The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-09-02 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 554.
SATURDAY, September 2, 1797.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
For Sale,
The noted high bred Horse
CINCINNATUS,
A BEAUTIFUL sorrel stud, seven years old, fifteen hands high, well known for his talents as a road getter, and his remarkable swiftness on the turf.
MONTEZUMA,
A full-blood Spanish stud, from Mexico, five or six years old, fifteen hands high, and allowed by good judges to be superior to any of his kind that has ever appeared in this country.
A well formed BAY MARE, fifteen hands high, five years old, well calculated for the saddle or harness, being remarkably fast of foot, and perfectly tractable.
A BLACK MARE, thirteen hands and an inch high, of a handsome form, and exceeded by none of her size for the saddle, either in point of gait or pace.
A strong built BLACK MARE, fourteen hands and an inch high, six years old, and rides remarkably well.
An elegant full blooded BROOD MARE, 15 hands high, 8 years old, of a beautiful bay, and would be an acquisition to any gentleman conveniently situated for breeding fine horses. Apply to
TATHAM & BANKS.
Lexington, 9th August, 1797.
NOTICE.
A generous price will be given FOR eight hundred sixty-six and two thirds acres of LAND, in the name of Edward Dade, on Plemmon's creek. If the land has been transferred, the subscribers will thank Mr. Dade, or any other person that will give information who is the present proprietor.
TATHAM & BANKS.
Lexington August 23.
Left in my Store, some time last spring, A Box Containing Twenty Hats, FIVE of which are covered with black oil cloths, and lined on the underside with green, some have the maker's name, "James Barrack, Philadelphia," in them. The owner is desired to take them away and pay charges, otherwise they will be sold to defray expenses, as they are injuring very much, having been wet.
WILLIAM LEAVY.
Lexington, August 17.
ALL persons indebted to the subscribers, are requested to make immediate payment, as one of us intends starting for Baltimore on or about the first of October next—we request a punctilious attendance to this notice, as a non-compliance will materially injure us.
SMITH & ARTHUR.
Winchester, August 26, 1797.
Private Entertainment
For Man and Horse,
On Main Street, next door to Mr. Bogg's Store, Lexington.
JOHN DOWNING.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MAN AND HORSE,
On Main Street, next door to Doctor Downey's.
By WILLIAM ALLEN.
GEORGE ADAMS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main Street the third door below Cross Street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
Fayette County Ky.
To all Sheriffs, Mayors, Bailiffs, Constables and Headboroughs within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
WHEREAS complaint is made to me this day, upon the oath of William Ford, Inspector of the county aforesaid, that William Shaw, labourer, late of the county of Scott, who was committed to the jail of the said county of Fayette on suspicion of felony, did on Saturday the fifteenth of the present month forcibly escape from the said jail, and is now going at large—There are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth, to require you and every of you, in your respective counties, towns and precincts, to make diligent search for him and cry for the said William Shaw, and him having found to seize and retake and safely convey, or cause him to be conveyed to the jail of the said county of Fayette, there to be kept until he shall be thence discharged by the course of law. Given under my hand and seal this twentieth of July, 1797, both year of the Commonwealth.
AND. MCALLA.
Excellent Vintner for sale
At my still house in Lexington, by the large or small quantity.
SAUGRAIN.
State of Kentucky.
Washington District set.
June Term, 1797.
Meredith Helms, complainant,
AGAINST
Benjamin Fitzjerald, heir at law } Defendant.
to John Fitzjerald dec. } In Chancery.
The defendant not having entered his appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state—On the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the defendant appear here on the third day of our next October term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, another notice at the door of the court house of Nelson county, and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after Divine service, at the door of the Baptist meeting house in the town of Washington.
(A copy.) Teste
FRANCIS TAYLOR, G.W.D.
Scott County, set.
March Court Q. S. 1797.
Harry Innes Esq. complainant,
AGAINST
David Ross, Adm. of John May } Defendants.
to dec. & als. } In Chancery.
The defendant David Ross, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state—On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, David Ross, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and also set up at the front door of the Court house in Georgetown.
(A copy.) Teste
JOHN HAWKINS, Ch. Cur.
For Sale,
TWO SECTIONS OF LAND, IN the Military range, within Judge Symms's tract, out of the following numbers, viz. 3 and 15 in the second township, and 3, 6 and 22 in the 3d township. Persons who wish to be accommodated may purchase in small quantities. For terms apply either to J. & A. Hunt or William Wells in Cincinnati, to Col. Oliver Spencer in Columbia, or John W. Hunt, merchant, in Lexington.
Note.] An indisputable title will immediately be given to purchasers.
Cincinnati, August 2.
If Mr. DOYLE, (a hunter,) that was once with me, will please to call again, he will hear of something very much to his advantage.
EDWARD WEST.
Lexington.
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Hughes and Fitzhugh,
Have for sale, at their Factory, near Hagerstown, Washington county, Maryland, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
NAILS,
which they will dispose of on reasonable terms.
March 20, 1797.
FOR SALE,
An Overshot Merchant-Mill With two pair of Stones, together with a
Saw-Mill and Distillery,
STANDING in Madison county, upon Silver creek, six miles from the Kentucky river.—Also, about
140 Acres of Land,
Twenty-five of which are cleared. The grist-mill will be finished in a few weeks by an eminent European millwright, and upon the best construction. The situation of the mills is well known to be as good as any in the state. The dam and race, have stood the late heavy floods without damage, and the stream continues the whole year. Any person inclined to purchase, may apply to George Smart in Lexington, or to Robert Smart, at the mills.
GEORGE SMART.
ROBERT SMART.
July 10, 1797.
N. B. If the Mills are not sold when finished, they will be let for 7 years.
STOLEN
FROM the plantation of the subscriber, about two and a half miles from Lexington, on Tuesday night the 1st instant, a sorrel Mare, 3 years old, a natural trotter, about 14 hands high, no brand, her tail is docked, she has a low carriage before, and keeps her nose out, a blaze down her face, and a dark spot on her buttock. A reward of ten dollars will be given for the Mare, and thief, or five dollars for the Mare, and all other reasonable charges.
THOMAS IRWIN.
Mansfield August 14.
FOR SALE.
The Subscriber,
WHO is about to remove his old Rope Walk, will lay out the land on which it stands, in six lots, sixty-six and two thirds feet in front, and one hundred and forty back, he will also lay out a lot on the street he lives on, the same size including his black smith's shop, on three of the other lots will be three small brick houses, which will accommodate as many families; all of which will be sold on reasonable terms by
THOMAS HART.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for the county of Logan, the 17th day of June 1797,
JOHN HANLEY complainant,
AGAINST
JAMES HARRIOTT, defendant.
In Chancery.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is no inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel it is ordered that the defendant doth appear here on the second day of the next court, to be held on the second Tuesday in September next and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald for two months successively, and posted up at the Salem meeting-house, in this county where divine service is performed.
Samuel Caldwell, C. L. C. Q.
Three Dollars Reward.
Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23d instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and snip, two hind feet white. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. Francis Downing, or to the subscriber, shall have the above reward.
George Heytel.
Lexington, April 23.
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NOTICE, to those whom it may concern.—That whereas I have purchased of Richard Chinn, of Jefferson county, an arbitration bond on Col. Wm. Fleming of Virginia, and have given him in exchange, my due-bill for fifty-six pounds in merchandise; but have been credibly informed since, that there is a deception in the bond, this is to forewarn any person from trading for or taking an assignment on the said due-bill, as I am determined not to discharge it until I hear to the contrary.
JOHN CLAY.
For Sale
FOR CASH OR MERCHANDISE, Two thousand five hundred acres of LAND, lying on the Twins, about 25 miles from the seat of government, and about ten from Danville—This land was located and surveyed in the name of Thomas Turpin, and adjoins a tract advertised by Mr. T. Turpin, of Woodford county. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Walker Baylor near Lexington, or to the subscriber in Garrard county.
WILLIAM M. BLEDSOE.
June 19.
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NOTICE, is hereby given, that I shall attend for the purpose of receiving charter of Carriages, at Innes B. Brea's tavern, in Lexington, the 25th of September next, and at Clarke courthouse on the 20th,
T. STAKESLY, C. R.
August 22.
WANTED
A person who is well acquainted with Maltng & Brewing of Beer, Also A DISTILLER. Great encouragement will be given—Apply to A. Holmes.
Lexington, July 26, 1797.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from Washington, (Mason county, Kentucky,) some time in May last, a negro man named LOUIS, (or LUE,) about twenty-four years of age, five feet six or eight inches high, has a halt in one of his legs. The above reward will be given if secured in any jail in this state.
A. HOLMES.
Lexington, July 15.
NOTICE.
The partnership of CHARLES HUMPHREYS & Co. was dissolved on the 1st inst. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to call on the subscriber for payment, in whose hands the books &c. are placed.
ANDREW HOLMES.
April 16.
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Warranted Bowling Cloths, From No. 1 to No. 6, for sale at ANDREW HOLMES'S STORE, The corner of Main and Mill Streets, Lexington.
SHOT
OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES'S Store.
Lexington August 8.
CASH
Will be given for any quantity of Good Clean HOPS, By A. HOLMES.
Lexington, August 25.
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FOR SALE FOR CASH,
A Likely Young Negro Fellow. Enquire of the Printer.
WANTED,
A Quantity of Good Whiskey, For which CASH and MERCHANDISE will be given.—Enquire of the Printer hereof.
FOR SALE,
That noted tract of LAND, English's station, containing four hundred acres, three miles from the Crab orchard, supposed to be equal, if not superior to any in the district, for a public house; as the land is of good quality, a great part of it would make excellent meadow; the range is good both winter and summer, and from its situation, no doubt will be permanent; well watered with springs; a good seat for a distillery, and Dick's river runs through the tract; eighty or ninety acres now in order for cropping. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms apply to the Printer hereof, or to the subscriber at Madison court house.
Spencer Griffin.
April 21.
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NOTICE.
THE subscriber will attend, or his agent for him, at the town of Newcastle, in the county of Lincoln and state of Kentucky, from the 20th of September next till the 20th of October inclusive, to lay off and mark the in and out lots of said town to the purchasers, agreeable to the terms of sale.
HE HAS FOR SALE
13 or 14,000 acres of Land adjoining of the said town, which he will lay off in small tracts to suit the purchasers, to whom an indisputable title will be made.
Spencer Griffin.
August 14.
FOR SALE,
The tract of LAND on which I now live, lying about two miles from Lexington, near the Georgetown road, containing two hundred acres; it is well watered and timbered, about 50 acres cleared—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber who now resides on the premises.
FRANCIS DILL.

PARIS, June 2. Address from Barthelemi on his inauguration.
Citizens Directors. The first moment that occurred to my mind on receiving the national representation, the right of sitting among you was a conviction of my incapacity. A distant spectator of the glory of the French republic, and a weak with admiration at her prosperity, I knew not to what cause I ought to ascribe this excess of kindness and confidence, which called me to the exercise of the first office in the state. But, soon forgetting my incapacity, I became sensible of my good fortune. To contribute at the close a glorious revolution, for the consolidation of its happy effects, to preside at the execution of the laws, to co-operate with you and the legislative body in repairing the mischief necessarily produced by a long and dreadful tempest, is to me a glorious and an enviable duty. Need I mention, that, on entering upon my office, I cherish the sanguine hope of finding in the directory the foundation of general pacification? I did imagine, that after a grand display of power and energy, the French republic would pursue a just and pacific line of conduct, and manifest a disposition to treat with her most inveterate enemies. The duration of empires is guaranteed by their justice; and justice and moderation, after victory, will be the harbinger of that permanent peace, which ought forever to confirm and consolidate the constitution which France has acquired. Accept, citizens directors, the assurance of my inviolable attachment to the constitution. Accept those sentiments of respect and esteem which are due to your characters. I derive the utmost satisfaction from reflecting that our union, under the guidance of the law, will be cemented by reciprocal esteem, affection, and confidence.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY: The executive directory receive with the most glowing sentiments of joy in their bosom, the man whom the confidence of the representatives of the people has elected to participate in their labours, in times of danger and difficulty you succeeded, dear colleague, in making the republic respected abroad, in securing to her incontest her old and faithful allies, and in neutralizing the malignity of those who attempted to incite new enemies against her. Your extensive knowledge, and the spirit of moderation which influences your conduct, are the surest pledges of the success with which you will co-operate with us in the accomplishment of our principal object—peace. The soundness of your principles is likewise a guarantee that we shall establish that desirable event on a just basis, and on terms highly honorable. Remote from the scene of contending parties, who have so long kept the nation in a state of convulsion you will be an impartial judge, and your efforts, united to ours, for the suppression of sedition, will be a favourable omen of its utter extinction. We hope that a review of the conduct of the Directory, and observing the unanimity that prevails among the members, that you will return esteem for esteem, and will join with them in the sentiments they retain for the talents, the probity, and civil virtues of their old colleague Letourneur, which we also conscious during the eighteen months that he remained in the eminent station which you are about to fill. The ceremony was announced to the public by the discharge of artillery.
SHEERNESSE, June 17. The delegates of the fleets finding themselves defeated by so many of their companions, despaired of being able to effect their purpose; and according to the best information that I am collect, they are now willing to return to their duty, provided his majesty's pardon is extended to them, in common with their deluded brethren. An intimation to this effect was yesterday made to admiral Buckner; and, as a proof of the sincerity of their wishes, they have struck for a time the red ensign of defiance, and hoisted the union flag in its place, permitting at the same time, several merchantmen detained by them to depart up the Thames. This amicable display was, however, of very short duration—for on being informed that it was the intention of government that the insurgents should legally answer for their crimes, the emblem of defiance was again hoisted, and there are at this mo-
ment 14 or 15 red flags flying at the Nore. In the mean time, admiral Buckner has sent to the admiralty for fresh instructions with respect to the future conduct to be observed towards the mutineers. Capt. Night, of the Montague, who has been out for town is the bearer of the admiral's letters, the answer of their lordships to which will decide the fate of the delegates. Lieutenants Ryder and Boller, of the Nassau and Repulse, also arrived yesterday for London to give some necessary information to the lords of the admiralty respecting the present condition of the fleet. The ships which escaped yesterday are now under the protection of the batteries. The ramparts facing the Nore is fully manned—the red hot balls continue in a state of preparation.
BOSTON, August 7. By captain Smith from St. Petersburg, arrived since our last, we learn, that while lying at Elsinore captain S. dined with an English captain directly from London who informed him, that coming out of the Thames, he was stopped, by the mutinous fleet, and had all his provisions taken from him; that he put into Harwich for a supply; while he lay there, the fleet got under way, and passed him; destination unknown; this was about the fourteenth of June.
Nothing is said in the Quebec paper of the other discoveries, mentioning a number of the principal characters in the state of Vermont, it is of course presumed that the publication on that subject is premature.
NEW-YORK, August 7. Last evening arrived the ship Margaret, captain Beebe, from Havre de Grace, which he left on the 15th June. Capt. B. says he saw a letter the day before he sailed, dated Paris June 13, in the evening, which mentioned the arrival that day of lord St. Helen, as ambassador from the court of London, to treat on a peace. Our London papers do not mention the setting out of an ambassador, though there has been time enough since the reception of the passport, to render this event possible. The above letter was received by Mr. Echer, the merchant who transacted Mr. Beebe's business. A London paper of June 13, has this important article:
We have received Paris Journals up to the 10th inst. Their contents are not very interesting, if we except the following paragraph, which, we believe, has some claim to truth, in the statement it gives:
"It is said that the Directory has replied to the dispatches sent from the cabinet of St. James's that they would consent to resume negotiations; but that in order to prevent difficulties similar to those which had led to the miscarriage of lord Shelburne's mission, some preliminaries must be agreed to by the court of London, they would concur in accelerating a peace on just and honorable conditions for both nations."
It is said that Parker, the ring-leader of the mutineers, has secured the Pylades sloop of war, and manned her with his own creatures, in order to ensure his escape. He attempted to remove the crew of the Hound with this view, but they refused to quit their ship.
Capt. Beebe, on the 1st inst. boarded the ship Active, bound to Philadelphia, from Belfast, which she left June 15, when the affairs of Ireland were still in an unsettled state.
PHILADELPHIA, August 8. Late last evening we were favored with a postscript to the New-York Minerva, dated Sunday morning, announcing the arrival at that port of the Patty, Cummings, from Bristol, with London Stars (an evening paper) to the 12th June, from which the following summary was extracted in haste.
June 8. Admiral Curtis passed the Goodwin Sands, with 5 ships of the line, on his way to join admiral Duncan, who is cruising off the Texel—The Dutch fleet is not yet out—Capt. Wills, of the Lancaster, arrived at the admiralty with overtures from his crew, for pardon. Capt. Knight, of the Montague, who had been to London on his parole, returned with the new acts of Parliament, the acts declaring the ships in a state of rebellion, and determination of government to coerce o-
bedience—on which the news of the frigates manifested a disposition to return to their duty.—The Serapis, store ship, of 44 guns, and a sloop of war, returning to duty, attempted to escape, were fired on by the mutineers and much shattered.
June 9 and 10. No prospect of submission among the ships. The propositions made by the delegates to the admiralty, were not granted by the ministry, and no alternative remained but force. Two ships, the Leopard of 50 guns, and Repulse, of 64 guns, returning to obedience, cut their cables and drifted off to escape from the mutineers—They were fired on by the Monmouth and Monarch, for an hour, and received some damage—They got off.
The Ardent made her escape. The red flag was taken down on board the mutineers, and the vessels which had been detained by the mutineers were permitted to sail—and they proceeded to London. Afterwards the red flag was again hoisted. The Neptune, admiral Gower, of 98 guns, and the Agincourt of 64, dropped down the river—The delegates finding some of their companions had deserted them, intimated a wish to submit on condition of pardon, struck the red flag, and hoisted the union flag, but finding government resolved to punish the leaders, again hoisted the flag of defiance. It was flying on board 16 sail.
This is the latest accounts in the paper of the 12th. Some broadsides were exchanged between the Monmouth and Ardent, as the latter attempted to escape, by which the former had to men killed—the first lieutenant of the Repulse also lost a leg.
The Minerva Postscript further mentions, that Kasciusko was to sail from Bristol on the 20th June, in the Adriana, for this port.
That the messenger sent to the Directory to ask a passport for an English peace envoy, returned with information, that the French were willing to treat.
That Barthelemi, the new director, arrived at Paris on the 5th June.
That the king, in council had offered 1000 guineas for Parker, president of the mutineers.
August 9. The prospect held out by the last accounts from England, is, that the disturbances on board the Nore fleet will be suppressed. Government has been able to break their ranks, and that is half the battle. If government should persevere in measures of severity, and the revolters should hear of the movements on board admiral King's squadron it is not improbable, however, they may fail out and join them.
The strength the revolters in the Nore have lost, according to the late accounts, is not very considerable, consisting of the Serapis, Repulse, Leopard and Ardent, and a sloop of war not named; but what is important is, that this defection will for distrust and jealousy among the crews, who, it is natural to suppose, may each hasten to return under subordination, for fear of punishment, from being the last to hold out.
Extract of a letter from the editor's correspondent at New-York, dated yesterday.
"DEAR SIR, I have just time to inform you, that a gentleman in town has received letters by one of the late arrivals, which mention that in consequence of intelligence from Paris, great hopes are entertained, that all the differences subsisting between the United States and France will soon be amicably adjusted, as matters were in a train and considerable forwardness for effecting so desirable an event—No names are mentioned—but it was thought that a communication had been commenced between the minister of foreign relations and general Pinckney."
"Another letter of the date posterior to the above, mentions the same—and adds that orders were actually given in France, to cease privateering against American vessels—that those which had already been brought in should be released, and restitution made for such as had been condemned and sold."
"And another letter from Bristol by the Patty, says that reports are in circulation, and generally credited, that a friendly settlement of the differences between
the two nations will take place—and that within a very short time, it was believed that American commerce would be freed from all interruption."
"These things are truly desirable, and we trust they will be realized."
A letter from a gentleman in New-York to his friend in this city, informs, that it appears by letters from London dated the fifteenth June, that although a passport had arrived some days before, no plenipotentiary had been appointed at that date, the French having demanded some preliminaries to be agreed upon previous to their entering into a negotiation for peace.
The same letter adds, that Kasciusko, with several other Polish gentlemen, were to sail from Bristol for Philadelphia on the 25th June, in the ship Adrian.
August 10. At the dinner given at Paris, by the remaining deputies, to the new third, and those who went out by rotation, there were 200 covers laid in the spacious hall of the new republican hotel, which is called Odeon in imitation of the Greeks. Mirabeau, Kleber, Jourdan, Meunier, co-loonel, Rouget-Delisle, the Tunegus of the French armies, and many other officers, and men of learning assisted at the festival.
The emotions which the toast, "the deliverers of Italy," excited in the breast of a very beautiful young lady were so strikingly expressive, that the attention of the whole company was at the same moment attracted upon her. The report that she was not only a native of Milan, but the daughter of the philanthropic Baccaria, spread like lightning through the hall, and all the guests thronged round, and offered wreaths of flowers to the fair republican, which she accepted with as much gracefulness as modesty.
Republican principles are creeping into the dominions of Turkey, and the Pacha of Widdan has published a manifesto, declaring himself independent of the Porte, as the Pacha of Suez had done before.
The emperor of Russia has published an edict, fixing the line of succession to the throne in the male descendants of his family, and in default of males, in the female issue of the last monarch.
The senate of Hamburg have openly recognized the French republic, and the French wear the national cockade in that city.
NEGROES TO HIRE.
A NUMBER of Negroes to be hired until Christmas. For further particulars enquire of the Printer of the Kentucky Gazette.
FAIRVIEW.
FOR SALE, THAT high, healthy, fine watered FARM of 255 acres, superior to any tract of land in the western country not on a water course; upwards of one hundred acres under good fences, with garden, meadow, orchard and pasture, abounding with fine water this dry season—one large dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, spring house and barn; these buildings are of the best quality, built of the most lasting timber and founded on stone, which makes cellars and stables superior to any in the western country.—Any gentleman disposed to purchase such a farm, may see it and know the terms by applying to SIMEON BUFORD. August 31.
For Sale,
For CASH & COUNTRY PRODUCE, A TRACT of LAND, containing about eighty acres, twenty of which are cleared. The land is of good quality, well watered and timbered, and has on it three cabins and a peach orchard, situate on the Kentucky river, between Jack's & Tate's creeks, about fifteen miles from Lexington, & well situated for a ferry.—For particulars enquire of POYZER & Co. Lexington, Sept. 1.
BROUGHT to jail on the 21st inst. a negro man named JACK, he says his master's name is Pemberton, and he lives near the court-house, in Green county.
John Miles, Jail Keeper for Mercer county. August 30, 1797.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
ON A MAN WHO HANGED HIMSELF This day he was to have been married.
'Tis odd, the erring vulgar say, That things have so miscarried: John hung himself the very day He was to have been married.
But talk not friends, without your book, Nor blindly blame a brother, For after all, he only took One noose instead of other.
'Tis true that one of himself was made, Which coarser was and rougher, The other's other it is said, But fit we know's the rougher.
And be that's fated to a noose , And would not suffer longest, Were he allow'd the power to choose, Would never take the strongest .
ANECDOOTE.
The following anecdote will explain the title given to General Gates, of Burgoyne's Midwife .
Soon after the capture of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, he was in company with General Gates, his aged captor. In consequence of the free circulation of the bottle, the prisoner forgot his captivity, and gave way to his wit. The conversation turning on the plains of Saratoga, the British general reproached Gates for undertaking the command of an army at a period of life, when declining years admonished him to undertake office of midwife rather than a general. "A midwife!" exclaimed the veteran, "You know from experience, that in discharging the duties of a general for one day, I delivered you safely of 7000 soldiers, with whom you had been long in labor."
TO BE SOLD,
At the plantation of the subscriber, living at Nolin, on Wednesday, the 11th day of November, 1800 acres, (or part thereof,) of land, a pre-emption right, lying on Gilt's creek, Shelby county.
Also 600 acres lying between Bullskin and Floyd's fork, county aforesaid. Special deeds will be made and no other. Also sundry other goods. Attendance will be given by ISAAC LARUE.
TO BE SOLD
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER,
On Thursday 2d day of November next, the tract of Land where Capt. John Ellis dec. formerly lived, containing three hundred and thirty-eight acres, lying eight miles from Lexington, on the main road to Clarke court-house, by way of Strodes. There are three improvements on said tract, one containing seventy or eighty acres cleared, a framed dwelling house 34 by 22 with three rooms below and two above, two stone chimneys, with two fire places in each; a good kitchen and meat house; a large hewed log barn, with several other convenient out-houses; a peach orchard of about 500 trees, and a small apple and cherry orchard. There is about thirty acres cleared on the other two improvements, with several good cabins. Also a small tract of forty-seven acres, lying within half a mile of the above; there is a good cabin on it, and seven or eight acres cleared. The whole of the land will be sold together, or in parcels, as it will best suit the purchasers on the day of sale. There will be twelve months credit allowed the purchaser, his giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Attendance will be given on the premises, by TIMOTHY PARISH, JAMES PARISH, LINKEFIELD BURDAGE, JOHN MARTIN, ROSA BUCKNER, JASON FISBACK, A. MONTGOMERY. } Guardians. 19th August, 1797.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is empowered to sell the following tracts of land viz. 1443 acres, on Bether creek, Nelson county. 2000 acres, ditto. 40 6 acres, ditto. 5333 acres, near the mouth of Green river, Hardin county. 3000 acres, Bourbon county, on the waters of Big Sandy. 300 acres, ditto, on the waters of the North fork of Licking, and waters of Johnson's fork of Licking. 200 acres, Fayette county, near the dividing ridge between the fork of Licking and Elkhorn. 2665 acres, of Continental Military land on the Ohio river, and Patapsco creek. 1000 acres, ditto, on the waters of Clay lick creek. 1000 acres, ditto, on Clay lick creek, waters of Cumberland the terms may be known by application to Mr. Samuel Ayres in Lexington, or to Mr. Schill's Store in Frankfort or to the subscriber. JOHN DANIEL.
Shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Fayette county, on Tuesday the twenty-sixth of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at a Cherry tree, Hickman and Red Oak, at the corner where the survey of Edward Bradley's pre-emption was begun, on the east side of Jessamine creek, then and there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses to perpetuate their testimony respecting an entry of fourteen hundred acres, made in my name, adjoining said Bradley's pre-emption, and do such other things as may be necessary and agreeable to law.
HENRY PAYNE.
August 18, 1797.
Notice.
All those indebted to the estate of JOSEPH BARNETT , deceased, either by bond, note or otherwise, are requested to come forward and make payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. And all those having any demands against the said estate for lands or otherwise, are requested to attend at Bairdstown on the second Tuesday in October next, at which time and place all the lands of the said Barnett, either by patent, entry or survey, will be exposed to sale on six months credit, the purchaser giving approved security. Also sundry lots in the town of Hartford, Hardin county, the property of the said Barnett, to be sold on the same terms. Due attendance will be given by HARRISON TAYLOR, STEPHEN CLEAVER, } Commr's. HENRY RHODES, } August 15, 179.
Notice is hereby given to the county surveyors for the State of Kentucky, and the surveyors of the State and Continental line, that unless they forward their returns, and settle up their accounts, agreeable to an act of assembly, passed in the year 1792, that the said law will be immediately put in force against them for penalties by them incurred. By order of the Board of Trustees for the Transylvania Seminary. SAMUEL BLAIR, T. T. S. August 17, 1797.
NOTICE,
That commissioners appointed by the court of Woodford county, will meet on the 5th day of September next on the land on which I now live, to take the depositions of certain witnesses, respected the calls of an entry containing one thousand acres, made in the name of Wm. M'Connell, a pre-emption warrant, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. WILLIAM M'CONNELL. July 20.
NOTICE.
That commissioners appointed by the court of Jefferson county, will meet at the mouth of Harrod's creek on the Ohio, about eight miles above Louisville, on the twelfth day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, in order to take the depositions of witnesses to establish the boundary of a military survey made in the name of Robert M'Kinley (now the property of the Transylvania Seminary.)
And do such further acts or things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
SAMUEL PRICE, } Agents WALTER WARFIELD, } for the JAMES TROTTER, } T. S.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Two or three Apprentices To the Carpenter's and Shop Joiner's Business. Also two or three
Good Journeymen, for House work, to whom generous wages will be given. JOHN SPANGLER. Lexington, April 12.
FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES; THREE NEW STILL'S of the best quality, and the well fitting the same, all made last fall, and in good order. Also, a likely YOUNG NEGRO MAN, a good distiller. Also a VERY LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, sixteen years of age. Also, the noted horse called THE GIBSON GRAY. I will take in exchange, likely young geldings and brood mares. Any gentleman inclining to purchase, may apply to the subscriber living on Cane run, four miles from Lexington, Fayette county. SAMUEL BECKER.
All persons for whom I located land, are desired to come forward and pay of their respective balances, in order for a division, otherwise I shall petition the different courts for a division. Also all persons who have any demands against me for land, are desired to come forward, as I am ready to discharge the same.
I have for sale twelve thousand acres of land, on Little Kentucky, and Floyd's Fork, between eighteen and thirty miles from the Falls of Ohio, of a good quality, and lies level, which I will sell on reasonable terms for cash or negroes, and make a general warranty deed. B. NETHERLAND. March 16, 1797.
LOTS FOR SALE
IN THE TOWN OF NEW-DISCOVERY, ON the Cumberland river, below the falls, betwixt Pitman's creek and Filling creek, lying immediately at the Indian old crossing place, being in the county of Lincoln and state of Kentucky. The town abounds with good springs, and has an excellent place for a landing.
Also to lease for a term of years, 12 or 1500 acres of EXCELLENT LAND, adjoining said town. For terms apply to the owners of the above property on the premises. Great bargains will be given, and the title made satisfactory to the purchasers by the owners. SPENCER GRIFFIN. HENRY FRANCIS. JOSEPH BARD. August 28th, 1797.
TAKEN out of the possession of George, a negro man belonging to widow Macpherson, (late the property of Richard Masteron,) a coat made of mixed broad-cloth, the coat has been but little worn, and supposed to be stolen, as George is a notorious villain: the owner may get it by applying to the subscriber in Woodford county, proving his property and paying charges, RICHARD CAVE. August 24 1797.
One hundred Pounds reward.
STOLEN OUT OF MY SHOP
THREE WATCHES, & TWO GOLD RINGS.
ONE of which is a small French gold Watch, which I missed about the 20th of last September. I am informed the maker's name (which was on the face, and perhaps on the inside also) was L'Eppine, a Paris —there was a piece broke out of the face by winding with two large keys; if any carving with the face, it was only a little and the rim and joint; when stolen it looked dull by lying some time out of use, wanted cleaning and a glass, had a small yellow chain with flat links and a small flat gilt key. The silver watches were both missed since the middle of this month; one of which was of the new kind of flat watches with gold hands, made by James Miller , London, No. 2396, if I remember right. The other is what is called a Holland watch, but I think it was made by John Ardern , Liverpool No. 1013; as well as I recollect, the cock over the balance-wheel was silver, in which was a garnett stone for the wheel to run on; the had yellow hands, and the outside case shut like a box without any spring. One of the Rings was of a common kind, with middle sized square white stone. The other was an old mourning Ring, which weighed about half a guinea, lettered with " Frances Nelson , obit (date forgot) Ætas 84 ," but scarcely legible.
Whoever apprehends and delivers to me the thief or thieves, and the articles above mentioned, shall be entitled to the above reward, or twenty dollars for each watch and one dollar for each ring. SAMUEL AYRES. Lexington, July 28.
FOR SALE,
400 Acres of Military Land.
LYING in the county of Clarke, about 12 miles from Lexington on the main road leading from thence to Clarke court-house, adjoining the land of Hubbard Taylor. This land lies well, is all of the first quality, and of incontestable title—a deed of general warranty will be given. Any person inclined to see it will be gratified by Mr. Taylor. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Coffey in Lexington, or to Capt. Richard Terrell at Beargrass.
Aaron Fontaine.
Jefferson, March 3, 1797. The whole will be sold together, or divided into one, or two hundred acre lots, as may best suit the purchasers. A. F.
NOTICE.
CHARLES HUMPHREYS
Has recommenced business in the Brick Store opposite the Court house, lately occupied by Hugh McLean Esq. where he has a display of a great variety of articles, consisting of
DRY GOODS, HARD WARE, QUEEN'S WARE, GROCERIES, And a small quantity of PATENT MEDICINE.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably. JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796.
For sale,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND.
ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres.
The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
IRON BANK.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
ONE thousand acres of Land, lying North-West of the Ohio, containing an extensive bank of excellent Ore, as the subscribers suppose—the quality of this ore has been ascertained by Mr. Saugrain of Lexington, to whom any person desirous of purchasing can apply for information. The above tract of land lies about twelve miles from the Ohio river, and about one mile from Little Scioto, which empties a few miles above the three islands. A stream supposed to be well calculated for a furnace, runs through the land, and has a fall of thirty feet at one spot, and about three quarters of a mile from the bank of ore—For further particulars apply to Mr. Alexander Parker of Lexington, or the subscribers in Washington. BASIL DUKE. JOHN COBURN. April 21, 1797.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, the partnership of Alexander and James Parker being dissolved (by the death of James) the executors of the deceased, earnestly request all those indebted to the said firm, by bond, note or book account, to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances; likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward properly authenticated, for settlement, as the debts of the deceased must be immediately paid and the partnership settled.—No indulgence can be expected. ALEX. PARKER, JOHN COBURN, } Ex'rs. JOHN BRADFORD, } Lexington, April 12, 1797.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—PRICE 9d.
An Expostulatory Letter
From EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon.
JUST OPENING,
FOR SALE,
In the house formerly occupied by Benjamin S. Cox as a Store, at the corner of Main and Croft streets, opposite the Old Court House, GROCERIES and DRY GOODS, adapted to the season; NAH'S & C. WINDOW GLASS 12 by 12 and 9 by 11; also a variety of SADDLERY—Saddles of different descriptions, saddle-bags, martingales, bridles of every description, &c. also a cask of PORT WINE—All will be disposed of extremely low for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE, by The Public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWES. Lexington, June 7.
N. B. The subscriber has a package of SADDLERY—Saddles, Saddle-Engs, Bridles, &c. that he will dispose of on very moderate terms to CASH.
LAST NOTICE.
The partnership of M'Coon & Castleman has been some time dissolved, by mutual consent, which was made known by a former advertisement. All persons indebted to them, are earnestly requested to make payment of their respective accounts to James M'Coon, before the 10th of April next. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may depend on having their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection, as no further indulgence can be given. JAMES M'COON, JOHN CASTLEMAN. March 22.