The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-01-28 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 492.
SATURDAY, January 28, 1797.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main Street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum, Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
CHEAP LANDS
The Subscribers purpose selling the following Tracts
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodcock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never-failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees, that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with seventy-five thousand well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
8000 Acres on the waters of State and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Asher's creek, in the name of John Peniberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent August 3, 1796. For said Bedford.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF
First qualified Land.
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceeding well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence; several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county.
JOS. FENWICK. July 22, 1796.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT 330 Acres of LAND,
LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Fayette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never-failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable. Maj. Shreihly, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber.
THOMAS CARNEAL.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF LAND,
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit; two good hewed log-houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expense may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never-failing spring, which runs thro' said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
To be Sold,
AT HOGAN'S WARE-HOUSE, at the mouth of Hickman, Mercer county, on Wednesday, the first day of February next, for ready money, to the highest bidder, parts of several broken hogheads of TOBACCO, for the benefit of the proprietor. Attendance will be given by the Inspectors.
WM. GAINES, & Wm. HOGAN. December 30, 1796. JH.3W
I AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well, is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter.
JOHN WATKINS Jun.
TO BE RENTED,
In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House, A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford.
SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
For Sale,
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate LAND,
LYING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn.—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises.
HUGH EVANS. 13m
NOTICE:
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death, by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, it is probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country; and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator. Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P. S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO CARNEAL.
LOOK SHARP.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances; on or before the first day of March next, as I intend to the Eastward about that time; consequently, shall be in want of all the ready money I can command.
PATRICK M'CULLOUGH. Lexington, Jan. 18, 1797. tf
SOLD OFF.
THE subscriber having disposed of his goods by wholesale, requests those indebted to him, either by bond, note, or book account, to make payment before the 15th of February next. Those who neglect may expect their accounts to be put into the hands of proper officers for collection. He has several tracts of LAND, of 200 acres each, on the south side of Green river; which he will dispose of on low terms for Cash—or he will receive in payment a Negro Woman of good character, who understands plain cooking, washing &c.
A compleat assortment of CASTINGS of superior quality, will be kept at his old store house.
JAMES MORRISON. Lexington, January 16.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber.
J. M.
GEORGE ADAMS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street the third door below Crofts street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
NOTICE
WHEREAS, I Gave my bond to John Steen, of Harrodsburg, for one hundred & thirty pounds—thirty pounds of which, was to be paid in cash, the remaining hundred, to be paid in horses. I do hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as Steen has not complied with his contract, by failing to convey to me a house and lot in the town of Harrodsburg.
THOMPSON M. JONES. January 18, 1797. 13t
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come in and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of March next, as I intend leaving the state by that time; all those that do not come and settle by that time, may expect to find their accounts in the hands of proper officers to collect them.
J. ROBERTS. Jan. 13 1797. 3W
THE SUBSCRIBER,
PURPOSING to leave this country for a few months, has authorized Mr. Edmund Searcy of Woodford county, to collect and settle all debts which may be due him, and from the proceeds of those collections, to pay such debts as are due from him to others. Depending therefore on the punctuality of the former, for the support of his engagements so far as they respect the latter, he hopes his debtors will pay due attention to this public notification.
Mr. Searcy is also authorized to sell three hundred acres of valuable land, lying on South Benion, within two miles of Frankfort, which said land is the property of the subscriber.
PEYTON SHORT. Woodford, Jan. 14, 1797. 3W
The BOURBON FURNACE IS NOW IN BLAST.
WE shall from this time, be able to furnish CASTINGS to all who may apply for them—Our assortment is more extensive than it has ever been before. It consists, amongst other articles, of a variety of kettles, pots, ovens, skillets, dog-irons, spice-mortars, bakers with ears, bakers with feet, teakettles, stew-pans, wafel-irons, frying-pans, bowls, weights, waggon and cart boxes, chimney backs, Franklin stoves, six plate stoves and flat-irons; Distillers, brewers and hatters, may be supplied with fifty gallon kettles, either with or without spouts—They are constructed in such a manner, that wooden tops may be fixed on them, so as to make them contain several hundred gallons. These kettles have been found in the distilleries where they have been used, to be as serviceable as an additional still. Any other kind of Castings may be had, on a pattern being sent.
JOHN C. OWINGS & CO. January 16. 6t
For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atty. in fact For Littleberry Mosby, jun. Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his old customers, and the public in general, that he has just set up his business on Mulberry and Water streets, next door to William Reed, chair maker, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches. He likewise repairs guns and gun locks. Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done on the shortest notice, and in the neatest manner by me.
CHARLES SUMPTION, B.S. January 16.
N. B. I request all those who owe old balances, to pay them, as I will to burn all my old books. C. S.
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SEITZ, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given.
HYSON TEA.
A small quantity of HYSON TEA of superior quality, for sale at WILLIAM LEAVY'S.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAN AND HORSE, On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's. By WILLIAM ALLEN.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
HAVE just imported, and now opening at their STORE in LEXINGTON, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES. May 27, 1796.
ANDREW M'CALLA,
APOTHECARY,
NEAR THE STRAY PENN, LEXINGTON,
HAS lately purchased, and this day received into his shop, those two extensive assortments of DRUGS lately exhibited for sale in said place, by Mr. Sample, apothecary; and Mr. Cox merchant; which, with what he had on hand, must make a more general & extensive assortment than any heretofore in Kentucky. He having resolved to pursue the business (though in its infancy in this state) on an extensive scale, hopes from the encouragement already given; to make it the interest of gentleman physicians in every part of this western country and others contiguous, to give him their custom. January 9th, 1797. tf
UNION,
A BEAUTIFUL bay horse, fifteen hands and a half high, in great perfection, will stand this spring, at Fairview, in Woodford county, 12 miles from Lexington, on the road to Frankfort, and cover Mares at Four Dollars the leap, Eight Dollars the season, and will ensure Mares with Foal, for Sixteen Dollars.
Pasture under good fencing, with a plenty of grain, at three shillings per week for each mare, but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes. SIMEON BUFORD.
UNION was got by Shakespeare, his dam, by Nonpareil, his grand dam, by Morton's imported Horse Traveler, his great grand dam, was Pocahontas, she was imported by the Hon. William Byrd dec. and of blood unexceptionable.
DOCTOR DUHAMEL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately began to practise Physic, at Millerburg and its neighbourhood—and that he proposes to continue with zeal and attention, and on moderate terms. tf
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Kentucky River, above the mouth of Sugar creek, in Madison county, a bay Filly, two years old last Spring, twelve hands and a half high, branded on one shoulder and buttock C, trots and paces, aptly praised to 6l.
Nov. 30, 1796. RICHARD LOCK.

FROM THE AURORA. BRITISH PROTECTION.
In 1793 the States-General of the United Netherlands, obedient to the nod of the British ministry, refused to grant the free navigation of the Scheldt. This refusal involved Holland in a war with the French republic, and the pretended necessity of protecting the Dutch allies, not only against an invasion, but against every kind of insult from the French Jacobins, furnished a pretext to the British government for putting itself openly at the head of the coalition. The republicans thwarted, in 1794, the projected march to Paris, and all the fine plans of subduing and dividing France, vanished like smoke. In 1795, the generous British protectors abandoned the devoted Hollanders to the mercy of the republicans; soon after, they stepped forward as the open enemies of their former allies, and eager to take advantage of the distressed situation of the Dutch, they resorted to means, which a less corrupted nation would have hesitated to employ against its most inveterate enemy. The Dutch ships which had taken refuge in British harbours, were seized and sold; those still at sea were allured under the mask of friendship. Fleets were dispatched against the distant possessions of Holland; they were to enter the harbours as friends, to prepare the reduction of strong holds under the mask of allies, and to plunge the assassin's dagger into the heart of the unsuspecting Dutch colonist, at the moment he supposed himself in the arms of a protector: This has been done at the Cape of Good Hope, at Trincomale, and at Fort Oostenburgh in Ceylon:—the same has been attempted at Surinam; but there, the perfidy of the British was discovered time enough to frustrate their plan.
If Great Britain has only got possession of a few, and those the least valuable of the Dutch settlements, it must be ascribed to her utter impotence to get more, even at the price of infamy. The precious spice islands, Batavia with its extensive dependencies, Tutecoryn, the greatest part of the sea-coast and the strongest fortresses of Ceylon, the valuable settlements on the coast of Africa, Surinam, &c. belong still to the republic of Holland. The Cape of Good Hope, the decaying town of Malacca, and the few unimportant forts taken by the British in Ceylon, will not add a single stiver to the English revenue; but on the contrary draw considerable sums from the British treasury; for with respect to revenue they are nearly as productive as the famous rock of Gibraltar, Bombay, Pulo, Pinang, or the important settlement of Botany-Bay.
It will be recollected, with what arrogance the British attempted, in 1793, to put all Europe in requisition against the French republic. The refractory states were threatened with all the vengeance of an insulted master; numerous fleets were paraded on the ocean and in the Mediterranean in order to frighten the timid into submission; those who were wavering thro' fear of consequences, were encouraged by the mighty offer of the omnipotent protection of Great Britain. Almost all the states of Italy and Germany were obedient to the wink of England, and her stipendiary the Emperor. However, the kings of Sweden and Denmark resisted; Switzerland temporized; the Senate of Venice resorted to evasive answers; and the Republic of Genoa, the smallest and most exposed of all, made some spirited and successful efforts. It continued to supply the south of France with provisions; it maintained its independence, and prescribed laws to the powerful British fleet, whilst the government of the United States agreed to abandon their French allies to the mercy of the coalition, and seemed to supplicate the indulgence of England by tamely suffering every insult, every injury and the most wanton encroachments on the independence of America. The events of the war show, what has or will be the fate of all those who yielded to British insolence, adopted British policy, or confided in British protection. Some of them have escaped the avenging arm of the French Republic, by appealing to her generosity; many are subdued, divested of all authority, or reduced to the state of vagrant beggars; and the remainder are all on the brink of ruin. Nay, it seems as if it was one
of the favorite plans of England to hurry on all her friends to destruction. The conditions of peace offered by the Executive Directory of France were decried as exorbitant, and too humiliating. Pitt exaggerated, as usual, the importance of the British conquests, promised wonders from the famous armament sent out against the West Indies, and maintained, that by continuing the war, the French would be compelled to restore all they had conquered from Austria and Sardinia; yet a short time after, the king of Sardinia is not only obliged to make a formal cession of Savoy and Nice, but loses almost every thing except the name of a king, and is reduced to the sad necessity to provide the republicans with the necessary stores, and with the thunder prepared in his own arsenals, for destroying the wreck of the Austrian army and subduing the rest of Italy. The loss of the emperor is little less considerable, and its effects will lead to the total dissolution of the empire, it does not stop the victorious career of the French by a speedy peace. The ruin of a whole army, the loss of the duchies of Milan and Mantua, although of themselves very fatal events, are trifling in comparison with the inevitable consequences, that must result therefrom. The hereditary dominions of the emperor were before thought out of all danger; the French armies of the Rhine could not invade them without first subduing the German empire. The Alps were considered too formidable a bulwark to be forced by men as long as those who were in possession of the passes and strong holds chose to defend them; but the French southern armies surmounted all obstacles, they have already crossed the north of Italy, and as soon as they have conquered Mantua, there is but a narrow slip of Venetian territory that separates them from Tyrol, which of all other Austrian provinces, is the most defenceless towards Italy. The harbors of Volano, Magnavacca, &c. in the province of Ferrara will also enable the republicans to pay a visit to the coast of Triest and of Croatia. But if the imperial army on the Rhine should be routed, which, if the campaign is opened, must in all probability be the case, from what part are reinforcements to be expected? who is to check the victorious republicans of the north?
If the fall of whole empires is calculated to deter every government from becoming the tool of British policy, there are also examples enough, which prove how dangerous it is for individuals to confide in British friendship or protection. We need only cast our eyes on the inhabitants of Toulon, carried away from their homes to be slaughtered at Quiberon or in the West Indies.
The blood of the emigrants so wantonly sacrificed in the peninsula of Quiberon, cries for vengeance on the heads of the British government. The horrid murders, which so long desolated La Vendee and Brittany were the work of England. Ambitious individuals, deluded by promises of large pensions, high sounding titles and ribbands, brandished the torch of civil war in the western provinces of France, they drew up ignorance and fanaticism in battle array, to assassinate industry and enlightened virtue, to cover the country which gave them birth with blood and destruction. What has been their final reward? They were abandoned to the vengeance of the republicans—they died the death of assassins and robbers. Let the rapacious Briton pretend to honor the name of a Charrette, Boischamp, Talmont, La Roche, Jacquelin, and other ferocious murderers, by placing their busts in Westminster Abbey on the side of the mausoleum of Major Andre, or amidst kings and cringing courtiers, yet the horrible deeds of these miscreants will devote their memory to everlasting execration.
The depredations exercised upon the American commerce, and the impediments of American sailors prove that British amity is little less dangerous than British protection.
Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Monday, December 19. The militia bill was taken up in committee of the whole. The first section provides for a division of the militia into two classes, the first to comprise those between 20 and 25 years of
age, the other those between 25 & 40; the first class to devote a considerable portion of time in military duties, the other to be considered as a corps de reserve. The principles of this section was objected to, on account chiefly of the great expence of time and money which the execution of the plan would require, and it was moved to strike it out. A motion, however was made for the rising of the committee, which obtained, and the committee obtained leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. Livingston, a committee was appointed to enquire and report by bill or otherwise, what alterations appeared necessary in the penal code of the United States.
A petition from Stephen Moylan, commissioner of loans for the state of Pennsylvania, praying an encrease of salary, was read and referred to a committee on that subject.
Mr. Gallatin obtained leave of absence for ten days.
Mr. Harper moved, that the committee of the whole should be discharged from further considering the militia bill, with a view that it should be re-committed to a select committee. The motion was negatived.
On motion of Mr. Heath, resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what alteration ought to be made in the existing laws, to inforce the payment of monies due to the United States, by the different officers of the revenue. Adjourned.
Tuesday December, 20. A letter was received from the Secretary of State inclosing the annual report of the Directory of the mint. This report was very long, and proposed means of rendering the establishment less expensive and more productive, one of the principal of which was that the depositors of the bullion should not have the same advantages as heretofore, but be charged with deficiencies, on account of the inferior quality of their bullion, and other expences attending the coining of it. As a necessity for this regulation, the director mentions an instance, in which out of 66,000 ounces of silver deposited, nearly 24,000 ounces were under standard, the coining of which cost government 500l. and yet the depositor received back the same weight in coin without charge! This report was referred to a select committee of three members, and ordered to be printed. The order of the day was called for on the militia bill, when
Mr. Williams rose and spoke at considerable length against the present system, and also the bill before them, and was decidedly in favour of striking out the first section.
The question was put for striking out the first clause, and carried, there being forty-nine votes in favour of it.
Mr. W. Smith moved that the committee should rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again; which he hoped would not be denied them, in order that the bill might be recommitted to a select committee.
The committee rose and reported, and on leave being asked to sit again, leave was refused.
Mr. M. Smith moved that the bill be recommitted to a select committee.
Sixteen, nine and five members were mentioned for a committee. The sense of the house was first taken upon the greatest number and lost by a majority of one; it was then taken on nine and carried.
Mr. Coit wished to call the attention of the house to a subject which he thought of some importance; it was the balances due from several states of the union to the United States. Three years, he said, had elapsed since a report was made on that subject. He did not know what order was proper to be taken with the business. Something however ought to be done. He thought that the first step should be to ask the debtor states for payment. He wished therefore to submit to the house the following resolution, which he wished to lie on the table till tomorrow.
"Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be directed to report whether any, and if any, what measures should be taken relative to the balances which by report of the committee appointed to settle the accounts, were found due from different states in the union."
Mr. Livingston said two clauses had been omitted by some inadvertency in the bill for the relief and protection of American seamen. They were the clauses respecting certificates on which
the two houses had differed in opinion? As the clauses were essential, the President had supplied them. With a view of removing the difficulty and with a view of bringing the subject again before the house, he moved a resolution to the following effect:
"Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the alterations of the act for the relief and protection of American seamen, and to report what amendments are necessary to be made thereto."
A committee of three members was appointed.
Mr. Blunt said that Congress passed a resolution on the 16th September, 1786, granting certain bounties and grants of lands to the representatives of officers and soldiers who were slain in battle, which he thought equally applied to those who died in the service. He said both cases had been considered as included, but latterly, the secretary at war had made a distinction. He should propose a resolution to the house, in order to have a declaration of their sense upon it. The resolution was to the following effect:
"Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into, and report their opinion, on the equity and expediency of extending to the representatives of officers and soldiers who died in the service, the advantages allowed by the resolution of Congress, Sept. 16th, 1786, to representatives of those officers and soldiers slain by the enemy." Ordered to lie on the table. Adjourned.
LEXINGTON: Saturday, January 28, 1797.
The latest Philadelphia papers we have received by post, are those of the 18th of November: we have sometimes received them thro' that channel in fifteen days from Philadelphia—calculating at that rate there is now eight mails due. It has been said, that in the contract for bringing the mail down the Ohio, there is a stipulation, that "in severe frosts when boats cannot pass, in that case the mail shall be carried by land once in every two weeks"—if so it is highly necessary, that the department whose duty it is to inforce compliance with the contract, should receive the necessary official information on this subject.
The establishing post offices and post roads, was certainly never designed as a mere source of revenue only, but also to facilitate communications with the most distant parts of the union, as well to diffuse general information, as to enable the citizens to correspond on the subject of business, &c. but when such a chasm as eight weeks is suffered to intervene, it tends to destroy all the good effects it was designed to promote.
We understand the Ohio is rising fast, and in all probability, will break up in a few days.
ETYMOLOGY.
In the infant settlement of this country a clergyman, who (if dignity is in proportion to circumference of the wig, was dignified indeed) made an excursion beyond the limits of his parish, and hoped to meet with a favorable reception among the natives, in consequence of the humanity and complacency with which he was determined to treat them. In his route he made himself so familiar with an Indian, that this child of nature was emboldened to ask him "what he had on his head and shoulders?" The European told him "it was his wig." The native then asked him "what it was for?" The clergyman thought he could give no more satisfactory answer to an Indian, than to tell him "it was to keep him warm." Having followed the Indian to his hovel, the clergyman astonished at the meanness of his accommodation, which to be sure more resembled the burrow of an animal, than the habitation of a human being, asked him "what he had here?" The Indian shrugged up his shoulders as he entered, and answered him that "it was his wig." The reader may smile at the simplicity of the indian, but he may rest assured, that the difference in the magnitude of the parson's wig, and the indian's hovel was not so great, as not to justify him thinking, if one was a habitation the other might be. Being asked "how that was his wig," he an-

swered "because it keeps me warm." The clergyman then assuring him "that it bore no resemblance to a wig," the simple native answered, "all the difference is, poor Indian make his wig warm on the ground, Mr. Preacher can make his warm about with him." The fame of this anecdote has universally established the name of the Indian hut to be that of wigwam.
To the Patrons of Literature.
HAVING with infinite concern observed the little attention that is paid to the instruction of youth in the grammatical principles of the English language in most of our schools, both in town and country; I find after the most accurate enquiry into the state of the case, and deliberate investigation of the subject, that this enormous neglect must be principally attributed to the manner in which the fundamental & indispensably necessary science has hitherto been treated.
There are indeed a few systems extant which merit a considerable degree of esteem; but these being originally designed for young men who have been initiated in classical studies, are consequently unfit for the information of the ignorant, and entirely above the capacities of children.
The majority of treatises which have heretofore been published on this subject, are written in such a latinized, prolix and circumlocutory style, that they are almost (if not altogether) unintelligible not only to pupils, but also to teachers who have ever been favored with a liberal education: as for those few more philanthropic writers, who have condescended to write for general information, they have done it in so loose, superficial and unsystematic a manner, that their performances are utterly inadequate to answer the end proposed.
In order therefore, to remove these difficulties—clear all obstructions from the way of the learner, and, in a word, render all persons inexcusable, who will not acquaint themselves with the constituent principles of their Mother Tongue; I propose publishing a concise and comprehensive system, equally free from an unnecessary prolixity and an abstruse brevity: my whole ambition being to merit the approbation and encouragement of my fellow citizens, by endeavoring to promote a more general diffusion of grammatical knowledge among all classes, and particularly those who may not have an opportunity of learning the grammar of other languages.
CONDITIONS.
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NOTICE.
WE, or either of us, will attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby, on the second Saturday in February next, at a settlement of John Bowman's and Edward Wertherton, assignees of Thomas Brian, on Fox run, adjoining Miller's line, then and there to take the depositions of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting the said settlement, and do such other acts as may be agreeable to law.
Jno. Bowman, Edw. Wertherton
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the mouth of Jessamine, Fayette county, a bay Horse, with a blazed face, six years old, about fourteen hands high, polished, and appraised to 81.
WILLIAM BELL.
Nov. 17, 1796.
LAST evening about dark, was stolen off my horse which was tied to the posts before Mr. Hunt's store, in Lexington, a NEW SADDLE, with a blue cloth, bound with red, the paces bound with white plush, the saddle was purchased out of Mr. B. Stout's shop, about six weeks ago. I will give FIFTEEN SHILLINGS for the saddle, or FIVE DOLLARS if the thief is also detected.
WILLIAM H. GANO.
Jan. 25, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the waters of Tick creek, a roan horse four years old next spring, about four hands high, a blaze face, appraised to 121. Likewise a bay horse four years old next spring, about thirteen hands high, a bald face, some white spots round his neck, a switch tail, appraised to 61.
JOHN YOUNT.
December 21, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Scott's fork of Cherry run, a dark bay horse, about 15 years old, 14 hands high, branded on the off shoulder P P, a star in his forehead and some white spots, appears to have the foot dimper in his near fore foot. Appraised to 51.
CHAS. DEFORD.
Scott county. May 7, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Tick creek, a black Mare, rising two years old, twelve and a half hands high, has a star and snip, the right hind foot white, the other three white on the inside, paces, appraised to 51. 8s.
Also, a brown Mare, rising two years old, twelve hands high, no particular mark, trots, appraised to 41. 10s.
NATHAN GARRET.
December 10, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Franklin county, on South Elkhorn, a sorrel Mare, three years old, about four feet ten inches high, with a gray streak in her face, trots, no brand perceivable, appraised to 131. 10s.
JESSE LEWIS.
Nov. 11, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Mercer county, a black filly, two years old last spring, 14 & a half hands high, a blaze face, her hind feet and off fore foot white, black spots mixt with the white, some white hairs in her tail, appraised to 121.
JOHN SPRINGATE.
121h, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Strodes creek, in Bourbon county, a bay Mare, four years old next spring, both her hind feet white, with a bald face, no brand perceivable, 14 hands high, appraised 81.
SAMUEL EVANS.
Dec. 7, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Pleasant run, Washington county, a red sorrel Horse, twelve hands three inches high, three years old past, some white about his legs, high in bone low in flesh, his natural gait a gentle walk, but 'tis supposed he might be urged, to something more, by a proper scourge, perhaps an amble or a trot, His value fixed by two men, The price they said, was two pounds ten.
The time, if I do right remember, Was on the ninth day of December, 1796.
GEORGE ROUTT.
Jan. 12, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, but now in the possession of Itham Burks, a justice of the peace, for Greene county, near the court-house, a black Mare, five years old next spring, fourteen hands high, a small star in her forehead, part of her near hind foot white, hanging mane and switch tail, no brand perceivable, a natural trotter, appraised to 121.
THOMAS GIBSON.
Jan. 12, 1797.
Notice.
I WILL attend on the second Tuesday in February next if fair, if not, then the next fair day, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Mason county, under an act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes," at Simeral's improvement, on Mill creek; then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses, tending to establish Simeral's preemption, and the special calls in an entry thereon, and to do such other acts as may be necessary to establish said claim.
JOHN TAYLOR.
Mason county, Dec. 28, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Hinkston, in Bourbon county, a black Horse, fourteen hands high, 6 years old no brand, has a star, appraised to 111.
Also, a sorrel Mare and sorrel Colt, the mare branded on the near shoulder W, and on the buttock Y, has a blazed face, both, appraised to 61.
NICHOLAS AMOS.
Nov. 16, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the head of Jessamine, Fayette county, a dark brown Mare, four feet seven inches high, branded on the near buttock 1 H, a blaze and snip in her face. Also a bay Colt, one year old, its off hind foot white, a star in its forehead, the mare and colt appraised to 131.
GEORGE NEAL.
Nov. 26, 1796.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Jackson, Complainant, AGAINST John Briscoe, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next February court, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
Ezekiel Haydon & Thomas Haydon, Complainants, AGAINST Thomas Jennings, Thomas Allen &c. Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Thomas Allen not having entered his appearance, and given security, according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of the state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, do appear here on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting-house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Davis, Complainant, AGAINST Spencer & Uriah Humphreys, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Rolling fork, near Cloyd's creek, a brown horse, four years old, with a star in his face and his near fore foot and both hind feet are white, branded on the right jaw I. he appears to have a brand on the near shoulder but not legible, he has white hairs in his flank, about fourteen hands one inch high, appraised to 101.
BEN. SCANTLAND.
October 18, 1796.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and pay up their respective balances, those who fail to avail themselves of this notice, may expect the next to be a legal one.
I have for sale, a large and convenient house, in the town of Versailles; the stand for business is equal to any in that place; a considerable credit will be given, for one half of the purchase money, by giving bond and approved security. For terms, apply to Mr. Joshua Whittington, living in said house, or to the subscriber, living on Clear creek.
JOHN JANUARY.
December 18, 1796.
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A PETITION will be presented to the next general assembly, to permit all preemptions in this state, which hath been lost by interferences, to be located on waste and unappropriated lands in this commonwealth. Jan. 16, 1797. 3t Htp
STRAYED from Lexington, on the night of the eleventh of this month, a likely black HORSE, about five feet high, supposed to be seven or eight years old, I recollect no brand, one of his fore legs speckled from his knee upwards, which is remarkable. The evening after his elopement, he was seen at Mr. Thomas Steel's, in the neighborhood of Mr. Jacob Froman's Iron works, in Woodford county. A generous reward extra of what the law directs, will be given to any person delivering the said horse to me at Lexington. All persons are cautioned against secreting or making use of said horse, otherwise than the law prescribes. Purchasers of horses are requested to pay attention to this, as I am induced to believe he will be offered for sale. JACOB WOODSON. January 23, 1797. tf
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away on the 29th day of Dec. from the subscriber, in Fayette county, near Lexington, state of Kentucky, a Negro Slave, named Charles, about eighteen years of age, about 5 feet high, well made, has a very full face, flat nose and thick lips, yellow complexion, had on, and took with him, an old green coarse cloth big coat, a long close bodied coat mixed with cotton, a pair of yellow nankeen breeches, a pair of striped do. country made resembling nankeen, a striped store waistcoat, a pair of blue yarn stockings, a pair of shoes with no seam in the quarters, a large old wool hat. He was seen a few days after leaving home, making towards Strode's station. Whoever takes up said slave, and delivers him to me, shall receive the above reward. BIRD PRICE. January 23, 1797. N. B. I expect he will endeavour to pass for a free man. ti
NOTICE.
To all whom it may concern, that on Tuesday the 7th day of February, I shall attend myself or my attorney, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, for the purpose of establishing an entry of 700 acres of land in my name, on the creek where Mr. Payton was killed (now called Plumbe creek,) adjoining on the north of an entry in the name of William Payton for 1000 acres, which begins on Harrod's old trace, where it crosses said creek, and take deposition or depositions concerning the same, and do such other and further thing or things as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to the act entitled an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes. ROBERT HODGEN, January 11th, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Rolling fork, near Cloyds creek, a black Mare, with a small blaze snip, a star in her forehead and both hind feet white, with several saddle spots on her back, appears to be 12 or 13 years old, branded with R on her near shoulder, has a scar on her right thigh, about thirteen hands high, appraised to 61.
BEN. SCANTLAND.
October 17, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Harrison county, on Grays run, a roan horse fourteen hands and a half high, three years old, no brand, a natural pacer, appraised to 121.
NEWTON CANNON.
November 1st, 1796.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
THE TRAVELLERS.
ONCE on a time by joint consent, Three travellers a journey went, Each claiming for his proper name, Fire, Reputation, and the Stream.
The long liv'd day they hurry'd on Post haste beneath the burning sun, 'Till evening with its milder ray, Relax'd the ardor of the day.
As weariness to rest inclines, Each for himself a lodging finds, Awhile to rest his weary limbs, Worn down with toil in sultry climes.
But ere each to his quarters goes, A general doubt among them rose, How, when Aurora gilds the plain, How each might find the other again.
See, says the Stream, in yonder vale, Where cheerful swains their flocks re- gale; 'Twixt those green hills I'll rest, and there To meet with me you need not fear.
The Fire with equal strains replies, See where yon smoking columns rise; With guests who're near the ascend- ing fume I've taken up my lodging room.
But Reputation proud and sly, With scornful air bids them good by; For when you part with me be sure You part to meet with me no more.
Anecdote of the late General BLIGH.
When Mr. Bligh was a Captain in a marching regiment, as he and his lady were travelling in Yorkshire, they put up at an inn, where there happened to be just as much in the larder as would serve them for dinner, which was immediately ordered. In the mean time, some sporting gentlemen of the country coming in, asked who they were? The landlord told them that he did not rightly know, but he believed the gentleman was an Irish officer—"Oh, d—n him, if he is Irish (says one of the company) a potatoe will serve him—Here, waiter, take up this watch (pulling out an elegant gold watch) and ask the gentleman what's o'clock. The waiter at first remonstrated, but the company insisting upon his delivering the message, he was obliged to comply. Mr. Bligh, as may well be imagined, was surprised at such an impudent message; but recollecting himself a moment took the watch from the waiter, and sent his compliments to the company, he would tell them before they parted. This message, however, procured his dinner to be sent up in silence; which after he had eaten, he clapped a couple of large horse pistols under his arm, and going down stairs, introduced himself to the company who had sent up the message, by telling them he was come to let them know what o'clock it was, but first begged to be informed, to which of the gentlemen the watch belonged? Here a dead silence ensued. Mr. Bligh then began on his right hand by asking them severally the question, each of whom denied knowing any thing of the circumstance. "Oh then, gentlemen (says he) I find I have mistaken the company—the waiter awhile ago, brought me an impudent message from some people in the house, which I came, as you see (pointing to his pistols) properly to resent; but I find I have mistaken the room." Saying this, he wished them a good evening, which they as politely returned, paid his bill, stepped into his carriage, and drove off, with the watch in his pocket, which he kept till his death, and left it by will to his brother, the present Dean of Elphin.
SELECT SENTENCES.
Forsake not an old friend, for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine: when it is old thou shalt drink it with pleasure.
A friend cannot be known in prosperity; and an enemy cannot be hidden in adversity.
Without a friend the world is but a wilderness.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers well engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given—Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in MERCHANDISE. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington. WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
PATENT BRIDGES.
THE subscriber has invented a mode of making wooden bridges, which are strong, handsome, durable, easily and speedily constructed, even by common workmen, and may equally well be built over the widest rivers which will admit of such a passage, as over the smallest streams. They are capable of being repaired or strengthened a tany time, without impeding passengers, and with the greatest ease—The boards or planks, with which the arches are composed, being in close contract, will the better retain any coatings put on them for their preservation. Possessing these manifold advantages, the Patent Bridges promise to become of great utility in every part of our country.
The Subscriber proposes to sell rights to build them in the several counties or Districts of the United States, & will give instructions with them. Where a particular bridge is wanted (the right of building in that country or district not disposed of) the subscriber will make drawings and give estimates of the necessary materials, according to the extent described, and the intended uses of the bridge. Letters on this subject, post paid, will be duly attended to by C.W. PEALE. Museum, Philadelphia, Sept. 29.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
OUT of the stable of George Adams, in Lexington, in the night between the 3d and 4th of this month, December, 1796, a bay Mare, about six years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, switch tail, her mane hangs to the right side, and there is a remarkable curl in the hair of the left side of her neck, a small star hardly perceivable, being up under the hair which hangs from between her ears—when close examined there appears a great number of white hairs about her sides where the girth goes round, which makes that part assume the appearance of a red roan, the hair has been rubbed off under where the fursingle buckles, her legs are black, her hoofs are remarkably round, rough shod, trots very lively, is high spirited, and somewhat head strong, finely formed, is said to be forward with colt, and has formerly had one, in Fayette county, but she was said to have been raised in Woodford; I exchanged for her in Frankfort the Monday after the Lexington races, with a genteel looking man, who appeared to be about 25 years of age, fair hair, not tied; had some business on that day at the treasury; said he lived within seven or eight miles of Lexington, (and I think towards Bourbon.) his name I have forgot; I gave him in exchange for said mare, a stout bay horse, 6 years old, 15 hands high, and 50 dollars cash, which horse he presently exchanged for another mare. Whoever delivers the above mare to GEORGE ADAMS in Lexington, shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward. ALEXANDER NELSON. December 5, 1796.
An account of the alteration and present state of the Penal Laws of Pennsylvania—also an account of the Gaol and Penitentiary House of Philadelphia, can be had at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.
A. & J. W. HUNT, WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO
Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
200 acres of Land FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from LEXINGTON to major HENRY's mill, six miles from LEXINGTON and six miles from GEORGETOWN: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadows as in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me. ROBERT BENHAM.
THIS is to inform the public, that Fulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's ferry on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dyed blue or green. JOHN McMILLIN.
N. B. He takes in cloth at capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Curtner's the second Tuesday in every month.
TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harbinson's and Thomas Harbinson's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq living near the premises. Wm. M'BRAYER.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale will employ a number of Journeymen—and to a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given. A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. Dec. 8, 1796. THOMAS HART.
FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Bryson, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for public business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation. For terms apply to the subscribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same. THOMAS IRWIN, JOHN A. SEITZ. LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the fame.
This is to inform my friends, and the public in general, that I have just opened
A STORE,
In Lexington, where I formerly kept Saddler's shop, at the corner of Main and Cross streets—Consisting of
A handsome assortment of Dry Goods, and Hard Ware—amongst which are a few sets of Saddler's and Shoemaker's tools complete. A most elegant assortment of Milner's work, such as Bonnets, Hats, Caps, Feathers, and a number of other handsome pieces of Ornament for ladies. Together with a few lady's Watch Chains, and Gold Ear Rings, all of the newest fashion.
ALSO
A large and general assortment of
MEDICINE,
Amongst which is the following Patent Medicine, (to wit.) Castor, Sweet, and British oil. Godfrey's cordial. Bateman's drops. Tarlington's balsam of life. Anderson's pills. ALSO
Madder Allum, Whiting, Ink-Powder, and a quantity of excellent Spunge; together with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. All of which will be disposed of at whole sale or retail, by the public's most obedient humble servant. BENJ. S. COX. Aug. 25.
I have some valuable tracts of Land in different parts of this State; as well as upwards of one hundred thousand acres in the great bend of Tennessee, which is well known to be of the first quality. Any gentleman inclined to purchase, may be furnished on the most reasonable terms, and the titles indisputable; which may be seen, by applying as above.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE just received and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
M E C H A N D I Z E,
WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and fat; all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington, Cynthia, B. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING December 13, 1796.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favors, and hopes by attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has removed his shop, (some time since) on Cross street, at the lower end of Col Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its branches. He has received from the settlement, an assortment of the best leather, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as neat as any made in Philadelphia.
He wants five or six Women's Workmen, to whom good wages will be given. Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably.
JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796.
FOR SALE
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of
Valuable LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places. Charles W. Bird. Lexington, July 8, 1796.
THE partnership of M'Coun & Cat-
leman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun.
A STORE will be continued by the
subscriber, in the house lately occupied by M'Coun and Catleman, where he means to sell on low terms. JAMES M'COUN. Lexington, August 13, 1796.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM Mr. Haydon's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay Horse, rising 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is one of his fore legs from his ankle down very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by an old hurt, but now perfectly well—he trots and canters tolerable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, tho' carries his head low; I am told there was a man passed through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the circumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me, in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and doubly so for the thief. MATTHEW WALTON. December 15, 1796.
ALL persons are hereby warned
against taking an assignment on a bond given by me to James Flanagan and David Martin for the conveyance of 648 acres of land on the creek part of Morgan's station tract, on or before the 25th day of December 1796, the bond dated the 29th of August 1796. As I am determined not to comply with said bond unless compelled by law; they having failed to comply with the engagements made on their part. JOHN BARTON. January 20th, 1797.