The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1790-03-15 00:00:00

K E N T U C K Y G A Z E T T E.
M O N D A Y, M A R C H 15, 1790
LEXINGTON: Printed by JOHN BRADFORD at his Office at the corner of Main and Cross Streets, where Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c. for this paper, are thankfully received, and PRINTING in its different branches done with Care and Expedition.
I HAVE a considerable quantity of valuable Iron mongery, buckles and buttons, round glass and Queens-ware, Men's and Womens shoes, Hats, No-wich camblets and callimancoes, India Chintzes, Muslins, Silks and Callicoes, together with a compleat assortment of British mounted Carpenters and Joiners tools, which, with a variety of other articles, I will exchange at the lowest cash price for young healthy Negroes, two or three yoke of oxen, and a quantity of whitewey.
CHARLES VANCOUVER.
Lexington March 12, 1790.
JUST OPENED, AND TO BE SOLD BY ANDREW HO MES & Co.
A large and general assortment of M E R C H A N D I S E, Suitable to the present and approaching season, which will be sold on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Wanted immediately, a few Firkins of good BUTTER. Lexington, Jan. 12, 1790.
CHARLES WHITE. COPPER SMITH. Late of NEW YORK.
R ESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he intends carrying on the Copper Smith's business at this place, in all its various branches, (to wit,) Stills, Brew and Die kettles &c. Also, casts all kind of brass work for mills, makes and repairs all kind of brass and tin work, likewise repairs all kinds of locks and keys. He buys all kinds of old copper, brass, pewter and lead.—Those who please to favor him with their custom shall have their work done in the best manner and on the shortest notice. Lexington, Dec. 8, 1789.
NOTICE
IS hereby given that I intend to petition the next Assembly to confirm a title to me in the land that were elcheated from Robert M'Kenzie in the district of Kentucky, for the use of a public School.
W. M'KENZIE.
Manchester Dec. 21 1789. 298f.
PEYTON SHORT & Co. Have for sale at their store in Lexington, a considerable assortment of
D RY goods, hard-ware and groceries, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, Tobacco, corn, wheat, rye, pork, beef, bacon, hemp, flour, furs of every kind, such as turpentine, &c. &c.
They flatter themselves they have given general satisfaction to those who have already favored them with their custom, for it has been their wish and shall be their study, although they receive every species of country produce, to sell on as moderate advance upon the Produce price, as any Merchant in the District.
March 6, 1790.
JUST ARRIVED And now opening for sale by PETER JANUARY & SON,
At their Store in Lexington opposite the Printing Office, a large and compleat assortment of GOODS adapted to the season, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Butter, Pork, Salt, &c.
ALSO FOR SALE, TWO IN LOTS, ON MAIN STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON. P 7 & 8.
JUST PUBLISHED THE KENTUCKY ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1790.
Printed on fine writing paper. And may be had at this Office by the Gross dozen or single.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to all those that are indebted to the estate of Alexander Martin deceased, either by note or book account, to come and settle the same with the subscriber by the first of June next, for they need not expect any farther indulgence—Also all those that have any demands, are desired to come and settle the same with JAMES LOWREY, Adm. Feb. 24, 1790.
THE subscribers take the liberty of informing the public that they have opened, and established a butchers shop, where Andrew Steiger jun. Butcher from Baltimore Town, will kill and dress all kind of meat, of superior quality, and in the neatest fashion; any gentlemen and ladies who will honor them with their custom may rely on their assiduity to serve them.
JOHN SMITH. AND STEIGER.
N. P. They buy all kind of fat cattle, steers, calves, sheep, lambs and hogs, for which will be given, cash or store goods at cash price.
J. S. A. S.
Lexington, March 5, 1790.
H E M P
Wanted a quantity of hemp in a short time for which twenty-five shillings per hundred will be given if delivered at Frankfort, or twenty three shillings in Lexington, payment will be made in merchandise at the lowest Cash price.
Robert Barr.
Lexington March 4 1790.
TO be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the first day of April next an lot in the town of Lexington No. 85, being forfeited for want of improvement. By order of the Trustees. ROBERT PARKER CLK. March 12, 1790.
SIX HUNDRED ACRES OF L A N D To be laid off in a regular form, out of John Singleton's Military survey, WILL be given to the person who shall first give such information to the Printer hereof, as will enable me to ascertain said survey. Joseph Singleton Heir.
N. B. Said Singleton served as a Captain in the late French and Indian war.
** As it will be most convenient for the Post, to start from Lexington on Mondays, this paper will in future, be published every Monday morning.
JUST OPENED, A new for sale, by GOUDY AND WILLIAMS
At their store in Lexington, opposite capt. Youngs Tavern, and near the new courthouse, a neat and general assortment of
GOODS
Well adapted to the season; which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or Furr.
SAMUEL AYRES, SILVER SMITH AND J E W E L L E R.
R ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the Public, that he has lately opened a shop in Lexington, on main street, nearly opposite Mr. Collin's Tavern; Ladies and Gentlemen, who honor him with their custom, may depend on having their commands complied with on the most reasonable terms, and on the shortest notice. Lexington, Jan. 22, 1790.
THREE
DOLLARS
REWARD,
STRAYED from near Shannon's mill, some time in August last, a small bay mae, 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high very lengthy, trots and canters well. 6 years old, no brand as I recollect, neatly made, had on when she went away a large new bell, 3 matches cut in the side edge of the bell, and two in the end edge, and I believe 2 or three in the star, a leather strap; the mares tail had been lately scraped. Whoever delivers said mare or gives such information that I get her again, shall receive the above reward.
HENRY BROCK.
Feb. 25, 1790.
JOHN ALISON. Lexington, Feb. 13, 1790.
In pursuance of an act of assembly, the commissioners of the town of Louisville will sell, for ready money, on the fourth of May next, (being Jefferson court day) at the house of John Harrison, in said town,
THAT valuable square of ground in Louisville, number six, lying between the half acre lots and Water street, late occupied by John Sinclair, and recovered from him by suit at law, in the supreme court of the district.—Also, on the same terms, sundry other lots in the aforesaid town, their situation and numbers will be made known at the time of sale. --- By order of the board, JOHN CLARK, Chairman. February 10, 1790
THE subscriber will rent, between 30 and 40 acres of cleared land, 3 miles below Lexington, under good fence, and will be in good order to raise a crop of corn the ensuing season. Thomas Lewis. March 6, 1790.
I HAVE in my possession in this Town, a bright sorrel horse, 14 hands high, with a star in his forehead, some saddle spots, no brand, 12 or 13 years old, lame in both hind legs, formerly the property of James Wilkinson, supposed now to belong to a Mr. Miles. The owner is desired to come prove property and take him away, as he is an expence to me.
NICHOLAS WOOD Baker.
Lexington Feb. 29 1790.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to settle, and pay their respective balances to Mr. Hugh Brent, who is authorized to transact my business in my absence.
HUGH MILVAIN.
Lexington March 10, 1790.