The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1792-06-09 00:00:00

Kentucky Gazette.
NUMB. XXXIX.
Quicquid agunt homines—nostri farrago libelli. Juv. Sat. 8. v. 85
[VOL. V.]
S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 9, 1792.
LEXINGTON; Printed by JOHN BRADFORD, at his Office on Main Street; where Subscriptions, (at Fifteen Shillings per Annum) Advertisements &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in its different branches done with care and expedition.
A plan for supporting the Civil List, and raising a Revenue for the State of Kentucky.
(Concluded from our last.)
2dly. T O extend and improve our agriculture, the lands of this country may be considered as our great staple, and the culture of them as our principal manufacture. For an uncultivated soil is of as little use, as a diamond in the bosom of a mine. The more the lands of any country are locked up, the less must that country be improved, and the more easily lands may be transferred or exchanged, the more speedily will industry and manufactures be promoted.
The extensiveness and fertility of our soil, renders agriculture the main source of wealth to this country: But as this fund can only be productive in proportion to the degree of labour employed in drawing forth its riches, and as that labour must also be antecedent to even that share of its produce which is necessary to afford the agent the means of exertion, and to subsist him in the intermediate time, some anticipation of the profits of that labour is necessary, in order to enable the agent to bestow it on the land. In farming, the land may be considered as the capital, and labour as the stock of the farmer; every thing then which tends to increase the stock, must operate on augmenting the profit, on the capital employed in conjunction with the stock.
The lands in an improved country, can never increase much in value, and is always rated at a certain number of years purchase: but in this new country, the progressive improvements of lands from year to year, is continually increasing the capital of the land-holder: and this effect, this immense source of national wealth cannot cease or be diminished unless the land-holders want the means to enable them to improve their lands or until their improvements, shall get to such a height and become so general that they cannot be carried any further: the present very low price of improvable lands in this country, is no criterion of their value, but arises solely from the insufficiency of the means necessary for improving and acquiring of them; with an increase of those means, the land will also acquire an increased value.
To promote this extension and improvement of our agriculture, the government must
1st. Procure an increase of population. 2d. Adopt such measures as will break the monopolies of land, 3d. As will cause the land to be settled by proprietors instead of tenants; and
4th. As will enable poor proprietors to improve their lands.
The necessity and importance of procuring an increase of our population, and of breaking the present monopolies of land, has been considered already: Let us see then
3dly. What would be the consequence of having the land settled by proprietors instead of tenants.
At present a great proportion of the persons settled on lands in this country, and not proprietors of the land on which they live: that this must greatly impede the extending and improving of our agriculture, must be evident from many considerations.
The greatest misfortune that can befall any country, is its being cultivated by tenants whose interest in the land is precarious, or of a short duration; whatever may be the natural advantages of the soil, or the skill of the person living on it, the want of a sufficient interest in it, must confine every plan, cripple and weaken every operation. (The true reward of industry is the price and sale of its produce, the exclusive right to that produce, is the only inducement to industry, which acts constantly and universally, the only spring which keeps human labour in motion.) The country can never prosper until the land is held by such a tenure, that the full and entire advantage of every improvement, go to the benefit of the improver. That every man works for himself and not for another, and that no one share in the reposit who does not assist in the production: This can never be the case where foreigners or citizens having immense tracts of land, receive a considerable share in the profit of every improvement that as made upon it, without contributing either expence or labour.
It prevents any valuable improvements being made in the country. The first costs of such improvements is so great, that nothing can induce a man to go to the expence, but a certainty of enjoying them when completed for a sufficient length of time to indemnify him for the expence. No man will build and plant, when he knows that the house and the trees are to be enjoyed by others.
It prevents the tenant from having useful employment for more than half his time, which leads him into habits of dissipation and vice. As he has no stimulus to direct him to labour more than is sufficient to cultivate the ground which he rents he must necessarily be idle a great proportion of his time, and idlers naturally leads him into improper courses. All strangers observe that there is a great want of industry in the country generally, and I am satisfied that it must proceed from the bulk of the people not
being in such a situation as to excite them to labour.
It debases the merits of the people, and deprives them of that spirit of independence, which ought to be possessed by the free citizens of a free country. Property is every where power, and from the connexion between landlord and tenant, the latter always has been and always will be more under the controul of the former than is consistent with the liberty and welfare of a free State.
But the owners of these great bodies of lands, will hold them as long as they find it their interest to do it on account of the increase of its value, and it will be their interest as long as they can do it clear of expence: And as long as they do hold them, the lands will be either unsettled, or settled only by tenants: Therefore government should by taxes and every other means they can devise, make it their interest to sell out.
4thly Government should adopt such measures as will enable such of the proprietors as are too poor themselves to improve their land: The want of ability will as effectually prevent these from improving their lands in a sufficient degree, as the want of a sufficient interest would prevent the tenants from doing it; and its not being done will be equally prejudicial to the state, whether it proceeds from the one cause or other: as the evil in this case proceeds from the inability of the land-holder, the the proper remedy for the evil is the removal of the inability which causes it: And this may effectually be done by lending the poor land holders small sums on interest, payable at different and remote days. Adopted in Pennsylvania—its mode—16 years—1/6 and interest annually:—conducted by commissioners from every part of the State:—confines to the poor:—its effects in Pennsylvania:—
Franklin. "The loan office promoted greatly the settlement of new lands, by lending small sums to beginners, at easy interest to be repaid by instalments, whereby the province is so greatly increased in inhabitants that the exports from thence is more than tenfold which it was: A political writer says "a loan office enables the land holders, by anticipating the products, of several years labour, to augment industry and multiply the means of carrying it on, so as to accelerate improvements, and thereby enrich both individuals, and the State: It is an institution so admirably adapted to the circumstances of an infant country, and so well calculated to relieve its necessities, founded on such sound principles of national policy, and the respects of which have been so fully experienced, that every young country ought to adopt it: Pounall, speaking of the Pennsylvania loan office says "I
will venture to say there never was a wiser or a better measure: never one better calculated to serve the use of an increasing country: that there never was a measure more steadily pursued or more faithfully executed than the loan office in Pennsylvania was for 40 years together."
By confining the loans to small sums, it will be particularly beneficial to the poorest farmers who are most in want of assistance: and by demanding the interest with a certain proportion of the principal annually, and again letting out the sums so received, the State will get compound interest: and in its effects it will be as beneficial in a still greater proportion to the borrower: Credit properly used has been the making of America: almost all her first settlers were poor.
They have arrived at their present opulence by having credit in goods, better have given even 20 per cent for money: Therefore loans of money must be highly beneficial: Price on the American Revolution 9 to 12 * Here we shall have £15,000 a year instead of 100,000 and by putting the interest annually to interest, we could make it produce compound interest: This fund of £15,000 a year would in ten years amount to £24433 in twenty to £39799 and in thirty to £64829.
It will be immaterial as to the amount, whether the land tax is paid annually or not: If the person who is chargeable with the tax is made to pay interest upon the interest, until he does discharge it.
To insure success to this measure the constitution must say that the land tax shall be at least 3/ and that the surplus of the taxes for each year shall be sacredly applied to this purpose, and that it shall not be in the power of the legislature to divert it to any other:
3dly. Government should take such measures as will promote domestic manufactures, especially those that are made out of the natural productions of the country; This is essentially necessary even to bring about an improved and extensive state of agriculture: For the experience of the world and the combined testimony of the wisest men have fixed it as a well established truth, "that domestic manufactures are essential to a flourishing state of agriculture." For though some nations have flourished by the means of commerce without agriculture: And some few examples may be found of manufactures, flourishing among a people who could have but little dependence on the produce of the soil; yet no instance can be produced of a people who enjoyed a spirited agriculture without the benefit of commerce or manufacture.
The most effectual way of encouraging agriculture is by finding a market for its productions. Do-

estic manufactures do this in two ways:
 1. By the consumption of provisions, used by the manufacturers:  2. By the consumption of the raw materials worked up by them: Some countries manufacture so extensively, that it takes all the provisions that can be raised by the farmer to supply himself and the manufacturer:—England—Manufactures too by affording employment has a great tendency to increase the population of a country: There is the closest connection between population and employment: Employment effects population indirectly, as it affords the only medium of distribution by which individuals can attain from the common stock a supply for the wants of their families: It effects it directly, as it augments the stock itself of provisions, in the only way by which the production of it can be effectually encouraged by increasing purchasers. No man can purchase without an equivalent and that equivalent by the generality of the people, must in every country be derived from employment. 
Thus I conclude, that an increase of population, and improvement and extension of the agriculture and domestic manufactures of the country, are essentially necessary to the prosperity & happiness of the country: that being so, it is the indispensable duty of the government to provide for them, and that we have resources abundantly sufficient to answer those good purposes, and also to defray the ordinary expenses of government: That these resources are of such a nature, that the drawing from them a sufficient sum for these purposes, will never take from a poor man what is necessary for his support; and will only take from the rich man but a small sum, or part of that surplus which he can spare without inconvenience: In fine, that in these measures, will be united justice and policy, and that they will be productive of the most beneficial consequences to the community in general. £100,000 per annum reserved, and faithfully laid out in clearing unlocated lands and other improvements, would in a short time increase to a treasure (or continental patrimony) which would defray the whole expenditure of the union, and keep the States free from debts and taxes forever. Such a reserve would (supposing it improved so as to produce a profit of 5 per cent, increase to a capital of three millions in 19 years, 30 millions in 57 years, 100 million in 81 years, and 261,000,000 in 100 years, but supposing it capable of being improved, so as to produce a profit of 10 percent, it would increase to 5 millions in 19 years, 100 millions in Forty nine years and 10,000 millions in 97 years: It is wonderful that no State has yet thought of taking this method of making itself great and rich. The smallest appropriation in a sinking fund, never diverted, operates in cancelling debts, just as money increases at compound interest: and is therefore omnipotent. But if diverted it loses all its power: Let such a fund be established, could a sacredness be given it, like that of the ark of God among the Jews, it would do the same service. One penny put out at our Saviours birth, to 5 per cent compound interest, would by this time have increased to a greater sum than would be contained in two hundred millions of Earths, all solid gold. But if put out to simple interest, it would have amounted to no more than seven shillings and six pence. All governments which alienate funds destined for reimbursement, chose to improve money in the last, rather than in the first of these ways."
Price.
D A N V I L L E June 3 1792.
His Excellency the Governor arrived in town this morning, on his way to Lexington, during his stay the following address was presented to him by the inhabitants of the town.
To ISAAC SHELBY Esquire, Governor of the State of Kentucky.
SIR,
The inhabitants of the town of Danville beg leave in the warmest manner to congratulate your Excellency on your appointment to the chief magistracy of this State.
Unacquainted as to flattery or studied panegyrics they only wish in the plain language of truth to express the great satisfaction they feel on the appointment, and of your acceptance of the office.
Although they may not be the first to address you on this occasion, yet they will give place to no other part of the State in attachment to your person, and that they will at all times give every aid and support in their power (which may be required) to assist you in the execution of the great trust committed to your charge.
And they beg leave to add their sincere wishes for your personal happiness, and to implore the great Governor of the Universe to have you and the people over whom you preside in his holy keeping.
By direction of the inhabitants.
CHRISTO. GREENUP,
THOMAS BARBEE,
GREENBURY DORSEY.
June 3, 1792.
To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following answer.
GENTLEMEN,
I feel myself sensibly impressed with the duties of the office to which I am called by the voice of my country—I hope with the assistance of the divine ruler of the Universe, to discharge the trust reposed in me, in such a manner as may give general satisfaction to the good people of our infant State.
This being the first address which hath been presented to me since the existence of the State of Kentucky, I beg leave through you gentlemen to return to the inhabitants of Danville my sincere thanks for this mark of their approbation and personal attachment, and the readiness they have expressed to aid and support me in the execution of my office.
Should any circumstance occur which may require my aid to promote the happiness of the good people of this town, they may rely on my exertions to forward such measures as far as may be consistent with my situation. I feel, from long residence in the neighbourhood a particular attachment to them, not only for the present mark of their esteem, but for the civilities which I have uniformly received from them.
I have the honor to be with esteem and regard gentlemen, your most obedient and humble servant ISAAC SHELBY.
June 3, 1792.
Christopher Greenup Thomas Barbee, } Esquires. Greenbury Dorsey
L E X I N G T O N, June 9.
On Monday the fourth inst. the day appointed for the meeting of the legislature, Isaac Shelby Esq. Governor of this commonwealth, arrived in town
from his seat in Lincoln county. He was escorted from Danville, by a detachment of the Lexington troop of horse, and met a few miles from town by the county lieutenant, the troop of horse commanded by captain Todhunter and the Trustees of the town. The light infantry company commanded by captain Hughs were paraded at the corner of main and cross streets; and received him as he passed with military honours---after attending him to his lodging the horse and infantry paraded on the public square, and after firing alternately fifteen rounds gave a general discharge in honour of his Excellency.
After which the following Address was presented to his Excellency by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Lexington.
SIR,
The inhabitants of the town of Lexington, beg leave through us, to present to your Excellency, their sincerest congratulations on your appointment to the office of chief Magistrate of the State of Kentucky.
Truly sensible, that no other motive than a sincere desire to promote the happiness and welfare of your country, could have induced you to accept an appointment, that must draw you from those scenes of domestic ease and private tranquility, which you enjoy in so eminent a degree.
Having the fullest confidence in your wisdom, virtue, and integrity, we rest satisfied, that under your administration the Constitution will be kept inviolate, and the laws so calculated as to promote happiness and good order in the State.
In the name of the inhabitants of Lexington we bid you welcome; and assure you that we, and those we represent, have the warmest attachment to your person and character.
May your administration insure blessings to your country; honor and happiness to yourself.
By order of the Trustees of Lexington.
JOHN BRADFORD, Ch.
His Excellency ISAAC SHELBY, Esq. Governor of the State of Kentucky.
To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following answer.
LEXINGTON, June 4th 1792
SIR, I receive with the warmest sentiments of gratitude and respect, your very polite and genteel address, which added to the friendly treatment exhibited by you this day in conducting me to this place, commands my most cordial respect and esteem—and altho I am thoroughly sensible of my want of experience, and abilities, to discharge the very important duties committed to me; the warm congratulations only, of my country induce me to come forward with some hopes, that, by a strict attention to the duties of my office, and a firm adherence to public justice, (both of which I trust are in my power) I may in some degree merit a part of that confidence which they have placed in me.
Unacquainted with flattery I only use the plain language of
truth, to express my warm attachment to the inhabitants of this place and assure them thro you sir, that I shall be happy to render them any services in my power which may not be incompatible with the interest of our common country.
I have the Honor to be With great regard and esteem, Sir, Your most obt. Servt, ISAAC SHELBY.
Mr John Bradford, Chairman of the board of Trustees Lexington.
Return of Monies due the following named Officers and men of the Kentucky militia, for their services on an expedition against the Vermilion Towns, commanded by Major Hamtramck.
Of Capt. Israel Hart's Company.
    Dols.  cts.      William Lee, Corporal  8  12.    Matthew Robinson, priv.  6  9.    Noble Wood,  6  9.    James M'Farin,  6  9.    Charles Bland,  6  9.    William Bryan,  6  9.   
Of Capt. Wm. M'Clure's Company.
   Sam. Montgomery, priv.  6  9.    Caleb Riley,  6  9.    Samuel Henry,  6  9.    Joseph Ray,  6  9.    William Lloyd,  6  9.    Hugh Shannon,  6  9.    John Lea,  6  9.    Peter Shaves.  6  9.    George Hoover,  6  9.    William Rogers,  6  9.    Mark Noble,  6  9.    Robt. Stephenson,  6  9.   
Of Capt. David Caldwell's company.
   Nicholas King, corp.  7  30.    Clement Gilletan  7  30.    James Horsley  7  30.    Abraham Ray private  5  45    Lewis Wyman  5  45    John Hale  5  45    Ben Harrison  5  45    Thomas Keeling  5  45    Ben. Osbourne  5  45    Ben. Keeling   72    Slater M'Clure  5  45   
Of Capt. David M'Paul's company.
   William Rodman private.  5  45    Godfrey Sullender  4  54   
Of Capt. Samuel Wells's company.
   Edward Evans, Serjeant  3  75    James M'Intire, private  5     Peter Caris  5     Herman Nash  5     Barnabas Lafferty   78    Lewis Whittet  5     Cain Fields  5     Peter White  5     John Hedger  5     George Vincshener  5     Abraham Nolin  5    
The above is a true state of monies due
JOHN BELLI, Pay-Master.
Certified that John Belli late Pay-Master to the Militia from Kentucky, has lodged in this office, regular vouchers of the Commissioned, non-commissioned officers and privates under Major Hamtramck, and also the money of the absentees above mentioned and who have not applied yet, which will be paid (at this office) to them or their attorneys.
JOSEPH HOWELL Ad. P. M. G. Pay Office, April 18, 1792.
Return of Officers and privates to whom money is due for their services on an expedition commanded by Gen. J. Wilkinson against the Wabash Indians.
Captains names. To whom pay is due. F. M'Murdie, Tho. Atkins, Serjt. Rich. Bartlett, Priv.

Moses Caldwell Jos. Logsdon, Patrick Burk Dav. Caldwell, Philip Phillips. W. M'Dowell John Arnold Wm. Lewis Chas. Snedeger Samuel Harrod Wm. Berry Wm. Clark, Ensign Tho. Bruer, private. Pack horse.
John Clemons hire of 2 horses; Return of moneys due the following named officers and men of Kentucky volunteers and owners of pack horses for their services on an expedition a- gainst the Ouitatanon towns command- ed by Brig. Gen Charles Scott. Captains names. to whom pay is due. Thos. Allen, Saml. Patterson. Jas. M'Dowel, Jos. Jones. Richd. Bartlett. Jas. Brown, John Peoples. Wm. M'Millin, John Arnold. John E. King, Benj. Gibbs. Pack horse Jos. M'Faul for a bay horse in service 18 days. The above is a true state of mo- nies due.
JOHN BELLI, Pay master. Certified that John Belli late pay- master to the volunteers of Kentucky has lodged in this office regular vouch- ers of the commissioned officers non commissioned officers and privates un- der Brig Gen. Charles Scott, and col. commandant James Wilkinson, and also the monies of the absentees within mentioned who have not applied yet and which will be paid (at this office) to them or their attorneys. JOSEPH HOWELL, A.A.P.M.G. Pay Office, April 18, 1792
A Return of the Moneys due the fol- lowing named Officers and men of Kentucky Militia for their services on an expedition against the Maume Towns, commanded by Brig. Genl. Jos. Harmar, viz.
Of Capt. J. Craig's company. Dols. 90ths. John Rogers, Ensign 17 54 Isaac Levy, Serjeant 7 Mannour Lukes Private 2 9 Of Capt. R. Armstrong's company. Samuel Greckson priv. 6 27 Starlan Colter 4 45 Daniel Cox 6 27 Moses Morgan 6 27 William Baton 4 18 Sylv. Monroney 4 45 John Cornwell 6 27 Of Capt. John M'Murtry's company. James M'Gill private 6 27 Samuel Montgomery 6 27 Ralun Pollard 6 27 Abr. Dunmore 6 27 Robert M'Gill 6 27 Of Chs. Dibrell's company. William Evans 4 54 Abner King 2 72 John Younger 2 72 Jacob Bright 4 54 William Grimes 2 72 John Gullion 4 54 John M'Mullen 81 Of Capt. I. Starnes's company. John Baxter 4 36 Ph. Butler 4 36 Thos. Peck 4 9 James Howard 4 9 Of Capt. Andw. Miller's Company. Capt. Andw. Miller a balance of
1 6 Alexr. Daughety Priv. 6 18 James Harren 6 18 Thos. Jacobs 6 18 Of Lieut. J. Harbinson's command. David Gales Priv. 2 45 Joseph Wileby 2 72 Mitchel Kenny 4 54 Of Capt. Da. Tharp's company. John Burger priv. 2 27 Ed. Coen 2 27 Wm. Hall 6 18 Geo. M'New 6 18 John Ellis 2 27 John Barker 4 45 Of Capt. Da. Hughes's company. John Chadwich Priv. 2 27 Thos. Wilson 6 9 Evan Shelby 6 9 Richard Crozer 4 45 James Webb 2 63 Of Capt. Merit Scott's company David Sample priv. 6 9
Dols. 90ths. Of Capt. Jas. Caldwell's company: Abr. Moore Sgt. 7 30 John Murry Priv. 4 45 Morris Workman 6 18 Mich. Cornelison 6 18 John Williams 4 36 Enos Decamp 2 27 William Cunningham 6 18 Lewis Loiter 4 63 Jacob Yauger 2 81 Of Capt. H. Lindsay's company. Nichs. Bird 5 66 Sampson Armstrong 4 27 Thos. Shoemaker 6 9 Jos. Bird 2 72 Thos. Davis 4 45 Zach. Grew 2 36 Culverton Parks 3 54 Of Capt. Moses Hall's company. David Smith Sgt. 10 30 Peter Quinn Corp. 8 24 Jacob Decker 8 24 Robt. M'Micken Priv. 6 18 Messer Beaton 6 18 Of Capt. Geo. Taylor's company. James Gibson Priv. 4 27 Jacob Petejohn 4 Mark Porter. 4 27 Jos. Stout 6 9 Of Capt. Geo. Frazier's company. Dudley Gatewood Priv. 6 9 John Carter 6 9 John Gorley 4 63 Of Capt. Robt. M'Millions company George Bridges served as Sgt. and promoted Ensign 25 69 John Gordon Corp. 5 66 Wm. Philips 9 30 Robt. Franklin Priv. 4 27 Of Capt. Wm. Bush's company. John Briant priv. 2 36 Of Capt. A. Venable's company. Joseph Boone private 4 18 Thomas Ludworth 2 9 John Lyle 45 Ornar Powell 45 Benj. Bruce 45 Saml. Cartmill 45 Of Capt. G. Tompkins's company. Randolph Johnson Serjt. 6 45 Abel Stout Private 1 41 Francis Lewis a balance of 70 3/4 Of Capt. B. Gains's company. Thomas Jacobs Private 4 18 Of Field and Staff Due to Charles Adams S. M. payed Fox 43 James Curry Sgt. Maj. 6 60 James Dunbar Q M. 3d Bn. 10 30
The above is a true State of mo- nies due. JOHN BELLI, Pay Master. Certified that John Belli late Pay- master to the militia from Kentucky has lodged at this office regular vouch- ers of the officers commissioned non commissioned and privates under Brig. Gen. J. Harmar and also the money of the above absentees who have applied and which will be paid them or their attorneys at this office. JOSEPH HOWEL, A.A.P.M.G. Pay Office, April 18, 1792.
CORNELIUS BEATTY, & Co.
Have just received a general assortment of DRY GOODS, HARD WARE and GROCERIES, Suitable for the present season at their STORE in this place, (former- ly occupied as a Printing Office) which they are determined to sell on the most reasonable terms for cash, certificates, furs & country made sugar and linen. Lexington, June 9, 1792.
WANTED TO PURCHASE A Likely young negro woman between the age of 15 and 20 years old, for which I will give one half cash, and the other half in cows and calves. THOMAS HALLACK, Living near Grants old Station. June 5th 1792.
Mr. Bradford. LET the province of others be to attack the political sentiments of Mr. Samuel Taylor of Mercer county, but let mine be to consider him in an- other light. Long ago he declared his unwilling- ness to serve the public any more, still he was so much of a patriot that he went two or three times since to Rich- mond, to serve his country, to be sure. When the convention sat last in Danville, he avowed his sentiments publicly in the house and in these very words, "I will never serve in any public capacity whatever," contrary to that solemn declaration, I find that the love of his country has carried him so far as to forget his own assertion in a very short time, and has accepted of his election, in consequence of which he is now acting as a member in the house of Representatives. When I view him in that light, I admire his burn- ing zeal for the public good, but if I consider the inconsistency between his public declarations and his public ac- tions I confess I am at a loss what name to give it of which his countrymen at large are better judges than myself.
THE above being accompanied with an open letter and shewn me by a friend on his way to the Printer with the same, which appears calculated to prove to the public contrary to the assertions formerly made by my enemies, that I have once changed my will; in order to give it its due weight, take the liberty to inform the public in general that the author there- of is the drinking little-worthy Peter Tardiveau.
S. TAYLOR.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. Whereas a certain Richard Smith hath by some unlawful means got into his possession (about the tenth of May last) two Negroes, one a boy about 16 or 17 years of age, well made flat nose, slow motion, has lately had the small pox; the other a girl about 13 or 14 years old, smart and active, but rather small of her age; these negroes being my property, I will give the a- bove reward to any person who will deliver them to me at Master's Station on near Lexington, and forewarn all persons from purchasing said negroes or transporting them out of this State either by land or water, as they shall answer the same at their peril. I further forewarn all persons from crediting or in any wise bargaining or contracting with my wife Mary, with- out my consent in writing. Nathaniel Weedon. June 8; 1792.
WANTED FOR the use of the Cavalry of the United States, a number of HORSES of the following description, viz. Each Horse to be about 15 hands high, generally dark co- loured, are to be well broke to trot and gallop, high spirited and hand- some, to be from 5 to 8 years old, warranted perfectly sound and light- ed, and free of all distempers:— For the purpose of purchasing such Horses attendance will be given in the town of Danville from the 22d to the 29th day of June, and at Lexington from the 2d to the 11th day of July next; Cash only will be offered in payment. Should it appear that the Horses cannot be procured upon reasonable terms within the district, measures will be taken to obtain them elsewhere. Also wanted, a number of yoke of working Oxen well broken to the geers. JOHN BELLI, D. Q. M. G. United States Army. Fort Washington, June 2, 1792.
JUST OPENING FOR SALE, At the Store of the subscriber in Lex- ington, a large and general Assort- ment of MERCHANDISE, Suitable for the approaching season, to be sold on the lowest terms for cash or public securities. WILLIAM LEAVY.
N. B. A quantity of Wheat im- mediately wanted, for which mer- chandise will be given. W. L.
IN consequence of an order of the su- preme court, from the commonwealth of Kentucky, committing to my custody the Estate of Francis M'Dermid dec. I hereby request all persons indebted to the said Estate to make immediate pay- ment, and those who have any demands against the same, to bring in their ac- counts authenticated and they shall be paid. Hugh M'Dermid, Admin.
June 7, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on clear creek, a chestnut sorrel mare with a small star in her forehead, brand- ed on the near shoulder W, and on the near buttock G, about 13 hands 3 in- ches high, judged to be 6 or 7 years old; Appraised to £7. Simeon Frost.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the East fork of Hickman, a brindled steer, 3 years old, a half crop in the left ear, and hole in the right; Appraised to £1 4. Thomas Cavin.
Feb. 13, 1792.
Whereas by the death of Da- vid Kirkpatrick, the part- nership of Byers and Kirkpatrick is dissolved—and as there is a consider- able debt due from said partnership which the subscriber is bound to pay, therefore he hereby gives notice to all those indebted, to make im- mediate payment as it is impossible from the nature of the business to give any indulgence. JOSEPH BYERS. May 14 1792.
THE subscriber being employed as an agent during the contract of Messrs Turnbull Marmie and Co. and Daniel Britt, was under a necessity of drawing several bills on the said firm for supplies, for the payment of all which he received their obligation, (on settlement.) It appears since that many of those bills have been protested and not yet paid. The undersigned requests the hold- ers of unpaid Bill may transmit them to Pittsburg where he will be previ- ous to the termination of the suit he has brought against the said contrac- tors compel them to perform their a- greement. JOHN BRADSHAW. May 22, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the East fork of Hickman, an old white cow, no ear mark: Apprais- ed to £1 4. Ephraim Wayn. February 13, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given that a pe- tition will be presented to the present General Assembly praying per- son persons to be appointed to divide and make conveyances of the land oc- cupied in partnership by William Ho- Laurence Thompson, and James M' Millin. June 9 1792.

***** SACRED TO THE MUSES. *****
THE DYING SWAIN.
Should'st thou, Polly! slight my vows, And take Damon for thy spouse, I shall fill thee with affright, And fill haunt thee day and night.
The reply.
ALL your threatenings are dispisd... Damon by the good is priz'd. Since I in his vows delight, He will guard me day and night. And, whilst real bliss we boast, Shall I tremble at a ghost? Cease then, spectre! to affright me; Flesh and blood can more delight me. Dying swains to maids discover, Each should seek a lively lover.
A N E C D O T E.
A White man meeting an Indian asked him, "whose Indian are you?" To which the copper-faced genius replied, "I am God Almighty's Indian, whose Indian are you?"
A large company will set out from the Falls of Ohio to the Illinois on the 20th of July next—such persons as are desir- ous of driving stock to that country at about that time are desired to meet at the time and place mentioned, and it is ex- pected those people who wish to go then will endeavour to come well armed. May 11, 1791. if
PAPER MILL
CRAIG, PARKERS and COM- PANY
ARE now erecting a PAPER MILL at George Town, Woodford county; and as the pub- lic are deeply interested in the esta- blishing so useful a branch of busi- ness, we flatter ourselves they will favour all their Rags, for which we will give three pence per pound for those of a fineness above 700, two pence for all between 500 and 700, and for all under 500 a penny half penny. The above prices will be given in Lexington, by Messrs. Alexander and James Parker and a plan adopted to procure them in the different parts of the district shortly. If we are not disappointed in getting Rags, we expect to be able to furnish the district with pa- per the ensuing winter.
CRAIG PARKERS & Co. N. B. The Rags must be clean. April 16, 1792.
A CAUTION!!!
WHEREAS Ralph Morgan has obtained from the subscriber, three forty pound bonds, dated the 7th day of April last, I hereby fore- warn all persons from taking any As- signment on said bonds, as I will not pay them unless compelled by law, as he has not complied with his contract. John Jackson. June 4, 1792. I.C.p.
BLANKS
Of all kinds may be had at this Office.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county at the head of clear creek a bay mare 13 hands and a half high, 10 years old, a large white in her face, and both feet white above the foot locks, no brand perceivable; Appraised to £5 10.
Elisha Hadden. Feb. 21, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Bourbon County, on Cooper's run, a black heifer, three years old, marked in each ear with a swallowfork. Appraised to £2 - 10. Peter Vordiman. Jan. 24, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Nelson County, on Pope's creek, a branch of the Rolling fork, on the Cumberland Trace leading to Danville, a Sorrel mare, 3 years old last spring, about 14 hands high, a large blaze in her face and her under lip white, also a small white spot under her jaw on her Wessel, three white feet, no brand perceivable. trots and gallops. Ap- praised to £9. George Watts. January, 1792. if
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening
FOR SALE
At the STORES of ELLIOT & WILLIAMS
In LEXINGTON and DANVILLE, a very large ASSORTMENT of
M E R C H A N D I Z E,
Amongst which are S CARLET, blue, green, brown, drab &c. Superfine broadcloths. Second and a variety of low priced do. Olive, buff, black crimson, and figur- ed velvets and velverets. Durants, moreen, wildbores & Joans spinning of all colours. Nankeen, fatinees &c. Low priced dark and light chintz. Calicoes and cottons. Checks, gauzes, shawls, lawn, ribbands muzzins &c. Silk, cotton, and linen handkerchiefs. Cotton and thread hose. Tin ware assorted. Pewter, castings, Iron and steel. Smiths, carpenters and joiners tools. Bar and pig lead. Powder and shot. Cotton and wool cards. 6d, 8d and 10d nails. Window glass, &c. &c.
With many other articles too tedi- ous to be enumerated in this advertise- ment.
The subscribers would wish to ac- quaint their friends and the public that they meant to sell on the most reasonable terms for cash and produce, that they will give the highest prices for the lat- ter, particularly corn, and country li- nen; that they mean to pay the strict- est attention to their purchasing the best and cheapest goods, that their supplies in future will be more frequent and extensive and consequently better calculated for the immediate use of the planters than heretofore that every ex- ertion to merit the custom and give general satisfaction to the publick, will be put in practice.
ELLIOT and WILLIAMS, Salt for sale at their Store in Lexington.
All kinds of Blank-Books, for Merchants, Clerks, &c. made and ruled to any pattern: Also old Books, new bound at this Office.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Danville, a bay horse five years old, about fourteen hands high, bob bind feet white, a star and snip and a small streak between, with some gray hairs in his tail, no brand perceivable; Appraised to £9.
Walter E. Strong. May 11, 1792.
THE CONSTITU- TION
OR FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE S T A T E OF K E N T U C K Y, F O R S A L E At this Office.
S trayed from James Pringle on Cane run the following steers, the proper- ty of Elliot and Williams, viz. one small brindle, one red with a white face, one white with small red spots over his body, one red steer without horns, one red steer the whole are branded thus M on the near cushion and C on the horn; any person giving notice of such steers either to Mr. Kean, in the Contrabands Store Lexington or Mr. George Brown, in George Town, or James Pringle on Cane run shall have one dollar reward for each. James Pringle.
S TRAYED from Lexington and the vicinity thereof, a number of Horses chiefly branded EW . With a number of steers branded EW as above and C on the horn, who- ever secures any of the above de- scribed, shall receive a generous compensation, all reasonable char- ges paid by delivering them at Lex- ington to Wm. KEAN.
W hereas my wife Mary has left her usual abode, (which was with me) therefore I do forewarn all per- sons from giving her credit on my ac- count, as I will not pay any such con- tracts unless a written order from me. JOHN M'LEAN. May 30, 1792.
I have FOR SALE EXCELLENT
C O T T O N
OF the growth of Cumberland, by the large or small quantity, and either with or without the seed.
WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, Jan. 27, 1792. if
A. SCOTT & Co.
Their Stores in Lexington and Paris, have now on hand a hand- some assortment of DRY GOODS groceries, Iron mongery, Saddlery and Queens ware—which they will ex- change for Bear, otter, beaver, Raccoon and Fox skins, country made linen and Sugar.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near the mouth of Hickman, a red brindle Cow 4 years old, a scar in her forehead, her belly, feet, hind legs and tail white, marked with a small crop in the left ear, had a calf the latter part of last summer, which is now with her; Appraised to £1 6.
Also a black steer, rising 3 years old, marked with a half crop in the right ear, his belly, end of his tail, left hind foot and leg white; Apprais- ed to £2 3 6.
James Hogan.
I hereby notify that I will sell the following tracts of land viz. ten thousand acres on the Kentucky river at the mouth of Seven creek; five thousand acres on Gunpowder creek within a few miles of the Big-bone- lick; and fifteen thousand acres on the waters of Licking within about ten or twelve miles of Fort Washington, on the most reasonable terms, together or in parcels as may suit the purchas- ers, I will take in payment cash, ne- groes, cattle, sheep, or horses and mares, and will give a reasonable cre- dit for one half the purchase money on receiving bond and approved secu- rity—I will also dispose of two thou- sand acres of land on the terms above mentioned situated on the dividing ridge between the north fork of Elk- horn and Eagle creek which may with propriety be immediately settled, any person inclined to purchase may be shown the land by applying to the subscriber. John Crittenden. March 12 1792.
John Crittenden. March 12 1792.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD,
D eserted from Fort-St'Clair, the following soldiers, viz. Corporal Benoni Morrill, aged twenty one years, a stout well made man, nearly six feet high, his complexion light, short san- dy hair, blue eyes, and has a long scar in his forehead—he was born in Epping in the state of New-Hampshire, but his last place of residence was in War- ren—and enlisted by ensign Turner in Boston the 2d of Au- gust 1791.
John Smith, a short dirty, dowlish looking fellow, aged twenty six years, his complexi- on swarthy, brown hair, large blue eyes, has a scar on his left wrist and forehead, about five feet six inches high—he was born in Gloucester in Rhode- Island, and his last place of resi- dence was in Warwick in Massa- chusetts, and enlisted at Spring- field on the 19th of September 1791.
Luther Stutson aged twenty one years, complexion, light sandy hair and blue eyes—is five feet seven inches high, was born in Massachusetts and has follow- ed the sea, enlisted in Boston the 19th of August 1791.
Benjamin Atkins, aged twen- ty three years, stout and well made, five feet nine inches high, his complexion light, sandy co- loured hair, and has a scar on the left side of his neck—he was born in the town of Wal- lingsford, in the state of Con- necticut, enlisted by capt. Shay- for the 7th of May 1791.
Thomas Kenning, aged 20 years, about five feet six inches high, dark complexion, short black bushy hair; born in New- Fairfield in the state of Connec- ticut, and enlisted in Middleton in the state of Massachusetts June 22d 1791.
Whoever apprehends and se- cures the above mention deser- ters, in any of the goals of the neighbouring states, or delivers them to any United States offi- cer, shall receive the above re- ward with all reasonable charges, or ten dollars with all reasonable expences for any one of them.
Michael M'Donough, Lt. & Adjt. 2d U. S. Regt. Fort Washington, May 24, 1792.

I Purpose laying off a number of additional lots to the Town of Lexington, on a high and handsome situation—They will be so arranged and disposed as to have the stream, which waters the town, running thro' a straight canal at the foot of each lot, which by stipulation shall be adorned with shady trees—and, if cultivated and improved with the smallest taste and attention are capable of being made the most beautiful part of the town—I will sell these lots on very moderate terms for cash or country produce.
I will also sell or rent the tenement whereon I now live, as likewise sundry lands mentioned in a former advertisement.
I wish to let for a term of years, my distillery in Woodford, together with a tract of adjoining land, if more agreeable to the lessee.
This distillery is well calculated both by nature and art, for carrying on that branch of business to advantage—on the adjoining tract, which I would let with the distillery is a tenement of between thirty and forty acres of cleared land; together with a thriving orchard of peach trees—and to accommodate a good tenant who would take the same for a term of years, I would erect a comfortable dwelling house thereon for his reception.
PEYTON SHORT.
Who has also for sale several valuable stills of different capacities, mashing tubs and other appendages to a distillery.
May 26, 1792.
S trayed from the subscriber on the head of Lanes run in Woodford county, four steers branded on the Cuffion EW and SC on the horn, the one a black with white on his back and gray about his head and belly; the other three red with white in their faces; whoever takes up said steers and informs Mr. Clark in Lexington, or Mr. Brown in George Town shall receive four dollars paid by me.
William Owens.
W hereas my wife Catharine Williamson has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause, I hereby forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts she may contract, after this date.
William Williamson.
May 14, 1792.
WANTED
To employ a sober industrious man who is capable of conducting a Coarse Linen Manufactory—Any such person coming well recommended will hear of suitable encouragement by applying to the Printer.
CANDELES
Of the best quality made and sold, at 7 pence per pound, by the small quantity and any quantity above 25 weight at 6 pence per pound, by
MELCHOIR MYERS,
In Lexington.
S trayed away from the subscriber living at Sander's mill, at the forks of Elkhorn, a bright bay horse 8 or 9 years old, branded H on the near shoulder, a small piece out of his right ear, has had the filaria much crest fallen, scared on each side by packing, shot all round, about 13 hands and an half high had on a large bell; whoever delivers him at the above mill shall have Twenty shillings with all reasonable charges.
William Gains
TWELVE DOLLARS REWARD.
S trayed away from the subscriber in August last, two young Mares, one bay 4 years old this spring upwards of 14 hands high branded on the near jaw C on the shoulder A some white in her face, some saddle spots, had a bell and clong on when she went away—one dark brown 3 years old, upwards of 13 hands high, branded on the near jaw shoulder and buttock C, both been broke to ride, and trot all; whoever delivers said mares or give intelligence so that I get them again shall receive the above reward or six dollars for either of them paid by me.
Richard Cole.
Woodford, May 24 1792.
THE FIRST CLASS OF THE TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY LOTTERY
Will be drawn in Lexington on the 20th day of June next, under the direction of the Managers, provided a sufficient number of the Tickets are by that time sold; those gentlemen who received Tickets will make return on that day how they have been disposed of.
By order of the board.
JOHN HAWKINS Ch.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Woodford county, a red heifer 2 years old, marked with a crop and under-heel in the right and slit in the left ear a small white in her face and had a rope on her horns, appraised to £1-6.
Joseph Walker.
T AKEN up by the subscriber living on Jessamine, a sorrel mare four torn hands and an half high, 8 years old, a natural trotter, has a star in her forehead, and her near hind foot white branded on the near shoulder WA appraised to five pounds. Also a brown Horse that came with the above mentioned mare, he is twelve years old, four feet six inches high a natural trotter, has a small star in his forehead, has a white spot on the near side, branded W on the near shoulder, has on a small bell appraised to two pound ten shillings. Also a dark bay mare three years old, four feet six inches high, a natural trotter, has a slit on her nose, about half of her left eye white, appraised to three pounds.
Starling Crowder.
Fayette, May 14 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Nelson county on the waters of Simpkins creek, a bay horse 14 hands high, 6 years old, branded on the near buttock H appraised to £10-10
Garvis Hammond.
March 15 1792.
A ll persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment of two bonds executed by the subscriber to Jacob Starns of Madison County, one of which is for four good second rate cows and calves, and the price of the third of one, the other for £60, forty eight of which is paid, a balance of £12 remains unpaid, which bond was given for the purchase of a tract of land, the title of which is disputed; as I shall not discharge said bonds until I get a peaceable title for the land.
Archibald Bell.
Marshall, June 6 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber living on the Two mile creek in Fayette county, in Babb's settlement, a black mare 3 years old, a small blaze in her face, both hind feet white, 14 hands high, branded on the near shoulder SB appraised to £7.
John Reed.
June 5 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Woodford county on the waters of South Elkhorn, a bay horse three years old four feet 6 inches high, branded on the near buttock thus R a small white spot on the near arm, appraised to £4-15.
Henry Caplinger.
April 16 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber on Clear creek, a branded steer about three years old, with a white back and belly, marked with two crops and a slit in the right ear, appraised to £2.
Jesse James.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Bourbon County, on Stoner, a brown mare, about 14 hands high, a star in her face, not docked or any brand perceivable about 3 years old; Appraised to £10.
Mary Funkin.
Feb. 21, 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Lexington, a hindle steer, about 5 or 6 years old, marked with a swallowfork in each ear, white between his hind legs, with large horns; Appraised to £2-8.
Charnoch Self.
Jan. 20, 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Woodford county near Col. Johnson's mill, a red and white steer two years old marked with a crop and under-heel in the right ear, and two swallow forks in the left, appraised to £1-10
John Hall.
May 25 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber near the mouth of Boons creek, an old dark brown mare about 4 feet 7 inches high, a short bi-se, hind feet white, shot before docked, and branded on the near shoulder J appraised to £4.
Also said mare's yearling mare colt, a dark brown, a bald face and glass eyes all her feet white, appraised to £1.
James Hazelrigg.
T AKEN up by the subscriber, near Col. John Holder in Fayette county, a dark bay mare, about 6 years old, near 13 hands high, has a star, her forehead white, branded on the near shoulder resembling IB appraised to £3-10.
Francis Holder.
March 10 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber on Boons creek in Fayette county, a red steer about 4 years old, marked with a crop in the left ear and a half crop and slit in the right ear; appraised to £2-5.
Robert Raburn.
Feb. 10 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber, on a mile creek a bay stud, about four years old, 4 feet 6 inches high, had a very sore back when he came in January; no brand perceivable, appraised to £6.
Thomas Hagin.
March 3 1792.
T AKEN up by the subscriber in Davies fork of Elkhorn Fayette, a red and white Heifer two years old marked with a crop off the right ear and under bit, she has a young calf, appraised to thirty shillings.
Thomas Scofield.
T AKEN up by the subscriber living on lower Howards creek Fayette county, a black mare about fourteen bands and an half high, with a star in her forehead, trots natural, has a 3 bell on, with a swivel of a chain tied in for a clapper, tied on with a leather strop which goes twice round her neck, about three years old past, branded on the near shoulder GS, her off hind foot white, appraised to £10.
John Edwards.
Jan 1792.
S trayed from the subscriber at Woodford court house the first of June a large poor white horse with a small bell on, short in the tail, and a likely bly mare 7 years old this spring, she is branded on the near shoulder but I cannot describe the brand, she is near 15 bands high and a little hollow behind the shoulder, she is good all round; any person to bring up said horse shall receive four dollars reward by giving the subscriber notice and reasonable charges by sending them home.
John Jackson.
June 7 1792.
THIS is to inform the public that I have lately moved to Lexington & fixed my shop next door to Mr. Edw. West; where they may be supplied with mens and womens Saddles of the first quality; likewise old ones repaired: or any kind of carriage harness, light-horsemens caps, holsters &c. which shall be made or repaired in the neatest and best manner and with the quickest dispatch, by the public's most obedient humble servant, BENJAMIN S. COX.
June 2d, 1792.
JUST OPENING.
And for sale by JAMES LEMON , in the House lately occupied by James Lanier, and directly opposite the Courthouse,
A NEAT Assortment of DRY GOODS , Groceries, Hard Ware, Queen's and Glass Ware, &c. which are now selling on the most reduced prices, for Cash, Cask-Butter, Cheese and Bacon, or on a short credit to those who have been punctual in making payments agreeable to contract.
Wanted a compleat Gelding fit for the saddle, for which I will give a generous price.
JAMES LEMON.
Paris June 18, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the present General Assembly praying proper persons to be appointed to divide and make conveyances of the land obtained in partnership by William Hoy, Laurence Thompkins, and James M c Millin.
June 9 1792.
A large Company will meet the Crab Orchard on 25th of July next in order to start early next morning through the wilderness—it is requested that they that meet will be well armed.
On the same day a company will start from Stevenson's Station on Paint Lick creek, which is said to be 15, or 20 miles nearer from Lexington to Collins's Station on Roe

IN consequence of an order from the Supreme court, of the commonwealth of Kentucky, committing to my custody the Estate of Francis M'Dermid dec. I hereby request all persons indebted to the said Estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against the same, to bring in their accounts authenticated and they shall be paid.
Hugh M'Dermid, Admin. June 7, 1792.
JUST OPENING FOR SALE,
At the Store of the subscriber in Lexington, a large and general Assortment of MERCHANDISE, Suitable for the approaching season, to be sold on the lowest terms for cash or public securities.
WILLIAM LEAVY. N. B. A quantity of Wheat immediately wanted, for which Merchandises will be given. W. L.
WANTED TO PURCHASE
A Likely young negroe woman between the age of 15 and 20 years old, for which I will give one half cash, and the other half in cows and calves.
THOMAS HALLACK, Living near Grants old Station. June 5th 1792. 4W
A large company will set out from the Falls of Ohio to the Illinois on the 20th of July next—such persons as are desirous of driving stock to that country about that time are desired to meet at the time and place mentioned, and it is expected those people who wish to go then will endeavour to come well armed. May 11, 1791. 4S
PAPER MILL
CRAIG, PARKERS and COMPANY
ARE now erecting a PAPER MILL at George Town, Woodford county; and as the public are deeply interested in the establishing so useful a branch of business, we flatter ourselves they will save all their Rags, for which we will give three pence per pound for those of a fineness above 700, two pence for all between 500 and 700, and for all under 500 a penny half penny. The above prices will be given in Lexington, by Messrs. Alexander, and James Parker and a plan adopted to procure them in the different parts of the district shortly. If we are not disappointed in getting Rags, we expect to be able to furnish the district with paper the ensuing winter.
CRAIG PARKERS & Co. N. B. The Rags must be clean. April 16, 1792.
A CAUTION!!!
WHEREAS Ralph Morgan has obtained from the subscriber, three forty pound bonds, dated the 7th day of April last, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking any Assignment on said bonds, as I will not pay them unless compelled by law, as he has not complied with his contract.
John Jackson. June 4, 1792. I.C.p.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on clear creek, a chejnut sorrell mare with a small star in her forehead, branded on the near shoulder W, and on the near buttock G, about 13 hands 3 inches high, judged to be 6 or 7 years old; Appraised to £7.
Simon Pratt.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the East fork of Hickman, an old white cow, no ear mark: Appraised to £1 4.
Ephraim Wayn. February 13, 1792.
Whereas by the death of David Kirkpatrick, the partnership of Byers and Kirkpatrick is dissolved—and as there is a considerable debt due from said partnership which the subscriber is bound to pay, therefore he hereby gives notice to all those indebted, to make immediate payment as it is impossible from the nature of the business to give any indulgence.
JOSEPH BYERS. May 14 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the East fork of Hickman, a brindle steer, 3 years old, a half crop in the left ear, and hole in the right; Appraised to £1 4.
Thomas Carvin. Feb. 13, 1792.
JUST IMPORTED. And now opening
FOR SALE
At the STORES of ELLIOT & WILLIAMS
In LEXINGTON and DANVILLE,
a very large ASSORTMENT of MERCHANDIZE,
Amongst which are
SCARLET , blue, green, brown, drab &c. Superfine broadcloths. Second and a variety of low priced do. Olive, buff, black, crimson, and figured velvets and velverets.
Durants, moreen, wildbores & Joans spinning of all colours.
Nankeen, satinees &c.
Low priced dark and light chintz.
Callicoes and cottons.
Checks, gauzes, shawls, lawn, ribbands, muzlins &c.
Silk, cotton, and linen handkerchiefs.
Cotton and thread hose.
Tin ware assorted.
Pewter, castings, Iron and steel.
Smiths, carpenters and joiners tools.
Bar and pig lead.
Powder and shot.
Cotton and wool cards.
6d, 8d and 10d nails.
Window glass, &c. &c.
With many other articles too tedious to be enumerated in this advertisement.
The subscribers would wish to acquaint their friends and the public that they meant to sell on the most reasonable terms for cash and produce, that they will give the highest prices for the latter, particularly corn, and country linen; that they mean to pay the strictest attention to their purchasing the best and cheapest goods, that their supplies in future will be more frequent and extensive and consequently better calculated for the immediate use of the planters than heretofore that every exertion to merit the custom and give general satisfaction to the publick, will be put in practice.
ELLIOT and WILLIAMS, Salt for sale at their Store in Lexington.
All kinds of Blank-Books, for Merchants, Clerks, &c. made and ruled to any pattern: Also old Books new bound at this Office.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Danville, a bay horse five years old, about fourteen hands high, oh bind feet white, a star and snip and a small streak between, with some gray hairs in his tail, no brand perceivable; Appraised to £9.
Walter E. Strong. May 11, 1792.
THE CONSTITUTION
OR FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE STATE OF KENTUCKY, FOR SALE
At this Office.
Strayed from James Pringle on Cane run the following Steers, the property of Elliot and Williams, viz. one small brindle, one red with a white face, one white with small red spots over his body, one red steer without horns, one red steer the whole are branded thus M7 on the near cubion and C on the horn; any person giving notice of such Steers either to Mr. Kean, in the Centre Road Store Lexington or Mr. George Brown, in George Town, or James Pringle on Cane run shall have one dollar reward for each. James Pringle.
STRAYED from Lexington and the vicinity thereof, a number of Horses chiefly branded E.W. With a number of Steers branded E.W. as above and C on the horn, whoever secures any of the above described, shall receive a generous compensation, all reasonable charges paid by delivering them at Lexington to Wm. KEAN.
Whereas my wife Mary has left her usual abode, (which was with me) therefore I do forewarn all persons from giving her credit on my account, as I will not pay any such contracts unless a written order from me. JOHN M'LEAN. May 30, 1792.
I have FOR SALE EXCELLENT
COTTON
OF the growth of Cumberland, by the large or small quantity, and either with or without the seed. WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, Jan. 27, 1792. if
A. SCOTT & Co.
At their Stores in Lexington and Paris, have now on hand a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS groceries, Iron mongery, Saddlery and Queens ware—which they will exchange for Bear, otter, beaver, Raccoon and Fox skins, country made linen and Sugar.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county at the head of clear creek a bay mare 13 hands and a half high, 10 years old, a large white in her face, and both feet white above the foot locks, no brand perceivable; Appraised to £5 10.
Elisba Hadden. Feb. 21, 1792.
BLANKS
Of all kinds may be had at this Office.
I Hereby notify that I will sell the following tracts of land viz. ten thousand acres on the Kentucky river at the mouth of Seven creek; five thousand acres on Gunpowder creek within a few miles of the Big-bone-lick; and fifteen thousand acres on the waters of Licking within about ten or twelve miles of Fort Washington, on the most reasonable terms, together or in parcels as may suit the purchasers, I will take in payment cash, negroes, cattle, sheep, or horses and mares, and will give a reasonable credit for one half the purchase money on receiving bond and approved security—I will also dispose of two thousand acres of land on the terms above mentioned situated on the dividing ridge between the north fork of Elk-horn and Eagle creek which may with propriety be immediately settled, any person inclined to purchase may be shown the land by applying to the subscriber. John Crittenden. March 12 1792.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD,
Deserted from Fort-St'Clair, the following soldiers, viz. Corporal Benoni Morrill, aged twenty one years, a stout well made man, nearly six feet high, his complexion light, short sandy hair, blue eyes, and has a long scar in his forehead---he was born in Epping in the state of New-Hampshire, but his last place of residence was in Warren---and enlisted by ensign Turner in Boston the 2d of August 1791.
John Smith, a short dirty, clownish looking fellow, aged twenty six years, his complexion swarthy, brown hair, large blue eyes, has a scar on his left wrist and forehead, about five feet six inches high---he was born in Gloucester in Rhode-Island, and his last place of residence was in Warwick in Massachusetts, and enlisted at Springfield on the 19th of September 1791.
Luther Stutson aged twenty one years, complexion, light sandy hair and blue eyes---is five feet seven inches high, was born in Massachusetts and has followed the sea, enlisted in Boston the 19 of August 1791.
Benjamin Atkins, aged twenty three years, stout and well made, five feet nine inches high, his complexion light, sandy coloured hair, and has a scar on the left side of his neck---he was born in the town of Wallingford, in the state of Connecticut, enlisted by capt. Shaylor for the 7th of May 1791.
Thomas Kennig, aged 20 years, about five feet six inches high, dark complexion, short black bushy hair; born in New-Fairfield in the state of Connecticut, and enlisted in Middleton in the state of Massachusetts June 22d 1791.
Whoever apprehends and secures the above mention deserters, in any of the goals of the neighbouring states, or delivers them to any United States officer, shall receive the above reward with all reasonable charges, or ten dollars with all reasonable expences for any one of them.
Michael M'Donough, Lt. & Adjt. 2d U. S. Regt. Fort-Washington, May 24, 1792.