improved Lot in the town of Paris, on Main street, and adjoining Mr. Hughes's tavern.
An Inn and Out Lot in said town. Also a House and well improved Lot in this place.
The above described property will be sold low for CASH, HEMP and TOBACCO, or on giving bond with good security, a considerable credit may be had.—For further particulars enquire of the subscribers.
JOHN JORDAN JUN. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky, January 14th, 1803.
IN THE PRESS, And will shortly be published, A
REPORT OF THE CAUSES, DETERMINED BY THE LATE SUPREME COURT, FOR THE DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY; AND BY THE COURT OF APPEALS, IN WHICH THE TITLES TO LAND WERE IN DISPUTE. By JAMES HUGHES.
Proposals for publishing this work by subscription, were circulated nearly two years ago, under the signature of Thomas Todd and James Hughes, it having been the intention of Colonel Todd, to join in the work.
In order to enable Mr. Bradford, to know who to deliver books to as subscribers, it will be necessary for those Gentlemen who have subscription papers to forward them to him. This volume contains the Causes decided from the establishment of the District Court on the Western waters, to the end of the March Term of the Court of Appeals, in the year 1801.
The Author is preparing materials for a second volume, which will probably be published in the beginning of the next year. Lexington, January 12, 1803.
CLARKSVILLE.
PURSUANT to a Resolution of the Board of Trustees, of the Town of Clarksville, will be sold at public auction, in the town of Jeffersonville, all the unhold inn and out LOTS of the said town of Clarksville. The sale will commence on Monday the twenty-first day of March next, at 10 o'clock. A credit of twelve months will be given—bond and approved security will be required.
By order of the Board. WILLIAM CLARKE, S. T. C. Clarksville, Dec. 22d, 1802. am
The thorough bred, & elegant horse FLIMNAP,
NOW in high perfection; will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's stable, in the county of Bourbon, on the road leading from Lexington, by General Russell's to Paris, in sight of Capt. Johnston's tavern, at the Croft's Roads; and will be let to mares at the moderate price of Twelve Dollars the season, payable by the 20th of December next, in Hemp, Country Linen, Sugar or Salt, at their market price—which may be discharged by the payment of Ten Dollars Cash, or large Fat Hogs, delivered on foot, at my farm, by the 10th of October next, or Ten Dollars worth of Beef Cattle, to consist of Steers, between the ages of four and seven years, if delivered at my farm in the season, which will commence the first day of March, and end the first of August next. In either mode of payment, to insure a mare with foal will be double the price of the season; and Five Dollars Cash the single leap.—Pasturage will be furnished gratis for mares coming from a distance, and every possible attention paid them, but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes—Servants may be boarded, and mares fed with grain if required, on the most moderate terms. If the above articles of trade are not paid punctually, I shall consider myself not bound to take them. It is expected that gentlemen sending mares from a distance, will send their notes with them.
FLIMNAP's form, activity, and better character as an excellent foal getter, together with his pedigree, which is descended from the most approved horses in England and Virginia, renders a pompous recommendation of him unnecessary.
FLIMNAP was bred by Col. Anthony Thornton, of Virginia; is rising eight years old, black and handsomely marked; full fifteen hands three inches high, very lengthy and well formed. He was got by the celebrated running horse Whistle-Jacket, his dam by the old Ald-de-camp, his grand dam by Dandridge's Fearnought, a thoroughbred son of Baylor's old Fearnought, his great grand dam by old Janus, out of the dam of Col. Sim's old Vildair, the descended from old Jolly Roger & Carter Braxon's Kitty Filher—Diomed, the sire of Whistle-Jacket, supposed to be the best running horse in America, was a thoroughbred son of Col. Fenwick's imported old Flimnap, which horse covered at 20 guineas a mare: Whistle-Jacket's dam Lucy Locket, was got by Belle-Air, (bred by Hon. Col. Taylor,) a son of Moreton's Traveller and Selima, her dam Matchless, by Othello; her grand dam Young Cate, by Childers; her great grand dam old Creeping Cate, by the Dancing Master; her great, great grand dam was the Spanish mare imported by Col. Churchill—Ald-de-camp, the sire of Flimnap's mother, was got by Specimen, out of Gen. Nelson's imported mare Blossom; Specimen was got by Baylor's old Fearnought, out of old Jenny Dismal. Flimnap's Character as a fine foal getter, will perhaps be better evidenced by certificates, (in my possession) from gentlemen of the utmost respectability in Virginia, where he is better known.
MAURICE LANGHORNE. 16th February, 1803.
January 3d, 1803.
TAKEN up by WM. BEAUCAMP, living on the North Fork of Raven Creek, in Harrison county, a
BAY MARE, three years old next spring, no brand perceivable, had on an old bell with a double buckle; appraised to thirty dollars. A true copy from the docket, given by me this 19th day of February 1803.
ROBT. ELLISON Esquire.
A MAN'S SADDLE FOUND
AT the Stray-pen in Lexington, was left at the store of Maccoun and Tilford, which the owner on application may receive by paying the expence of advertising. Feb. 28th, 1803.
THE NOTED HORSE REPUBLICAN,
WILL stand the ensuing season, which will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August, at the plantation of Leonard Fleming, in Woodford county, near Shannon's mill, and will be let to mares at Six Dollars the leap, paid at the stable door, Fifteen Dollars the season, to be discharged at any time before the first day of August next, by the payment of Twelve Dollars, or Ten Dollars when the mare is first put to the horse, and Twenty Dollars to ensure a mare with foal, to be returned if such should not be the case, if the mare remains the property of the person who put her to the horse. Notes for the season and insurance, to be sent with the mares agreeable to advertisement, where the money is not paid.
REPUBLICAN is a beautiful bay, handsomely marked, about fifteen hands and a half high, eight years old last spring, and his form, muscular strength and activity is inferior to few horses on the continent—and from a number of certificates well authenticated, which can be seen at his stand, his colts are tho' equal to any.
PEDIGREE. REPUBLICAN was raised by Mr. John Towns, of Amelia, and was got by Pegasus, Pegasus by Wildair, his dam by Traveller, grand dam by Mark Anthony, great grand dam by Aristotle, great great grand dam by Bonny Lais, out of the imported Bonny Lais, by old Jolly Roger; the dam of Republican was got by Apollo, Apollo by the imported Fearnought, his dam by Janus, great grand dam by Crawford, great great grand dam by Silver Eye.
A plenty of good and well inclosed pasturage will be found gratis, for those putting mares at a distance if required, and grain at a reasonable price, but will not be accountable for escapes or accidents.
LEONARD FLEMING. Woodford, February 15th, 1803.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this Office, A LITTLE POEM
ON PEACE & WAR. Second edition corrected. To which is added, TWO LESSER POEMS. By J. R. TOULMIN. Price 12 1-2 cents single, or 1 dozen for 1 dollar.
Just Published, and For Sale at this Office,—price 9d.
THE CIRCULAR EPISTLE OF THE HALCYON CHURCH.
Next week will be published, THE UNION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE SAME CHURCH.
A few copies of the URIM
OR HALCYON CABALA, May likewise be had—Price 9d.
On the 14th inst. will be published, A LETTER TO A FRIEND, Defending the important doctrine of the TRINITY. By DAVID BARROW.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST
Some time since, between Lexington and Versailles, a CALICO THREAD CASE, containing part of a SILVER EAR-RING, set with ELEVEN DIAMONDS. Whoever will deliver it to the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette, shall receive the above reward. March 1, 1803.
ANN WALSH,
BEGS leave to inform her friends and the public, that she intends of opening a SCHOOL for the instruction of YOUNG LADIES, in the art of Needle Work, on the first of April, near Mr. William Morton's, Lexington. As she has taught in this town some years, she thinks it needless to inform the public particularly what she teaches. March 18, 1803.

LAW OF KENTUCKY.
AN ACT directing in what manner the Trustees of the Transylvania University may move against delinquent Surveyors.
Approved, December 22, 1802. WHEREAS by several acts of the Virginia assembly, passed prior to the erection of the district of Kentucky into a state, the Transylvania Seminary was endowed with one sixth part of all surveyors' fees in the district aforesaid; and it being doubtful in what court the trustees of the said Transylvania Seminary, now established the Transylvania University, ought to proceed for the recovery of said fees from delinquent surveyors—for remedy whereof,
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, that all surveyors throughout this commonwealth, shall settle their accounts with the trustees of the Transylvania University, and pay one sixth part of all fees they may have received, or shall hereafter receive on those original surveys and entries, to one sixth of the fees on which the said trustees may be entitled to by law, as well those who are now in office, as those who have been surveyors and are now out of office.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, that all surveyors, heretofore or now in office, who shall settle according to the directions of this act, shall not be liable to any further penalty or damage on account of their not complying with the original laws which gave one sixth part of the surveyors' fees to the Transylvania Seminary.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, that the trustees of the Transylvania University, shall cause this act to be published three times in all the newspapers in this state, prior to the first day of April next.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, that it shall and may be lawful after the expiration of six months from the passage of this act, for the trustees of the Transylvania University to move against any delinquent surveyor, as well those in office as those who have heretofore been in office, and have not settled the respective amount due the said trustees, in the general court in Frankfort, in the same manner as the auditor is directed to move against delinquent sheriffs in this commonwealth; and the said general court shall have competent jurisdiction to hear all such motions, to give judgments and award executions as in similar cases.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, that all surveyors' fees shall hereafter be reduced to one sixth upon all original surveys; and no part of the surveyors' fees for services hereafter to be performed, shall from henceforth be payable to the trustees of the Transylvania University. This act shall be in force from its passage.
(Each printer of a news-paper in this state is desired to insert the above law in his paper three weeks before the first day of April, and to forward his account for the same to the chairman of the board of trustees of the Transylvania University.)
From a London Paper.
A letter from Paris, to the editor of the True Briton, mentions, that the French government was determined to persevere in its attempts to reduce to subjection the blacks of St. Domingo.
The brother of Prince Ruspoli, who has been elected Grand Master of Malta, has declined accepting that dignity, and states his reasons for the refusal.
A great irritation still prevailed between the Turkish and English troops in Egypt. Several bloody affrays had been between them. The English general had thought it proper to require the Turks to restore the forts of Alexandria, which have been already ceded to them, as necessary for his security, till the final evacuation of the city: But with this request they refused to comply. The English, however, still remain in possession of Alexandria.
It was reported, that during the visit of the Chief Consul at Havre, one of the soldiers in the corps of Mamelukes made an attempt to assassinate him; the soldier is stated to have nearly drawn his sword, when his arm was arrested by one of the attendants of the Chief Consul—the fellow was hurried to a dun-geon, and Bonaparte is stated to have directed that no mention should be made of the occurrence.
The Times, of the 10th of Dec. states the following:
"That Paris papers do not furnish any additional communications with respect to the earthquake, which is said to have destroyed the greater part, if not the whole of Constantinople. The account from Vienna, relative to this calamitous event, will, we trust, prove unfounded. We have been favored with the perusal of several letters received by a respectable mercantile house from Constantinople, of the 28th of October, two days later than the period when that dreadful event was said to have happened. Two of these letters are entirely silent on the subject, and a third passes it over as a matter of little moment. It merely says "We experienced the other day the slight shock of an earthquake."
It appears from the lengthy and interesting debate in the House of Commons, on the 9th Dec. on the subject of army estimates, that a vote had passed
the Commons for granting 20,000 ster-ling.
PARIS, December 10.
We learn from the Hague that the embarkation of the 5th and 17th demi-brigades of French troops destined for Louisiana, will take place immediately; that already forty vessels for transports have arrived from Dunkirk at the mouth of the Meuse, to take them on board, and carry them to the place of destination.
BORDEAUX, December 8.
The frigate Fieresse and other vessels have left the port of Brest, to join the naval expedition destined for Louisiana; she has on board a number of persons who are to be employed in that colony.
LONDON, December 6.
All vessels arriving in the ports of Denmark from the United States of America, are, by order of his Danish Majesty, to be subjected to the visit of an officer of health, and are forbidden to have any communication with the shore, until that formality is complied with.
The English ships Poacher and Tay, captured on their homeward bound voyage from Bengal, by the Bellona French privateer, after the conclusion of the peace, and sent to the Isle of France were lying there on the 8th of July, and the admiralty court refused to proceed to their condemnation until it received orders from Paris on the subject.
Southampton is to be one of the free towns under the new ware housing system.
In letters from Paris, it is stated, that the First Consul has lately ordered the strictest regulations of police at St. Cloud. From a certain hour at night, no person is permitted to walk about the village. The park is kept shut in every part but one, and only the alley bordering on the Seine is allowed to the people to take the air. Many old inhabitants of the place unaccustomed to this restraint, are endeavoring to sell their houses which are besides this heavily encumbered, by having the consular guards quartered upon them.
The French gentlemen who are supposed to be coming here, and some of whom, we believe, are arrived, calling themselves Consuls for Commercial Purposes , are wholly unaccredited by our government.
Some French vessels are said to have returned to Bourdeaux, from a successful voyage into the Black Sea.
December 8.
Last night we received Paris papers to the 5th inst.
Most of the cantons of Switzerland have elected their deputies, the greater part of whom have already arrived at Paris; but nothing is known as to the mode of proceeding which the Consul intends to adopt. An order has been issued by general Ney, according to which the French troops in Switzerland are to assemble every night on an appointed signal of alarm being given, and to remain under arms till break of day. A French officer is likewise to be stationed in every Post-Office, for the purpose of inspecting all letters arriving in, or sent from Switzerland. When such regulations are necessary, the actual state of that country may be easily conceived. It must be evident to every one, that the Swiss are only rendered tranquil by the bayonets, which are presented to their breasts. It is, however, stated that they will be allowed to return to their homes, subject, nevertheless, to the superintendence of the constituted authorities. General Serras has marched with some troops, for the Frickthal where the opposition of parties has produced serious troubles.
The Deputation of the empire held its thirtieth sitting on the 23d ult. when the reading of the definitive conclusum was finished, which was adopted by the majority of votes. Nothing is yet stated, with certainty, respecting the additional indemnities of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
December 9.
The Paris papers received yesterday present a most melancholy and awful spectacle, which, if true, may for a moment of reflection, supersede every other consideration. They communicate accounts of the destruction of Constantinople, one of the greatest cities in the world by an earthquake, on the 26th of October. This is certainly one of the most awful and impressive events in history. It is to be hoped that the disaster has been greatly exaggerated by the fears of those who were present and escaped. But, conceding for the sake of argument, that it is the result of a deliberate system of policy, let us then enquire whether it is not our duty to attempt a friendly adjustment, before we resort to the greatest of all human evils.
I will say nothing with respect to that construction of the treaty which many of our own enlightened citizens, interested in a contrary interpretation, are of opinion the instrument will bear; because, after having given it the most attentive perusal, I am unable to persuade myself that it is possible to fairly expound it as against our right of deposit. It is, however, evident that if Spain construes it differently from us, the instruments of discussion, not those of war, afford
the only rational means for adjusting the difference. But the reasons before urged at least prove it doubtful whether we are to attribute the unfriendly measures at Orleans to Spain or her intendant. Shall we then at the expence of a million of money, perhaps a million of men, in a doubtful case, declare war, or in other words seize on Louisiana, when it is probable we may secure every object which our honor or interest demands without it? Shall America, whose finances are not yet recovered from the embarrassment of her revolutionary struggles, again plunge herself into a rash war, rather than wait six months for an object which she has every reason to believe may be obtained without it? Shall republican America, which besides the inducements common to all nations, is led by the nature and genius of her government, to cultivate peace, follow the dreadful example of Europe so justly reprobated, of preferring war to amiable negotiation? Let it not be understood, again I repeat it, that we should yield one single right, natural or acquired. Equally foreign from my intention is it that we should brook an insult, or be played or put off by the arts of negotiation or the intrigues of courts. But while our determination is unalterable to maintain our national dignity and preserve our rights, let us not be hurried precipitately into excesses which we might afterwards have occasion to regret. Let us leave to the wild ambition of princes, the glory of uselessly lavishing the blood and treasure of their country. It should be with a great nation, as it is with a great man—unwilling to believe, but ever ready to avenge any wrongs that are offered. Humble, degraded indeed would be the free people of America if they were capable of receiving an insult from an insignificant intendant. Let us first ascertain that he has the countenance of his master. It will be then time enough to teach the haughty Spaniard that by wresting from him his American possessions, the United States are able to shake the very foundations of his throne. If the result of Mr. Munroe's mission should prove inauspicious, but one opinion will pervade all America. We shall then possess but one mind and one arm. The patriotism of the country will banish all party distinctions, and the breath of every citizen will burn with indignant pride. If the single object of unanimity were alone to be gained by negotiation, its importance would give this policy a decided preference. Instead of a divided people, the consequence of a premature war—instead of bayonets pointed in every direction, against ourselves as well as them, we shall present to the enemy, if an enemy we must have, one united, compact and invincible phalanx. Our eastern brethren will not then complain, as otherwise they might, that their commerce and their cities have been wantonly exposed; but feeling the sympathy which they have already so generously and promptly expressed, they would without a murmur unite in the support of our rights. It must be acknowledged by the most furious advocate for war, that with respect to Kentucky, the failure to designate a place of deposit, could have happened at no period more fortunate. The small portion of taxation which the present wise administration has left on us, enables us to do with much less money than at any former period. The destruction of our grain by the weevil and the small quantity of Tobacco raised last year, lessen very much the principal objects of exportation; and the vessels, which by the unexampled enterprise of our citizens, now float on our rivers, and which, without stopping in their voyage, are able to traverse the widest ocean, will be sufficient to carry all our products to market; with very little aid at least by those which may ascend to Natchez. Before another crop comes round we shall have ascertained our fate. Thus every motive concurs in recommending the adoption of pacific measures. If this view of the subject be correct, we have no cause to complain of the general government. Attentive to every part of the union, we have seen the concern which they have manifested in our behalf. The president has addressed two letters to our governor expressive of his feelings upon this subject. He has appointed an envoy extraordinary to Spain and France, eminent for his abilities, his services, and his attachment to the object of his mission. The house of representatives have passed resolutions which evince their fixed determination to maintain our rights, and upon the application of one of our members, without hesitation directed a suspension of the collection of the very light duties which we owe the treasury. In addition to all these measures, displaying on the part of the federal government, a solicitude for our welfare, which merits the highest gratitude and confidence, most of the states, whose legislatures have met since news of the denial of the place of deposit reached the eastern part of America, have offered their support in the assertion of our rights. Reposing in the wisdom of our administration, and obeying the dictates of prudence, let us hope that Mr. Monroe will accomplish the objects of his mission. Let us not permit designing men, anxious to seize upon any pretext to induce us to withdraw our affections from the present administration, to lead us astray, or to suggest expedients dishonorable to ourselves and dangerous to our country.
December 10.
A Dutch mail arrived yesterday. A letter from Rotterdam of the 24th ult. says, that the city was taken possession of on that day, by the troops of the Elector, Arch-Chancellor of the empire, to whom the indemnities have allotted the city and its dependencies.
Orders have been dispatched to Baste to send up the state prisoners from Arras to Paris, where they are to be detained till the affairs of Switzerland shall be definitively adjusted.
To the People of Kentucky.
AT a time when the violation of the treaty which recognizes our right to the navigation of the Mississippi justly engrosses the whole public attention—when the feelings of the nation are so alive to this subject that it is more than ever exposed to a wrong impulse, it is the duty of every citizen to think for himself, and without being lulled into supine neglect, or hurried away by passion or prejudice, determine upon the proper conduct which we ought to pursue. That our rights, which are derived from nature, and are moreover solemnly acknowledged by compact, are not to be voluntarily relinquished, all will agree: That the infraction of the treaty is to be redressed, is equally incontrovertible: But whether this shall be effected by an immediate appeal to arms, or, before resorting to that extremity, we shall attempt negotiation, is a question of the first magnitude. The writer of this address, without presuming to judge for or dictate to others, begs leave, in the exercise of a right inseparable from every freeman, to offer to the public his humble opinion, with some reasons in its support.
In determining upon this question a subordinate enquiry presents itself, entitled to notice. Is the denial of a deposit dictated by Spain itself, or is it the unauthorized measure of the intendant at New-Orleans? No doubt whether the one or the other, our right to demand satisfaction, and if withheld, to take it, is equally unimpaired. The responsibility of every government for the conduct of its agents towards other nations is undeniable. But then we should not impute an unjust action by a petty officer, to his nation, which has always appeared anxious to cultivate our friendship, without the most convincing proof. It is certain that if the measure has been determined upon by Spain, no hint of it has been communicated to our minister there, or by her's here. The proclamation of the intendant bears no evidence of its having proceeded from his king.—It on the contrary appears to have been dictated by himself. Its publication in this country is accompanied by information that it was so opposite to the opinion and wishes of the governor, that he doubted whether he would not resist it; and the question, would a petty intendant dare take upon himself the responsibility of hazarding the peace of his nation? is not more unanswerable than another—Would a petty governor dare oppose the known wishes of his king? The Spanish ambassador, who according to the general practice of nations, is the proper organ through whom our government communicates, when applied to upon this subject, disavows the measure as an act of his government—declares his opinion to be, that it was totally unauthorized—and immediately employs all the means in his power to have it corrected. But had Spain taken such a step, I ask those who exultingly ascribe it to her, what motive had she for concealing her design? We have seen that she is liable to repair us any damage we may sustain, even if it were unauthorized. That she would have been obliged to have done, had the act been openly and avowedly her own. If this latter had been the case, perseverance in it would produce war. But war is equally inevitable, if sanctioning the conduct of her intendant, she denies us instant redress; So that whether the measure be her's or her intendant's, the consequences are precisely the same—Satisfaction for the injury or war.
These reasons, with others, which must readily occur, will satisfy the candid that we cannot pronounce with absolute certainty that Spain has wantonly violated her engagements with us. I am willing to admit they are not conclusive; But, conceding for the sake of argument, that it is the result of a deliberate system of policy, let us then enquire whether it is not our duty to attempt a friendly adjustment, before we resort to the greatest of all human evils.
I will say nothing with respect to that construction of the treaty which many of our own enlightened citizens, interested in a contrary interpretation, are of opinion the instrument will bear; because, after having given it the most attentive perusal, I am unable to persuade myself that it is possible to fairly expound it as against our right of deposit. It is, however, evident that if Spain construes it differently from us, the instruments of discussion, not those of war, afford
the only rational means for adjusting the difference.
But the reasons before urged at least prove it doubtful whether we are to attribute the unfriendly measures at Orleans to Spain or her intendant. Shall we then at the expence of a million of money, perhaps a million of men, in a doubtful case, declare war, or in other words seize on Louisiana, when it is probable we may secure every object which our honor or interest demands without it? Shall America, whose finances are not yet recovered from the embarrassment of her revolutionary struggles, again plunge herself into a rash war, rather than wait six months for an object which she has every reason to believe may be obtained without it? Shall republican America, which besides the inducements common to all nations, is led by the nature and genius of her government, to cultivate peace, follow the dreadful example of Europe so justly reprobated, of preferring war to amiable negotiation? Let it not be understood, again I repeat it, that we should yield one single right, natural or acquired. Equally foreign from my intention is it that we should brook an insult, or be played or put off by the arts of negotiation or the intrigues of courts. But while our determination is unalterable to maintain our national dignity and preserve our rights, let us not be hurried precipitately into excesses which we might afterwards have occasion to regret. Let us leave to the wild ambition of princes, the glory of uselessly lavishing the blood and treasure of their country. It should be with a great nation, as it is with a great man—unwilling to believe, but ever ready to avenge any wrongs that are offered. Humble, degraded indeed would be the free people of America if they were capable of receiving an insult from an insignificant intendant. Let us first ascertain that he has the countenance of his master. It will be then time enough to teach the haughty Spaniard that by wresting from him his American possessions, the United States are able to shake the very foundations of his throne. If the result of Mr. Munroe's mission should prove inauspicious, but one opinion will pervade all America. We shall then possess but one mind and one arm. The patriotism of the country will banish all party distinctions, and the breath of every citizen will burn with indignant pride. If the single object of unanimity were alone to be gained by negotiation, its importance would give this policy a decided preference. Instead of a divided people, the consequence of a premature war—instead of bayonets pointed in every direction, against ourselves as well as them, we shall present to the enemy, if an enemy we must have, one united, compact and invincible phalanx. Our eastern brethren will not then complain, as otherwise they might, that their commerce and their cities have been wantonly exposed; but feeling the sympathy which they have already so generously and promptly expressed, they would without a murmur unite in the support of our rights. It must be acknowledged by the most furious advocate for war, that with respect to Kentucky, the failure to designate a place of deposit, could have happened at no period more fortunate. The small portion of taxation which the present wise administration has left on us, enables us to do with much less money than at any former period. The destruction of our grain by the weevil and the small quantity of Tobacco raised last year, lessen very much the principal objects of exportation; and the vessels, which by the unexampled enterprise of our citizens, now float on our rivers, and which, without stopping in their voyage, are able to traverse the widest ocean, will be sufficient to carry all our products to market; with very little aid at least by those which may ascend to Natchez. Before another crop comes round we shall have ascertained our fate. Thus every motive concurs in recommending the adoption of pacific measures. If this view of the subject be correct, we have no cause to complain of the general government. Attentive to every part of the union, we have seen the concern which they have manifested in our behalf. The president has addressed two letters to our governor expressive of his feelings upon this subject. He has appointed an envoy extraordinary to Spain and France, eminent for his abilities, his services, and his attachment to the object of his mission. The house of representatives have passed resolutions which evince their fixed determination to maintain our rights, and upon the application of one of our members, without hesitation directed a suspension of the collection of the very light duties which we owe the treasury. In addition to all these measures, displaying on the part of the federal government, a solicitude for our welfare, which merits the highest gratitude and confidence, most of the states, whose legislatures have met since news of the denial of the place of deposit reached the eastern part of America, have offered their support in the assertion of our rights. Reposing in the wisdom of our administration, and obeying the dictates of prudence, let us hope that Mr. Monroe will accomplish the objects of his mission. Let us not permit designing men, anxious to seize upon any pretext to induce us to withdraw our affections from the present administration, to lead us astray, or to suggest expedients dishonorable to ourselves and dangerous to our country.
Let us await with patience his return—with that silent expectation, which, prepared to meet with joy the news of a happy issue, is, nevertheless, if disappointed, ready to inflict a blow which will let all Europe know, that though difficult to be aroused, America acts with vigor and effect.
A KENTUCKIAN.
GLASS.
SAMUEL & GEORGE TROTTER,
Have received a quantity of 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 } Window Glass.
Also, a large quantity of Pint, Quart, Half Gallon and Gallon } Bottles.
They expect to receive this week a Large and extensive assortment of MERCHANDIZE.
March 8, 1803.
WANTED, A smart active lad as an APPRENTICE
TO THE BOOK-BINDING BUSINESS, Apply at the Book-Store, Lexington, where the highest price will be given for OLD LIBRARIES, and PARCELS of BOOKS.—A supply of BOOKS is expected in a few days.
ALBERT,
WHO was bred by col. John Hopkins, of King and Queen county, Virginia, has lately arrived from him, to my stable in Scott county, and will commence this season the 1st day of April, and may cover mares at 18 dollars on a promissory attested note, payable the 1st day of August ensuing, (when the season will end) which may be discharged with 15 dollars if paid within the season; 9 dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door before the covering of the mare; if she should take the horse a second time, in that case 9 dollars will be demanded, as above, then the mare shall be considered as entitled to the season; 30 dollars to insure a mare to be in foal, but it is to be expressly understood that if any person putting a mare, shall part with her before it is certainly known whether she be in foal or not, shall be answerable for the insurance money; in each case one half dollar to the groom. Large and extensive pasture of clover, blue-grass and timothy, well inclosed, gratis, for mares from any distance exceeding twelve miles—mares will be furnished with corn plentifully for 3s. per week, for all those who may so direct. All imaginable attention will be paid, but will not be answerable for any casualties or escapes that may happen. Boys coming with mares may have their board gratis.
ROBERT SANDERS.
March 7, 1803.
The thorough bred horse ALBERT, was got by Americus, his dam by Wild Air, his grand dam by Vampier, out of col. Braxton's imported mare Kitty Fisher; Americus was got by the imported horse Shark, which was the best race horse that ever came to America; Shark was got by Mask, his dam by Staito's Snap, his grand dam by Marlboro' out of a natural barb mare—Wild Air was got by Fearnought, Fearnought by Regulus, Regulus by the Godolphin Arabian—Vampier was got by Regulus, which was got by the Godolphin Arabian—Kitty Fisher was got by Cade, which was got by the Godolphin Arabian—Albert's dam was the dam of Melazar, Kitty Medley, Minerva, Arnericus and Rosetta, and they have proved themselves to be the best stock in America. Albert will be five years old next April.
JOHN HOPKINS
King & Queen Teste, Wm. Shortridge, February 7 Francis Kerr, John Edwards.
Fayette county,
February court 1803.
ORDERED, That it be advertised in the Kentucky Gazette and Herald, that in the month of April next, this court will proceed to take up and allow all claims which may be produced against the county properly authenticated.
A copy. Teste,
LEVI TODD, C.F.C.

LEXINGTON, MARCH 3.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of information, in the City of Washington, to his correspondent at this place, dated February 9.
“Dispatches have been received at the department of State, from Mr. Livingston, at Paris, importing, that the French government are yet strongly attached to us, that they with nothing derogatory to our interests and independence; that they have received the cession of Louisiana from Spain, but under all the restrictions and limitations imposed on Spain, from treaties existing between us and that nation. This intelligence must quiet many of those apprehensions which have been so industriously circulated; and will disappoint the alarmists. We however, already hear French professions of peace, French honesty and integrity curbed, and spoken of with the greatest acrimony.”
COMMUNICATION.
A publication, signed “A Western American,” appeared in the last number of the Guardian of Freedom. The author, in language coarse and inelegant, and by arguments weak and inconclusive, has labored to disgust the inhabitants of the Western country with their Eastern brethren, and has unequivocally recommended a dismemberment of the Union. At a period like the present, when the administration, by measures the most prompt and judicious, has evinced a tender respect for our violated rights; and when our fellow-citizens in every part of America have vied with each other in expressing their sense of the infraction of our treaty with Spain, the language expressed in that publication, deserves and receives the hearty exertion of every good citizen. Impressed with a belief that the author was a proper subject for judicial animadversion, the attorney general has required his name, which has been furnished by the editor. It is the province of a court to decide on the criminality of the publication, and on that point, it would be improper, at present, to hazard a single remark. We earnestly request that our fellow-citizens of the Eastern States may remain perfectly assured, that we repose entire confidence in our administration, are grateful for the sensibility manifested in asserting our rights, and are nearly unanimous in sentiments of inflexible attachment to the Union.
BANK NOTES FORGED.
The public are cautioned to be careful in receiving Five Dollar Bank Notes, in imitation of those issued by the bank of Baltimore, dated in July 1799, with the alphabetical letter X at the top. They are well executed, and the paper imposing; the signatures of the President and Cashier will discover the forgery, if properly attended to. These Notes are supposed to be fabricated in Kentucky, and that some persons are now here endeavoring to pass them. It would be doing a commendable action to apprehend and bring before a magistrate all such persons.
Balt. pap.
LONDON, December 14.
A letter from the Hague states, that though the ships have arrived at Helvoetsluys, to embark the French troops in Holland for Louisiana, their embarkation has been suddenly prevented by an unexpected order from Paris. The letter adds, that since Lord Whitworth's arrival at Paris, great doubts are entertained upon the subject of this expedition to Louisiana.
The rumors of the destruction of Constantinople are, we are happy to state, not confirmed. Private letters mention that, the shock of an earthquake was felt in that city, but it does not say, that any very great damage was done. It is certain, however, that it has been severe in its effects in other parts of the Turkish empire. The Ionian sea was violently agitated on the day it took place, and the island of Ithaca was laid waste. It was felt at Moscow, where several houses were thrown down.
A private letter from Paris says—“Some very important changes, definitive or temporary, here is said to be on the point of being carried into effect. They are said to be founded on the last constitution, but, how they can be reconciled with that, or any other constitution, it would be difficult to explain. The question has been for some days before the Senate, which after long discussion, has come to an affirmative resolution, on ‘the propriety of changing certain denominations.’ This resolution may be said to have passed with unanimity, as the Senator Lanjuinais stood alone in resisting the innovation. The object is to proclaim the first consul emperor of the Gauls, Cisalpine, or Italian republic being to form an integral part of his empire. Cambacérès is to be named Grand Chancellor; and another high office, not yet specified, is to be conferred on the third consul. There are to be many subordinate changes, the particulars of which have not yet transpired. The plan is announced from the Bureau of the council of state, and from those of the different ministries. It has occasioned a lively sensation even in the languid bosoms of the again be at large to pester mankind.”
Parisians. The opinions are different on this subject; but, generally speaking, the measure is received with approbation. The rich proprietors and creditors of the state see more stability in the title of emperor than in that of consul. The mass of the people are pleased with the novelty, and the bonapartist anticipates the splendours of the new appointment. Some of the proscribed politicians seem to think also that the respect will be given to title which has been refused to talent.
A private letter from Paris says, that a new expedition of not less than 20,000 men, is about to be sent from France to St. Domingo.
December 28.
By letters from Malaga, we are informed, that the Constellation, American frigate, had just arrived from Toulon, after a short passage, and that the French were then arming every thing they could with the utmost activity in that port. The captain of the Constellation said, “That he had been treated with much greater civility and attention by the French than formerly, and that they seem now to wish to conciliate the friendship of the Americans.” Nothing more probable, if they intend going to war with us.
ROTTERDAM, Dec. 7.
Various letters seem to confirm the report that Constantinople, if not totally destroyed by the late earthquake, has at least suffered very considerably.
We hear from the Hague that the Dutch ships of war which are to transport the French troops to Louisiana, & to protect them on their passage, are completely armed and equipped, and are now ready to sail from Helvoetsluys. Gen. Victor and all his staff officers will take their passage, on board the admiral's ship. The other officers, civil & military, will have their accommodation for the voyage on board others of the ships of war. The troops consisting of six battalions of Infantry, several detachments of Dragoons, and one detachment of Artillery, will sail in the transports. Gen. Victor is said to have given public notice at the Hague, of his intention to sail within a few days. The French troops have not yet entered the Hague. New orders are expected from Paris, in regard to this movement.
GLASGOW, January 4.
Both houses of parliament adjourned on Wednesday till the third of February. A conference took place between the first consul and the Helvetic deputies on the 12th ultimo. The first consul made an address to the deputies, in which he lays much about their title to independence, and freedom from taxes, whilst he prohibits them from an intercourse with Great Britain. “With England the Swiss must enter into no treaty,” and points out to them the only means of becoming great, “by forming two departments of France.—For the maintenance of an independent central government, by the invincible harmony of nature, your country is two poor. Thus while the first consul would caress the Swiss into a belief that they are independent, he tells them that, that independence rests on his will, and consists in obeying his mandates. Such are freedom and independence in jargon which enters into the new vocabulary of France.”
By letters from Trinidad to a gentleman in town, we are happy to learn that that island since the preliminaries of peace were signed has had an increase of no less a number than 10,000 new settlers.
PARIS, December 10.
We learn from Algiers, under the date of the 8th November, that on the day before, at three quarters past eleven in the morning, the horizon being very cloudy, the air hot, and the sea somewhat agitated by a light south west wind, a dreadful earthquake was felt. The shock was so violent that every one thought for more than 40 seconds he should be buried under the wrecks of the houses vertically destroyed. A great number of the inhabitants hurried thro' the city gates. Several houses were damaged; almost all have crevices. At 6 leagues from Algiers, on the side of Belida, a village of 200 houses was destroyed, and all its inhabitants perished. The Aga went out with his troops to the spot.—Two English sail of the line felt the shock strong at 30 miles from land. Several shocks were again felt in the night and on the morning of the 9th. All the European families are encamped in the fields under tents.
LOUISVILLE, February 24.
Mr S. VAIL,
Sir, This day I received a letter from a friend, residing at new Madrid, under date of the 24th ultimo, which contains the following highly important information.
G. WILSON.
Louisville, 22d Feb. 1803.
“On the 16th inst. was brought to this place in irons, Samuel Mason and four of his sons, and a fellow who calls himself Taylor, but who is supposed to be that notorious villain and murderer, Harpe. I expect they will never again be at large to pester mankind.”
FRANKFORT, March 3. The following very important information was obligingly communicated to us this morning by the honorable John Brown, who arrived from Washington City on Tuesday evening:—Two days before he left the seat of government, (which was on the 14th ult.) dispatches, had been received from Mr. Livingston, our ambassador at Paris, in which it is stated, that in consequence of a diplomatic note presented by him on the subject of the late irregular proceeding at New Orleans, he received assurances from the French minister of foreign affairs, that France would respect the rights of America—that the had received Louisiana from Spain, subject to such stipulations as are contained in our treaties with that power,—and that she wished to cultivate, with the Americans, a spirit of harmony and good will. The French minister further assured Mr. Livingston, that as soon as the First Consul arrived, (who was expected in Paris the next day) an official note, containing these sentiments, should be delivered to him to forward to his government.
No doubt can be entertained of the authenticity of this intelligence, as Mr. Brown received it from the President himself, and has authorized us to make it public. Mr. Jefferson further observed that altho' the re-establishment of things on their former footing, was all we had a right to demand—experience had shewn it would not be sufficient to ensure the protection of the western commerce, or to restore confidence to the minds of our citizens—the government would therefore make every exertion in its power to obtain one entire side of the river Mississippi.
Of the probable success of such a negotiation, all are at liberty to form their own conjectures—but un candid must be that mind, and depraved that heart, that could propose to raise the standard of revolt against a government, which has not lost a moment to endeavor to redress the grievances of which we justly complain.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
IN pursuance of a decree of the honorable the Paris District Court, pronounced at the last November term of the said court, in a suit wherein James Morrison, is complainant, and John and Samuel Cook, and William and James Coleman, are defendants, will be exposed to sale in the town Cynthia, at the house of Samuel Jameson, on the fifth day of April next, for ready money, the following described property, viz.—The house and lot in the town of Cynthia, formerly occupied by Abraham Thompson, and since by the defendant Samuel Cook—also, one lot or parcel of land situate in said town, bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the corner of A. Thompson's lot on Main-street, thence North 26 feet to Samuel Dougherty's corner, thence East 280 feet to his East corner, thence South 26 feet, thence West 280 feet to the beginning, being part of lot No. 35—also lot No. 110 in the said town, on Main-street—also one out lot adjoining said town, No. 1, containing 4 acres, beginning on the line of George Hamilton, at a stake, and running thence 40 poles East to a stake, thence South 13 poles to Samuel Jameson's corner of his out lot, thence West 49 poles with his line to a stake, thence North to the beginning—also the house & lot formerly occupied by Abraham Thompson, and lately by Samuel Cook, situated in said town—also, one moiety of that tract of land, containing 333 acres lying on Sellers' and Fleet runs, waters of the South Fork of Licking—also two lots or parcels of ground lying in the said town of Cynthia, being numbered 5 and 20, being half-acre lots—also, a moiety of lots number 13 & 14, being half-acre lots, situate in said town—also, all that lot or parcel of ground, adjoining the said town, on the East side, being numbered 3, containing 4 acres—and also, all that tract or parcel of land, containing 666 2-3 acres, situate and lying and being in Hardin county, on the West Branch of Bear creek, the second big branch below a large Clay Lick on the said creek, to satisfy the said complainant the sum of £854 12 11 3-4 with interest and costs. The foregoing property by virtue of which the mortgaged property is decreed to be sold, are lodged in the office of said District Court.
RICHARD HENDERSON, } Committee. SAML. McMULLIN, GEORGE READING JOHN WALL, & GUYAN MORRISON,
THE SUBSCRIBER,
Has for Sale a number of MULES, Which he will sell low for Cash, and will have some of them at the next court in Lexington, for sale at public auction. JEREMIAH STRODE. March 8th, 1803.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
IN pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the town of Lexington, the out lots in said town of the following numbers, viz. No. 35, 61, 81 and 89, will be sold or leased for a term of years, to the highest bidder, at the court-house in said town, on the first Monday in May next, at 12 o'clock. The terms will be made known on that day.
JOHN BRADFORD, } Comrs. JOSEPH HUDSON, JOHN M. BOGGS, March 7th, 1803. 2m
The Imported English Horse,
SPREAD EAGLE,
WILL cover this season in Lexington, at Thirty Dollars Cash, each mare, and One Dollar to the groom; or approved notes from such persons as can be strictly relied on, payable on or before the first of September following. The season to commence the twentieth of March, and continue to the first of September 1803—Spread Eagle and Sterling are brothers from fire, and out of sitters—he is of superior size—bone, blood, and beauty inferior to none—He is a beautiful bay, neatly sixteen hands high; well proved as a race horse—running four mile heats with twelve stone on his back, as appears from the Racing Calendar, New Market, London, from the years 1795, to 1798—after which he is there noted, sent to America to Colonel John Hoomes, in Virginia, at the Bowling Green; where he the last season, that he made there, covered two hundred and thirty four mares in preference to any imported horse in that state. I will furnish good pasture gratis for mares that come a distance, and every attention will be paid them, but will not be responsible in case of accidents or escapes. The mares may be furnished with grain and Red Clover, &c. if required by the proprietor, and at his expense.—Mares warranted to be in foal, at Fifty Dollars the season. Wm. T. BANTON.
SPREAD EAGLE.
HE was bred by Sir Frank Standish, Bart. was got by Volunteer, his dam by Highlander, grand dam by Engineer, out of the dam of Bay Malton and Treasurer—he was got by Cade, out of the Lass of the Mill, by Old Traveller—Young Greyhound—Partner—Woodcock—Croft's Bay Barb—Makeleis Brimmer—Son of Doddsworth—Burton Barb Mare.
Spread Eagle, in New Market Craven Meeting, 1795, being the first time he ever started, won a Sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, hundred feet across the Flat, (7 subscribers) beating Mr. Dawson's Diamond, and two others. In the following meeting he won the second class of the Prince's stakes of 100 guineas each, beating lord Egremont's brother to Calomel, & three others. At Epsom Spring Meeting, same year, he won the Derby Stakes of 50 guineas each, hundred feet, (45 subscribers) beating with the greatest ease, Caustic, Pelter, Diamond, Viret, &c. after which he was taken very ill with the distemper, and never recovered his form of racing, which, 'till then, was allowed to be most capital.
In 1796, he won a Sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, at York, (8 subscribers) and was second for the great Subscription there, beating Sober Robin.
In 1798, at New Market, he came second for the Craven Stakes, when twelve started, beating Druid, Gas, Bennington, &c. and won the King's plate of 100 guineas, carrying 12st. the Round Course, beating Bennington, and lord G. H. Cavendish's Bay Horse by Jupiter. March 1, 1803.
TAKEN up by EDWARD BRADLEY, living on Somerset, near Mount Sterling, in Montgomery county, a BAY HORSE, five years old next spring, about 14 and a half hands high, has a blaze face, both hind feet and legs white, a white stripe on the right fore foot above his fetlock; no brand perceivable; appraised 131. 10s. Before me, WILL. O'REAR. January 10, 1803.
TAKEN up by GEORGE SKILLORN, in Lincoln county, on the Hanging Fork of Dick's river, six miles west of Stanford, one SORREL MARE,
Six years old this spring, fifteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock with C or O, and the same on the off shoulder, shod before—appraised to 100 dollars this 1st day of February 1803. VAL. PEYTON.
MEDLEY,
A FULL bred horse, will stand at my stable in Scott county, near Georgetown, and will be let to mares at Five Dollars the leap, to be paid when the mare is covered; Ten Dollars the season, which may be discharged with Hemp, delivered at any rope walk in Lexington, or Whiskey, at the market price, delivered at my house, if paid within the season; or Twenty Dollars to insure a mare to be with foal. As I am not in immediate want of money, those that choose to put their mares to the season or insurance, if they will send their notes with the mare for the amount, until we can sell our produce to greater advantage down the river. If any of those mares put by insurance should prove not to be with foal, their notes shall be returned. Any person putting five mares shall have one gratis. The season will commence on the 10th of March, and expire on the 10th of August. Good pasture gratis, for mares that may come more than 20 miles. Great care will be taken, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
MEDLEY is near sixteen hands high, elegantly formed, his mettle & activity equal with any horse whatever. I have the following certificate in my possession, signed by forty-five respectable gentlemen, in Virginia, to prove him a good foal getter.
WE do certify, that we believe the stud horse Medley, sold by Capt. Valentine Johnson, of Orange county, Virginia, to Maj. Rodes Thomson, of Scott county, and state of Kentucky, is as good and sure a foal getter as ever stood amongst us; his colts are fine large and promising.
Given under our hands this 7th day of December 1802.
MEDLEY was got by Hart's old imported Medley, his dam by the old imported horse Aristotle, his grand dam by the old imported horse Fearnought, out of a mare imported by Col. Baylor.
RODES THOMSON.
28th February, 1803. Medley has always stood in Virginia, at fifteen dollars the season, paid by new-year's day, or ten dollars paid within the season.
OLD COMET,
Or better known by
M'KINNEY ROAN,
Will stand at my house this season, seven miles from Lexington, and two miles from Bryan's station, and cover mares at 7 dollars paid by the 1st October, or 6 dollars within the season. Any person putting five mares, shall have them at 5 dollars each—3 dollars the leap, and 10 to insure. Hemp, country linen, whiskey, brandy and beef cattle, will be received.
FRANCIS SMITH.
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING issued Proposals for publishing in Lexington, a Newspaper to be entitled the INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, & WEEKLY ADVERTIZER, request those gentlemen who hold Subscription Papers, for the purpose of procuring subscribers, to return them by the 10th inst. in order that arrangements may be made for its publication. JOSEPH CHARLESS, FRANCIS PENISTON. Lexington, March 1, 1803.
WANTED
A QUANTITY OF
TALLOW & SUGAR,
Enquire of the Printer.
ELIZABETHTOWN, Feb. 15.
DIED,
In this town, on Saturday last, in the 86th year of his age, Mr. Matthew Green, Printer. He was a native of Great Britain, and arrived in America in the year 1745. He is supposed to be the oldest printer in this country, having followed the business 72 years. His long residence here has rendered him generally known among the professors of the Typographical art; by those of his particular acquaintance he will be much lamented. In the year 1784, Mr. Kollock, editor of the New-Jersey Journal, took him from the poor house in New-York, and has supported him ever since. He was affectionate and grateful for the benefits he received from his Maker, through the agency of the family he lived in. In the year 1797, he lost the use of his legs, by which calamity he was rendered unable to walk, and had not been out of the house from that period until his demise; and in 1798 he was struck blind. His mental faculties were unimpaired, and he enjoyed a greater degree of health than is the common lot of mankind, who arrive in his advanced age.

The following beautiful lines were occasioned by a visit to Whittlebury Forest, Northamptonshire, in August, 1800.
ADDRESSED TO HIS CHILDREN, By Robert Bloomfield.
GENIUS of the forest shades! Lend thy pow'r, and lend thine ear! A stranger trod thy lonely glades, Amidst thy dark and bounding deer: Inquiring childhood claims the verse: O! let them not inquire in vain; Be with me while I thus rehearse The glories of thy sylvan reign.
Thy dells by wintry currents worn, Secluded haunts, now dear to me! From all but nature's converse borne, No ear to hear nor eye to see. Their honor'd leaves the green oaks reard, And crown'd the upland's graceful swell; While answ'ring thro' the vale was heard Each distant heifer's tinkling bell.
Hail, greenwood shades! that stretching far, Defy e'en summer's noontide pow'r, When August, in his burning car, Withholds the cloud, withholds the show'r. The deep-ton'd low for either hill, Down hazel aisles and arches green, (The herd's rude tracks from rick to rill) Roar'd echoing thro' the solemn scene.
From my charm'd heart the numbers sprung, Tho' birds had ceas'd the choral lay: I pour'd wild raptures from my tongue, And gave delicious tears their way. Then, darker shadows seeking still, Where human foot had seldom stray'd, I read aloud to every hill Sweet Emma's Love, "the Nut-brown Maid."
Shaking his matted mane on high, The gazing colt would raise his head; Or tim'rous doe would rushing fly, And leave to me her grassy bed: Where, as the azure sky appear'd Thro' bow'rs of ev'ry varying form, 'Midst the deep gloom methought I heard The daring progress of the storm.
How would each sweeping pond'rous bough Reft when straight the whirlwind cleaves, Dashing its strength'ning eddies thro' A foaming wilderness of leaves! How would the prone descending shower From the green canopy rebound! How would the lowland torrents pour! How deep the pealing thunder found!
But peace was there—no lightnings bliz'd! No clouds obscur'd the face of heav'n; Down each green op'ning while I gaz'd My thoughts to home and you were given. O, tender minds! in life's gay morn Some clouds must dim our coming day; Yet, bootless pride and falshood scorn And peace, like this, shall cheer your way.
Now at the dark wood's stately side, Well pleas'd I met the sun again: Here fleeting fancy travell'd wide! My leaf was destin'd to the main: For many an oak lay stretch'd at length, Whose trunks with bark no longer sheath'd, Had reach'd their full meridian strength Before your father's father breath'd!
Perhaps they'll many a conflict brave, And many a dreadful storm defy; Then groaning o'er the adverse wave, Bring home the flag of victory. Go, then, proud oaks! we meet no more! Go grace the scenes to me denied, The white cliffs round my native shore, And the loud ocean's swelling tide.
"Genius of the forest shades!" Sweet, from the heights of thy domain, When the grey ev'ning shadow fades, To view the country's golden grain: To view the gleaming village spire 'Midst distant groves unknown to me; Groves, that grown bright in borrow'd fire, Bow o'er the peopled vales to the!
Where was thy elsin train that play Round Wake's huge oak, their fav'rite tree? May a poor son of song thus say, Why were they not reveal'd to me! Yet smiling fairies left behind, Affection brought you to my view, To love and tenderness resign'd, I sat me down and thought of you.
When morning fill unclouded rose, Refresh'd with sleep & joyous dreams, Where fruitful fields with woodlands close, I traced the births of various streams. From beds of clay, here creeping ills, Unseen to parent Ouse, would steal; Or gushing from the northward hills, Would glitter thro' Touts' winding dale.
But ah! ye cooling springs farewell! Herds! I no more your freedom share;
But long my grateful tongue shall tell What brought your gazing stranger there. "Genius of the forest shades, "Lend thy pow'r, and lend thine ear;" Let dreams full lengthen thy long glades, And bring thy peace and silence here. DIVERSITY.
Original. A coxcomical chap, who wished to be thought wise, one day pretending to have his recollection on the sketch to remember some occurrence, struck his forehead several times with his hand. A young lady present, told him it was unnecessary to knock, for there was no- body within.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY last spring, a negro man, named
A BARTLET, Supposed to be about twenty five years of age, five feet eight or ten inches high, uncommonly stout and broad across the shoulders, very dark complexion, his eyes sunk deep in his head, and when spoken to ge- nerally puts on a smile, but at other times he has a thoughtful ill look, and possessing a great share of cunning acquiescence.
He was formerly owned by col. William Montgomery of Lincoln county Kentucky, and brought from thence by Henry Hall of Shelby county, in the year 1801.
I have been informed he was taken up on the Tennessee river by a de- tachment of troops under the com- mand of capt. Purdy, and was put in irons; that officer for reasons but known to himself, thought proper to release him and keep him as a wai- ter a considerable time, until he arrived in the neighbourhood of Nashville. The fellow then left him on being threatened with cha- stisement. It is not known where he aims to go, but it is believed to Kentucky to his former place of re- sidence, or the North Western side of the Ohio.
Any person who will apprehend and deliver the said Negro to the subscriber shall receive the above reward of One Hundred Dollars.
ABNER GREEN. Natchez, 18th } January, 1803. } 6w
FOR SALE, A LIKELY YOUNG
NEGRO MAN, BETWEEN 25 and 30 years of age. —He is a good house servant, and un- derstands farming—his only failing is, that he is too fond of strong drink. For terms &c. enquire of
THOMAS HART. Lexington, February 14.
DALLAM'S FORT.
THE subscriber has possessed himself of the valuable land in the Forks of Red river, and purposes to lay out near 1000 Acres in a Town. He has travelled through a great part of Kentucky and Tennessee. Observed with attention the soil, produce, situation & water courses, & he is confident here is not a spot in the whole that possesses advantages equal to this for a town. It is situ- ated on the only constant and pure streams for water works, in a fine healthy and fertile country.
The day is not far distant when a new state must arise and be added to the union out of Kentucky and Ten- nessee—and the seat of government must be at or adjacent to this spot, because it is not far from the centre; is free from miasquitoes (the pest of man and beast,) and from the disor- ders incident to a nearer approach to the Cumberland river.
From this spot is a navigation to the Ohio and Back, within a few miles of the eddy waters of Cum- berland and Ohio; the settlement around, and the improvements al- ready made are the best, and most extensive in the county. On and near to this spot, are three houses for public worship, a forge, two saw mills, two grist mills, and a fulling mill, and the only merchant mill on a constant stream in the county and seats for 100 more. The public roads are in every direction near to and from this spot—And the legisla- ture of the state has established an inspection of Tobacco, Flour and Hemp at this place—And there is now a school kept.
The discerning inhabitants must see their interest in becoming propri- etors of lots in this town; it will add immediately to their wealth, convenience and happiness; houses alone are wanted to populate it with industrious mechanics and mer- chants. A plan will soon be made out & the time of public sale of lots be made known.
RICHD. DALLAM. Logan county, Jan. 4th.
LIFE OF GEN. WASHINGTON. THE SUBSCRIBER, Having purchased of the honorable Bullrod Washington, the Copy- Right of the HISTORY OF THE LATE GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMIES OF NORTH AMERICA, During the War which effected THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR COUNTRY, AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Has it now in his power to offer the Public the following PROPOSALS For publishing it by subscription.
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PUBLIC NOTICE. IS hereby given, that the sales of the balance of lands in the counties of Fayette and Jessamine, are postponed until the second Mon- day in March, where due attend- ance will be given by GEORGE MANSELL. 19 Feb. 1803.
JOHN JORDAN JUN. Has just received and is now opening, A large and well chosen assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Consisting of the following articles, viz.
Superfine, Fine & Common Cloths, Cassimers, Swansdowns, Striped and plain Coatings, Rose and striped Blankets, Fancy and Constitution Cords, Velvets and Thicksets, Camblets, Wildbores, Moreens, Jones's and Durants, Callimancoes, Bombazens and Bombazetts, Checks and Cotton Stripes, Jeans and Fustians, Boglepoers, Plain, Clouded and Striped Nan- keens, Ginghams, Dimities, Merfalle's Vesting, Mantuas, Lutestrings, Taffeties, Senchews, Sattins and Pelongs. Persians, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambricks, Cambric, Jaconet, Lappet and Book Mullins, Do. do. do. Tambored do. Jaconet and Book Mullin Handker- chiefs. Do. Border'd Shawls, Bandanna, India, Pullicat, Romall & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Silk Shawls, Cotton do. Cotton Romall Handkerchiefs. Linen & Cotton Pocket Handker- chiefs.
Coarse Mullins, Silk and Cotton Hose, Ribbands. Gloves, Laces and Edgings, Sewing Silk, Thread and Tapes, Turkey Red, Groceries, Stationary, Hardware, Cutlery and Saddlery, Queens and Glass wares, 6d. 8d. 1od. and 2od. Nails and Brads, Callings.
ALL of which they are determin- ed to sell at the most reduced prices for CASH, COUNTRY LINEN or HEMP. N. B. Those indebted to JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. or JOHN JORDAN JUN. either by bond, note or book account, are request- ed to come and pay off the same, as it is not reasonable further indul- gence should be given. July 1st, 1802.
FOR SALE For Cash, or on Credit, 2000 Acres of LAND, Situate, lying and being in the county of Bourbon, in the forks of Brush creek and Hinkston near Mil- lerburg, entered on a military war- rant early in 1780, surveyed and pa- tented in the name of Joseph Chew, and by said Chew, conveyed in trust to Robert and John Watts, of the city of New-York. The good qua- lity and convenient situation of this tract of Land is so generally known, that a particular description would be unnecessary, as it is presumable those inclined to purchase will ex- amine it. It will be divided if requi- red.
The subscriber will sell it at pri- vate sale, and if not disposed of soon- er, it will be offered publicly at the Paris District court in March next, where the title papers by application may be seen, and due attendance will be given by H. TAYLOR, Attorney for Robt. & John Watts. 30th Oct. 1802.
THE AUTHOR of the KENTUC- KY ENGLISH GRAMMAR, pre- sents his most grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the notice which they have been pleased to take of his humble at- tempt to facilitate the grammatical in- struction of youth, and hopes for a con- tinuance of their patronage to a second edition, which he has just published with considerable improvements, in conformi- ty to the original plan.
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BRUSH MAKING.
Eighteen Pence per pound, will be given for COMBED HOGS' BRISTLES By the subscriber, who will in the course of a short time, have all kinds of
BRUSHES For sale, on more reasonable terms, and will warrant them as good, if not superior to any brought or im- ported here. He hopes the people of this state, will pay some attention to saving them, or have it done by their domestics, in order to encour- age manufactures in their own country, particularly as they are an article so easily saved. They will answer as well taken off after the hogs are scalded, as be- fore, and those of a hog one year old will do, that is, all that are brittle, short and long—I will take them uncombed, the price agreeable to the situation they are in.
JAS. C. RAMSAY, Brush Maker, At Mr. Wm. Edwards's opposite Mr. Bradford's Printing Office, on Main Street. Lexington, Oct. 4th 1802.
TAKEN up by Edmund Hocka- day, Clarke county, on the waters of Howard's creek,
A GRAY MARE, Three or four years old next spring, a mealy face, a snip on her nose, about fifteen and a half hands high, no perceivable brand, docked and shod before; appraised to go dol- lars.
GEORGE C. TAYLOR. 7th Feb. 1803.
Bourbon county. TAKEN up by John Robinson, living on the head waters of Town- send, a BAY MARE, three years old, about 14 1-2 hands high, a blaze face and four white feet; appraised to £4 10, before Tho. Jones.
Attest * THO. ARNOLD, C. B. C.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT whereas I did, on the 21st day of April 1798, purchase of Na- thaniel Foster of Fleming county, a certain tract or parcel of land, ly- ing on the waters of Fleming creek, for which land I passed my bond to the said Foster, for one hundred and four pounds, payable the first day of January 1803, and as the said Foster has not nor cannot make me a deed for the said land, this is therefore to forewarn every person or persons, from taking an assignment on the said bond, as I am determined not to pay any part thereof until legal- ly compelled.
WILLIAM WHEATLY, sen.
Clarke County, October Term, 1802. Robert Clark, sen. compl't.
AGAINST David Bullock, Josias Bullock and Andrew M'Calla & Co. defend'ts. UPON AN INJUNCTION, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Josias Bullock not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this common- wealth, on the motion of the complain- ant, by his counsel, it is ordered that unless the said defendant do appear here on the second day of the next March term and answer the com- plainant's bill the same will be taken pro confesso—that a copy of this or- der be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of this county, and that another copy be published at the door of the Stone meeting-house on Howard's creek some Sunday imme- diately after divine service.
A copy, Teste D. BULLOCK, c. c. q. s.
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