Broadside, 1828 Aug. 23.

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Broadside, 1828 Aug. 23.

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Broadside written by Mathew Carey of Philadelphia under the pseudonym "Hamilton" entitled "Some Notices of Kentucky, Particularly of its chief town, Lexington." It briefly outlines the development of Lexington, commenting on its educational and cultural institutions, its churches, businesses, economy, and trade. Louisville and the effect of the canal at the Falls of the Ohio are also discussed. Carey also addresses the prejudices long held against the character of Kentuckians and the issue of homicide in the state.

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Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839

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Mathew C. Carey (1760-1839) was a publisher, economist, and humanitarian. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came to America in 1784, after involvement in Irish revolutionary activity. He took up his trade as a printer, publishing the Pennsylvania Herald and the periodical, The American Museum. His book publishing ventures prospered and his firm was a leader in American printing and publishing in the period 1795-1835. He was an active proponent of the protective tariff, as well as an ardent cha...