The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-12-23 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE
NUMBER 586.]
SATURDAY, December 23, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
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.
13 FRESH GOODS.
ALEXANDER PARKER HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store, opposite the court-house, a very large and general assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Cutlery, Glass and Queens-Ware, which he will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash. Lexington, October 12, 1797.
30 NOTICE, THE partnership of Reid & Melton being this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those indebted to said firm, by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances—likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward to David Reid, properly authenticated, for settlement, in whose hands the books are left for settlement. Lexington, September 8, 1797.
18 For Sale. THE FOLLOWING MILITARY LANDS: 2,666 2-3 acres, in the name of Holland Hanis. 444 2-3 acres, in the name of Samuel Coleman, near Williamburg. 2,500 do. in the name of John Breckenridge. 1,111 do. in the name of Lucas Sullivan. The foregoing are on the north-west of the Ohio, in the continental line. The following are in the state line, Green river and Cumberland waters: 440 acres, in the name of John Crawford. 1000 do. Elizabeth Moody, Russell creek. 1000 do. do. do. Indian creek, Big Barren. 1000 } William Thompson, one on Cumberland river, 1000 } do. one one on Big Barren, 1000 } and one on Trade Water. 666 2-3 do. James Smith, Trade Water. 1000 } do, Thomas Gaskins do. 1000 } do do Goose creek. 1500 do do Goose creek. The greater part of the above lands will be found very valuable. For terms apply to TATHAM & BANKS. Lexington, October 17, 1797.
6A ALL those indebted to the subscriber are most earnestly requested to make payment by the 15th of January next. JAMES B. JANUARY. December 4.
8 FOR SALE. 1250 Acres of LAND. SIX hundred and sixty-six acres on Tramel's creek, a branch of Big Barren, adjoining the lands of Montgomery and Allen, on the 15th of December next, and 584 acres at the mouth of Punccheon camp creek, on Big Barren river, adjoining the lands of Christopher C. DeKlauman, on the 18th of said month, on which days I shall attend on said lands for the purpose of selling. DAVID KERR. November 15, 1797.
4 To be Hired, BEFORE Mr. Coleman's door, in Lexington, on Monday the 1st day of January 1798, FOUR LIKELY NEGROES, three men and a woman, of the estate of Christopher Chinn dec. They are not to be removed more than five miles from Lexington, to be well clad and taxes paid.—At the same time will be rented sixteen acres of cleared land, lying about four miles from Lexington, belonging to said estate. All those indebted for hire of negroes for the present year, are requested to be punctual in their payments, and return the negroes at that time, well clothed, agreeable to their contract. WALKER BAYLOR, Guardian. December 12, 1797.
CONFLAGRATION: a poem on the last day,—may be had at this office.
71 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.
13 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 gift-mill will be finished in a few weeks by an eminent European mill-wright, and upon the belt 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.
** Those gentlemen in whose hands proposals for printing the Kentucky Laws, have been lodged, will please to forward the number of the subscribers they have obtained, to the Office of the Kentucky Gazette, as soon as possible, in order that the work may be immediately put to press, if the stipulated number of copies are subscribed for.
68 WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Two or three Apprentices To the Carpenter's and Shop Joiner's Business. Also two or three Good Journey men, for House work, to whom generous wages will be given. JOHN SPANGLER. Lexington, April 12.
21 THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance have authorised Mr. Samuel Pottlethwaite of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. THE MANAGERS. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
32 FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES; THREE NEW STILLS of the best quality, and the vessels 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 FERGUSON 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 BEELER
3 NOTICE. THE subscriber intending to start for Philadelphia on the Fifteenth of January next, is obliged to call on those indebted by note, book account &c. to him, for payment. If it is not then made, he will feel himself justified in placing notes, accounts, &c. in the hands of proper persons for collection. P. JANUARY, jun. Lexington, Dec, 19, 1797.
37 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.
42 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.
62 three Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23rd instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and hip, 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 28.
11 TANNERS' OIL FOR SALE BY WILLIAM MORTON, LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
6A At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary, at the College, December 2, 1797. Resolved, that this Board do adjourn to meet again on Monday the 25th instant, at 10 o'clock A. M. By order of the Board. B. J. BRADFORD, Clerk. 42 Doctor Samuel Brown, BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in Lexington and its vicinity—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office. He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1795.
7 LOST IN August last, from James Dunwiddie's near Madison court house, a sorrel Mare, fourteen years old, near fifteen hands high, a star in her face, many gray hairs in her body, and her legs spotted, trots natural. Any person taking her up and securing her, so that I get her again, shall have five dollars reward, paid by me, near Lexington. John Gardner.
71 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. Braddock in Danville, or, JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
** The Trustees of the Kentucky Academy are requested to meet at Pigeon, on Wednesday, the 27th instant. The important business before the board, require their punctual attendance. By order of the board. JOHN ARTHUR, CLK. December 14.
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.
Wanted Immediately, A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the printer. September 6, 1797.
FOR SALE, A LARGE QUANTITY OF CORN, BACON AND WHISKEY. Apply to A. HOLMES Lexington.
An act giving further time to the owners of lands to survey the same, and for returning plats and certificates to the Register's office.
Whereas it appears that an act passed by the assembly of Virginia in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, entitled, 'An act to repeal an act, entitled, An act concerning entries and surveys on the western waters,' which has been continued by subsequent acts of the legislature of Virginia and this state, may subject the owners of entries to forfeiture of the same, if the requisitions of the said acts should not be complied with; for remedy whereof,
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, that the further time of ten months from the last day of November 1797, be allowed the owners of entries to survey the same, in any part of this state, which is not set apart by treaties for any tribe of Indians. Provided however, that no forfeiture shall arise to the claimants of entries within the boundary ceded by Congress to the Indian tribes, until further provided for by the legislature. And that the further time of two years be given to survey all entries made either to adjoin the line to be run between this state and Virginia, or the line adjoining the lands reserved for the officers and soldiers south of Green river, or any entries dependent on such entries, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that the further time of one year be allowed for returning all plats and certificates of survey to the Register's office. Provided, that nothing in this or any other act shall extend to forfeit or make void any entry claimed by infants, feme coverts, persons non compos mentis, or persons in captivity; but that all such persons shall have three years after their several disabilities are removed, to complete the same.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passage thereof. Approved November 20, 1797.
Last Notice. ALL those indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to pay up their respective accounts. Also those indebted to West and Guthrie are requested to make payment to the subscriber, as that partnership is dissolved by mutual consent. N. B. Nelson Thomason is authorised to settle the above accounts. Sept. 27. EDWARD WEST
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—PRICE 9d. An Expostulatory Letter From EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon.
HEMP SEED WANTED, At the store of Samuel Price & Co. LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
Just published, and for sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1798.

SPEECH of DAVID WOOD while standing in the Pillory at Charlestown, New-Hampshire, May 27, 1797, for Forging a Deed.
Sympathizing Friends,
You came here this day to see a sad sight: a poor old man publicly disgraced for attempting to make a penny out of fifty acres of Vermont rocks: and yet I see some here in gay coats, mounted on rampant horses, who have made thousand out of lands, to which they had no more title than I to David Dray's rocks. But you are great rogues and wear silver spurs, & white beaver hats, and flourish your loaded whips: forget what you once were, drink your old Madeira, and talk of your millions of acres, and sit at your ease; while poor I, who have speculated a little, in a fifty acre lot, which would not maintain a Woodcock, must stand here; for I am a little rogue, and have no pretensions to be a great speculator.
Let me ask you, what is the difference, as to sin, between a man who forges a deed and sells land under it, and a man who sells lands, to which he knows he has no title? You all know the great Squire —, he bought lands in Boston at the time all their great men were caught in the Georgia land trap. The Squire came home by way of Hartford, at the very moment when the Hartford foxes were waiting for the loss of their tails, in the same spring traps. The Squire found he had bought the Devil, and was determined to sell him again on the best terms he could. He put spurs to his old mare, rode before the news, and sold to the widow Lowly and her two sons, who had just come of age, about fifty thousand acres of land, which is the Lord knows where, and to which he knew he had no title, and took all their father the old deacon's farm, in mortgage, and threatens to turn the poor widow upon the world; but this is the way of the world. The Squire is a great speculator, he is of the quorum, can sit on the sessions, and fine poor girls for their natural missteps; but I am a little rogue, who speculated in only fifty acres of rocks, and must stand here in the pillory.
Then there is the state of Georgia. They sold millions of acres to which they had no more title than I to David Dray's land. Their great men pocketed the money, and their honorable assembly publicly burnt all the records of their conveyance, and are now selling the lands again. But Georgia is a great and honorable state they can keep negro slaves, race horses, gouge out eyes, send members to fight duels at congress, and cry out for France and the guillotine, and be honored in the land; while poor I, who never murdered any one, who never fought a duel or gouged an eye, and had two much honor to burn my forged deed, when I had once been wicked enough to make it, must stand here in the pillory, for I am a little rogue.—Take warning by my sad fate; and if you must speculate in lands, let it be in millions of acres; and if you must be rogues, take warning by my unhappy fate and become great rogues.—For as it is said in a pair of verses I read when I was a boy,
"Little villains must submit to fate, That great ones may enjoy the world in state."
And again,
"A little knavery is a dangerous thing, Great cheats will flourish, while the small ones swing."
EXTRAORDINARY ENTERPRIZE Cadwallader Colden, in his history of the Five Nations gives the following remarkable instance of savage courage and perseverance in pursuit of revenge.
An Indian named Piskaret, one of the captains of the greatest fame among the Adrondacks, with four other captains, set out for Trois Rivieres in one canoe, each of them being provided with three muskets, which they loaded with three bullets apiece, joined with a small chain ten inches long; they met with five canoes in Sorel river, each having ten men of the five nations on board.
Piskaret and his captains, as soon as those of the five nations drew near, pretended to give themselves up for lost and sung their death song; then suddenly, which
they repeated with the arms that lay ready loaded, and tore those birch vessels between wind and water.
The men of the five nations were so surprised, that they tumbled out of their canoes, and gave Piskaret and his companions the opportunity of knocking as many of them on the head as they pleased, and saving the others to feed their revenge which they did by burning them alive with the most cruel torments.
This however was so far from gratifying Piskaret's revenge that it seemed rather to give a keener edge to it: for he soon after undertook another enterprize, in which none of his countrymen durst accompany him.
He was well acquainted with the country of the Five Nations and set out about the time the snow began to melt, with the precaution of putting the hinder part of his snow-shoes forward, that if any should happen upon his footsteps, they might think he was gone the contrary way; and, for further security, went along the ridges and high grounds, where the snow was melted, that his track might be often lost; when he came near one of the villages of the Five Nations, he hid himself till night, and then entered a cabin, while every body was fast asleep, and murdered the whole family, and carried their scalps to his hiding place.
The next day the people of the village searched for the murderer in vain. The following night he murdered all he found in another cabin. The inhabitants next day searched likewise in vain for the murderer; but the third night a watch was kept in every house. Piskaret in the night bundled up the scalps he had taken the two former nights, to carry as a proof of his victory, and then stole privately from house to house, till at last he found an Indian nodding, who was on the watch in one of the houses; he knocked this man on the head; but as this alarmed the rest, he was forced immediately to fly.
He was however, under no great concern from the pursuit, being more swift on foot than any Indian then living.
He let his pursuers come near him from time to time, and then would dart from them. This he did with a design to tire them out with the hopes of overtaking him. As it began to grow dark he hid himself, and his pursuers stopped to rest.
They not being apprehensive of any danger from a single man, soon fell asleep, and the bold Piskaret observing this, knocked them all on the head, and carried away those scalps with the rest.
Such stories as these are told among the Indians as extraordinary instances of the courage and conduct of their captains.
The Indians will often travel thus three or four hundred miles singly, or two or three in a company, & lurk about their enemies borders for several weeks, in hopes to revenge the death of a near relation or dear friend. Indeed they give themselves so very much up to revenge, that this passion seems to know their souls, and gives them no rest till they satisfy it. It is this delight in revenge, that makes all barbarous nations cruel; and the cutting such passions is one of the happy effects of being civilized.
NEW BEDFORD, (Mass.) Nov. 3. SINGULAR INCIDENT.
At Rehoboth the 20th ult. the wife of Mr. Elisha Burr, of that place, strangled herself.—For several years past she has been insane; and a number of times has attempted by different means to cut the thread of life.—the 22d of March, 1794, she thrust a silver table spoon, upwards of 7 inches in length, down her throat—this did not effect her purpose:—and some doubting whether a human being could exist any considerable time with such a substance resting in the stomach, at her death (with the consent of her friends) her body was opened, and to their surprise, the spoon was found lodged in her stomach.—Its color changed to the appearance of a black putrid matter, having lain there but two days after of three years and seven months.—This information is handed to the public, on the evidence of unquestionable authority.
CASH
will be given for a LIGHT WAGON. Apply to the printer of the Kentucky Gazette.
LEXINGTON:
Saturday, December 23.
By a gentleman who left the Natchez the 1st of November, we are favored with the following intelligence:—That Mr. Ellicott, capt. Pope, and the men under their command were in good health, and that the best harmony prevailed between them and the officers of the Spanish government. There was not the least expectation entertained of the boundary line being run during the present winter—that the most enlightened part of them, conceive themselves to be in the most unhappy situation, owing to the dilatory proceedings of the general government. That a colonel is —, whose influence amongst a particular class of people on Cole's creek and Bayouo pier had formed a memorial in order to forward it to Congress, with a view to prejudice that body against the conduct of Mr. Ellicott and the commanding officer there.
The memorial of colonel H—— has not yet come to hand; but as a copy of the letter of Mr. Ellicott has reached us, we think it our duty to publish it; and at a future day, when the memorial may be handed, to give it a place also. [Herald.]
Here follows the letter of Mr. Ellicott to Anthony Hutchins.
Natchez, Oct. 17, 1797.
Sir, IN a letter of yours directed "to whom it may concern," I observe you have made a number of ungenerous reflections upon my conduct in this country, and asserted many falsehoods with a confidence and effrontery which could only be attempted by a person long hackneyed in the paths of infamy.
You have, sir, been treated with hospitality, politeness and attention, by me: your return has been such as might be expected from a person lost to the feelings of every quality amiable in the human heart. Your age, so far as it protects you from that chastisement your conduct entitles you to, tends to render you the more contemptible in the eyes of the honest and discerning. It is to your ambition, and the gratification of a malicious cankered mind, uncontrouled by one solitary virtue, that the district of Natchez is indebted for its present distracted, unhappy, and critical situation.
I feel disagreeable sensations in thus addressing you, when I recollect that your worthy brother was for years my friend and companion. His fine understanding and social virtues, added to a true sense of honor, was the delight and admiration of his friends. I shall drop a tear to his memory, and for his sake alone, treat you with a delicacy unusual on similar occasions.
Before I arrived at this place I was cautioned to suspect you, and the plan you proposed to me last April, to take governor Gayoso by surprise, and convey him into the Chickasaw nation, did not lessen my suspicions. This proposition some time since I thought my duty to transmit to my superior, and which has been since corroborated by the testimony of capt. Pope. But the generous aid you gave me in quieting the disturbances which took place in this district during the month of June last, in some degree prejudiced me in your favor. It was a prejudice of short duration—Your subsequent conduct in condemning and vilifying Mr. Benoist for not risking another commotion rather than suffer the Baron de Carondelet to enter an exception to a part of the fourth proposition of agreement between governor Gayoso and the people, convinced me that confusion was your element; and that a social and correct order of things, was as disagreeable to your feelings, as the happiness of our first parents in the Garden of Eden was to the insidious destroyer of mankind. From a violent & bitter declaimer against the terrors of the Spanish government, you have now become an admirer of its lenity. Janus like, you carry two faces, and unfortunately, neither of them marked with the lineaments of integrity. To effect your purposes, you work in dark hidden paths, like the mole beneath the furface, and, crab like, move in all directions.
Your memorial to Congress is calculated to serve the Spanish government, and gratify your private revenge and animosity.—To those leading traits of your character you would sacrifice your country, and I was going to add, Judas like, betray your saviour. In your memorial to Congress you say, that "the people had no idea of resisting the Spanish government, until urged to it by persons sent here by the United States."—This assertion alone is sufficient to convince me of the extreme depravity of your mind, and of a conscience, by long abuse, hardened against every impression of truth and virtue. What was done in the business to which you allude, was done by the people—it bears an honorable testimony of their love of freedom; and the termination has given them a liberty with which they were before unacquainted, & without which you would not now have the privilege of addressing Congress. To deprive them of that honor would be doing them an act of injustice: yet many of them who were the most forward, have through your influence, signed your memorial, and condemned an honorable exertion which gave them safety. Such of them who have been guilty of this absurdity from ignorance or want of information, shall never be betrayed by me: but sir, there are some who have been actuated by principles similar to your own, and who are no longer to expect that I conceive myself bound to secrecy. I am at this time possessed of a plan presented to me last May by a person, without whose aid you would have but little success, for the express purpose of commencing and carrying on an insurrection in this district against the Spanish government. This plan was rejected without hesitation; but from a principle of duty I have forwarded a copy of it to the United States, and shall immediately forward one to governor Gayoso.
I observe in your extraordinary memorial (for such it certainly is) that you have directed Congress to pay no attention to and other going from this country, as it must certainly be spurious, and not the act of the people. Here, sir, is a piece of the most unrelieved arrogance I have ever met with—Because one part of the community do not think proper to send your incoherent jumble of nonsense, would you, for that reason, presume to deprive them of the benefit of making their own representations to Congress? This, sir, with due deference to your principles of democracy, bears the most unequivocal marks of the tyrant I ever saw exhibited upon any occasion; and could only have entered the imagination of a person unacquainted with the most ordinary principles of liberty.
You are already the subject of two monarchs, and now you want to complete the Trinity, by becoming a citizen of the United States. Go on to our national legislature, &, if possible carry that bloody garment you wore, at the massacre of the Americans at the Cliffs, as a proof of your exertions in favor of liberty. Reflect on your age, and make an appeal to conscience, and ask that inward invisible monitor, if, at this period of your life the gratification of your passion for revenge, be not highly criminal. Here I shall leave you to your reflections, and drop the curtain between us forever.
Signed. AND. ELLICOTT. Anthony Hutchins.
A gentleman has obligingly favored us with the following extract of a letter from Natchez, dated October 21, 1797.
"When the commissioners for the demarcation of the limits between the United States and his Catholic Majesty's dominions, arrived here, the general demonstrations of satisfaction given by the inhabitants were far from being agreeable to our late governor, or the Spanish officers generally; however it produced no new severity, and though the people were far from being easy under the prospect of losing the settlement of the treaty delayed, yet it did not on their part produce any indication of opposition to the government until some time after the troops under command of Lieut. Pope arrived, when a Baptist preacher, for a piece of insolence he had been guilty of to the governor, was confined, which immediately determined any further suspenſe, & put an end to Spa-

with authority in Natchez. The people in this neighbourhood to the number of fifty assembled in arms, possessed with the determination, as was said, of obtaining his release:—two days after, a proclamation from the Baron de Carondelet, expressive of sentiments, if not directly hostile towards the United States, very unfriendly to their interests in this province, was handed through the district, and produced an immediate effect—the people embodied for the purpose of opposition, chose their officers, and gave an alarming evidence to the governor, that they would no longer be obedient to Spanish authority. During this period, the governor, on the night the Baptist preacher was confined, had secured himself in the fort with all his officers. An idea was suggested of storming the fort, which seemed to obtain very general acceptance, and opposition to the plan would but give strength to its advocates, if not be productive of danger to the party who might be so hardy as to oppose it. Under these circumstances, the prudence of Mr. Ellicott effected, what perhaps could not have been brought about by any other line of conduct; he gave his assent to a letter written by Capt. Pope to an assembly that was held some distance from this place, for the purpose of uniting the inhabitants more generally in the measures of those that had taken up arms, that the many might effect, what the few would perhaps fail in, either success in opposition or such a situation with respect to the government, as might give security to the persons and property of those who had rendered themselves obnoxious to the laws, which in all probability would have been executed with rigor. The design succeeded—all the districts, or at least a very formidable number in each, enabled Mr. Ellicott to begin a negotiation with the governor, which terminated in an acknowledged neutrality of the people with respect to the two governments, excepting an obedience to the laws, for the maintenance of good order and the partial recovery of debts. A committee chosen by the people, were to guard and watch over the conduct of government, that no infringement of this neutrality might be attempted. Thus far the affairs of this country, that a few weeks before wore so forbidding an aspect, seemed prosperous—the people were secured from injury or oppression, and tranquility for a moment succeeded to anarchy and confusion. But this business so favorably concluded, soon changed appearance, and that by means that surpasses every rational conjecture. Col. Hutchins, a person enjoying a pension from the British government—one who has ever professed an hostile disposition towards the United States—who was instrumental in destroying their authority here, during the late war; and was guilty of treachery, cruelty & fraud in accomplishing the massacre of an American officer and his party at the White Cliffs—without talents, integrity, or address—hated by his neighbours, a tyrant to those he has in his power—with a figure that out-jews the Jew, and an address that is but calculated to raise disgust—with this union of disqualifying circumstances, he has, by means unknown, except the falsehood he has been detected in—dared to insult our committee and pronounce it dissolved—to abuse Mr. Ellicott in public and private, and declare in his presence, that he was at a loss whether to pronounce him a Frenchman or a Spaniard—to publish to the world that he was a speculator on the lands of the inhabitants, had betrayed his country and the interests of the people here—“This person, I say, has found means of raising a party in the country, has prepared for them, under the auspices of a spurious and ignorant committee, some members of which, were raised by subscription, a memorial, to be signed by the people, to the congress of the United States, and he is appointed to be the bearer with the title of agent, with full powers to do all and every thing touching the affairs of this country that may appear to him conducive to its interests. “Mr. Ebenezer Dayton, of whom you may have heard the following notorious fact related—that at the time he flew from his creditors in the United States, left his clothes on the bank of a mill pond, is Hutchins’s principal coadjutor—Mr. _____, a well meaning man, but not
greatly distinguished for his information, is, perhaps, the only man of property and respectability who has been active in promoting the Col’s views, which are beyond research. Some are of opinion that he has expectations of being appointed Governor—others, that his English land patents, prompt his trying what may be done to secure them; whilst a few only incline to think that having business in S. Carolina, he is desirous of going there, or to the United States, invested with the authority of the people, which may tend to screen him from the authority of the laws.—You are not to be informed that he was one of those some twenty-five years ago, distinguished by the name of REGULATORS, and that he came to this country, or decamped from that place, time enough to save his bacon.
“It is a matter of the greatest surprise to us all, that no measures are taken for organizing a government suited to the circumstances of this country.
“The people in this country have given the most unequivocal proofs of their attachment to the government of the United States, and the conduct of Mr. Ellicott since his arrival here. Yet Hutchins’s memorial represents Ellicott to have been the occasion of the insurrection. But be assured nothing can be more false. The citizens here have long conceived themselves much neglected by the government of the United States, and more so, now, than ever, owing, I suppose, to their critical situation.”
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, at the Post Office, on the evening of Wednesday last (agreeably to the notification in that day’s paper) the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
“Resolved, that Alexander Parker, Walter Waddell, William Morton, Samuel Price, Thomas Bodley, and John Bradford, be a committee to address a letter to the Post Master General, on the subject of the failures in the mail down the Ohio river, stating the disadvantages thereof to this state, and to suggest to him the probable advantages of sending the mail from Wheeling to Limestone, by the way of Zane’s road; and also to address letters to each of our members in congress, requesting their particular attention to that business.”
EXTRACT,
From Mr. PAINE’S AGRARIAN JUSTICE.
THE present state of what is called civilization, is the reverse of what it ought to be. The contrast of affluence and wretchedness continually meeting and offending the eye, is like dead and living bodies chained together. Though I care as little about riches as any man, I am a friend to riches, because they are capable of good. I care not how affluent some may be, provided that none be miserable in consequence of it. But it is impossible to enjoy affluence with the felicity it is capable of being enjoyed, whilst so much misery is mingled in the scene. The fight of the misery, and the unpleasant sensations it suggests, which, though they may be situated, cannot be extinguished, are a greater draw-back upon the felicity of affluence, than the proposed 10 per cent. upon property, is worth. He that would not give the one to get rid of the other, has no charity, even for himself.
There are, in every country, some magnificent charities established by individuals. It is, however, but little any individual can do, when the whole extent of the misery to be relieved be considered. He may satisfy his conscience, but not his heart. He may give all that he has, and that will relieve but little. It is only by organizing civilization, upon such principles as to act like a system of pulleys, that the whole weight of misery can be removed.
The plan here proposed will reach the whole. It will immediately relieve and take out of view three classes of wretchedness; the blind, the lame and the aged poor; and it will furnish the rising generation with means to prevent their becoming poor; and it will do this without deranging or interfering with any national measure. To show that this will be the case, it is sufficient to observe, that the operation and effect of the plan will,
in all cases, be the same, as if every individual were voluntarily to make his will, and dispose of his property in the manner here proposed.
But it is justice and not charity, that is the principle of the plan. In all great cases it is necessary to have a principle more universally active than charity; and with respect to justice, it ought not to be left to the choice of detached individuals, whether they will do justice or not. Considering then the plan on the ground of justice, it ought to be the act of the whole, growing spontaneously out of the principles of the revolution, and the reputation of it to be national and not individual.
A plan upon this principle would benefit the revolution, by the energy, that springs from a consciousness of justice. It would multiply also the national resources; for, property, like vegetation, encreases by offsets.—When a young couple begin the world, the difference is exceedingly great, whether they begin with nothing or with fifteen pounds a-piece. With this aid they could buy a cow, and implements to cultivate a few acres of land; and instead of becoming burthens upon society, which is always the case, where children are produced faster than they can be fed, would be put in the way of becoming useful and profitable citizens. The national domains also would sell the better, if pecuniary aids were provided to cultivate them in small lots. [The plan in our next.]
RECEIPTS.
To make a Gentleman of taste, Take any garment for a coat, that is of equal size at both ends, and that will hang on a man like a cartman’s frock; The hair which nature designed to cover the spindle which joins the head to the trunk, must be turned up under the hat; then take a patch of frizzle hair on a smooth face from each ear to the chin, dab it over with pomatum and cover it with powder; put ten yards of tape to each knee, and a pudding round the neck to come over the mouth.
To make a Lady of Fashion. Take about eight yards of Gingham, or sprig muslin, that is seamed together in form of a Churchman’s pulpit robe. Slip on this easy frock—draw it across the shoulders—girt it round, and across the middle, and let the end of it sweep at least a yard on the ground. The flowing trews, which nature in her luxuriance designed to adorn and cover the shoulders, must be studded with powder, knit at the end, and folded up under the turban almonde. Place this figure in a pair of red morocco slippers, and set her walking in the street, by the side of the above gentleman, who is to have a segar in his mouth, and the work is complete.
FOR SALE, DIRECT FROM PHILADELPHIA, A good assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, SADDLERY and HARD WARE; Which will be sold, by the Package, on the most reasonable terms—Apply to ANDREW HOLMES. Lexington, December 22.
The Bourbon Furnace IS NOW IN BLAST. BESIDES an extensive assortment of castings of the common kinds, we can supply any number of Still & Salt KETTLES, SUGAR CASTINGS, SIX PLATE STOVES, Franklin STOVES, and MILL IRONS. It is generally admitted that the CASTINGS made now at this Furnace, are equal in quality, and superior in workmanship, to any that are imported into this state. JOHN C. OWINGS & Co. December 15.
NOTICE,
THAT on the 9th of January 1798, I will attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, on a settlement and pre-emption, obtained in the name of John Brand on Drennon’s lick creek; It being the place where Nicholas Smith now lives; then and there to take on oath the depositions of sundry witnesses to ascertain the special calls of said entry, and also to identify an improvement and perpetuate the testimony thereof, and to do such other things in the premises, as the said commissioners are authorized and required to do by the act of assembly in that case made and provided.
NICHOLAS SMITH.
NOTICE, that commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby county, will meet on the 28th of December 1797, on an entry made in the name of James Larue of 5000 acres, adjoining an entry made for Sarah Boone on Salt river, on the lower side—then and there to take the depositions of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting certain calls in said entry, and do such other things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law.
ISAAC LARUE for JAMES LARUE. December 5, 1797.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT
AND SHOE
MANUFAC.
TURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross Street, two doors above Short Street. He will give generous wages to three or four good Journey men.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that we will petition the next county court of Shelby county, for the establishment of a town on our land at the mouth of Brashear’s creek.
THOS CARLON, LUCHD. TAYLOR.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Jessamine, one bay horse four years old, branded P, on the near shoulder and under the mane, appraised to 161, 10s.
Thomas Lewis. July 15, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, Mc. Connell’s run, Scott county, a bay mare, she has a star in her forehead, a small bell on, twelve or thirteen years old, thirteen hands high, branded C on the near shoulder and jaw, appraised to 101.
STEPHEN GREEN. June 15.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the road leading from Harrodsburg to Warick, a sorrel filly, with a blazed face, three years old last spring, about thirteen hands and a half high, branded thus P; appraised to 91 10s.
EVAN THOMPSON. Mercer County, August 20 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Buckhannon’s run, Mercer county, about three miles from Buckhannon’s mill, a bay filly, two years old last spring, about 13 hands and an inch high, she is neither docked nor branded, appraised to 71 10s.
JESSE SLAUGHTER. November 28.
EDWARD WEST,
On High Street, Lexington. RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has revived his shop, and is now ready to serve any gentleman who may please to favor him with their custom. He will carry on the Silver, Gold, and Watch business, in their various branches—and from a supply of materials and hands he expects to have in a short time, will be able to dispatch business on the shortest notice.
December 19.
TROTTER AND SCOTT,
HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope, they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any.
Lexington, December 19, 1797.
FOUND, on the 24th of November last, on the Hickman road near Lexington, A COPPER KETTLE, which appeared to have been concealed there for some time. The owner may have it by applying to the subscriber, proving his property, and paying charges.
JOHN M. FRANKS. December 12, 1797.
NOTICE.
WILL be let to the lowest bidder, on Wednesday the 27th instant, at Clarke court house,
The building of a wooden Jail eighteen feet square, for the county of Clark. Terms will be made known on the day.
R. HIGGINS, Sheriff. Winchester, December 9, 1797.
THIS is to forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond for eighty-five and a half acres of land, given by the subscriber to Alexander Walker, of Scott county, bearing date the 6th of November, 1797, as said bond was given for land in the Miami purchase; and it evidently appears from Judge Payne’s certificates he never was entitled to any—said Walker is now in Georgetown jail, for a supposed forgery of a deed for said land.
MARTIN NALL.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
PROSPECT OF WINTER.
Philosophic emotions, occasioned by its gloomy appearance.
WHEN cold December's chilling wind, Bleak o'er the field is borne, And snows descending o'er the plain Bid dying nature mourn.—
When biting frosts congeal each brook, Each tender bud confine, When gloomy clouds o'ercast the sky, And ev'ry hope decline;
When leafless trees arise in view, And distant landscapes fade, When sunless days and moonless nights Cutt ev'ry scene in shade.
At such a time, my soul, elate, On wings of thought arise, And bids adieu to things below To dwell in other skies—
Congenial horrors fill my soul, Man's wretched state I view, With ev'ry plaintive gale I hear, I bid the world adieu.
Man made to weep, in every blast I see the storm of fate, Beneath its cold and nipping wind I hear him mourn his fate.
In ev'ry sighing gale that breathes I hear his parting breath In silent streams all lifeless grown, I see him seal'd in death.
In leafless trees I see his hopes All withering on the ground, I see his sorrows painted dark In every cloud around.
In rapid showers before the blast I see his moments fly In falling snows that melt away, I see him live and die.
"Happy is he who ne'er was born," The sage of wisdom cries, "But being born, directs his life "By lessons from the skies."
How! then, ye blasts, ye snows descend, Ye leafless trees appear, Than all the beauties of the spring, Your horrors are more dear.
Hast'd be the brook that murmurs on, The vocal grove be still, Ye sunless days and nights more dear, My soul with sorrow fill—
Ye teach me life with all its ills, Where e'er I cast my eye, Ye teach me more than even this, Ye teach me—HOW TO DIE.
ANECDOFE.
The following extraordinary circumstance happened a short time ago, which we insert to shew how very cautious people ought to be in entertaining suspicions lightly. A tradesman in the city was waited on by his barbers boy with his wig, which he directed the lad to take up stairs, as he had often done before. Presently after the boy's departure, the tradesman, going up stairs himself, missed a watch which he had thought he had left in his dining room, and knowing that no one had been there but the boy, his suspicion was so strong of his being the thief, that he went instantly to his master, and after acquainting him with the circumstance, had him apprehended and taken, before a magistrate. On examination, neither perjuries nor threats had the least effect on the boy, who persisted in his innocence; however he was committed to prison for a further hearing, and at length finally discharged, nothing appearing to justify the suspicion. A few days after this the tradesman received a letter from a country correspondent, acknowledging the receipt of some goods which had been ordered, and desiring to know the reason why a watch was sent in the parcel? The tradesman, it seems, had packed the box himself, and thro' hurry or inattention had put his watch into it. By this discovery the boy's innocence was fully proved, and he directly made his master and friends acquainted with it; so far all was just on his side. The boy's father, however, thinking some farther recompence was due to his son's injured character, than a bare acknowledgment of the mistake, applied to the tradesman on that head, who generously
offered the lad half a guinea! This was rejected, and an action at law was the consequence, which terminated with a verdict in favor of the boy with 60l. damage.
HORRID INGRATITUDE.
During Moamouth's rebellion, in the reign of James II. a certain person knowing the humane disposition of one Mrs. Gaunt, whose life was one continued exercise of beneficence, fled to her house, where he was concealed and maintained for some time: Hearing, however, of the proclamation, which promised an indemnity and reward to those who discovered such as harbored the rebels, he betrayed his benefactress; and such was the spirit of justice which prevailed amongst the ministers, that he was pardoned and recompensed for his treachery, and she burnt alive for her charity!
To the Public.
FROM and after the first day of January, 1793, the KENTUCKY GAZETTE will be published once a week only, on that sized paper denominated Royal, which is about one third larger than what we at present use. The price will be Three Dollars per annum; but if we should fail procuring such paper, through the inclemency of the weather, we shall publish on the present sized paper until Royal can be procured, with a proportionate deduction of the price to subscribers. JOHN BRADFORD.
N. B. It will, no doubt, be expected that substantial reasons should be given for this intended change, especially as the principal reasons formerly given for publishing twice a week still exist; the following, to every impartial mind, the Editor has no doubt will be satisfactory:—
Immediately after the commencement of the present year, printing paper rose one third of its former price; an event of so much importance to, and unforeseen by the Editor, could not be taken into the calculations necessary to be made at the time of altering the plan of this Gazette. Had paper have continued at the price it then was, the profits would have been extremely moderate; but at its advanced price, the whole amount received for his subscriptions will not defray the necessary charges incident to his office. Nothing could have induced the Editor to attempt a publication twice a week on the terms he did, but the having more hands than could be employed in publishing a weekly paper, and who he was obliged to support, without a prospect of better employment: And nothing could have tempted him to continue it, after all his profits were swallowed up in the advance on paper, but an idea that an attempt to raise the price of his paper, would contribute to strengthen an impression then made on the public mind unfavorable to him, and against which, he was conscious time would be the best antidote. These are the most ostensible reasons for the alteration about to be made; and the Editor trusts, that in his connexion with the public, he shall ever be able to give satisfactory reasons for his conduct, when necessary, and a fair opportunity is permitted him.
BLAZE.
WHO was imported from England in the year 1793, at five years old, by Col. Hugh Nelson, of York town, in Virginia, will stand the ensuing season which will commence the 10th day of March, and end on the 10th day of August, at Col. Robert Saunders's tavern, Scott county, 3 miles from Georgetown, and 8 from Lexington; and may cover mares at five pounds each, the season. A promissory attested note, will be required with the mare, for five pounds, payable the 25th day of December ensuing—which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars, if paid within the season. Seven dollars the single lease, to be paid at the stable door. Young cattle, or good beef cattle, or merchantable herp, will be received at the market price, if delivered at said Saunders's by the 25th of December, to discharge the 5 pounds.
There will be large and excellent meadows, well enclosed for mares from a distance, at 3s. per week. Great attention will be paid to mares, to give general satisfaction, but will not be answerable for escapes or accidents that may happen.
BLAZE is a beautiful bay, near seventeen hands high, nicely marked, of uncommon great strength and activity; his figure is given up to be unexceptionable.
BENJ. WHARTON.
BLAZE was got by Vandal, his dam by Trenchion, his grand dam by Regulus, his great grand dam by Eatbyshake, his great great grand dam by Old Barner, his great great great grand dam by Croot Egyptian, his great great great grand dam by Woodcock, his great great great grand dam by Vittal's Turk, his great great great great grand dam by Old Hantboy, and out of Trumpet's dam, which was out of a daughter of Doddsworth and Layton's barbwire. Vandal was got by Spectator, and out of the fitter of Chrysolet. Chrysolet is the sire of Hebe, the dam of Daredevil. BLAZE is said to be of the best family of running horses in England.
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS.
A true copy of the original from England. HUGH NELSON.
October 23d, 1797.
We do hereby certify, that the imported stud horse BLAZE, late the property of Hugh Nelson, esq. of York town, Virginia, and sold to Benjamin Wharton, is a sure and good foal getter. MICAJAH GREW. CHAS. HIGGASON.
Blaze has generally been valued at a thousand pounds. H. N.
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NOTICE.
WHEREAS, the partnership of Alexander and James Parker being dissolved (by the death of one of the) 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.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the subscriber, the 3d of April last, a black Mare about fourteen hands and a half high, five or six years old, branded on the right shoulder 73, though not perceivable unless shed, a small star, natural trotter.
Also, a bay yearling horse colt, dark mane and tail, with a small star, was rubbed on the nose and under jaw by putting on a muzzle. I will give the above reward if brought to me, or ten dollars for such information that I get them.
James Davies.
Madison county, Nov. 13, '97.
For Sale.
FIVE hundred and fifty acres of first rate bottom land, entered in the name of Daniel Branham, lying on the Kentucky river, five miles from Port William, adjoining Jesse Pendergraft's fourteen hundred acre forvey. Those who incline to purchase said valuable land, will apply to the printer.
THE subscriber having declined the mercantile business, requests all persons indebted to him, either by note or book account, to pay off their respective balances to Samuel & George Trotter, who are now carrying on business in the house formerly occupied by me.
James Trotter.
Lexington, Dec. 14, 1797.
CASH
Will be given for a likely Negro Girl, Of good character, between the age of ten and fifteen years.—Enquire of the Printer.
I have to lease.
A large quantity of cleared Land—a few tenants will meet with great encouragement. Also, to hire, twelve or fourteen valuable Slaves, some of which are excellent house servants.
Samuel Meredith.
Fayette county, N. Elkhorn, Dec. 3, 1797. 6t
Robert & Andrew Porter,
HAVE just imported a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE;
Which they are opening for sale at their store, next door to Stewart's printing office, and which they will dispose of either by whole sale or retail, at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country produce. Wheat, Tobacco, Hemp, Pork in barrels, Lard in firkins, and firkin Butter, will be taken in exchange for the above Merchandize, if delivered in good order. Lexington, December 9.
ISRAEL HUNT
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morris. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
NOTICE is hereby given, that we shall petition the worshipful county court of Warren, to establish a town on our lands at the head of Scagg's, or rather Bailey's big spring, at the next March court. The lots will be exposed for sale, on Thursday, the 15th of March. JAMES STUART, WILLIAM JONES. November 23, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, lying in the forks of Red river and the Kentucky, Clarke county, a bay Mare, 14 or 15 years old, about 13 hands high; appraised to 4l. Wm. HARRIS.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to pay their respective balances, as he intends going to Baltimore and Philadelphia by the first of December next.
He has on hand a good assortment of Winter and other GOODS, Which will be sold VERY CHEAP.
ALSO,
2200 acres of good LAND,
On Raven creek, Harrison county; this land lies about eleven miles from the town of Cynthiana. If necessary it will be sold in small tracts to accommodate purchasers. The terms of sale—one third in hand, and a credit of one and two years for the balance. Mr. Andrew Hampton, or Mr. William Nelson, who live joining this land will show it. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM WEST. Lexington, October 20.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward and make payment to Mr. Thomas C. Howard, on or before the 15th of this month as I intend setting out for Baltimore and Philadelphia, about that time. Those who do not call themselves of this notice, may rest assured that they shall be dealt with as the law directs, at the expiration of said time—therefore I am in hopes this notice will be attended to, without further trouble, as I am determined to have all my accounts finally settled by the 1st day of December next. GEO. LE GARDEN. September 5, 1797.
Georgetown Falling Mill.
HEREBY inform my customers, and the public in general, that Mr. James Burnit, who worked my mill last season, works here again this season, and will attend at Lexington, the first day of every Fayette court, at the house of Mr. Louis B. Brent, to receive and deliver cloth; and also at the house of Mr. Hugh Brent, in Paris, Bourbon county the first day of every court, for the same purpose. Elijah Craig. November 14, 1767. 8w
For sale
FOR CASH OR MERCHANDIZE, Two thousand five hundred acres of LAND, lying on the Twiss, about 25 miles from the seat of government, and about ten from Drennen's Lick—said land was located and surveyed in the name of Thomas Purpim, 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. 6t
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 Ohio.—For further particulars apply to Mr. Alexander Parker of Lexington, or the subscribers in Washington. BASIL DUKE. JOHN COBURN. April 27, 1797.
NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Hardin county, will attend on the 15th day of January 1798, on an entry of 6000 acres of land made in the name of John Larue, on the Ohio river opposite the Black oak grave, where John Pear's land is entered; beginning on the river bank and running up the same, then and there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, in order to perpetuate their testimony respecting said entry, and do such other act as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. ISAAC LARUE, for the heirs of JOHN LARUE. December 5, 1797.
CATECHISM for YOUths or Principles of practical religion,—may be had at this office.