The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1800-01-23 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 696.]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1800.
[Vol. XIII.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PAID IN ADVANCE.
MONEY.
WE will sell at a very reduced price for money, a small but valuable tract, of about 50 acres of LAND, within one mile of Lexington, on the great road to Bourbon, thirty acres of which is pretty well timbered; the balance ready for cultivation.
Also, an OUT-LOT on Back Street, containing four acres, one and a half of which is laid off in a handsome garden, with a never-failing well of excellent water, and a log cabin—the remainder in timothy and clover.
We will also sell 2000 acres of MILITARY LAND, of an excellent quality, on Cumberland river, near Walker's settlement, adjoining McNabb, Fitzhugh, &c.—The title to which is indisputable.
And if any gentleman, with a handsome capital, wishes to make an independent fortune, we will sell him our possessions in this town, far superior to any in the state for a PUBLIC HOUSE, and ready furnished to enter on business immediately.
* * * Those indebted by bond, note, or book account, cannot choose a time for payment that will be more serviceable.
John & Sam. Postlethwait. Lexington, December 16, 1799.
Treasury Department, March, 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
PURSUANT to the act of congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act, passed on the 2d day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, to wit:
1. That the tract of land hereinafter described, namely, "beginning at the north west corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due west to the Main branch of the Sciota river; thence up the Main branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckahoe branch of the Middlesex river, at the crossing place above fort Laurence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the office of the treasury and surveyor general, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
2. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the register of the treasury, at least three months prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered: No registry will however be made for any less quantity than a quarter township or four thousand acres.
3. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
4. The holders of registered warrants shall no Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order in which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally or by their agents, designated in writing at the office of the register of the treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
5. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of 4000 acres each; shall at any time after Monday the 17th day of February 1800 and prior to the 1st day of January, 1801, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
6. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of Jan. 1801, are by the supplementary act of congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT Secretary of the Treasury.
To be sold to the highest bidder, AT the courthouse in Lexington on the third day of February 1800, for ready money, A LIKELY NEGROE MAN, about 32 years old.
HENRY CRUTCHER. January 14th 1800.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GEORGE NICHOLAS, Esq. OF KENTUCKY, AND THE HON. ROBERT G. HARPER, MEMBER OF CONGRESS From the District of Ninety-Six, SOUTH CAROLINA.
14 FRESH GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
HAS just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening for sale, in the brick house, lately occupied by Mr. A. Hare, a handsome, and very general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Among which are the following articles:
Superfine cloths, Fine and coarse do. Kerseymeres, Flannels and Coatings, Blankets, Velvets, Thicksets, Corduroys and Fustians, Hair Plush stuffs, Brown and White Irish Linens, Calicoes and coarse muslins, Fine sponged do. Plain, striped and tambores do. Book and sponged handkerchiefs, Fashionable Ribbons, Family & School Bibles, Testaments and spelling books, Dictionaries, Morse's Universal Geography—2 vols. Do. American do. 1 vol. Do. do. and Universal abridged, Staunton's embassy, Scott's Gazetteer, American do. Scott's Lexicon, Toplin's and Mill's Farrier, Copper Tea Kettles, London Pewter, Weavers', Sweeping and Scrubbing brushes.
All which will be sold at reduced prices for ready money only.
14 N. BURROWES.
N. B. N. BURROWES requests those indebted, to come forward and make payment, or close their accounts, by giving their notes. No further notice will be given.
JUST RECEIVED,
And now opening for sale, a large and general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
HARD WARE,
QUEEN'S WARE, &c.
which will be sold very low for Cash; but no credit need be expected.
George Tegarden.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this paper, at two dollars per annum, paid in advance, will be received at the following post-offices, viz. in Frankfort by Mr. Daniel Bradford—in Harrodsburgh, by Mr. George Marr—in Danville, by Mr. Josiah Moore—at Bardstown, by Mr. James E. Winn—and at Washington, by Mr. E. Harris—who are also furnished with the accounts of those whose papers have been lodged in their respective offices, and are hereby authorized to receive payment.
JOHN BRADFORD.
European Intelligence.
England.
LONDON, October 14.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS!
EVACUATION OF HOLLAND.
No further advices from the duke of York have been received since our last; but as col. Brownrigg reached the Helder on Saturday last, with the final instructions of government, it is probable a great part of our troops have ere this embarked on their return to England. Some of the Dutch Loyalists are already arrived. Six hundred of them were bro't over in the Alkmaar man of war, which arrived at Deal on Tuesday, where 3 other ships, full of people of the same description were hourly expected, having sailed from the Teesl immediately after the Alkmaar. The convention, by virtue of which the Anglo Russian army is to evacuate Holland, was signed on the 19th inst. and is to continue in force for six weeks, from that date—a circumstance which has given rise to a supposition that the treaty embraces more objects than have yet been publicly expressed. If it bears relation merely to the evacuation of the country by our troops, and a general exchange of prisoners, the business might be done in as many days as there are allowed weeks to accomplish it. The probability therefore is that there are involved in the armistice some subjects the nature of which may require a considerable time to adjust; but upon this topic we shall for the present decline any speculation, under the hope that a day or two will put us in possession of the fact. All that is at present
known for certain is, that we have agreed to evacuate Holland, without injuring either the arsenal or New Diep works; that all the enemy's guns are to be restored; that the Helder is to be left in the same condition in which we found it; and that the prisoners are to be reciprocally given up. It is understood that we are also to deliver up 8, or 10,000 of the French prisoners now in England; but respecting this point we have as yet received no satisfactory information. Upon the whole, if we have the consideration of the humiliated situation in which the event of the expedition has unfortunately placed us, we shall find but little cause to regret the nature of the terms to which we have thus been induced to agree. The acceding to them was on our part dictated by the pure principle of humanity; and the laudable determination of saving our brave countrymen, by negotiation, from the destruction which otherwise seemed to await them, must be considered as paramount to every other feeling, whether of mistaken honor or national pride.
France.
PARIS, 24 Vendemiare, Oct. 16. General St. Cyr, who commands the right wing of the army of Italy, has attacked, and driven the enemy from the whole of the river of the Levant. We are still ignorant of the details of this expedition.
The army of Italy is estimated at about 65,000 men. The inaction to which it was for a moment reduced, arose from the absolute want to which several branches of the service were reduced.
It is said that in consequence of Napoleon being given up to the English, the directory have ordered an embargo to be laid on all Hamburg vessels.
Moreau is at Paris.
Many persons affirm that Buonaparte has brought with him a treaty of peace with the Ottoman Porte; that it contains the cession of Egypt, with the reserve of the usual tribute, proportioned to the rise of the waters of the Nile. The sudden disappearance of the Turks engaged in the blockade of Ancona, and the arrival in the ports of Italy of a number of Frenchmen, from the prisons of Constantinople, seem to confirm this news.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
BULET DE LA MURTHE, paid the same tribute of eulogy to our warriors. All the greatest military reputations, said he, have been annihilated by French valor; generals of Austria, and of the other coalesced powers, your talents, so distinguished, have been overthrown by the generals whom liberty has so suddenly formed among us. Prince Charles is soon going to find another Buonaparte in one of the pupils of that great man, in the conqueror of Suwarow. Thus every kind of talent and of courage, and the efforts of all nations, succumb under the genius and the courage of the French people; but how much is the title of a French citizen above that of all other titles? But you, representatives of such a people, have you fulfilled all your missions? No; great things remain yet for us to do before we shall truly discharge our duties. We must then suffer no petty passions to disunite us, every thing must yield to the sentiment of the national grandeur, and to the importance and sacredness of our functions.—We must, for presently our military successes will again put us into that happy position of employing ourselves on the means of concluding a peace, no less stable than glorious. We must then, using nobly the victory we have obtained, and repelling the impudent, and sometime the perfidious counsels of unbridled ambition, and of a fanaticism falsely revolutionary, elevate ourselves to the great and just ideas of a diplomacy, truly republican, and consequently founded on the rights of man, on the reciprocal independence of nations, on the real force, the character, the true glory, and the happiness of the French people. We must then, by the nature and the conditions of a treaty of peace, and by our vigilant fidelity in observing it, become, to all other people, a model of wisdom, as we have been of every kind of courage and of self-devotion. We must, by watching without ceasing over the domestic welfare of the nation, the sole object of the revolution, ascertain this welfare by giving to the government a seat fixed and truly constitutional—by establishing a system of sincere
and of administration regular, applicable, and permanent—and by making all the citizens of the republic equally enjoy all the advantages of public and private liberty. Such is the honorable task which we have to fulfil, and which we will fulfil. But, above all, we must yield to the gentle sentiment of national gratitude—we must proclaim to all the world, that the armies of Helvetia, Batavia, and the East have not ceased to deserve well of their country.
CHAZEL, supported the speech of the preceding orator, and moved in addition, "That on the 30th of this month there should be celebrated in all the republic, a feast commemorating the great actions which have marked the end of this campaign."
ESCHASSERIAUX the elder. Let thanks be rendered to the genius of the republic; let us felicitate humanity. No, the coalition shall not triumph.—I swear it by the valor of our soldiers, by the very interest even in the powers who shall awake at length from the mortal torpor, if they do not desire to be devoured and to be melted into two or three great political bodies; no, Europe shall no longer see without horror its own slavery and its ruin consummated. It can no longer see without horror, a war which is the fruit of an atrocious vengeance and of a detestable ambition, which has broken asunder all political ties, and all the equilibrium of Europe, which has banished justice from the councils of sovereigns, which has reduced the population of Europe to the remnants of families, and annihilated the wealth of nations, together with their industry, and the arts which were the sources of their prosperity.
Genius who inspired the Las Casas, the L'Hopital, the St. Pierre! raise thyself, denounce to human kind the governments who have sworn its devaluation: may the dark and terrible concert of the sorrow of nations effect these sovereigns, in the moment when in their cabinets they form plans of massacre, and above all, may the calamities and the responsibility of a war so long and so cruel fall upon those who prolonged its duration! It is not to you, representatives, that these words are addressed: this tribune is that of all the earth when the voice of justice and the interests of true policy are heard from it.—But the homage which we here rendered to our brave warriors, would be no other than an empty sound if they did not tend to make the misfortunes of the world cease, and to accelerate the return of ideas of social harmony. Legislators, it was from this tribune that the liberty of the French people invoked war for its defence. It is from the same place that the first wishes for the peace of nations ought to proceed. In this general movement, to which perhaps are attached the destinies of the human species, I invoke you all, legislature, directory, French government, appear at the post where victory has placed you! Behold the moment when you ought to reform the great maxims of that policy which will pacify nations, and to re-establish that system of balance and equilibrium, on the ruin of which some courts wish to found a monstrous domination. We have given liberty to various people, proclaimed their independence, and guaranteed their constitution. Let us enlighten the powers, our allies, on their true interests: let us be just and magnanimous towards all; mark out the end of our war and of our victories, and stop there leaving to the force of opinion to roll round the earth the revolutionary car. Found a durable peace upon alliances which are eternally faithful—those of mutual interests and truth. In the moment of victory digest this treaty which has been so long looked for; erect a monument of pacification which no ambition can overthrow. You shall console the world, and the coalition will leave nothing behind it but the most painful reflections. Generous armies! what homage can we pay you that you have not a thousand times merited? Purse your glorious career, breakdown the hordes of the north; the peace and the happiness of the country will be your work. In addition to the propositions which have been made, I move besides, that a message be sent to the directory desiring that they will make known to the council the traits of heroism of which they receive accounts from all parts, but which ought to be officially stated, to entitle the brave men to the national rewards decreed by law. The propositions were all approved of unanimously.

The dispatches were read a second time, and the sitting concluded with the cry of Vive la Republique .
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORY.
In the sitting of the 21st Vendemaire, the Directory sent a message to the two councils, in which they stated that, after the first details which came to the directory on the different actions which took place from the 3d to the 16th of this month the total loss of the enemy amounted to more than 30,000 men. The republicans had developed in these affairs a courage which was still astonishing, notwithstanding the many examples of bravery which they had previously given. The message then quotes from the letter of Massena several of the striking exploits performed by his army, and then proceeds thus:
"The army of the Rhine has obtained on its part an advantage interesting to the enemy, the Directory was informed on the 19th in the evening of the fact by a dispatch to the following tenor:
"Mayence is delivered. 10,000 peasants have been disarmed. The enemy, has lost 3,000 men, a standard, and two ammunition chests in the attacks which have been made between Seltz and Mayence."
The cry of Vive la Republique resounded in the Hall.
Crochon said, that it was in thought only they could follow with sufficient speed the victorious cause of the Republican armies, and the new means of correspondence the most extraordinary, and most rapid, was hardly sufficient to transmit the triumphs of each day. Never did the glory of the republic shine with a brighter lustre, abandoned to its courage and to the genius of its commander. The army of Egypt gave the lie by the victories to the rumour of its annihilation.
In Batavia, an expedition the most formidable, turns only to the shame of the Minister who conceived it.
In Italy, the army astonished that they should cease to conquer, became indignant, and under the orders of the chief worthy of being so, balanced the victories at Trebbia and to Novi, and has now resumed the course of their triumphs.
In Helvetia a whole army disappeared in a very few days. Victory called Massena to Glarus, he there found Suwarrow, swollen with the pride of his former triumphs, and Suwarrow is overthrown.
The army of the Rhine had laid the foundation of these happy events. They will partake of the glorious results: already they have advanced beyond our natural limits and they will advance into Germany, the theatre of their ancient glory.
In the course of our trifling reverses it would have been unworthy of us to pronounce the word peace, but returned within the glorious sphere which is familiar to us, it is a want, it is a duty to speak of peace. He concluded with moving the thanks of the council to the army of the Rhine and the Danube in the usual way, which was adopted amidst the cry of Vive la Republique .
Letter of General Ney, provisional commander in chief of the army of the Rhine, to General Goulaud.
Head-quarters at Landau, 15th Vendemaire, (October 3.)
"I hasten to apprise you of the different attacks I have made from Mentz as far as Seltz, & which have been crowned with the most complete success. General Naulty surprised Sandhoffen. He made prisoners the company of Hulans which he found there with their Captains, without losing a man. General Lorçon on the 13th in the evening was master of Frankfort; after an obstinate engagement, Hochst on the road to Frankfort, was taken by an assault. The bridge over the Nidder having been destroyed by the enemy, our infantry crossed the river swimming, under a severe fire of musketry. Upon the Mien the enemy had established a bridge which was guarded by more than 4000 peasants. The bridge was taken by storm, but as it could not be carried off it was burnt. The loss of the enemy amounts to 3000 men killed and wounded; more than 1000 peasants threw down their arms and fled. If our cavalry had not been so much fatigued, having engaged with a superior enemy, the Austrian infantry and the peasants would have been entirely destroyed; my loss in killed and wounded amounts to 100 men, the chief of brigade Lahoussie commanding the third Hussars, was wounded.
Helvetic Republic.
BERNE, 16 Vendemaire, Oct. 3. The commissioner of the government, Theyler, to the executive directory of the Helvetic republic.
Glaris, 13 Vendemaire, 5th October.
Citizen Directors, "I have at last the pleasure to communicate to you the agreeable news that the Russians, after having sustained a very severe defeat in the Muttenthal, have retreated with the remains of their army, by the Klonthal, towards Glarus. But this morning they were again attacked by the French, as well as those posted at Neuthal; They were completely beaten, and put entirely to rout. The wrecks of this fugitive army have retreated into the Grisons, by the Klonthal, beyond d'Elm, where the victorious French pursued them so closely, that few will escape. In the affair of yesterday, the Russians lost some thousands in killed, wounded, and prisoners; and to day the French have again made 1200 prisoners, near Glarus, and killed a great number of them. At Glarus, there are 1400 wounded Russians and 600 at Mitten."
"Among the dead is a general of Cossacks, with several officers of the staff. The Russian commissary has likewise been taken with the military chest, a great quantity of baggage, about 500 horses, found near the lake of Klonthal, and several mules laden with flour. There are likewise some Austrian officers and soldiers among the prisoners. The inhabitants of the canton, on this occasion, remained tranquil; and none of them were to be found in the enemy's army. On the contrary many of them acted as guides to the French in the mountains. I hope soon to be able to inform you of new victories, and the evacuation of this canton."
American Intelligence.
Maryland.
BALTIMORE, December 20.
Extract of a letter from a member of congress, at Philadelphia, to the editor of the American, Dec. 16 '99.
"The cause of republicanism perhaps never bore so dignified and commanding an aspect, since the commencement of the French revolution as the present moment. The recent intelligence from Europe, (with which you are doubtless fully acquainted) has given new life and energy to the republicans both in and out of the house; while the enemies of our form of government hang their heads in shame, confusion and dismay. The brilliant triumphs of Massena, over the Austrian and Russian slaves, are considered as certain preludes of the annihilation of the despotic combination; the resuscitation of French glory; the defeat and disgrace of the combined powers; the secure and permanent establishment of equal liberty thro' out Italy, Switzerland, France and Holland, perhaps, or a portion even of Germany: and a complete destruction of the British & Russians in Holland; Massena's victory, taken in conjunction with the sudden and unexpected arrival of Buonaparte in France, render these conjectures highly probable."
"It is not in the power of weak and erring mortals to foresee the ultimate effects that these events may produce on the continent of Europe, we ought not to be surprised should they lead to the overturning of the throne of the emperor Paul, and the planting of the tree of liberty in the despotic soil of Russia."
"If the 18,000 Russians made prisoners by Massena, should be sent to France, or even remain with their French conquerors for any length of time, they may become infected with the "French mania," and on their return to Russia may kindle such a flame, as their despot will be unable to stifle."
"What effect these events may have on a general peace is very powerful. It is however to be hoped that they will tend to promote the negotiation of our envoys to an amicable adjustment of our differences with the French republic."
"The attention of Congress, as yet, has been unoccupied by any question of great importance. I can, however, inform you that the president's passing over the British spoliations into total silence, has given great and serious disgust to many moderate, but intelligent men of both parties both in and out of the legislature."
December 23.
From the New-York Mercantile Advertiser.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
The following very important extract of a letter from the captain of Mr. Jno. G. Warren's brig at Cadiz, has just been received by him; and by his authority you will please to insert in your useful paper, &c. &c.
Cadiz, October 11, 1799.
"Mr. Shaw has just been on board, and informed me, that the French capture no American vessels unarmed, whose papers are clear, and have no scratching out on them."
Massachusetts.
BOSTON, December 19.
Extract of a letter from Augsburg, (Germany) to a gentleman in this town, dated October 7, 1799.
"The late victories gained by the French in Switzerland, it is feared, will change the face of things entirely in their favor and reduce the combined armies to the defensive. It appears clearly, from every circumstance, the Austro Russians could not undertake any thing of consequence against their enemies, since the battle of Novi—Moreau still is in possession of the Appenines, Bochetta, and of the heights of Montserrat; and thus threatened the plains of Piedmont from the south. Championet occupies the heights and defiles of the Alps, towards Nile and Dauphine, has in his front the famous fortress of Coni, still in the power of the French; and thus can assist Moreau on his right, or Grenier on his left, without danger of being cut off. Grenier occupies the valleys of Luzerne, where he is powerfully assisted by the inhabitants, who are all protestants, and warm in the cause of liberty: his left keeps the defiles of Navoy, and the pass of mount Genis. The French present a front of semicircular form, to the extent of two hundred and fifty miles, backed by inaccessible mountains, and dispersed in a manner never to be turned or taken in the flank; but able to attack with probabilities of success, as soon as they receive the reinforcements which already begin to join their respective corps."
"The force which Suwarrow took with him to Switzerland has naturally weakened the extensive and precarious line of the allies; and his defeat in the mountains of Helvetia may be attended with serious consequences: for if Massena's force amounts really to an hundred thousand men, he can march a body of fifteen or twenty thousand over Lugano, flanked by the lake Muggioire directly against Milano; and in that case, the combined armies will fall back with precipitation on the Adige (for it would be impossible to make a stand on the Po) and there leaning their right on the Lake Garda and the fortress of Peschiera, and there left along the Mincio or Mantua, they might hazard a battle, if a French column does not penetrate Tyrol by Egadine or Voralberg. The succours which the archduke sends to Upper Suabia, and the frontiers of Helvetia, it is apprehended will only endanger his situation; for though he is in possession of Manheim and Kehl, the French who it seems have collected a strong force at Mentz, can march without impediment over Frankfort, Darmstadt, Heidelberg, and along the Neckar to Heilbronn; in that case Manheim and Kehl must be relinquished, and the archduke will be forced to fall back and take a position between the Danube and the Lech, leaning his right upon Ulm, and his left on Augsburg and Friedberg, and here fight his battle."
"We are racked with fears and apprehensions, persuaded that if the fervent prayers of all good subjects, the intercession of saints, wonders, prodigies or blind chance, do not extricate our allied protectors from their present difficulties, this campaign is irrevocably lost to them, and their fortuitous destiny may determine whether we shall be ruled by the despotism of liberty, or that of tyranny."
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, December 27.
The following resolutions have passed both houses of Congress unanimously.
Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a marble monument be erected by the United States in the capitol, at the city of Washington, and the family of General Washington be requested to permit his body to be deposited under it; and that the monument be so designed as to commemorate the great events of his military and political life.
And be it further resolved, That there be a funeral procession from congress hall to the German Lutheran church, in honor of the memory of Gen. George Washington, on Thursday the 26th inst. and that an oration be prepared at the request of congress, to be delivered before both houses, on that day, and that the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives, be desired to request one of the members of congress to prepare and deliver the same.
And be it further resolved, That it be recommended to the people of the United States, to wear crape on the left arm, as mourning for thirty days.
And be it further resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to direct a copy of these resolutions to Mrs. Washington, assuring her of the profound respect congress will bear to her
person and character; of their condolence on the late affliction dispensation of Providence, and entreating her assent to the interment of the remains of General George Washington in the manner expressed by the first resolution.
And be it further resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to issue a proclamation, notifying to the people throughout the United States, the recommendation contained in the 3d resolution.
By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the congress of the United States "in honor of the memory of gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON," have this day, "Resolved, that it be recommended to the people of the United States, to wear crape on the left arm, as mourning for thirty days;" and "that the president of the United States be requested to issue a proclamation, notifying to the people throughout the United States, the said recommendation:" Now therefore, I, John Adams, president of the United States, do hereby proclaim the same accordingly.
Given under my hand and the seal of the United States, at Philadelphia, the 24th day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and of the Independence of the United States the twenty-fourth.
JOHN ADAMS.
By the president, TIMOTHY PICKERING. Secretary of state.
Lexington, January 23.
BRUTUS thinks proper to inform the public, in answer to the statement made by the Editor of the Kentucky Herald, that permission was actually granted by the Editor, for publishing the piece under that signature, prior to his jaunt to Louisville. The piece was not seen by him, but the contents were told him.—Brutus does not know how to account for this conduct in the Editor, unless it proceeds from an unpardonable degree of timidity, by no means suitable to the character of a Republican Printer.
The Citizens of Lexington and its vicinity, are requested to meet at the Masons' Hall in Lexington, on Saturday the 25th inst. at half after 10 o'clock, A. M. to join in a procession from thence to the Presbyterian meeting-house; where an oration will be delivered to the memory of the illustrious General George Washington, deceased.
COPY OF AN ACT,
Apportioning representation, and laying off the State into Senatorial Districts.
B E it enacted by the general assembly, that until it shall be altered by the legislature, the house of representatives shall be composed of sixty-two members, to be elected from the several counties agreeably to a ratio of one for every five hundred qualified electors within this state: that is to say, the county of Jefferson shall elect two members; the county of Shelby two members; the county of Bullitt one member; the counties of Henry and Gallatin one member; the county of Nelson three members; the county of Hardin one member; the county of Green two members; the county of Washington three members; the counties of Muhlenberg and Ohio one member; the counties of Livingston and Henderson one member; the county of Warren one member; the county of Logan two members; the county of Christian one member; the county of Cumberland one member; the county of Barren one member; the county of Pulaski one member; the county of Lincoln two members; the county of Mercer three members; the county of Garrard two members; the county of Madison three members; the county of Fayette four members; the county of Jessamine one member; the county of Bourbon four members; the county of Fleming two members; the county of Clarke two members; the county of Montgomery two members; the county of Scott two members; the county of Woodford two members; the county of Franklin one member; the county of Harrison one member; the county of Bracken one member; the counties of Boone, Campbell, and Pendleton, one member; and the county of Mason four members.
If before the next apportionment of representation shall be made by the legislature a new county shall be erected, it shall be considered for the purpose of representation as a part or parts of the county or counties from which it shall be taken.
And be it further enacted, that until it shall be altered by the legislature, the

county of Fayette shall be one senatorial district; the county of Montgomery one; the county of Bourbon one; the county of Mason one; the county of Clarke one; the county of Scott one; the county of Fleming one; the counties of Harrison and Bracken one; the counties of Campbell, Pendleton, and Boone one; the county of Woodford one; the counties of Franklin and Gallatin one; the counties of Jessamine and Garrard one; the county of Madison one; the county of Mercer one; the county of Lincoln one; the counties of Shelby and Henry one; the county of Nelson one; the county of Washington one; the county of Jefferson one; the counties of Bullitt and Hardin one; the county of Greene one; the counties of Cumberland & Warren one; the counties of Logan & Christian one; the counties of Livingston, Henderson, Muhlenberg and Ohio one.
And be it further enacted, That in order to ascertain the true state of the polls when two or more counties are annexed together for the purpose of choosing a representative or senator, the sheriffs shall at the court-house of the county first named, on the sixth day after the election shall have commenced, and having ascertained by faithful addition the amount of their respective polls, shall make return in the form prescribed by law of the person or persons elected.
(Copy) ROW. THOMAS.
GLASS WORKS.
THE gentlemen merchants and citizens of Kentucky, are hereby informed that we have reduced the price of our 8 by 10 window glass to twelve dollars per box, and the other sizes in proportion, at our glass works, at New-Genesee, Fayette county Pennsylvania.
J. W. Nicholson, Acting partner of the late firm of Albert Gallatin & Co.
January 2d, 1800.
CHEAP HARDWARE.
Just arrived at Lexington, from England, and brought all the way from Sheffield, in Yorkshire (where it was manufactured) by the subscriber
CONSISTING of table knives & forks, from seven shillings and six pence, to seven dollars and a half a dozen. Detach do. from seven shillings and six pence, to five dollars and a half a dozen. Carving do. at six shillings a pair. Childrens' do. at one shilling and six pence do. Butchers knives, and putty do.—basted with green and white ivory, stag, buck, bone, horn, ebony, cocoa, and camwood. A great variety of pruning knives, both straight and to shur. Pocket knives of various sorts. A quantity of Barlow's pen knives at nine pence each—and a great variety of other pen knives of various prices. A few fruit knives with silver blades, &c. Womens scissors, from nine pence a pair to a dollar and a half. Shaping, shop and horse do. Razors from nine pence each, to nine shillings. Razor strops (to hold a couple of razors) at various prices. Shoemakers' awls, dotted, belt blue, and pegging do. from six shillings a gross to fifteen shillings. Various kinds of shoe tacks, from one shilling and six pence, to two shillings and three pence a gross. Joiners' punches. Cast steel files for sharpening tenon, hand, and frame saws, from four pence half penny, to thirteen pence half penny each. Brass ink stands. Elegant Britannia metal teapots and cream ewers, that look as well as silver, and don't cost one twentieth part of the price. Candle sticks. Table and tea spoons. Snuff and tobacco boxes of the same metal. A variety of snuffers, and curious cook screws. Twenty thousand white chapel needles, &c. Very handsome superfine cloth, kerseymere, and many elegant patterns of twandown for waistcoats—now selling (at the store lately occupied by Mr. Charles Humphreys) by WHOLESALE and RETAIL . Country dealers will be allowed a good abatement by the gross or dozen, to sell again. Those who want to make up an assortment, are requested to be speedy in their application, as they will not be long upon sale.
John Slater.
Lexington, January 21st, 1800.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
AND reasonable charges, or TEN for apprehending either of the following deserters from my company, of the 4th U. S. regiment.
JOHN CAMPBELL, a private, deserted on the night of the 4th November, had on a long grey coat and short breeches, a pair of white stockings, a round hat, all of which are nearly worn out—he is very slovenly in his dress—five feet five inches high, light hair, fair complexion, small grey eyes, down look, aged about 20 years: born in Frederick county Virginia.
JAMES FORD, a private, deserted the 9th of November; had on a roundabout blue linsey jacket, a pair of brown country linen overalls, plain vest, five feet eight inches high, stout made, ruddy face short black hair, dark eyes, aged about thirty: was born in Ireland; follows well digging.
RICHARD WOVERTON, private, deserted December 10th; had on a white hunting shirt, a pair of public woolen overalls, a green Jean vest; he is 5 feet 11 inches high, but made short lightish hair, fair complexion, about twenty-two years of age: was born in North-Carolina. I expect he is making for Bullitt county, as he has worked the early part of the last summer about the salt licks, and has some friends in the neighborhood of them.
Jona Taylor, Capt. 4th U. S. Regt.
Federal Canton, } 11th Dec. '99. near Lexington, }
NOTICE.
THE late partnership of William Smith and Joseph Arthur, trading under the firm of Smith & Arthur, being dissolved by mutual consent, those indebted to said firm are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, in the town of Winchester, Clarke county, who has possession of the books and accounts. Suits will be commenced against those who fail to comply.
William Smith.
Lexington, 22d, Jan. 1800.
FOR SALE
At Public Vendue,
ON the 10th day of February next, unless sooner disposed of at private sale,
50,000 acres of VALUABLE LAND, in Hardin county, on the Rolling Fork of Salt river, granted to Gen. Thomas Matthews of Virginia, by patent, dated the 3d day of January, 1789, and conveyed by the said Gen. Thomas Matthews, through his attorney, Richard Matthews, to James Todd and William Mott, of Philadelphia, by deed of trust, dated the 7th day of June, 1797, for the purpose of securing a debt, interest, and all reasonable charges, due by the said Richard Matthews to the said Todd and Mott, sold agreeably to contract, to pay the above claims. For a particular description, apply to Cuthbert Banks, esq. at his office, or at Mr. Pofflethwaite's, to
W. Mott.
January 18th, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Jessamine creek, two mare colts, a forrel, two years old, both hind feet white, up to her ham, a star and snip in the forehead.—The other a dark iron gray yearling, appraised to 20 dollars—the forrel and the gray 15 dollars.
Wm. Harris.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the estate of Robert Todd, (r. s.) dec. by bond, note or otherwise, are requested to settle up their respective balances, before the February Fayette court next. Those who fail, are hereby assured that their accounts shall at that time be put in suit. Those who have any demands against said estate, are also requested to bring forward the same by that time for settlement.
John Parker, ex'or.
January 19th, 1800.
FEATHERS WANTED.
EXCELLENT PICKED COTTON
GIVEN in exchange for an equal weight of GEESE or DUCKS FEATHERS, at this office.
January 23d, 1800.
A BAKER WANTED.
GOOD WAGES and constant employ given to a Journeyman BAKER, who understands his business.—Apply to the subscriber in Nashville, Tennessee.
William Compton.
January 3d, 1800.
A BRIDGE.
TO be built across the Kentucky River, at Frankfort, in conformity to an act of the general assembly, passed at their last session, which will be about four hundred feet in length, sixteen feet wide in the clear, and about six and a half feet above the highest known water mark; all the timbers to be of the best kind for duration and strength, and well pitched, or oiled and painted; to be covered with a good & convenient roof, and the abutments to be well paved with good stone; a toll house of small size and a gate must be annexed.
The building of said bridge, will be offered to be let on the first Wednesday in March next; to the person or persons whose plan and price shall be approved by the directors thereof, upon their entering into bond with approved security, according to law, for the completion thereof, and warranting the same for seven years if required.
A sum of money sufficient for erecting said bridge is subscribed, and will be advanced, to the undertaker or undertakers, as the work goes on, the directors will meet on the aforesaid first Wednesday in March at the house of Daniel Wiefegeter, in the town of Frankfort, in order to receive plans and proposals, which may be delivered to their secretary, Mr. Achilles Sneed, on that day or sooner, under cover and seal.
Samuel Price, President.
Teste
Achilles Sneed, Secretary
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Johnons fork of Strodes creek, Bourbon county, a forrel horse, four years old, about 14 hands 3 inches high, a long star in his face, branded on the off shoulder I. B. appraised to 15l.
John Talbot.
October 2d, 1799.
I HAVE FOR SALE, At very low rates, all the HOUSES & LOTS
FORMERLY the property of Maj. John Hynes, in Paris, a part of those buildings, are elegant, and well situated for a STORE and TAVERN, adjoining the public ground, and on Main street—the house for a TAVERN has seven fine rooms, one of which is a large ball room, thirty-six by twenty feet, with two fire places; four large fire places in the other rooms; a kitchen with two rooms, and a fire place in each; stables, &c. The other buildings are of brick, and adjoin the public ground, facing the court-house, two story high; three tenements twenty feet square; a small kitchen annexed to each of them; a lot well situated, sixty-five feet facing the court-house, and adjoining Maj. Duncan; and eight acres out lots. The property may be divided to suit the purchasers. I further inform those inclined to purchase, that the store house and counting room
standing at the corner, on Main street, are two large well finished rooms, with each a fire place.
I have also for sale,
Six thousand acres of Land,
Beginning within less than two miles of Mount Sterling, (where the court house of Montgomery county) and running through as rich and fertile body of lands as any in that county: there is several disputes in this land, but it will be found to be very special in the entries, calling for natural and artificial boundaries. John Breckenridge esq. has the old patents, entries, &c. in his hands, to investigate the titles, and I think it will be found that there are no entries so special on any part of the land. I will not be liable for any loss of land, only against those claiming by, from, or under me, but I will sell to low as to make it an object worth the attention of any person inclined to purchase. It is unnecessary to say any thing more about the land or other property, as I expect those inclined to purchase will wish to see it. The land can be shown them by Col. James McMillin, of Montgomery county, and my son, Amos Edwards will show the property in Paris.
I have also for sale, 600 acres of land, of the first quality, in Bullitt county, well watered, the title indisputable. Six miles from Bullitt's and Mann's licks, 500, a part of the same tract, lately sold to Mr. Thornaburrow, who has settled on the same, and can show the land—he gave me 1500 dollars cash, and thinks it a good bargain.
I have also for sale, 3000 acres on Salt river and Chaplains fork, adjoining the tract of lower M'Afee's station—the owner of which can show the land, with some other small tracts in Lincoln and Mercer counties, all of which is of inferior quality. I will sell this low.
I have also for sale a valuable plantation, one and a half miles from Frankfort, well improved, constant springs on it, a good apple and peach orchard, a house fit for the reception of a family; the lands are of the first quality in the state, and can be seen by application to Mr. Brown, who lives on the place; the title is indisputable. This place is most valuable for its nearness to a good market, and the Kentucky river.
I also will sell my place of residence, four miles from Paris—there is on it elegant buildings, four hundred apple trees, all beginning to bear fruit; six hundred peach trees; two hundred and ten acres of cleared land, 32 of which is in bottom meadow; the farm is well divided into four fields of 40 acres each; there is a barn on it that will hold 1500 bushels of wheat in the straw, a large stable, new corn house, and all other useful houses in good order: the situation fine and healthy, and springs of water for constant and coolness, equal to any in the state—the dwelling-house has nine rooms well finished, some of which are elegant. There is upwards of four hundred acres in the tract; the title indisputable, all of the first quality. Ten negroes will be sold with the place, and most of the stock on it; those negroes having connections in the neighborhood, I do not wish to remove them—I have two other small places in the vicinity of that place, under rent, I will sell also; they are first rate land, containing about 150 acres each; the titles good.
I have also for sale, 6000 acres of land in Fleming county, mostly of the first quality, sixteen miles from Washington, in Mason, and about twelve miles from the Ohio river. There is no entries more special than those, and the patent very old, but as there are several interferences I will only give such title as is vested in me, without any recourse to me or mine, in case the land should be lost; on which condition the land shall be sold so low as to make it an object worthy the attention of the purchaser; otherwise will sell for two thirds its value, and refund the money in case the land is lost.
I have some military lands northwest of the Ohio, on Red Oak, fourteen miles from Washington—I will sell some below Green river. Also a small tract of valuable land near Washington, in Mason county, with an overshot mill, that may go with, or separate from the land.
I will also sell near about three thousand pounds worth of MERCHANDIZE, well assorted, with groceries and iron, exactly at first cost—and good debts in notes and settled accounts, to the amount of at least 7000 dollars, at twelve and a half per cent. discount. I have a temporary claim in a grist and saw mill in Bourbon, I will also sell.
Wheat, flour, and tobacco, will be taken in payment for one third of all the aforesaid property, (except the Westwood estate near Paris, in Bourbon county)—for the other two thirds, money, negroes, young, healthy, and unincumbered with children; and in part military lands on Strait, Red Oak, or Eagle creek, northwest of the Ohio river. Wheat, I will receive at my son Haden Edwards's mills near Frankfort, and at my mills near Limehouse in Mason county. I will also take some proportions of property for the property previously advertised in Paris, and near Small mountain; the sales of which is committed to William Clark esq. of Bourbon, and my son Amos Edwards.
Mr. Bradford.
My losses the two past seasons in the trade down the river, amounts to at least 8000 dollars, and were my debtors generous enough to make exertions to pay me, I should feel no embarrassment in the payment of those who have credited me; but as nothing will do but compulsion, by the tedious mode of waiting on process, I am determined to make every sacrifice to aid me in payment of the final sums I owe, and to secure funds for the purpose of exporting produce on a larger scale than I hitherto have done, it being the only natural, permanent way of commerce this country can go into, as most others are calculated to impoverish and drain us of money.
Any person or persons inclined to purchase any part or the whole of the foregoing property, may be assured that the terms shall be very moderate, which shall be made known upon application to the subscriber at his place of residence in Bourbon, or in Washington, where he is but his engages him alternately: if he is absent when application is made at either place, a few lines being left with Amos Edwards in Paris, or David S. Broderick, in Washington, an answer shall be immediately given by the subscriber.
John Edwards sen. of Bourbon County.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY.
THE trustees of the Transylvania University anxious to diffuse the benefits of the institution as extensively as possible, have resolved to inform the inhabitants of Kentucky, and the Western country in general, of the arrangements which they have recently made for the promotion of academic and professional studies. It has long been a subject of sincere regret to the enlightened part of the community, that there was no college west of the Appalachian mountains sufficiently organized to preclude the necessity of our youth resorting to the Atlantic states, in order to complete their education, and qualify themselves for professional employments. The trustees flatter themselves that this cause of complaint will no longer exist. The auspicious union of the Kentucky Academy, with the Transylvania Seminary, as it has concentrated the objects, so it has combined the powers and efforts of the two institutions, and affords a pleasing presage of harmony and public utility.
The limits of this publication will not allow the
trustees to state, in a particular manner, the advantages, which they anticipate from the regulations lately adopted. They must therefore wait until experience shall unfold them. At present they can only observe in general that no measures which in their opinion, could tend to preserve the morals, enlarge the understandings, or polish the manners of the youth committed to their charge, have been disregarded. To effectuate these salutary purposes the most approved code of academic laws has been prepared for the University, and will be enforced with vigilance and impartiality by the different officers, who are themselves to be accountable to the trustees for the faithful performance of the duties of their stations. Whilst the trustees announce to the public the solicitude with which they are determined to watch over the morals of the youth, they pledge themselves in the most unequivocal manner, that no influence shall be used to inculcate those principles of religion which are characteristics of the different sects. It is their unalterable determination that the students shall be left at perfect liberty in the formation of their religious creeds. As the trustees, in common with those of every other institution of the kind in Europe and America, considered classical learning as forming an essential part of a liberal course, they have made ample provision for it by the appointment of the rev. James Welch, professor of the learned languages, for which station his experience in teaching, his industry and attention, they have no doubt, sufficiently qualify him. The rev. James Blythe, whose distinguished and persevering exertions for the promotion of literature in the Western country, cannot have escaped the public notice, is appointed professor of Mathematics, Geography, Natural-Philosophy, and Astronomy.
Belles Letters, Logic, Metaphysics, and Moral Philosophy, are committed to the rev. James Moore, principal of the University. The aid which he will derive from his colleagues, will enable him to devote his attention to those studies, which are the last and most important in the course of Academic education.
In order to complete the plan contemplated by the founders of the University, the trustees have also made provisions for the study of all the learned professions. Either or all of the above named gentlemen will feel it a duty until a professor be appointed, to superintend the studies of such youth as may devote themselves to divinity.
As it was obvious to the trustees, that our state jurisprudence could not be studied with equal advantage in any of the Atlantic states, because many of our civil institutions, are in a great measure peculiar to ourselves, they thought it their duty to connect with the University, a School of Law: and accordingly have appointed James Brown esq. professor of that branch. His liberal education, and long residence at the University of William and Mary, together with twelve years extensive practice in the superior courts of this country, determined the trustees to make this choice; and the number of Law students, who already crowd his class, give the most decided proof of the propriety of the appointment.
The reasons for introducing the study of Medicine and Surgery were not less cogent. Dr. Frederick Ridgely, a physician of long experience, and unquestionable reputation, has been appointed professor of Materia Medica, Midwifery, and the practice of Physick. This gentleman is so well known in the Western country, that any recommendation of him by the trustees would be superfluous.
The important studies of Chemistry, Anatomy, and Surgery are confided to Dr. Samuel Brown. His great application, and uncommon opportunities of acquiring an accurate, and comprehensive knowledge of those subjects; his easy and perspicuous mode of conveying information have already gained him a considerable class; and from his perseverance and attention the trustees expect the happiest effects.
The library of the University consists of more than 1000 volumes of the best ancient and modern authors; in addition to which the trustees have procured a valuable Law Library for the students of that profession, and have appropriated 500 dollars for the purchase of Medical books, which will soon be bro't forward.
Law and Medical societies meet every week in town, in which the fundamental principles of those professions are discussed with a freedom, which cannot fail of affording to every student the most permanent advantages. At these societies the professors attend, and placing themselves on a level with the students, encourage them to that free exercise of reason, which is so well calculated to elicit the dormant powers of the human mind.
The University is now in possession of a considerable philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and 500 dollars are appropriated for the purchase of such additions to it, as are most immediately necessary; which sum shall be increased from time to time as the funds may permit.
Boarding can be had with Mr. Welch at the University for the moderate sum of 15l per annum paid half yearly in advance—the students furnishing their own bedding, washing, wood and candles.
The situation is elevated and healthful; and the public may be well assured that every exertion will be made to render the accommodations of the students as agreeable as possible.
WILLIAM MORTON, Ch.
Of the Standing Com.
Lexington Kentucky, } Dec. 24th, 1799.
N. B. Printers in the United States, friendly to literature, particularly those on the Western waters are earnestly requested to give the above a place in their respective papers.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
France
PARIS, Oct. 17.
The English troops, since the affair of the 17th Vendemaire, are shut up in their old entrenchments, where they are in want both of ammunition and provisions, that they have been obliged to send back the prisoners which they have taken.—They have demanded 24 hours to embark, which request has been denied them. It appears that Gen. Brune is disposed to make them surrender by capitulation; one of which will be to restore the fleet that surrendered in the Texel. It is believed they cannot maintain their station more than three days. Adverse winds have for five days prevented all attempts at embarkation, and also any supplies from reaching them. The misunderstanding between the Russians and English increases daily, which has occasioned many duels. It is reported that the Duke of York was for some time a prisoner to the Russians, but rescued by the English cavalry. Such are our last accounts.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
From the New-Jersey Journal.
ON THE DEATH OF GEN. WASHINGTON.
MOURN! mourn Columbia, mourn your Chief!
Ah! mourn forevermore!
Tell to the world thy tale of grief—
Thy Washington's no more!
Our father and protector's dead!
The statesman is no more!
A deadly gloom is round us spread,
And darkness veils our shore.
Ye stars, withdraw your feeble rays;
Ye rivers cease to flow!
Ye bards, who often sung his praise,
Now join the song of woe!
Ye nations, drop a friendly tear,
And mourn Columbia's chief!
Ye neighb'ring tribes, with hearts sincere,
Partake our load of grief!
He's gone! he's gone! to realms above—
To realms of pleasure, peace and love.
ANECDOTE.
A Gentleman having put out a candle by accident one night, ordered his waiting man (who was a simple being) to light it again in the kitchen; "but take care James" added he—"that you do not hit yourself against any thing in the dark." Mindful of the caution, James stretched out both his arms at full length before him, but unluckily, a door standing half open—passed between his hands and struck him a woeful blow upon the nose; "Dickens" muttered he, when he had recovered his senses a little, "I always feared that I had a plaguy long nose, but I now I never have thought that it was longer than my arms."
NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the county court of Hardin county, will meet on the 5th day of March next, at the beginning of an entry of 1000 acres of land, made the 11th day of May 1780 in the name of William Withers, one and quarter miles from the mouth of Salt river, on the south side thereof, there and there to take the deposition of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting said entry, and do such other things as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
January 6th, 1800.
William Withers.
TANNING AND CURRYING.
WANTED immediately two active BOYS, as apprentices to the above branches, from the age of 14 to 16 years old.
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Philip Teiser, Danville.
BY an act of the General assembly passed at their last session; the next court for the Lexington district is to be held on the first monday in February next, and all process that has been issued returnable to the March term, must be returned on the third day of next February term. I have thought proper to give this notice, that all persons who have suits in the said court may make the necessary preparations for trial.
THOS. BODLEY, C. L. D. C. Lexington, Jan. 7, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
I SHALL attend in behalf of the assignees of James and John Suget, on the 1st Monday in February next, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Mason, at some marked trees on Quicks run; then and there to take depositions, and perpetuate testimony respecting the beginning of an entry made in the name of James and John Suget, and do such other acts as may be necessary for establishing the said beginning.
JOHN GRAHAM. Preston, Jan. 1st, 1800.
TO SELL OR RENT,
MY BRICK HOUSE on Short street, opposite the Presbyterian meeting-house, and nearly opposite the market-house, Lexington. I will receive in payment, one third cash, and two thirds property, such as slaves and horses. The payments will be made easy to the purchaser. For further particulars apply to
William Ross.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAMUEL & GEORGE TROTTER, Have just received from Philadelphia, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, Glass, China and Queens-ware, Bar Iron, Steel, &c. &c. Which, for CASH IN HAND, they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms.
Lexington, December 25th, 1799.
For sale at this Office, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC, For the year of our Lord, 1800.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court:
October term, 1799.
John Key, complainant,
against William Fisher, Lemuel Crittenden and John Jones, executors of Benj. Fisher, dec. and William Fisher, Lemuel Crittenden, and Sallie his wife, John Jones and Sallie his wife, heirs and representatives of said Benjamin Fisher deceased, defendants;
In Chancery.
THE defendants having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that the said defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald according to law, another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. A Copy.
Thos. Bodley, C. L. D. C.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington District court, to wit:
Richard Brooks, complainant,
against William Fisher, Lemuel Crittenden, and Sallie his wife, and John Jones, and Sallie his wife, heirs and legal representatives of Benjamin Fisher dec. Margaret Crittenden, executrix, William Gist, and John Key, executors and the heirs and legal representatives of Andrew Gist deceased, defendants.
In Chancery.
THE defendants, William Fisher, Lemuel Crittenden, and Sallie his wife, and John Jones and Sallie his wife, heirs and legal representatives of Benjamin Fisher deceased, having failed to enter their appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to our satisfaction that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, agreeable to law, another posted at the door of the court house for Fayette county, and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. A Copy.
Thos. Bodley, C. L. D. C.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
FROM near Georgetown, on the 6th of April last a dun mare, four years old last spring, black mane and tail, not branded, has a star in her forehead, about a half hands high, any person delivering her to Mr. McNair, Lexington, or Mr. James Lemmon, Georgetown, shall have five dollars reward.
Andrew Robinson.
LL persons having any demands against Nathaniel Shaw, late agent for James O'Hara, Contractor, or accounts unsettled, will please to come forward without loss of time, in order to settlement.
Lexington, 17th Sept. 1799.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, THAT excellent stand at the corner of Main and Cross streets, Lexington, known by the name of the old court-house. The house is two story, with two rooms on each floor, 18 feet square, with a fire-place in each; also two good dry cellars, 12 feet square. For terms apply to the printer hereof.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WILL GIVE SALT AND CASH
For a few thousand weight of
GOOD PORK.
T. HART.
FAYETTE COUNTY:
November Court, 1799
James Penly complainant,
against Nathl. Sader & George Cleveland defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Cleveland not having entered his appearance agreeable 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 Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the second monday in March next and answer the complainant's bill—that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky newspapers for two months successively, and published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court house in this county. A copy.
Levi Todd, C. L. D. C.
FOR SALE,
THE FOLL. 4100 ACRES OF
MILITARY LANDS:
The purchase to be paid in CASH, on or before the first day of March next: ONE Thousand acres lying in Hardin county, on Hardins creek, about one half mile below the Falls. 500 acres in the above county, on a branch of Hardins creek, and about one mile below the Falls. 500 acres in the above county, adjoining the foregoing tract of 500 acres.—Those three surveys were made in the name of John Lewis. 1000 acres on the Six Barren river, made in the name of John Wimburgh, adjoining a tract of Col. Dabney's. I am induced to believe, from all the information I have been enabled to collect relative to the above lands, they are very valuable.
CUTH. BANKS.
Lexington, Dec. 2d, 1799.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF
BARLEY & HOPS.
Apply at George Anderson's store, or A. Holmes's brewery.
Lexington, September 23d, 1799.
METALIC RHEUMATIC RINGS.
EDWARD WEST,
ON High street Lexington, respectfully notifies the public, that he has discovered an effectual cure for the Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains and Cramps, by means of Metalic Rings, of a particular composition. The following certificates of the benefits already derived from the use of his rings, he flattens himself will be the best evidence of their utility—and as they can be obtained at a small expense, will recommend them to the afflicted. Apply as above.
Lexington, December 11th, 1799.
I do certify, that I have had the rheumatism in both my arms, till they were much swelled; I tried different kind of medicine, to no effect; I then applied to Edward West, for some of his rheumatic rings—after wearing them a short time, I was entirely released from both the pain and swelling, and am now perfectly well. Given under my hand this 2d day of July, 1799.
Patty Cook, Lexington.
I do hereby certify that my wife has been much afflicted with pains, as if she would have lost the use of her arms, and by wearing two rings made by Mr. Edward West, for that purpose, she appears to be perfectly well. Given under my hand this 22d day of November, 1799.
Richard Cave, on Clear creek, about 13 miles from Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in my knees and hips the last two years, and could receive no benefit from the doctors; I then applied to Mr. Edward West, for one of his rheumatic rings, and by wearing it a short time, I was relieved from the pains, and I believe it will perfectly cure me. Given under my hand this 29th day of November, 1799.
William Kenny.
I do hereby certify that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains.
William Ross.
I do hereby certify that my wife has been much afflicted with the rheumatic pains, and by all appearance would have lost the use of her limbs, and by wearing two rings made by Edward West, for that purpose, she appears to be perfectly well. Given under my hand this 5th day of December, 1799.
Isaac Barr.
I do certify that my wife both had the rheumatism in one of her arms, and was very helpless with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for some of his rheumatic rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand this 6th day of December, 1799.
Asariah Higgins.
I do certify that I have had the rheumatism in my knee till it was much swelled—I then applied to Edward West, for one of his rheumatic rings, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December, 1799.
Benjamin Beeley, about 5 miles from Lexington.
I do hereby certify that I have been afflicted with rheumatic pains for nine years, and by wearing a ring made by Mr. Edward West, for that purpose, I have been entirely well the last six months. Given under my hand this 7th day of December, 1799.
John Cook, Lexington.
Fayette County, ss. This day personally appeared, Edward West, of High street, in Lexington, Silvermith, before me, a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath that he received the foregoing certificates of the several persons whose names are subscribed thereto, and that he believes the contents thereof to be true. Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of December, 1799.
Y. Macconn, (seal.)
I hereby certify that for several years last past, I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism—Mr. Edward West of Lexington complimented me with one of his rheumatic rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th December, 1799.
Jesse Williams, Bourbon County.
N. B. All those who have used of my rings, are requested to forward to me certificates of their effects, as soon as convenient, and oblige Their humble servant,
E. WEST.
Lexington, December 12th, 1799. TAKEN up by the subscriber in Mercer county, near the mouth of Shawanee run a bay mare, about seven years old, about four feet nine inches high appraised to 171.
Benjamin Daniel
October 19 1799.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Scott county, on the waters of Dry run, a foraged stud colt, rising two years old, a small star and chip, some white on his off hind foot appraised to 31.
Simon Key.
FOR SALE.
FIVE HUNDRED acres of land on the waters of Slate, or Lulubulgrud, in Clarke county.
Also 295 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 Harrodsburg, to Frankfort, near Grays Horse Mill—For terms apply to the subscriber, in Jefferson county.
Samuel M c Dowell.
April 9th, 1799.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the wathrs of Somerset, Bourbon county, a bay horse, about 4 years old, about 13 hands 3 inches high, both hind feet white, a long star in his forehead, a white spot on his nose, some faddle marks branded on the left shoulder and thigh thus O, appraised to 13 10s.
James Brown.
I HAVE just arrived from Philadelphia with a very large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
In addition to those remaining on hand.
From the terms on which those GOODS were laid in, they can be sold on as low, (if not on lower terms) than any ever imported into this state.
For sale also, a general assortment of LAW, HISTORY, DIVINITY, AND SCHOOL BOOKS.
WRITING PAPER of the best quality, with WAFERS, QUILLS, SLATES and SLATE PENCILS.
An elegant COACHEE WITH PLATED HARNESS, also for sale. WILLIAM LEAVY.
Lexington, Dec. 27, 1799.
TO BE SOLD,
By virtue of a decree of the district court, held in Lexington, in a suit in chancery, wherein Hugh Millvain was complainant, and James Calquhoun, defendant, pronounced at the last March term, of the said court, will be exposed to sale at the door of the state house, in the town of Frankfort, on the 17th day of next March, it being the first day of the District and Federal courts, 6000 acres of land, situate lying and being in the county of Gallatin, entered in the name of John May, from him assigned to Gilbert Imley, and from him to Alexander Dick, and by him devised to James Fenton Mercer, and conveyed by James Fenton Mercer, to James Calquhoun.
Otto Beatty, Daniel Weisiger, William Triggs, John Logan, Thomas Tunstall.
January 8th, 1800.
WANTED
AT the school house at the Town fork Baptist meeting house, a School-Master, to teach Reading, Writing Arithmetic and English Grammar: a teacher who can come well recommended, for his abilities and moral character, will meet with good encouragement. A teacher with a family can be accommodated with a good log house with a stone chimney, & two acres of land; one for a garden & the other for grafs.
Henry Payne. January 13th, 1800. *3s tf
AS A TEACHER
A PERSON who can come well recommended, for no other need apply, will meet with great encouragement by applying to
Robts Johnson, Rhodes Thompson, John Thompson, John Payne, John Hawkins. Living near Georgetown
January 2 1800.
JOHN CLAY,
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
MERCHANDIZE,
IN the house formerly occupied by Mr. Robert Barr, opposite Messrs. Samuel and George Trotter, which he will sell on low terms for Cash or Country Produce, viz. Tobacco, Hemp, and Good Clean Wheat, delivered at any of the merchant mills in this county or in Woodford. He will purchase BEES-WAX & TALLOW.
For which he will give one half Cash. Lexington, December 3d, 1799.
LAWSON MCCULLOUGH,
TAYLOR:
TAKES this method of informing his friends and customers, that he has rented a room on Main street up stairs, in the house where Mr. Robert Barr formerly lived, two doors below Messrs. Trotter & Scott's store, where he carries on his business. Those who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done with dispatch, neatness and punctuality. Lexington November 21st, 1799.
A TAVERN.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has opened
TAVERN
at the sign of the Sheaf of Wheat, just back of the court-house. He is furnished with every necessary which may tend to accommodate those who may call upon him. *3tf
Lexington, January 18, 1799.
THOMAS TIBBATS. N. B. Travellers can always be furnished with travelling biscuits, bacon hams, venison do. dried beef, beef tongues, cheese &c. &c.