The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-01-04 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 485.]
WEDNESDAY, January 4, 1797.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main-street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum, Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received; and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
TO THE Patrons of the Kentucky Gazette.
Fellow Citizens:
IT is with peculiar pleasure I now present to you the first number of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE on the plan lately proposed. As the circumstances which at first gave birth to this Paper, are unknown to the greater part of its present Patrons; it may not be disagreeable to any of them, to take a retrospective view of its origin and progress as well as the motives that first induced me to undertake the business of a Printer.
In the year 1786, whilst a Convention of the Citizens of Kentucky by their Delegates, were deliberating on the propriety of separating from the State of Virginia, the want of a proper channel through which to communicate to the people at large, political sentiments on a subject so extremely interesting to them, and in which unanimity was so very necessary; induced them to appoint a committee of their own body, to encourage a Printer to settle in the District. The critical situation in which the District of Kentucky was at that time placed, by being surrounded on every side by a cruel and savage foe; and which almost put an entire stop to emigration, consequently to the influx of a sufficient circulating medium; occasioned a belief, that no encouragement could be given by the committee that would procure a Printer to remove to Kentucky: this belief was much strengthened by an unsuccessful attempt which had been made by sundry gentlemen, to procure a Mr. Miles Hunter (a Printer) to settle in this country, who refused, unless he could have secured to him certain stipulated emoluments, to continue for a given time, which they would not venture to promise.
Having duly weighed all the circumstances, and from a confidence in my own mechanical talents (notwithstanding I had not the least knowledge of the printing business) together with a belief that I could execute the business on a small scale, until I should be able to instruct my sons (of which I had five) added to the prospect of future advantages to them and myself; I was prompted to make a tender of my services to the committee.—They accepted them and made report thereof to the Convention, who concurred with their committee, and as the highest mark of approbation, gave me their unanimous promise of patronage.
Satisfied of having obtained every encouragement that I had a right to expect, or that they as a body had power to grant, and in which I had the fullest confidence, employed every possible means in my power to perform the engagements made on my part; and on the 11th day of August, 1787, presented to the world, the first number of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE. It is impossible to express the grateful sensations I experienced at the approbation with which it was received by its patrons; notwithstanding its almost innumerable imperfections—what a striking difference between that paper, and the one now before you!
From the great scarcity of money, and low state of population at that time, I was enabled to procure about 180 subscribers only; notwithstanding which, and the high prices of every article used in the prosecution of the business, I was determined to persevere, if possible: And although the whole of my income was not sufficient to procure the imported articles necessarily employed; yet from the friendly assistance which I received from the Merchants of Lexington, I was enabled to continue the paper on that small scale, until the 17th of September, 1791.
Two important events which took place about that time, gave birth to that of a remarkable change in the KENTUCKY GAZETTE: One of which was, permission from Congress to the citizens of Kentucky to carry volunteer expeditions against the Indians at
the expence of the Union, which before had been forbidden at any rate. The other, a separation of the District of Kentucky from the State of Virginia, its admission into the Federal Union, and the electing of a Convention to frame a Constitution. These expeditions occasioned an influx of money into the District; and the admission of Kentucky into the Federal Union as an independent State, together with the framing a Constitution for its Government, presented a new field for political disquisitions; in which every citizen was deeply interested, and for which purpose the Paper was enlarged from a half sheet to a sheet. What effect the free circulation of thoughts and opinions in this Paper had, in producing those events, I shall not pretend to determine: The events were produced, the Paper enlarged, and within a few weeks after, the number of subscribers to it doubled.—For whilst one of those events put into the hands of the citizens the means of procuring; the other created the necessity of acquiring political information. No person, except he has been in a similar situation, can conceive the heartfelt satisfaction which I at that time experienced, from so pleasing a prospect, as that of having it shortly in my power, to discharge those debts necessarily contracted for the support of the Paper, and which had been increasing from its commencement; nor was I deceived in my expectations, for the liberal encouragement then given it enabled me in the course of two years, not only to defray the expence thereof, but also to discharge those debts contracted for its support in the four preceding ones, and prevented me from abandoning it as a ruinous project, which at that time I had serious thoughts of doing. If a knowledge of past events is a good criterion by which we can judge of future, there can be no doubt of the success that will attend the alteration made in this paper; for the critical situation in which the United States are at this time placed, in consequence of their treaties with France and England, and the late conduct of those two nations towards them; must be interesting, and awaken an anxiety of the first magnitude in the minds of every description of citizens, to relieve which, demands more room than my former plan afforded; especially when we consider that our interests are so interwoven with the policy of the European world as to make it necessary to pay particular attention to their transactions, as well as the conduct of the American Government.
More than nine years experience, has convinced me that Impartiality forms one of the most valuable traits in the character of a News Paper Printer; and notwithstanding it has sometimes operated as a partial disadvantage; duty and interest have continually prompted me unalterably to pursue it.—The discussion of political subjects is an advantage of importance to society (especially when the object is the public good) and ought to be encouraged; but when the object is party ill will or personal resentment, it ought to be rejected.
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J. BRADFORD:
Lexington, Jan. 4, 1797.
LONDON, Oct. 6
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr. Pitt's answer to Mr. Fox.
Though I feel myself impelled from more than one consideration, to come forward on the present occasion, I shall not be under the necessity of troubling the house much at length. It is certainly to me a matter of great satisfaction, that at so critical a conjuncture, indeed the most important that has occurred during the present century, that on the only great and substantial question, on which the address proposes to express any opinion, there should be no difference of sentiment in this house, and that even the right hon. gentleman should have expressed his cordial concurrence. There are certainly many topics on which we touched in the course of his speech, in which I now differ with him, as much as ever I differed at any former period, but with respect to the great and substantial object of the address, the propriety of the conduct employed to bring about a solid and durable peace such a peace as may be consistent with the permanent security and the just pretensions of the country, there does not subsist even the slightest shade of difference. That object is found to command the full and most unequivocal support. Such a circumstance I must indeed consider as matter of just pride and of honest satisfaction. It exhibits the most decided and undeniable proof, that the steps which his majesty has taken towards negotiation, that the clear and explicit declaration that he has made, are in themselves unexceptionable, and so well calculated for the end in view, that they must command assent from any man who retains the smallest care for the interest and honor of his country. Impressed with this feeling of satisfaction, I can have but little inclination to detain the house on points of slighter difference. I look with still higher satisfaction to the concurrence now expressed in the object of the address, as the pledge of a general unanimity, and the omen of great exertions, if unfortunately, that object should not be obtained. The honourable gentleman justly states, that what hitherto has been done only amounts to an overture for peace. It is impossible to state what may be the result. We cannot pronounce what will be the disposition of the enemy, or what circumstances may occur to influence the face of the negotiation. We ought to look fairly to our situation. It holds out to us a chance for peace, if the enemy are disposed to accede to it on just and reasonable terms; but, on the other hand, if they are still actuated by ambitious projects, we shall gain another object by the course we have pursued; we shall expose the injustice of their policy and their insatiable thirst of aggrandizement; and if no other advantage be granted, we at least shall be able to put to the proof the sincerity of that pledge which this day has been given—that if the enemy are not disposed to accede to peace on just and reasonable terms, the war will be supported by the unanimous voice and the collected force of the nation. I trust and hope that it may not be necessary to have such a test of sincerity; but while we indulge with satisfaction in the hope of a more favorable issue, we must at the same time look to the other alternative; we must be prepared with all the force of the country to support the prosecution of the contest if its continuance should be found necessary. If the unanimity of this day be accompanied with such views, if it is not an unanimity founded merely upon the pleasing sound of peace, the captivating charm of renewed tranquility, & the prospect of the termination of those scenes of horror & calamity with which war is attended (such an unanimity would indeed be fatal to the country) but if
it is an unanimity the result of rational and manly reflection, founded upon careful consideration of the situation of the country, and prepared to meet every conjuncture, cannot then be too highly prized. We must not put out of view those means of exertion which we still possess, we must fairly compare the situation of this country with that of the enemy, and the amount of our own acquisitions with the losses of our allies; we must estimate the extent of the sacrifices which, under all these circumstances, it may be fitting for us to make, in order to effect the restoration of peace.
It is with a view to those principles that unanimity becomes so peculiarly desirable in the present moment; the clear and unequivocal explanation of his majesty's conduct with respect to peace, has commanded a general concurrence. If it be that sentiment which, on the one hand, is prepared to support the just pretensions, and reasonable hopes of the country; and on the other hand to resist the unjustifiable demands and arrogant claims of the enemy, I shall then consider the unanimity of this day as the happiest era in the history of the country. On this head I shall say no more, and agreeing thus far with the honourable gentleman, I would wish to say as little as possible as to other points on which he touched in the course of his speech, and with respect to which we widely differ. They have been too often and too warmly discussed to be now forgotten by gentlemen who sat in the former parliament; and in the concluding part of his speech the honourable gentleman gave us an assurance that we should hear of them again. The honourable gentleman has intimated as his opinion, that we must change the whole system of our interior policy, which he considers as inconsistent with the constitution of the country. I am happy, however to find that he is so far satisfied with the constitution as to ascribe to its protection that internal order and undisturbed tranquility which he admitted that the country had for some time past enjoyed. He at the same time reproached in the severest terms laws which were passed during the last parliament, and which he represented as pregnant with the most mischievous consequences, and declared that he could not subscribe to any construction of that part of his majesty's speech which included those among the laws, the energy and wisdom of which had contributed to secure the tranquility of the country—Having made this declaration, it would be unfair and uncandid on my part not to be equally explicit. I desire no gentleman to vote for the address upon any such qualification with respect to those laws. I am firmly of opinion, that exclusive of their influence the peace of the country could not have been so successfully maintained. Nor can I suffer the smallest reproach to fall upon the character of the last parliament, who displayed their wisdom and their energy in providing a remedy so suitable to the alarming nature of the crisis. If there is any ambiguity in the address with respect to those laws, it is because they are inconsistent with the spirit of the constitution which they were framed to protect and splendid with the system of our jurisprudence, so congenial to the practice of former times, and so conformable even to the letter of former acts, that it was impossible to make any discrimination. It is to be recollected that they were passed in a moment of alarm and turbulence; they had been found most admirably calculated to meet the emergency of the time. The address does not apportion with minute exactness what tranquility we have derived from the operation of those laws when blended with the constitution, and what we might have enjoyed from the influence of laws previously subsisting, how much we were indebted for protection to the ancient strength of the edifice, or to those buttresses that were raised to support it in the moment of hurricane. There were some other points on which the honourable gentleman touched. He seemed to consider, from the language of the address that endeavours have only been made

of late to procure peace. He ought to recollect that his majesty's speech particularly refers to what has taken place since he last communicated with the parliament. If ever the day shall come when an examination shall be instituted into the steps which have been adopted to secure the re-establishment of the general tranquillity, I am confident that no endeavors for that purpose have been wanting on the part of his Majesty's ministers. But gentlemen must be sensible that what may be admitted as an endeavor to restore peace depends upon a variety of circumstances, and is likely to be differently appreciated by individuals of opposite sentiments. It depends upon a relative state of parties, on the number of allies with whom we may be engaged to act, on the degree of attention we pay to their interests, and on the concert we wish to preserve with them. Taking all these necessary considerations into view, I again pledge myself that it will by found in the result of enquiry that ministers have neglected no opportunity which could have been improved for the purpose of accelerating peace. But the honorable gentleman has told us that we are at last come to the period which he had all along pointed out; that we have now consented to adopt that course which he has uniformly recommended since the commencement of the contest to send a person to Paris and to try the effect of negotiation. He takes to himself all the merit of that policy which we have tardily adopted, and so confident did he feel himself on this ground of self exultation, that he declined all illustration of his victory, and merely made it the subject of one triumphant observation. His assertion was, "you are now taking those measures which if you had listened to my counsels, you might have adopted four years ago." But does it follow that the measure was right then, because it is right now? May not a period of four years produce many events to justify a material change of policy, and to render measures wise and expedient, which at a certain time would neither have been prudent nor reasonable? Because you do not chuse to make peace the day after an unprovoked aggression, may you not be justified in holding out pacific overtures after a lapse of four years? The argument of the honorable gentleman amounts to this, that, either you must make peace the day after the aggression, or not make it at all. —With respect to the relative situation of this country and Spain, it would not be consistent with my duty to go into any detail on that subject at the present moment. As to the question of our resources, the honorable gentleman admits them to be extensive and flourishing. They furnish indeed, in a moment like the present, a subject of peculiar congratulation and well grounded confidence. If the revenue, after a four years war, which might have been expected to have injured it so materially in so many branches and after all the additional burthens which have been imposed, still keep up to the rate of last year, that circumstance is surely no slight source of satisfaction. —With respect to the state of commerce I am enabled to speak in a very different strain. Notwithstanding all the embarrassments which it has had to encounter it has attained and still continues to enjoy a pitch of unexampled prosperity. Those embarrassments have proceeded from various causes; the expence of the war abroad, & the high price of the articles of consumption at home; the situation of part of the continent, where the markets have been shut against us; and even the growth of our capital re-acting upon the commerce which occasioned it, so that it was an unequivocal proof, temporary prosperity was itself a cause of temporary distress. Of the continuance of this prosperity we have now the best assurance. The state of our exports during the last six months has been equal to what they have been in the most flourishing years of peace; and our imports have diminished in a very small proportion from what they have been at periods accounted the most prosperous. Under these circumstances, whatever temporary embarrassments may have arisen from the quantity of specie sent out of the country from the want of sufficient circulating medium, from the state of foreign markets, and from the encrease of our capital; and however these difficulties may for a time, have obstructed the ordinary operations of finance, the commercial character
of the country has lost neither its vigor nor importance. It has been the state of things at a period when the country has had to contend for every thing dear to it; if notwithstanding all the obstacles which have clogged the machinery, the spring has retained its force and energy, we may presume, that it, by the obstinacy and ambition of the enemy we should be called to still greater exertions, that our resources as yet remain untouched, and that we shall be able to call them forth, with a degree of concert and effect worthy of the character of the British nation, and of the cause in which they will be employed. These resources have in them nothing hollow or delusive. They are the result of an accumulated capital of gradually increasing commerce, of high and established credit. They are the fruits of fair exertion, of laudable ingenuity, of successful industry, they have been produced under a system of order and of justice, while we, under many disadvantages, have been contending against a country which exhibits in every respect the reverse of the picture. —A proof that the regular operation of those principles must triumph over the unnatural and exhausting efforts of violence and extortion. By these resources we are now qualified to take such steps as may tend to conduct us to a solid and durable peace, or, if we do not succeed in that object, to prosecute the contest with firmness and confidence. The honorable gentleman suggested one remark, that the speech contained no recognition of the government of France. He wanted a good deal of ingenuity in attempting to prove that it ought to have contained an express acknowledgment of the French government. It ought to have occurred to him, that a passport having been sent for and granted, some communication must have taken place on the occasion, and as that executive directory had been satisfied with the form of communication, and the mode in which they had been addressed it could not be necessary for him to start a difficulty where they had found none. I can assure him, that no question of etiquette, no difficulty of form, shall be permitted to stand in the way of negotiation, or to obstruct the attainment of the great object of peace. As to the other points, the right honorable gentleman has suggested what lessons we ought to derive from the experience of address. These lessons may be greatly varied according to the situation of parties and the different points of view in which the subject is considered. But, when the right honorable gentleman tells us that the situation of this country is that of adversity, I can by no means agree to the proposition. How far it deserves to be ranked under that description, let those pronounce who are best acquainted with the state of our resources. It cannot surely be termed a state of adversity from any losses of our trade, the diminution of our capital, or from the reduction of any of our foreign possessions. We have not been greatly impoverished by the events of the war in the East Indies. We cannot be much weakened in our national strength, by having our navy, in consequence of repeated triumphs over every hostile squadron, raised to a greater degree of glory and of fame, than it had ever before attained. Where, then, are we to look for symptoms of this adversity? Are we to look for them in the losses and disasters of our allies? But does the hon. gentleman appeal to these as a criterion of adversity, when in the same breath, I hear him hold out as a source of complaint, that you are not, under your present circumstances, sure of a triumphant peace? And why can you not command such a peace? —because you will not separate your own greatness, and your own commerce, from the interest and from the fate of your allies; because you refuse to purchase peace for yourselves on any other terms than those which will secure the tranquillity of Europe, and consider the situation of Great Britain as chained to that of the continent, by the bonds of a liberal and comprehensive policy. If what has been lost on the continent is a subject of regret, it is at least a topic on which we have no reason to reproach ourselves. If even the prospect in that quarter continued as gloomy as it was some time since, and if the extremity had not roused the armies of the emperor to those gallant and spirited exertions, which have been crowned with such brilliant and unprecedented success, no blame
could be attached to us. While the violence of France has been overrunning a great part of Europe, and every where carrying desolation in its progress, your naval exertions have enabled you to counterbalance their successes, by acquisitions in different parts of the globe, and to pave the way for the restoration of peace to your allies, on terms which their own strength might have been able to procure. If you look indeed to the geographical situation of the seat of war, the emperor has not regained by his recent victories all that he had formerly lost. But do you count for nothing the destruction and ruin of those armies, by whom all the previous successes of the enemy had been achieved? do you count for nothing the glorious and immortal testimony that has been exhibited to mankind, that disciplined valor must finally triumph over those principles that the war was undertaken to oppose, & which owed all their extraordinary and unaccountable successes to the violence in which they originated, and the successes with which they were accompanied. A memorable warning has also been afforded with respect to the true consequences which have resulted to those foreign powers, who in opposition to their true interest have courted the alliance of that enemy, and expected to find security in disgraceful tranquillity. Recent events have served also to exculpate the characters of those who were calumniated as desirous to embrace their principles, and receive their laws, and in Germany they have left behind them nothing but the memory of their wrongs, and a feeling of eternal resentment. Are such effects to be considered as of small importance; or to be put in competition with the reduction of a fortress, or the possession of a district? of the virtues to be acquired in the school of adversity, the honorable gentleman only mentions those of moderation and forbearance. Moderation I should consider as that virtue which is adapted to the dawn of prosperity; there are other virtues of no less importance which are to be acquired under a reverse of fortune, and which are equally becoming in those who are called to suffer: there are the virtues of adversity endured, & adversity resisted, of adversity encountered, and adversity surmounted. The recent example of Germany has furnished an illustrious instance of fortitude & perseverance, their fortitude & perseverance have had the merited reward. These were lessons which I trust this country has not to learn. England has never shown itself deficient in firmness and magnanimity; it is unrivalled in resource; it has always been foremost in the career of honorable exertion, and it has only to maintain its accustomed vigor and perseverance to effect the restoration of general tranquillity upon terms consistent with the dignity of its own character, and the security and interest of Europe.
Mr. Fox said a few words in explanation, in which he complained that the chancellor of the exchequer had misrepresented his argument respecting the propriety of the time for negotiation. He did not argue that because it was right to negotiate now, that it was right to negotiate at a former period. What he contended was, and he had not altered his opinion from any thing that he had heard, that if it was prudent and wise to send an ambassador to Paris, now when the French have carried their arms into the heart of Germany, and are in possession of Italy, it would not have been dastardly and pusillanimous to have adopted that measure, when they had not one foot of that territory. He allowed that it might be sometimes pusillanimous to negotiate, but he was convinced that those who had been in the habit of applying this term during the war to any proposition for negotiation, had now renounced that opinion. He still retained his opinion respecting the new laws, & when he voted for the address, he did not include them in his construction of that part of it in which mention is made of the wisdom and energy of the laws.
The question upon the address was then put and carried nomine contradicente .
Adjourned till to-morrow.
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A letter written from general quarters, at Geissenfeld, on the 22d Fructidor, Sept. 8.
Matters go on very well. The enemy retreat in proportion, as we advance, and seem to give way as we make resistance; we have done every thing in our power to bring them to an engagement, but they seem determined to cede as much territory as we would wish.
After passing the Beck, we have taken from the enemy 3000 prisoners; killed and wounded in the different actions, particularly at Languebruck, on the 15th, at least 2500, besides forcing 4000 Bavarians, which formed the contingent of the army of the empire, to retreat, without counting 1200 Bavarian troops whom we have neutralized. All this balances the losses of the army of the Sambre and Meuse. I do not reckon upon the desertion, which has been great.
It is necessary to disconcert the plans of the enemy's campaign, which must necessarily be the case in gen. Jourdan, who has at least as great a force as the Prince Charles; makes an obstinate stand.
The following are the details of our operations since my last letter:
On the 17th, our advanced guard attacked a corps of three battalions and 900 cavalry, which covered Fressing, and chased them with so much precipitation, that the enemy had not time to break down the bridge upon the Iser, so that we have been left masters of the passage of that river. The same day we hemmed in the enemy at the entrance of the bridge at Ingolstadt. They counted upon passing the Iser, but not finding convenient fords, having no means of erecting bridges, and the situation of the enemy on the other side being favorable, they relinquished the design, and after taking the bridge of Friedberg, they determined to detach a part of the corps, which will pass at Munich.
On the 18th it passed and marched towards Fressing.
On the 19th the army advanced, the right wing by Woluzac, and the left by Lilm towards Geissenfeld, they only fell in with a few of the enemy's posts.
It is to be remembered that the entrance to the bridge at Ingolstadt, was gained by a bold action, and arrangements have been made for a regular attack upon it.
On the 21st the right wing and the centre of the army advanced: the advanced guards have reached Neustadt, Mainburg and Moosburg, and chased the enemy from thence. At Mainburg they took 450 men and one piece of cannon; at Moosburg, they have taken 100 men, & made themselves masters of the bridge over the Iser.
Prince Charles has sent gen. Latour against us, with the left wing of the Austrian army, comprising 12 or 13 thousand men, commanded by gen. Nauendorf.
(Signed) E. REYNIER.
Hausman commissary of the government, to the executive Directory.
Dated head-quarters Augsburg, 23d Fructidor, Sept. 9.
Citizens directors, The head-quarters of the army of the Rhine and Moselle, are this day removed from Augsburg to Shrebenhausen.
We have taken 600 prisoners from the enemy. Gen. Lambert has been killed in a reconnoitring party.
Health and respect, (Signed) N. HAUSSMAN.
HALIFAX, October 29. Extract of a letter from St. John's, (Newfoundland) dated Sept. 21.
"Since forwarding our letter of the 27th ult. we have had no opportunity of writing to you, being since the 2d inst. in a state of blockade. Rear admiral Richery, having escaped the vigilance of a rival Mann, and got out of Cadiz, made his appearance about 3 leagues to the southward of us, on the night of the first inst. and paraded in view of our harbor on the 2d, with one 80 gun ship, six of 74, one of 40 and a corvette. He stood on to the north about three leagues, and lay to at that distance, constantly repeating signals and setting off sky rockets. We apprehended that in the morning they meant to make a descent on us in that direction; which, however, they did not, but on the third, flood on again in a direct line of battle, till they

pproached near cape Spear, when they bore down in an irregular line direct for the narrows. At this time we imagined their intention was to force into the harbor; meanwhile all the batteries were extremely well manned, and the forges at work heating balls. Martial law was also proclaimed, and all the inhabitants, without distinction were under arms, and at their respective posts, determined to make the most vigorous defence. Two frigates, a sloop of war, and the Romney of 50 guns, were stationed at the opening of the narrows, with springs on their cables. In this situation our arrangements stood, expecting every moment the firing to commence. When the enemy arrived within gun-shot of the batteries, and in full view of our force, having reconnoitred our strength and position, the admiral thought proper to steer off, and stand to the southward, and his whole fleet followed his example. That night they lay to in Petty Harbor Bay, where we were also apprehensive of their intention to land troops; but not thinking that measure advisable, they steered to the southward, and came to anchor in the Bay of Bulls. That devoted settlement they have reduced to ashes. By this destruction the house of Ougier and Page, have lost some thousands. On the 7th the enemy weighed anchor and proceeded to the south-east in view of the different harbors; and shortly after got out of sight. The 40 gun frigate appeared, on the ninth off Trepalley, into which place she chased some bankers, after which she stood on to the westward. On the 14th and 15th, the French fleet again appeared in Placentia Bay, steering N. W. S. W. for Cape Chapeau Rouge, and this is the last exact account we have of them. Their manoeuvres have appeared unaccountable and we think, indicate a want of harmony among them. They are supposed to have gone to intercept the outward bound Quebeck fleet, which is under convoy of the Pearl frigate. They are known to be in want of bread, and consequently must soon repair to some port in the States. This visit has so much deranged the trade of the Island, that we fear it will be productive of very bad consequences this fall. The servants of the southern ports have behaved very unruly, in plundering stores, and running away with vessels and boats; but as the fear of the enemy has subsided, matters are reinstalled again, and the servants returning to their duty. The Shark is just arrived in the narrows. We are in hopes martial law will soon cease, and our attention be restored to our business."
The following permit, given to a family to go on shore at the Bay of Bulls, proves the French fleet at Newfoundland, to be Richery's from Cadiz:
Liberty Equality. NAVY OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Squadron under the command of rear Admiral Richery. The ship Le Duquesne, commanded by Citizen Allemand, Captain of the Navy.
After the request made to Citizen Richery, by the wife of Richard Driskall, prisoner of war, and 3 children, of Bay Bulls, it is permitted to the said wife and her family to disembark from the ship Le Duquesne, to return to the said Bay. We invite all the citizens who shall meet the said family, not to disturb them in any manner, but on the contrary, to give them all the assistance in their power.
On board the ship Le Duquesne, the 21st Fructidor 4th year of the Republic of France. Seen by me Captain Commandant. ALLEMAND.
Yesterday arrived here from St. John's Newfoundland, the ships John and Jane, capt. Branston. This ship left England with the Britannia store ship, which arrived here some time since. She is laden with government provisions. Having put into Newfoundland on the 26th of August, and the French fleet appearing off the 1st of September, she has been detained by the embargo which was laid on all shipping in that port. She left St. John's on Thursday last, the 20th inst. under convoy of his majesty's ship Spencer, capt. Evans. The account capt. Branston gives of the French fleet, agrees with the intelligence contained in the preceding letter. The ships which were detached by admiral Richery to the Labrador coast, on
the 9th of Sept. were the Censeur, Duquesne and Fripon. By capt. Evans, in the brig Madona, who had made his escape from Labrador, and arrived at St. John's 3 days before the John and Jane sailed, intelligence was received, that the French ships had entered Temple Bay, and laid the whole settlements in ruins. Among the shipping destroyed there, was a fine merchant ship, called the Regulator, mounting 20 guns. Captain Evans left the Labrador Coast the 10th instant, at which time those ships were still there. The chief part of the fleet was in at St. Pierre's on the 24th ult. on which day two sail of the line went out on a cruise. On the 26th, the admiral gave to captain Long, who commanded a ship which was destroyed at the Bay of Bulls, and who, with his wife, had been made prisoners, a schooner which he had captured, and permitted him to take with him 60 other prisoners and go where he pleased; and the same evening the remainder of the fleet left St. Pierre's, and it was supposed they were all to meet at some other place of rendezvous. The prisoners who have been landed from the fleet, report, that about 14,000 troops were said to be on board the different ships. Those which they saw were a shabby looking pack. Captain Branston has favored us with the following list of the French fleet:
Le Jupiter, Ad. Richery, 74, Le Censeur, a Commodore, 84, Le Berwich, 74, La Victoire, 84, Le Barras, 74, Le Revolutionnaire, 74, La Duquesne, 74, L'Ambuscade, 36, La Felicite 36, Friponne 36.
LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, January 4, 1797.
No mail having arrived down the Ohio for near three weeks, we are under obligations to the gentleman who kindly furnished us with a Baltimore paper of the 25th of Nov. from which Mr. Pitt's speech published in this day's paper is taken, and well accounts for publishing that speech before the address from the throne, or the speech of Mr. Fox, (to which it is an answer) neither of which having yet come to hand; but as it throws some light on the present disposition of the British court to treat with the Republic of France, we have no doubt it will be well received by our readers.
A NEW ROAD. THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has marked or blazed a New Road, from his house near the mouth of Bullskin creek, on the North West side of the Ohio river, to Deerfield, on the Little Miami; there is likewise another road, cut from opposite said road, (on the Kentucky side) to Washington.
Travellers will find it materially to their advantage to travel this route, as the road is very level and the distance only thirty-five miles.
JOHN GASKINS.
November 28, 1796. N. B An excellent flat or ferry-boat, in good order.
LOST
BETWEEN between Thomas's tavern, at Washington, and Mr. Clarke's mill, on the 23d December, a GOLD PLAIN FRENCH WATCH, old fashion dial, gold needle, with a steel chain, broke, and mended with thread. Any person who may have found it, is desired to leave it at Maj. Lewis Moore's Limestone, Thomas's tavern, Washington, or Henry Marshall, Lexington—a generous reward will be given if required. Watch-makers or Jewellers to whom it may be offered, will please to give intelligence of it as above. 13t.
WILLIAM SCOTT, FULLER,
INFORMS the public, that he intends to take in cloth for his fulling mill at Mr. McCulloch's store in Lexington, the first day of every Fayette court; and will deliver the same there when fullled. $4t December 28, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Muddy creek, in Madison county, a chestnut sorrel Mare, three years old, about fourteen hands and an inch high, no mark nor brand perceivable, natural pacer, appraised to 131 10s. EDWARD EVENS. Sept. 2, 1796.
A few copies of the Laws of the United States may be had at this office.
NOTICE,
THAT we the Commissioners appointed by an act of the Legislature to let and superintend the building of a dwelling & other houses for the accomodation of the Governor, in the town of Frankfort, will meet at the house of captain Daniel Weisiger, in said town, on the first day of February next, where the plan may be seen; & on the next day proposals will be received from persons who may wish to undertake. The dwelling house and kitchen to be of brick—it will be a considerable job, and suitable payments made: we hope therefore, that men of industry will be induced to undertake both the brick-layer's and carpenter's part of the building.
DANIEL WEISIGER. BENNETT PEMBERTON. WILLIAM TRIGG.
January 1, 1797.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE just received, and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
M E R C H A N D I Z E, WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington, Cynthia, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING December 19, 1796.
ATTENTION.
THE Members of the Cincinnati Society, are desired to meet at Lexington, on the first Monday in March ensuing, at the House of Robert Megowan, in order to form a Society in this State, and to adopt such measures as will enable them to draw from the different States, their respective amounts, to suport the wanting part of Society in this State. 3w Lexington, December 29, 1796.
STRAYED OR STOLEN, OUT of the stable of George Adams, in Lexington, in the night between the 3d and 4th of this month, December, 1796, a bay Mare, about six years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, switch tail, her mane hangs to the right side, and there is a remarkable curl in the hair of the left side of her neck, a small star hardly perceivable, being up under the hair which hangs from between her ears—when close examined there appears a great number of white hairs about her sides where the girth goes round, which makes that part assume the appearance of a red roan, the hair has been rubbed off under where the surcingale buckles, her legs are black, her hoofs are remarkably round, rough shod, trots very lively, is high spirited, and somewhat head strong, finely formed, is said to be forward with colt, and has formerly had one, in Fayette county, but she was said to have been raised in Woodford; I exchanged for her in Frankfort the Monday after the Lexington races, with a genteel looking man, who appeared to be about 25 years of age, fair hair, not tied; had some business on that day at the treasury; said he lived within seven or eight miles of Lexington, (and I think towards Bourbon,) his name I have forgot; I gave him in exchange for said mare, a stout bay horse, 6 years old, 15 hands high, and 50 dollars cash, which horse he presently exchanged for another mare.
Whoever delivers the above mare to GEORGE ADAMS in Lexington, shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward.
ALEXANDER NELSON. December 5, 1796.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT 330 Acres of LAND, LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Fayette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared; about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable. Maj. Schreffler, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber. tf THOMAS CARNEAL.
AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well, is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter. JOHN WATKINS Jun.
The Life of Dr. Franklin for sale at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
HAVE just imported and now opening at their Store in Lexington, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES. May 27, 1796.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF First qualified Land.
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceeding well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence, several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county. JOS. FENWICK. July 22, 1796.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
8000 Acres on the waters of Slate and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Asher's creek, in the name of John Pemberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county. WM. HENRY, Agent For said Bedford. August 3, 1796.
CHEAP LANDS
The Subscribers purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington, and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees, that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with seventy-five thousand well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
tf ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the fourth fork of Licking; and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atty. in fact For Littleberry Mosby, Jun. Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
FOR SALE, ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF LAND,
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit; two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expence may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never failing spring, which runs thro' said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington; or to me on the premises. WILLIAM ROBERTS.
GEORGE ADAMS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street the third door below Cross street where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.

HOW COLD IT IS.
NOW the blust'ring Boreas blows, See all the waters round us froze; The trees that skirt the dreary plain, All day a murm'ring cry maintain, The trembling forest hears their moan And sadly mingles groan with groan; How dismal all from east to west! Heav'n defend the poor distress!
Such is the tale, on hill and vale; Each trav'ler may behold it is; While low & high, are heard to cry, Bless my heart, how cold it is!
Now slumb'ring sloth, that cannot bear The question of the biting air, Lifts up her unkempt head and cries, But cannot from her bondage rise, The whilst the housewife briskly throws Around her wheel, and sweetly shews The healthful cheek industry brings, Which is not in the gift of kings.
To her long life, devoid of strife, And justly too unfolded is, The while the sloth, to stir is loth, And trembling cries, how cold it is!
Now lips sit Fopling, tender weed! All shiv'ring like a shaken reed! "How keen the air attacks my back! "John, place some lift upon that crack, "Go, sand-bag all the fishes round, "And see there's not an airhole found, "Ah! bless me, now I feel a breath, "Good lack 'tis like the chill of death." Indulgence pale tells this sad tale, 'Till he in furs infolded is, Still, still complains, for all their pains Bless my heart, how cold it is!
Now the poor newsman from the town Explores his path along the down, His frozen fingers sadly blows, And still he seeks, and still it snows. Go, take his paper, Richard go, And give a dram to make him glow: This was thy cry, humanity, More precious far than gold it is, Such gifts to deal, when newsmen feel, All clad in snow, how cold it is.
Humanity, delightful tale! While we feel the winter gale, May the cit in crmin'd coat, Incline the ear to sorrow's note; And where with mis'ry's weight op- press'd, A fellow sits a shiv'ring guest, Full ample let his bounty flow, To sooth the bosom chill'd by woe. In town or vale, where'er the tale Of real grief unfolded is, O may he give the means to live. To those who know how cold it is.
Perhaps some warrior blind and lam'd, Some far for independence maim'd— Consider these, for thee they bore The loss of limb, and suffer'd more: O pass them not! or if you do, I'll sigh to think they fought for you. Go pity all, but 'bove the rest, The soldier or the tar distress: Tro' winter's reign, relive their pain For what they've done, sure bold it is: Their wants supply, whene'er they cry, Bless my heart how cold it is!
And now ye sluggards, sloths & beaux, Who dread the breath that winter blo's Pursue the counsel of a friend, Who never found it yet offend: While Winter deals his frost around, Go face the air, and beat the ground; With cheerful spirits exercise, 'Tis there lies balm's blessing lies. On hill and dale, tho' sharp the gale And frozen you behold it is: The blood shall glow & sweetly flow, And you'll ne'er cry how cold it is!
TO BE RENTED,
FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS, AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION GIVEN. ONE hundred and sixty acres of well cleared LAND, divided into four separate tene- ments.—There are on each of these places, cabins, a good spring, and the fences in repair. Also, Negroes to hire (five men and four women) for six or twelve months. A few tenants will meet with good encou- ragement to clear lands for a term of years, on the tract I now live on, seven miles from Lex- ington and six from Georgetown.—For terms, enquire of the subscriber. SAMUEL MEREDITH. Fayette county, N. Elkhorn, Dec. 30, 1796.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale, will employ a number of Journeymen—and to a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given. A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. Dec. 8, 1796 THOMAS HART.
TO BE RENTED, In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House,
A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford. SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers will engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given— Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN. * A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in Mer- chandise. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
THE SUBSCRIBER
BEGS leave to inform his customers and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the
FULLING BUSINESS
In all its various branches, at his mill, five miles from Lexington, on Tate's creek road, all those that please to fa- vor him with their custom, may de- pend on having their work done in best manner and at the lowest rates. He takes in cloth in Lexington, on the first day of every Fayette court, at the house formerly occupied by Mr. John M'Nair; and returns the same there when done. ||6tf LAZARUS ROGERS.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, ob- tained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on mode- rate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchas- ing may know the terms on applicati- on to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington. WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
NOTICE.
I HAVE been appointed guardian to Benjamin and Nancy Chinn, or- phans of Christopher Chinn, deceased. There will be four likely NEGROES exposed to hire for one year, before the subscriber's door, on Monday the second day of January next, three of which are fellows and one woman, said to be as valuable as any in the state. They must be returned well clothed and taxes paid. Those to whom they are at present hired must remember that if it is their contract to clothe the negroes, they must comply with the same by the time above men- tioned.
Also thirty barrels of CORN to be sold on twelve months credit, near Maj. Ransdell's in the neighbourhood of Lexington.
Also fifteen acres of cleared LAND to be rented for one year. Any per- son desirous of renting may view the premises before the day. All persons are forewarned from cutting timber on the land of said orphans. Bond and approved security will be requir- ed. WALKER BAYLOR. N. B. The above negroes are not to be hired to any person living more than five miles from Lexington. December 1, 1796.
JUST PUBLISHED, And may be had at this Office— [Price 4d.] AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT Of the Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, &c. of that part of Louisiana, which lies between the Missouri and New Madrid, or L'Anse à La Graine, and on the West side of the Mississippi. Together with an Abstract of the Spanish Government.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM Mr. Haydon's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay Horse, rising 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is on one of his fore legs from his ankle down very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by an old hurt, but now per- fectly well—he trots and canters tolerable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, tho' carries his head low; I am told there was a man passed through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the cir- cumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me, in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and dou- bly so for the thief. WATTHEW WALTON. December 15, 1796.
200 acres of Land
FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from LEXINGTON to major HENRY's mill, six miles from LEXINGTON and six miles from GEORGETOWN: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadow as in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me. ROBERT BENHAM.
THIS is to inform the public, that Fulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscri- ber, in Fayette county near Todd's fer- ry on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dy- ed blue or green. JOHN McMILLEN. N. B. He takes in cloth at capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Currier's the second Tuesday in every month.
TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, si- tuate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Har- bison's and Thomas Harbison's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring— for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq. living near the premises. ||6tf WM. M c BRAYER S.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of erecting a DUCK and LINEN MANUFACTORY in George- town. In three Classes—4000 Dollars by the first, and 3000 the two last.
CLASS THE FIRST. Prize of 2000 Dol. is 6000 Dol. 1 1000 2 400 3 300 4 200 5 100 6 50 7 20 8 12 9 6 of 200 dollars each being } 1 for the first and 1 for } 400 the last drawn ticket, } 6670
1779 Prizes. 3555 Blanks. 5334 Tickets, at 5 Dollars each is 26670 Subject to a discount of Fifteen per Centum.
AS every encouragement ought to be given to manufactories in this state, this in particular claims the attention of the public. The many advantages which will arise from manufacturing Duck, must be so forcibly striking to every man of reflection, that the managers think it unneces- sary to dwell on the subject; and the libera- principle upon which the scheme is founded (not two blanks to a prize) will, exclusive of that encouragement, justify the speculative adventu- rer upon principles of gain. The managers therefore flatter themselves that they will meet with such encouragement in the sales of the tick- ets as will in a short time justify their appoint- ing and giving public notice when the drawing of the lottery will commence.
Tickets may be had by applying in Lexington to Messrs. John Bradford and Alexander M c Gre- gor, in Frankfort to Mr. George Madison, in Versailles to Doctor Preston, or to J. GRANT, W. HENRY, J. HAWKINS. } Managers.
Any person purchasing 20 tickets shall have credit until the Lottery is drawn.
FOR SALE,
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate
LAND,
LIVING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bour- bon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn.—I will either sell said land, or ex- change it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brugh creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises. ||3m HUGH EVANS.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY CASH,
A VALUABLE young Negro Woman, a- bout seventeen years of age, well acquaint- ed with house business. Also a Boy of good quality, about twelve years of age—both like- ly and under good character. For terms apply to WILLIAM ROSS. Lexington, December 7, 1796.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE & LOT whereon I now live, on Limestone street, in the town of Lex- ington: the lot is forty feet front and sixty-six feet back: the house is twenty-four feet front and twenty-six feet back, built of square logs, one story high. Also, a shed fifteen feet wide and twenty-six feet back, with two good fire places in it. Part cash, and part store goods, or other property, will be taken in payment. For terms, apply to WILLIAM ROSS.
WANTED to HIRE,
A GOOD DISTILLER:
ONE who can come well recom- mended for his knowledge of the business, his honesty and industry, will meet with generous encourage- ment by applying to R. ELLIOT & Co. at their store in Lexington, or THOMAS HART, JUN. at his plantation.
The highest price will be given by them for good clean RYE, which will be received at either place.
CASH FOR HIDES.
I WILL give Cash for Hides at my Tan-Yard, nearly opposite Col. Patterson's, on Waver street in Lexington—where I will also take hides to tan on the shares. SEPTEMBER 1. JACOB KESER.
REID & MC. ILVAIN, SADDLERS,
RETURN their most grateful ack- nowledgments to those who have favored them with their custom, and hope for a continuance of the same.— They beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they still continue to carry on their busi- ness in all its branches, at their old shop in Lexington, opposite Mr. Brad- ford's printing office, and at Versailles next door to Mr. Nutt's tavern—Gen- tlemen may be supplied with any ar- ticle in the Saddling line, at either of the above places, on reasonable terms, by wholesale or retail. Orders will be thankfully received and executed with punctuality and dispatch.
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their ac- counts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SEITZ, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given.
ISRAEL HUNT,
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in ge- neral, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various bran- ches, on Cross street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and at- tention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent work- men, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 3, 1796.
FOR SALE.
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorized to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, re- corded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places.
Charles W. Bird. Lexington, July 8, 1796.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER,
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past fa- vors, and hopes by attention to busi- ness to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in ge- neral, that he has removed his shop (some time since) on Cross street, at the lower end of Col. Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its bran- ches. He has received from the settle- ment, an assortment of the best lea- ther, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as neat as any made in Philadelphia. He wants five or six Women's Work- men, to whom good wages will be given. tf Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dis- pose of reasonably. JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796.
A. & J. W. HUNT,
WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO
Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.