The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1793-08-24 00:00:00

Kentucky Gazette.
NUMB XLIX
Quicquid agunt homines—nostri farrago libelli. Juv. Sat. 8. v. 85.
[VOL. VI
S A T U R D A Y, AUGUST 24, 1793.
LEXINGTON; Printed by JOHN BRADFORD, at his Office on Cross Street; where Subscriptions, (at Fifteen Shillings per Annum) Advertisements &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in its different branches done with care and expedition.
At a meeting of sundry inhabitants of the state of Kentucky, in Lexington the 8th of July, 1793; to wit:
Richard Steele, Robert Sanders, John Hambleton, Daniel Earbee, William Trotter, Joseph Rogers, Thomas A. Thomson, and Peter Barnett; having taken into consideration the excise law, and the circumstances of our country, are of opinion, that collecting taxes under the excise law in specie only, will be oppressive to the people of this country, in our present situation, as we cannot carry our produce to market through the channel of the Mississippi. Therefore we are of opinion, it is not improper to address, first the people of Kentucky; second, the legislature of this state, and thirdly, the Congress of the United States.
Friends and Countrymen.
With have taken into consideration the excise law passed by Congress, and are of opinion it is unjust, because our navigation is stopped (by the Spaniards) which is our natural and constitutional right; while the other states in the union have their ports open, and can sell their produce for specie; and as allegiance and protection are reciprocal, the United States ought to see that we are equally protected in our trade before we are to be expected to pay equal taxes under the excise law, in specie only. If we pay seven cents per gallon in Kentucky, when our navigation is stopped, it will be much more burdensome to us than it would be if our navigation was open. If this be true, then it will follow of course, that the excise law is much more oppressive to the people of Kentucky than to those of the other states. It is the business of the legislature to find out ways and means to have justice done to all parts of the community. If we were allowed to pay our taxes under the excise law in produce at a reasonable price, it would be more just, though not fully so; and if this was fully made known to the distillers before they were required to pay, they might make choice, either to pursue or quit the business. We hope you will join us in our petition to the legislature of this state, and also to Congress; and altho' we are informed our former petition or memorial to Congress concerning this business, was laid on the table and neglected; yet we think it is probable they may hear and redress our grievances, if we could bring them to see our situation as it really is. That we are as a barrier to part of the other states against the savages, sustaining such damages as we do by their murdering and plundering our people to a very great amount in every year.—Our trade being stopped—our country but very little improved, and of course we cannot have cyder and beer as a beverage for spirits distilled, as the people have in the old coun-
try. It is to be hoped they will hear and redress our grievances.
3W Richard Steele, Ch.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions continued and held for the county of Nelson, at the Court-house in Baird's town, on Thursday the thirteenth day of June. 1793.
John Phillips, Complainant,
Against
John Wible, Defendant
IN CHANCERY. THE said Defendant not having entered his appearance according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is no inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the first day of their next September Court, and answer the Complainants bill; and that a Copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published some Sunday at the front door of the Court-house in Baird's town immediately after Divine service is administered therein.
A copy Test
Ben. Grayson, C.C.Q.S.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to make immediate payment to Mr. Gabriel Jones, who is authorized to receive the same.
WILLIAM MORTON.
Lexington, June 3, 1793.
Taken up by the subscriber two miles and a half from Miller's mill, on Hinkton's fork of Licking, a sorrel horse colt, one year old, a star in his fore head, both hind feet white, no brand; appraised to 3l.
Wm. McClelland.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Bourbon county, a gray mare, nine years old, thirteen hands high, neither mark nor brand perceivable; natural pacer; appraised to 5l. 10s.
Matthew Neely.
August 2. W.S:p
On the 20th of September a company will meet at the Crab orchard, in order to take an early start thro' the Wilderness the next morning with the Poss.
Notice.
To the gentlemen officers who command companies, and others, that they may be supplied with DRUMS and FIFES, at my shop in Lexington, on the shortest notice.
Reuben Sivers.
A company will meet at the Crab-Orchard on the first day of September, in order to start early the next morning through the Wilderness.
All kinds of Blank Books made and sold at this Office.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT by virtue of a legal power under the seal of New Madrid, I am authorised to call all manner of persons whatever having or holding contracts with John Francis Valois a Frenchman, agent for Mr. Gabriel Cerre of the district of New Madrid, who had for sale (and did sell a part of) a large quantity of Illinois lead; that I will attend at Lexington on the 20th day of August, in order to have the accounts adjusted; all claimants are likewise requested to bring in their demands at that time, that I may thereby be enabled to ascertain the amount, and settle the same.
John Thomas Pacott Fontanes, Atty. in fact for Gabriel Cerre.
Bourbon, July 26. 4w,
All persons are forewarned from contracting for, or taking an assignment on a bond given by James Simpson to Christopher Bryan for the conveyance of a tract of land, in Botetourt county; as it was given in exchange for an obligation on part of said Bryan to convey to said Simpson lands of a certain description in Kentucky, with which he has failed to comply.
James Jonston, } Ex. of John Simpson, } 3W James Simpson,
James H. Stewart. Is lately returned from Philadelphia, and has brought a NEAT ASSORTMENT of GROCERIES, Dry Goods, Cutlery, Saddlery and Queen's ware, which is now opening opposite Messrs. Love and Brent's Tavern, and will be sold on moderate terms.
Lexington August 2, 1793.
WANTED,
A NUMBER of NATIVES, to come well recommended, who shall have constant employ and generous wages. Apply to the subscriber in Lexington.
THOMAS LOVE.
May 24. if
AS the subscribers intend quitting their present line of business, will sell the balance of their goods, either by wholesale or retail, at the most reduced prices, in order to enable them to close their accounts; they request all those indebted to them, by bond, note or book account, to settle them between the date hereof and the first of August next, as their business will not admit of further delay.
ALEX & JAS PARKER.
June 4, 1793. if
M O N E Y,
Ready to be given for two NEGROE BOYS, one from ten to twelve years old, and the other from twelve to fourteen; to be found likely and active, and under good character. Enquire of the Printer. if
Taken up by the subscriber in Lincoln a black mare, four years old, about thirteen hands and a half high, branded on the off shoulder G and on the buttock S with a long switch tail, trots natural, appraised to 3l.
Hugh Hays.
May 4.
I do hereby forwarn all persons from trading for a bond that I gave George Clarke of 350l. for a tract of land that I now live on; as I am determined to pay no more till he makes me a right agreeable to contract.
David Prewitt.
Mercer county, July 13. ||
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, at the sign of the Lion, a small black cow, with white under her belly, both hind feet white, and part of her tail, marked with a slope off the upper side of each ear, and a half crop in the left, appraised to 2l. 10s.
David Johnston.
June 15th.
William Porter, At his TAN YARD one mile from Frankfort, Gives CASH for green and dry HIDES He wants An APPRENTICE, Between the age of 15 and 17 who can come well recommended. CASH will also be given for green and dry HIDES, at H. MILLVAIN's Store in Lexington. if
Taken up by the subscriber living in Clarke county, near Mount-Sterling, a dark bay mare, about 14 hands high, big with foal, no brand perceivable, her off knee has the appearance of its being formerly broke, has a white in her face; Potted and appraised to 5l.
Zephaniah Pratt.
April 15, 1793. p.
Taken up by the subscriber on Cartwright's creek, Washington county, a sorrel Mare, six years old, a star in her forehead, branded appearingly W on the near shoulder, thirteen hands high, appraised to 7-10.
Samuel Vaughan.
December 10, 1792. if

A List of LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-Office at Danville, which will be returned to the General Post-Office as dead Letters, if not taken away before the first day of October ensuing.
Mr. Patten Anderson
Mercer county. Matthew Adams
Madison near Paint Lick. James
Allan Esq. Lincoln county. Capt.
John Arrington Kentucky. Thomas
Bissett, Nelson county, care of
W. Beall. John Budd, Jefferson
county. John Barstow Kentucky.
John Bryant, Lincoln. John Ber-
ry, Fayette county. Stephen
Brown, soldier in Capt. Bowyer's
company. David Bay, Bourbon
county. James Brissow, do. Not-
ley's Camp, Esq. Bourbon. Robert
Chambers, fifteen miles from Lex-
ington. William Campbell, Fay-
ette. Thomas Carland, to the
care of Capt. Young, Ta-
vern-keeper, Lexington. Major
William Campbell, Lincoln. Hugh
Campbell Lexington. Edward
Conford, near Madison Court-
house. John Colker, near Archer's
station. Capt. Richard Chandler,
Kentucky. Robert Campbell, Lex-
ington. Moses Collier, Lincoln.
John Beard, Cane run, near Lex-
ington. Salitha Campbell, Fay-
ette county. James Davis Lincoln.
Samuel Davis, Crab-orchard. Tho-
s Denton, near Harrodsburg.
John Dehart, Madison. James
Duling near Lexington. Reuben
Ewing, Lincoln. Samuel Emmer-
son, Lincoln. Charles Gentry,
Fayette, on Howard's creek. Rev.
John Gano, Frankfort. James
Givins, Lincoln. Isaac Givins,
Lincoln. Nathaniel Hagart, Clarke
county. Maj. Nicholas Helch,
Green River. Thomas Hopkins,
Lexington. Basil Hunt, near Lex-
ington. James Howard, Bourbon.
John Higbe, near Lexington.
Wm. Hamilton, Fayette county.
Wm. Hunter, Fayette county.
William Jones, Madison county.
John Kelly Kentucky, to the care
Nath. Allen Philadelphia. Tho-
mas Kee Crab-Orchard. John Lo-
gan Lincoln. late from James ri-
ver. Armijer Lilley, Bourbon.
Col. Geo. Muter. Thomas Lind-
sey planter, Kentucky America.
James Lockett Fayette. James M'
Farrin, Lincoln. Jacob Myers, I-
ron-works. Philip M'Cartney, to
the care of capt. James Bird Bur-
bon. Geo. Marshall, Fayette. Col.
John Miller Madison. Isaac M'
Henry, at Mr. Willis Greens,
Lincoln. Wm. M'Fee, care of
col. Saml. M'Dowell. Joseph M'
Clean, care of Mr. Taylor Lex-
ington. James Nalle, Nelson. Ro-
bert or Alexander Oliver Mariette.
Pat. O Linn, Fayette county Ame-
rica. Elihu Pugh, Lexington. Jas.
Patterson, Bourbon. Pugh Price,
Kentucky. James Parton, Madison.
Robert Parks, care of John M'
Near Lexington. Robert Rodes
Esq. Madison. Robert Russell Esq.
Fayette 2. George Robards Mer-
cer. col. William Russell, Fay-
ette. Stephen Rossell, Fayette.
Peter Samuel, Kentucky. John
Leay Fort-Hamilton, capt. Lewis's
company. Benjamin or William
Smith Fayette. Simon M Stockdell
Fort-Washington. Pezekeah Stew-
ard Lexington. James Tremble
Woodford. James Treasor, care
of Walter Taylor Inn-keeper Lex-
ington. John Thurman Nelson
county, on Green-River. Mrs.
Thompson, near Henry French's
Mercer county. Samuel Tagart
Lexington. Ratcliff Thompson
Green-River, pitman's creek. John
Vance, care of col. Robert Patter-
son Lexington. John Watkins Esq.
Woodford. Ryland Wilkinson,
serjeant capt. Winston's company
Celah Wilson Fayette. Ench
Wing Mariette. capt. Robt. Wil-
son Fayette. Mrs. Sally Woodfolk
Fayette. Barnabas Wing Fayette.
William Willis ditto. capt. James
Wilson May's Lick. Wm. Whit-
ington Woodford. John Young
ditto.
T. O. Barber
Wanted,
An Apprentice to the Tan-ning and carrying business; a lad of about 16 years old, who can come well recommended, will be taken, and none other need apply to the subscriber, living 14 miles from Lexington, on the road to the mouth of Hickman.
tf Jonas Davisport.
** A letter to Mr. JOHN YOUNG, from his brother-in-law, the Rev. John Craig, (lately from Ireland, now in Philadelphia) is in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Rankin near Lexington.
A large Company will meet at the Crab-orchard the 15th of September, in order to start early next morning thro the Wilderness.
***** FRENCH NATIONAL CON- VENTION.
Saturday, April 20.
A letter of Gen. Lamorlier was received from the Commissioners at Lille mentioning the return and good disposition of the troops from Breda and Gertruydenburg. The Commissioners reported, from information of a Prussian soldier, that Dumourier was guarded in sight, with irons on his legs and hands.
BRUSSELS, April 26.
On the 11th, 12th and 13th, several bloody actions have taken place in the environs of Gende and Valenciennes, in which the French were found to give way, which was not, however, done, but with the most obstinate resist-
LONDON, May 3.
Dumourier has declared that he would have saved the life of Louis the XVI, if he could have found one man of firmness and courage in the whole National Convention, the majority of whom were royal-ists in their hearts. what a severe reflection is this upon the character of the French nation!
May 4. Ministers yesterday received letters from France, by the way of Deippe and Brightelmstone, stating, that on Friday last, the 26th inst. the Gironde party had gained a complete triumph over the Jacobin faction—and that Dauton Robertspierre, Marat, and many others had been massacred—that they had appointed a new Executive Council, and that they were in full possession of the Government. This news Mr. Pitt read to the committee assembled for considering of the means of assisting the disordered credit of the country; and Lord Grenville mentioned it in the House of Lords; but neither of them declared that it came to their hands upon authority that they could implicitly trust.
It is said that the leading members of the Executive Council of France are well disposed to offer terms of peace to this country, almost on any conditions. In all the debates in the National Convention, the members seem to be particularly guarded in their expressions concerning this country; and it is well known M. de Chauvelin has been very ungraciously received in France from the opinion entertained that he was too impetuous in his behaviour towards our court by which he precipitated his country into a war. It is further said, that the committee of General defence in Paris was reduced 25 to 9 in order to conduct the public affairs in general, and a negotiation with this country in particular, with privacy.
The stocks yesterday had a rise of above one per cent. owing to a report that peace would speedily
take place. This report, however, founded on letters from Poland, was by no means generally credited.
May 7. Intelligence is in town from Paris of so late a date as the 27th, when all remained in fallen tranquillity. The report respecting the state of the granaries was, that they contained a sufficient supply of corn for a fortnight. The royal family were safe and in health.
Recruiting for the armies continued in the capital; but in the provinces it every where met opposition.
It appears to be the determination of France in the ensuing campaign, to act entirely on the defensive; thus firmly occupied, it is generally considered, that they will be enabled to exhaust the patience of their numerous enemies.
The opinion greatly gains ground that it is the object of the Executive Council of France to conciliate measures with England, Holland and Spain.
A forty gun frigate failed from Cadiz for the Havannah, the 25th of March, with orders for the Spanish fleet there, which consists of nine ships of the line and four frigates, to take on board a body of the land forces, for an attack on St. Domingo.
The same letter states, that the Prussians commanded by General Wurfer have been beaten by the French near Landau.
NEW-YORK, June 19.
Captain Clap, who arrived here yesterday in 18 days from Aux Cayes, informs, that in coming out he saw two French ships of the line, and five frigates; they had taken a Jamaica ship of 300 tons, had taken some, and cleared the coast of all the English privateers. An English frigate of 28 guns, is probably taken, as she was near them.
Capt Kimball, who arrived at Newburyport, from St. Lucia, the 29th ult. informs, that a fleet of 7 sail of the line had arrived from England, and one 50 gun ship and two frigates from Gibraltar, with troops. That when off Caudaloope, he was boarded by a British cruiser, which treated them very ill, and plundered them of money, pistols, &c. but by the assistance of another cruiser, they recovered the money, but nothing else—While they were on board Capt. Kimball's vessel, they threatened the life of him and his mate. After both cruisers left him, the first one endeavored to come up with him again, which obliged him to run in under the fortresses of Basseterre, from which they received several fires, and thought best to keep off.
PHILADELPHIA, June 22.
The Spanish Register ship, which was captured by the French privateer Dumourier, and recaptured by the British frigate Pheton, had on board 60 tons of gold and silver; and goods to the amount of 800,000 sterling. She is said to be as rich a prize as the Acapulco, captured by Lord Anson—The British, however, by law, are entitled to salvage only, about one half. Another Spanish ship, recaptured by the British, had 30,000 dollars, besides gold, on board.
It may be collected from the late accounts of French affairs, that they still hold a good face towards the combined powers. In the various small actions which have taken place on the frontiers of France, the Austrians and Prussians appear to have acted on the defensive, the French being the assailants. The sortie from Cassel is represented as consisting of 12,000 men, which plainly shews that the French armies are formidable in numbers; as to Dumourier, it is difficult to ascertain his exact situation—It is pretty certain, however, that he has no army or
body of men with him—nor is it probable that he will be entrusted with any command in the Austrian or Prussian armies. Should the account turn out to be well founded, that the moderate party have attained a permanent ascendancy in the National Convention, there is every thing to hope in relation to an eventual establishment of the Liberties of France, on the basis of a just and equal government—consistency and stability, justice and moderation in the public Councils, will produce universal confidence and destroy the spirit of faction and sedition.
MARTINSBURG, July 1.
The intelligence from the seat of war in Europe is composed of a variety of accounts of skirmishes, petty actions, marches, counter-marches, projection of sieges, and inconsiderable retreats and advances. The balance in this account current is against the French; but the whole is too unimportant to justify a detail. The public are looking for, and expecting, events of the first magnitude.
In consequence of the late failures in England and Scotland, and the stagnation of public credit, it is stated that upwards of One hundred and sixty thousand men, women and children, formerly employed in the cotton manufactories in Scotland, have been dismissed and are in great distress—this, it is said, may be relied on.
Lexington, August, 24.
A Pittsburgh paper of July 27, gives the following intelligence
PHILADELPHIA, April 11.
Extract of a letter from Lyons (France) to a gentleman in Boston, dated the 16th April, 1793, and received by a vessel arrived at Baltimore from Havre de Grace.
"Since my last, of the 23d of February, our armies have been obliged to retreat before our enemies in Flanders, by the treason of our generals; but that check has not disheartened the nation, which has since displayed more energy than ever; six hundred thousand men have enlisted in less than a month; the patriotism of our national guards is above all expression; never was such an emulation, fathers dispute with their sons the honor of marching to the frontiers; my two Clerks have gone as cheerfully as if they had been going to a ball; I would have already marched myself, was I not afflicted with that cruel gravel which torments me more and more.—There are some partial insurrections in Brittany, fomented by the emigrants and non-juring Priests, but as we hear every day that the insurgents are driven from every quarter, we have great hopes that tranquility will soon be restored.
"Our city had the reputation of being aristocratic, but we have so well expelled from our walls the enemies of liberty and equality, that not only have we regained the esteem of the other departments, but we enjoy the greatest tranquility."
The American Schooner Cleopatra, captain Williams, arrived here last Monday from Spain and left from Corruna. She left that port the 17th of May. Accounts were received, prior to the Cleopatra's sailing, that an engagement had taken place between the French and Spanish forces, at St. John de Luz and Bayonne, in which the Spanish forces had met with a severe repulse, and were driven back to St. John de Luz, which is on the frontiers; and in their retreat they were obstructed by a river, and not having a sufficient number of boats, they were forced to swim, in which great numbers were drowned. The head quarters of the French army being at Bayonne after the engagement.

ment the French troops retired to that place—their number in that garrison consists of a formidable army.
There were also accounts by private letters at Corruna, that the French had decoyed the Spaniards into their country, by the diversion of retreating until the reinforcements from Bayonne came up, and then the patriots faced about and beat the Spaniards all the way back, and a great deal further than they had advanced, with great slaughter.
A vessel is just arrived at Norfolk in ten days from Boston, spoke a brig from Bristol, only 23 days out; the captain of which informed him, that the French had gained a signal victory over the combined armies of Austria and Prussia, near Dunkirk; and that they beat and drove them in all positions, making great slaughter, and taking a number of prisoners.
On Thursday last the President of the United States returned to this city from Virginia.
July 20. Yesterday arrived here the brig John, captain Whitwell, from Amsterdam.
By this vessel, which brings news from that port down to the 17th of May, we learn that the affairs of France are in a more prosperous situation than the people here (considering the information heretofore received) can form any idea of—that the most singular success attends their armies every where—that it is with the greatest difficulty, with the most arbitrary proceedings, the combined powers are able to keep their troops in the field—sickness, famine and defeat are never absent from them.
Great Britain, the captain informs, has made propositions for peace—these were rejected by the national convention.
The federal executive, we understand, have sent for four of the United States Judges, to take their opinions on some part of our treaty of amity and commerce with France.
A French ship of 18 guns has appeared and taken into Chesapeake Bay, a Dutch ship with a cargo on board worth two millions of French livres (150,000 l. this currency.)
We learn, from an arrival at Baltimore, that 600 of the British guards fell in the action with the French on the 8th of May, near Cournay; and that the combined armies had retired from before Conde.
A vessel arrived at Baltimore, 132 days from Cork, brings an account of the defeat of the combined army at Conde, and of an immense slaughter among them. That the French armies having been so successful, the people thro'out England and Ireland are looking for peace, and it was the prevailing opinion it would soon take place, highly in favor, and much to the honor of the French nation. We hear that the fortifications on Mud island are repairing, and several cannon mounting for the defence of the river. A company of militia is already stationed there to be relieved weekly.
The ship Friendship, belonging to Philadelphia, was taken the 20th of May, on her return from France, by an English privateer ship called the Alexander, and sent to Jamaica. The pretence was, having French property on board.
At a meeting of a number of Citizens of the town of Lexington, at the house of Citizen Robert M'Gowan, for the purpose of taking under consideration the propriety of establishing a Democratic Society in this place.
On motion, RESOLVED, That the Citizens here present, form themselves into a Democratic Society embracing
the laudable objects of the Philadelphia Democratic Society.
RESOLVED, That Citizens William Murray, John Bradford, James Brown, Thomas Irwin, Robert M'Gowan and Thomas Todd, or any three of them be a committee for the purpose of drawing Articles and Rules for the government of this society, and that they make report at the State-House on Wednesday the 28th instant, at which time and place the Citizens of the County of Fayette are requested to attend to assist in carrying those laudable principles into execution.
RESOLVED, That Citizen John Bradford, be requested to publish the proceedings of the Philadelphia Democratic Society, in his next Gazette, and also these proceedings.
By order of the meeting. August 22, 1793.
PRINCIPLES, ARTICLES and REGULATIONS.
Agreed upon by the MEMBERS of the DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, In Philadelphia, May 30th, 1793.
Principles, Articles and Regulations.
THE Rights of Man, the genuine objects of society, and the legitimate principles of government, have been clearly developed by the successive revolutions of America and France. These events have withdrawn the veil, which concealed the dignity and the happiness of human race, and have taught us, no longer dazzled with adventitious splendor, or awed by antiquated usurpation, to erect the temple of Liberty on the ruins of Palaces and Thrones.
At this propitious period, when the nature of freedom and equality is thus practically displayed, and when their value (best understood by those who have paid the price of acquiring them) is universally acknowledged, the patriotic mind will naturally be solicitous, by every proper precaution, to preserve and perpetuate the blessings which Providence hath bestowed upon our country; for, in reviewing the history of nations, we find occasion to lament, that the vigilance of the people has been too easily absorbed in victory; and that the prize, which has been achieved by the wisdom and valor of one generation, has too often been lost by the ignorance and supineness of another.
With a view, therefore, to cultivate a full knowledge of rational liberty, to facilitate the enjoyment and exercise of our civil rights, and to transmit unimpaired, to posterity, the glorious inheritance of a free Republican Government, the Democratic Society of Pennsylvania is constituted and established. Unfettered by religious or national distinctions, unbiased by party and unmoved by ambition, this institution embraces the interest and invites the support of every virtuous citizen. The public good is, indeed, its sole object, and we think, that the best means are pursued for obtaining it, when we recognize the following, as the fundamental principles of our association.
I. That the people have the inherent and exclusive right and power of making and altering forms of government; and that for regulating and protecting our social interests, a Republican Government is the most natural and beneficial form, which the wisdom of men has devised.
II. That the republican constitutions of the United States and the state of Pennsylvania, being framed and established by the people, it is our duty as good citizens, to support them. And in order effectually to do so, it is likewise the duty of every freeman, to regard with attention, and to discuss without fear, the conduct of
the public servants, in every department of government.
III. That, in considering the administration of public affairs, men and measures should be estimated according to their intrinsic merits; and therefore, regardless of party spirit or political connection, it is the duty of every citizen, by making the general welfare the rule of his conduct, to aid and approve those men and measures, which have an influence in promoting the prosperity of the commonwealth.
IV. That in the choice of persons to fill the offices of government, it is essential to the existence of a free republic that every citizen should act according to his own judgment, and, therefore, any attempt to corrupt or delude the people in exercising the rights of suffrage, either by promising the favour of one candidate, or traducing the character of another, is an offence equally injurious to moral rectitude and civil liberty.
V. That the People of Pennsylvania form but one indivisible community, whose political rights and interests, whose national honor and prosperity must, in degree and duration, be forever the same; and, therefore, it is the duty of every freeman, and shall be the endeavor of the Democratic Society, to remove the prejudices, to conciliate the affections, to enlighten the understanding, and to promote the happiness of all our fellow citizens.
Having united under these principles, we adopt the following rules and regulations for transacting the business of the institution.
Article I. The society shall be co-extensive with the state, but for the convenience of the members, there shall be a separate meeting in the city of Philadelphia, and one in each county, which shall choose to adopt this Constitution. A member admitted in the city, or in any county, shall of course be a member of the society at large; and may attend any of the meetings wherever held.
Article II. A meeting of the society shall be held in the city of Philadelphia, on the first Thursday in every month, and in the respective counties as often and at such times as they shall by their own rules determine. But the president of each respective meeting may convene the members on any special occasion.
Article III. The election of new members and of the officers of the society shall be by ballot and by a majority of votes of the members present at each respective meeting. But no new member shall be voted for at the same meeting at which he is proposed. The names of the members proposing any candidates for admission shall be entered in a book kept for that purpose. Every member on his admission shall subscribe this Constitution and pay the sum of half a dollar to the treasurer for the use of the society.
Article IV. The officers of the meeting in the city of Philadelphia shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents, two Secretaries, one Treasurer and a corresponding committee of five members; and the meetings of the respective counties shall choose a President and such other officers as they think proper. The officers of the meeting held in the city of Philadelphia shall be chosen on the first Thursday in January in every year.
Article V. It shall be the duty of the corresponding committee, to correspond with the various meetings of the society and with all other societies, that may be established on similar principles, in any other of the United States, and to lay all communications which they
shall make and receive, together with such other business as they shall from time to time deem proper, before the society at a meeting held within their respective counties.
Article VI. It shall be the duty of the secretaries to keep minutes of the proceedings of the several meetings; and of the treasurers, to receive and account for all monies to them respectively paid.
Taken up by the subscriber, near Clear creek, Woodford county, a bay mare, 8 or 9 years old, 13 hands 3 inches high, a star in her forehead, no perceivable brand; appraised to 6l. Also a brown yearling horse colt, with a star in his forehead; appraised to 1l. 5s.
Michael Clifford. April 6.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions continued and held for the County of Fayette, in the Court house in Lexington, on Tuesday the thirteenth day of June, 1793.
William Ellis, Complainant, Against John Cobb, Thomas Carr, John Holder, Ebenezer S. Platt, Thomas Dawson, James Tompkins and Humphrey Tompkins. } Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants John Cobb and Thomas Carr not having entered their appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are no inhabitants of this State; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of their next September court and answer the complainant's bill, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published some Sunday at the front door of the Baptist meeting house in the town of Lexington immediately after divine service.
A Copy Test LEVI TODD, Ck. C. Q. S.
The subscriber requests all those indebted to him, to make immediate payment, as he cannot possibly give any further indulgence. He hopes no person of gratitude so indebted will fail to comply with this notice, as they will by so doing very much disoblige themselves as well as their humble servant.
Charles Sumption. July 26.
FOR SALE, By the subscriber living on Knoll Lynn;
THE tract of land on which he now lives, containing between eleven and twelve hundred acres. The said tract is well improved, one hundred and forty acres cleared and under good fence; a good meadow and good meadow land where more may be made; a large young apple orchard that now begins to bear; a good square log house two story high, and kitchen, with other out houses; a frame barn seventy by thirty feet in the clear. Said land is well watered with a number of never failing springs; for the terms, apply to the subscriber on
R. Philips.