The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-02-15 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 497.]
WEDNESDAY, February 15, 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.
CHEAP LANDS
The Subscriber purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
38 FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never-failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit:)
8000 Acres on the waters
of Slate and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Alsher's creek, in the name of John Pemberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent August 3, 1796. For said Bedford.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF
First qualified Land.
35 CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceedingly well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under very good fence, several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county.
JOS. FENWICK.
July 22, 1796.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT
330 Acres of LAND,
36 LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Fayette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never-failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared, about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable. Maj. Shively, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber.
THOMAS CARNEAL.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF
LAND,
16 SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit: two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expence may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never-failing spring, which runs thro' said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MAN AND HORSE,
10 On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
41 HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE IN LEXINGTON, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES.
May 27, 1796.
DOCTOR DUHAMEL,
7 RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately began to practise Physic, at Miller'sburg and its neighbourhood—and that he proposes to continue with zeal and attention, and on moderate terms.
23 I AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well, is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter.
JOHN WATKINS Jun.
TO BE RENTED,
In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House, A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford.
SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
For Sale,
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate
LAND,
LYING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises.
HUGH EVANS.
NOTICE.
42 ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or for contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death, by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator. Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P. S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO CARNEAL.
LOOK SHARP.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of March next, as I intend to the Eastward about that time; consequently, shall be in want of all the ready money I can command.
PATRICK M'CULLOUGH.
Lexington, Jan. 18, 1797.
SOLD OFF.
THE subscriber having disposed of his goods by wholesale, requests those indebted to him, either by bond, note, or book account, to make payment before the 15th of February next. Those who neglect may expect their accounts to be put into the hands of proper officers for collection.
He has several tracts of LAND, of 200 acres each, on the south side of Green river; which he will dispose of on low terms for Cash—or he will receive in payment a Negro Woman of good character, who understands plain cooking, washing &c.
A complete assortment of CASTINGS of superior quality, will be kept at his store house.
JAMES MORRISON.
Lexington, January 16.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber.
J. M.
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.
For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
37 ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atty. in fact For Littleberry Mosby, jun.
Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
ALL PERSONS
38 INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SETZ, who only can give discharges.
One months indulgence will be given.
FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF
LAND
IN THIS STATE:—
3 5000 acres on the waters of Rough creek, which empties into Green river.
4000 acres on Cumberland road, near Pottinger's station.
1000 acres in the big bend of Green river, ten miles above Barnett's station.
1600 acres near Severn's valley, on the waters of Salt river.
3000 acres in Shelby county, joining Leatheman's settlement.
400 acres on main Elkhorn, six miles from Frankfort, 45 acres cleared.
ALSO,
200 acres of an Illinois grant, opposite the Falls of Ohio.
And a large body of Land in the big bend of Tennessee river.
This will inform those who incline to purchase, that I have lately returned from exploring most of the above mentioned lands, particularly that on Tennessee—and find it to be a body of soil, timber, water and range, superior to any I have ever seen. The above mentioned tract on Elkhorn, will be either sold or rented.—For terms apply to the subscriber in Lexington.
BENJ. S. COX.
Feb. 2.
NOTICE,
THAT agreeably to a law passed last session of assembly, the subscribers intend to make application to the county, court of Shelby, in May next, to establish a town on their land on the Ohio, at the mouth of Eighteen mile creek.
A proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said Town, will be sold at the following times and places: (viz) On the premises, on Thursday, the 3d of August if fair, if not, on the next fair day; at Bairdstown, on the 8th, (it being court day,) and at Frankfort, on the 15th, (being also court day.) Twelve months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond and approved security.
JOSEPH DUPUY, HERMAN BOWMAR.
February 8, 1797.
2am3m.f.
P.S. Any person wishing to settle sooner, may contract privately. Advantageous leases will be given for the lands adjoining the town. No sales to be held pursuant to the former notice it having been found illegal.
J. D.
H. B.
TAKE NOTICE.
9 THE subscriber takes this method of informing his old customers, and the public in general, that he has just set up his business on Mulberry and Water streets, next door to William Reed, chair maker, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches. He likewise repairs guns and gun locks. Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done on the shortest notice, and in the neatest manner by me,
CHARLES SUMPTION, B.S.
January 16.
N. B. I request all those that owe old balances, to pay them, as I wish to burn all my old books. C. S.
ANDREW M'CALLA,
APOTHECARY,
NEAR THE STRAY PENN, LEXINGTON,
10 HAS lately purchased, and this day received into his shop, those two extensive assortments of DRUGS lately exhibited for sale in said place, by Mr. Sample, apothecary, and Mr. Cox merchant; which, with what he had on hand, must make a more general & extensive assortment than any heretofore in Kentucky. He having resolved to pursue the business (though in its infancy in this state) on an extensive scale, hopes from the encouragement already given, to make it the interest of gentleman physicians in every part of this western country and others contiguous, to give him their custom, January 9th, 1797.
UNION,
A BEAUTIFUL bay horse, fifteen hands and a half high, in great perfection, will stand this spring, at Fairview, in Woodford county, 12 miles from Lexington, on the road to Frankfort, and cover Mares at Four Dollars the leap, Eight Dollars the season, and will ensue Mares with Foal, for Sixteen Dollars.
Pasture under good fencing, with a plenty of grain, at three shillings per week for each mare, but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
SIMEON BUFORD.
UNION was got by Shakespear, his dam, by Nonpareil, his grand dam, by Morton's imported Horse Traveler, his great grand dam, was Pocahontas, she was imported by the Hon. William Bird dec. and of blood unexceptionable.
18 THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river, opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington.
WALKER BAYLOR.
December 1, 1796.
To the Public,
OBSERVING an advertisement in the Kentucky Gazette, of Wednesday, January 18th, 1797, signed James Simpson, saying he has one hundred and twenty-five acres of first rate land that includes Bourse's mill which he offers for sale; I would thank Mr. Simpson to inform himself of his right before he involves himself and others in a tedious and vexatious law-suit. The public is hereby cautioned not to purchase the above-mentioned land, as I stand ready to shew any person a prior and better right, which right remains in me.
JACOB HUNTER.
Jan. 20, 1797.
N.B. I also forewarn all persons from cutting any timber on said land,
J. H.

PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives:
IN recurring to the internal situation of our country, since I had last the pleasure to address you, I find ample reason for a renewed expression of that gratitude to the ruler of the Universe, which a continued series of prosperity has so often and so justly called forth.
The acts of the last session, which required special arrangements, have been, as far as circumstances would admit, carried into operation.
Measures calculated to ensure a continuance of the friendship of the Indians, & to preserve peace along the extent of our interior frontier, have been digested and adopted. In the framing of these, care has been taken to guard on the one hand, our advanced settlements from the predatory incursions of those unruly individuals, who cannot be restrained by their tribes; and on the other hand, to protect the rights secured to the Indians by treaty—to draw them nearer to a civilized state, and inspire them with correct conceptions of the power as well as justice of the government.
The meeting of the deputies from the Creek nation at Colerain, in the state of Georgia, which had for a principal object the purchase of a parcel of their land, by that state, broke up without its being accomplished—the nation having previous to their departure, instructed them against making any sale—the occasion, however, has been improved, to confirm by a new treaty with the Creeks, their pre-existing engagements with the United States, and to obtain their consent to the establishment of trading houses and military posts within their boundary, by means of which their friendship and the general peace may more effectually be secured.
The period during the late session, at which the appropriation was passed, for carrying into effect the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, between the United States and his Britannic majesty, necessarily procrastinated the reception of the posts stipulated to be delivered, beyond the date assigned for that event.—As soon as the Governor General of Canada could be addressed with propriety on the subject, arrangements were cordially and promptly concluded for their evacuation; and the United States took possession of the principal of them, comprehending Oswego, Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac and Fort Miami—where such repairs and additions have been ordered to be made, as appeared indispensable.
The commissioners appointed on the part of the United States and of Great Britain, to determine which is the river St. Croix, mentioned in the treaty of peace of 1783, agreed in the choice of Edgert Benion, esq. of New-York for the third commissioner. The whole met at St. Andrews, in Passamaquoddy Bay, in the beginning of October, and directed surveys to be made of the rivers in dispute; but deeming it impracticable to have these surveys completed before the next year, they adjourned to meet in Boston in August 1797, for the final decision of the question.
Other commissioners appointed on the part of the united states, agreeably to the 7th article of the treaty with G. Britain, relative to captures and condemnation of vessels and other property, met the commissioners of his Britannic Majesty, in London, in August last, when John Trumbull Esq. was chosen by lot for the fifth commissioner.—In October following the board were to proceed to business.—As yet there has been no communication of commissioners on the part of Great Britain, to unite with those who have been appointed on the part of the United States, for carrying into effect the sixth article of the treaty.
The treaty with Spain, required that the commissioners for running the boundary line between the territory of the United States and his Catholic majesty's province of East and West Florida should meet at the Natchez, before the expiration of six months after the exchange of the ratification which was effected at Aranjuez, on the 25th of April; & the troops of his Catholic majesty occupying any posts within the limits of the United States were within the same period to be withdrawn. The commissioner of the United States, therefore, commenced his journey for the Natchez, in September; and troops were ordered to occupy the
posts from which the Spanish garrisons should be withdrawn. Information has been recently received of the appointment of a commissioner on the part of his Catholic majesty, for running the boundary line—but not any appointment for the adjustment of the claims of our citizens, whose vessels were captured by armed vessels of Spain.
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed in the last session, for the protection and relief of American seamen, agents were appointed, one to reside in Great Britain, and the other in the other in the West-Indies. The effects of the agency in the West-Indies are not yet fully ascertained; but those which have been communicated, afford grounds to believe, the measure will be beneficial.—The agent destined to reside in Great Britain, declining to accept the appointment, the business has, consequently devolved on the minister of the United States in London—and will command his attention, until a new agent shall be appointed.
After many delays and disappointments, arising out of the European war, the final arrangements made to the Dey and Regency of Algiers, will, in all present appearance be crowned with success—but under great, inevitable disadvantages, in the pecuniary transactions occasioned by that war—which will render a further provision necessary.—The actual liberation of our citizens who were prisoners in Algiers, which, it gratifies every feeling heart, is itself an earnest of satisfactory termination of the whole negotiation.
Measures are in operation for effecting treaties with the Regencies of Tunis and Tripoli.
To an active external Commerce, the protection of naval force is indispensable.—This is manifest with regard to Wars in which a state is itself a party, But besides this, it is in our own experience, that the most sincere neutrality is not a sufficient guard against the depredations of Nations at war. To secure respect to a neutral Flag requires a naval force organized, and ready to vindicate it, from insult or aggression.—This may even prevent the necessity of going to war, by discouraging belligerent powers from committing such violations of the rights of the neutral party, as may, first or last leave no other opinion.—From the best information I have been able to obtain, it would seem as if our trade to the Mediterranean, without a protecting force, will always be insecure; and our citizens exposed to the calamities, from which numbers of them, have but just been relieved.
These considerations, invite the United States, to look to the means, and to set about the gradual creation of a navy.—The increasing progress of their navigation, promises them at no distant period, the requisite supply of seamen—and their means, in other respects, favour the undertaking. It is an encouragement likewise, that their particular situation, will give, weight and influence to a moderate naval force in their hands. Will it not then be advisable, to begin without delay, to provide and lay up the materials for the building and equipping of ships of war—and to proceed in the work by degrees, in proportion as our resources shall render it practicable without inconvenience, so that a future war of Europe may not find our commerce in the same unprotected state in which it was found by the present?
Congress have repeatedly, and not without success, directed their attention to the encouragement of manufactures. The object is of too much consequence, not to ensure a continuance of their efforts, in every way which shall appear eligible. As a general rule, manufactures on public account are inexpedient. But where a state of things in a country leaves little hope that certain branches of manufacture will, for a great length of time obtain;—when these are of a nature essential to the furnishing, and equipping of the public force in time of war,—are not establishments for procuring them on public account, to the extent of the ordinary demand for the public service, recommended by strong considerations of national policy, as an exception to the general rule?—Ought our country to remain in such cases, dependent on foreign supply, precarious because liable to be interrupted?—If the necessary articles should in this mode cost more in time of peace, will not the security & independence, thence arising form an ample compensation?—Establish-
ments of this sort commensurate only with the calls of the public service in the time of peace, will in time of war, easily be extended in proportion to the exigencies of the government; and may even perhaps be made to yield a surplus, for the supply of our citizens at large—to as to mitigate the privations from the interruption of their trade. If adopted, the plan ought to exclude all those branches which are already or likely soon to be established in the country; in order that there may be no danger of interference with pursuits of individual industry.—
It will not be doubted, that with reference either to individual, or national welfare, agriculture is of primary importance.—In proportion as nations advance in population, and other circumstances of maturity, this truth becomes more apparent; and renders the cultivation of the soil more and more an object of public patronage.—Institutions for promoting it, grow up supported by the public purse:—and to what object can it be dedicated with greater propriety?—Among the means which have been employed to this end, none have been attended with greater success than the establishment of Boards composed of proper characters, charged with collecting and diffusing information, & enabled by premiums, and small pecuniary aids, to encourage and assist a spirit of discovery and improvement.—This species of establishment, contributes doubly to the increase of improvement—by stimulating to enterprise and experiment and by drawing to a common centre, the results every where of individual skill and observation—and spreading them thence over the whole nation. Experience accordingly has shown that they are very cheap instruments of immense national benefits.
I have heretofore proposed to the consideration of Congress, the expediency of establishing a National University—and also a Military Academy. The desirableness of both these institutions, has so constantly increased with every new view I have taken of the subject, that I cannot omit the opportunity of once for all, recalling your attention to them.
The assembly to which I address myself, is too enlightened not to be fully sensible how much a flourishing state of the arts and sciences, contributes to national prosperity and reputation. True it is that our country, much to its honour, contains many seminaries of learning highly respectable and useful—but the funds upon which they rest, are too narrow to command the ablest professors, in the different departments of liberal knowledge, for the institutions contemplated, though they would be excellent auxiliaries.
Amongst the motives to such an institution, the assimilation of the principles, opinion and manners of our countrymen, by the common education of a portion of our youth from every quarter, well deserves attention. The more homogeneous our citizens can be made, in these particulars, the greater will be our prospect of permanent union—and a primary object of such a national institution should be, the education of our youth in the science of Government.—In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important?—and what duty more pressing on its legislature, than to patronize a plan for communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?—
The institution of a Military Academy, is also recommended by cogent reasons.—However pacific the general policy of a nation may be, it ought never to be without an adequate stock of Military knowledge for emergencies. The first would impair the energy of its character, and both would hazard its safety, or expose it to greater evils when war could not be avoided. Besides that war might often not depend upon its own choice. In proportion as the observance of pacific maxims might exempt a nation from the necessity of practising the rules of the Military art, ought to be its care in preserving and transmitting by proper establishments, the knowledge of that art.—Whatever argument may be drawn from particular examples, superficially viewed; a thorough examination of the subject will evince that the art of war is at once comprehensive and complicated; and that it demands much precious study; and that the possession of it, in its most improved and perfect state is always of great moment to the security of a nation.
Thus therefore, ought to be a serious care of every government—and for this purpose an academy, where a regular course of instructions is given is an obvious expedient, which different nations have successfully employed.
The compensations of the officers of the United States, in various instances, and in none more than in respect to the most important stations appear to call for legislative revision. The consequences of a directive provision are of serious import to the government. If private wealth is to supply the defect of public retribution, it will greatly contract the sphere within which the selection of character for office, is to be made—and will proportionally diminish the probability of a choice of men able as well as upright. Besides that it would be repugnant to the vital principles of our government, virtually to exclude from public trust, talent and virtue, unless accompanied by wealth.
While in our external relations, some serious inconveniences and embarrassments have been overcome, and others lessened, it is with much pain & deep regret I mention, that circumstances of a very unwelcome nature, have lately occurred. Our trade has suffered, and is suffering extensive injuries in the West-Indies from the cruisers and agents of the French Republic, and communications have been received from its minister here, which indicate the danger of a further disturbance of our commerce, by its authority—and which are in other respects, far from agreeable.
It has been my constant, sincere and earnest wish, in conformity with that of our nation, to maintain cordial harmony, and a perfectly friendly understanding with that republic. This wish remains unabated—and I shall persevere in the endeavor to fulfill it, to the utmost extent of what shall be consistent with a just and indispensable regard to the rights and honor of our country: nor will I easily cease to cherish the expectation that a spirit of justice, candor and friendship on the part of a Republic, will eventually ensure success.
In pursuing this course, however, I cannot forget what is due to the character of our government and nation—to a full and entire confidence in the good sense, patriotism, self respect and fortitude of countrymen.
I reserve for a special message a more particular communication on this interesting subject.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
I have directed an estimate of the appropriations necessary for the service of the ensuing year, to be submitted from the proper department, with a view of the public receipt, and expenditures to the latest period to which an account can be prepared.
It is with satisfaction, I am able to inform you, that the revenue of the United States continue in a state of progressive improvement.
A reinforcement of the existing provisions for discharging our public debt was mentioned in my address at the opening of the last session. Some preliminary steps were taken towards it, the maturing of which will no doubt engage your zealous attention during the present. I will only add, that it will afford me a heartfelt satisfaction to concur in such further measures as will ascertain to our country the prospect of a speedy extinguishment of the debt. Posterity may have cause to regret, if from any motive intervals of tranquility are left unimproved for accelerating this valuable end.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives.
My solicitude to see the Militia of the United States placed on an efficient establishment, has been so often, and so ardently expressed, that I shall barely recall the subject to your view on the present occasion; at the same time that I shall submit to your enquiry, whether our harbors are yet sufficiently secured.
The situation in which I now stand, for the last time, in the midst of the representatives of the people of the United States, naturally recalls the period when the administration of the present form of government commenced, and I cannot omit the occasion to congratulate you and my country, on the success of the experiment, nor to repeat my fervent supplications to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and Sovereign Arbiter of Nations, that his providential care may still be extended to the United States—that the virtue and happiness of the people may be preserved

—and that the government, which they have instituted for the protection of their Liberties, may be perpetual. GEO. WASHINGTON. United States, December 7, 1796.
LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, February 15, 1797.
We are happy in having it in our power to contradict the account published in our last of the loss of a boat and sixteen persons at the three Islands.
Part of the mails due to the 26th of December arrived on Monday last, they contain little news that we have not already published, except the President's address to Congress.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.
On Wednesday, agreeable to appointment, the President of the United States met both houses of Congress in the Representative chamber, where he addressed them for the last time. The house and galleries were crowded on this occasion beyond example, the curiosity of some, and the affection of others, operating to fill the house, to hear the last public address of a man so eminently distinguished as President Washington.
PROPOSALS
For publishing by subscription
A NEAT EDITION OF THE
KENTUCKY LAWS.
IT is proposed that this edition shall contain only the Laws that are of a general nature, and will consist principally of those lately revised, and to be revised; there will be no more given of local or private laws, than their title and time of passage. From the best calculation, it will extend to upwards of twelve hundred pages.
Conditions:
 1. The work will be printed in two volumes, large octavo, with a neat letter and on good paper made for that purpose—each volume to contain at least 600 pages, neatly bound in boards.  2. The price to subscribers will be Fifteen Shillings each volume—the first volume to be paid for at the time of subscribing, and the second on the delivery thereof.  3. The work will be put to press as soon as 500 copies are subscribed for, and the first volume compleated with all possible dispatch; the second will be delayed until the revival is finished.  4. If the laws do not extend to 1200 pages, there will be annexed to the second volume, an abstract of the duties of a justice of the Peace, taken from the most approved authors, with the different forms of process in that office; as well as the most useful forms used in conveyancing, &c. There will be added a copious index to each volume, whereby any article may be easily found by inspection; and the constitution of this State and the United States will be prefixed to the first volume.  5. If 800 copies are subscribed for before the 15th of March, a deduction of half a dollar will be made from the price of each copy of the second volume; and if 1200, then the price of the second volume to be only Nine Shillings. The price to non subscribers will be Three Dollars per volume.  6. Those who subscribe for twelve copies shall have one gratis. 
As the form in which the acts of assembly have been printed, renders them not only unhandy to carry about, but also more liable to injury, and therefore less durable; and as it is probable that the general laws will hereafter remain a considerable length of time with little or no alteration; it is the object of this work to remedy those evils, by furnishing them in a portable form and of durable materials.
J. BRADFORD.
Lexington, February 7
WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth Stone has left my bed and board without any just cause—I hereby forewarn all persons from crediting her for any thing on my account, as I am determined not to pay for her contracts after this date.
JOHN STONE.
Madison county, Feb. 1. †3
Notice.
THE Trustees of the Kentucky Academy will meet at Robert Megowan's tavern in Lexington, on the second Wednesday in March next. JAMES CRAWFORD, Ch. Lexington, Feb. 14. w3t
To be Let, for one year or longer,
A PLANTATION on the head of the south fork of Clear creek, on the road leading to Dick's river; there is about forty acres of cleared land, fifteen acres of meadow, with convenient cabins. Cash only will be received in rent.
ISAAC PRITCHETT.
Feb. 13. †1t
ON Saturday, the 28th ultimo, on the old Leestown road, seven or eight miles from this place, I lost a brown bay horse, about fourteen hands high, branded on the near thigh IE, a star in his forehead more than an inch long, perhaps near two inches; newly shod all round, with eight nails in each fore shoe—his tail scraped off about to his hams—five or six years old next spring—he is a very scary horse, particularly about his hind parts. EIGHT DOLLARS will be given to any person who will deliver said horse to Anthony Blest, in this place.
S. MITCHELL.
Lexington, Feb. 15. tf
ON Thursday, March 30 1797, commissioners appointed by the court of Nelson county, will attend on the land in order to take the depositions of witnesses to perpetuate their testimony respecting certain calls in the preemption of Hugh Muldrough, William Black, and Thomas Simpson, in said county, on Ash's creek, on the waters of Salt river—and to do such other things as may be necessary and agreeably to law.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county, on Elkhorn, a bay horse, about four years old, thirteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock IH; appraised to 7l.
NANCY GROOMS.
Dec. 6. 1796. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Lincoln county, a sorrel mare, four feet ten inches high, trots naturally, no perceivable brand, nine years old, shod all round, a star in her forehead; appraised to 20l.
Also a dark bay, or brown mare, about eight years old, branded on the near buttock O, paces natural; appraised to 8l. 10s.
CHRISOPHER RIFE.
May 2, 1796. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Hie man, near Walnut hill meeting house, Fayette county, a bay horse, thirteen hands and a half high, thirteen or fourteen years old, some brands not legible, some saddle spots; appraised to 2l. 8s.
JOHN M'NARY.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Small Mountain creek, Clarke county, a bay horse, with a star in his forehead, about four feet eight inches high, judged to be 4 years old, branded on the near shoulder with B; appraised to 15l.
WILLIAM THOMPSON.
NOTICE, to those whom it may concern—That whereas I have purchased of Richard Chinnoweth 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.
THIS is to inform the public, that Fulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's Station on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen Cotton or linen thread dyed blue or green.
JOHN M'MILLIN.
N. B. he takes in cloth at Capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C.& H. Curtner's the second Tuesday in every month.
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,
SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND, SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practice law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places.
Charles W. Bird.
Lexington, July 8, 1796. 12mf
STAYED from Lexington, on the night of the eleventh of this month, a likely black HORSE, about five feet high, supposed to be seven or eight years old, I recollect no brand, one his fore legs speckled from his knee upwards, which is remarkable. The evening after his elopement, he seen at Mr. Thomas Steel's, in the neighborhood of Mr. Jacob Froman's Iron Works, in Woodford county. A generous reward extra of what the law directs, will be given to any person delivering the said horse to me at Lexington. All persons are cautioned against secreting or making use of said horse, otherwise than the law prescribes. Purchasers of horses are requested to pay attention to this, as I am induced to believe he will be offered for sale.
JACOB WOODSON.
January 23, 1797.
THE partnership of M'Coun & Castleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun.
Lexington, August 13, 1796.
STORE will be continued by the subscriber, in the house lately occupied by M'Coun and Castleman, where he means to sell on low terms.
JAMES M'COUN.
Lexington, August 13, 1796.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Jackson, Complainant,
AGAINST
John Briscoe, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant 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 attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next February court, 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 published at the Clear creek meeting house, some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles.
(Copy.) Teste
Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
Taken up by the subscriber living on Muddy creek, Madison county, a bay mare, 9 or 10 years old 14 hands one inch high, a small star, dark mane and tail, has on a 3s. bell with a leather collar, some saddle spots; appraised to 12l.
DAVID HENDERSON.
† Nov. 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the waters of two mile creek, Clarke county, two & a half miles from Winchester, a bay mare, with a star in the forehead, a spot of white hairs in each flank, and white spot on the point of the near shoulder, no perceivable brand, about fourteen hands high, twelve years old, appraised to 4l.
JAMES DUNCAN.
November 28, †
To be Sold
BY the subscriber, at the dwelling house of David Cox of this county, on the first day of May next, a likely NEGRO BOY, by the name of Caesar, about eleven or twelve years of age. The terms of sale will be made known on that day.
As I have reason to suspect that a certain Samuel Devore of this state did, in an unjust and fraudulent manner, obtain a bill of sale, from me for said boy, which (if he has) cannot be valid, as I have never received any thing in consideration thereof—and as I am determined to sell the boy, I call on him in this public manner, to come forward, on or before the day above mentioned, and shew his claim, (if any he has)—which, if he fails to do, this public notice will be afterwards pleaded in bar of any future claim.
JAMES BRUCE, sen.
Nelson county, Cox's creek,
February 1. †3t
NOTICE;
Is hereby given to all persons, FORWARNING them not to purchase two notes of hand, that I executed to Samuel Randolph sen. The first, payable in September next for thirty-seven pounds, the second, payable the September following, for the sum abovementioned, as he has not fulfilled his contract to me, I am determined not to pay the same until the said Randolph performs his contract to me: as witness my hand, this 29th day of December, 1796.
ALEXANDER VANWINKLE.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the mouth of Jessamine, Fayette county, a bay Horse, with a blazed face, six years old, about fourteen hands high, posted, and appraised to 8l.
WILLIAM BELL.
Nov. 17, 1796.
NOTICE,
A MAN by the name of David Zuck, who lately moved from Mason county, near the mouth of Brackin, will hear of something to his advantage, by applying immediately to Robert Elliot and Co. Lexington.
A CAUTION.
WHEREAS, I passed a note of hand to William Watson living at Morgans mill, for the sum of 15l, payable the first day of March, and as said note was fraudulently obtained, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on said note as I am determined not to pay it until compelled by law, as said Watson has greatly imposed on me.
LAWSON M'CULLOUGH.
Lexington, Feb 9, 1797. es4w
** To be rented for one year, on low terms, a snug house and an excellent lot, joining Robert Baris out lot, on Limetone Street. L. M.
THE FULLING BUSINESS.
I WISH to inform the public, that I have removed from South Elkhorn, to Miller's mills on the main road leading from Bourbon to Limetone, where I carry on the fulling and dying in its various branches. And for the advantage of people at a distance, that wish to favor me with their custom, I will attend at Mr. Wm. Scott's store in Bourbon every first day of Bourbon court, to receive cloth, and deliver it when done, and at Mr. Samuel Jamisons in Cynthiana, every first day of Harrison court. Those that choose to favor me with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner, and as soon as the nature of the business will admit.
William Allison.
Feb. 4, 1797. 7t†
WHEREAS, my wife Ann Murphy, eloped from my bed the 20th of January, and is now living in Paris, Bourbon county, and taken with her all my property, this is to forewarn all persons from trading with her for said property, or in any manner crediting her on my account, as I will not pay any debt or debts of her contracting.
JOHN MURPHY.
Bourbon county, Feb. 8, 1797. †3t
Blank Bonds for sale at this Office.
Blank Deeds for sale.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
EPIDERM.
WITH folded arms and lifted eyes, "Have mercy, Heaven, the Parson cries, Upon our thirsty sunburnt plains; Thy blessings send in genial rains." The sermon ended, and the prayers, Sir Cassock for his home prepares; When with his visage drest in smiles, It rains, thank Heaven, cries Farmer Giles; "Rains!" quoth the Parson, "sure you joke: Rains! Heaven forbid—I han't a cloak."
ANECDOE.
A certain preacher having taken for his text the following words of Matthew, chap. iv. verse 3. If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread; began his ser- mon thus: "My brethren, it is customary for those who appear in this pulpit, to expound to you the word of God: but as for me, I am going to explain to you the words of the devil."
ATTENTION.
THE Members of the CINCINNA- TI SOCIETY, are desired to meet at Lexington, on the first Mon- day in March ensuing, at the house of Robert Megowan, in order to form a society in this state, and to adopt such measures as will enable them to draw from the different states, their respec- tive amounts, to support the wanting part of the Society in this state. Lexington, Feb. 15.
N. B. Any officer possessed of the Constitution of the Society, is request- ed to bring it.
Notice is hereby given,
TO all those who are possessed of bonds obtained at the original sales for Lots in the town of PORT- WILLIAM—that they are requested to send duplicates of their respective bonds, to the clerk of the trustees of said town, or to Daniel Weisiger in the town of Frankfort, by the third Tues- day in March next, in order to enable the trustees to fix on a mode of deci- sion in case of disputes, and to exe- cute deeds according to the law in that case made and provided. By order of the board. 19s. S. ADAMS.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on two mile creek, Clarke coun- ty, a dark roan mare and colt; the mare about thirteen hands high, bran- ded on the near shoulder and buttock S, with a five shilling bell on, fifteen years old; appraised to three pounds. MARTIN JOHNSON. November 22, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Nelson county, near Chapline's fork, Kincheloe's settlement, a bay mare, supposed to be six years old, a- bout fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder with something, but not legible, a blaze face both hind feet and the near fore foot white, and some white on the off fore foot, some saddle spots, had on a small bell, tied on with a rope; appraised to 15l. THOMAS KINCHELOE. December 10, 1796.
FOR SALE, THREE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND,
SITUATE in Fayette county, with- in six miles of Curd's ferry, and fourteen miles from Lexington, near Samuel Lamme's mill, and Froman's iron-works—There is seventy acres of it cleared, (of which six is timothy meadow,) with necessary buildings, and a good spring, whose water has not failed the dryest season—the title indisputable. Likewise farming uten- sils, a waggon, horses, cows, sheep, and hogs. For terms apply to David Davis and Samuel Coudin on the pre- mises, or
THOMAS STEELE, School-master in Lexington.
NOTE. If the above farm is not sold before the first of march next, it is to be let the term of two years.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on a creek, known by the name of Rich-land creek, a dun Mare, two years old, neither branded nor docked, she has a black spot on her near shoul- der. The owner is desired to come and prove property, pay charges and take her away. JOHN ORR. Harrison county December 19 1796
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living on Cooper's run. Bourbon county, some time in October last, HARRY, a mulatto man, about six feet high, about twenty-five years of age, whoever apprehends him, and secures him, so that I get him, shall have the above reward, and reasona- ble charges if brought home to MARY MOREN. Feb. 4, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near Bramblets lick, a bay filley, two years old, about thirteen and a half hands high, a small star in her fore- head, branded IH on each shoulder, appraised to 6l. BENJAMIN ELY.
THE partnership of RIDGELY and WATKINS is about to be dissolved, and as I shall leave the State of Ken- tucky some time early in March not to return, all those indebted to the firm are requested immediately to come forward and settle their accounts as our necessities puts it out of our power to give any further indulgence. J. WATKINS. Lexington, Jan. 29, 1797.
TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, si- tuate in the county of Mercer and on Chapline's fork (between widow Har- binson's and Thomas Harbinson's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring— for terms apply to Samuel Ewing Esq. living near the premises. Wm. M'BRYS. Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
Ezekiel Haydon & } Complainants, Thomas Haydon, } AGAINST Thomas Jennings. } Defendants. Thomas Allen &c. } IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Thomas Allen 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 satisfac- tion of the court, that he is not an in- habitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, do appear here on the first Tuesday in February 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 published at the door of Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine ser- vice, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D.C.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796. John Davis, Complainant, AGAINST Spencer & Uriah } Defendants. Humphreys, } IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, and given se- curity according to the act of assem- bly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the com- plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the com- plainant: and that a copy of this or- der be forthwith inserted in the Ken- tucky Gazette for two months success- ively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine ser- vice, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D.C.
To the Patrons of Literature.
HAVING with infinite concern ob- served the little attention that is paid to the instruction of youth in the grammatical principles of the En- glish language in most of our schools, both in town and country; I find af- ter the most accurate enquiry into the state of the case, and deliberate inves- tigation of the subject, that this enor- mous neglect must be principally at- tributed to the manner in which the fundamental & indispensably necessary science has hitherto been treated.
There are indeed a few systems ex- tant which merit a considerable de- gree of esteem; but these being ori- ginally designed for young men who have been initiated in classical studies, are consequently unfit for the infor- mation of the ignorant, and entirely above the capacities of children.
The majority of treatises which have heretofore been published on this subject, are written in such a latinized, prolix and circumlocutory style, that they are almost (if not altogether) unintelligible not only to pupils, but also to teachers who have ever been fa- vored with a liberal education: as for those few more philanthropic writers, who have condescended to write for general information, they have done it in so loose, superficial and unmethodic a manner, that their performances are utterly inad- equate to answer the end proposed.
In order therefore, to remove these difficulties—clear all obstructions, from the way of the learner, and, in a word, render all persons inexhausti- ble, who will not acquaint themselves with the constituent principles of their Mother Tongue; I propose pub- lishing a concise and comprehensive system, equally free from an unneces- sary prolixity and an abstruse brevity: my whole ambition being to merit the approbation and encouragement of my fellow citizens, by endeavor- ing to promote a more general diffu- sion of grammatical knowledge amongst all classes, and particularly those who may not have an opportunity of learn- ing the grammar of other languages.
CONDITIONS.
I. The work shall be comprised in a small duodecimo volume, printed with a good type and neatly bound in boards—price Forty-One & two Thirds Cents, the one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the remaining half on the delivery of the work. II. Whoever shall procure twenty sub- scribers, shall be entitled to one co- py, extra. III. As soon as five hundred sub- scribers are obtained, the work shall be immediately put to press. IV. If the above number of sub- scribers be not procured before the 24th of April next, the money received shall be punctually returned to each subscriber. V. The subscribers names shall be prefixed as patrons of the work.
*** Subscriptions received at the of- fice of the Kentucky Gazette, and by all those entrusted with subscription papers. S. WILSON.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Tick creek, a black Mare, rising two years old, twelve and a half hands high, has a star and snip, the right hind foot white, the other three white on the inside, paces, appraised to 5l. 8s. Also, a brown Mare, rising two years old, twelve hands high, no particular mark, trots, appraised to 4l. 10s. NATHAN GARRET. December 10, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, liv- ing in Franklin county, on the Kentucky river, near Mitchell's ferry, a black horse colt, two years old, a- bout thirteen hands and a half high, has three white feet, has a crooked blaze face, neither docked nor bran- ded; appraised to 9l. JOHN JOHNSON. Oct. 23, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Aarons run, Clarke county, a sor- rel Mare, about thirteen hands and a half high, thirteen years old, a small white spot on the near side of her neck, some white hairs mixed through her, and very gray in her forehead, bran- ded on the near buttock thus, W, ap- praised to 10l. ABRAHAM VANEATON. Nov. 6, 1796.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE just received and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and gene- ral assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and Tar: all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington Kythiana, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Ken- tucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING December 19, 1796.
FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Bryson, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for pub- lic business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation. For terms apply to the sub- scribers, who are authorized to sell and convey the same.
THOMAS IRWIN JOHN A. SEITZ. LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale, will employ a number of journeymen—and to a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given.
A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. Dec. 8, 1796 THOMAS HART.
200 acres of Land
FOR sale; as good as in the state, on the main road leading from LEXINGTON to major HENRY's mill, six miles from LEXINGTON and six miles from GEORGETOWN: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadow as in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me. ROBERT BENHAM.
A. & J. W. HUNT,
WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late Ge- neral Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Tho- mas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dis- pose of the same.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers will engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given— Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in MER- CHANDISE. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the waters of Tick creek, a roan horse four years old next spring, about four- teen hands high, a blaze face, apprais- ed to 12l. Likewise a bay horse four years old next spring, about thirteen hands high, a bald face, some white spots round his neck, a switch tail, appraised to 6l. JOHN YOUNT. December 21, 1796.
ISRAEL
HUNT
BOOT AND
SHOE
MANUFACT-
TURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in ge- neral, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various bran- ches, on Cross street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and at- tention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent work- men together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 1, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, liv- ing on the Rolling fork, near Cloyd's creek, a brown horse, four years old, with a star in his face and his near fore foot and both hind feet are white, branded on the right jaw I. he appears to have a brand on the near shoulder but not legible, he has white hairs in his flank, about four- teen hands one inch high, appraised to 10l. BEN. SCANTLAND. October 18, 1796.