The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1789-12-26 00:00:00

K E N T U C K Y G A Z E T T E.
S A T U R D A Y, DECEMBER 26, 1789.
LEXINGTON: Printed by JOHN BRADFORD at his OFFICE at the corner of Main and Cross Streets, where Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c. for this paper, are thankfully received, and PRINTING in its different branches done with Care and Expedition.
JUST OPENED,
And now for sale, by GOUDY AND WILLIAMS
At their store in Lexington, opposite Capt. Youngs Tavern, and near the new courthouse, a neat and general assortment of
GOODS
Well adapted to the season; which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or Furs.
Lexington, Dec. 2 1789.
JUST OPENED,
And for sale by
ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER
Two Stores in this place, one of them in their new house opposite the new Court-house, and the other where they now live, each of them well assorted and adapted to the season, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash. Merchantable wheat or flour.
Lexington, Dec 5, 1789.
Strayed from Col. Crockett's plantation last June, a small likely dark bay horse, about 9 years old, ewe necked, trots and gallops; Whoever delivers him to the Printer hereof, or to Mr. Brent in Lexington, or to Mr. Hughes in Danville, shall receive two dollars reward, from
JER. MORIARTY.
ALL persons indebted to me for lots in the town of Frankfort, or for mares put to Slider or Godolphin, are requested to make payment to Capt. D. Gano at that place, on or before the Twenty-first day of January next, after which time no produce will be received.
I will sell my stud Godolphin and several other valuable nags, on reasonable terms for produce.
Several houses and lots in this Town, to be sold for Cash, or exchanged for merchandise --- One a most valuable stand for business --- Also a valuable Tract of land of 10,000 acres, together, or in small parcels; Located and surveyed for Col. Dan. Boone and patented for myself --- This tract lies on the right of the road from this place to Limestone, and about nine miles on this side of the lower blue lick, a few families may occupy it in safety and I will make the terms of payment easy to the purchasers
JAMES WILKINSON.
Lexington, Dec. 5, 1789.
TAKEN up by the subscriber a roan Mare, 3 or 4 years old, about 13 hands and a half high, branded on the near shoulder ID, not docked. Appraised to £8.
GEO. WINN.
June 9. 1789.
JUST OPENED,
AND FOR SALE BY TEGARDEN and M'CULLOUGH,
At their Store in Lexington, on Main Street, in the house formerly occupied by Gen. Wilkinson, a General Assortment of
GOODS
SUPERFINE Broad and narrow Cloths. Second ditto. Twilled and plain coatings. Buff and white Cassimers. Blue, Black, Buff, olive, crimson and spotted Velvets. Corduroys and flannels, Janet Jeans and fustians, Royal rib and satin, Shalloons and durants, Camblets and Joans spinning, Moreen and Buckram, Lutestring and sattin, Mode and persian, Bombazine and sarconet, Chintzes and calicoes assorted, Hummums. India counterpanes assorted, Marseilles quilting, Denims and drawboys, Irish linen and Russia sheeting, Dowlas and towel linen. Brown sheeting & country made linen, Bedtick and feathers, Apron check, Cambrick and muslin, Gauze and catgut, Lawn aprons, Silk, cotton and linen handkerchiefs, Lawn and kenting do. Shauls assorted, Mens and womens kid gloves, Mens and womens cotton hose, Mens worsted do. Mens and womens leather shoes, Womens stuff do. Neat dress'd calf skins, Mens and boys hats, Ribbon assorted. Hair do and taste, Black and Hanover lace, Edging and hat binding, Broad and narrow Binding, Ferriting and tape, Sewing silk and twift, White, Brown and colored thread, Coarse and fire combs, Mens and Womens crooked do. Large and small metal Buttons, Sleeve buttons assorted, Watch seals, Shoe, knee, stock and hat buckles, Best white chappel needles, Paper and pound pins, Scissors and Thimbles, Razors and shaving Boxes, Table knives and forks, Butcher and cut tea knives, Pen and childrens do. Shoe knives, pincers and awl Blades, Enamelled snuff Boxes, Nutmeg graters, Bibles testaments and spelling Books, Primmers and childrens histories, Writing paper, Brass, paper and enamel inkstands, Mens saddles, Mens and womens stirrup irons, 8 and 14 oz. saddle tacks, Saddle Boffes, Circingle, Girth and straining web, Girth and Bridle Buckles, Curb and snaffle Bridle Bits, Plated spurs, Stock locks, Brass knob ditto, Pad and saddle bag do. Desk cupboard and chest do. HL hinges. Brass H do. Chest and cupboard do. Door and window Bolts. Falling axes, Mortise and paring chisels, Spike and small Gimlets,
Drawing knives and plain irons, Claw hammers, 6d. and 10d. nails, Tennon saws, Mill, hand and crosscut saw files, Carpenters rules and compasses, Brass cocks. Candlesticks, Frying pans. Cotton and tow cards. Steel and tin ware, Mustard, Shoe, Buckle and tooth Brushes, Hesson, Green and Bohemian Teas, Coffee and chocolate, Loaf and Muscovado sugar, Cinnamon, cloves and nutmegs, Pepper and Allspice, Indigo and Copperas, Red and white Lead, Brimstone and rosin, Powder and Lead, Shot and gun flints, Queens ware Dishes, Shallow and soup plates, Tea ware. Quart and pint mugs, water and cream jugs, Butter boats, Large and small looking glasses, Tumblers and wine glasses, Quart, pint and half pint decanters, 8 by 10 window glass, Wine and rum, Holland gin in cases, A neat assortment of casings, With a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. Lexington. Nov. 17, 1789.
JUST OPENED, AND FOR SALE BY WILSON and PARKER
At their new Store nearly opposite the new Court House a very general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE, Suitable for the season, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Cartwrights creek, in Nelson county, a dark bay Mare, 10 years old about 14 hands high, branded on the near shoulder R.C. a switch tail, trots naturally, a little crest fallen, Appraised to £8. Sept. 14th 1789, Matthew Penn.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Madison county, a bay horse, about thirteen hands and a half high, both hind feet white, a small bell tied with a leather stop, branded on the near shoulder I and on the buttock L. Appraised to £6. July 13th, 1789. George Yeocome.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Road run, in Nelson county, a bay Mare, 2 years old, 14 hands high; appraised to £12. Aug. 8th, 1789 Randal Slack. Sen.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Otter creek, in Madison county, a small bay Mare, four feet five or six inches high, four years old last spring, some white hairs in her mane; Posted and appraised to £10. Dec. 8th 1789. Isa Searcy.
All kinds of Blank Books for Merchants, Clerks, &c. made and ruled to any pattern: Also old books new bound, on reasonable terms, at this office.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Rode run near the widow Grundy's in Nelson county, a dark bay Mare, fourteen hands high, twelve years old, branded on the near shoulder I and on the near buttock H paces, has a star in her forehead and some white spots on her back. 1618 Thomas Turnum.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Fayette county, a brown Mare and sorrel Colt, the Mare is about thirteen hands and an inch high, four years old last spring, some white on her hind feet, Appraised to £7. George Jameson.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the Town fork of Elk horn creek, a bay Stud horse, about fourteen hands high, no brand or mark, ten years old; Posted and appraised to £4. 10. Sanford Payne. Nov. 2, 1789. 16-18.
WANTED, A DISTILLER
WHO can come well recommended for his honesty, diligence and sobriety, good wages will be given by the subscriber, living on the south fork of Clear creek, 14 miles from Lexington. if. Samuel Lamme.
WANTED
A MAN well acquainted with the business of an Overseer; Such a person coming well recommended, will meet with good encouragement, by applying to the Printer hereof, or to the subscriber near Danville, 16 18 William M'Dowell. Dec. 6th, 1789.
HEREBY forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of a Bond given by me to John Biswell for two thousand weight of inspected tobacco, (dated I think, in August last,) and payable I think the 25th Inst. as I have paid off said bond. MARSTON CLAY.
FOR SALE
PART of a Lot of ground in the town of Lexington, near Captain Young's Tavern, and near the new Court house, for which good wheat will be taken in pay: inquire of the Printer.
I TAKE this method of informing the public, that I intend to sell part of a tract of land, on the north side of the north fork of Elk horn, containing in the whole 1665 acres, entered in the name of Benjamin Craig, adjoining William Lane's survey of one Thousand acres, Lewis Craig's of three hundred acres and about one mile below Lane's preemption on north Elk horn, and about three miles and a half, from Capt. Benj. Craig's.
If any person thinks he hath a better claim than mine to said land, he will please to inform the Printer hereof, which may prevent future trouble and expence. Dec. 10th 1789. Moses Bledsoe.

LEXINGTON, Dec. 28.
Extract of a letter from a Merchant at Bourdeaux, to his father in Virginia, dated August 10, 1789.
"I have given you some account of the great revolution we have just experienced in this country—of the attempt or plot of the aristocratic party, to overthrow all pretensions of the democratic at a single blow—of the alarm taken by the latter, from the drawing the troops from the different garrisons to the capital, and confirmed by the dismissal and banishment of Mr. Neckar (means which the king had been wheedled into by the queen, count de Artois, and the heads of that party, without being sensible of it, or meaning it)—of its bursting out like a flash, in eight hours after the departure of that Minister of the people's seizing arms on all sides, and in 48 hours having gained a complete victory, changed the whole system and taken every thing like government into their own hands; by taking and razing the Bastille, forcing the Hotel des Invalides, the Ecole Militaire, and every place like resistance in or about Paris—taking possession of all the arms, ammunition and warlike stores—lopping off the heads of many of the principle and most obnoxious of the party, and banishing or proscribing the rest. I now cover you an authentic account of this extraordinary business, in a pamphlet entitled the revolutions of Paris, containing the five great days, and two or three others; the king's letter of recall to Mr. Neckar, his reception by the nation as Assembly (for they are no longer called the States general) and a plan or two for the new proposed constitution; which will at once give you an idea of the utter subversion of arbitrary government here, and shew the rights of Man, as clearly delineated as in a Virginia bill of rights. The Arch Bishop of Bourdeaux, in his address to the national assembly, wherein he declares the necessity and importance of a bill of rights, makes use of the following expressions, as I have literally translated them."
"This noble idea conceived in another hemisphere, ought in preference, to transplant itself first among us. We have assisted in the events which gave North America her freedom—She shews us on what principles we ought to found the preservation of ours—The new world, whither formerly we carried nothing but chains. Now teach us how to guard against wearing them ourselves."
"Nothing could have equalled the General confusion & convulsion the whole Kingdom has been in for some time. From the time Mr. Neckar left Versailles until he returned, every thing was considered ruined lost and undone, every species of occupation and business was suspended, every Office public and private shut—Every man flew to arms, as his dearest resort. Old men and boys from fifteen to sixty presented themselves to be enrolled—The richest merchants and most respectable Citizens stood in the ranks with shoe-blacks and porters—Such was the rage for equality which at once went abroad—The same spirit pervaded the whole Kingdom and every corner of it—Every thing looked to the same end—One voice, heard and listened to by all, seemed to cry out—defend your lives your property and your rights to the last extremity—And those rights, apparently little known before, in an instant seemed instinctively to be understood by every one. Since the restoration of the adored Neckar, confidence is in a great measure restored; the people seem to be fully persuaded that their national assembly will give them that government that will make them happiest, and are consequently returning to quiet and peace of mind; but nevertheless go on, unremittedly to organize and discipline their Militia, and every citizen is a soldier. But the most unexpected and singular circumstance in this business is, that that standing army which has ever been known the tool of tyrants and the scourge of liberty; and was counted upon here as the principle instrument in their intended work, has been seen in the first general commotion in Paris to refuse to fire upon the people, and even to side with them, and now in every part of the Kingdom to be busily and anxiously employed in forming them into soldiers, in drilling them, organizing, and making them formidable as themselves. Had the army not have
come over, or the affair not have broke out at the moment it did, certain it is that one of the most horrid plots which could have been conceived by the enemies of human nature, would have been executed in a few hours—Every member of the lower order to the States general of any influence, and every man in or about the capital, in office or a situation to aid the intended reform of government, would have been massacred, without distinction, and every thing like resistance burnt down at the point of the bayonet. By way of curiosity in its kind, I send you among the pamphlets, you will see it has been in service—my Cockade—and to shew my little aid has not been wanting. I could send you a stronger proof; but as it cannot conveniently go in the compass of a letter; and as I am still called upon to do duty three times a week, I must defer it, I mean my musket and bayonet."
"This cockade was the badge of patriotism—this was what distinguished the brave Parisians, who forced the Bastille, who braved fire and sword, and accomplished the revolution—this was the cockade which the king accepted at the Town house in Paris, from the hands of Monj. Bailly, who was made by the people, governor of the city; and who presented the keys to him—this is the cockade without which no man's head is safe even at this day in Bourdeaux. You will observe, the three colours denote the three orders, united and cemented—the white cross is the ground work, the largest, and fairest. To give you an idea of the spirit of the times, you have following, Monj. Bailly's address to the king, when he delivered him the keys of Paris—it does not render well into English, the nearest translation I can give is—Sire, I bring his Majesty the keys of his good city of Paris; they are the same which were presented to Henry the IV—He had reconquered his people—now the people have reconquered their King."
"Altho' I relate this revolution with a great deal of pleasure, it had almost ruined me—Every species of negotiation has been stagnated, every sort of purchase stopped, every bureau locked—no man would trust his money out of his sight; the richest merchants here found difficulty to go on; and five days more would have effectually obliged me to stop payment—being under large acceptances, and all our money by us in Farmers and Bankers notes (as is the case with all the merchants here) and which at any other time than such a miraculous one as this, commands cash in a moment, at once became impossible to negotiate—no man would give a crown but for a crown all confidence was lost—and I predicted myself finally ruined. With Mr. Neckar, however, came back confidence, and set every thing in motion again—We had a grand illumination here in consequence of it; and instead of 30 sous my usual allowance (for these things are common here) I put a crown's worth of candles in my windows, and never saw a crown metted with so much satisfaction in my life. I had been attempting to strike with the Farmers for 500 hogsheads of Tobacco but as soon as this affair broke out in Paris, they sent express orders to their Agent not to purchase a hogshead at any price, till further orders; there is little demand for exportation; every market in Europe being overstocked; but I hope the Farmers will soon resume their purchases."
The following is an authentic copy of a proclamation, of the governor of New-Orleans.
By His Excellency Stephen Miro Esq. Brigadier General in the armies of his catholic Majesty, Governor and intendant of the provinces of Louisiana and West Florida &c.
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS His Majesty has been graciously pleased to permit the subjects and citizens of other countries to emigrate to his provinces of Louisiana, and West Florida, by the Mississippi river, with their stock, slaves, farming utensils, and household furniture, as also to introduce their property in the actual produce of the country from whence they come, promising to each family a tract of land from 240 to 800 acres in proportion to their numbers, free from all expence as also exemption from taxation, and the private exercise of their religion;
now in order to fulfil these the benevolent intentions of my royal master, and to guard against fraud or imposition, I have thought proper to issue this my proclamation, making known to all persons who may become the subjects of his majesty, that they will be duly protected in the rights and privileges of before mentioned; but all and every person to emigrating after taking the test of allegiance, will be obliged to render on oath a true account or invoice of the property they may bring down to the Governor of the District of Natchez or the commandant at Lance ala Graisse, as the case may be, and solemnly to swear that no person or persons, are directly or indirectly interested or concerned in the same, it being the intention of his Majesty to extend his Royal bounty to actual settlers only; and any attempt to contravene this design will be punished with the utmost rigor.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, in the City of New-Orleans the 2d. day of September, 1789.
ESTEVAN MIRO.
Sometime last week, four Indians fell in with a man and his son (a young lad) on Slate creek, who were hunting; they killed the father, and took the son prisoner: they then proceeded toward the Ohio, and fell in with a camp on Licking, above the upper Blue-Lick, at which there was only one man; killing him they plundered the camp, and passed on to the Ohio, above Kennedy's bottom. Just as they arrived at the river, they discovered a boat coming to land, upon which the Indians immediately bound the lad, and going up, fired on the boat, killed five, and took a woman prisoner together with the boat, one man only made his escape, there being only 7 on board the boat. Whilst the Indians were engaged in taking the boat, &c. the lad found means to loose himself, and make his escape, into the inhabitants.
We are informed, that about the 15th Inst. Maj. M'Millin with some others went out in order to hunt in the neighbourhood of the flat lick. When they had arrived on the ground intended, they encamped and turned out in the woods to hunt, the Major being alone and passing by the side of a Cane-break, heard something in the Cane coming towards him: he supposing it to be game, made ready to fire but when it appeared in sight, discovered it was an Indian, and immediately fired on him, the Indian fell on the spot, the Major then charged his rifle again and seeing nor hearing any more, proceeded to scalp him, but as he stooped to perform that act, six Indians who lay concealed near him, raised and fired on him, upon which the Major endeavoured to escape by flight, but one of the Indians pursued him so close that he was obliged to turn and fire on him, which killed him also, and the Major then got off without receiving any injury.
TO BE LET TO the lowest bidder, at capt. Tho. Thomas Young's Tavern, in Lexington on the second Tuesday in February next, (it being court day) at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the building a
STONE JAIL. Thirty-Two feet long, Twenty feet wide, and Seventeen feet pitch above the lower floor; a plan of which, will be shown on that day: Also the erecting a Pilory, Stocks and Whipping Post. Edward Payne. Levi Todd. Robert Todd. Commiss. Thomas Lewis. James Trotter.
JUST ARRIVED, And now opening for sale by PETER JANUARY & SON,
At their Store in Lexington opposite the Printing Office, a large and complete assortment of GOODS adapted to the season, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Butter, Pork, Salt, &c,
I DO hereby give notice to all whom it may concern, that the actions, Transactions or doings of Capt. Tho. Johnson, of Kentucky, are in no way or manner whatever, binding on me. HENRY GARRETT.
THE public were informed in the last paper, that a plan was in agitation for the settlement of the lands belonging to the State of Georgia, contained in the great bend of Tenete river, commonly known by the name of the
MUSCLE-SHOALS COUNTRY.
In addition to which, the subscriber has thought proper, to communicate the terms more fully, for the satisfaction of any person desirous of emigrating to that delightful country. The character of this country is so well established, as to require little commendation at present. The soil is as fertile as Kentucky, the climate infinitely more agreeable, better calculated for raising cotton, indigo and the different productions of this climate. Its situation is perhaps as convenient as any on the Western waters, lying on the navigable and beautiful river Tenete, which affords an infinite variety of fine fish &c. Any person who has a wish to assist in forming a settlement in that country, may be informed of any particulars by application to the subscriber, who hereby engages to every able bodied man, two hundred acres of land of the first quality in that country on the following conditions: that they meet him at Lexington or such place in Kentucky as he may think most convenient, on or before the first day of March 1790, well armed and compleatly equipped, to proceed from thence to the place of settlement, (which will be at the Muscle-Shoals,) and to continue there until the twenty-fifth day of December following.
B. GAINES. Lexington, December 15, 1789.
JUST PUBLISHED
THE KENTUCKY
ALMANACK.
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
1790.
Printed on fine writing paper. And may be had at this Office by the Gross dozen or single.
CHARLES WHITE. COPPER-SMITH.
late of NEW-YORK.
RESPECTFULLY Informs the Public that he intends carrying on the Copper Smith's business at this place, in all its various branches, (to wit,) Stills, Brew and Die kettles &c. Also, casts all kind of brass work for mills—wakes and repairs all kind of brass and tin work, likewise repairs all kinds of locks and keys He buys all kinds of old copper, brass, pewter and lead.—Those who please to favor him with their custom shall have their work done in the best manner and on the shortest notice.
Lexington, Dec 8, 1789.
A large company will start from the Crab-Orchard, the 1st day of January for the Eastern settlements; all to go well armed.