Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1803-12-13 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o . 900.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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.
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 Macconn.
Lexington, March 14, 1803.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND,
CONVEYED by John Fowler Esq. 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 Paterson—also, 1700 acres in Campbell county, part of a survey in the name of Jacob Ruffammon, 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.
200 Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending the fellow who stopped the Post-rider, this morning, about 9 o'clock, three miles this side of Paris, K. and took from him
THE MAIL.
HE is supposed to be about 25 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high and slender made; had on a blue cloth coat, cotton overalls and black hat.
In behalf of the Post Master General, JOHN JORDAN JUN. P. M. Lexington, K. Lexington, Nov. 3d, 1803.
STRAYED
FROM my farm about ten days ago, a small SORREL FILLY, 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 FILLY, rather taller than the sorrel, no brand or flesh mark on either recollectable. A reasonable reward will be given to have them sent home, or notice given where they are to be found.
ROBERT BARR.
Fayette, May 27, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A MERCHANT MILL SAW MILL, and DISTILLERY,
SITUATE on the waters of Silver creek, in Madison county, about six miles from the court-house, and ten miles from the Kentucky river, to which is annexed 140 acres of
LAND.
The stream and seat are equal to any in the state, and the mills and distillery in prime order. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
ROBERT PORTER.
Madison county } Oct. 1st, 1803. tf
LEXINGTON & FRANKFORT
STAGE.
THE public are respectfully informed, that my Stage Coach will start from Mr. Bradley's Inn, Lexington, every Monday and Friday morning at day-break; and from Frankfort, every Tuesday and Saturday at noon.—Passengers may engage places at 95. each allowing 10lb. baggage, and 1-2 cents per lb. for extra baggage.
J. No. KENNEDY.
Lexington, 10th Oct. 1803.
TOBACCO WANTED.
LEWIS SANDERS & Co.
WANT to purchase a quantity of
INSPECTED TOBACCO.
At any of the ware-houses on the Kentucky river.
They have on hand a very good and extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Calculated to suit the country—among which are the following Fall or Winter Goods:—Superfine, Common and Coarse Cloths, Calimeres, Swan-downs, Fries, Mixed, Blue, Drab and Blue Coatings, Pains, Halthicks, Velvets, Fancy Cords and Thicksets.
Lexington.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Whereas, I am legally authorized by power of attorney, granted by John Wilson of Philadelphia, and dated the 15th of September, 1803, to make leases of two tracts of land, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Thomas Franklin, lying upon the waters of Kentucky river; the one containing, by survey dated the 3d day of August, 1784, 116,650 acres—the other, by survey dated the 21st of the same month and year, containing 108,344 acres, to such persons as may be desirous of settling on such lands, and upon such terms as are limited by the said power of attorney. Therefore I hereby give notice, that application can be made to me in Lexington, where I will be ready to act agreeably to the powers in me vested, as relates to the making of such deeds and grants as may be required.
By virtue of the powers vested in me, I hereby forewarn all persons from cutting timber, working salt-petre caves, salt-water springs, coal mines or minerals of any description, without they are authorised by special contract; or in any manner trespassing on the above lands, as any person offending herein, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
JOHN M. BOGGS.
Lexington, 15th Oct. 1803.
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. }
NEGROES FOR SALE.
FOR sale for Cash, a Negro Man about 30 years of age, stout, active, and is a good waggoner. Also, his wife, about 25 years of age, who is a good house servant, with her child of 11 months. They can be well recommended as valuable, honest slaves. For particulars apply to the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, 4 miles from Paris.
JOHN SOPER.
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. Prentiss. 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.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18s. per hundred weight, given for clean linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington.
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 WARES.
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 WHOLESALE or RETAIL, may depend on getting much greater bargains than have been heretofore sold in this state.
15th August, 1803.
WANTS EMPLOY,
A PERSON who wishes to be at such business of writing, as occurs for a Merchant's counting house, or in records. Enquire at this Office.
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. tf
NOTICE.
SHALL attend the commissioners appointed by Clarke county court, on Tuesday the 20th of December next, at William Farrow's improvement, on Grassy Lick, made in the year 1775, and then to proceed to establish the specialty of said improvement and calls of an entry of 1000 acres of land, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of William Farrow; and do such other things as are agreeable to law. Should the business not be completed on that day, will be continued from day to day by adjournment, until finished.
WILL FARROW,
Attorney in fact for WILLIAM FARROW. November the 24th, 1803.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Sunday morning, the 25th inst. an Apprentice Lad to the shoemaking business, named
William Perrin,
about 18 years old, near 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of slender make, light complexion, and has remarkable large and very rough hands for one of his age. Took with him a new wool hat, one round about blue cotton jacket, 1 do. of blue linen, 1 blue cotton vest, 1 do. clouded dimity, 1 pair striped cotton pataoons, 1 pair blue linsey overalls, 2 country linen old shirts, 1 pair gray woolen socks, and 1 pair half worn shoes. Whoever will apprehend and secure said apprentice, so that I get him again, shall be handsomely rewarded.
HUGH CRAWFORD.
Lexington, 28th Nov. 1803.
HOG'S BRISTLES WANTED,
One shilling and three pence per pound will be given in cash, for good, clean, well combed HOG'S BRISTLES, by the subscriber, at his shop at the corner of Main Cross Street and Short Street, Lexington; where he carries on
BRUSH MAKING in all its various branches. Any person may be supplied with all kinds of BRUSHES, either wholesale or retail, at a much lower price than any heretofore ever sold in Kentucky, and of a better quality than any brought from Philadelphia. He hopes it will be the study of every good citizen to encourage this manufacture. He still continues carrying on WINDSOR CHAIR & WHEEL making as usual.
ROBERT HOLMES.
Lexington, Oct. 17th, 1803.
TO BE SOLD,
On a Credit of Five Years, Or to be Rented for the same time, That Valuable TRACT OF LAND, OF 1000 acres, on the waters of North Elkhorn, eight miles from Lexington, and about four from Georgetown, formerly well known by the name of the Bryan Spring tract, being part of an old Military Survey—It is equal in quality to any land in the state of Kentucky, and is well watered and timbered—there are about 150 acres well cleared & fenced & divided into convenient fields & lots, 20 acres of meadow, besides lots of clover and blue grass—there is a large, elegant brick house, two stories high, with three rooms on a floor; also a kitchen, two stories high, together with a good spring house, corn house, stables, &c.—There is convenient to the dwelling house, a never failing spring of excellent water. The above land is in the vicinity of some valuable merchant mills. For further information respecting this tract of land, those disposed to purchase may enquire of the Hon. John Breckinridge, now at the city of Washington, to John Pope Esq. in Lexington, or to the subscriber on the premises.
WALTER WARFIELD.
October 10th, 1803.
CASH,
Will be given for GOOD BARLEY, Delivered at my Brew House in Lexington.
GEORGE A. WEBER,
Baker & Brewer.
Oct. 29, 1803. 3w
PROPOSALS
By DANIEL BRADFORD, For Printing by Subscription, THE POLYANTHOS;
OR KENTUCKY ELEGANT SELECTIONS;
CONSISTING OF ESSAYS, ORATIONS, DIALOGUES, AND HISTORICAL ANECDOTES. The whole extracted from the most celebrated authors, inculcating the purest principles of morality, and displaying excellent models of style and language.
FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS
By SAMUEL WILSON, Author of the Kentucky English Grammar
CONDITIONS.
I. The work will consist of at least 250 pages. II. It will be printed with a neat type, on good Kentucky paper, bound. III. The price to subscribers will be 1 dollar and 25 cents a copy, one-half paid at the time of subscribing, the remainder on the delivery of the work.
IV. It will be put to press as soon as 500 subscribers are obtained & finished with all possible dispatch.
A few copies of the REVISED LAWS
Of Kentucky, Handsomely bound and lettered, may be had at this office. The GENERAL INSTRUCTOR May likewise be had.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (state of Ohio) about 23 miles below Limestone, including the mouth of Bear creek, and extending up the river 1519 perches to the mouth of Maple creek. One of these tracts containing 1400 acres, was granted to Gen. John Nevill; the other containing 2222 acres, granted to Genl. Daniel Morgan. A large proportion of each of these tracts, is river bottom of the first quality, on which are several improvements; the balance excellent upland well watered and timbered. The lines of survey will be shown by Jonathan Taylor, or Peter Demoss, who live on the lands.
I will sell on a long credit, on the interest being paid annually—For further information enquire of James Morrison, in Lexington, Kentucky, who is in possession of a draught descriptive of the surveys, or the subscriber in Pittsburgh.
PRESLEY NEVILL.
Oct. 8, 1803.
NOTE.—That on the second Monday in January next, it being the ninth day of the month, I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Mason, at the mouth of Adam's run, a branch of the North Fork of Licking, emptying into said fork on the North East side; then and there to establish certain calls of two entries, viz. one entry of 1000 acres, in the name of John Dulin, entered September the ninth, 1780, opposite to the mouth of Adam's run, and to run down Licking to the first narrows, and back for quantity; and one entry of 500 acres in the name of Edward Dulin to be back of the above entry and of the same date of the above, then and there to take depositions, in order to perpetuate testimony to prove said entries, and to do such other things as I think necessary and according to law. The commissioners and those whom it may concern, are to meet at Robert B. Morton's mill, on the North Fork of Licking, and from thence to proceed to the place of beginning where they will be attended by
Levi Boone or Agent.
December 4th, 1803. 12s.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward,
WILL be paid for apprehending my young, tall, thin, negro man TOM, about twenty years of age, with two large bright
Sorrel Horses,
And the villain or villains who have stolen them, with proof to bring them to conviction. The horse one of the following description:—One of the mares is an uncommonly large horse, being about five and an half feet high, and very strong made, with a hollow spot on the upper part of his shoulder blade on the mounting side, about the size of a man's hand, and known in the upper country to be the sign of the disorder that is there generally called the swainy, his mane hangs on both sides, he carries a light short switch tail that was formerly docked and has been picked, has no natural white marks nor brand that is recollectable, is a very fine draft horse, about seven years old, and walks, trots and canters remarkably well under the saddle, for a horse of his great weight.
The other horse is about five feet and an inch high, and lengthy made, has generally a film on his off eye, in which he is blind though the eye is not weak, and has a handsome star and narrow blaze, with one of his hinder feet a little white, and one of his fore legs appears to have been formerly cut by a hobble, his withers is thin and high, on which he has the marks of old galls and is now rethighed by the rice of the saddle being broken under the pommel, on which the said servant rides, with a colored horse rug under the saddle; the horse walks with an unusual limping behind and very stiff and pleasant to the rider, trots long, loose and unevenly, canters tolerably well, has a well hanging mane and long switch tail, which may perhaps be newly docked and is about ten years old, and is altogether a handsome saddle horse, and draws also well.
The aforesaid servant left Charleston, South Carolina, on the 14th September, dressed in a white negro cloth round jacket with black horn buttons and ozanbargue overalls, but took with him a brown colored Indian round jacket and overalls, with reddish colored facings; he was to have carried the aforesaid bright horse to my place, 19 miles from Charleston, in Goose-Creek Parish and near the bridge, and being a total stranger in all other parts of the state, the presumption is, that he must have been forced off by villain or villains, in which case, on conviction of them, the above reward will be paid, if taken out of the state, and if within the state, a reward of Two Hundred Dollars on their being delivered to me, in Charleston, No. 34, Church Street, or otherwise, Fifty Dollars for each horse, and One Hundred Dollars for the said servant, who has the little toe of one of his feet off, and is of a heavy countenance, and answers call and hawl.
John Du Pont.
Sept. 22.
Blank Deeds,
On Parchment and Paper—for sale

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT TRACT Was on Monday communicated to Congress, by the President of the United States.
AN ACCOUNT OF LOUISIANA, Being an abstract of documents, in the Office of the Department of State and of the Treasury.
The object of the following, is to consolidate the information respecting the present state of Louisiana, furnished to the Executive by several individuals, among the best informed upon that subject.
(Continued.)
Militia.
There is a militia in Louisiana. The following is the return of it, made to the Court of Spain, by the Baron of Carondelet.
  From Balize to the city—volunteers of the Mississippi—4 companies of 100 men each—complete, 400   City—Battalion of the city 5 companies, 500   Artillery company, with supernumeraries, 120   Carabineers, or privileged companies of horse, 2 companies of 70 each—incomplete, 100   Mulattoes 2 companies, negroes 1 do. 300   Mixed legion of the Mississippi, comprehending Galveston, Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Atacapas and Opelousas, viz.   2 companies of grenadiers, 8   3 do. of fusileers, 4   4 do. of dragoons, 2   2 do. lately added from Bayou Sara,   16 companies of 100 men each, 1600   Avoyelles, 1 company of infantry, 100   Oucheta, 1 do. of cavalry, 100   Natchitoches, 1 do. of infantry and 1 of cavalry, 200   Arkansas, 1 do. of infantry and cavalry, 100   Illinois, 4 do. of cavalry, 400   Provincial regiment of Germans and Acadians, from the 1st German coast to the Iberville, 10 companies viz. 2 of grenadiers 8 of fusileers, 1000   Mobile, and the country east of Lake Ponchartrain;   Two companies of horse and foot incomplete, 120   5,440 
The same gentleman alluded to, page 18, makes the number of the militia to amount to 10,340 men within the same limits to which his estimate of the population applies. He distributes them in the several settlements, as follows:
 1. The island of New-Orleans, with the opposite margin and the adjacent settlements, 5,000  2. The west margin from Manchac, including Pointe Coupee, and extending to the Red River, 800  3. Atacapas, along the coast, between the Delta of Mississippi and River Sabine, 350  4. Opelousas, 750  5. Red River, including Bayou Boeuf, Avoyelles, Rapides, and Natchitoches, 1,000  6. Oucheta, 300  7. Concord, 40  8. Arkansas, 150  9. New-Madrid and its vicinity, 350  10. Illinois and Missouri, 1,000  11. The settlements on the East side of the Mississippi, from the American line to the Iberville, and some other settlements, 600 
10,340
It is to be observed, that none of these statements include the country beyond the River Sabine, nor even all those which lie eastward of it. Data are also wanting to give them.
Fortifications.
St. Louis has a lieutenant colonel to command it, and but few troops. Baton Rouge is an ill constructed fort, and has about 50 men. In describing the Canal of Carondelet, the small fort of St. Jean has been mentioned, as has the block house at the Balize in its proper place. The fortifications of New-Orleans, noticed before, consist of five ill constructed redoubts, with a covered way, palisade and ditch. The whole is going fast to decay, and it is supposed they would be of but little service, in case of an attack. Though the powder magazine is on the opposite side of the river, there is no sufficient provision made for its removal to the city, in case of need.
The fort of Plaquemine, which is about twelve or thirteen leagues from the sea, is an ill constructed, irregular brick work, on the eastern side of the Mississippi, with a ditch in front of the river, and protected on the lower side by a deep creek, flowing from the river to the sea. It is, however, imperfectly closed behind and almost without defence there; too much reliance having been placed on the swampiness of the ground which hardens daily. It might be taken perhaps by escalade without difficulty. It is in
a degree ruinous. The principal front is meant to defend the approach from the sea, and can oppose, at most, but eight heavy guns. It is built at a turn of the river, where ships in general must anchor, as the wind which brings them up so far is contrary in the next reach, which they mostly work through; and they would therefore be exposed to the fire of the fort. On the opposite bank are the ruins of a small closed redoubt, called Fort Bourbon, usually garrisoned by a sergeant's command. Its fire was intended to flank that of the fort Plaquemine, and prevent shipping and craft from ascending or descending on that side. When a vessel appears, a signal is made on one side, and answered on the other. Should the attempt to pass, without sending a boat on shore, the vessel would be immediately fired upon.
Indians.
The Indian nations within the limits of Louisiana are as far known as follows, & consist of the numbers hereafter specified.
On the Eastern bank of the Mississippi about 25 leagues above Orleans are the remains of the nation of Houma or Red Men which do not exceed 60 persons. There are no other Indians settled on this side of the river either in Louisiana or West Florida, though they are at times frequented by parties of wandering Choctaws.
On the West side of the Mississippi are the remains of the Tunicas settled near, and above Pointe Coupee on the river, consisting of fifty or sixty persons.
In the Atacapas.
On the lower parts of the Bayou Teche at about eleven or twelve leagues from the sea, are two villages of Chitimachas consisting of about one hundred souls.
The Atacapas, properly so called, dispersed throughout the district, and chiefly on the Bayou or creek of Vermilion, about one hundred souls.
Wanderers of the tribes of Biloxi and Choctaw on Bayou Crocodile, which empties into the Teche, about fifty souls.
In the Opelousas to the North-West of Atacapas.
Two villages of Alabamas in the centre of the district near the church, consisting of one hundred persons.
Conchates dispersed through the country as far West as the river Sabines and its neighbourhood, about three hundred and fifty persons.
On the River Rouge.
At Avoyelles, nineteen leagues from the Mississippi, is a village of the Biloxi nation, and another on the lake of the Avoyelles, the whole about sixty souls.
At the Rapide, twenty-five leagues from the Mississippi, is a village of Choctaws of one hundred souls, and another of Biloxes, about two leagues from it, of about one hundred more. About eight or nine leagues higher up the Red River, is a village of about fifty souls. All these are occasionally employed by the settlers in their neighborhood as boatmen.
About eighty leagues above Natchitoches on the Red River, is the nation of the Cadoquies, called by way of abbreviation Cados; they can raise from three to four hundred warriors, are the friends of the whites, and are esteemed the bravest and most generous of all the nations in this vast country; they are rapidly decreasing, owing to intemperance and the numbers annually destroyed by the Otagas and Choctaws.
There are besides the foregoing, at least four to five hundred families of Choctaws, who are dispersed on the West side of the Mississippi, on the Ouachita and Red Rivers, as far West as Natchitoches, and the whole nation would have been informed, that many large navigable rivers discharge their waters into it, far above it and that there are many numerous nations settled on them.
On the River Arkansas, &c.
Between the Red River and the Arkansas, there are but few Indians the remains of tribes almost extinct. On this last river is the nation of the same name, consisting of about two hundred and sixty warriors, they are brave yet peaceable and well disposed, and have always been attached to the French and espoused their cause in their wars with the Chickasaws, whom they have always resisted with success. They live in three villages, the first is at eighteen leagues from the Mississippi, on the Arkansas river, and the others are at three and six leagues from the first. A scarcity of food has lately induced a number of the Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws, &c. to frequent the neighbourhood of Arkansas, where game is still in abundance; they have contracted marriages with the Arkansas, and seem inclined to make a permanent settlement and incorporate themselves with that nation. The number is unknown, but is considerable and is every day increasing.
On the river St. Francis, in the neighbourhood of New-Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Reviere la Pomme, and the environs, are settled a number of vagabonds, emigrants from the Delawares, Shawanese, Miamis, Chickasaws, Cherokees, Piorias, and supposed to consist in all of five hundred families; they are at times troublesome to the boats descending the river, and have even plundered some of them and committed a few murders. They are attached to the United States, if proper regulations are adopted with respect to them.
liquor, seldom remain long in any place, many of them speak English, all understand it, and there are some who even read and write it.
On the Missouri.
On the Missouri and its waters are many and numerous nations, the best known of which are: The Otagas, situated on the river of the same name on the right bank of the Missouri at about eighty leagues from its confluence with it; they consist of one thousand warriors, who live in two settlements at no great distance from each other. They are of a gigantic stature and well proportioned, are enemies of the whites and of all other Indian nations and commit depredations from the Illinois to the Arkansas. The trade of this nation is said to be under an exclusive grant. They are a cruel and ferocious race, and are hated and feared by all the other Indians. The confluence of the Otaga river with the Missouri is about eighty leagues from the Mississippi.
Sixty leagues higher up the Missouri, and on the same bank, is the river Kansas, and on it the nation of the same name, but at about seventy or eighty leagues from its mouth. It consists of about two hundred and fifty warriors, who are as fierce and cruel as the Otagas, and often molest and ill treat those who go to trade among them.
Sixty leagues above the river Kansas, and at about two hundred from the mouth of the Missouri, still on the right bank, is the River Platte, or Shallow River, remarkable for its quick-sands and bad navigation; and near its confluence with the Missouri dwells the nation of Ocllotos, commonly called Oros, consisting of about two hundred warriors, among whom are twenty-five or thirty of the nation of Missouri, who took refuge among them about twenty-five years since.
Forty leagues up the River Platte, you come to the nation of Panis, composed of about seven hundred warriors in four neighboring villages; they hunt but little, and are ill provided with arms; they often make war on the Miamis in the neighbourhood of Santa Fe, from which they are not far distant.
At three hundred leagues from the Mississippi and one hundred from the River Platte on the same bank are situated the villages of the Mahas. They consisted in 1799 of five hundred warriors, but are said to have been almost cut off last year by the small-pox.
At fifty leagues above the Mahas and on the left bank of the Missouri dwell the Poncas, to the number of two hundred and fifty warriors, possessing in common with the Mahas their language, ferocity and vices. Their trade has never been of much value, and those engaged in it are exposed to pillage and ill-treatment.
At the distance of 450 leagues from the Mississippi, and on the right bank of the Missouri, dwell the Arikaras, to the number of 700 warriors, and 50 leagues above them, the Mandane nation consisting of about 700 warriors likewise. These two last nations are well disposed to the whites, but have been the victims of the Sioux, or Nandowessies, who being themselves well provided with firearms, have taken advantage of the defenceless situation of the others, and have on all occasions murdered them without mercy.
No discoveries on the Missouri, beyond the Mandane nation have been accurately detailed, though the traders have been informed, that many large navigable rivers discharge their waters into it, far above it and that there are many numerous nations settled on them.
The Sioux, or Nandowessies, who frequent the country between the north bank of the Missouri and Mississippi, are a great impediment to trade and navigation. They endeavor to prevent all communication with nations dwelling high up the Missouri, to deprive them of ammunition and arms, and thus keep them subservient to themselves. In the winter they are chiefly on the banks of the Missouri and massacre all who fall into their hands.
There are a number of nations at a distance from the banks of the Missouri, to the north and south, concerning whom but little information has been received. Returning to the Mississippi and ascending it from the mouth of the latter, leagues above the mouth of the Moingona or Riviere de Moine enters the Mississippi on the West side, and on it are situated the Ayoas, a nation originally from the Missouri, speaking the language of the Otagas; it consisted of two hundred warriors, beheaded some of the final pox lately raged among them.
The Sacs and Renards dwell on the Mississippi, about 300 leagues above St. Louis, and frequently trade with it; they live together, and consisted of 500 warriors—their chief trade is with Michilimakinac, and they have always been peaceable and friendly.
The other nations on the Mississippi, though a number of the Missouri, to divide those which are fit, from those which are unfit, for the cultivation of the cane, have been entirely kept out of view. Including these and
It is said that no treaties have been entered into by Spain with the Indian nations westward of the Mississippi, and that its treaties with the Creeks, Choctaws, &c. are in effect superseded by our treaty with that power of the 27th October, 1795.
Of Lands and Titles.
The lands are held in some instances by grants from the crown, but mostly from the colonial government. Perhaps not one quarter part of lands granted in Louisiana are held by complete titles; and of the remainder a considerable part depends upon a written permission of a commandant. Not a small portion is held by occupancy with a single verbal permission of the officer last mentioned. This practice has always been countenanced by the Spanish government, in order that poor men, when they found themselves a little at ease, might at their own convenience apply for and obtain complete titles. In the mean time such imperfect rights were suffered by the government to descend by inheritance, and even to be transferred by private contract. When requisites they have been seized by judicial authority, and sold for the payment of debts.
Until within a few years, the governor of Upper Louisiana was authorised to make surveys of any extent. In the exercise of this discretionary power, some abuses were committed; a few small monopolies were created. About three years ago, he was restricted in this branch of his duty; since which he has been only authorised to make surveys to emigrants in the following manner: Two hundred acres for each man and wife, fifty acres for each child, and twenty acres for each slave. Hence the quantity of land allowed to settlers depended on the number in each family; and for this quantity of land they paid no more than the expense of survey. These surveys were necessary to entitle the settlers to grants; and the governor, and after him the Intendant at New Orleans, was alone authorised to execute grants on the receipt of the surveys from the settlers. The administration of the land office is at present under the care of the Intendant of the province.
There are no feudal rights nor noblesse. It is impossible to ascertain the quantity of lands granted, without calling on the claimants to exhibit their titles; the registry being incomplete and the maps made by the different surveyors general having been burnt in the fires of New-Orleans of 1788 and 1794. No estimate has been obtained.
All the lands on both sides of the Mississippi, from the distance of sixteen leagues below New-Orleans to Baton Rouge, are granted to the depth of forty acres, or near half a league, which is the usual depth of all grants. Some have double and triple grants—that is to say, they have twice or thrice forty acres in depth; and others have grants extending from the Mississippi to the sea or the lakes behind them. In other parts of the country the people, being generally settled on the banks of creeks or rivers, have a front of from six to forty acres, and the grant almost invariably expresses a depth of forty acres. All the land ungranted in the island of New-Orleans, or on the opposite bank of the Mississippi, are sunken, inundated, and at present unfit for cultivation; but may, in part, be reclaimed at a future day by efforts of the rich and enterprising.
Cultivation of Sugar.
The Sugar cane may be cultivated between the river Iberville and the city, on both sides of the river, and as far back as the swamps. Below the city, however, the lands decline so rapidly that beyond fifteen miles the soil is not well adapted to it. Above the Iberville the cane would be affected by the cold, and its produce would therefore be uncertain. Within these limits the best planters admit that one quarter of the cultivated lands of any considerable plantation may be planted in cane, one quarter left in pasture, and the remaining half employed for provisions, &c. and a reserve for a change of crops. One Parish Arpent of one hundred and eighty feet square may be expected to produce, on an average, twelve hundred weight of sugar, and fifty gallons of rum.
From the above data, admitting that both sides of the river are planted for ninety miles in extent and about three fourths of a mile in depth, it will result that the annual product may amount in round numbers, to twenty-five thousand hogheads of sugar, with twelve thousand puncheons of rum. Enterprising young planters say that one third, or even one half, of the arable land might be planted in cane. It may also be remarked that a regular supply of provisions from above, at a moderate price, would enable the planter to give his attention to a greater body of land cultivated with cane. The whole of these lands, as may be supposed, are granted; but in the Atacapas country, there is undoubtedly a portion, parallel to the sea coast, fit for the culture of sugar cane. These vacant lands are to be found, but the proportion is at present unknown.
In the above remarks the lands at Terre aux Beuf, on the Fourche, Bayou St. Jean and other inlets of the Mississippi, south of the latitude supposed to divide those which are fit, from those which are unfit, for the cultivation of the cane, have been entirely kept out of view. Including these and
taking one third instead of one fourth of the land fit for sugar, the produce of the whole would be fifty thousand, instead of twenty-five thousand hogheads of sugar.
The following quantities of sugar, brown, clayed and refined, have been imported into the United States from Louisiana and the Floridas, viz.
  In 1799 773,542 lb.   1800 1,560,865   1801 967,619   1802 1,576,953 
Of the Laws.
When the country was first ceded to Spain, she preserved many of the French regulations, but by almost imperceptible degrees they have disappeared, and at present the province is governed entirely by the laws of Spain, and the ordinances formed expressly for the colony. Various ordinances promulgated by general O'Reilly, its first governor under Spain, as well as some other laws, are translated and annexed in the appendix, No. 1.
Courts of Justice.
The governor's court has a civil and military jurisdiction throughout the province. That of the lieutenant governor has the same extent in civil cases only.
There are two alcaldes, whose jurisdiction, civil and criminal, extends through the city of New-Orleans and 5 leagues around it, where the parties have no fuero militar or military privilege; those who have can transfer their causes to the governor.
The tribunal of the Intendant has cognizance of admiralty and fiscal causes, and such suits as are brought for the recovery of money in the king's name or against him.
The tribunal of the Alcalde Provincial has cognizance of criminal causes, where offences are committed in the country, or when the criminal takes refuge there, and in other specified cases.
The ecclesiastical tribunal has jurisdiction in all matters respecting the church.
The governor, lieutenant governor, Alcaldes, Intendant, Provincial Alcalde, and the Provitor in ecclesiastical causes, are respectively sole judges. All sentences affecting the life of the culprit except those of the Alcalde Provincial, must be ratified by the superior tribunal or captain general, according to the nature of the cause, before they are carried into execution. The governor has not the power of pardoning criminals. An auditor and an assessor, who are doctors of law, are appointed to give counsel to these judges; but for some time past there has been no assessor. If the judges do not consult these officers or do not follow their opinions, they make themselves responsible for their decisions.
The commandants of districts have also a species of judicial power. They hear and determine all pecuniary causes not exceeding the value of one hundred dollars. When the suit is for a larger sum, they commence the process, collect the proofs and remit the whole to the governor, to be decided by the proper tribunal. They can inflict no corporal punishment except upon slaves; but they have the power of arresting and imprisoning when they think it necessary; advice of which and their reasons must be transmitted to the governor.
Small suits are determined in a summary way by hearing both parties ex voce ; but in suits of greater magnitude the proceedings are carried on by petition and reply, replication and rejoinder, reiterated until the auditor thinks they have nothing new to say. Then all the proofs either party chooses to adduce are taken before the keeper of the records of the court, who is always a notary public.
The parties have now an opportunity of making their remarks upon the evidence by way of petition, and of bringing forward opposing proofs. When the auditor considers the cause as mature he issues his decree, which receives its binding force from the governor's signature, where the cause depends before him.
There is an appeal to Havanna, if applied for within five days after the date of the decree, in causes above a certain value. An ulterior appeal lies to the Audience which formerly sat at St. Domingo, but which is now removed to some part of Cuba, and from thence to the Councils of the Indies in Spain.
Suits are of various durations. In pecuniary matters, the laws encourage summary proceedings. An execution may be had on a bond in four days, and in the same space on a note of hand after the party acknowledges it, or after his signature is proved. Moveable property is sold after giving nine days warning, provided it be three times publicly cried in that interval. Landed property must be likewise cried three times, with an interval of nine days between each, and it may then be sold. All property taken in execution must be appraised and sold for at least half of the appraisement. In pecuniary matters the governors decide verbally without appeal, when the sum does not exceed one hundred dollars. The Alcaldes have the same privilege when the amount is not above twenty dollars.
In addition to these courts four years ago, there were established four Alcaldes de Barrio, or petty magistrates, one for each of the four quarters of the city, with a view to improve its police. They hear and decide all demands no

exceeding ten dollars, exercise the power of committing to prison, and in case of robbery, riot, or assassination, they can, by calling on a notary, take cognizance of the affair; but when this is done, they are bound to remit the proceedings to some of the other judges, and in all cases whatever, to give them information when they have committed any person to prison.
Most of the suits are on personal contracts, rights to dower, inheritances, and titles to land. Those arising from personal quarrels are generally decided in a summary way. The inhabitants are said not to be litigious.
Lawyers and costs of the courts and their officers.
The number of lawyers is small, not exceeding three or four attorneys. Their fees are small. Suits are carried on in writings called escritos , which may be drawn up by the parties themselves, if they please, but they must be presented by the escribano or notary who is the keeper of the records of the court.
The fees of the judges are twenty-five cents for every half signature or flourish (which is usually affixed on common occasions,) fifty cents for every whole signature, and two dollars and three-fourths for every attendance, as at a sale or the taking of evidence.
The fees of the Abogado , or person consulted by the judges on law points, are twelve and a half cents for every leaf of which the process consists, and four dollars for every point of law cited. Those of the attorney, when employed are sixty-two and a half cents for a simple petition or escrito , but if it should be necessary to read a process in order to form his petition, and it should require much time and labour, he is compensated in proportion, besides twelve and a half cents per leaf for perusing the papers. For attendance on any business he is allowed one dollar and fifty cents for the Assistente of two and a half hours. The notary has fifty cents for each decree or order of the judge, twenty-five cents for a notification in his office, and fifty cents for one out of it, but within the city; one dollar and seven-eighths for every attendance of two and a half hours on business, and twenty-five cents additional for every leaf of paper written by him.
A counsellor or two have sometimes resided at New Orleans, but, being generally found obnoxious to the officers of government, they have not continued there. The counsellor values his own services and in general exacts large sums. The attorney generally receives from the party who employs him more than is allowed by law.
Crimes, Criminal Jurisprudence and Punishments.
In cases of petty crimes the cognizance of the proper court may be said to be final and without appeal; and most commonly such causes are decided in a summary way. With respect to crimes of deeper dye more solemnity is used. A person skilled in the laws is always nominated by the court to defend the accused. The trial is not public; but examinations and depositions in writing are taken privately by the auditor at any time most convenient to himself; at which nevertheless the counsel of the accused is admitted to be present. He has also every kind of privilege granted to him in making his defence. Such suits are generally very tedious and expensive, when he is wealthy. The bondsmen is entitled to an appeal as in civil cases, provided he gives security for the payment of the future costs.
There appears however, to be a virtual appeal in every capital condemnation, because a stay of execution takes place until the confirmation of the sentence returns from St. Jago de Cuba, where there is a grand tribunal established consisting of five judges, before whom counsellors plead as in our courts.
Crimes of great atrocity are very rare. Murder by stabbing seems to be confined to the Spanish soldiers and sailors. The terror of the magistrate's power retains assaults, batteries, riots, &c.
Punishments are generally mild. They mostly consist of imprisonment and payment of costs, sometimes the stocks. White men, not military, are rarely, perhaps never degraded by whipping; and in no case do any fines go into the public treasury. Murder, Arson and aggravated robbery of the king's treasury or effects, are punished with death. Robbery of private persons to any amount is never punished with death, but by restitution, imprisonment, and sometimes enormous costs. Crimes against the king's revenue, such as contraband trade are punished with hard labor for life, or a term of years, on board the galleys, in the mines, or on the public works.
Learning. There are no colleges, and but one public school, which is at New Orleans. The masters of this are paid by the king. They teach the Spanish language only. There are a few private schools for children. Not more than half of the inhabitants are supposed to be able to read and write, of whom not more than two hundred perhaps are able to do it well. In general, the learning of the inhabitants does not extend beyond those two arts; though they seem to be endowed with a good natural genius, and an uncommon facility of learning whatever they undertake.
The Church. The clergy consists of a bishop, who
does not reside in the province, and whose salary of four thousand dollars is charged on the revenue of certain parishes in Mexico and Cuba; two canons having each a salary of six hundred dollars; and twenty-five curates, five for the city of New Orleans, and twenty for as many country parishes, who receive each from three hundred and sixty to four hundred and eighty dollars a year. Those salaries, except that of the bishop, together with an allowance for sacraments and chapel expenses are paid by the treasury at New Orleans, and amount annually to thirteen thousand dollars.
There is also at that place a convent of Ursulines, to which is attached about a thousand acres of land, rented out in three plantations. The nuns are now in number not more than ten or twelve, and are all French. There were formerly about the same number of Spanish ladies belonging to the order; but they retired to the Havana during the period when it was expected that the province would be transferred to France. The remaining nuns receive young ladies as boarders and instruct them in reading, writing and needle work.
They have always acted with great propriety, and are generally respected and beloved throughout the province. With the assistance of an annual allowance of six hundred dollars from the treasury, they always support and educate twelve female orphans.
WANTED, AN APPRENTICE to the Tanning Business. about 17 or 18 years of age, he must come well recommended—apply to JACOB TODIHUNTER. Dec. 13, 1803.
THE Members of the Lexington Lodge, No. 1. are requested to be punctual in their attendance at their Lodge Room, on the 27th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. being the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist. An oration will be delivered on the occasion, which the citizens are invited to attend. By order of the Worshipful Master. JAMES COLEMAN, Sec. Dec. 13, 1803.
AT a called meeting of the Board of Trustees of the town of Lexington, the 23d day of Nov. 1803. Present—Alex. Parker, Thomas Whitney, Robt. Holmes and John Jordan, Jun. A. Parker appointed Chairman unanimously.
BE it hereby Ordained, that so much of the first section of an ordinance, passed by the Trustees of the town of Lexington, on the 3d day of January last, as relates to any seizures by the clerk of the market, whereby the one half of such seizures was to go to his own use, is hereby repealed.
Sec. 1. Be it hereby Ordained, that from and after the 23d day of December next, all Butter or Cheese offered for sale, in the market-house of the town of Lexington, shall be sold by the pound; and any seizures made in future by the clerk of the market, of articles under weight, or measure, shall be sold at public auction, and the nett proceeds to be paid to the treasurer.
Sec. 2. And be it further Ordained, that whenever unwholesome provisions or unmerchanable articles are offered for sale—the clerk of the market is hereby required to summon two respectable citizens, to examine and determine the same.
Sec. 3. And be it further Ordained, that from and after the 23d day of December next, no person or persons shall hetch or fatten his or their horse, mule, ox, or oxen to the railings or any thing appertaining to the market-house, and that they shall not bring their carts or wagons within twelve feet of the market-house, without incurring a fine of not less than one nor more than three dollars.
Sec. 4. And be it further Ordained, that from and after the 23d day of December next, all Indian Meal, offered for sale in the market-house of Lexington, by the bushel, half bushel, peck, half peck, gallon, half gallon, or quart, shall be heaped.
Sec. 5. And be it further Ordained, that no Huckster shall occupy any part of the market-house, without the consent of the clerk of the market, and paying an equivalent for the same.
Sec. 6. And be it further Ordained, that no fleadysards shall be used in the market-house of Lexington, after the 23d day of December next, without incurring a fine of not less than one nor more than three dollars, for every such offence.
A. PARKER, Chairman.
LEXINGTON, DECEMBER 13.
ON Saturday last, departed this life, Mr. ANDREW HOLMES, for many years a respectable citizen of this town—on Sunday his remains were deposited in the town burying ground, attended by a numerous and respectable concourse of citizens.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to the editor, dated Nov. 29.
"We are doing but little here at present—every thing seems to wait the result of our application for possession of New Orleans. A bulky pamphlet has been this day sent by the president to our house, containing the laws of Louisiana—it is too large to send you in that shape."
FRANKFORT, December 7.
DIED, on Sunday last, after a lingering illness of four weeks, Edmund Thomas esq. register of the land office of this commonwealth. Monday at 2 o'clock P. M. his remains were interred in the public burying ground. Both branches of the legislature adjourned to attend his funeral, which began at his late dwelling in the following order—The faculty; the corpe; the relatives of the deceased; the governor and other executive officers; the speakers of the two houses; the members of the legislature; the citizens generally. When the corpe arrived at the grave, a short and pertinent address was delivered on the solemn occasion, by the rev. Mr. M'Henry.
The limits of our paper will not permit us to do justice to the memory of the deceased—It is sufficient to state, that his sweet and amiable disposition, procured him the friendship and esteem of all who knew him; his easy and agreeable manners secured the love of all around him: his promptness, attention and accommodating disposition in the discharge of the duties of his office, insured him the confidence of the government and pedule at large. In his death the state has lost a valuable officer; his family a kind and affectionate husband and parent; and society an amiable member. Long would his family and friends deplore his untimely end, but for the pleasing reflection, that as he spent a life of exemplary goodness, there can be no doubt of his enjoying everlasting felicity, through the mediation of a blessed redeemer.
A letter from a gentleman in Natchez, to his friend in this place, of the date of the 17th November, advises that in consequence of intelligence from New Orleans, governor Claiborne was to set out in a few days for that place, to receive from the Spanish government the province of Louisiana, as ceded to the United States by the French republic.
NEW-YORK, November 24. By the ship Union, Hodgkins, 42 days from Gibraltar, we have received the following interesting intelligence, as communicated, we understand, by commodore Prebble.
The war with the emperor of Morocco originated from the captain of a Tripolitan ship, captured by the John Adams frigate, which was claimed by the emperor. Orders were in consequence issued to fit his cruisers for sea. One of them, a ship of 20 guns, had taken the brig Celia of Bolton, cap. Bowen, but was retaken by the Philadelphia frigate. The ship was brought into Gibraltar as a prize.
No other American vessels had been taken—one only from Salem, cap. Warren Williams, had been detained at Mogadore. The report of three others being taken by a frigate, was entirely unfounded, as the frigate had arrived at Lisbon, with her full complement of men, and it had not been mentioned in any of the communications held with the country. Since the capture of the ship the emperor had appeared amicably disposed. Proposals had been sent by the commodore to renew the former treaty, upon condition of reciprocal surrender of prizes. These conditions he doubted not would be accepted, as the emperor appointed a day on which he would be at Tangiers, where he was to meet commodore Prebble, he had ordered all his cruisers to be hauled up, the frigate to be detained at Lisbon, and declared he would put the governor of Tangiers to death, upon whom he lays the whole blame of the war. The American consul had been liberated from confinement.
FAIR SPECULATION ON VALUABLE LANDS, To Sell at moderate prices for Six or Eight years credit.—Viz.
3705 Acres at the mouth of Indian creek, from the Ohio, in a flourishing settlement. on Red river, branch of Kentucky river. 2200 acres along the bank of the river 2295 acres at the mouth of Holly creek, Kaskaskias, near the town of that name, grants of the state of Virginia. Will be sold even by small tracts for the accomodation of the purchasers, one tenth paid down, the nine tenths at six or eight years credit, with interest paid annually. Bonds and approved securities will be required for the payment of the interest and for the principals. Inspected produce will be received at market prices for the half of the annual interest, the other half shall be paid in cash.
2367 acres on the North fork of Rock Castle river. 300 acres on the Southern bank of Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Hickman creek. 2500 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 960 poles
For further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sidduth Clarke county. eotf
WANTED at the Store of SEITZ & JOHNSON, Lexington. Dec. 10, 1803.
NEW MUSIC. WILLIAM SMITH, FROM NEW-JERSEY.
HAS just brought to Kentucky, and deposited with the Printer hereof, for sale, SACRED MUSIC, on a new and greatly improved plan. The Gamut is much shorter than that commonly made use of, and the notes particularly distinguished, so that the learner can recollect them without difficulty. by which the knowledge of music is easily acquired, and the arduous duty of the teacher, greatly lightened.
TO BE HIRED To the highest bidder, at Capt. Venable's tavern, on the Tate's creek road, on Monday the 2d day of January next, a number of NEGROES, belonging to the estate of William Young dec. consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, for the next year. Bond and security will be required by the executor. LEONARD YOUNG. 12 Dec. 1803. 2*
FOUND on the road between Lexington and Georgetown, a POCKET BOOK, which appears to belong to Wm. Ray. The owner may hear of it by applying at this office.
THE SUBSCRIBER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has taken that large and elegant Stone Building in Paris, which belongs to the estate of Maj. Duncan dec. and occupied by him as a TAVERN, and since his death, by Mrs. Duncan—at the sign of THE GODDESS OF LIBERTY. His stable is constantly well furnished with hay and grain, as also with a careful officer—and from his acquaintance with the business as tavern keeper in Virginia for many years, he trusts to give general satisfaction to those who may favor him with a call. JOHN PORTER. Paris, 12th Dec. 1803. 3w
THOSE persons who hold Fee Bills, against parties in Virginia, for whom I have become security, are desired in my absence to apply to Trotter & Scott, of this town, who will settle their demands. GEORGE CLARK. Lexington, Dec. 12, 1803. *3
SADDLE FOUND.
FOUND near Lexington, four or five weeks ago, a MAN'S SADDLE, about half worn, with plated stirrups, &c. Also a BRIDLE, with plated buckles and tips. The owner can have his property, by applying to the subscriber and paying charges. HUGH CRAWFORD. Dec. 12, 1803. 3t
FOR SALE, 1000 ACRES OF LAND, LYING on Hutton, near Paris.
This land is claimed under an entry made in the year 1783, in the name of Edward Watkins, which is believed to be special. The quality of the land is unexceptionable; but the subscriber will not be responsible for the title, any farther than that it is derived to him regularly from the said Watkins. A great bargain may be had by application to the subscriber at Henry Watkins's, for to H. Watkins in my absence in Woodford, or to Henry Clay, attorney at law; but such application must be made in a fortnight, as the subscriber designs leaving the state. *3 SPENCER WATKINS.
THE MINUTES of the North District Association of Baptists, are printed, and ready for delivery at this office.
TO BE SOLD To the highest bidder, on the 10th day of January next, the valuable
MILL, known by the name of JAMESON'S MILL,
ON Elkhorn, near Gen. Russell's, seven miles from Lexington. There is a fine stone wall, 40 by 30, two pair of stones and a good dam. Also the small FARM adjoining it, consisting of 40 acres, and 15 are cleared; a good Log House with a stone chimney, and a good cellar with a fire place in it. The situation of this mill being well known to be in as good a place for custom, both for a mill and public house, as any in the state, I think it is safe to say farther, as I presume any person inclined to purchase, will examine the premises. Lengthy credit will be given for the greater part of the money. The terms will be fully made known on that day, where due attendance will be given by the trustees. Robert S. Russell, James Fisher, Francis Kirkely, Robert Walliss.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to his friends and the public at large, for the encouragement he has received in the prosecution of his business,—and takes this method to inform those who may wish to employ him, that he will continue to carry on the Well Digging business in its various branches, both for Fresh and Salt Water, and hopes that his experience in the digging one hundred and eighty odd wells, will entitle him to future encouragement from the publick. He has a valuable Stone Quarry, open in the vicinity of Lexington, where he will have always on hand for the next season, suitable stones for any parts of building in plain work. Those who apply shall be served at the shortest notice, with punctuality.—He will give good encouragement to two or three hands who understand blowing rocks. JOHN R. SHAW. Lex. Dec. 1, 1803. tf
John Robert Shaw, who now excels, in blowing rocks and digging wells; Can favor find by the new art, As well the fresh, so well the salt.
Since conjuror became so wise, In telling where salt water lies; In hopes I shall not be forsook, I've try'd the art of Mr. Cook.
And to my friends I do declare, A witch I never was before. Before my master doth get rich, Come unto me, the art I'll teach. No spend of my friend I take, I'll shew them all for friendship's sake; Then all that wish to dig salt wells, May early learn that Shaw excels.
THIS Morning my house servant Daniel, when making up the beds found a PURSE OF GOLD, which he delivered to me, to restore to the owner—who is desired to make application and prove property. ROBERT CRAIG. Washington county, Va. } 2d November, 1803. }
The Printers in Kentucky, are requested to insert this advertisement, as it is believed the money was lost by a gentleman going that way.
The celebrated, full bred Imported Horse BARONET,
IS on his way from New-York to this place, where he will stand next season, and be let to mares. He has perhaps won more money than any other horse ever imported from England; he won at one time the Oatland Stakes of 1900 guineas, beating 18 of the best horses in the kingdom of Great Britain, besides a number of purses. A list of his performances on the turf, together with his pedigree, will be made known on his arrival. Also the Noted Imported full bred Hunter, HIGHFLYER, Will come in company with him! 6t Lexington, Oct. 25, 1803.
As the last mail brought no news of importance, the columns of this day's Gazette are principally occupied with an interesting account of Louisiana.

JESSE, THE MANIAC.
HUSH...my poor brain Is rack'd with pain! But do not think I'm crazy: I'll bind my head With robes red, And sweet wild briars and daisy.
With cold I shake; My heart will break; I am forlorn and weary; Poor Jesse's lad, But is not mad, Tho' confoundedly and dreary.
There was a day When I was gay.... But that is gone forever! Ah! ne'er as while Shall Jesse's smile, No, never! never! never!
I never try, Nor often sigh, But sing some love-torn ditty: When strangers pass, They cry.... "Alas! Poor maniac!...how I pity!"
When night's cold dank Steals o'er yon bank Where droops the weeping willow; I lift my head, For that's my bed.... That's Jesse's only pillow.
Alas! I rue My love untrue; I'm left forlorn to languish; My brain is wild; My fortune's churl; Is left to bitter anguish.
I form'd a wreath Of blooming heath And lovely op'ning roses, And round did twine The eglantine And summer's brightest posies.
But, hence!...away! Ye dowers gay.... Ye seem to mock my sorrow; I'll take the yew; Its solemn hue Suits best my frantic horrors.
DIVERSITY.
A young Frenchman the son of a merchant, who has just published his life begins thus: "I am the son of Pierre Bartand and Co."
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or ap- proaching season, which he will sell low for CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT- PETRE, BEES-WAX, TAL- LOW, HOG'S LARD, PORK, COUNTRY LINEN, AND THREAD.
Those indebted to the late firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. are re- quested to call and pay--or at least set- tle their accounts.
Lexington, K. Nov. 14th 1803.
THE SUBSCRIBER, RETURNS his grateful acknow- ledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the liberal en- couragement he has met with in his profes- sion, and informs them that he will com- mence SCHOOL again, on the 3d day of January next, at his house in Jeff- erson, where the Latin, Greek, and En- glish languages, together with the usual academic branches of Science, will continue to be taught, at the rate of $5 per annum, payable in advance as fol- lows: two sessions shall be held in the year, and 50% expected in advance from each scholar, at the commencement of each session. No student can be admit- ted without complying with these terms. S. WILSON.
December 2th, 1803.
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, living near Greenville, Jeff- erson county, Mississippi Territory, a NEGRO MAN, named
CHARLES,
Whom the subscriber purchased from Thomas B. Scott and Robert Scott, of Jefferson county, Kentucky, some time in August last, where it is pre- sumed he will aim to go, having a wife and children there. He is a well made black fellow, about 22 years of age; and had on when he made his elopement, a coarse linen shirt and trowsers, and took with him undry articles of clothing not par- ticularly recollected. I will give the above reward, and pay all rea- sonable charges to any person who will deliver him to me at my house, or to secure him in any jail, and give me information thereof, so that I get him again. THOMAS M. GREEN.
November 2d, 1803.
WILLIAM TODD,
TAKES the liberty of informing the inhabitants of Lexington, and the pub- lic in general that he will draw and complete Deeds of Conveyance, Mortga- ges, Letters of Attorney, Leases, Bonds, Wills, and Agreements of every de- scription, on reasonable terms, at the Clerk's Office of the Fayette Circuit Court: and if necessary, will certify any instrument as Notary Public. Lexington, Nov. 8th, 1803.
JOHN POPE,
HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jeff- erson, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Mason Circuit Courts. November 10th, 1803.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this office, by the Gros, Dozen or Single, the Kentucky Almanac, For the year 1804;
Containing besides the Astronomical calculations, &c.
Hints to market women. The blind guides who train a gnat and swallow a camel. Account of Mantaccini, the famous charlatan of Paris. An extraordinary story of a friar and Highwayman.
A new and valuable flyptic, which will stop bleeding, even of the greatest blood vessels.
Recipe for a cough. The Herculean Cup. The way to grow rich. Advice to the married.
The worm of the sill: an allegory. The coquette reproved. The Chinese method of rendering mousel, silks, &c. water proof, without injuring the texture of the cloth, or da- maging the most brilliant colors.
An Indian tradition of the manner in which the island of Nantucket was for- med.
Account of an extraordinary memory. Fatal effects of gambling. Anecdote of Gen. Smith. A Yankee report.
Rates of postage. List of the officers of government. Table of the value of the gold coins of England, Portugal, France and Spain, of their present standard in dollars and cents, according to an act of Congress regulating foreign coins, passed the 9th day of February 1793, from one grain to 200 ounces.
Table of interest at 6 per cent. from one week to 12 months and from one shilling to £1000, and from 10 cents to 1000 dollars.
Lift of roads.
GUN POWDER.
JOHN FOLEY.
HAS on hand, and keeps a constant supply of the first quality of GUN POWDER, five miles from Lexington. Price--to any person buying 25 pounds, or more, two shillings per pound. His Powder of the best quality, may be had at the store of Lewis Sanders & Co. Lexington. South Elkhorn, 14th Nov. 1803. 13*6s.
Clarke Circuit—October Term, 1803
John Wigginton, complainant, against Peter Tabler, defendant. In Chancery.
ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he have leave to take depositions on the 15th day of December next, at the house of Cuthbert Gopps, in Clarke county, to perpetuate testimony to establish the special calls of an entry made in the name of John Wigginton, the third of December, 1782, on a treasury warrant No. 3158, of 1000 acres; beginning on the west side of Upper Howard's creek at a sugar tree marked H. C. and running westerly and down the creek for quantity; which land has since been surveyed and patented in the name of John Wigginton. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that persons unknown to the said complainant, are proprietors of entries and surveys ad- joining to, and interfering with the aforesaid entry--And that this order be published at least 10 times successively prior to the day aforesaid, in the Ken- tucky Gazette. A copy. Sam. M. Taylor, C.C.C.C.
THE KENTUCKY MISCELLA- NY,
May be had at this office.
Alex. Parker & Co.
Have just received from Philadel- phia, in addition to their former assortment Rose and Striped Blankets assorted, Twilled, Grey, Blue and Striped Coatings
Superfine Broad Cloths assorted, Second do. do. assorted, Double Milled Drabs assorted, Mixed and Drab Plaines, Scarlet Cardinals, Blue and Drab Knaps, Flannels and Baizes assorted, Chintzes and Calicoes assorted, Silk Shawls assorted, 4-4 Irish Linnen, Plain & Figured Cambric Muslins, Broad and Narrow Cord Dimities, Book and Coarse Muslins, Blue and Green Hair Plush, Kid and Morocco Slippers, Loaf Sugar and Coffee, London Particular, } Wines Madeira and } Teneriffe
Pepper, Chocolate and Mustard, Indigo, and Spruce, Ochre and Tanner's Oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Window Glass, Queens' Glass & China Wares, Knives and Forks assorted, Best Millington Crowley Steel, Copper and Tin, Mill, Crois and Whip Saws, 6, 8, 10 & 12 oz. Tacks, 2d. & 3d. Clout Nails, Tinn and Wheel Wire, &c. &c.
Which will make a general assort- ment for the present and approach- ing season, and which they will sell on the most moderate terms for CASH and HEMP. Lexington, August 30th, 1803.
REMOVAL.
MACCOUN & TILFORD
Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and GEO. TROTTER. July 26th, 1803.
CASH,
Will be given for
TALLOW & CHEESE,
At the Bake-shop, opposite Lewis Sanders & Co's store, next door to the Nail Factory, Main street, Lexington-- A Valuable WORK HORSE, For Sale for Whiskey.
THE Subscriber will purchase Good
Inspected Crop
Tobacco,
at any of the ware houses on the Ken- tucky river, or on the Ohio river at or below Limestone, for which he will give CASH, and MERCHANDIZE at cash price. Any person who has a consi- derable quantity of Tobacco for sale, may be accommodated with bills of exchange for such part of the amount as will be agreed on.
WILLIAM WEST.
BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT
WOODEN STILL
HAVE been in use for some time, in the vicinity of Lexington, and have re- ceived the most unequivocal approbation from more than two hundred Practical Distillers, whose certificates could be easily procured.
Any common carpenter or cooper can construct a distillery on this plan, in three or four days, and the cost of stills which will contain 500 gallons, will not exceed 100 dollars.
Spirit (of high proof and free from all disagreeable taste) is produced by one operation, which saves the expense and trouble of doubling.
These stills work more than three times as fast as the common stills and require a very small quantity of fuel.
Gentlemen, who are desirous of pur- chasing the Patent Right for states, coun- ties or single distilleries, will please to ap- ply to the Patentees in Lexington, Ken- tucky.
The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
Nicholas county, Sept. 2d, 1803.
Taken up by John Shaw, living
on the head of Taylor's creek,
One Bright Bay Horse.
Two years old past, thirteen and a half hands high, part of both hind patterns white, a star on his forehead, no brand perceivable; apprais- ed to 100 dollars.
David Byers, J. P.
NOTICE is hereby given that
the commissioners appointed to superintend the building of a meet- ing-house, adjacent to the town of Nicholasville, will attend in said town, on the second Saturday in December next, to receive proposi- tions, and to contract with any per- son that will undertake said build- ing. The size of the house, and the plan on which it is to be built, will be shown by Mr. Thomas Caldwell to any person wishing to undertak- ing.
SAMUEL M'DOWELL, JAMES JOHNSON, WILLIAM SHREVE, 22d of Nov. 1803.
FOR SALE
From one to ten years, PLANTATION, OF 120 acres, in repair, 4 miles from George Town, Scott county-- Prime advantages as to orchards, wood, water, fencing, housing and neighborhood mills. For terms ap- ply to the owner in Shelby, or Gen. Henry, near the premises. tf MATTHEWS FLUGURNOY.
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW
& BROWN DYING.
I WILL color cotton and linen with a hot dye, which I will warrant to stand, or return the money, and on as reasonable terms as any dyer in Lexington. I will dye wool a deep blue at 3s. 6d. per pound.
HUGH CRAWFORD,
At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Crois-streets, Lexington.
September 13th, 1803.
N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price, in Cash and Per- sonal Property at valuation, the following
Lands,
400 acres entered for John May, on the north side of the Kentucky river, and lower side of Cedar creek.
45 acres, part of 60, entered by Geo. May, on the salt rock, on the waters Licking.
250 acres, half of 500, entered by John May, around the last entry.
30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the salt lick, on S. side.
216 1-4 acres, half of 433 1-2, en- tered by John May, around the last en- try.
250 acres, half of 500, entered by George May, near Lydia's Mount.--- Entered May, 1780.
400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last---Entered June 23, 1780.
About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the confluence of the South fork with Main Licking, which lies within the forks, and including a part of the town of Falmouth.
666 2-3 acres, part of Samuel Mer- edith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth---Patented 10th July, 1786.
1333 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Mer- edith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek---Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Mer- edith's and George Clymer's 400, north side of Licking, and joining John May's 1000, before mentioned.
1000 acres, entered for Ben. Holliday, on Battle creek, adjoining John May's 1000.
1000 acres, entered for John May, north side of the Rolling fork of Salt river, joining George Underwood, and including the mouth of Wilson's creek.
The claims to the above parcels of land are deduced, by private contracts, from the persons for whom they were entered.
1800 acres, part of 2000, on a fork of Hinkston, lying in the counties of Bour- bon and Nicholas, and granted to Pro- ctor and Tompkins; sold by the sheriff of Bourbon, at public sale, for the taxes due thereon, and purchased by Henry King in the year 1798.
GEO. M. BIBB. Lexington, Nov. 3, 1803. 6w
TOBACCO WANTED.
WALKER BAYLOR & SON,
WANT to purchase a quantity of
INSPECTED TOBACCO,
At any of the ware-houses on the Kentucky river, for which they will give CASH and MERCHANDIZE or ALL CASH in nine months. Apply at their store opposite the market- house, in Lexington.
September 27, 1803
TAKEN up by John Read, on
Cane run, about three miles
from Lexington, a Young Chocolate
Coloured Gray Horse, two years old
last Spring, about 13 1-2 hands high, has been docked, but no brand perceivable; appraised to forty dol- lars, by Arch. Campbell and Arch. M'Ilvain. Certified under my hand this 29th day of August, 1803.
SAMUEL AYERS.
September 26th, 1803.
Taken up by Samuel Steven-
son, living in Mason county,
near Armstrong's ferry, a Sorrel
Colt, about two years old last
Spring, about thirteen hands high, has a blaze in her face, and a small mark on her nose, neither docked or branded; appraised to twenty-eight dollars.
A copy, Teste, THO. ALLEN, CLK.
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
700 acres Military Land, lying on Brush creek, N. W. T. where the road crosses from Limestone to Ghillicote; 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 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 Dunhams-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'Millan.
1000 acres Military land, on the wa- ters of Russell's creek, Green river.
825 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 particular enquiry of An- drew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscribers.
JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ.
Lexington, Kentucky, } January 14th, 1803. }
STRAYED,
From me, Two STEERS or OXEN,
About the first of September, both brindle--one has the left eye out--six years old. I will give FOUR DOL- LARS for the oxen, if delivered at my house at Cox's mill, on Main Elkhorn, or two for information where they are.
AMOS ANDERSON. Nov. 3, 1803.
Lexington, Kentucky, November 4, 1803.
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