The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1795-10-03 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMB. III.]
S A T U R D A Y, OCTOBER 3, 1795.
[VOL. IX.]
September 25, 1795.
SIR,
You will observe that the paper addressed to the Printer of the Kentucky Gazette, is intended to precede the other papers.
I am sir, with respect,
Yours &c.
H. MARSHALL.
To the PRINTER of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
SIR,
I TAKE the liberty of inclosing to you a manuscript for publication. You will perceive that in pursuance of a plan at first communicated to the Editor of the Kentucky Herald, in which the first number was published, it is a continuation of my observations on the treaty lately negotiated by Mr. Jay. In requesting you to continue this publication, I do not enquire—if you are a friend to that treaty: because, whatever may be your political sentiments or situation respecting a certain party; I have reason to believe that as Editor of a public paper, you are fully impressed with an idea, that a press to be useful should be FREE—that is IMPARTIAL—and that in questions of great public moment, a paper which admits but one side of an argument, is unworthy of the PUBLIC PATRONAGE—and that consequently you will give those observations publicity, altho' possibly they may not correspond with the opinions of yourself and others.
Believe me sir, I have no personal vanity in wishing you to make this publication. I well know that from the hurry in which I am obliged to commit my thoughts to paper, many inaccuracies will appear. Indeed it was owing to a combination of circumstances; but too obvious to mention, that I was induced to engage in a business of such importance, and for which I have at this time so little leisure. I thought it was in my power to contribute something to the stock of information necessary for the people, to enable them to form any tolerable estimate of the treaty. And I felt it the more my duty to make this contribution, as I did not discover any other person disposed to do it; while many were exerting themselves to mislead the public mind.
You sir, must have observed the reasons given by the Editor of the Herald for discontinuing this publication; perhaps I owe it to that gentleman, to mention that he has since declined the publication at the rate of two or three columns a week; and I further mention this circumstance as a more conclusive reason for this application to you. Since you might have felt some reluctance at taking a manuscript which had been in the hands of another Printer, without knowing that he had refused to make it public, even on terms the most accommodating; and since it seems incumbent on me to shew that I had offered those terms before I took the manuscript from him. And now sir, I am persuaded that you will feel no embarrassment as to that gentleman; nor, upon recollection, any unpleasant sensations as to myself which will prevent your making the publication in question.
I am sir, with respect,
Your very humble servt.
H. MARSHALL.
September 24, 1795.
N o . II.
TO THE WELL DISPOSED PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.
THE TREATY.
ARTICLE the 1st. There shall be a firm inviolable and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between his Britannic majesty, his heirs and successors, and the United States of America; and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns, and people of every degree, without exception of persons or places."
Even this article has not escaped censure. It has been urged as an objection, That there should have been an exception of those persons who had in a manner been proscribed by the laws of several States, during the late war. But let me ask, if such an exception would not have revolted the feelings of every man of humanity? In what light would such an exception have placed American magnanimity? To what purpose should the government of the United States pursue with unrelenting hatred and perpetual war, a few unhappy men, who, banished from their own country, are now scattered through the British empire; altho' it be true, that from mistaken calculations, they acted unworthily, twenty years since? such conduct on the part of the United States at this time, would indeed have been a reproach to the American character.—But I trust that those who direct the American government, are superior to the private malice of individuals. This article again, is wholly exceptionable to those, who are opposed to settling the differences between Great Britain and America, in a friendly way. The reason is obvious:—because it is the basis of a system calculated to defeat their project of anarchy, confusion and war. However, as they have yet awhile rather directed their efforts against the administration of the government, and the treaty, than openly avowed those objects of their policy, I shall not here enter into an argument on those points. Persuaded that the good sense of the great body of the people of this country, and of the United States, induce them rather to pursue an accommodation of their differences with Great Britain, in a peaceable manner by treaty, than to aggravate those differences by war. The question then is, should the proposed treaty with England be ratified? This is what I think ought to be done. And I purpose shewing why I think so.
"Article the 2d. His majesty will withdraw all his troops and garrisons from all posts and places within the boundary lines assigned by the treaty of peace to the United States. This evacuation shall take place on or before the first day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six; and all the proper measures shall in the interval be taken by concert between the government of the United States, and his majesty's governor-general in America, for settling the previous arrangements which may be necessary respecting the delivery of the said posts. The United States in the mean time, at their discretion, extending their settlements to any part within the said boundary line, except within the precinct, and jurisdiction of any of the said posts. All settlers and traders within the precincts, or jurisdiction of the said posts, shall continue to enjoy unmolested all their property of every kind, and shall be protected therein. They shall be at full liberty to remain there or to remove with all or
any part their effects; and of it shall also be free to them to sell their lands, houses, or effects, or to retain the property thereof at their discretion; such of them as shall continue to reside within the said boundary lines shall not be compelled to become citizens of the United States, or to take an oath of allegiance to the government thereof; but, they shall be at full liberty so to do if they think proper, and they shall make and declare their election within one year after the evacuation aforesaid. And all persons who shall continue there after the expiration of the said year without having declared their intention of remaining subjects of his Britannic majesty, shall be considered as having elected to become citizens of the United States."—This article has given rise to sundry, and violent objections. It will be recollected, that my policy prefers an accommodation by treaty, to the doubtful and hard proceeds of war. That provided the real and great object be attained, I will compromise points that are unimportant, in any other sense, than as means for accomplishing the end. Then let us see what is the real and great object in this article. Unquestionably it is, to get possession of the posts. By it, then, the posts are to be delivered on or before the first of June 1796. But it has been objected, that the posts should have been immediately delivered, previous to any further negotiation. This must appear unreasonable on the first view, to those who are any way acquainted with the circumstances of the case, and the nature of the dispute between Great Britain and America. These posts are military garrisons, attended with a train of circumstances, which which must of necessity require some previous arrangements. And when evacuated we should be ready to receive them. This again requires certain preliminary arrangements on our part; which neither prudence nor economy would probably have warranted, before we were sure that they would be delivered. Another consideration of importance is, that even upon the plan of the objection to the article, and supposing (which is altogether improbable) that they would have been given up, yet it would have required considerable time to have sent orders from England to those posts for their delivery. And why should they then have been delivered, before we were ready to receive them; and in the mean time, by the above objection, all further negotiation was to be suspended.
But another consideration of still greater importance, is, that Great Britain had avowedly held those posts on account of legal impediments being opposed by some of the States, to the recovery of the British debts, in violation of the Treaty of 1783. And no delivery of the posts were to be expected before the British creditors were made sure on this point. Again, there were other matters of difference existing between the nations, such as captures and spoliations at sea, &c. The claimant to reparation for these injuries required the attention of government, as much as those who complained of the detention of the posts. Why should then, the negotiation be suspended, or broke off on a single point, without taking these cases into consideration? In a single question—would it have been politic, or just, for the American minister to have made a peremptory demand of the posts and to have declared that until they were delivered he would proceed no fur-
ther in the negotiation? What can reasonable men suppose would have been the reply of the British minister? Would he tamely and submissively have relinquished his claims on America and surrendered those posts, upon the challenge of the envoy? It is not to be imagined that he would. The negotiation must then have terminated in what? Either a submission under the injuries we complained of, or an appeal to arms; it would then have been the excess of imprudence to have made such a demand and declaration; as it would have defeated the object of negotiation. It would have been unjust; as it would have proposed compleat relief in one instance, before it was asked for, in another of equal emergency. Hence I conclude, that Mr. Jay did right in placing all our claims before the British minister, and negotiating for the adjustment of all the differences between the parties, by one entire compact. If this be a just idea, and to me at least, it appears so—then the objection is erroneous, and falls of course.
But it has been objected, that this Treaty gives us no security for the surrender of the posts.
To this I answer, that the Treaty contains all the security which was necessary. It is in the same Treaty that provision is made for recompensing certain losses sustained by British creditors, and merchants. These appear to be objects of concern to the British government. And according to the provision made in the Treaty on these subjects, the day limited for the delivery of the posts, will elapse before the treaty can possibly be executed respecting compensations. And it will not be doubted, that should the posts be withheld from us after that day—it will be such a breach of the Treaty, as would fully justify us in refusing a compliance on our part. Hence Great Britain will execute the treaty on her part, if she wishes it to be executed on ours. Thus is security produced, and the objection obviated. It was judicious to fix on a precise day beyond which, the posts could not be held without a plain violation of the treaty. This had been omitted in the Treaty of 1783. It was desirable indeed that this day should have been earlier. But there is reason to believe that it will arrive as soon as we are ready for it. And let me ask, what we should gain in point of time, by rejecting the treaty on account of the distance of the day? Would it bring the posts into our possession the sooner? Surely not. Again—it has been objected, that the language of this Treaty disgraces the American character. And I have seen a violent criticism from a judge on this article. It is true—his whole speech shewed more of ill-nature and party spirit, than of knowledge or patriotism. I will produce from memory a few of the suffering objects of his ratiocination. The language of the article being—His majesty will withdraw all his troops &c. The word will seems to have put the learned judge out of all patience. It should in his opinion have been no other than shall . As if the two words in that place did not mean one and the same thing. As if the word will was not there as binding, and as operative as the word shall would have been. As if a neglect or refusal to deliver the posts on the part of his majesty, would not as the Treaty now stands be as absolute a breach as if the word was had been shall . And as if we should not be entitled in consequence of such a breach, to

the same rights and the same remedies in the one case as in the other. Why not then indulge his majesty in the mode of expression most agreeable to himself, when it made no difference in its effect? But if the patriotic judge had read a little further, he surely might have been gratified. He would in the next sentence have found America in the imperative, declaring, that 'this evacuation shall take place, &c.' and his majesty tamely submitting to this language. My good judge what did you want more!
Again, the language of the treaty being—"Within the boundary lines assigned &c." The word assigned was so unfortunate as to incur the judge's malediction. But whether it was through the excess of his rage, or his forgetfulness, I cannot say—yet I believe he found no other word to substitute in its place; or if any, it had the same meaning. Seriously, is the word assigned, really so exceptionable as would have warranted a rejection of the treaty? Or does it degrade the American character, to admit that the boundary lines were assigned to the United States? I cannot think it does. It seems to me that the word is proper, and conveys an accurate idea of the fact. There seems to be an impropriety in saying that a smaller territory was assigned out of a larger. And I believe it must be within the recollection of most men, that the king of England claimed both sides of the line, before the treaty of peace, 1763. But surely the judge was merely cavilling—The rest of his objections, are much of the same cast.
Yet there are many objections to this article. The next in order, is to the following sentence—"The United States in the mean time, at their discretion extending their settlements to any part within the said boundary line, except within the precincts or jurisdiction of any of the said posts." This has been thought highly exceptionable. And it has been asked with an appearance of irritation—"What mighty favor for the United States to extend her settlements within her own boundaries?" No favor at all! No such idea! It might nevertheless be proper to make both the declaration and the exception. Inasmuch as a settlement attempted at Presqu'isle has been impeded, and suspended in consequence of the movement of some British troops. And it was desirable to prevent the like in future. The reserve of the precincts of the posts, was prudent. It is to exist only till the evacuation takes place and before that time, any a tempt on the part of American citizens, to settle in those precincts would probably have generated new causes of difference between the two nations. Besides, however improperly those posts have been withheld by the British; they have the possession—they thought themselves justified in holding them. And some respect was to be paid to the actual state of things.
The American envoy could have no idea that it was a matter of any importance to America to oppose such an exception. It was prudent in him to agree to it. Nay, it cannot now be shewn to be a matter of any moment. And supposing there was no such reserve in the treaty, the American government would not permit settlements to be made in the precincts of the posts, while measures are taking for their evacuation: lest new differences should thence arise.
It has been objected to this article also, that the precincts or jurisdiction of the posts, are not defined. The fact is so. And it would have been more satisfactory—was it otherwise. Because in all compacts both public and private, certainty is desirable. Yet I flatter myself that this objection will be thought to yield to arguments which may be offered. It is observable in the first place, that the idea of precincts will be kept up, only till the
evacuation of the posts, in some respects—and in none, for more than one year after that event. And that to have rejected the treaty on account of this objection; and to have re-commenced the negotiation for the purpose of denning the extent of these precincts (if the British government could have been persuaded to think it serious) would in all probability have consumed half the time upon which the cause as it now stands would operate. And what could we have expected to obtain from it, point of definition? why truly, that the words precinct and jurisdiction, in this place meant one & the same thing; and that in the common acceptance of the word, in both, England and America, precinct, means a small district usually about ten or twelve miles in extent. And upon investigation—the information to the senate was correspondent to this idea, as relative to those posts themselves. In military language, I believe, the precinct or jurisdiction of a post, is that ground which its cannon commands; and to which it can extend its protection.
But I know these limits have been extended in the imagination of some people, to the Ohio. And why should they stop there? It would have cost such people but an effort or two more, to have extended them to the Allegany mountain, or even to the Atlantic ocean. Because, when they once exceed all bounds of reason and moderation, what is there to confine them? In fine, upon the question of adopting or rejecting the treaty, in my opinion, the objection has no weight.
It has also been objected to this article—"That the settlers, and traders within the precincts of the posts are to continue to enjoy unmolested all their property of every kind, and that they shall be protected therein." In case these people continue there, the article seems to me, so politic, just, and proper, upon the face of it, as to require no argument to support it. But it is further objected with more plausibility,—"That these settlers and traders are allowed to remain there, or to remove with all or any part of their effects; and to fill THEIR lands, houses, or effects, or to retain the property thereof, at their discretion. That they are not compellable to take any oath of allegiance to the United States, but may at any time within one year after the evacuation of the posts, elect to remain British subjects." What is there new, or unusual in all this? Why, at most—"that any of those settlers or traders may within the year, elect to remain British subjects, and retain their lands, houses, and effects, within the American territory." And this has been represented as a British sovereignty, within an American sovereignty; and as a cession of American territory to British subjects, at the discretion of the British king. Nay, has not this been magnified into a monster of the most dangerous kind? His description reiterated in the most frightful colouring, from north to south, and from east to west; until his very appearance in imagination has been made to endanger the independence, if not the very existence of the United States. Yet, let us not be frightened—let us approach this distorted spectre with a philosophic firmness—and let us, by the means of reason and calm enquiry; as with an instrument, dissect the whole, and expose its parts. And I am convinced when this is done, the thing itself will be reduced to the form of an ordinary phenomenon; and every body will see that there is nothing to alarm—nothing to fear—and really very little to cavil at, in it. But first, let us be sure of the real subject. It then consists in this—"That British subjects within the American territory may continue to be British subjects, and may hold THEIR lands, houses and effects.—They are not to be robbed of either. Nor are they to hold any
other, than their lands, houses or effects. Let us see then what lands, are their lands—what houses, their houses—and what effects, are their effects. Can any man in his senses imagine that they are any other, than those to which they have a just and legal title, corresponding to the subject, whether lands, houses or effects? To lands they must shew a title by grant; to houses and effects, the best right by building, making or buying. To extend the treaty to any thing beyond this, is just as absurd, as to say, that the land of another, is their land—and so of the rest. By what ways could they have become possessed of these lands, houses and effects? It is a known fact, that some persons of the above description, hold grants for land under the former government of France, and which were confirmed to them by the crown of Great Britain, after the conquest of that country. They might also have derived titles to land from the crown of England subsequent to that conquest, and prior to the treaty of peace of 1763. Since that treaty, they must derive their titles to land from the American governments only. A property in houses and effects, may have been acquired by fabrication, or purchase, or donation. Why then, should not their lands, houses and effects be as sacred and secure under our laws, as the rest of the lands, houses and effects of British subjects, or American citizens in the other parts of the United States? Whence are the old titles to land in the Atlantic States derived, but from the kings of England? And whence are deduced the titles to the old military surveys in Kentucky, but from the proclamation of George the third? It is thus shewn how those settlers and traders may have lands, houses and effects; and I presume that no man who professes to have a common understanding (not to say any law knowledge) will say, and set his name to it, that any grant from the king of England since the peace of 1763, for land lying within the American territory, can avail the party any thing; even if the king had granted such. For in what courts, and according to what laws, are those titles to be judged? In our own courts, and according to our own laws, most certainly, and no other. The troops once withdrawn, what court or jurisdiction has the king of England within the American territory? It is certain he would have none; not even the shadow of either. Having then shewn what lands, houses and effects, are the lands, houses and effects of the settlers and traders in the precincts of the posts,—how they may have acquired title to these; and that no title derived from the king of Great Britain since the peace of 1763, can be good in our courts, and that no other have jurisdiction; I think I have stripped the objection of much of its fallacy and absurdity: Yet part of the objection still requires a farther consideration—It is, That British subjects having a good title to lands within the precincts of the posts, may continue to hold those lands. And who is injured by this? Who wants to confiscate those lands? Who wants to impose upon these people an oath of allegiance? Who wants to drive them from their possessions? Are there not hundreds of British subjects permitted to purchase lands, houses and effects, and to hold them, or to dispose of them as they please? And this is agreeable to the laws of nations. See Vattel, page 274, "Every State has the liberty of granting or refusing foreigners the power of possessing lands or other immovable goods within its territory. If it grants them these privileges, these kind of possessions belonging to foreigners remain subject to the jurisdiction and the laws of the country, and to the same taxes as the rest. The government of the sovereign extends over the whole territory, and it would be absurd
to except some parts from it, on account of its being possessed by foreigners." But this principle should be no novelty to the people of Kentucky. Because it is embodied, in part at least, in the very land law, by which they hold their rights. That law permits foreigners, British subjects and others to purchase and hold lands for a limited time in the territory, at present, of Kentucky. The state of Pennsylvania, one among the most politic and flourishing states in the union, permits British subjects to buy and hold lands, in as full and free a manner as citizens, within her territory; as I believe there is no doubt. Whence then this torrent of abuse, because by the treaty British subjects are not driven from their lands which they have long possessed? Is it from stupid ignorance, or designing faction? Where, in reason and common sense, is the difference between the British subject living in Pennsylvania, and holding lands, and his living in the precincts of the posts, and holding lands? I can discover none. Where is the difference between the British subject who holds houses and effects, in the Atlantic States, and the one who holds houses and effects, in the precincts of the posts? I can discover none, unless it be in his local position. They are all equally subject to our laws; and who will deny, that there are hundreds of British subjects possessed of lands, houses and effects, in the U. S. of whom no oath of allegiance is required, but it has been said that the British government was reserving a colony within the bowels of the United States, to annoy her. As if every settler and trader within the jurisdiction of the posts were to elect to remain British subjects, one hundred and fifty families could be an auxiliary force, worth the attention of the British government, in case of a rupture with the United States. The idea is too ridiculous to be mentioned seriously. And in case of such a rupture, what says the treaty? It says, in article the twenty-sixth, "That merchants and others (which includes all) of each of the two nations residing within the dominions of the other, shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade so long as they behave peaceably, and commit no offence against the laws; and in case their conduct should render them suspected, and the respective governments should think proper to order them to remove, the term of twelve months from the publication of the order, shall be allowed them for that purpose, to remove with their families, effects and property; but this favor shall not be extended to those, who shall act contrary to the established laws." It will be recollected too, that the privilege of holding lands, as British subjects within the precincts of the posts is merely personal and will not descend to their children. It should be remembered also that the posts will be garrisoned by American officers and soldiers. It seems to me very improbable that many of the settlers, or traders, should elect to remain British subjects; yet there may be some whose prejudices may induce them to do so; notwithstanding their interests should not. Indeed I can hardly conceive any inducement to those settlers and traders, for remaining British subjects, after the British garrisons are replaced with American troops. In reasoning on this subject, we must content ourselves with probabilities; and I must own, it seems to me more probable that these people finding themselves subject to the laws and jurisdiction of the United States, as British subjects, and disabled, as doubtless they will be, from holding any office of honor, trust or profit, and incapable of voting at elections; as such, I say, that under these circumstances, it seems to me more probable, that they will elect to become American citizens. (See last page.)

Lexington, October 3.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer held in this place on the 25th of September 1795.
Grand Jury empanelled, and presented an indictment against John Smith for horse stealing, A true bill.
Against Charles Bailey for felony, A true bill.
John Smith was arraigned, found guilty, and condemned to be executed on the first Tuesday in November.
Charles Bailey was arraigned, found guilty, claimed the benefit of Clergy, which was granted, was burnt in the hand and discharged.
At a numerous meeting of the free men of Mercer county, at the Court house in Harrodsburgh, on the 22nd day of September 1795, being the court day for the said county, the time and occasion of the meeting having been previously advertised: the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to, and ordered to be published:
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, that Humphrey Marshall, one of the Senators from this State, in the Congress of the United States, has betrayed the trust reposed in him, by voting for the conditional ratification of the treaty, lately concluded between America and Great Britain, and has thereby proved himself to be unworthy the confidence of the people of Kentucky:
Resolved therefore, that it be recommended to the legislature of this State, to instruct the said Marshall, to vote against any further ratification of the said treaty, upon every future occasion, on which it may be brought before the Senate: and to refuse his assent to any other treaty with Great Britain, which shall sacrifice the honor, the faith, the independence, the just privileges, or the true interest of the United States.
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, that that part of the Federal constitution by which it is declared, that the Senators in Congress shall hold their offices for the term of six years is dangerous to the liberties of America, destroys their responsibility, and may enable them to carry into execution schemes pregnant with the greatest evils:
Resolved therefore, that it be recommended to the legislature of this State, to instruct our Representatives in Congress, to propose an amendment to that Constitution, by which the time of service of the Senators shall be abridged, and by which it shall also be declared lawful, for the legislature of a State, two thirds of its members concurring, to recall either of its Senators, during the time for which he shall be elected, and to make a new appointment for the residue of the term.
By a gentleman from Mercer county, we are informed, that the noted Moses Morgan and another horse thief, were apprehended and committed to the jail of that county on Tuesday last.
By Yesterday's Mail.
PEACE
Between Hanover and France. British head quarters, at Delmenhorst,
June 26.
In consequence of the peace between Hanover and the Convention, now at the eve of being proclaimed, the regency have signified, in a very ungracious manner, to his royal highness count d'Artois, that his presence could be dispensed with in every part of the Electorate. As soon as General David Dundas was informed of the insult, he immediately dispatched two dispatches, one with a letter to the prince, inviting him to the centre of the British army; and another
with a missive to count Walmoden, of which the following is the substance:
"Your excellency, no doubt, knows nothing of the insult meanly offered to royalty, in the person of his royal highness count d'Artois, by the regency of Hanover, or you would, as I am going to do, send two squadrons to protect him from further insolence. It would ill become those who have the high honor of serving the British monarch regards to look on, while an illustrious and unoffending prince is treated with disrespect. While there remains a general of my nation at the head of the troops on the continent, the count d'Artois cannot—shall not want for a protector."
PARIS, June 18.
According to the general statement of the Austrian forces along the Rhine, they amount to about 200,000 men, not including the troops of the empire. According to the fame, the Republican army from Cologne to the bank which lies opposite the Brisgau, amounts to 300,000 fighting men. It is easy to judge from so terrible an apparatus, that if peace does not stop the impending blows, there will be more disastrous and bloody events in this, than in any of the preceding campaigns. The greatest activity is employed in repairing the fortifications of the town and harbour of Nieuport, as well as several other places in West Flanders: besides the town and citadel of Tournay are put in as good condition as the circumstances and the time would permit. What appears singular is, that while they are fortifying our cities on the right side of the frontiers, they have finished the demolition of the fortresses of Namur, so important by its position upon a high and rough mountain, at the junction of the rivers Meuse and Sambre.
LONDON, July 10.
The Empress of Russia is said to have resolved to assist the Emperor with an army of 80,000 men, who are to act on the Upper Rhine.
The Prussians in Poland begin to approach Warsaw, and are only at the distance of half a league from it.
Admiral Hotham's fleet captured two small privateers on the 3d ult. The admiral has effected an exchange of prisoners, by which fifteen hundred British seamen have been sent from Toulon to Leghorn.
On Wednesday night last a neutral vessel arrived at Dover, in which General O'Hara came passenger.
Spain has sent £700,000 to England to purchase muskets, ammunition, &c.
The Toulon fleet is said to have returned into port.
Lord Moira will, it is said, command 15,000 men.
HALIFAX, August 20.
By a vessel from New-York, arrived at the Tuckers, we learn, that Governor Jay has been publicly pelted by the populace, and very narrowly escaped with his life. In short, the spirit of Jacobinism appears to be triumphing in every part of the continent.
PHILADELPHIA, September 12.
In the Holland, from Hamburg, came passenger, Col. James Napier Tandy, a citizen of Dublin.
Captain Towers of the Brig Savannah, on the 11th July, was informed at Guernsey that about 100 sail of Americans bound to France were carried into Portsmouth, and different ports in England, agreeably to the late orders.
From BOURDEAUX.
By the arrival of the ship Harriet yesterday, 63 days from Bourdeaux, via Salem, we are further informed, that a report was credited at Bourdeaux, at the time of her sailing, that the French
from Brest had intercepted admiral Waldergrave's squadron on their return to England, after landing the emigrants at the Morbihon, near Vannes, and had captured five sail of the line and some frigates, and had sent them for Brest.
LYNCHBURG, August 22.
By a gentleman from Washington, in the State of Georgia, we are informed, that before he set out, an express had brought to that place intelligence of a considerable French force having arrived on the coast of East-Florida. They had taken two Spanish garrisons, on the river St. Mary's: and Augustine, not far distant, was understood to be their next object.—Our informant adds, that a number of Georgia volunteers were preparing to join the French:—and that Jay's treaty seems to be universally reprobated, not only in Georgia, but all along the road he has travelled.
The construction that has been given to the treaty with France, by our executive, having deprived the privateers, and other cruisers of that republic, of many privileges they had a right to expect in the ports of the United States, it must be an object of importance for France to secure some ports on the American continent that she can call her own.
PETERSBURGH, Sept. 1.
On Friday last, one more case of the yellow fever appeared here. The person who was taken with it, came from Norfolk, and is since dead. Guards are now put out, to stop all persons coming from Norfolk to this town, either by land or water.
WINCHESTER, Sept. 7.
From Halifax, Nova Scotia, we learn, by a gentleman from that place, that private letters were received there, giving in evidence that the treaty had excited commotions in England similar to those already experienced here.—The treaty had not been published, but the purport of the West India articles had been divulged. The most respectable merchants, it was said, were in favor of the instrument; but the mob, who are as ignorant as our own Jacobins, had conceived, that too much had been conceded to the Americans!!! They had burnt Mr. Pitt in effigy, and wished to burn him in person!
Boston paper.
ORIGINAL.
One of the emigrants lately arrived in the Eliza, at a port in Massachusetts, on jumping ashore, enquired of the spectators, if this was the free country he had so often heard of, where one might speak as he thought, and being answered in the affirmative, Well then says he, by J—s success to the French.
ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS
REWARD.
STOLEN out of Samuel Bradshaw's stable, Georgetown, on the night of the 21st instant, an elegant bright bay MAKE, 7 years old, about four feet hands three inches high, a natural trotter, branded on the near buttock R, two saddle spots on the near side of her back, and one on the off side; also a number of small white spots about her shoulder and neck where the throat band of the bridle passes—The above reward will be given for the above mare and thief, if brought to justice; or for the mare only a very generous reward, and no questions asked.
For JOHN OVERTON, JAMES LEMON.
Georgetown, Sept. 28. 5w
BLANK DEEDS,
—On parchment or paper—
For sale at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.
THOMAS HART & SON, Have Just Received, and are now opening,
An EXTENSIVE and GENERAL Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Which they will sell LOW by Whole Sale or Retail.
They have also a large assortment of
Boultng Cloths & Copper,
Which they will sell at a more reduced price than they have ever been sold at in this country.
WHEREAS the court of Bourbon county at their August court, last, appointed commissioners under the act of Assembly entitled "An act to establish the boundaries of land and for other purposes," to take depositions to ascertain George Madden's improvement, so far as perpetuating the same respects said Madden's preemption of four hundred acres, and James French's two treasury warrant entries, one of six hundred acres, and the other of eight hundred acres, that adjoins said preemption.
Madden's improvement is near two miles Northeastwardly from Major Cutright's, and about half a mile Northwestwardly from where Mr. Zedekiah South now lives.
All persons will therefore
Please to take Notice,
That on Monday the nineteenth day of October next ensuing, I shall proceed to have sundry depositions taken at the before mentioned improvement, in order to perpetuate the same as aforesaid, and to do such other things as I may deem proper, and as the said act directs.
James French.
Madison, Sept. 17. ||79
NOTICE, is hereby given,
THAT petitions will be presented at the next session of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that a law may pass repealing so much of the act of Assembly of Virginia entitled "An act to amend the act which establishes the town of Hopewell in the county of Bourbon, and for altering the name of the said town," and of all and every act and acts as provide that the trustees shall retain the money arising from the sale of lots in the said town, for the use and benefit of the persons in whom the title to the bond on which the said town is laid off shall be established, to be paid to such person or persons, or their legal representatives, and that the same may be paid to John Protzman the assignee of Lawrence Protzman and all securities for the payment of the same or any part thereof be assigned by the said trustees to the said John, and for preventing the said trustees from making any further sales of lots in the said town, and also for repealing the act of the Kentucky Assembly, entitled "An act authorizing the trustees of the town of Paris" (formerly Hopewell) "to convey to John Allen by deed in fee simple, certain lots therein contained."
TAKE this opportunity to acquaint the public that I continue to carry on the
COPPER-SMITH'S TRADE
In all its branches at my plantation about eleven miles from Lexington, and half a mile from the county road that goes from Lexington to the mouth of Jack's creek, on the Kentucky river, about half a mile from Maj. John South's, and about four miles from Boone's station; where any gentleman that please to favor me with their custom, may depend on having their work done after the best and cheapest rates with as quick dispatch as possible, by the subscriber.
Iiprmqn German Baxter.

(Continued from second page.) citizens, than to remain British subjects. Especially, since by the treaty they may trade in the character of citizens, as freely on the British side of the line, as the subjects of Britain themselves. It may be asked, for what purpose were those terms inserted in favour of these people? It is my opinion, that they were intended merely to quiet their minds under a change of situation; and in this point of view, they were the proper objects of the British minister's attention. They have always in fact been British subjects, tho' in the American territory; they have been charged with fomenting Indian animosities, and encouraging Indian depredations; and it is asserted as a fact, that some people from the neighbourhood of Detroit were with the Indians in battle last year. There was danger then if nothing had been said in the treaty to secure them—that they might be made the objects of a partial legislature, perhaps of private or popular revenge; as their case is not provided for, or included in any other treaty. It was then necessary to include them in this treaty; and the stipulations in their favour, though we suppose them offered by the British minister, were properly agreed to by ours. As, what opinion would an obstinate refusal to agree to those terms on our part have justly produced in the mind of the British minister—in the minds of those people themselves? Would it not have given rise to strong suspicions that we meditated ruinous designs against them? The probable effect of this, would have been to drive these people into the British lines, as to a place of safety. But this would have been a rash policy; we want people; and these people now made easy, secured in their rights and property, and strongly impelled by their interests, to become American citizens, will by so doing, increase the strength of those posts and settlements. I know that violent acts have been made to induce the people of America to believe that the settlers and traders in the precincts of the posts, were their implacable enemies, and that they would always remain so. But this assertion, like most other violent things, is without consideration. Man is not the implacable and unrelenting enemy of man, without strong personal motives. And what motives, let me ask, could these people have to be the constant enemy of American citizens, when received into the bosom of the same government, and protected by the same laws; and even as British subjects, entitled to the same advantages of trade? Surely none. Especially when they would in all respects be subject to the coercion of the laws, and might at any moment entitle themselves to all the privileges of citizens. Is it true, that while the French formerly possessed those posts, that the Indians were prompted to commit depredations on the frontier of the British colonies? Yet they did not commit depredations on the French people. Is it also true, that since the British people have had possession of those posts, that the same Indians for twenty years have been stimulated to make incursions into our frontiers, and to destroy our people? Yet they have not committed similar depredations on the British settlements. How absurd then must that argument be which infers, that the Indians will still be prompted to commit their outrages on us, as soon as the posts are delivered into our possession, as they have been before. On the contrary, I should think, that so material a change in the state of things, as would be produced by these posts, passing from the hands of the British to ours, would be attended with effects corresponding to that change; and contrary to the clamours of the enemies of the treaty, I should infer peace with the
Indians, as a consequence of our possessing those posts. Nor can I devise a motive which could induce the settlers and traders who might remain British subjects, to attempt to instigate the Indians to war; when no doubt, laws will be made, if they do not already exist, which would inflict the severest penalties on any such, who should be guilty of such conduct; and moreover all trade and intercourse with the Indians, would be immediately prohibited in case of a war. I ask, under such circumstances, what inducement could they have to excite a war? On the contrary, the new order of things, as it presents itself to my view, is in every respect conducive to peace—and peace, national peace, to my mind, is an important object.
I have said, that the settlers and traders in the precincts of the posts, were interested in becoming American citizens: this is an idea which deserves to be further elucidated. The privilege of remaining British subjects being personal, none can make this election but persons of age to act for themselves; hence the minor children of the settlers and traders, will become American citizens, if they continue to reside in the American territory. But yet if the parent remains a British subject, the child will enter life under some disadvantageous prejudices: will not this be a motive with the parent for electing to become an American citizen? For parents to wish their children settled about them, is a sentiment dictated by the strongest natural affection. And that parents should want their children to appear as well as their neighbours, is the result of the powerful motives of both vanity and self-love. How are those objects to be accomplished? The most obvious way is, by purchasing the vacant lands in the neighbourhood of the posts. But there is no law yet in existence, and probably may not, that permits British subjects to purchase those lands. It may be said that there is not any law for selling those lands; yet it cannot be doubted if the United States got possession of those posts, that a law will be made for that purpose: because the advantages resulting from settlements in the vicinity of those places, are too obvious and great, not to be discerned, or when seen to be neglected. From this source then, I apprehend will arise strong motives of interest with the settlers and traders to become American citizens. They will have others in proportion as they will be desirous of filling offices, or exercising the right of suffrage. What scandal do not those cast upon our republican constitutions, who suppose the contrary? How can those who pretend to prefer the American governments to that of Great Britain, suppose that men when left free to choose, will prefer the latter to the former? One can hardly avoid suspecting their sincerity, on the one side, or the other.
To conclude my observations on the second article: I must own, that to my mind the objections to it, have been satisfactorily obviated, by the arguments which have been opposed to them.
The article secures the the great object , THE DELIVERY OF THE POSTS. And it regulates the lesser objects, agreeably to the laws of nations, and to justice and good policy.
H. MARSHALL. August, 1795.
Taken up by the subscriber near capt Blair's in Bourbon county, a bay mare seven years old, about 13 hands high, had on a five shilling bell with a leather collar and in the side of the collar there is an iron ring sewed, branded on the near shoulder and buttock IG, a natural trotter; appraised to 14l.
DANIEL CASSIDY. July 7.
A. WALSH, Begs leave to inform her friends and the public,
THAT she continues to instruct young ladies in NEEDLE-WORK, —who may get DRAWING done on very reasonable terms. She wishes to inform those gentlemen that have been so kind as to have their daughters (and others) boarded with her, that she will take a few, and desires that they will leave their names by the next Fayette court day, as she has fixed on the number to be taken.
Lexington, Oct. 2, 1795. 2w.
MESSIEURS CRITTENDEN & TURPIN, Have just opened a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDISE
At Versailles in Woodford county, WHICH they will sell very cheap for Cash, Salt, Country linen and Sugar.
Woodford court house, } Sept. 23, 1795. 3w
PULVERISED BARKS,
TO BE SOLD
By the Subscriber.
Andrew M'Calla. Lexington, October 2.
ALL persons who have had dealings with the subscriber on account of ELLIOT & WILLIAMS & Co. are requested to come forward and settle the same without delay.
GEORGE WILSON. Sept. 24, 1795. 3w
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on Friday the 30th day of October next, I shall attend on a branch of Hutton, part of Licking waters in Bourbon county about 7 miles from Bourbon town, and near Grant's old station, at the improvement known by the name of James Parberry's, at a spring near to Joshua Owens' on the land, then and there to perpetuate certain testimony respecting the settlement and pre-emption obtained in the name of said parberry, agreeable to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
JOHN GRANT. Sept. 22, 1795.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Fayette county, on the East fork of Hickman, near Calloway's horse mill, a bay horse, 14 hands two inches high, 9 years old, branded on the near shoulder \frac{A}{E} has a star in the face his off hind foot white, stood before; appraised to 11l.
Frederick Zimmerman. Aug. 3, 1795. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county, on Craig's creek, a sorrel horse colt, eighteen months old, 13 hands high, snip on his nose, left hind foot white, branded on the near shoulder and buttock with a stirrup-iron, appraised to 3l.
Richard Hainds. March 3, 1795. †
Wanted to Purchase, A few Hogheads of Good Inspected
CROP TOBACCO,
For which a generous price will be given. Apply to
Sitz & Lauman. September 24.
A sale of the Lots in New- town,
Near Man's Lick, Jefferson county, Will be held in said town on the 27th day of September next.
Isaac Hornbeck, } Lewis Field, } James Standeford } Tenlee
July 17, 1795. *13w
NEW WHOLESALE London, Birmingham, and Sheffield WARE-HOUSE, CALVERT STREET, BALTIMORE, 15th of August, 1795.
John Graham & Co.
BEG leave to inform the Store Keepers in general, that they have opened a
Wholesale Hard Ware and Iron Mongery Store, In this place.
And as they are determined to be constantly supplied with every article in their line, Country Merchants will find it their interest in dealing with them.
They have on hand a large quantity of all kinds of Nails, Pewter and Tin.
The Subscriber Intending to start for Philadelphia in November next,
REQUESTS those who are indebted to him will make payment (to Mr. Samuel Downing, who is authorized to receive the same) prior to that time. All those who fail in complying with this, may depend on their accounts being handed to a proper officer.
John Crozier. 25th Sept.
Eight Dollars Reward, For apprehending and confining in any jail,
PETER,
A Black Negro Man,
FOUR feet ten inches high, slim made, had a brown coat, and country linen waist coat and overalls all reasonable charges will be paid in addition to the above, if brought home.
John Hart. Danville, Sept. 25.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. STOLEN,
From Mr. Cleland's tavern, on the South side of Kentucky River, on the night of the 22d instanc,
A Dark Bay Mare,
ABOUT fifteen hands high; five years old last spring, some saddle spots lately hurt, a spot on the near side of her neck, about the size of a dollar that the hair has come out, branded on the near shoulder OS, shews the blood. Whoever delivers the above mare to the subscriber, living near Col. Russell's or to Col. Russell shall receive the above reward.
James Ewing. Sept 25. ||3w
WE have some time since given notice, that our Copartnership was about to expire, and requested those who were indebted to us to come and settle their accounts. We again request that those who have not complied with our former request to come and settle with Mr. John Clay, who will superintend the business during our absence, which will be until about the last of May next, it is hoped that those who cannot make payment immediately, will give their obligations, as no further indulgence can be given.
P. CALDWELL & Co. Lexington, March 23, 1795.
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, ON MAIN STREET.

Will be Sold,
In the premises, on Wednesday the 14th day of October,
ON which the late col. William Ward resided. This tract contains 140 acres, lies within one mile of Lexington, is handsomely improved, having on it about forty acres of cleared land, near half of which is a timothy meadow, and the remainder of the tract very well timbered, having never been pillaged. On the same day, will be sold, stock of different kinds, grain and hay, a waggon, farming utensils, and sundry other articles belonging to the estate of the said William Ward. A credit will be given both for the land and moveables, and the terms made particularly known on the day of sale, by THE EXECUTORS.
I HEREBY forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to Henry Myers and Reuben Coffer, for the conveyance of 280 acres of land on the east side of Slate creek, known by the name of Myers's Town Tract; as I am determined not to make a title to said land, until they comply with their bargain with me, for which the said bond was given.
JOHN STORY.
Clarke county, Sept. 22, 1795. 2t
WHEREAS my wife Sarah hath eloped from my bed & board without any just cause, and refuses to return to me; this is to forewarn all persons not to trust her on my account, for I will pay no debts of her contracting after the date hereof. Witness my hand.
JAMES ANDERSON.
Madison county, Feb. 21, 1794. 1t
FOR SALE,
My military survey of 1000 acres, adjoining the town of Louisville. The quality and situation of this tract are too well known, to require any description. Proposals may be made to Gen. Robert Breckenridge near the premises, or to John Breckenridge esq. of Fayette; or to the subscriber who will be either at Lexington or Louisville, from the 25th instant until the 15th of October next.
FRANCIS PRESTON.
Sept. 22, 1795. 3w JBtp
STOP THIEF!
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD:
STOLEN,
On the night of the 14th instant, out of the subscriber's pasture, in Frederick county, near Frederick-Town, Maryland; a dark bay MARE, three quarters blooded, about seven years old, 15 or 16 hands high, not branded or docked, a lump on one of her hind feet above the hoof, on which no hair grows, occasioned by a cut, a natural trotter. Whoever secures the THIEF and MARE, so that the Thief be brought to justice, and the subscriber receive his Mare, shall be entitled to the above REWARD, or one half thereof for the Mare only.
JOHN RAMSBERGH. Frederick-Town, August 19 1795.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE tract of land in Mercer county near Curd's ferry, containing about 230 acres, whereon is a stone dwelling house, and other convenient out houses, a good orchard of apples and peaches, about 50 acres cleared land. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises.
13t
JAMES DAVIS.
Any person who can come well recommended, that understands
Brewing and Distilling.
Will meet with good encouragement by applying to Mr. JOHN JAMESON near Frankfort, or to the subscriber hereof.
John Fowler.
September 7. N. B. A generous price will be given for
H O P S,
Delivered in Lexington or Frankfort.
A T A N Y A R D.
An APPRENTICE Wanted to the TANNING & CURRYING BUSINESS.
A boy of about sixteen or seventeen years of age, will be taken to the above mentioned business by the subscriber, living on South Elkhorn, near John Parker's mill.
JACOB TODHUNTER.
M'COON & CASTLEMAN, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW
OPENING,
At their STORE, second door below the sign of the Buffalo, a large & general Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
CONSISTING OF
Dry Goods and Groceries of all kinds;
Which they are determined to sell low for CASH HIDES and Country EN.
Lexington, August 10, 1795.
CASH will be given
FOR A
NEGRO BOY & GIRL,
of good character. The Boy between fifteen and twenty years old, and the girl between ten and fifteen. Enquire of the Printer hereof.
Lexington, August 17.
FOR SALE
At Mr. Stewart's Office, and by the Printer hereof
An INDEX
TO THE
LAWS OF KENTUCKY;
Whereby a person may see at one view all the acts which have been passed since the commencement of the State, on any particular subject.
CALCULATED
For the use and convenience of magistrates, attorneys, sheriffs, clerks, coroners and others, who are necessitated to have frequent recourse to the laws.
WILLIAM LOWREY,
S A D D L E R.
TAKES this method of informing the public that he has just commenced his business in the house formerly occupied by Nathaniel Lowrey, at the corner of Main and Cross streets, Lexington, where he carries on the
SADDLING BUSINESS
In its various branches.
Those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their orders complied with in the best manner, and on the shortest notice.
Lexington, Sept. 15.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of a bond given by me to a certain Joseph Bimson, some time in July 1794; as I never received any value, and am determined not to pay the same.
Jones Varswell.
Sept. 14.
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-TO BE SOLD-
One hundred acres of LAND,
WITH a never failing spring, within two miles and a half of Lexington; twenty-five acres cleared, eleven or twelve of which are in clover, blue grass and timothy, also several convenient houses - The title indisputable. Apply to ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER. Lexington, September 2.
FOR SALE,
A tract of LAND,
Containing about thirty acres, lying within one quarter of a mile of Lexington. ALSO
Two LOTS,
Lying on High street, on which is an excellent dwelling house of hewed logs, with a stone chimney, and conveniently laid off into apartments, a good kitchen and out buildings. For terms apply to ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER of Lexington.
WANTED,
For the Plantation on which I live, An OVERSEER,
CAPABLE of managing ten or twelve hands; to whom standing wages will be given. None except such as have been accustomed to the management of Negroes, need apply.
John Breckinridge.
August 10.
tf
The Subscriber having begun Manufacturing
CORDAGE,
Was a quantity of
GOOD WELL CLEANED
HEMP,
(As no other kind will be received) FOR which he will pay a GENEROUS PRICE in CASH and MERCHANDIZE, in the Stores of THOMAS HART & SON, or SAMUEL PRICE & CO.
Thomas Hart.
July 10.
A Few
Journeymen Rope-Makers
Will meet with encouragement by applying as above. tf
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Brushy fork, Bourbon county near Hington, a black horse, four years old, a star in his face, his near hind foot white, no brand perceivable; appraised to ten pounds.
Also, a bay mare, three years old, no mark or brand perceivable; appraised to four pounds. Wm. Hopkins.
May, -1795.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Mercer county, near Prewit's mill, a bay horse, six years old, over five feet high trots, some white hairs in his forehead, coarse made, a dull brand on his near buttock appears thus RR; appraised, to 20l.
Thomas Crawford.
July 20. 1795.
†
FOR SALE,
Two hundred Acres of LAND, on North Elkhorn,
WITHIN one mile of Georgetown, about fifty acres cleared, laid off in fields and well fenced, a good meadow and young fruit trees; immediate possession to, and a general warranty for the land, will be given by
Daniel Mosby.
August 11, 1795.
NEW STORE.
W. W E S T,
At his NEW STORE, at the corner between Maj. Morrison's Store, & Mr. Walter Taylor's Tavern, has brought with him into this State, a Handsome Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Which he is determined to sell on the most reduced prices. And as he is anxious to sell out, in order to return to the Settlement next fall,
GREAT BARGAINS
May be got, either by Wholesale or Retail. His Goods being purchased with CASH, will enable him to sell as Cheap as any Goods imported this Season to Kentucky.
Amongst his Assortment, is
The Following Articles:
MUSLINS of all kinds, Muslinetts, Marseilles Quilting, Callicoes and Chinizes, Shawls and Handkerchiefs of all kinds,
Irish Linens from 2/6 to 9/6 per yard,
India Nankeens, Striped do.
Casimer Jacket shapes, Muslinett do. tambored with gold and silver,
Ditto with silk,
Toilannets for jacketting,
Bandana Handkerchiefs, Barcelona do.
Moreens, Jeans, Durants, Wildbores and Bombazetts,
Manchester goods assorted,
Black Sattin and Mode,
Sarsnett and Persian,
Bed tickings and apron checks,
Cotton and worsted stockings,
Silk stockings, gloves and mitts,
Leather gloves and mitts,
Ribbons, lace, edgings and fringe,
Velvet ribbon, tape and bindings,
Writing paper and school books,
Play books, jests and inkpowder,
Needles, pins, silk and twill,
A great variety of hard ware, cutlery, pewter and tin ware,
Hollow and window glass,
Hylon, Green and Bohea teas,
Cinnamon, pepper and allspice,
Madder, allum and indigo,
Raisins and almonds,
Lady's slippers, shoes and sandals,
A good assortment of blanketing and woolens of most kinds,
With many articles which cannot be here enumerated.
N. B No Credit can be given.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, four miles south of Paris, a sorrel mare, 2 years old, 13 hands and a half high, the left fore and hind foot white, longish star in her face, no bd. perceivable, appraised to 12l
James Emmitt.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Mercer county, a bay mare, eight years old thirteen hands and a half a star in her forehead, a natural trotter, appraised to nine pounds.
Robert Lawrence
April 11, 1795
Notice.
I hereby given to all those whom it may concern, that I shall attend on the 29th day of October next, at the improvement made by John Tebbs on the East fork of Lawrences creek, near where the Main road leading from Washington to Limestone crosses the said creek, then and there to perpetuate certain testimony respecting the preemption obtained in the name of the said John Tebbs.
Thomas Waring.
September 16 1795.

A generous price will be given for
FLAX-SEED,
By Robert Holmes.
Taken up by the subscriber living on Flemming's fork of Licking, Mason county, a dark bay horse, has a star in his forehead, two saddle spots, the left hind foot white, thirteen hands high, six years old, trots, no brand perceivable; valued to 61 10s.
William Reeve.
June 10. ||1-6
Taken up by the subscriber living on upper Howard's creek, near the Indian Old Fields, Clarke County, a yellow bay Mare and Horse Colt, the Mare five years old past, thirteen hands and a half high, a small star in her forehead, branded on the near shoulder and buttock B, appraised to 13l.
William Frazer.
Taken up by the subscriber in Shelby county, about seven miles from the Court house, a brown Mare, about 12 hands high, seven years old, branded AH, a small star, the off hind foot white, long switch tail, a natural trotter; appraised to 8l.
David Sample.
Lincoln County to wit.
To all SHERIFFS & CONSTABLES in the Commonwealth of KENTUCKY.
WHEREAS Jesse Hilton, constable of &c. hath this day made oath before me, Walker Baylor, one of the justices of the peace for said county, that William Clapton Perrin, who stands charged with felony, did break from the custody of the said Hilton as he was about to convey him to gaol, and is now going at large, contrary to the peace and dignity of this Commonwealth. These are therefore in the name of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, to require you and each of you in your several counties and districts, to make diligent search for him by way of hue and cry with foot and horsemen, and him so taken to commit to the gaol of the county where taken; and the keepers of such gaols are hereby required to receive such prisoner into their gaol and custody, and him safely keep until he can be dealt with as the law directs. Given under my hand and seal this tenth day of Sept. 1795.
(Seal)
WALKER BAYLOR.
Description of the Man.
He is aged about twenty-two, short light hair and stout made, with very light eyebrows, bold looking florid countenance. It is supposed he will make for the north west side of the Ohio, or Cumberland.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I shall attend the commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, at Ketchum's cabin on the North fork of Licking, Mason county, called for in an entry of 1000 acres of land, made in the name of John Craig, on a Treasury warrant, to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses respecting said cabin, on the 4th Thursday in October next.
LEWIS CRAIG.
Sept. 12, 1795. †
NOTICE,
THAT I shall attend the commissioners appointed by the court of Fayette county, on the fourth Thursday in November next at 10 o'clock, where Douglass's lower line crosses Hickman, above Bourne's mill, in order to perpetuate testimony of certain witnesses respecting an entry made in the name of Ben. Johnson, of ten thousand acres on Treasury warrant.
LEWIS CRAIG.
Sept. 12, 1795. †
NOTICE.
WHEREAS on the 12th day of February last, I entered into a contract with John Hendricks, of Berkeley county, Virginia, for the sale of a tract of land lying in Clarke county, adjoining the town of Winchester, in the State of Kentucky, for which I received his bonds, the first payable on the 1st day of August, for 500l. the second on the 1st of August, 1797, 100l. and the third on the 1st of August, 1798, 100l.—On the day that the first bond was due, I applied to him for payment, when he requested indulgence until this day, which I complied with, but on calling on him for a discharge of the bond due, he was either not able, or willing,, and as he has my bond for a conveyance of the above tract of land, but has not fulfilled the contract on his part, I hereby forewarn all and every person from dealing in any manner with said Hendricks for said tract of land, or taking any assignment on my bond of conveyance aforesaid, as it is null and void, by his twice failing to comply with the tenor of our agreement.
I also forewarn all persons from cutting timber thereon, or removing any timber or stone from the same, or in any manner concerning with the above tract of land, as they shall answer the same at their peril.
JOHN HART.
August 27, 1795. †
Notice,
IS hereby given to all whom it may concern, that I shall attend on the 31st day of October next, at Thomas Young's improvement, situate in Mason County, on the waters of the North Fork of Licking and near where I now live, then and there to perpetuate certain testimony respecting the preemption obtained in the name of the said Thomas Young.
Henry Lee.
September 16 1795. †
Public Notice.
THAT on the 15th day of May 1780, William Watson located by virtue of a Treasury warrant 956 acres of land, beginning six miles nearly South West of the upper salt lick, at Daniel Boone's encampment at the forks of a branch on the War-road, running up the branch on both sides for quantity, and have since obtained a patent therefor,—and as the testimony respecting the said entry depends on persons now living, we obtained from the court of Clarke at their September court last, an order appointing commissioners to examine and take the depositions of such persons as we might think proper, by virtue of an act of Assembly in that case made and provided. All whom it may concern, are therefore desired to take notice, that on the 22d day of October next, we shall attend with the commissioners aforesaid, and sundry witnesses at the beginnings called for in said entry when and where we shall take the depositions of the said witnesses, in order to establish the same, and do such other acts therein as may be necessary, and as the law directs.
ROBERT MOORE. THOMAS GOOCH.
Sept. 24, 1795. †3W
ALL persons having accounts unsettled with the subscribers, are now called upon to come forward and have them adjusted.—Those indebted to them are requested to pay their respective balances.—And those having in possession their due bills, or to whom they are in any wise indebted, are requested to call and receive payment.
PETER JANUARY, JUN. & Co. Lexington, July 29, 1795. tf
THE SUBSCRIBERS WILL PURCHASE A FEW HOGS- HEADS INSPECTED Crop TOBACCO.
—ALSO— A quantity of good clean WHEAT.
Delivered at their new Mill on Tate's creek. They purchase HEMP as usual.
They have received among their last importation (through mistake) a Barrel containing 44 pair Sad Irons. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges, and take them away.
E. Winters & Co.
JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENING FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN STOUT,
NEXT door to Henry Marshall's tavern, a handsome and general Assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Iron Mongery, Glass & Queens Ware, Medicines, Boots and Shoes, Calf Skins and Boot Legs; also a quantity of Hops, which he will dispose of on the lowest terms For Cash, Whiskey, Bear Skins, and country made Sugar.
Lexington, Jan. 22, 1795.
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED FOR ONE YEAR,
The Houses and Lot, WHEREON I now reside in Danville, on which is a good framed house two stories high, 40 by 28, and a kitchen adjoining 24 by 28, a good garden, and a well in the back yard. For terms, apply to.
THO: BARBEE.
Sept. 6, 1795. tf
Public Notice.
WHEREAS I gave a Power of Attorney to William Conner some years ago, to transact my business, and settle with my creditors, and transfer some of my land over to those I had sold to in Fayette county. And he the said Conner has failed in so doing, it is requested that all persons concerned will attend to this notice, that I have now taken all such power or authority from William Conner, and the public is now warned not to settle any accounts with, pay any debts to, or make any contract with said Conner, now in this State, which may in any wise belong or relate to me, as they by so doing will act in their own wrong, and will be compelled, nevertheless, to pay to me, any money they may settle with him for in future.
Edward Bradley Sen.
Bourbon county, Sept. 15. ||3P
I SHALL remove from Lexington to Beargrass, near the Falls of Ohio, by the first of November, where I shall continue the business of my office with due attention. I have still for sale some valuable LANDS upon Green river, the Ohio, Paint creek and Cæsar's creek. N. W. of the Ohio.
RICHARD TERRELL.
Sept. 22, 1795.
THE last drove that I carried down for Charles Wilkins & Co. there followed me from the neighborhood of Georgetown, the north side of the bridge, a small HEIFER CALF, which I could not keep out of the drove—I sold it for as much as I could. The owner by applying to the Printer hereof, describing the calf, and paying charges, shall receive the money.
It Fielding Jones.
Taken up by the subscriber in Madison county, on Tate's creek, near Aquilla White's lick, a brown Cow and Calf, the cow is marked with two crops and two under bits, white under her belly; appraised to 1l. 19s.
Matthew Sims.
July 31. ||
DAVID SUTTON, HATTER.
TAKES this method of informing the public, that he has just commenced his business in Lexington, on Main street, in the house formerly occupied by Messrs. Alexander & James Parker, where he carries on the
HATTING BUSINESS
In all its Various Branches. Those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their orders complied with in the best manner and on the shortest notice.
The highest price will be given for suitable
W O O L
For the Hattin business. Lexington May 10th. tf
GEORGE SMART, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER,
FROM BRITAIN.
AT the corner of Main and Mulberry streets, in the brick house lately occupied by Mr. Clark, thinks it necessary to acquaint the public, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; those who are pleased to favor him with their custom, may depend upon its being done with punctuality and dispatch. He has a neat assortment of thirteen inch plain double moon and seconds from the centre, eight day and thirty hour Clocks, likewise a few Gold and Silver Watches
ALL persons who have any claims against the estate of the late Major DAVID LEITCH, are requested to make them known to me in order that provision may be made to discharge the same.
John Fowler.
SAMUEL AYRES,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general that he has removed his shop higher up on Main street, next door above Mr. Moore's, and nearly opposite the Free Mason's lodge, where he still continues to make and repair all kinds of Gold and Silver work and repair watches in the neatest and best manner. All those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done as expeditious as the time and nature of the business will admit.
Lexington, February 28.
Wanted to Purchase,
By the subscriber,
A QUANTITY of good clean Barley, old Wheat and Rye, also a quantity of Hops, for which a generous price will be paid in Cash when delivered at the Brewery in this place, known by the name of major Short's Brewery.
JOHN HOLMES, jun.
Lexington, Aug. 31, 1795.
Notice.
WHEREAS the Court of Scott county, on my application, have appointed commissioners to attend me at a lick in M'Connell's run, being the beginning of the following entry, (to wit) 'Alfred Williams enters fifty acres assignee of John Conner, on a north branch of the north fork of Elkhorn, the fifth big fork, below Bryan's station about 25 miles, at a lick in the creek, entered April the 28th 1780. Now to all concerned, I hereby give notice, that the said commissioners will attend at the said lick, to take the depositions of witnesses to prove the said beginning on the 20th day of October, by virtue of an act of Assembly entitled, "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land."
James Taylor.
Newport, 15th of September 1795.