The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1789-08-01 00:00:00

L O N D O N, March 1
THIS morning his Majesty, accompanied by her Majesty, the two eldest Princesses, and Dr. Willis, came from Kew to Buckingham-house; his Majesty was in very high spirits.
His Majesty will, after this day, receive the visits of all the nobility and gentry in turn.
Their Majesties and the Princesses will leave Kew about Easter, at which time they go to Windsor-Lodge, for the summer season.
This morning the standard was fixed on the Tower, and the flags at the Post-office, and most of the churches in London and Westminster were displayed; and in consequence of orders from the War office, the Tower and Park guns were fired, on the happy recovery of his Majesty, when every heart, in union with loyalty, vibrated at the joyful sound—sounds more musical to the ears of Englishmen, than the most inspiring efforts of combined harmony.
This morning a messenger arrived at Lord Sydney's office from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
This morning there was a meeting at Mr. Pitt's in Downing Street, at which the Speaker of the House of Commons was present.
Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, the Lord Chancellor, Marquis of Stafford, Mr. Pitt, the two Secretaries of State, and the other Cabinet Ministers went down to Kew where a grand council was held with the King, for the purpose of framing his Majesty's message to the two Houses of Parliament. His Majesty was present the whole time; and never delivered himself with greater clearness and precision. After the council broke up, the members returned to town.
After the council yesterday, the King got on horseback at the front of Kew gate accompanied by Colonels Goldsworthy, Manners &c. and after taking an excursion of near two hours, returned through the town of Richmond to the Park, where he was met by her Majesty, the Princesses Royal and Augusta, and we were happy to observe, that his Majesty never appeared in more perfect health and spirits.
Lord Mansfield, in proof that his mind is in full possession of itself, and knows exactly what he is about, has written to Lord Stormont a congratulatory note, on his not having signed the protests.
HIS MAJESTY'S SPEECH to both HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
Last night a very numerous meeting of the members of the house of Commons was held at the Cockpit. At a quarter after nine o'clock nearly two hundred members were assembled, when the Chancellor of the Exchequer (accompanied by the Speaker, the Master of the rolls, the Attorney and Solicitor-General, the Lords Commissioners of the Boards of Treasury and Admiralty, and other Members in high office) entered the room, and read the Speech intended to be delivered by commission in the house of Lords, this day, twice distinctly. The Speech is a long one, but the essential points of it are contained in the subsequent summary of its several parts.
The speech states, in address to the Lords and Commons, that the commissioners had it in command to declare, that his Majesty was, by Divine Providence, happily restored to the blessing of health; that he thanked them for their uniform attention to the interests of his crown and people; that since he had last met them, on the expiration of the late treaty with his good brother of Prussia; he had concluded a new treaty of defensive alliance; that in the course of the last summer he had used his utmost endeavours, in conjunction with his allies, to put an end to the war in the North; that he had done every thing on his part necessary to preserve the general pacification of Europe; that he continued to have the happiest assurances from the different Courts of the continent, of their friendly intentions towards his dominions.
In address to the gentleman of the House of Commons, the speech states: that his Majesty will cause the copy of the new treaty of defensive alliance with his good brother of Prussia, and all the necessary estimates of the public services for the year, to be forthwith laid before them, and that the late unavoidable interruption of public business made it necessary for him to recommend to them the utmost possible dispatch, not doubting their readiness cheerfully to take every measure conducive to the support of his government and the welfare of his people.
The third part of the speech addressed to both Houses, states, that the many strong and affecting marks of zeal, loyalty and attachment recently manifested by all ranks of his subjects, had sensibly impressed his Majesty's mind, and that the commissioners particularly had it in command to declare, that no thing could so satisfactorily accord with his Majesty's feelings, as the two houses of Parliament steadily continuing their endeavours to promote the prosperity and happiness of his people.
The intended address was afterwards read by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, as usual. It begins with congratulating his Majesty on his being, by the goodness of Almighty God, happily restored to the prayers and wishes of his people; it then proceeds to assure his Majesty, that his faithful Commons are persuaded of his zealous regard for the interests and welfare of his subjects: that they thank him for having concluded a new treaty of defensive alliance with the King of Prussia, and that as soon as they should receive a copy of the said treaty, they would take the necessary steps to enable his Majesty to carry the same into effect; that they would proceed without delay to provide for his services of the current year; that they approve his Majesty's endeavours to put an end to the war in the North, and ensure the general pacification of Europe; that they rejoice in the assurances his Majesty continues to receive of the friendly intentions of the several courts on the Continent towards the British Empire; and that they feel with unfeigned gratitude and respect, the expressions of paternal regard and affection with which his Majesty has been pleased to speak of the zeal, loyalty, and attachment of his subjects, assuring his Majesty, that they ardently and sincerely hope, they may long continue to experience the blessings of his Majesty's government.
The address is to be moved in the House of Lords by Lord Chesterfield, and seconded by Lord Cathcart; in the House of Commons it is to be moved by Lord Gower, and seconded by Mr. Yorke.
lic services for the year, to be forthwith laid before them, and that the late unavoidable interruption of public business made it necessary for him to recommend to them the utmost possible dispatch, not doubting their readiness cheerfully to take every measure conducive to the support of his government and the welfare of his people.
The third part of the speech addressed to both Houses, states, that the many strong and affecting marks of zeal, loyalty and attachment recently manifested by all ranks of his subjects, had sensibly impressed his Majesty's mind, and that the commissioners particularly had it in command to declare, that no thing could so satisfactorily accord with his Majesty's feelings, as the two houses of Parliament steadily continuing their endeavours to promote the prosperity and happiness of his people.
The intended address was afterwards read by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, as usual. It begins with congratulating his Majesty on his being, by the goodness of Almighty God, happily restored to the prayers and wishes of his people; it then proceeds to assure his Majesty, that his faithful Commons are persuaded of his zealous regard for the interests and welfare of his subjects: that they thank him for having concluded a new treaty of defensive alliance with the King of Prussia, and that as soon as they should receive a copy of the said treaty, they would take the necessary steps to enable his Majesty to carry the same into effect; that they would proceed without delay to provide for his services of the current year; that they approve his Majesty's endeavours to put an end to the war in the North, and ensure the general pacification of Europe; that they rejoice in the assurances his Majesty continues to receive of the friendly intentions of the several courts on the Continent towards the British Empire; and that they feel with unfeigned gratitude and respect, the expressions of paternal regard and affection with which his Majesty has been pleased to speak of the zeal, loyalty, and attachment of his subjects, assuring his Majesty, that they ardently and sincerely hope, they may long continue to experience the blessings of his Majesty's government.
The address is to be moved in the House of Lords by Lord Chesterfield, and seconded by Lord Cathcart; in the House of Commons it is to be moved by Lord Gower, and seconded by Mr. Yorke.
L E X I N G T O N, August 1
By a gentleman who arrived in town yesterday, and who is just down the Ohio, we are informed, that the day after he passed the little Kanawha, 2 days was murdered by the Indians about 2 miles up the said river from its junction with the Ohio.
He also informs, that just before he left Pittsburgh, an Indian murdered his companion, and that a brother of the murdered Indian, was in search of the murderer, to take vengeance for the loss of his brother, but had not met with him when he left that place.
Copy of a SPEECH brought by Isaac Freeman from the Chiefs and Warriors of the Mawme towns, to Judge Symms.
Mawme, July 7, 1789. Brothers Americans at the Miami, warriors, listen to us warriors what we have to say:
Now American brothers, we have heard from you, and am glad to hear the good speech you sent us; you have got our flesh and blood among you, and we have got yours among us, and we are happy to hear that you wish to exchange; we really think that you want to exchange, and that is the reason we listen with attention; as the Great Being has put your flesh and blood into our hands, we now deliver them up: We warriors, if we can, we wish to make peace, and help our chiefs and yours will then listen to one another, as we warriors speak from our hearts, we hope that you do the same, and wish that you may be of one sentiment as we are.
Brothers, warriors, when we heard from you, that you wished to exchange prisoners, we listened with attention, and now we send some, as all are not here, nor can be procured at present; and therefore we hope you will send all
ours home, and when we see them it will make us strong to send you all yours, but at present cannot all be got together.
Brothers, warriors, when we say this it is from our hearts, and we hope you do the same; but if our young men should do any bad action before we all meet together, we beg you will overlook it; these are the sentiments of us warriors, and our chiefs are glad that there is hope of peace; we hope therefore you are of the same mind.
Brothers, warriors, it is the warriors that shut the road which your chiefs and ours formerly laid open, but there is hopes that that road will soon be cleared, that our women and children may go where they wish in peace, as yours may do the same.
Now brothers, warriors, you have heard from us, we hope you will be strong like us, and we hope there will be nothing but peace and union between you and us.
The following prisoners came in with Isaac Freeman, (viz.)
John White, taken from Nelson county.
A woman and child (names unknown) taken from said county.
One child (name unknown) taken from on board a boat near the mouth of Kentucky; all its friends said to be killed at the same time.
Two others who were intended to have been sent also, ran off the night before Freeman left their towns, to avoid coming with him.
A County Lieutenant has favoured us with the following copy of the orders he lately received from the Governor of Virginia, and also the copy of a letter sent by the President of the United States, to his Excellency the Governor of Virginia, in the orders: It is supposed similar instructions are given to the commanding officer of each county in the district.
Richmond, June 1st, 1789.
S I R,
THE inclosed copy of a letter from the President of the United States, rendering it unnecessary that this state should any longer, at her own particular charge, support the troops called in to service for the defence of the western frontier; you will immediately discharge all the scouts and rangers employed in your county. In case of any future incursions of the Indians, you will give as early information of them as possible to the officer commanding the continental post on the Ohio, nearest the point of attack. I have communicated to the President the instructions now sent you, and have no doubt but effective measures will be taken to protect all the inhabitants of the frontiers.
You will, if possible, furnish me before the meeting of the next Assembly, with a statement of the whole expense incurred this year, for the pay and support of the scouts and rangers engaged in the defence of your county.
I am Sir, Your obedient servant, BEVERLEY RANDOLPH.
New York, May 16, 1789.
S I R,
A LETTER of the 4th instant from Lieutenant Governor Wood has been received with its inclosures, containing the information of some murders committed by the Indians on the 23d of last month, at Dunkard's creek, which runs into the Monongahalia river.
It is with concern that I learn this circumstance, as a treaty has been lately concluded by the Governor of the western territory, with the Wiandot, Delaware, Ottowa, Cheppawa, Patawatomie and Sac nations of Indians, north west of the Ohio.
It is most probable that the recent murders have been committed by a party from the remnants of the Shawanese tribe, who are joined by a few renegado Cherokees.
The Governor of the western territory, who is here, will soon return to the frontiers, and he will, in conjunction with the commanding officer of the troops, take such measures, with the said Shawanese, and other refractory tribes, as the occasion may require and the public situation admit.
It would be highly proper, in future, in case of depredations south of the Ohio, that information be communicated as early as possible to the nearest post of the troops stationed on the Ohio, in order if possible that the banditti be intercepted.
I have the honor, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
His Excellency, Beverley Randolph.
A copy, attest, SAM. COLEMAN.
From the AMERICAN MUSEUM, for August, 1788.
Boston, April, 1788.
Mr. Printer.
A few days since I was at friend's house in this town, and while there, some books for him arrived, brought in one of the last ships from London. Among them was one entitled, "An experimental inquiry into the properties of opium;" written by the celebrated John Leigh, M.D. of Edinburgh. The inscription struck me so forcibly, that I copied it, and if you think it worthy, I will thank you to publish it. G.
The inscription.
This treatise is humbly inscribed
TO
GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq.
A man equally revered
by the friends and foes and friends of his country.
And whose character will
be transmitted to the latest
ages of posterity,
for consummate conduct and courage, public and private virtue.
Edinburgh, May 15, 1786.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a black horse about 12 years old 13 1/2 hands high, hanging mane switch tail, a natural pacer. Appraised at £. 5.
SAMUEL CLAY.
July 20, 1789. 51
Just opened, and for sale by
BENJAMIN BEALL & Co.
At their Store, in Danville, a large and
general assortment of
DRY goods, hard ware and groceries,
with a quantity of nails of
different sizes, also lampblack and
fish oil, which they are determined
to sell on as moderate terms as pos-
sible for cash, ginang, final settlement
certificates, Furs, viz. Fox, Raco,
Otter, and Mink skins. 42 1/2
STrayed away from the sub-
scriber about the twentieth
of September last, a bay horse,
three years old, branded thus
DG on the near buttock, has
a small round star in his fore-
head, has never been docked,
he ran a stud till two years
old, and has got a little nar-
row behind, well formed be-
fore, and shews the English
blood, he is about fourteen
hands high, was not broke
to the bridle when he left him.
Any person producing the abovementioned horse to me, li-
ving on Townsen run, a branch
of the South fork of Licking,
shall receive four dollars reward
by me Wm. Jones.
July 14, 1789.
All kinds of Blank Books for
Merchants, Clerks, &c. made
and ruled to any pattern: Also
old books new bound, on reason-
able terms, at this office.
A LARGE company will meet at
Sirodes station, on the 9th of Au-
gust, in order to start on Monday the
10th early in the morning for the set-
tlement, by the way of the new road;
it is hoped every person will come armed.