The Kentucke gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1787-11-17 00:00:00

K E N T U C K E G A Z E T T E
S A T U R D A Y, NOVEMBER 17, 1787.
EXTRACTS from the journals of a Convention begun and held for the district of Kentucky, at Danville in the county of Mercer, on the 17th day of September 1787.
RESOLVED by the Representatives of the good people of the district of Kentucky, in Convention assembled, that it is expedient for, and the will of the same, that the said district be erected into a separate and independent State, on the terms and conditions specified in the two Acts of Assembly, one entitled "an Act concerning the erecting of the district of Kentucky into an Independent State;" the other entitled "an Act making further provision for the erection of the district of Kentucky into an Independent State."
RESOLVED , that this Convention do sit the first day of December, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight, to be the time on which the authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and of its laws over the district of Kentucky, shall cease and determine for ever, under the exceptions specified in the Act entitled "an Act concerning the erecting of the district of Kentucky into an Independent State."
RESOLVED , that an address to the Congress of the United States of America, be prepared, stating the leading reasons for which the Convention has judged a separation of this district from the State of Virginia to be expedient, and requesting that the district may be admitted into the federal union, agreeable to an act of the general assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided.
WHEREAS this Convention hath adjudged it expedient that this district should be separated from the State of Virginia, and erected into an Independent State, and hath determined that the authority of the commonwealth of Virginia and of her laws over this district shall cease and for ever determine on the thirty first day of December one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight. And to the end that no period of anarchy may arise to the good people of the proposed state.
RESOLVED , as the opinion of this convention, that a Convention shall be elected with full power and authority to frame and establish a fundamental Constitution of government, for the proposed state, and to declare what laws shall be in force therein, until the same be abrogated or altered by the legislative authority, acting under the constitution to be framed and established.
RESOLVED , that in the month of April next, on the respective court days of the counties within the said district, and at the respective places of holding courts therein, representatives, to continue in appointment until the thirty first day of December, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight, to compose the said Convention, shall be elected within the said district, by the free male inhabitants of each county in the like manner as the delegates to the general assembly have been elected, in the proportions following; in the county of Jefferson shall be elected five representatives; in the county of Nelson five representatives; in the county of Fayette five representatives; in the county of Bourbon five representatives; in the county of Lincoln five representatives; and in the county of Madison five representatives; and in the county of Mercer five representatives. That full opportunity may be given to the good people of exercising their right of suffrage on an occasion so interesting to them, each of the officers so holding the elections, shall continue the same from day to day, for five days including the first day, & shall cause their resolutions to be read, immediately preceding the opening of the election at the door of the court house, or other convenient place; and that Mr. Bradford be requested to publish the same in his Kentucky Gazette, six weeks successively, immediately preceding the time of holding the said elections. Each of the said officers shall deliver to each person, duly elected a representative, a certificate of his election. The said Convention shall be held at Danville, on the fourth Monday in July next, and as soon as eighteen members have convened, they shall & may proceed to the choice of a President, and other proper officers, and setting proper rules of proceedings; to consider, and by a majority of votes, establish a fundamental Constitution of government, for the proposed state, & declare what laws shall be in force therein, until they are abrogated or altered by the legislative authority, acting under the Constitution to be framed and established.
RESOLVED , that three members of the said convention assembled, shall be a sufficient number to adjourn from day to day, and to issue writs for supplying vacancies which may happen from deaths, resignations, or refusal to act.
RESOLVED , that in case there shall be no sheriff within the respective counties of the district of Kentucky, at the time the several elections are directed to be held for the election of the said members of Convention, that any two acting magistrates, who may be present on the day for holding the said elections, be appointed commissioners to superintend and conduct the said election, and to make returns in the same manner as the sheriffs are directed to do.
A true copy from the minutes.
THOMAS TODD, C. C.
UTRECHT, May 3.
We learn that a few days since a number of express messengers, according to report, were sent from Nimeguen to all the regiments in the province of Guelderland and Utrecht, ordering them to be in readiness for marching upon the shortest notice, and that the inhabitants are directed to have their houses ready for the removal of furniture, &c. We can ascribe these events to no other cause than a design to attack either the city of Utrecht, or that of Wyt; but a project of this kind is not likely to be attended with any success, since the inhabitants have taken the most effectual precautions against a surprise.
May 10. Notwithstanding all the promises of not sending any more troops into the province, we yet to day received accounts that the battalions of Van Efferen and Munster were upon their march this way, upon which the council was summoned, when they were formally made acquainted that quarters had been ordered for four companies of the regiment of Van Efferen, two of which were to be quartered at Jutphas, one at Meeden, and one at Hamelen, and other places, in such a manner as to cut off all communication between this city and Holland. The council gave it as their opinion, that no troops ought to be quartered upon the district of this city without the permission of the council; and as they perceived it was the intention of the States (by which all Holland could be laid under water) which was aimed at, they determined to send a corps of volunteers to that place, upon which 1000 immediately offered their services, but it was determined to take but 250 men, and 50 riflemen, with three pieces of cannon, under command of M. d'Averhoult, with orders to desire the commander of the troops to quit the territory of this city, or in case of refusal to repel force by force.
Accordingly being arrived at the place, M. d'Averhoult sent an officer for the abovementioned purpose, who received a very unseemly answer, and immediately returned; but was scarcely got half way back before orders were given to the troops to fire, by which M. Visscher, commander of the riflemen, was killed. This bloody signal was sufficient for the burghers, who immediately fell upon the troops with uncommon bravery, and the action became general. M. d'Averhoult perceiving that the number of the enemy was greater than he had intelligence of, retreated as far as Jutphas, where posting himself advantageously, he continued the action, and obtained a complete victory, having sent as a proof of it, some wagons loaded with arms, baggage, prisoners, the military chest, colours, and other trophies, to this city. This has greatly animated our Burghers, who were very anxious, and continually perplexed with various unfavourable accounts, till the wagons came up to the gates of the city. However, every peaceful man must lament that the flame of civil war has burst forth; God only knows where it may end, and what will be the consequences. The number of killed and wounded are not yet known.
May 13. The following is a list of our killed, and some of our wounded in the late action:—M. Cornelius Visscher, Adjutant to M. d'Averhoult, killed on the first charge; and B. Vlander Vleck, of the artillery, killed a short time after. The wounded are, Van Schuppen, a bombardier, who had his arm broken and a bullet lodged in his breast. He continues in great danger at a house near the place of battle. Jacobus Killycienberg, son of the city crier, a child of 12 years old, while supposing a cannon, was shot in the belly; and upon his return to the city at two
o'clock in the morning, he ascended an elevated spot, and exclaimed "I am not yet dead, and am still a patriot!"
In the late rencounter we took 27 prisoners, according to whose report about 100 men on their side were killed, and of the burghers of this place seven are killed, and about 25 or 30 wounded. Among the booty obtained by the victors, are 30 officers chests, 260 muskets, a great quantity of ammunition, &c. &c. together with the military chest, containing 40,000 florins.
Upon the arrival of the fugitives from the regiment of Van Efferen, at Viane, they were disarmed and detained prisoners of war.
May 16. The day before yesterday a party of hussars and about 40 or 45 of the chasseurs of Salem, had a smart skirmish with a detachment of cavalry from the regiment of Thuyt, when victory again declared in favour of the defenders of their country. The enemy fled after losing seven or eight men, of whom two being dead and one mortally wounded, were brought to this city with sixteen prisoners. A hussar had his horse killed under him; but the soldier who performed that exploit paid dear for his victory; for the dismounted hussar attacked his enemy sword in hand, and having brought him from his horse, mounted the animal, and joined his comrades in continuing the battle.
On the 14th at 5 o'clock in the morning 20 hussars and 20 jagers, went out under the Comte de Witgenstein, a relation to the Rhyngrave, and on the road to Zeist met a party of the regiment of Thuyt, when a skirmish ensued, which terminated in favour of the hussars. However, as the Comte perceived a large detachment on the way to cut off his retreat back to the town, he thought proper to retire to an advantageous post, where he waited for the enemy, and in a second action killed several, and sent some prisoners home.
We learn that the council of state have resolved to commence a criminal prosecution against general Van Rysfel, commander of the line on the frontiers of Holland.
May 17. We learn from the Hague, that the firmness of the province of Holland begins to produce some effect upon the assembly of the states general. We are assured that letters have been, or at least will be immediately written to the states of Amersfort, urging them not to carry matters to further extremity, since the consequence of pursuing their present measures will inevitably be a dreadful effusion of human blood, without the probability of producing any real good.
We are informed from Guelderland, that the states of that province, so far from adopting measures more humane and moderate than hitherto, persevere in their schemes of violence and animosity, so that there is no hope that a civil war can be avoided, or an inveterate contention with that tyrannical assembly, whose principles and sentiments are in direct opposition to republican moderation.
H A G U E.
May 13. Yesterday 100 men of the free corps of this place set out for Utrecht, burning with zeal, and inexorably determined, if occasion should offer, to act with heroism equal to that displayed by their brethren of the above city. We find that the detachment of the free corps of Rotterdam, Layden, Amsterdam, Haarlem, &c. are composed of a number of men fully sufficient to make the instruments of despotism repent their temerity.
General Van Rysfel is taken under the especial protection of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
The Prince of Orange has written to the States General, informing them, that at the requisition of the States of Utrecht (that is to say, those of Amersfort) he has dispatched patents to the regiments of the hereditary Prince, and two squadrons of that of Thuyt authorising them immediately to march into the above province, in opposition to the armed free corps. This letter is considered as an instance of prudent advice to the six provinces which have not agreed to the suspension of the Captain General.
May 14. Last night an express arrived here from Gen. Rysfel, and one of the Adjutant-Generals to that commander. We learn, that all the officers of the regiment of Pallardy, in garrison at Woerden, except only four or five, have refused to conform to the orders of the province, and have in consequence been suspended. This conduct of the officers of the above

regiment had such an effect upon the minds of a great part of the soldiers, that the majority of them mutined and joined in the new exclamation of Orange Boven. But by the care of the magistracy this momentary tumult was appeased. This day the States filled up the vacancies occasioned by military disobedience, so that the regiments will be immediately again compleat.
From the same place we learn, that west of the third battalion, of the Grenier Waloons, commanded by M. de Citters, have also refused obedience, and it is intended that they should be replaced by volunteers.
In beauty and wit no mortal as yet, To rival your empire has dar'd.
THESE lines introduce a fine compliment which Mr. Pope paid to Lady H. Montague. Though I know not the lady who has stepped forth to exhort and do credit to her country women as a writer, yet I make bold to use the motto as a testimony of the opinion which I entertain of her understanding and mental qualifications. I believe that every woman of reflection will be of opinion that however the men have controuled the female sex in many points, yet we remain in possession of considerable influence, and have it in our power to promote the good of our country by forming or checking the morals. From our infancy, we are used to receive compliments from our admirers, and the male sex are civil to us while they are quarreling with each other. We are esteemed in proportion to the state of civilization in every country; and we have the greatest reason to hope that ours will be inferior to few if any. It is then of the utmost consequence that we cast our eyes upon the future glory of our country and use every measure which reason and experience may point out, to secure to our posterity a lasting honour. For my own part, I have the same reasons to be solicitous upon this subject as Mrs. Trueheart. I have a numerous family whom it is the pride of my heart to bring up to mature age in the paths of virtue and honour. If to these most important possessions they will have the addition of health and plenty, with what comfort can I close the scene of a useful life and leave my charge to the care of providence, in a land of the most perfect freedom. As it is my ardent wish that they should receive the best qualifications for happiness from my care, under the blessing of heaven, so I am not afraid of their being carried away from the most important pursuits and employments by the flattering expectations of pride and vanity. My breast being animated with such hopes, I cannot express the regretment I should feel against that man who should traitorously disappoint the expectations and abuse the confidence of his fellow-citizens, by attempting to undermine their liberty which has been so happily guarded by our new American constitution. I should detest the wretch who forgetful of all the duties of society spends his time in pursuit of criminal indulgences and the corruption of our public morals. I should be ashamed of these inconsiderate women, (if our little community can yet produce such) who in the pride of luxury or festivity of mirth can forget that they are or should be mothers. For I am persuaded with Mrs. Trueheart that if the best female accomplishments were more generally taught, there would be fewer bachelors and fewer who effect to despise our sex. So that I am impressed with a sense of obligation to this amiable lady and hope she will consider these lines as a testimony of my gratitude. I would be proud to see more of her valuable sentiments; and with that every lady who is possessed of such talents would indulge us with useful observations of the same kind. Hoping that the candid public will indulge me in this attempt to imitate a laudable example, and that we shall still see frequent productions from the pens of my intelligent sisters, I am with the sincerest wishes for their prosperity THEODORA.
L O N D O N, May 17.
Extract of a letter from Paris, May 9.
We no longer entertain a doubt concerning the ambitious dispositions of the Empress of Russia; but we have many respecting the success that she has promised herself from her enterprises against the Turks. We know that the Porte has answered with much firmness the different pretensions that were signified on the part of that sovereign, and that the Sultan backs his just refusal with a considerable army, in which they reckon a considerable number of foreign officers. Catharine II. on her side, is preparing to leave Kiow, to embark on the Dnieper for Cherson, where the Emperor is to meet her as soon as the troubles that have arisen in the states of Hungary
may permit him to continue his route. The numerous army which the Empress has by her train would render her march much more formidable, if almost all the powers of Europe, interested in opposing her designs, did not, in some measure, make a common cause with the Turks, and seem determined to defend him. The cabinet of Versailles, whose political system inclines towards the ways of conciliation, has never been thought it prudent to render her mediation respectable, by ordering the armaments necessary for that purpose.
May 18. The interesting and important intelligence taken from the India Gazettes brought by the last ships from Bengal, shows that the troubles in India are increasing to a very alarming height. The Mahrattas and Tippoo Saib are at open war. The Mysore troops have received a check; and the Mahrattas, flushed with victory, are proceeding to attack Tippoo's fortresses. The Nizam has already taken part with the Mahrattas; he is a very powerful Mahometan prince, and having hitherto been neutral in the late troubles, he comes now into action, his coffers full of money, and his country full of people. The next ships will doubtless bring a further account of the progress of this new war, and which of the other country powers are taking, or preparing to take part in it. The Nizam appearing in it, certainly gives it a very formidable aspect.
Informing an opinion on the extent, importance or duration of either, or both these wars, every man of the smallest penetration, will turn his attention first towards France; for France is now, notwithstanding the divisions in her councils about the mode of finance, in the happy, honourable and enviable situation, of having it in her power to exercise the office of arbitrator or foment, whenever she chooses to make her choice.
In India, if the choice to support Tippoo Saib, her interference must inevitably extend the war, and involve Great Britain. There needs no argument to prove what is obvious to the plainest understanding. If, on the contrary, France chooses to adopt a mediating character, she can oblige Tippoo to accept of peace.
Pretty nearly the same degree of influence France holds over the councils of the Turkish empire. If she chooses to espouse the cause of the Grand Sultan, (which for several years past she has strongly favoured) even tho' it were only privately, that circumstance will inevitably induce the Emperor to do her a good deal of service in the course of which, it is more than probable, she will be eventually introduced. On the contrary, it is very likely that France may, by withdrawing her countenance totally from the Turk, oblige him to accept of the best terms he can get.
By late accounts from Europe we learn that the contending parties in Holland have met each other in the field, and that the flame of civil war now rages in that unhappy country.
Extract of a letter Utrecht, May 14.
Yesterday the Rhyngrave, with 20 Hussars went out as far as Zeilreconnoitring, and picked up two corporals and five men of the regiment of Munster. There were some Ansbach horse also put upon the same purpose, who fled at the sight of the Hussars.
This afternoon the Cuirassiers of Salem entered this city. General quarters for the troops have been ordered by publication, and it is said, those who had none of the auxiliaries quartered on them will now have troops.
This evening a skirmish took place between some of our hussars and some horse of the enemy, both probably out upon a foraging party. The horsemen have been brought in here prisoners, with one dead man. Our whole city is in motion. All the hussars and riflemen are this instant going out. It is said that five dead horsemen, and several wounded prisoners, are on their way hither.
The Dutch militia are very busy strengthening themselves at the Ferry, in the neighbourhood of the Swys in question.
It is reported, that some regiments are ordered to march hither from Nimwegen.
D O U B L I N, May 31.
We hear that a labourer raising sand at a place called Sleeversdale, in the county of Wexford, struck against a hard substance, which being disengaged from the surrounding earth, was found to be an iron vessel, containing two quarts, the mouth was covered with a thin plate of tin or iron soldered quite round the edges. On opening the vessel a number of Jacobusses, worth twenty five or twenty six shillings, each appeared carefully wrapped up in flannels leather, a crucifix marked T. D. a large old fashioned gold ring, with a red stone in the form a seal. The man was honest enough to bring the whole to his master, who generously rewarded him with half a guinea.
P I T T S B U R G H, Sept. 29.
Marriages. Mr. Henry Howard, son of governor William Howard, west of the Ohio, was married to the highly amiable Elizabeth Carpenter, eldest daughter of John Carpenter Esq. land lord of Norris Town, west of the Ohio. The marriage was celebrated at the Governor's hall, on Friday, the twenty seventh day of May, at twelve o'clock, and the evening was most agreeably spent in dancing, feasting of corn, and drinking of toasts for the success of the new place, and prosperity of the new and first married couple in it. Likewise in June John Fitzpatrick was married at the same place on Wednesday the seventh of June, to Mary Cavendish, a lady possessed of every amiable quality. And on Saturday, June twenty third, John Macleod, was married to the amiable Miss Esther Brindley. Capt. Swearingen and the governor were seated at the head of the Table.
L E X I N G T O N.
Extract of a Letter from a gentleman, to his friend in Mercer, dated Roanoke, Oct. 8, 1787.
It gives me pain to find some places in your public papers. Why does ingenious writers employ their abilities in such a manner? We know it is proper in our kind of government, to balance, which and even be jealous of power. But good manners and Christianity tells us, this is to be exercised only against bad men, and when power is abused. When virtuous efforts are making to diffuse the blessings of a free government, one would think it ought to excite gratitude, acquiescence, and unfeigned applause.
NOVEMBER 12.
We have received information that a few days ago the Indians killed three men on the road from Kentucky to Cumberland, and that a great deal of sign of Indians have since been seen near the Shaking Spring, supposed to be at least two hundred in number, and appeared to be making toward the Wabash.
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