The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1800-08-07 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 724.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1800.
[VOL. XII.]
LEXINGTON.—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAID IN ADVANCE.
To the Editor of the Kentucky Gazette.
MR. PRINTER,
I scarcely expected to have seen in Kentucky a public advocate for Mr. Adams in preference to Mr. Jefferson. Such an one however I find in the Palladium, of July the 17th. He professes indeed, to stand aloof from both the republican and aristocratical party: but whilst his exertions favor so evidently the views of the latter, the republicans will not consider him as a less dangerous enemy, because he has chosen an indirect mode of attack, and prefers the ambush to the open field. He wishes to persuade us that Mr. Adams is a more proper man for a president than Mr. Jefferson, because he is a believer in revealed religion. But surely to make it the main enquiry in selecting a public officer, what religious creed he professes, is acting very differently from the manner in which a prudent man would act in the common concerns of life. If I want to have a house built, or an estate managed, I do not advert for a christian carpenter , or a believing overseer , but aim at obtaining a man expert and skillful in his line of business, and whose character has been such that I can depend upon his fulfilling his engagements. Every one would regard it as a weak & foolish sacrifice of my interest to my prejudices, if I employed an indifferent workman because he held the right faith, or put my estate under the management of a slothful or capricious & tyrannical overseer, because he had from early life professed himself a christian! Why should we adopt different maxims in the appointment of a chief magistrate? Must church and state forever be united? Shall we in spite of our aversion to religious establishments, still act on those very principles, from which all such establishments have sprung? Certainly in the appointment of a public as well as of a private agent the great question ought to be, who best understands the business of the agency, and whose past conduct affords the best security that he will faithfully discharge it? These questions as relating to a supreme executive include a regard to political principles, which are in fact nothing more than a man's ideas of the best methods of managing public concerns: and I confess that I have no better opinion of entrusting the administration of a republican, representative government to the advocate and panegyrist of king, lords and commons, than I should of employing an architect to erect a plain country house, who had been uniformly in the practice of studying show more than substance, and of sacrificing convenience to splendor. Having satisfied myself, however, upon these points,—Having found the man who to accuracy and justness of political principles, who to an ardent attachment to the rights and liberties of the people, who to regularity of life, amiableness and respectability of character, adds a comprehensive knowledge of public business and experience in the practice of it; I look no further: I pretend not to penetrate into the recesses of his heart, nor to analyze his religious creed. But the writer in the Palladium, Philan, it seems, will not be satisfied with this. A president, he says, should be a man who "has made a test of religion," meaning I suppose, that he must be a believer in divine revelation. Would he then, reject a man who has every qualification necessary for the high office, because he is not a believer? Or would he accept a man who is partially or questionably qualified, because he is a believer? In other words, are considerations of immediate and essential importance, to be sacrificed in favor of those which are only remote and indirect? I ask where is the necessity for this flagrant violation of the common and established principles of action? I shall be told, perhaps, that a man's believing himself to be accountable to God, in the scripture sense of the word, affords a greater security for his integrity. How true so ever this may be; universal observation and experience has established the principle, that the best of all securities which a man can give for his future fidelity, is the uprightness of his past conduct. Where this can be appealed to, I want no better security. Where this is wanting, no excellency of belief can inspire confidence. The fact is, that in every situation a man is governed more by his habits than by his speculative principles, and it is on a knowledge of those habits, that all rational calculations must be founded. If an
ambitious man be elevated to a post of high dignity and power; his religious theory will not long stand in the way of his ambition. It will be made to bend and accommodate itself to the object nearest to his heart; and so common, indeed, has been the practice of rendering religion subservient and instrumental to the projects of men grasping at lawless dominion, that the ambition of churchmen , has even become proverbial, and it is by the union of priest-craft with state-craft, that the yoke of tyranny has been often so successfully placed on the neck of man.
The slightest acquaintance with the history of modern Europe, is sufficient to afford a conviction of the truth of these observations. By whom have ancient institutions securing at least some political rights in several countries of that quarter of the globe, been abolished, and the liberties of the people utterly subverted, but by christian kings and conquerors ? Who harried the valiant people of the low countries with a war of half a century in order to reduce them to a state of the most odious oppression, but the catholic christian king of Spain? Who took up arms against the peoples representatives, in order to establish an unlimited monarchy but the blessed martyr of the English church, Charles the first, of pious memory? Who erected, in the name of the Lord, a tyranny as detestable as that which he had demolished, but the Presbyterian Cromwell? And who, by an eight year's struggle fought to trample on the necks of the American people, but the present, reigning, defender of the faith ? I mention not these facts to discredit religion:—I believe that religion had nothing to do with them:—but as the actors in them were professors of religion ; such facts are standing monuments of the folly of supposing that the profession of religion , will secure an officer created by the laws from becoming an usurper and a tyrant in defiance of law.
The history of Greece and Rome previously to the introduction of christianity affords at the same time, evidence in abundance, that a belief in revealed religion is not necessary in order to render great men, good patriots for; if the christian world has had her Alfred and her Washington; the heathen world could boast her Aristides, her Regulus and her Cato. No doubt, a natural love of justice, long habits of rectitude, and a regard to honorable fame and substantial glory, have formed such characters and preserved them in the paths of integrity. It is the possession of these qualifications, that ought chiefly to be looked for: and if we suffer ourselves to go further, and to enter into an examination of the speculative principles of a candidate for public favor; there is no saying where we are to stop. At first the mere belief of christianity may be thought sufficient: but by and by, the nature and tendency of particular systems of christianity will be examined into, and on every man's discovering or imagining that he has discovered, in the principles of his opponent something, subversive of the vital influence of the faith once delivered to the saints; he will regard the profession of his own particular creed, as equally necessary with that of revelation in general,—and the catholic, the protestant, the presbyterian and the baptist, will each consider the dogmas of his own church, as affording the only genuine security for a patriotic discharge of public duties. I know not to how great a degree of nicety Philan may already have carried his ideas on this subject;—but doubt not, there are many, who, if Mr. Adams really be as he has been reputed; an unitarian christian, would have objections to him no less insurmountable, than those which they have to Mr. Jefferson. I am not indeed informed, what may precisely be the sentiments of Mr. Jefferson:—but if he be, as Philan represents him, a deist ; the probability certainly is, that he does consider himself as "accountable to the supreme governor both of heaven and earth." That just & sublime ideas of moral duty and of the great God, have been entertained by deists must be known to every one who is conversant with the writings of Chubb, and Tindal, and Shaftesbury and others,—who without acknowledging the divinity of revelation, have at the same time perhaps been materially indebted to it for much of what is valuable in their theological speculations.
Leaving religious opinions, then, out of
the question; is it possible to hesitate to which of the two candidates for the office of president we shall give the preference? Is Mr. Adams a republican? Whence then are his extravagant and unqualified panegyrics on the English constitution, which he represents as " BEING THE MOST SOLID AND DURABLE GOVERNMENT AS WELL AS THE MOST FREE ." Whence his great mortification that the Americans had not imitated it "in giving a negative upon their legislature, to the executive power," and that they had given "the choice of some militia officers, &c. to the people?" And whence his expectations and evident hopes that they will hereafter have hereditary presidents & governors & senators ? After observing that it was very proper they should not be so at the time he was writing (viz. Jan. 7, 1787) he adds, "in future ages if the present states become great nations, rich, powerful and luxurious, as well as numerous; their own feelings and good sense would dictate to them what to do: they may make transitions to a nearer resemblance of the British constitution , by a fresh convention, without the smallest interruption to liberty." Mr. Adams indeed though we were governed by a king and a whole host of lords,—would still call America a republic. " A simple monarchy (says he) if it could in reality be what it pretends to be, a government of laws, might be justly denominated a republic . A limited monarchy , therefore, especially, when limited by two independent branches, an aristocratical and a democratical power in the constitution, may with strict propriety be called by that name." So much for Mr. Adams' republicanism. As to his "moderation and coolness," which Philan very properly regards as qualifications necessary for a president; we should be enabled to appreciate them rightly, if we were to recur to his answers to the numerous addresses lately presented to him, not to speak of his official communications to Congress, which (if we except the first) have discovered very little of that spirit of moderation which merits the applause of his fellow-citizens.
Mr. Jefferson, on the other hand, has uniformly borne a different character. Even Philan, speaks of it with approbation. Calumny herself indeed has never, that I recollect, called in question his patriotism, his love of liberty, his republicanism, his integrity, or the equanimity and moderation of his temper. He was educated a member of the church of England, but was an early advocate for the religious rights and liberties of the dissenters from that church, and in his Notes on Virginia, has most eloquently and most forcibly pleaded in favor of the removal of every restraint on the freedom of opinion and of conscience.
"Slave to no sect, he takes no private road, "But looks thro' nature up to nature's God."
I should not have trespassed so much on you, Mr. printer, had I not viewed the subject as of considerable importance. It involves, I think the honor of religion, as well as the interests of civil liberty. For my own part I am a christian, I speak of speculation merely, for as to the spirit and practice, few of us, alas! have much to boast. I am in principle a christian,—and I am sorry when I see any occasion given for a reflection which unbelievers are always ready to cast on their opponents, that they are narrow-minded & intolerant, and perpetually striving to support their cause by the terrors or the allurements of the world. It is indeed too true: but the error I am persuaded is not in the system, but in the men. The christians of Kentucky, I hope will give it no countenance.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant, A FREEMAN. Franklin county, } July 29th, 1800. }
* See the preface to the book which he whimsically entitles "A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America." † Ib. Lett. XX. ‡ Ib. Preface.
European Intelligence.
England.
LONDON, May 19.
Massena's forces in and near Genoa, inclusive of the armed Italians, are still estimated at between 20 and 25,000 men. Every thing depends on the quantity of provisions which Massena has in Genoa. He is still in hopes of reinforcements, which general Souche expects from France, on the western side of Genoa, for his relief. It is thought, however, that general Melas, after his troops shall have recovered from their fatigues, will not remain inactive, which is absolutely necessary for the conquest of Genoa.
In Bohemia and Moravia new corps of Chasseurs is forming.
Germany.
VIENNA, April 26.
(Private Correspondence.)
By several Couriers sent hither by gen. Melas we have received the following intelligence respecting the further operations of his army:
From the 13th to the 17th the engagements continued without interruption. General Massena made five different attacks upon the flower of his army. A Corps of 6000 grenadiers, led by him in person, had 300 killed and 1800 made prisoners. Massena was also in the hands of an Imperial chasseur, whom a French chasseur shot and thus liberated his General. Massena seeing that his troops were beaten in every quarter, withdrew to Genoa with 18,000 men, the remainder of his army of 29,000 men, and is now entirely blockaded. He attempted to escape by sea, but was forced by the English to return, when he made proposals to Gen. Melas to capitulate, demanding the free departure of himself and his army; his offers were rejected, and he was informed, that from the situation of affairs, a capitulation could not be granted, and that he must surrender at discretion; a courier is now hourly expected with intelligence of the surrender of Massena and the rest of his army, which is said to suffer greatly from want of provisions.
The obstinacy and inveteracy of the contending armies surpassed that which they had evinced in the battles of Novi and on the Trebbia. The loss of the French, who fought like desperate men, has been very great; but our own has likewise not been inconsiderable. By sea Admiral Lord Keith blockades Genoa in such a manner, that during the day time his fleet is always drawn up in order of battle, and at night the whole fleet (even the smallest vessels) are illuminated, and stationed in such a manner as to make it entirely impossible even for Massena to escape in person.
May 3.
(From the Court Gazette.)
"Since our last accounts, general Melas reports from his head-quarters at Sestri Ponente, under the head of 22d of April, that, after so many fatiguing marches and operations, it was his intention to grant some repose to the troops encamped before Genoa, and by throwing up entrenchments, to render his position still stronger.
"General count St. Julian, with the brigade under his command, is charged with the blockade of Savona, the ninth brigade of Stuart, which had been employed in that business, having orders to join the army.
"The English admiral, lord Keith, has sent to gen. Melas the happy intelligence, that the division of his squadron cruising off Malta had taken the French ship of the line the William Tell, of 80 guns, and 1000 men, among whom is an admiral, after a severe engagement.
Italy.
MILAN, April 26.
On the 23d the French made a sortie from Genoa, and surprised the neighboring village of Rivarolla, which they deprived of all its provisions. On the following day they were expelled from the village by the Austrians. The latter had made themselves masters of the important post of St. Maria degli Angeli, and of all the enemy's artillery at that place. A battery was raised there immediately, commanded by St. Thomaso, for St. Be-

Nigro, Lanterna, and the Molo Nuova. By taking possession of Mount Gemini the imperialists have cut off all the water from Genoa, of which necessary article that city has only a supply for a week. The scarcity of provision, increase every day, and instead of bread, a few almonds only are daily distributed among the inhabitants. Mount Diamene, a strong position near Genoa, still occupied by the French, will speedily be assailed by the Austrians, who occupy the outer-works. General Elnitz, who is stationed near Finale, has received reinforcements by sea from Leghorn, Lerici and other places; his advanced posts extend to Oneglia. Gen. Massena's army, previous to the opening of the Campaign, amounted to 30,000 men, exclusive of the corps under gen. Souche; the wrecks of that army are now at Genoa. The bombardment of that city has not yet commenced.
Admiral Keith, in a letter to general Sommariva, dated from the bay of Vado the 15th inst. says, "I send you a number of letters from the brave Admiral Keith. It appears from an intercepted correspondence, that affairs in the south of France are in a melancholy situation."
Nova-Scotia.
HALIFAX, June 24.
The private armed Schooner Eagle, capt. Nutson, which sailed from this port on a cruise on Friday the 13th inst. returned here on Thursday last, and brought in the Schooner Fly, Palmer, from St. Sebastian's (Spain) bound to N. York, for adjudication.
Letters from France found on board the Fly, dated late in April last, mention that the treaty between America and that country was progressing very fast, and would probably have been concluded, but for the indisposition of one of the commissioners. Persons were to be appointed on both sides, to enquire into the spoliations on the American trade; and the remainder of an old debt due to France, was to be applied as a compensation; the commercial connection between the two countries was to be improved; and the Americans to be put on the footing of the most favoured nation.
American Intelligence.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, July 18. OF GENOA,
A gentleman who has seen a paper of the 4th of June, received at New-York, by the Factor, informs, that it contained nothing of importance, excepting that Massena still held out in Genoa, and was under an expectation every moment of being relieved by Buonaparte.—This much is certain, that Genoa had not surrendered on the 15th May.—and as the first consul was hastening to its succour, and at the date of our last accounts within a few days march of the place, there is a strong probability that it is still in possession of the French.
Captain Darby, arrived at Salem (M.) from Naples, informs, that an English expedition, with 10,000 land forces, passed up the Straits while he was at Gibraltar; the object unknown; by some supposed to be to inspire the King of Naples with courage to return from Sicily to his ancient seat of government.
NEGOTIATION WITH FRANCE.
Mr. Williams the American consul at London, in a letter dated May 10, says, "Our last accounts from Paris do not flatter us with a speedy settlement of affairs with France. The government is occupied with more important business at present." This letter it will be observed is from a respectable source. We have reports of an opposite nature. The master of a vessel spoken at sea by the Franklin, who left Lisbon late in May, informed, that information had been there received that the negotiation was in a favorable train.
EXTRACT FROM VIENNA.
On the 12th inst. an express from Constantinople brought to the Turkish ambassador here the unexpected intelligence of the war having recommenced in Egypt. The departure of the French having met with many difficulties, the captain Pacha not arriving at Alexandria with his fleet from Constantinople, and many of the French having been massacred in Egypt, gen. Kleber unexpectedly attacked and totally defeated the army of the grand Vizier on the 17th and 18th of March, at the moment when he was preparing for his solemn entry into Cairo with 20,000 men. The bloodshed was terrible, particularly among the Turkish infantry; very few escaped; the cavalry were less unfortunate, having effected their escape by fleeing to the camp of Osman Pacha, the Kiaga, or lieutenant of the grand Vi-
zier, who soon after marched to Cairo with a strong body of troops, where he massacred several thousand French, among whom were their learned men and members of the national institute. These accounts were communicated by the Turkish ambassador to the Foreign ministers. It is added, that Murad Bey had attacked and put to the sword a division of the French army which had marched from Cairo for Alexandria, to embark for France.
July 14.
STATE OF THE BALANCES.
In the hands of the Collectors of the customs and supervisors of the revenue, at the close of the year 1799; or subject to the disposal of the Treasury, at the dates of their returns.
   Districts, Dolls. Cts.    Portsmouth, 23,422 81  Newburyport, 5,096 51  Gloucester, 264 50  Salem, 4,100 19  Marblehead, 3,764 39  Boston, 5,329 54  Plymouth, 4,739 88  Barnstable, 235 67  Nantucket, 197 31  Edgartown, 578 97  New-Bedford, 656 32  Dighton, 302 67  York, 968 19  Biddeford, 5,713 60  Portland, 9,706 38  Bath, 2,449 51  Wiscasset, 2,675 11  Waldoborough, 220 3  Penobscot, 4,679 6  Frenchman's Bay, 120 50  Machias,  Passamaquoddy, 402 33  Ipswich,  New port, 8,115 94  Providence, 5,223 77  New London, 2,837 3  Middletown, 6,966 31  New-Haven, 19,053 32  Fairfield, 2,878 82  Vermont, cash and bonds, 4,252 21  Lake Champlain, 2,075 82  Sagg Harbor, 1,208 7  New-York,  Hudson, 1,425 93  Perth Amboy,  Burlington, 1,278 89  Bridgetown, 153 89  Great Egg Harbor,  Little Egg Harbor,  Philadelphia, 3,144 5  Wilmington, D. 47,253 69  Baltimore, 39,868 73  Chester, 677 55  Oxford, 279 6  Vienna, 586 81  Havre de Grace,  Snow-Hill,  Annapolis, 1,594 80  Nottingham,  Cedar Point,  George-town, M. 31 85  Hampton, 22 47  Norfolk, 62,040 8  Bermuda Hundred, 4,330 23  York-town,  Tappahannock, 2,125 82  Yeocomico,  Dumfries,  Alexandria, 5,385 61  Foiey landing, 482 22  Cherrystone, 379 73  South Quay,  Louisville,  Palmyra, 808 79  Wilmington, N. C. 12,039 6  Newbern, 6,894 55  Washington, 3,953 20  Edenton, 14,365 62  Camden, 2,085 86  Georgetown, S. C. 1,658 9  Charleston, 35,625 59  Beaufort,  Savannah, 22,419 11  Sunbury,  Brunswick, 257 13  St. Mary's,  Hardwich,  
   Total in the hands of Collectors, 447,296 17   SUPERVISORS.  New-Hampshire, 2,030 34  Massachusetts, 13,598 30  Rhode-Island, 1,834 17  Connecticut, 10,266 51  Vermont, 384 77  New-York, 581 47  New-Jersey, 447 3  Pennsylvania, 16,697 20  Delaware, 1,393 35  Maryland, 3,696 86  Virginia, 3,594 76  Kentucky, 10,658 93  Tennessee, 2,385 46  North Carolina, including sums in the hands of the collector of Edenton, &c. 2,555 5  South Carolina, 10,928 32  
   Georgia, including the sum in the hands of the collector of Savannah, 3,899 12   Total in the hands of supervisors, 84,951 64   Total of cash in the hands of collectors after deducting drafts, &c. drawn on them prior to and unpaid on, the 31st of December, 1799, as above, 447,296 17   Do, Supervisors do. 84,951 64   Total in the hands of supervisors and collectors, 532,247 81  
Treasury department, 28th April, 1800. Extracted from the records in the office of the secretary of the Treasury. BASIL WOOD.
July 15 LIBERTY. EQUALITY. FRENCH REPUBLIC. PROCLAMATION.
Declaring in a state of blockade the ports of the southern department. WE Toussaint Louverture, general in chief of the army of St. Domingo, considering the obstinacy of the inhabitants of the southern part of St. Domingo by persisting in their revolt against the French republic: considering that addresses, proclamations, and other writings tending to open to their view the serious dangers to which the pride and the dominant spirit of Andre Rigaud is leading them, have made no impression on their hearts, hardened in crimes—that they have obstinately refused the amnesty held out to them; and finally despairing of bringing them back to their duty by forsaking their errors—Hereby declare all the ports of the Southern Departments of St. Domingo in a state of blockade, that is, from the ports of Miragoane and Acquin, to and comprehending those of Quiberon and Jeremie. We solicit all American, Spanish, and French ships of war, and all others of our allies to capture every vessel entering or going out of these ports, of whatever nation they may be, promising to the captors the amount of the captures after they shall have been condemned.
We except from this measure only all vessels going out of the southern ports aforesaid, to free themselves from the revolt of Rigaud, which circumstance, the captain, owner, or passengers shall prove. Head-Quarters, Cape Francais, 18th Floréal, (8th May,) 8th year of the French republic, one and indivisible. (Signed) TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, General in Chief.
Lexington, August 7.
A letter from Paris, dated April 25th, received by a gentleman in Boston, says, "The negotiation is in a pleasant train." Other letters from London, mention, that from the magnitude of the object it drags on heavily. A New-York Paper says, "On a minute re-examination of our files of London papers, we find the following article respecting our Commissioners under date of "Deal, May 20. "The Superb, capt. Tryal, arrived in the Downs from Charlestown, and landed her passengers at the King's Hotel. She was boarded in the Channel by a French privateer brig mounting 22 guns, and 180 men, and after looking at her papers ordered her to proceed; the French commander said that the American Commissioners had settled the difference between the two Governments, and that they would not capture any American vessels, except they had British property on board. The Superb had a cargo worth 25,000l."
Mr. Williams, the American Consul at London, in a letter dated May 10, says, "Our last accounts from Paris do not flatter us with a speedy settlement of our affairs with France. The Government is occupied with more important business at present." Extract of a letter from Washington, Georgia, dated 21st June 1800 to a gentleman in Wilmington. "Bowles is making a good deal of disturbance among the Indians, and has taken one of the Spanish forts. Our government, it is said, has given orders this
week to have 5000 of militia in readiness at a moment's warning, in consequence of an express received from Col. Hawkins, our Indian agent:—I had it from a gentleman who left Louisville on Wednesday last, who said the governor informed him that he had issued orders on that day."
Serious disturbances still continue in various parts of England, on account of the dearness of provisions. At Birmingham, in particular, the riots were so great that the Warwickshire Volunteer Cavalry were called in and obliged to fire upon the mob. All the small manufacturing towns round Birmingham and Wolverhampton, have been in a state of commotion, on account of the dearth of provisions, and the disturbances have been very serious, several lives being lost, and many persons committed for trial. At Yarmouth, Sunderland, and other places in the north, similar disturbances have occurred; and in all cases the volunteer Corps have been called in to quiet the people.
Extract of a Letter from New-Orleans dated July 15.
"In consequence of information being received here that the Indian chief, Bowles, meditated hostilities against the Spanish settlements, an expedition against him was conceived, consisting of several row galleys, a company of regular troops, and two companies of free negroes and mulattoes, in all about 300 men. It was contemplated to seize this daring general. The expedition failed; and several months elapsed, and no information as to their fortune arrived."
"At length intelligence was received, that the Spaniards had surprised Bowles, taken a number of prisoners and all his baggage. Bowles, being acquainted with the woods, effected his escape.—Since this transaction, Bowles, having collected about 300 Indians, made a formal demand of one of our principal forts (that of the Apalachees, in West Florida,) which upon his first requisition was surrendered, altho' defended by 19 pieces of cannon and 105 regular troops. The commandant of this fort was one Portell, well known formerly by the Americans trading down this river, while he commanded at New-Madrid."
"Another expedition is now preparing, the object of which is to repair the disgrace sustained in the above occurrence."
NEW-YORK, July 14. IMPORTANT.
The brig Franklin, Walker, has arrived at Boston, in 45 days from London. Her news is not so late by one day, as that received by the Trial from Liverpool.—But,
The Boston Centinel, says, that accounts from Gibraltar, to the 28th May, received there from Genoa, dated the last of April, stating that Massena found himself obliged to offer terms of capitulation; which gen. Melas would not accept; and that in consequence gen. Massena had remonstrated lord Keith on the subject. The result was not known.
(The Salem Gazette of the 8th inst. mentions the arrival of the ship Mount Vernon, Derby, from Naples and Gibraltar, the latter of which she left the 28th May. But captain Derby's not coming on shore is the editor's excuse for not giving news.)
WHEREAS my wife Sarah Reeder left my bed and board in the year 1794 without just cause and refused to return, I hereby forewarn all persons from entering into any Contract with her on my account as I will not answer the same. Given under my hand this second day of August 1800. Elijah Reeder.
WILL be exposed to sale, for cash, on Saturday the twenty-third of this present month, at the door of the Court-House in Lexington, (the sale to commence at twelve o'clock,) the plantation adjoining the town of Lexington, on which John Fowler now lives—the tract contains about 182 acres, and there are valuable improvements thereon. The above mentioned tract of land, will be sold by the subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by the said John Fowler, on the second day of December, in the year 1799, to him, for the purpose of raising the amount of a judgment obtained by the executors of James Parker dec. against the said John Fowler, and also a debt due from the said John Fowler to the subscriber.
A deed will be executed to the purchaser, with a general warranty. WILLIAM MORTON. Lexington, August 4th, 1800.

NOTICE IS hereby given, to all those whom it may concern, that I have never conveyed absolutely my right to a yellow Negro boy, named James now in the possession of John Clay of Lexington, to said Clay—that preceeding the assignment of my bill of sale for said Negro, certain conditions were to have been performed by said Clay, which remain unperformed, and the time in which the same were to have been performed is virtually elapsed—therefore he (said Negro) is not to be considered as said Clay's property. Saml. H. Woodson. *3w
PUBLIC NOTICE, To all whom it may concern, THAT we, or one of us, will attend on the first Wednesday in September next, between the hours of ten and twelve in the morning, at John Bodley's shop, near the head of Clear Creek, with the commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fayette county, in order to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall attend, & perpetuate their testimony, to establish the special calls of a military survey, made for David Bell, on the head of Shannons run, a fourth branch of South Elkhorn, including part of said creek, & if it cannot be done on that day, to continue from day to day until it can be completed; and to do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. John Bell. James Bell. August 6th 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Kennebec's Creek, a bay mare, six years old, fifteen hands high, has a small hump, both hind feet white from saddle boots, no brand, price valuable, appraised to fifteen pounds. Daniel Hickey. February 24th, 1800. N. B. There has a brand since appeared on her left shoulder, like this, A E.
JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA & BALTIMORE, AND NOW OPENING BY JOHN A. SEITZ, IN the stone house at the corner of Main and Mill Streets, formerly occupied by Seitz & Lauman, and lately by Mr. John Jordan jun. AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods; Groceries; Hard, Glass, Queens & China Wares: Also, a constant supply of Salt, Castings, Nails, Bar-Iron, &c. &c. Which will be sold cheap for CASH, or such COUN- TRY PRODUCE as may occasionally suit him. * * * Those who have accounts with the late firm of SEITZ & LAUMAN, yet unsettled, are again solicited to come forward and close them, as a delay may prove very injurious both to the debtor and creditor. Lexington, June 31, 1800.
JOHN A. SEITZ, IN addition to his former importations has received a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Amongst which are a large quantity of COFFEE, of a superior quality, MADEIRA, & WINES, PORT Complete sets of CHINA, A quantity of coarse MUSLINS, INDIA NANKEEN, WHITE ditto, CALICOES, DIMITIES, SCARLET CARDINALS, TAMBORED & JACONET MUSLINS, LADIES' POCKET BOOKS, PATENT SILK HOSE, RAW ditto, COTTON HOSE, &c. &c. All of which he will sell at the most reduced prices. Lexington, Sept. 1, 1800.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. July Term, 1800. Washington District, etc. Thomas Forman, Complainant. Against James Allen, Robert Meek and Mary his wife, James Wood & Mary his wife, John Wood and Mary his wife, and Alexander Smith & Anne his wife, are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered, that they appear here on the third day of our next November term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court house in Mason county, and that this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, one posted up at the front door of the court house in Winchester, and one other published at the door of the stone meeting house on Howard's creek, some Sunday immediately after divine service. (A Copy.) Teste Francis Taylor, C.W.D.C. TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Licking river, Montgomery county, a yellow bay horse, about 14 hands three inches high, has a blaze down his face, his two hind feet white, some saddle spots on his back, a blemish in his near eye, branded on the near shoulder IC, judged to be 15 or 16 years old; appraised to 71. DAVID BRINSON.
NOTICE, THE commissioners appointed by the County court of Fayette, by virtue of the act entitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts to ascertain the boundaries of, and for processioning lands," to perpetuate testimony respecting the following entry, to wit: "Richard Masterson enters 22,277 1-2 acres on treasury warrant No. 19,465, to be laid off twice as long as wide, to include a Mulberry-tree marked thus TF and two Hickories with four chops in each, to include the said three marked trees, near the centre thereof the said trees standing on the hunters' trace, leading from Bryant's station, over to the waters of Hinkton, on the dividing ridge, between the waters of Hinkton and the waters of Elkhorn, beginning 1490 poles south west from the above marked trees, running thence north 1334 poles, thence east 2668 poles, thence south 1334, thence west to the beginning for quantity"—will meet at the house of Peter Moore, on the 15th of August next, on the said dividing ridge, and from thence proceed to the special calls of said entry, to perpetuate the testimony of witnesses respecting the same, and do such other things as are necessary, and directed by the said act. ROBERT JOHNSON & OTHERS, Assignees of Richard Masterson. July 31st, 1800. N. B. The TF is joined together.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. July Term, 1800. Washington District, etc. Thomas Forman, Complainant, Against Thomas Sanders, Defendant. IN CHANCERY. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the Defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered, that he appear here on the third day of our next November term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in the Kentucky Gazette, another posted at the door of the court house in Mason county, and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington. (A Copy.) Teste Francis Taylor, C.W.D.C.
The Copartnership of ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT, HAVING been dissolved by mutual consent—it is absolutely necessary for all persons indebted to said firm, to make immediate payment to JOHN W. HUNT, who is properly authorized to settle the accounts of said firm. All those to whom they are indebted are requested to bring forward their accounts for payment. G.W. TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Licking, near the mouth of Beaver, in Montgomery county, a brown Mare, thirteen and a half hands high, supposed to be eleven years old, a natural pacer, her near eye out, branded on the buttock B; appraised to 41. 10s. DAVID BRINSON. June 6, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near Bramble's lick, Clark county, one bay horse, 8 or 9 years old, 15 hands high, with a star & hump, his off hind foot white, appraised to 151. Stephen Dooly. May 25th, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I shall attend with the commissioners of Montgomery county, on Red river, on the 22nd day of August, at a place known by the name of the Fifth lick, in order to perpetuate testimony respecting the establishment of a certain tract of land, entered in the name of Joseph Collins, on a treasury warrant, containing four hundred acres, beginning at said lick, running south, crossing Red river, four hundred poles, thence east for quantity; and do such other things as shall be thought necessary, &c. James Sweeny. 18th July, 1800.
CLARKE COUNTY, to wit. June, Court Quarter Sessions, 1800. Stephen Kelly, complainant, against John Mitchell, defendant, In Chancery. THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law & the rules of this court & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 1st day of our next September term & answer the complainant's bill, or the same shall be taken pro confesso: That a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, one posted up at the front door of the court house in Winchester, and one other published at the door of the stone meeting house on Howard's creek, some Sunday immediately after divine service. A Copy. Teste. Micah Taul, D. C.
AN EASY METHOD WITH THE DEISTS. ALSO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY DEMONSTRATED.
PROPOSALS FOR carrying the mails of the United States, on the following post roads, will be received at the general post office, in Washington city, until the 15th day of August next, inclusive. As several persons have been in the habit of attending personally at this office for the purpose of handing in proposals, it is proper to mention that such attendance is no way useful, as the business can be conveniently performed by letter. IN KENTUCKY. 42. From Danville, by Stanford, to Lancaster, once a week. Leave Danville every Tuesday, at 8 A. M., and arrive at Lancaster by 3 P. M. Leave Lancaster every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Danville by 4 P. M. 43. From Lexington, by Clarke C. H. Montgomery C. H. and Fleming C. H. to Washington, once in two weeks. Leave Washington every other Saturday, by 8 A. M. and arrive at Lexington on Monday, at 8 A. M. Leave Lexington every other Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Friday by 4 P. M. 44. From Frankfort by Shelbyville, Bardstown, Hardin C. H. and Logan C. H. to Robinson C. H. in Tennessee once in two weeks. Leave Frankfort every other Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Robinson C. H. on Friday by 6 P. M. Returning, Leave Robinson C. H. every other Saturday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Frankfort the next Thursday by noon. 45. From Logan C. H. by Christian C. H. Livingston C. H. and Henderson C. H. to Muhlenberg C. H. once in two weeks. Leave Logan C. H. every other at A. M. and arrive at Muhlenberg C. H. the next by P. M. Leave Muhlenberg C. H. every other at A. M. and arrive at Logan C. H. the next by P. M. 46. From Logan C. H. by Warren C. H. and Barren C. H. to Greene C. H. once in two weeks. Leave Logan C. H. every other at A. M. and arrive at Greene C. H. on by P. M. Leave Greene C. H. every other at A. M. and arrive at Logan C. H. on by P. M.
NOTES. Note 1. The Postmaster General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every fifteen minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contracts the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of 5 dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails: and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument. Note 5. Should any person, making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract. Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year.—Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the month of January, April, July and October. Note 7. The contracts for the the above routes are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and are to continue in force until the 1st of October, 1802.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Postmaster General. GENERAL POST-OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, June 24, 1800. G.W. PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE GENERAL INSTRUCTOR: OR THE Office, Duty & Authority, OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, SHERIFFS, CORONERS & CONSTABLES, IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY; With precedents suited to every case that can possibly arise in either of those offices, under the laws now in force, with references to the laws out of which they do arise. There will be given in this work, upwards of 200, Precedents; consisting of Forms of Attachments, Bonds in Special Cases, Bail, Challenges, Charges, Executions, Examinations, Informations, Inquiries, Indictments, Judgments, Mittimus, Oaths, Records, Recognizances, Subpenas, Warrants, &c. together with the Explanation of several Writs and Law Terms. To which will be added, Maximus & General Rules, Actions & Remedies.
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JUST PUBLISHED, And For Sale at this Office, VOYAGES, ADVENTURES, & SITUATION of the FRENCH EMIGRANTS, From the year '89 to '99, And will serve as an epitome of the history of the French Revolution. BY A LADY. * * * Subscribers to the above work, will please apply at this office for their copies.
KENTUCKY LAWS. LATELY PUBLISHED, and for sale at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette [bound] Price 24s. AN EDITION OF THE LAWS OF KENTUCKY, Comprehending those of a GENERAL NATURE, now in force, and which have been acted on by the Legislature thereof. TOGETHER WITH A COPIOUS INDEX, And a list of Local and Private Laws. TO WHICH IS PREFIXED, The Constitution of the United States, With the Amendments, The Act of Separation from Virginia, AND The Constitutions of Kentucky BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
LONDON, June 2. Our Plymouth letter of this day states the arrival of the Havic sloop of war, capt. Bartholomew, who had fallen in with a frigate, from which he had learned that the combined fleets were under sail on Tuesday last, and that 13 sail of them were compleatly out of Brest harbor, and the remainder getting out as fast as possible. As the Channel fleet passed Plymouth on Tuesday, and the squadron in Cawland bay were ordered out immediately, there is every reason to hope that our force would come up with them, and we believe no one entertains any doubt as to the result of such a meeting.
NEW-YORK, July 17. Latest from Europe. Yesterday evening arrived at this port the ship Factor, Capt Kemp, 38 days from London. We have been put in possession of English papers to the 5th of June—several days the latest.
Our first attention was directed towards the pending Negotiation with France; but have not been able to discover a single article relating to that important business. FREDEIRCKSBURGH, July 22. The ship Rose, from Guernsey, arrived at New-York, brings dispatches from the American Envoys at Paris to the Secretary of State. The Negotiation we are informed is in a state of forwardness; and that the greatest harmony prevailed between the commissioners of the two powers. Genoa had not surrendered the 15 May. A Paris paper of May 23rd says, "Vienna letters announce, that Kleber has entirely defeated the army of the Grand Vizier. This unexpected intelligence is given as certain. The French army of the Rhine it appears is still successful, and advancing.
CHARLESTON, July 7. The Hamburg ship Johanna, captain Khron, arrived yesterday, in 38 days from Lisbon. Captain Khron informs, that authentic intelligence had been received at Lisbon of the surrender of Genoa, with the French army under Massena, to the Austrians. The loss of the Austrians was stated to be about 12,000, and that of the French about 10,000. Genoa was taken by storm.
The Johanna left Lisbon the 28th of May; the day before, capt. K. was informed by the second lieutenant of the British frigate Flora, just arrived from a cruise, that she had passed an American frigate, with a French 44 gun frigate her prize, bound to Falmouth; the French frigate was reported to have been captured off Cape Finisterre, the American to have been the one which carried out our envoys. (If the information of the naval engagement has any foundation, it must have been the Portsmouth frigate, Capt. M'Neil, which carried out dispatches to our Envoys.)
NORFOLK, July 12. SHIP NEWS BALTIMORE'S PRIZE. Yesterday arrived here the French Privateer ship Emanuel, prize to the U. States ship of war Baltimore, capt. W. Cooper. She was captured on the 21st June about 8 leagues from St. Croix, while on her passage from Guadalupe to St. Thomas's, after a chase of nine hours, and immediately dispatched for this port. From Mr. Merrihew, the officer in charge of the prize, we learn, that a fleet of about 26 or 28 sail were to leave St. Thomas's, the 24th ult. bound home under convoy of the Adams frigate, capt. Morris. The U. S. frigate General Greene, capt. Perry, was reported last evening to have anchored in the roads; she is from the Havana.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
ERIN'S GREEN LAND.
A NEW PATRIOTIC SONG.
Tune: LOGIE OF BOUCHAN.
YE sons of Hibernia, assert your birth rights, For Freedom, for Union, for liberty fight, No longer in Erin let bigotry reign, No longer let factions your Union restrain.
CHORUS.
Oh! Erin forever, Oh! Erin's the land Where freedom and union shall go hand in hand. Oppress'd by disunion the North first unites. In union fraternal the West now delights: In the East like the Sun its radiance you see, When the South shall unite then Erin is free.
CHORUS.
Oh! freedom forever, Oh! freedom for me, May we cease to exist, when we cease to be free. Oh, Union, how social! Oh, Union, how rare! In which all religion may equally share: That unites in one cause the rich and the poor, Makes the fate of our tyrants decided and sure,
CHORUS.
Oh, Union forever, Oh, Union's a rock; The force of our tyrants forever shall mock. Tho' perjury doom'd thee, Oh, Ours, to thy grave, Thy blood to our union more energy gave For union's a current, impede but its course, Far and wide it extends, and resists its force.
CHORUS.
Ye sons of Hibernia, then join hand in hand, To chase our oppressors from Erin's green land.
*A brave but unfortunate man, whose life was lost by a pistol shot by a person named Whelan.
ANECDOTE.
During the seven years' war an alchy- mist came to Prince Ferdinand of Brun- swick, and told him, that if he chose, he could convert iron into gold. "No" re- plied the duke, "that won't do: I make use of iron to fight agait the French; and in regard to gold I am supplied with that by England. But, as my soldiers have con- sumed all their provisions, if you can con- vert mice and rats into sheep and oxen I have no objections to treat with you."
ALEXANDER PARKER,
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and open- ed at his store in Lexington, opposite the court house, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Queens, China and Glass Ware, which he will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH.
Lexington, April 18, 1800.
N. B. In the above assortment, there are the best of Sherry, Port, and Rhenish Wines, the best of Lime Juice, Spirits and French Brandy, like wife Boulting Clothes, Silks and Muslins assorted, HOLLING HOES, and cut Nails assorted, sickles, English & Dutch scythes, Red Wood, Paints and Brushes, beet Flax in bales, Sheet Copper, and Tub-mill Irons.
GINSENG.
WANTED to purchase a few thousand pounds of clean, dry and well picked GINSENG. Apply at the store of
John Jordan jun.
Who has for sale several valuable tracts of LAND, in this state—also in the Territory North West of the Ohio. Lexington, 3d February, 1800.
GINSENG.
WISH to purchase twenty thousand pounds of clean well dried Merchandise
GINSENG.
Either in small parcels or packed in good tight bar- rels, I would recommend to persons who can procure considerable quantities to apply and contract for the same.
I have just received an additional my assortment of Merchandise which will be sold at the most reduced prices, for cash, Ginseng, country Sugar, and Linen.
William Weiss.
Lexington, 20th May, 1800.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAMUEL & GEORGE TROTTER,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, at their store on Main Street, Lexington,
A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
MERCHANDIZE,
CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery, Wines, Groceries, Tin, Glass, China & Queens- Ware, Bar Iron, Steel, Nails of all si- zes, &c. &c.
Which they are determined to sell on the very low- est terms for CASH IN HAND, but no credit can possibly be given.
N. B. Also for sale a quantity of SALT & COTTON. Lexington, July 1800.
BLANK DEEDS,
For sale at this Office.
DANVILLE DISTRICT, sc.
May Term, 1800.
Thomas Kennally, Jr. complainant, against Thomas Kennally, Sr. defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appear- ance herein agreeably to law 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 counsel, it is ordered that he do appear here on the 3d. day of the next August term, and answer the com- plainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forth- with inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, another copy be posted up at the court house, door a third copy published at the Danville Meeting house, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A copy. Teste, Willis Green, C. D. D. C. * Bw
WASHINGTON COUNTY, sc.
June Quarterly Court, 1800.
James McElroy, complainant, against John Brown, defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satis- faction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—on the motion of the com- plainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he appear here on the first Tuesday in August next, and an- swer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Kentucky papers for two months successively, and published at the Baptist meeting-house near Robert Chan- dler's some Sunday immediately after divine ser- vice, and also a copy to be posted up at the door of the court-house in Washington county.
A Copy. Teste, John Reed C. W. D. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Ohio County.
Aquila Field,
vs.
James Cornick, and Elizer Morgan,
In Chancery.
SATISFACTORY proof being made to this court that the defendant James Cornick is not an in- habitant of this state, on the motion of the com- plainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defen- dant do appear here on the first day of our Novem- ber court next, to answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Ga- zette, for two months successively, that another copy be set up on the court house door in this county, and another copy be posted up at the house door of John Atherton some Sunday immediately after divine service.
A Copy. Teste, Aquila Field, C. Q. C.
FOR SALE,
FIVE HUNDRED acres of land on the waters of Slate, or Lulbugrue, in Clarke county.
Also 195 acres near the above.
400 acres on Green river, about 16 miles from
Lincoln court house.
About 300 acres Big Brush creek, Greene county.
About 400 acres on and near the road from Har- rodsburg, to Frankfort, near Grays Horse Mill.
For terms apply to the subscriber, in Jessamine coun- ty.
April 9th, 1799. Samuel McDowell.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to sell six or seven likely young NE- GRO BOYS and MEN. For terms apply to him at his farm, four miles from Lexington, on Strade's road.
12th May, 1800. Thos. Hart jun.
N. BURROWES
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general that he has removed from the brick house adjoining Mr. J. Jordan, and Messrs. S. & G. Trotter, to the brick house opposite the court house and next door above Mr. A. Parker—where he has in addition to his former assortment, Haa- Crockery and Glass Wares, also complete sets of China Tea Ware.
N. B. Those indebted are requested to make im- mediate payment, as I shall shortly start for Phila- delphia.
12 Lexington, 10th May, 1800.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of Cornelle Beatty & Co. is now dissolved by mutual consent; and as the subscriber will be absent from this place for some time, he requests all persons indebted to the above firm to call and settle the balance of their accounts with A. Beatty, who is fully authorized to receive them. Those who neglect this notice, may be as- sured that more effectual steps will be taken to com- pel payment.
Lexington, July 5, 1800. C. Beatty.
STOLEN last night from the subscriber living near Bryan's station, a bay mare, 4 years old last spring, upwards of 15 hands high, shod before, has a number of scars on the rump occasioned by the bite of a horse, and her sides a little chafed with the gears her hoofs much scarred by being corked last winter, natural trotter and walks fast, she is branded on the near jaw, shoulder and buttock K, whoever delivers said mare to the subscriber shall be handsomely re- warded, besides what the law allows.
July 10th 1800. John Rogers.
ALL those who have in their hands, subscription papers for publishing the General Instructor, are requested to forward them to this office, in order to enable the editor to ascertain the num- ber of subscribers to that work, and there- by determine whether it will be printed.
BLANK BOOKS,
Of any description, may be had at this Office on the shortest notice.
16 LANDS TO SELL.
At a Reasonable Price, viz.
1836 3/4 acres, in Montgomery county, bound- ed on the south by Red river, on the north by Beaver creek, and a branch of Slate, the tract includes the whole Indian creek and its branches which afford many seats for mills, it is well timbered and water- ed with a great number of never failing springs be- sides Indian creek, its soil is very fertile for cul- tivation tho' broken, it is intermixed with fine bot- toms, with a little trouble and a small expence val- uable profits out of cultivation may be got in some part of the tract. The title is untroubled.
11646 1/3 acres, on the north side of the North fork of Kentucky river about 8 miles above the mouth, running up the river with the meanders there- of 1100 poles when reduced to a straight line, the soil pretty level and rich. The title indisputable.
2367 1/2 acres, on the waters of the North fork of Rock-Castle river, Madison county.
320 acres, in Garrard county on White Oak run opposite the mouth of Hickman creek, the road to Danville crosses the tract N. E. & S. W. about a 3 of a mile, it is of a very early entry.
418 acres, military land on the bank of Cumber- land river joining the town of Clarksville well wa- tered and timbered.
46 town lots and out lots in the said town of Clarksville.
600 acres, of land in several small grants reserved by the state of Virginia, and confirmed by two acts of Congress, lying on the bank of the river Kaskaskia, near the town of the same name, territory N. W. of the Ohio.
200 acres, military land in the Illinois grant N. W. of the Ohio, 918 poles from the river and opposite 18 miles from a which lies about 25 miles above Loui- ville, the tract is not far from a flourishing settle- ment in the grant.
N. B. Negroes, Produce, Merchandize, Lots & Houses in Lexington, Paris or Danville will be taken in part; a good plantation between Lexington and Mount Sterling will command a profitable bargain for the purchaser of a considerable quantity of said lands. For further information apply to
P. D. Robert, Highstreet Lexington.
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17 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April 21, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of the act of congress, passed on the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and titled "An act in addition to an act, intitled, an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the Society of the United Brethren, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen," as follows:
1st. All the fractional parts of the quarter town- ships adjoining to the Indian boundary line of the state of Kentucky, as fixed in said act, except the frac- tional quarter townships, number four in township number seven of range number twenty. Also, all the fractional parts of the quarter townships ad- joining to the river Scioto, except the quarter town- ships number one and four, in township number one of range number sixteen; the quarter townships number two and three of township number three, in range number nineteen; and the quarter townships number one and four in township number five, in range number twenty; together with the 50 quarter townships hereafter described, are referred to below, for the original holders of warrants granted for military services, or their heirs, in lots of one hundred acres, pursuant to the act above recited.
2d. The following is a description of the 50 quar- ter townships referred to in the preceding article and which were designated by lot in the presence of the secretary of state, pursuant to the act above recited.
   Range. Township. Q. Town. Range. Township. Q. Town. Range. Township. Q. Town. Range. Township. Q. Town.    1 1 1 6 2 1 10 1 1 15 1 1  1 8 2 6 2 2 10 1 2 15 1 2  1 10 4 6 2 3 10 1 3 15 1 3  1 2 3 6 2 4 10 1 4 15 1 4  1 3 4 6 2 5 10 1 5 15 1 5  1 5 1 6 2 6 10 1 6 15 1 6  1 7 1 6 2 7 10 1 7 15 1 7  1 7 2 6 2 8 10 1 8 15 1 8  1 8 4 6 2 9 10 1 9 15 1 9  1 10 3 6 2 10 10 1 10 15 1 10  1 3 3 6 2 11 10 1 11 15 1 11  1 7 1 6 2 12 10 1 12 15 1 12  1 9 1 6 2 13 10 1 13 15 1 13  1 1 3 6 2 14 10 1 14 15 1 14  
3d. All the lands in each of the above fifty quar- ter townships, and in the fractional parts of quarter townships before described, have been divided upon the respective plats thereof, as returned by the sur- veyor general, into as many lots of one hundred a- cres each, as the quantity such quarter township or fraction is stated to contain will admit, in the man- ner pointed out and required by the above recited act.
4th. The plats divided as aforesaid into lots of one hundred acres, are deposited in the office of the register of the treasury where the locations are to be made; and upon surrendering the warrants which shall be thus located, patents will be issued in the man- ner and upon the conditions prescribed by law.
Given under my hand at Philadel- phia the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Secretary of the Treasury.
April 28.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in the county of Clark, Coppes Bottom, on the Ken- tucky river, one bay mare, 4 years old, 18 hands high, the near hind foot white, and a long blaze in her face, no other mark or brand perceivable, ap- praised to $4.
June 12, 1800. Jeremiah King.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this office, (by the gross dozen or single,) A PRIMER,
(On an entire new plan.)
Calculated to TEACH CHILDREN the dif- ferent sounds of all the letters, with more ease to the TEACHER, than any heretofore published.
WINCHESTER'S DIALOGUES ON UNIVERSAL RESTORATION
For sale at this office, price 3s.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.
THOSE indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to discharge their respective accounts. Those who neglect to comply with this notice previ- ous to the 20th of next month, are in- formed that suits will be commenced a- gainst them without discrimination.
Robert Barr. March 12, 1800.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
July Term 1800.
Washington District, sc.
Henry Lee, Complainant,
Against
Charles Morgan, Wm. Ward, Wm. Wood, Simon Kenton, & Elizabeth Fox, Mary Fox, Arthur Fox & Ma- tilda Fox, heirs and representatives of Arthur Fox deceased,
IN CHANCERY.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants William Ward, William Wood and Simon Kenton, are not inhabitants of this commonwealth— on the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered, that they appear here on the third day of our next No- vember term, and answer the complain- ant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in the Kentucky Gazette, another posted at the door of the court house in Mason county, and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Baptist meet- ing house in Washington.
(A Copy.) Teste, Francis Taylor, C.W.D.C.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Jessamine county, a black Mare, about eight years old, about fourteen hands high, a small slit in the right ear, branded S appraised to eight pounds.
WILL. HUGHES. April 21, 1800.
ON the 4th Monday in August next, will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit till the first day of next October, the purchaser giving bond and security, the right and title which the subscriber holds by deed from Robert Mearns, who held by deed from Wm. Bell, in whose name the same was entered, surveyed, and patented, SEVEN THOUSAND, NINE HUN- DRED, EIGHTY-SEVEN AND AN HALF ACRES OF
LAND on Big Sandy. The conveyance to the purchaser will be with a special warranty only, and no money returned in any event of loss, it being intended that the purchaser shall run the risk of all inter- fering claims.
H. Marshall. July 18th, 1800.
FOUND
IN my inclosure about two weeks ago, a Bay Horse, saddle and bridle, the horse round shod, Spanish brood, the owner by proving property and paying charges may have them again by applica- tion to
R. Patterson. Lexington, July 26th, 1800.
NOTICE.
SHALL attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Fleming, on the 15th day of August next, to take depositions to perpetuate testimony, to establish the special calls of an entry and survey, of 2000 acres, on Fleming's fork of Licking, made in the name William Ward, assignee of David Robinson, and surveyed for said William Ward, beginning one and one-half miles above Fleming, lying upon said Fleming's fork, where stands a large many forked Elm, and extending up both sides of said fork for quantity—and also to proceed to do such o- ther things as may be deemed necessary and ac- cording to law.
James Ward. July 23d 1800.
CLARKE COUNTY, sc.
June Court of Quarter Sessions, 1800
James Tinley, Complainant,
vs.

ations aforesaid shall be paid out of any monies in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated. Appropriations how to be paid.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 24th, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
An ACT to authorize the President of the United States to accept, for the United States, a Cession of jurisdiction of the territory west of Pennsylvania, commonly called the Western Reserve of Connecticut.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized to execute and deliver letters patent in the name and behalf of the United States, to the governor of the state of Connecticut for the time being, for the use and benefit of the persons holding and claiming under the state of Connecticut, their heirs and assigns for ever, whereby all the right, title, interest and estate of the United States, to the soil of that tract of land lying west of the west line of Pennsylvania, as claimed by the state of Pennsylvania, and as the same has been actually settled, ascertained and run in conformity to an agreement between the said state of Pennsylvania and the state of Virginia, and extending from said line westward one hundred and twenty statute miles in length and in breadth throughout the said limits in length, from the completion of the forty-first degree of north latitude until it comes to forty-two degrees and two minutes north latitude, including all that territory commonly called the Western Reserve of Connecticut, and which was excepted by said state of Connecticut out of the cession by the said state heretofore made to the United States, and accepted by a resolution of Congress of the fourteenth of September, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, shall be released and conveyed as aforesaid to the said governor of Connecticut, and his successors in said office, for ever, for the purpose of quieting the grantees and purchasers under said state of Connecticut, and confirming their titles to the soil of the said tract of land.
The President may issue letters patent releasing the right of the U. S. to the soil of the western reserve.
Provided however, That such letters patent shall not be executed and delivered, unless the state of Connecticut shall, within eight months from passing this act, by a legislative act renounce forever for the use and benefit of the United States, and of the several individual states who may be therein concerned respectively and of all those deriving claims or titles from them or any of them, all territorial and jurisdictional claims whatever, under any grant, charter or charters whatever, to the soil and jurisdiction of any and all lands whatever lying west.
Provided, Connecticut shall cede to the U. S. certain western lands;

for defraying the expenses incident to the furnishing of the said apartments, offices, and committee rooms, and to the removal of the books, papers, and records belonging to the said offices respectively, there shall be, and hereby is appropriated a sum not exceeding nine thousand dollars.
Foot-ways to be made.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That for the greater convenience of the members of both houses of Congress in attending their duty in the said city of Washington, and the greater facility of communication between the various departments and offices of the government, there shall be made foot-ways in the said city in suitable places and directions; and that the said foot-ways shall be made by the commissioners of the said city, under the direction of the secretaries of the four executive departments of the United States, who, or any three of whom, shall forthwith take order therefor, and in such manner, at such places, and in such directions as they or any three of them shall judge most proper for the purposes aforesaid, and shall appoint; and that if the said secretaries, or any three of them, shall find on examination that there is not in the hands of the said commissioners a sum sufficient for making the said foot-ways, over and above what may have been destined by the said commissioners, or may, in the opinion of the said secretaries, or any three of them, be necessary for the accomplishment of other objects necessary for the accommodation of the government, or its removal as aforesaid, then the said secretaries, or any three of them, shall be and hereby are authorised and required to draw out of the Treasury of the United States, and apply to the purpose of making the said foot-ways, any sum which may be necessary therefor, not exceeding ten thousand dollars; which sum is hereby appropriated for the said purpose. And all the lots in the city of Washington, now vested in the said commissioners, or in trustees in any manner for the use of the United States, and now remaining unsold, excepting those set apart for public purposes, shall be and are hereby declared and made chargeable with the re-payment of the said sum of ten thousand dollars, which shall be advanced in pursuance of this act, and the interest accruing thereon.
Purchase of books.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That for the purchase of such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress at the said city of Washington, and for fitting up a suitable apartment for containing them and for placing them therein, the sum of five thousand dollars shall be and hereby is appropriated; and that the said purchase shall be made by the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, pursuant to such directions as shall be given, and such catalogue as shall be furnished by a joint committee of both houses of Congress to be appointed for that purpose; and that the said books shall be placed in one suitable apartment in the capitol in the said city, for the use of both houses of Congress and the members thereof, according to such regulations as the committee aforesaid shall devise and establish.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the several appropri-

thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies which may be in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate,
APPROVED—April 29, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States. 
CHAPTER XL.
An ACT supplementary to the laws now in force, fixing the compensations of the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Sec. 1. B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That from and after the thirty first day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives, hereinafter mentioned, shall be, and hereby are entitled to receive, in addition to their compensations as now fixed by law, the following sums, that is to say: The Secretary of the Senate, and Clerk of the House of Representatives, two hundred and fifty dollars each, in addition to their salaries as at present established by law; and each of their principal and engrossing clerks, in addition to their per diem allowance as established by law, two hundred dollars per annum.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the sergeant at arms of the senate, who also performs the duty of door-keeper, the sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives, and the door-keeper of the House of Representatives, shall be and hereby are entitled to receive five hundred dollars per annum each, and two dollars a day during the session; and the assistant door-keepers of the Senate and House of Representatives four hundred and fifty dollars per annum each, and two dollars per day during the session, in lieu of the compensations heretofore established by law, which compensations shall commence from the commencement of the present session.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That this act shall continue in force for and during the term of two years and no longer.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 2, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.

should be more than sufficient, the surplus shall be applied to the making of further provision for the comfort of the disabled officers, seamen, and marines, and for such as, though not disabled, may merit by their bravery, or long and faithful services, the gratitude of their country.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the said fund shall be under the management and direction of the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of War, for the time being, who are hereby authorised to receive any sums to which the United States may be entitled from the sale of prizes, and employ and invest the same, and the interest arising therefrom, in any manner which a majority of them may deem most advantageous: And it shall be the duty of the said commissioners to lay before Congress, annually, in the first week of their session, a minute statement of their proceedings relative to the management of said fund.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That the act passed the second day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, entitled "An act for the government of the navy of the United States," from and after the first day of June next, shall be and hereby is repealed. Repeal of the former act.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 23d, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
An ACT respecting the Mints.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That a sum equal to the amount of the cents and half cents, which shall have been coined at the mint, and delivered to the Treasurer of the United States, subsequent to the third day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of copper for the further coinage of cents and half cents; and that a sum equal to the amount of cents and half cents, which shall be hereafter coined at the mint, and delivered to the Treasurer of the United States in any one year, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the annual purchase of copper for the coinage of cents and half cents, which sums shall be payable out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Appropriation for the purchase of copper.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That there shall be retained from every deposit in the mint, of gold or silver bullion be- Part of bullion deposited, to be

CHAPTER XXXIX.
An ACT to provide for re-building the light house at New-London; for the support of a light house at Clark's Point; for the erection and support of a light house at Wigwam Point, and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, there shall be purchased for the use of the United States, so much land contiguous to their territory, now occupied for the light house at New-London, as shall be sufficient for vaults and any other purpose, necessary for the better support of the said light house: Provided , That the legislature of the state of Connecticut shall cede to the United States the jurisdiction of such additional territory.
Light house at N. Lon- don.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorized, at his discretion, to procure a new lanthorn with suitable distinctions, and to erect convenient vaults to be erected, and the said light house at New-London to be rebuilt.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the light house lately erected at Clark's Point, so called, at the entrance of Accushnet river, within the town of New-Bedford, in the state of Massachusetts, shall and may be supported at the expence of the United States: And the secretary of the Treasury shall and may appoint a keeper thereof, and take further order respecting the same as in other cases: Provided , that the property and jurisdiction of the said light house, and sufficient territory for the accommodation thereof shall be fully ceded and legally vested in the United States.
Light house at Clark's Point.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, there shall be provided and maintained at the expence of the United States, not exceeding six buoys to be placed within Buzzard's Bay, upon the most dangerous ledges there, in such manner as the safety of navigation in that bay requires.
Buoys to be placed with- in Buzzard's Bay.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a sufficient light house to be erected on Wigwam Point, so called within the town of Gloucester in the state of Massachusetts, where it will best serve the purpose of discovering the entrance of Anesquam harbour, and to appoint a keeper, and otherwise to provide for the support of such light house at the expence of the United States. Provided , That sufficient land for the accommodation of such light house, together with the jurisdiction thereof, shall be duly and legally granted to and vested in the United States.
Light house to be erect- ed on Wig- wam Point.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That there shall be and hereby are appropriated for providing the said buoys, a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars, and for the erection of the said light house at Wigwam Point, a sum not exceeding two
Appropria- tion.

retained, for low the standard of the United States, such sum as shall be equivalent to the expense incurred in refining the same, and an accurate account of such expense on every such deposit shall be kept, and of the sums retained on account of the same, which shall be accounted for by the Treasurer of the Mint, with the Treasury of the United States,
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 24, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXXV.
An ACT to continue in force the act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That an act passed on the fifth day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, intitled “An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States,” and which by the tenth section thereof was limited to continue in force for and during the term of two years from passing the same, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer; and which said act was, by an act passed on the second day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, intitled “An act to continue in force for a limited time, the act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States,” further continued in force for two years from the said second day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, shall continue and be in force without limitation of time, anything in any act to the contrary notwithstanding.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 24, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.

ward, north-westward, and south-westward of those counties in the state of Connecticut, which are bounded westwardly by the eastern line of the state of New-York, as ascertained by agreement between Connecticut and New-York in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty-three, excepting only from such renunciation the claim of said state of Connecticut, and of those claiming from or under the said state, to the soil of said tract of land herein described under the name of the Western Reserve of Connecticut.
and execute a deed re- linquishing her jurisdic- tional claim to the west- ern reserve.
Saving of certain con- structions.
And provided also , That the said state of Connecticut shall, within the said eight months from and after passing this act, by the agent or agents of said state, duly authorized by the legislature thereof, execute and deliver to the acceptance of the President of the United States, a deed expressly releasing to the United States the jurisdictional claim of the said state of Connecticut, to the said tract of land herein described under the name of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, and shall deposit an exemplification of said act of renunciation, under the seal of the said state of Connecticut, together with said deed releasing said jurisdiction, in the office of the Department of State of the United States, which deed of cession when so deposited shall vest the jurisdiction of said territory in the United States: Provided , That neither this act, nor any thing contained therein, shall be construed so as in any manner to draw into question the conclusive settlement of the dispute between Pennsylvania and Connecticut, by the decree of the Federal Court at Trenton, nor to impair the right of Pennsylvania or any other state, or of any person or persons claiming under that or any other state, in any existing dispute concerning the right either of soil or of jurisdiction, with the state of Connecticut, or with any person or persons claiming under the state of Connecticut: And provided also , That nothing herein contained shall be construed in any manner to pledge the United States for the extinguishment of the Indian title to the said lands, or further than merely to pass the title of the United States thereto.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice president of the United States, and President of the Senate,
APPROVED—April 28, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.

CHAPTER XXXVI.
An ACT to repeal the act laying duties on mills and implements employed in the manufacture of snuff.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the act, intitled "An act to alter and amend the act, intitled 'An act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar,'" passed on the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as imposes a duty upon mills and implements employed in the manufacture of snuff, or allows a drawback upon the exportation of snuff manufactured within the United States, shall be, and the same hereby is repealed.
THEODORE SEDGWICK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TH: JEFFERSON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 24th, A. D. 1800.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
CHAPTER XXXVII.
An ACT to make further provision for the removal and accommodation of the Government of the United States.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States shall be, and hereby is authorised and empowered, to direct the various offices belonging to the several executive departments of the United States, to be removed to the city of Washington, at any time that he shall judge proper, after the adjournment of the present session of Congress, and before the time heretofore appointed by law for such removal.
President may direct the removal of the offi- ces, &c.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of providing furniture for the house erected in the city of Washington, for the accommodation of the President of the United States, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars be expended, under the direction of the heads of the several departments of State, of the Treasury, of War, and of the Navy.
Providing of furniture for the Presi- dent's house,
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That for the suitable accommodation of Congress at the city of Washington, the Secretaries of the four executive departments, or any three of them, shall be, and hereby are authorized and directed to cause suitable furniture to be forthwith provided for the apartments, which are to be occupied in the capitol at the said city, by the two houses respectively, and for the offices and committee rooms of each; and to cause the said apartments, offices and committee rooms to be furnished in a suitable manner, so as to be ready for the reception of Congress on the day fixed by law for the removal of the government to the said city; and that
and for the capitol,