Kentucky gazette and general advertiser (Lexington [Ky.]), 1804-03-06 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[VOL. XVII.—N o . 912.]
BY DANIEL BRADFORD, LEXINGTON.
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1804.
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.
CHEAP GOODS.
Maccoun & Tilford,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, at their Store on Main Street, an extensive, elegant assortment of
CHEAP MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest European importations, chiefly purchased from vendue houses, which they are determined to sell at the lowest prices, for Cash. They have also a large and general assortment of
BOOKS,
of the latest publications; and keep a constant supply of
NAILS,
made of the best Pennsylvania Iron, at their Nail Manufactory.
Lexington, Jan. 16, 1804.
FOR SALE,
At a reduced price in Cash and personal 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.
30 acres, part of 40, entered by Geo. May, on the Salt lick, on Sandy.
216 1-4 acres half of 433 1-2 entered by John May, around the the last entry.
250 acres, half of 500, entered, May 1780, by George May, near Lydia's Mount.
400 acres, half of 800, in the name of Isaac Shelby, adjoining the last-entered June 23, 1730.
About 30 acres, being that part of John May's entry of 1000, including the conference 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 Meredith's 1000, in the forks of Licking, adjoining the last entry, and including the remainder of Falmouth—Patented 10th July, 1786.
1533 1-3 acres, part of Samuel Meredith's & George Clymer's 2000 acres, on Bank Lick creek—Patented 14th November, 1786.
266 2-3 acres part of Samuel Meredith'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 Saunders.
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 located.
GEO. M. BIBB.
Lexington, Jan. 5, 1804. tf.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the first day of the next May county court, to be held at the town of Russellville, for Logan county, I shall make application to said court for permission to lay off an addition to said town, on the south side thereof, conformably to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
JAMES MORRISON.
February 7th, 1804. 2am*
PUBLIC NOTICE-----THAT
by virtue of an order of the Paris Circuit court, in a suit in chancery depending in the same, wherein Davis and Copes are complainants, and George Shortridge is defendant, appointing us, the subscribers, commissioners to sell all the interest and claim of said Shortridge in and to 1050 acres of Land, mortgaged by said Shortridge to said Davis and Copes, which mortgage has been foreclosed by an interlocutory decree of said court—We shall attend on the premises, lying on Green creek, in the county of Bourbon, entered in the name of John Donaldson, and on the 8th day of March next, shall proceed to sell the said Land to the highest bidder, for ready money.
W. KELLY, } H. BRENT, } THOS. HUGHES } Feb. 3, 1803.
RAGS.
Three cents per pound, or 18 3/4 per hundred weight, given for clean old linen or cotton rags, at Charles's printing office, Lexington. 12am*
600 Dollars for 5!!!
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
To build a house for the Kentucky Medical Society, in the town of Lexington.
FIRST CLASS.
   Prizes of Doll. is Doll.     1 600 last drawn ticket, 600   2 250 500   4 100 400   10 50 500   20 20 400   40 10 400   200 6 1200   277 Prizes. Dollars 4000   523 Blanks.   800 Tickets at 5 Dollars is Doll. 4000  
THE landable object of this Lottery—the valuable Prizes offered (there not being two blanks and a half to a Prize) are considerations which excite a well grounded hope in the managers, that the sale of the tickets will be rapid. The drawing will commence on the first Monday in May next, and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the Prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers, subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Society. For the satisfaction of the purchasers, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given a bond for the due payment of the prizes that may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers.
John Pope, } Thos. Wallace, } Geo. Trotter, jun. } Danl. Bradford, } Jas. Fishback, } Andrew M c Calla, } Thos. Badley, }
A Great Bargain,
he had in that valuable and handsome SEAT OF LAND, WHEREON I now live, in the county of Fayette, on Davis's fork of Elkhorn, containing 450 or 460 acres, well improved, and generally thought to be as handsome a place as any in the county—the dwelling house is of brick, two stories high, 46 feet long, by 22 wide, finished in a neat, plain manner. A very fine
GRIST MILL,
with two pair of stones, one of which are French Burrs: the mills and dam were all built anew about nine months ago, and are generally thought to grind as fast as any mills in the state: the dam, and all under-works of the mills are locust timbers. There are about 130 acres of open land, meadows and grass lots included; springs and flock water that was never known to fail. The tit is indispensable. The terms are, four pounds, acres, cash, or five pounds per acre, half the money paid down, the other half twelve months credit, the land being made subject to the payment. I will sell the whole together, or the mills and 50 or 100 acres with them, or otherwise dividing as may suit best. For further particulars, by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises, any person may be informed, and shown likewise.
January 26, 1804. John Rogers. tf.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND,
In Fayette, on the heads of Licking, 8 miles from Lexington, containing 200 acres; 80 acres cleared, a young apple orchard of nearly 200 trees, and other fruit trees of different kinds. In point of quality, timber and situation, this farm is excelled by none in the state—there are two springs included in the improvement, which run a considerable part of the year; and two wells of never failing water—the buildings are neither of the first nor last quality—an indispitable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
Robt. Marshall.
Fayette county, } Jan. 10, 1804. } 2am*
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Fleming county, a
BROWN MARE,
about 14 1-2 hands high, no brand, about 12 or 13 years of age; appraised at 12 1/2. Chambers Dynes.
John Jordan Jun.
Has a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
SUITABLE for the present, or approaching season, which he will sell low for
CASH, TOBACCO, HEMP, GINSENG, WHEAT, SALT, PETRE, BEES-WAX, TALLOW, HOG'S LARD, PORK, COUNTRY LINEN, AND THREAD.
Those indebted to the late firm of JOHN JORDAN JUN. & Co. are requested to call and pay—or at least settle their accounts.
Lexington, K. Nov. 14th 1803.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Whereas, I am legally authorized by power of attorney, granted by John Willon 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 on the waters of Kentucky river; the one containing, by survey dated the 3rd 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 leases and grants as may be required. By virtue of the power 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. tf.
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 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. *3am
THE partnership of Trotter and Scott, was on the 14th ult. dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted by either bond, note, or book account, are requested to make immediate payment to George Trotter, or to Mr. Scott, who will settle all the business of said firm—those who will not avail themselves of this notice, will compel us to the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits without respect to persons.
Geo. Trotter sen.
Alex. Scott.
Lex. 26th Dec. 1803. tf.
Just Published,
And for sale at the office of the Kentucky Gazette,
An Account
OF LOUISIANA; Being an Abstract of Documents in the offices of the Department of State and of the Treasury.
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber, takes this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his shop, to the new brick building, between the stores of Mr. Alexander M c Neil, and Mr. William Caldwell, in the town of Paris; where he continues to carry on the
SADDLER'S BUSINESS,
in all its various branches. Those who please to apply to him, may depend on being furnished with any article in his business, on better terms for Cash, than any heretofore in the state.
William D. Jackson.
Paris Jan. 5, 1804. 12am
CHEAP GOODS.
SAML. & GEO. TROTTER, HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their Store on Main Street, Lexington, an extensive assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Of the latest importations from Europe, and the East and West Indies—
CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hard-Ware, Groceries, China, Queen's, and Tin } Wares.
All of which were purchased on the lowest terms, and will be sold either by wholesale or retail for Cash accordingly.
Amongst which are the following articles:
Fine and Coarse Cloths, Coatings, Flannels, Rose, 2 1-2 point, and striped Blankets, Cashmeres, Fancy Cord, Irish Linens, Chintzes, Callicoes, India Muffins, British Plain Jaconett, Tambored Lappett, Book & Cambric do. Scarlet Cloaks, Turkey Cotton, Cotton and Wool Cards, Saddlery, Iron, Anvils, Vices, Steel, Cut and Hammered Nails assorted, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, and Green } Teas, fresh & of the best quality. Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Indigo, of a superior quality, 8 by 10 Window Glass, Queen's and Glass Ware, assorted by the crate.
N. B. One of the subscribers intending to start for Philadelphia, in a few days, request those who are indebted to them to make immediate payment.
S. & G. T.
2d Jan. 1804.
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 Harrodsburg with about 100 acres of Cleared Land, a good Dwelling House and other Convenient Buildings, a large apple and Peach Orchard, Meadow and Pasture; the whole in good repair.
James Maccoun.
Lexington, March 14, 1803.
STRAYED,
One, Two STEERS or OXEN, about the first of September, both brindle—one has the left eye out—six years old. I will give FOUR DOLLARS 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. tf.
TO SELL OR RENT,
A HOUSE with a good Cellar and Kitchen, several small Buildings and a Garden Lot, very convenient for a small family—Apply to P. D. Robert, on the premises, High Street, opposite Short Cross Street.
Nicholas County.
Taken up by Thomas Hawkins, on Cassidy's creek, near the Upper Blue Lick, a Bay Mare. Fourteen hands and a half high, five or six years old, mottled face, near hind foot white, good all round, natural trotter; appraised to 75 dollars, before me.
Alexander Blair, g. p. n.
15 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Hicbee's mill, in Fayette county, a Mulatto Slave, named RANDOLPH, about six feet high, and thirty two or thirty three years old, he limps a little when he walks, and has a scar on the right side of his head, where the wool is off, occasioned by a burn. It is supposed he is lurking in the neighborhood of Gen. Todd's, as he has a wife at John Pickett's, in the same neighborhood. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said slave to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again.
Thos. Lincoln.
MILITARY LANDS.
For Sale,
TWO valuable tracts of MILITARY LAND, situate on the river Ohio (state of Ohio) about 25 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, 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.
LEWIS SANDERS & Co. have by mutual consent dissolved their copartnership. Persons indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment to Lewis Sanders, to whom the debts properly belong. Any person having demands against said firm, are desired to apply to L. Sanders for payment.
LEWIS SANDERS,
PATRICK M c ULLOUGH.
Lexington, 8th Dec. 1803.
THE flattering encouragement that the subscriber has experienced since his commencement in this business, has induced him to make large engagements to continue the store on his own account at the same place; and with a mind highly sensible of the benefits that he has received from the hands of his very good friends, he takes this opportunity to return to them and the public generally, his most cordial and sincere thanks and acknowledgements; he also publicly pledges himself to his particular friends, that there shall not be lacking on his part, any industry or attention to his business; and hopes to convince them that their confidence is not ill placed.
LEWIS SANDERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WILL continue business in the house lately occupied by Trotter & Scott—He has just received, and now opening a large, very general and well chosen assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
of the latest importations from Europe, suitable for the present and approaching season; a considerable part of which being purchased with cash, enables him to sell upon unusual low terms, but no credit can be given whatever.
Geo. Trotter sen.
Lex. 26th Dec. 1803.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber intending to start for a fresh supply of furs, by the fifteenth of March next, informs all those indebted to him, that they will confer a particular favor on him by discharging their arrears before that time.
JNO. LOWKEY.
Lexington, Feb. 7, 1804.
Taken up by William Francis, living in Bourbon county, on Rockbridge, a Brown Mare Colt, supposed to be one year old, with a large star in her forehead, two white hind feet; appraised to 20 dollars. Dec. 27, 1803
Taken up by Nathan Smith, on sylas's run, branch of Townsend, one Black Mare Yearling Colt, star in her forehead, and some white on the off hind foot; appraised to 20 dollars—Given under my hand this 19th day of November, 1803.
David Clarkson.
Taken up by Andrew Irvin, Bourbon county, near Cane ridge meeting house, a Dark Bay Horse Colt, two years old last spring, about thirteen and a half hands high, no brands perceptible, the right hip bone appears to have been broke, trots; appraised to 10 dollars. 19th Dec. 1803. William Mitchell, J. P. B. C.
THE KENTUCKY POCKET ALMANAC
For sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single.

LOUISIANA. A letter from Dr. JOHN SIBLEY, late of Fayetteville, (now of Louisiana) to J. GALES, printer, in Raleigh N. C.
LOUISIANA, Aug. 15, 1803.
DEAR SIR, About 12 months ago I was called by some business to Natchez; I took shipping at Charleston, landed at N. Orleans, and proceeded on to Natchez by land, along the Mississippi. The distance is called 300 miles.
Not being able immediately to accomplish my business at Natchez, I thoroughly explored the Mississippi territory. After which finding my return to Carolina would be unavoidably protracted for some time, and hearing much of the country of Louisiana, I conceived the plan of taking a gamble thither. I therefore applied to the Spanish government, and obtained permission to travel through and explore that country where I pleased.
For that purpose, I left Natchez the 5th of March last, and have been since that time through various parts of Louisiana, but principally on the Red River. I have kept an accurate journal of my travels since I left Charleston, interspersed with notes and observations, which at this time has swelled to a considerable size.
A few days ago I received a letter from governor Claiborne, of Natchez, informing me of the cession of this country to the United States, which has made me the medium through which this important information has been communicated to the inhabitants of this part of Louisiana; nineteen twentieths of whom are French, speak none but their native language, and understand but little of the government of the United States. My room has been crowded almost every day since I received governor Claiborne's letter; some having heard the report, and wishing to learn the truth of it; others to obtain some knowledge of the American government under which they expect soon to pass.
I have done all in my power to reconcile them to the change; and it has afforded me much satisfaction to observe the success of my efforts; though I have been astonished at the misrepresentations which have been spread among the people here, concerning the government of the United States (by some tory Americans who have found their way hither) which have excited prejudices that in some instances I have found much difficulty to remove.
I have represented to the people, that while they were under an European government, they were held as an article of traffic, were bought and sold from one European power to another, as they buy and sell their cattle, mules and horses; that the Europeans were eternally at war with one another, and let them belong to which ever of these powers they would, they must be a party in their wars, and liable to be plundered by their enemies; and that they knew by experience, how little an European colony had to expect, situated four or five thousand miles from the seat of government. Although this country has been settled nearly as long as Pennsylvania, and in many respects possessing superior advantages, how small is its progress in improvements compared to that state! which difference is entirely to be attributed to the difference of government.
Without prejudice to the government of France and Spain, I have represented to them the mildness of the American government. It interferes with no one's religion, but protects all. Its disposition to encourage commerce, agriculture, internal navigation, manufactures, arts and sciences; and that they will now be under a government that will never sell them, and that is able, and will always be willing to protect them, and whose finances are such that they will not be oppressed with taxes.
As some description of this country, which will shortly become part of the United States, cannot fail to be interesting, I will give you some extracts from my journal respecting it, which must be in a very abridged manner, or it would too far exceed the bounds of a letter, which I hope has not already become tiresome, & which has no other recommendation than the novelty of the subject, and a strict adherence to truth.
The Island of Orleans which forms a part of Louisiana, is on the east side of the Mississippi river; the south end of it forms one part of the mouths of the river Balise, and is a point. It is bounded on the east by Spiritu Santo Bay, the lakes Ponchartrain and Maurepas; and north by the Bayou Manchack, or which is sometimes called the river Ibierville, which is dry when the Mississippi is low, but when that river is high its waters break through the Bayou, filling into the lake Maurepas from thence to Ponchartrain, & from thence into Spiritu Santo Bay. The length of this island is about 200 miles, and its breadth from two to 20. About the middle of it, on the bank of the Mississippi, is the town of New Orleans. The town is regularly laid off, the streets are 50 feet wide, and intersected at right angles: the houses are principally of brick, some two and some three stories high, many of them elegant with flat roofs. The town is more than half the size of Charleston, & several of its streets next the river are as well built as any streets in Charleston; there is one large handsome church, a
government house, a nunnery, theatre and two hospitals; and contains fifteen thousand inhabitants, four-fifths of whom are French.
About 40 miles above the Balise, and 65 below Orleans, the settlements begin, and are much alike on both sides of the river. Strung all along about 40 or 50 yards from the river, behind the Seine or embankment, and (except at a point or two) within half a mile of each other and the cleared land extending back from half a mile to a mile and a half, and is generally bounded by a cypress swamp. The lands from the edge of the river bank, gradually fall till they become too low to cultivate; it never can admit of but one row of settlements.
These plantations are interchangeably planted in sugar-cane, rice, and cotton. Nothing can exceed the luxuriance of their crops. The population of the island of Orleans including the town may be estimated at 20,000 inhabitants. On the opposite side of the river is another island, in length about 170 miles, formed by the Bayou La Fausse, which like Manchack, is dry at low water; but at high water a large ship might conveniently pass it. This Bayou falls into Vermilion bay, nearly 100 miles west of Orleans. All along the banks of La Fausse for 70 or 80 miles, is as thick settled as any part of the banks of the Mississippi.
There are several other islands along the Gulf of Mexico, west of the Mississippi, on which are some settlements, particularly Barataria, at which I was. Among these bays and islands are found, in the greatest perfection and abundance, turtle, fish, oysters, &c. and in winter, plenty of fowl. Farther to the west ward, on the bay, is the large, rich settlement of Tuckepa, interspersed with beautiful prairies (land without forest growth) rivers and creeks, some of which are navigable for small vessels. The population of this district is 965 families; they have large flocks of very large sized cattle, make considerable sugar and cotton for exportation.
North of Tuckepa, and directly back of it, is the district of Appalusa, in extent nearly one hundred miles by fifty. This is a high, rich and beautiful country, skirted with clumps of flourishing trees, and interspersed with fine rich prairies, which produce corn and cotton, in great perfection. But the immense flocks of cattle with which they are covered, are almost incredible: ten thousand head may be seen in one view.
The population of Appalusa is 470 families. A river called Chaffeli runs thro' Appalusa, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico, at Tuckepa. This is a part of the Mississippi that breaks out about 200 miles above New Orleans, just below, and in sight of the mouth of Red-river. The navigation of the Chaffeli has been considerably obstructed for some years past, by drift wood, that in floating down the Mississippi had lodged at its mouth.
North of Appalusa, and joining, begin the settlements on the waters of Red-river. The river heads in the same mountains of the Missouri and the river Grand, which separate the waters of the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico, from those of the Western Ocean. Red-river is near 2000 miles in length; it falls into the Mississippi about 300 miles from its mouth, and is navigable it is said, for boats more than 1200 miles. In ascending it, the first high land that will admit of being settled (on account of its overflowing) is Izavial, which is about 75 miles up it by water, and 40 miles above the mouth of Black-river.
Izavial is called an island, and is so at high water: it is a beautiful prairie, on the south side of Red-river about 20 miles in length, and 4 or 5 in breadth, of an oval form, surrounded with thick wood, interspersed with handsome clumps of trees; tuffed over with fine grass, and settled all round the edge in a circular form. Their fields are in the prairie, in front of their houses, and the centre of the prairie (which is not cultivated) is covered with cattle of a very large size. I passed through Izavial in the month of March; I accurately ascertained the number of families, which is 226, the land when ploughed has a very rich appearance, and produces corn and cotton abundantly, but not to be compared with the river lands, or the Appalusa or Tuckepa prairies. On each side of Red-river are some scattering settlements for about 50 miles, to Bayou Rapide, on which are about 100 families. The land here, in point of fertility, is inferior to none in the world; and for about 40 miles thence, to the beginning of the Appalusa prairies, pulling Bayou Robert and Bayou Beauf (on which a few settlements are beginning) the country is equally rich, and as well timbered as any land can be. It is perfectly level, (resembling a river-bed) the soil 20 feet deep, and like a bed of manure.
Higher up Red-river, the banks and low grounds (which are 5 or 6 miles wide) are nearly of the same quality as the lands on Bayou Rapide, with only this difference, being of a texture somewhat looser, which is perhaps an advantage. Here are but few settlements, till you arrive at the river Cane-fetters (so called) which is 60 or 70 miles higher up Red-river. From this up to the village or port of Natchitoches, which is about 50 miles, and for 25 miles above it, the banks of one branch of Red-river are settled in the same manner as the Mississippi. It is impossible
to conceive of more beautiful fields and rich outfit, repaired thither. They had been there but a short time, before the Ozas fell upon them, and destroyed every one of them. No attempt has since been made to settle it.
The town or port of Natchitoches, (where is a church, the residence of the commandant, priest, 10 or 12 merchants, and 30 or 40 families) was formerly a French garrison and an out-post. It is handsomely situated on a hill, which overlooks a great extent of well cultivated fields: it was much larger 50 or 60 years ago than at present, owing to many inhabitants, who before lived in the garrison, having within these thirty or forty years past settled on plantations up and down the river.
From this place the great western road takes off towards Mexico, and it will ever be an important place, being the key to an immense rich country. The population of the district of Natchitoches, is between four and five thousand. The low grounds of Red River are generally five or six miles wide, and no soil can be richer and all nearly alike, considerable part of which is overflowed annually in the month of April, but it continues up but a short time, and always falls in time to plant corn and tobacco, and rises no more till the same time the next year. There are fields that from the best account I can obtain, have been planted successively for 100 years in corn or tobacco, and never known to fail in producing plentiful crops, nor is the soil apparently in the least exhausted. It is particularly favorable for tobacco, which grows remarkably luxuriant, and has a very fine flavor. The soil has a saline impregnation, which imparts something of it to the tobacco. The well and river water is somewhat brackish.
I am convinced that one hand here can make as much tobacco in a season, as 4 or 5 on the best lands in Virginia or N. Carolina. It is made without bills being raised, and grows so thick (from the strength and warmth of the soil) that they usually cut it three times: when prepared for market, it is stemmed and made into twisls of five pounds each.
From 80 to 100 bushels of corn can be made to the acre. Cotton produces equally well. The gardens on the natural soil (for they cannot be made richer by manure) are not less astonishing or extraordinary. I have particularly observed the very great height to which the artichoke grows; they are usually ten feet, and very frequently 12 and 15 feet high.
In the neighbourhood of Natchitoches are several salt-springs, the waters of which are at least three times as strong as sea-water. Two men with 10 or 12 old pots and kettles, supply the settlement, on Red-river, with salt. The springs are almost inexhaustible, and would admit of very large quantities of salt being made from them.
There are plenty of iron and copper ore, pit coal, shell and stone lime. The different branches of the river, the lakes, creeks, and Bayous, abound with very fine fish, coxcks, soft shelled turtles, and in the winter, great varieties of fowl. This country is far from being tickly. The river being very deep, does not get much heated; the houses are immediately on its banks, which are kept perfectly clean; and the water being saltish, prevents the exhalations of sickly vapours, and it is happily freed from many of those troublesome insects so common in the southern states, particularly the bed-bug. The mitequito is very rarely seen here.
The high lands which are all vacant and unsettled, are covered with a thick growth of oak, hickory, ash, gum, sassafras, dog-wood, buck-eye, grapevines, &c. intermixed with some short leaved pine, and interspersed with prairies, creeks, lakes and mountains: it is not mountainous, but gently rising hills and valleys, and generally a strong clay soil. But the appearance of both the timber and land is very much injured by the frequent burning of the woods.
The country on Red-river, which I esteem most valuable, begins about 50 or 60 miles above the upper settlements, and extends 4 or 500 miles. The river there never overflows its banks; the low grounds are wide, and from the river, for 40 miles on each side, the lands are remarkably rich, interspersed with handsome prairies beautiful streams and fountains; also quarries of free-stone, lime, flint, slate, grit, and almost every kind of stone.
About 80 or 90 years ago, a number of Frenchmen settled on this part of Red-river; they built a merchant-mill, with Burr-stones, (which they brought from France) and cultivated wheat in the prairies with much success, and made excellent flour for several years, till, by the repeated incursions of the Oza Indians, they were compelled to abandon the settlements.
The Ozas are a race of Indians living in a prairie, between Red-river and a branch of the Missouri, at three remarkable large springs; they formerly consisted of 2000 warriors, but near two-thirds of them were destroyed by the small pox a few years ago. They are in size gigantic, and in disposition cruel and ferocious: they are always at war with their Indian neighbours, and are inveterate enemies of all white people, particularly the Spaniards.
Something more than twenty years ago, an attempt was made, by the Spaniards, to re-settle this country; for this purpose, some priests, a company of soldiers, and a number of families with a
been there but a short time, before the Ozas fell upon them, and destroyed every one of them. No attempt has since been made to settle it.
I am well acquainted with an elderly French gentleman of very large fortune, and strict veracity, who was born there, and who went there a few years ago, and brought away the Burr-mill stones which was left there by the French. From him I have had an accurate description of that country. He says there are, to his certain knowledge, three silver mines, as rich as any in Mexico, from which he has taken ore and had it proved. He likewise described to me a quarry of slate, that is on the bank of the river, from which slates may be taken seven or eight feet square, perfectly true, and half an inch thick; and the stone is inexhaustible. He says the prairies in that country are full of buffaloes, horses, mules, antelopes, and a remarkable species of wild hog, whose navals are on their backs.
In ascending the Red-river, about 30 miles from the mouth of it, Black-river falls in on the north side: this is always a clear and navigable stream, for 5 or 600 miles. About 100 up it, it branches, at the same place, in three different directions. The eastern branch, called Tschaw, is navigable for many miles, affords rich land, which is all vacant. The middle or main branch, called Wathatta, is navigable 500 miles, on which is an old settlement, affords excellent lands, salt-springs, lead-ore, and plenty of very good mill and grind-stones. The western branch, called Catahola, (on which are 20 or 30 families newly settled) runs through a beautiful prairie country, in which is a large lake, called Catahola lake. On this lake are said to be a great number of salt-springs, and very remarkable accounts are given of the fish and fowl with which it abounds. On the river called Ozark, are many valuable tracts of land, some of which is settled. The fame of White-river and Saint Francois. From the upper settlement, at Lans-la-Grace, to the upper settlements on the Missouri (a distance of upwards of 250 miles) containing a population of 59 or 60,000, is a country equal to Kentucky, or any part of our western territory; and the lead and iron mines contained in it render it a country of vast importance. The extent of Louisiana being 1500 miles in length, and not less than 200 in width, will admit of its being divided into four states at least.
Travelling up the Mississippi some months ago, I took pains to ascertain the number of sugar plantations, and the average quantity of sugar made annually on each. I found 14 below N. Orleans, and 64 above, in all 84, and they averaged annually about 75,000 lbs. weight of sugar, besides a proportionable quantity of rum and molasses. Considerable sugar has been made in Tuckepa, but I have not been able to ascertain the quantity; but in examining that part of Louisiana that will answer for the cultivation of sugar, viz. on the Mississippi for 60 miles below New Orleans, and 60 miles above it; with Terre Bonne and the Bayou St. John's, the Bayou La Fosse, Tuckepa, and Quequechose, at least 1000 sugar plantations may be made equal to those now used as such, which might turn out annually 75,000 bds. of 1000 lbs. weight, besides a proportionable quantity of rum and molasses.
The lands on red River alone are capable of producing more tobacco than is now made in the United States, and at less than one fourth of the labor; and in all Louisiana, I think more than ten times as much cotton might be made as in the United States. The extreme fertility of this country—the vast quantities of deer, beef, pork, tobacco, sugar, &c. which it would yield, with the productions of its mines independent of the vast quantities of vacant lands, under no claims, render the acquisition of it to the U. S. of importance almost exceeding calculation.
The western boundary of Louisiana is not ascertained, and there are various opinions about it—The jurisdiction of the Governor of Louisiana at present ends, and that of the Spanish province of Texas begins, about 100 miles west of the port of Natchitoches, on the Red river; and it does not appear that there ever was any agreement between the government of France and Spain, concerning it—This is a matter of considerable importance; for wherever the line is, it must run thro' a remarkable rich and fertile country; and a few miles either way of so long a line, is of consequence.
In Louisiana (as in all Spanish countries) the Roman Catholic religion is the only one tolerated. Some among them (who are strongly attached to their religion) have expressed to me their fears, that when the American government is established over them, they will not be permitted to worship as they please; but I have assured them their fears are groundless.
I could add many more remarks concerning this truly fine country, but I have already too far exceeded the limits of a letter. Owing to the very hasty manner in which the sketch was drawn up, I am aware that there are probably many errors in it, as relates to grammatical diction, &c. but with respect to the substance of it, I believe it is perfectly correct.
I have from the best materials and
information I could obtain, sketched a map of the southern part of Louisiana, and the country to the westward of it as far as the river Grand; which I believe may have some pretensions to accuracy.
I am Sir, Your obedient servant, JOHN SIBLEY.
FROM THE ADVOCATE. Money, so necessary in the commerce of the world, is very unequally distributed, and it will ever happen that while some men have more than a competency to their wants, others have less. As a remedy to this evil, if evil it be, the deficiencies of the latter, are supplied by the excesses of the former, in loans or on interest.
Loans are supplied by individuals and by companies. By individuals—the advantage here is—to the borrower, that the loans are generally for long terms, to permanent and family objects—the purchase of a place of business, or the settling of a farm.
The disadvantage is—to the lender, that he loses an interest on his money until it accumulates to a proper sum, to lend out, or until he finds a borrower, and that he cannot call it in again at pleasure.
To the borrower, that the security being generally on real property—there is often the troublesome investigation of title and the disagreeable sensation of a mortgage.
By banks—the advantages here are—to the lenders, that a large mass of capital, made up of the surpluses of individuals, being always ready, no time is lost in the accumulation for the purpose of lending, and a constant market is kept open—that the stock is on positions not beyond the reach of small money holders, who may buy in or sell out as occasion may require.
To the borrower—that he may at the market obtain a credit suited to his present demand, on a personal security—and hence the direct assistance of banks to every kind of commercial and mechanic enterprise—and the indirect benefit to the agriculture of a country.
The disadvantage is—to the borrower that his loan being for a short time, he is obliged, in order to entitle himself to a renewal of credit, to continue his habits of industry, and to maintain a fair reputation.
In this parallel it is seen, that banks have greatly the advantage of individual money lenders—inasmuch as they are admirably calculated to gather together the monied supplies or excess of the wealthy part of the community, and are the best instruments not only to dispense it, but to keep it in a constant and useful activity. And consequently that they are eminently serviceable to a country.
We have now many banks, and the public prosperity seems to have grown up with them, and yet envy and folly have constantly combined against every new attempt to add to the number.
OBSERVER.
NOTICE.
THOSE who have claims against the estate of Andrew Holmes deceased are requested to exhibit them legally authenticated to the subscriber, in order that provision may be made as early as possible for discharging them—And those indebted to the estate, are now called on to discharge the same, otherwise suits will certainly be commenced without discrimination.
J. HOLMES, Adm. Lexington, March 5, 1804. 3
IN THE PRESS, And will be published in a few weeks, THE INFERNAL CONFERENCE; OR DIALOGUES OF DEVILS.
By the LISTENER.
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TAKEN up by John Wright, Clarke county, on Four Mile creek, a
Day Horse, about fourteen hands and a half high, a star in his forehead, some white on his near hind foot, the hair of his tail boiled off, some saddle spots, about five years old; appraised to 60 dollars, January 7, 1804.
4 Achiles Eubank, j. p.
Clarke county. TAKEN up by Francis Jackson, living on the Kentucky river, Jackson's Ferry, A Black Mare,
fourteen hands and a half high, six or seven years old, branded on the near shoulder like R, a star in her forehead, saddle marks on her back, and shod before; appraised to 231.
D. Hampton, j. p. Dec. the 27th, 1803.
Scott county, kt. TAKEN up by Michael Godard, living about two miles from Georgetown, on North Elkhorn, a
Bay Horse, about 10 years old, 14 hands one and a half inches high, a star in the forehead, some saddle spots, no brand perceivable; appraised to 30 dollars.
A copy. Teste, Sam. Shepard, j. p. Jan. 7th, 1804.
WANTED, AN Industrious, Sober Man, who is well acquainted with the
BLACKSMITH'S TRADE, Who can come well recommended, shall receive an interest worth his attention, by applying to the subscriber, living in Montgomery county.
YILSON PAYNE. Feb. 24, 1804.
NOTICE, IS hereby given—that I will attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Ohio, on Tuesday, the eighth day of May next, to perpetuate testimony, and establish the special calls of an entry of 1000 acres of land, made in my name, in said county, on the bank of Green river, near Mathew Adams's or Muhlenberg county; and to do such other things as the law directs. Should the business not be completed in one day, it will be continued from day to day; and if any thing should prevent my attendance, an agent will attend in my stead.
Stephen Fisher, cen. Mercer county, February 28, 1804.

"True to his charge— He comes, the Herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumb'ring at his back."
LEXINGTON, MARCH 6.
A few weeks since, a party of Indians, belonging to the Shawanese tribe, came to this place, for the purpose of placing several of their children to school. There is no circumstance, perhaps, which so much discovers the disposition of these savages to cultivate a friendly and peaceable correspondence with the whites, and to prefer that harmony with which a few years ago it was difficult to inspire them. Notwithstanding the exertions of the various missionaries who had been sent among the northwestern tribes, and the example which had been set them by the frontier inhabitants, as to the superior advantages of civilized life, these Indians were always discovered to be averse to all friendly communications until the treaty of Greenville. It is certainly the duty of the general government to encourage any disposition they may discover to embrace our social habits and manners; and of every individual in our country to treat those savages in such a manner, as to convince them of the advantages they will reap from the change of life which they appear willing to adopt.
Extract of a letter from Richmond to the editor of this paper.
"A letter from a friend, now in Philadelphia, under date of the 31 of February, says, "Miss M'Dowell, of whose robbery and abuse, in the county of Lycoming, in that state, sometime since, there was so much talk, came to town a few days since, under the protection of one of the most respectable gentlemen of that state, with whom she resides;—and that he has declared his intention of patronizing her, until some further and more satisfactory investigations are made relative to the reality of her adventures. She refuses to see much company, on account of the crowds that wish to see her. When I have been in her company, she has been engaged in relating her adventures, and making enquiries of those of whom there was a probability of getting some information which interests her. She is moving in the first circles, and patronized by some of the first characters of the place." This contradicts the account of her being a neighboring taylor, in ladies' clothing, as asserted in some papers not long since. Would it not be well once more to call the attention of the public to this curious occurrence, that if the reality has a parent in Kentucky, or elsewhere in the western country, he may hear of her?"
The Legislature of the state of New-York have agreed to the proposed alteration of the constitution of the United States. In the Senate the vote was unanimous; in the house of assembly the yeas were 79 nays 14.
KOSCIUSKO.—On the 28th October, says a Paris paper, all the Poles in Paris attached to the doctrines of Kosciusko, assembled to celebrate, according to their annual custom, the anniversary of their General's birth day. Several senators, counsellors of state, members of the institute, the ambassador from the United States, with several Americans, and a number of literary characters, composed the guests.
MR. BRADFORD.—I have heard that the Kentucky Bar has promised to publish Reports of cases decided in the Federal Court, with annotations, upon the plan of that of Nichols and Wells, with which he some time since favoured the publick. The accuracy of that work, and the masterly speech which the Reporter delivered in that case—the clearance of its style, and purity of its diction, has conspired to raise my expectations; and I must beg you to enquire of the Author, with whom I have no acquaintance, when it will appear.
A READER.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 22.
The Senate, on Saturday, passed the bill entitled, "An act erecting Louisiana into two territories, and making provision for the temporary government thereof."
The Yeas and Nays on the passage of the bill, were as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Armstrong, Baldwin, Bradley, Breckenridge, Brown, Cocke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Jackson, Logan, Maclay, Nicholas, Potter, John Smith, Samuel Smith, Sumner, Venable and Wright—20.
NAYS—Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Olcott, Plumer and Stone—5.
Senators to Congress.—On Saturday, the 4th inst. the Legislature of this state made choice of John Armstrong esq. of Ulster, and gen. John Smith, of Suffolk, to represent this state in the Senate of the United States, in the room of Theodoros Bailey and Dewitt Clinton, resigned.
[N. York pap.]
NATCHEZ, January 30. By letters from New-Orleans of the 22d inst. we learn, that the French troops from St. Domingo, mentioned in our paper of Tuesday last, had passed the fort at Plaquemine before orders had reached that place to stop them—and that a vessel had been dispatched down the river for that purpose. No particular apprehensions appeared to have been entertained from these troops, but it was probably thought better, upon principles of general policy, to prevent an increase of the number of foreign soldiery to the province.
Gen. Wilkinson, it is said, had received orders to repair to the Federal City, and is expected to leave New-Orleans in the ensuing month.
CARLISLE, February 22. Extract of a letter to the editors of a Baltimore paper, dated at Washington.
"A warm debate, I am told, took place in the Senate yesterday, on the subject of admitting free negroes, people of colour in the Louisiana country, to serve as jurors, &c. It was urged by some of the members, that, agreeably to the convention with France, to admit the subjects of that country as citizens of the United States, without any discrimination as to colour; that they had a right to expect it; and he would disfranchise them without a direct violation of the convention. It was, however, warmly and spiritedly opposed by some of the southern members, particularly gen. Jackson, who insisted on it, that if they were admitted to equal privileges with the whites, they might not be long before that country would experience all the horrors of a civil war, which, in fact, would be a war of extirpation. I was not present, and therefore can give but a very imperfect account of the ideas advanced pro and con."
"It is reported that capt. Truxton is likely to be reinstated in his former rank in the service."
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives.
FEBRUARY 17.
Mr. Nicholson made a report on the petition of—Marsteller, &c. praying for divorces—The report states, that the committee have not thought it necessary to enquire into the merits of the individual cases, under the conviction that a general power to grant divorces should be vested in some tribunal. For this purpose the report concludes with a resolution to invest the circuit court with power to allow divorces.
Resolution agreed to—Ayes 75—and referred to a select committee to bring in a bill.
Saturday, February 18.
Mr. Moore offered a resolution instructing the committee of commerce and manufactures, to enquire into the expediency of authorizing the President of the United States to employ persons to explore such parts of the province of Louisiana, as he may think proper, and to report their opinion thereupon to the house.
Mr. Moore said it was scarcely necessary to make any remarks on the object of this resolution. The government were not in possession of a good geographical description of Louisiana, which it was very desirable that they should possess; inasmuch as its limits were not completely delineated in the articles of cession; and as the time might not perhaps, be distant, when its boundaries may be a subject of negotiation between the former owners of the province and the United States.
The resolution was agreed to—Ayes 55.
Tuesday, February 21.
A bill to divide the Indiana territory into two separate governments was read the third time.
The question was then taken on the passage of the bill, and passed in the negative.—Ayes 58—Nays 59.
NEW-YORK, February 14.
Captain Pierce, of the ship Andromache from Amsterdam informs us, that he left the Texel on the 4th Dec. at which time the most active preparations were continued in Holland for the projected invasion. The Batavian republic had been ordered to furnish twelve thousand men as his quota, and a draft of that number was accordingly made about the 30th November.
He adds, that the French government had hired many Dutch vessels, at a certain sum per ton, and a gratuity in proportion to the plunder, to transport the troops to England. Vessels pressed into the service were to receive no gratuity.
A report prevailed in Amsterdam that the Brest fleet, with 250 transports, had failed on a secret expedition.
Captain Sharp, who arrived at this port yesterday from Naples, informs, that 30,000 French troops were in the northern part of the kingdom, at the time of his departure; and that the British men of war at Gibraltar, were in readiness to carry off the English merchants and their property, in case this army should advance farther into the interior.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 29.
Extract of letter from a gentleman in the Mississippi territory to his friend in this town, dated January 8, 1804.
"There has been two of Sam. Mason's party (which infested the road between this and Kentucky) in jail at Greenville for trial. They were condemned last term, and executed this day. One of them was a James May—the other calls himself John Sutton; but was proved to be the villain who was known by the name of little or red headed Harp, and who committed so many acts of cruelty in Kentucky."
Arrived here yesterday, the brig Sea-Flower, Glover, in 62 days from Amsterdam. By this arrival we have received Dutch papers to the 9th Dec. which, although several days later than our previous accounts from Europe, contain no intelligence of any particular importance. The invasion of England was full talked of and anxiously expected, but every thing which related to the manner in which it was to be conducted, was merely conjectural. Capt. Glover informs, that on the 9th Dec. all the lighters and other craft, in the harbor of Amsterdam, were pressed by order of government, for the purpose of transporting troops to the Texel, where they were to be embarked on board of a large fleet of transports, prepared for that purpose, and which dropped down in co. with capt. G. to the number of about 20 ships of considerable burthen, besides a great number of other vessels. Capt. G. further informs, that an immediate embarkation of the troops was expected, and from every appearance he judged that some important step was about to be disclosed. [Boston Gaz.]
NEW-YORK, Feb. 29.
Letters from Albany, announce officially that Governor Clinton declines a re-election. The candidates talked of are chancellor Livingston, the late chancellor Livingston, judge Lewis, judge Livingston, and col. Burr.
The lieut. governor Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, also declines.
NOTICE.
Kentucky Insurance Company. THE annual general meeting of the Share-Holders in the Kentucky Insurance Company, will be held at their office, in Lexington, on Monday, the second day of April next, at 10 o'clock, for the election of a President, four Directors, and five Auditors, pursuant to law, and the ordinances of the corporation.
By order of the President and Directors. W. MACLEAN, Clk. Lexington, 18th Feb. 1804.
NOTICE. The trustees of Lexington, in the case of the petition of the Rev. John Brown, late Pastor of Providence congregation, Virg. Feb. 28, 1804.
ALEX. PARKER, C. T. L. Lexington, Feb. 27, 1804.
GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY. THE Representatives of the several Subordinate Lodges, and all the Members of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, are requested to be punctual in their attendance at the Masons' Hall, in Lexington, on the third Tuesday in March next, at ten o'clock, A. M. being the Grand half yearly Communication.
By order of the Most Ws'ful G. M. DAN. BRADFORD, G. Sec'y. Lexington, February 25, 1804.
Just Published. And for sale at Charles's Book store, Lexington.
A SERMON. Delivered at Pigeon, By the Rev. James Blythe, Occasioned by the death of the Rev. John Brown, late Pastor of Providence congregation, Virg. Feb. 28, 1804.
NOTICE. I SHALL attend by myself or agent, on the thirtieth day of March next, if fair, if not on the next fair day, at the house of Thomas Hickland, in Bourbon county, and from thence proceed to a sugar tree and buckeye, at the forks of a branch, to take depositions, to establish and perpetuate the calls in the following entry—"June 16th, 1782, Theodorus Sparreys 250 acres upon a treasury warrant, to include the fork of a small branch of Licking, emptying in Stoner's fork, about 1 mile above the salt spring trace, at which fork is a sugar tree and buckeye both marked 'T. S.' and to do such other acts as I may deem necessary and according to law—and in case the business is not completed on the first day, we shall adjourn from day to day until the business is completed.
John Sparr. 24th Feb. 1804.
The Noted Horse,
Bacchus,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable in Bourbon county, within one mile of Paris, and will cover mares on the following terms, to wit. Six Dollars Cash for the season, payable on the 15th day of December next; or it may be discharged by paying of Five Dollars when the mare is covered, or Five and a half at any time within the season (which will commence the 10th of March and end the 15th of July) or the season may be discharged by paying of Eight Dollars in pork, if paid between the 10th and 15th of October next on foot; the hogs must be large and in good order; or Eight Dollars in beef cattle, whiskey, salt, iron, country made linen, or linsey, payable on the 15th of December next, at the current selling price. Three Dollars Cash, paid when the mare is covered, for a single leap—Twelve Dollars Cash, or Sixteen Dollars in the above Trade, to insure a mare with foal. All of the trade is to be delivered at my house, and a promissory note will be required for the same. Any gentleman putting four mares shall have a discount made of one fourth—I have excellent pasture gratis for mares that may come from a distance, and if required, will be grain fed for 3s. per week—All possible care and attention will be paid, but will not be answerable for accidents.
BACCHUS was got by the noted old Celer, his dam was got by col. Paul Carrington's Bacchus, a noted running horse, his Bacchus was got by the old Apollo, and came out of Hundly's double Janus mare, called Hundly's race mare, and came out of a thorough bred mare, and now in the possession of Benj. Bedford, who raised Bacchus, and is so well known, that I think it need less to say any more about her.
Bacchus has proved himself to be an extraordinary fine foal getter; to which the annexed certificates from gentlemen of undoubted veracity, will abundantly testify.
NATHANIEL PARRISH.
I HEREBY certify, that I have had an opportunity of examining a number of the colts got by the stud horse Bacchus, the property of Benj. Bedford of Bourbon county, and have no doubt in saying, they are in my judgment, the best I have seen in the state. Given under my hand, the 16th day of Jan. 1804. John Allen.
I HEREBY certify, that I have had an opportunity of examining a number of the colts got by Benj. Bedford's stud horse Bacchus, of Bourbon county, and have no doubt in saying, they are in my judgment, the best I have seen in the state. Given under my hand the 16th day of January, 1804. Thomas Hughes.
I DO certify, that I have seen a number of colts got by capt. Bedford's horse Bacchus, that in my opinion were fine and large, and I do not hesitate in saying I think him a good and sure foal getter. Tho. Arnold. Jan. 16th 1804.
WE do certify, that we think the horse Bacchus, a most excellent foal getter, as we have seen a number of his colts which excelled in figure and action in the general, any horse we have been as long acquainted with. J. Bledsoe, Jos. Kelly.
WE do certify, that Mr. Benjamin Bedford's horse Bacchus, has stood to the county of Bourbon, a number of years, and that his colts are universally reputed to be large and fine. Z. Eastin, John Field, David Clarkson, John Wallace. Paris, 16th January, 1804.
I do certify, that I have particularly viewed a large number of the colts of Bacchus, and am clear in saying his colts (generally speaking) are better as to size and figure than the colts of any horse I have known in the state. Given under my hand, this 16th day of January, 1804. William Mitchell.
I do hereby certify, that I have seen and examined a number of Bedford's Bacchus's colts, and there is no doubt in asserting, that they are large and likely, and that he is a good and sure foal getter so far as I have seen, and I think I have the best opportunity to know. January 16th, 1804. J. Duncan.
WE whose names are hereunto subscribed do certify, that we have a number of us had colts of Benjamin Bedford's Bacchus, and others have had an opportunity of examining his colts; and we have no doubt in saying, that they are large and very likely; And we do further certify, that we think him a sure
foal getter. Given under our hands this 16th day of January, 1804.
William Irwin, Samuel Robinett, David Howell, B. Radcliff, James D. Scott, Turner Lane, Thomas Denison, Richard Wigg, Richard Cartwright, Weldon South, Samuel F. Dawson, W. Markham, Wm. Finch, James Duncan, junr. Baylis Grigsby, Little B. Bedford, John Brown, Archd. McConnel, Zack. Wheat, Henry Bramblett. John Duncan,
For a thorough bred and elegant HORSE,
Flimnap,
NOW in high perfection, will stand the ensuing season at Capt. JACOB SPEARS's farm, in Bourbon county, on the road leading from Lexington, by Gen. Russell's to Limestone, and four miles from the place where he stood the last season, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of Twelve Dollars the season, payable by the 20th of December next, in the following articles of trade, (to wit,) good merchantable Hemp, Country Linen, Sugar, Salt, Beef-Cattle, to consist of Steers between the ages of 3 and 8 years, Pork, and Wheat at their market prices; or Ten Dollars in Cash, which may be discharged by the payment of Ten Dollars worth of good merchantable, well tatted Whiskey, if delivered in good casks within the season, which will commence the first day of March, and end the first of August next—Mares may be insured at Eighteen Dollars in Cash, or Twenty in any of the above mentioned Trade—Five Dollars in Cash, for the single leap, to be paid down. The wheat must be delivered in Brent's, Durbin's, Ogle's, or Ruddle's mills, and not looner than the first of November next. The other trade at Capt. Spears's farm. Extensive and well enclosed pasture, containing upwards of 200 acres, and equal to any in this state, will be furnished gratis, to all mares as come from a distance, and every possible attention paid them by Capt. Spears, to whose care the management of the horse is confided; 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. I shall not consider myself bound to take the above articles of trade if they are not punctually paid. It is expected that gentlemen sending mares from a distance, will send their notes with them.
N. B. Any person putting four mares by the season, and paying punctually, shall have the season of one gratis.
FLIMNAP's form, activity, and high 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 Caroline county, Virginia; is rising nine years old, black and handsomely marked, full 15 hands 3 inches high, very lengthy, and well formed. He was got by the celebrated running horse Whistle Jacket, his dam by the old Aid-de-camp, his grand dam by Dandridge's Fearnought, a thorough bred son of Baylor's old Fearnought, his grand dam by old Janus, out of the dam of Col. Symm's old Wildair; she descended from old Jolly Roger, and Carter Braxton's Kitty Fisher. Diomedes, the sire of Whistle Jacket, supposed to be the best running horse in America, was a thorough bred son of Col. Fenwick's imported old Flimnap, which horse covered at 20 guineas a mare. From the dam, he was descended from the Duke of Ancester's Centinel, Brutus, and Beauty, a daughter of the Curvan Barb mare. Whistle Jacket's dam, Lucy Locket, was got by Bell-Air, (bred by the late Col. John Tayloe of Mount Airy) a son of Moreton's Traveller and old Selima, her dam Marchese, by Othello, her grand dam young Cate, by Childers, her grand dam old Creeping-Cate, by the Dancing-Master, her great, great grand dam, was the Spanish mare imported by Col. Armstead Churchill, Aid-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.
Gentlemen conversant with performances on the turf, will discover from the foregoing pedigree, that a very great proportion of Flimnap's ancestors in every direction, were as capital running horses as any in Virginia. I thought it necessary the last season, to publish a number of certificates from gentlemen of the utmost respectability in Virginia, to prove that Flimnap stood in the highest estimation there as a foal getter; but as he has a great number of colts now in this state, and his advertisement of an unusual size, it would be unnecessary and inconvenient, supposing that the appearance of his colts would be a more conclusive evidence of his superior foal getting, than any certificate which I could publish.
M. LANGHORNE. Feb. 21, 1804.
INFORMATION
LEFT at either of the Printing Offices in Lexington, of the place of residence of THOMAS GREAR, or his son Samuel, formerly of Bedford county, Virginia, all greatly oblige the widow of George Grear.

AMERICAN ECLOGUES--No. III. THE DYING INDIAN.
WRITTEN BY A CAROLINIAN--ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ENGLAND.
WHERE fair Yamaca charms the gaze's light, And shadowy thickets intercept the light: What time the moon, dim night's resplendent queen, To glitter thro' the blacken'd clouds is seen; The brave Kitonhal to a stake was bound, Whilst hosts of hostile Warriors stood around; But the true Indian soul remains unconfin'd, When indignation glows within the mind; Sooner shall rapid rivers cease to roll, Than he to vent the fury of his soul; Sooner shall stars forsake the lofty skies, Than tears unmanly trickle down his eyes: Fiercely he frown'd, and with a with'ring look, The chieftains of Yamaca thus bespoke: "What tho' around me savage foes appear, "What tho' their eyes like fiery meteors glare "What tho' my limbs are numb'd by torturing "Kitonhal suffers, but will ne'er complain!"
"For battle soon your nation shall prepare, Thro' all your towns shall spread the flames of war; With horror view the finds of Shambe's plain There reckon up the number of your slain. In vain, alas! for gallant friends ye weep; Oblivion seals their eyes in endless sleep; No pang, no troubles can the dead molest; No din of battles breaks their peaceful rest! Ere long, your country's desolated lands, Shall mark the fury of contending hands; My valiant countrymen shall deal the blow, And lay Yamaca's tow'ring bulwarks low. Ev'n now upon her walls, let demon's brood, Their fable plumage all distain'd with blood. Light shades of heroes wander to and fro, Deform'd with visionary marks of woe, With wounds disfiguring to behold, and bare, They fain would fad Yamaca's fall declare. Ah! now my rolling eyes begin to swim, And every object to the light grow dim! The glimm'ring landscape gently fades away, Whilst the pale moon emits a feebler ray! Soon shall I quit this transitory life, Soon leave my children and my faithful wife; Yet still, I firmly scorn all sense of pain, Kitonhal suffers, but will ne'er complain!"
"Shall I, the splendor of my deeds disgrace, Staining the honor of our noble race, And to my foes a bad example shew, Or bid them to despise oppressive woe? Approach tormentors, cruel as the storm! Let ghastly looks each countenance deform! Come on, vile cowards, with your horrid train, Come rack these sinews with severest pain; But not a tear shall from these eye-lids steal, Dastards alone disgraceful fears reveal; Aflliction never can affect the brave, They seek a better fate beyond the grave!"
"Around me now the scorching flames arise, And clouds of eddying smoke ascend the skies! Still, still, I firmly scorn all sense of pain, Kitonhal suffers but will ne'er complain!"
"Heavens! when this melancholy life is o'er, Triumphant I'll seek some more distant shore; Some unknown isle where flowers ever bloom, And groves of Cassia waft their sweeter perfume; There I'll reside till time itself must fade, A conqu'ring hero, and a deathless shade!"
While thus he spoke a distant sound is heard, And on the hearth a warlike hand appear'd; Hark! how Pama's troops with savage pride, Yield a shrill shout and pour from ev'ry side! Thro' flying ranks their chief belov'd they seek, And a dread vengeance on his murtherers wreak. Some now, alas! for mercy plead in vain, The thund'ring hatchet shews them on the plain! Confusion reigns, and tumults found afar; Whistl thickens and yells are mingled with the war.
Soon as these clanging thro' the wood resound, The faint Kitonhal once more looks around; A sense of pleasure glides thro' ev'ry vein, Joyful to see his late tormentors slain. No painful thoughts his dying hour molest, But with a smile he hastes to endless rest.
the lovely bride before she has left her couch. Her charms, I am told, appear in this situation to particular advantage. But that Monsieur should be in bed also, to receive his visitants, appears a circumstance as ludicrous as it is uncommon.
LONDON FASHIONS FOR DECEMBER. Walking Dress. —A short round dress of white mouselin with a ritle dress of dark green velvet. A ritle hat to correspond with the dress.
Full Dress. —A dress and petticoat of white crape; the bottom of the dress sloped very high before, and bound all round with ribbon; a full trimming of white lace sewed to the edge of the ribbon. The bosom trimmed with broad lace drawn to form a tucker; the sleeves very short, trimmed with lace. The hair dressed in the most fashionable manner.
Head Dresses. —A straw hat turned up in front, lined with colored velvet, and tied under the chin with a ribbon of the same color. A morning cap of fine sprigged mouselin, with a pulling piece lace all round the front; white fringe. A cap of white mouselin with a full border of white lace, ornamented with a wreath of flowers. A cap of mouselin and lace, with a bunch of roses in front. A Mameluke turban of scarlet and white velvet. A hat of black velvet turned up all round and trimmed with bows of ribbon. A close bonnet of black velvet and pink silk, a bow of black ribbon on the top.
General Remarks. —The dresses very short waistled and very low in the back and in almost every part of them there is lace. In full dress, crape is much worn. Ostrich feathers of all colors are universal. Pelices and spencers of velvet and cloth much worn.—The most favorite colors dark green, sky blue, and black. The military fronts are generally adopted. For undress, silver, bear muffs and tippets are worn; for dress tansflown.
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 feat 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. }
State of Kentucky. Montgomery Circuit court, October term, 1803. James Harrow, Joseph Yardley, Nelson Hackett and Martha his wife late Martha Yardley, Sally Yardley, Robert Porter and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Yardley, and Nancy Yardley and William Yardley, infants under the age of 21 years, by Nelson Hackett, their next friend, which Martha, Sally, Elizabeth, Nancy and William, are children, and heirs at law of William Yardley deceased, and Wiles Cook and Arthur Connally, against
William Hayes & Weather Smith, Defendants. In Chancery. WILLIAM HAYES, one of the defendants in this cause, not having entered his appearance herein according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this state—it is ordered that he do appear here on the first day of their next April term, and answer the complainants' bill—that a copy of this order be inferred in one of the publick news papers in the state, for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court house of this county, and one at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house, in Mountsterling, some Sunday immediately after divine service. (A copy.) teste M. Harison, C. M. C. C.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT & SHOE MAKER. HAS on hand a large assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, which he intends selling at reduced prices.
At these low prices, no trust need be expected. He means to sell at these prices through the course of the year. N. B. Any gentleman that wishes to purchase a quantity of any of the above work, the prices will still be reduced. Two or three APPRENTICES wanted to the above business immediately.
32 REMOVAL. MACCOUN & TILFORD Have removed their STORE To the House formerly occupied by Messrs. SAML. and GEO. SPOTTER. July 26th, 1803.
18 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 18 Tobacco, of the ware houses on the Ken-tucky river, or on the Ohio river, or at below Limestone, for which he will give CASH, and MERCHANDIZE at cash price. Any person who has a considerable quantity of Tobacco for sale, may be accomodated with bills of exchange for such part of the amount as will be agreed on.
WILLIAM WEST. BROWN AND WEST'S PATENT WOODEN STILL HATH been in use for some time, in the vicinity of Lexington, and have received 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 expence and trouble of distilling. 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 purchasing the Patent Right for states, counties or single distilleries, will please to apply to the Patentees in Lexington, Kentucky. The price of Rights to individuals 50 dollars.
WANTED BEES-WAX, WANTED at the Store of SEITZ & JOHNSON, Lexington. tf Dec. 10, 1803.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to his friends and the publick at large, for the encouragement he has received in the prosecution of his business,—and takes this method to inform those who may with to employ him, that he still continues 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. Dec. 1, 1803. John Robert Shaw, who now excels, in blowing rocks and digging wells Can water find by the new art, As well the fresh, so well the salt.
Since conjurors became so wise, In telling where salt water lies; In hopes that, 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 friend of my friend I take, I'll shew them all for friendship's sake; Then all that wish to dig salt wells, May easy learn that Shaw excels.
AT a meeting of the board of Trustees, of the town of Lexington, the 14th day of February, 1804. Whereas, an unprecedented fine has been unjustly imposed, contrary to the uniform liberty granted by the trustees of said town, for keeping building materials on the street, Be it therefore ordained, that from and after the 13th day of March, 1804, every citizen of Lexington, who is building within the limits of said town, shall be entitled to the use of at least one half of the street or streets, opposite to his or her lot, for the special purpose of laying their building materials, subject to the regulation of the trustees only. ALEX. PARKER, C. T. L.
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. 2200 acres along the bank of the river. 2295 acres at the mouth of Holly creek, Kaskaskia, near the town of that name, grants including Frozen creek, branches of the Kentucky river, about 9 miles above its three forks. 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. 2000 acres including the main branch of Welch's creek, waters of Green river. 200 acres in the Illinois grant, 918 poles
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. For further information apply to the Printer in Lexington, to Robert Craddock in Danville, to Thomas Howard in Richmond, Madison county, or to William Sudduth Clarke county, east
BLUE, RED, GREEN, YELLOW & BROWN DYING. 25 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 1s. 6d. per pound. HUGH CRAWFORD, At the sign of the Golden Boot & Shoe, in the old court-house, corner of Main & Cross-streets, Lexington. September 13th, 1803. N. B. If you want to have your cotton coloured free from spots, tye your cuts loose. H. C.
TOBACCO WANTED. 29 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.
Nail Manufactory.
9 GEORGE NORTON, TAKES this method of informing his friends, and the public in general, that he continues carrying on the NAIL MANUFACTORY, On Main street; and has on hand a large assortment of Cut and Hammered NAILS, of the best quality, SPRIGS, BRADS, &c. which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash. A large quantity of BAR IRON of the best quality, from the iron works of Benner and Dorley, also for sale. Lexington, January 9 1804.
FOR SALE, The Valuable Stallion, SILVER HEELS, WHICH stood at Mr. Edmund Bryant's, Jefferson 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 Shelby 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. On the 24th of January, I took up one ANTHONY FORSTER, alias FOSTER, in this county, on suspicion his killing a negro woman, the property of Mr. Garrard Fitzgerald, in Jackson county, State of Tennessee; he made his escape from Mr. Hunt, the sheriff of Claiborne county of the same state, on the 29th of the month above. He left his horse; it is likely he is a stolen one, if so, the owner may have him by proving his property and paying charges; the horse may be seen at Capt. Richardson Herndon's, at Knox court house, Kentucky. Rufus Morgan. Knox court house, K Feb. 10th, 1804.
Taken up by Thomas Parker in Bourbon county, on the waters of Sylas run, One Sorrel Horse, about fourteen hands one inch high, no brand perceptible, large blaze in his face, bob tail, shod before, supposed to be 14 or 15 years old; appraised to 71. 10s. October 20, 1803. David Clarkson.
JOHN POPE, HAS removed to Lexington, and will PRACTICE LAW in the General Court, and in the Fayette, Jefferson, Clarke, Bourbon, Montgomery and Madison Circuit Courts. November 10th. 1803.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this Office—Price 4/6, Political, Commercial and Moral REFLECTIONS On the latecession of LOUISIANA To the United States. By ALLAN B. MACRUDER.
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 Chinneforth.
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 M'Millin.
1000 acres Military land, on the waters of Russell's creek, Green river. 225 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 Andrew F. Price, attorney in fact for (or to the subscribers).
JOHN JORDAN Jun. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, Kentucky, January 14th, 1803.
THE SUBSCRIBER BEING about to remove to Woodford, calls upon those indebted to him, to settle their accounts as speedily as possible, to enable him to answer demands against him. Should any persons call in his absence for this purpose, Mr. Dudley or Mr. Davidson, at Dr. Fishback's will settle with them. The balances due Ridgely and Fishback, Dr. Fishback will receive; and such persons as have accounts against me individually, will leave them with Mr. Dudley or Davidson. F. RIDGELY. Jan. 20th, 1804.
JAMES COLEMAN, WILL attend on behalf of the United States, to expose to sale all the PUBLIC BOATS, At the time and places hereafter specified, on a credit of three months—Bond and approved security will be required of the purchasers. On Friday 24th inst. at Maj. Love's tavern in Frankfort—On Monday 27th at Violet's tavern, mouth of Kentucky—On Friday 21st of March, at James McConnel's Louisville—On Monday 5th ditto, at Young's tavern, mouth of Salt River—On Wednesday 7th ditto, at Brandenburg's, mouth of Doe-Run—And on Monday 12th ditto, at Hudson's store, mouth of Clover-Creek. All the Public Boats at the different Ware-houses on the Kentucky river, above Frankfort, will be disposed of on application to the subscriber, in Lexington. JAMES MORRISON, Agent for the United States. Feb. 20th, 1804.
Blanks of all kinds, may be had at this office.