The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1790-02-20 00:00:00

K E N T U C K Y G A Z E T T E.
S A T U R D A Y, FEBRUARY 20, 1790.
LEXINGTON: Printed by JOHN BRADFORD at his Office at the corner of Main and Cross Streets where Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c. for this paper, are thankfully received, and PRINTING in its different branches done with Care and Expedition.
THE SWEET NEGLECT.
By Ben. Johnson.
STILL to be neat, still to be dress'd, As you we'e going to a feast; Still to be powder'd, still perfum'd, Lady it is to be presumed, Tho' Art's hid causes are not found, All is not sweet, all is not sound.  Give me a look give me a face, That makes simplicity a grace; Robes loosely flowing are as free; Such sweet neglect more taketh me, Than all the studies of art; They strain mine eyes, but not my heart.
The following STORY used to be told, by that illustrious Prince, King George I. at his time of relaxation from business, and unbending from regal concerns.
ABOUT the year 1615. there was a Nobleman in Germany, whose daughter was courted by a young Lord. When he had made such progress in this affair as is usual by the interposition of friends the old Lord had a conference with him asking him how he intended, if he married his daughter, to maintain her? He answered, equal to her quality. To which the father replied, that was no answer to his question: he desired again to know, what he had to maintain her with? To which the young Lord then answered, he hoped that was no question for his inheritance was as publick as his name. The old Lord owned his possessions to be great, but still asked if he had nothing more secure than land, wherewith to maintain his daughter? The question was strange; but ended in this, that the father of the young lady gave his positive resolve never to marry his daughter, though his heir, and who would have such great estates, but to a man who had a manual trade, by which he might subsist it drove from his own country. The young Lord was master of none at present; but, rather than lose his mistress, he requested only a year's time, in which he promised to acquire one; in order to which he got a basket-maker, the most ingenious he could meet with, and in six months became master of his trade, of basket-making, with greater improvements than even his teacher himself, and as a proof of his ingenuity and extraordinary proficiency in so short a time, he brought to his young lady a piece of workmanship, of his own performance, being a white twig basket, which, for many years after became a general fashion among the ladies, by the name of dressing baskets, and brought into England from Germany and Holland. To complete the singularity of this relation, it happened some years after this nobleman's marriage, that he and his father in law sharing the misfortunes of the wars of the Palatinate were drove naked out of their estates; and in Holland, for some years, did this young lord maintain both his father-in-law and his own family, by making baskets of white twigs, to such an unparalleled excellency as none could attain; and it is from this German Lord that the Hollanders derive those curiosities of twig work that are still made in the United Provinces.
ALL those indebted to Henry Brother are requested to make payments to Mr Wm. Kennebec who is authorized to receive and give receipts for the same. BENJAMIN BEALL, Attorney in fact for Henry Brother.
JUST OPENED, AND TO BE SOLD, BY
ANDREW HOLMES & Co. A large and general assortment of MERCHANDISE, Suitable to the present and approaching season, which will be sold on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Wanted immediately, a few Firkins of good BUTTER. Lexington, Jan. 12, 1790.
JUST ARRIVED
And now opening for sale by PETER JANUARY & SON, At their Store in Lexington opposite the Printing Office, a large and complete assortment of GOODS adapted to the season, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Butter, Pork, Salt, &c,
ALSO FOR SALE, TWO IN LOTS, ON MAIN STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON.
JUST PUBLISHED
THE KENTUCKY ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1790. Printed on fine writing paper. And may be had at this Office by the Gross dozen or single.
I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a note of hand passed from me to William Cromwell, dated December the 7th 1789. The note is I think for twelve pounds ten shillings and as I never received value therefor, am determined not pay it unless compelled by law. Nathan Young. January 25, 1790.
ALL those indebted to Benjamin Beall & Co by bond, note or open account, are requested to make immediate payment to Mr William Kennedy, those who fail to comply, may not expect any farther indulgence - on payment, he will give credit or receipts if required, which shall be good against BENJAMIN BEALL & Co. Dec. 26, 1789.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Jessamine, a small bay horse colt, two years old this spring, about 4 feet 6 inches high, is hip shot in the left hip, a small star and snip, two white feet. Appraised to £. 2 - 10. JOHN JOHNS. August, 29, 1789.
All kinds of Blank Books for Merchants, Clerks, &c. made and ruled to any pattern. Also old books new bound, on reasonable terms, at this office.
THE subscribers for the Encyclopaedia Britannica are hereby informed, that the first volume is now ready, and will be delivered on payment of £3. in Philadelphia, agreeable to the terms of the subscription.
The subscriber will be in Danville the first of March next, on his way to Philadelphia, and will receive the subscription money due on the delivery of the first volume, from such of the subscribers as may choose to send it by him, or from such persons as they may lodge it with, to be delivered to him, and he will receive the books in Philadelphia, transport them out, and deliver them in Lexington, to the owners (they paying him the expence of carriage) he will take the same care of the money and books, as he does of his own property, but will not risk the loss of either by accident. ALEXANDER PARKER. Lexington, Feb. 12, 1790.
CHARLES WHITE. COPPER SMITH. Late of NEW YORK.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he intends carrying on the Copper Smith's business at this place, in all its various branches, (to wit,) Stills, Brew and Die kettles &c. Also, casts all kind of brass work for mills - makes and repairs all kind of brass and tin work, likewise repairs all kinds of locks and keys. He buys all kinds of old copper, brass, pewter and lead. - Those who please to favor him with their custom shall have their work done in the best manner and on the shortest notice. Lexington, Dec. 8, 1789.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on South Elk-Horn, 2 miles below Shannons mill, an iron gray mare, 3 years old natural trotter, 14 hands and a half high no brand perceptible nor natural mark; Appraised to £9. HUGH ALEXANDER. Feb. 15, 1790.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living about half a mile from the town of Lexington, a red STEER, about 18 months old, a crop off the right ear. Appraised to 18/ JOHN MAXWELL. Feb. 11, 1790.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near Lexington Fayette County, two Heep the one black with a tomb, the other white, both cropped in the left ear and a slit in the Right; Appraised to £1-1. CASPER KARSNER. Feb. 11 1790.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Cane run, in Woodford county, a red Brindled Heifer, about 2 years old last spring, marked with a crop in the left ear. Appraised to £. 1 10. ELIZABETH DAVIS. January 29, 1790.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Fayette county, a black Steer, with a white face, 3 years old, a crop in the left ear. Appraised to £. 2 15. ELI CLEVELAND.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Woodford County within two miles of the Clover bottom, a sorrel MARE, neither docked nor Branded, about 4 feet 7 inches high, Appraised to £10. EDWARD CATHERS. April 28, 1789.
To all to whom it may concern, THE Trustees of the town of Lexington do hereby request & direct all persons that have fences or incumbrances in the Streets adjoining the out lots, that they have them removed by the 1st day of April next, so as to leave the full space assigned to each Street clear of obstructions at which time they will give their personal attendance to see that the purport of this Advertisement is strictly complied with. By order of the Board. ROBT. PARKER, Clk. Dec. 5 1789.
THE subscriber not having any applications as yet, which has the appearance of his plan of settlement at the Maysville Shoals succeeding, has induced him to defer setting out, until the first of October next. In the mean time he intends to explore that country, and make some other arrangements, which will be necessary for the safety of the place; After which the same Terms will be held out as before. B. Gaines. Lexington, Jan. 26, 1790.
I WILL give Cash for Timothy and Clover seed, and I wish to hire two good ditchers, to drain a pond, and improve a piece of natural meadow ground in the vicinity of Frankfort on Kentucky, to commence work in April. J. Wilkinson. Lexington Jan. 8, 1790.
JUST OPENED, And now for sale, by GOUDY AND WILLIAMS At their store in Lexington, opposite capt. Youngs Tavern, and near the new courthouse, a neat and general assortment of GOODS Well adapted to the season; which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or Furr.
TRAYED from the subscriber, on Cooper's run, the 26th of January last, a likely sorrel horse, 5 years old, 15 hands high, a large star in his forehead, branded thus, 96 on the near side, stood all round - Also a bay mare, about 6 years old, stood before, big with foal, 13 hands 3 inches high some saddle spots. Whoever delivers the said creatures to Mr. John Metcalf on Cooper's run, or gives intelligence to him, shall have two dollars reward. 3 JOHN STAMPS.
SAMUEL AYRES, SILVER SMITH AND
JUST OPENED, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the Public, that he has lately opened a shop in Lexington, on main street, nearly opposite Mr. Collin's Tavern; Ladies and Gentlemen, who honor him with their custom, may depend on having their commands complied with on the most reasonable terms, and on the shortest notice. Lexington, Jan. 22, 1790.
8 A large company will meet at the Crab-orchard the 11th of March in 8 order to start early the next morning through the Wilderness. 8

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
L O N D O N, Oct. 16. It is not yet decided in France, whether the King shall have the usual title of King of Navarre. This is left for future discussion.
The intentions of both the Court party and the mob in the late revolution in France, are every day more developed, and we are now competent to pronounce them with greater precision than we have been able to do hitherto. A revolution so important cannot be too much enquired into, and we shall therefore lay before our readers some further particulars on this subject, which may not be thought uninteresting.
Whether it was the King's personal desire to escape from Versailles prior to the late disturbances, is a matter not so easily to be ascertained, though it is natural to suppose it was, but this is certain that he was strongly solicited to it from several leading quarters. And he had resolution to do it; every thing was ready for his escape to Metz; the horses were already harnessed in the royal stable, as well as relays of them sent forward—though in making the attempt the King must have run considerable risk. The journey from Paris is long, and every town, nay village, through which he would have passed, are in arms, and would probably have done their utmost to stop his retreat, had he been discovered. The King's situation in this case, would have been more ignominious and irksome even than it is at present.
The parties, however, who advised the King's escape, had very opposite interests in view. The aristocratic part, enraged to find all their schemes unsuccessful, employed every endeavour to frighten the court into a measure which should separate the King from the National Assembly, and produce an open rupture in the kingdom.
Another party, in the interest of the Duke of Orleans, seemed to hasten the King's departure in order that the throne might be declared vacant, and the Duke of Orleans proclaimed lieutenant general of the kingdom. Perhaps a more iniquitous plot was never contrived.
When the Marquis de la Fayette was introduced to the king at Versailles, he addressed him in these words: "Sire," says he, "I am come to offer you my head. I thought it best to come and shed my blood here in your service, than let it flow on the place of execution in Paris." He then told the king the object of his mission, and hoped his Majesty would not oppose it. The king made but little hesitation.
American Inquisitiveness.
A gentleman who has travelled through most parts of North America, observes, that wherever you bend your course, to whomsoever you address yourself, you are intently subject to a good humoured, inquisitive, but very troublesome inquisitor. Do you enquire your road, you are answered by a question
"I suppose you come from the eastward, don't you?" Oppressed with fatigue, hunger and thirst, and drenched, perhaps, with rain, you answer shortly in the affirmative, and repeat your enquiry: "Methinks you are in a mighty haste: what news are there to the eastward?"—This is the only satisfaction you can obtain, till you have opened your real or pretended budget of news, and gratify the demanders curiosity. At an inn, the scrutiny is more minute: your name, quality and place of departure, and object of your journey, must all be declared to the family in some way or other (for their credulity is equal to their curiosity) before you can sit down in comfort to the necessary refreshment.
This curious spirit is intolable in the eastern states; and the gentleman who has favoured us with this article, has heard the celebrated Dr. Franklin, who is himself a Bostonian, relate with great pleasure, that in traveling, when he was young, the first stop he took for his tranquility, and to obtain immediate attention at these inns, was to anticipate enquiry, by saying, "My name is Benjamin Franklin, I was born at Boston, am a printer by profession, am travelling to Philadelphia, shall return at such a time, and have no news—now what can you give me for dinner?"
***** PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12. Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, Oct. 25.
Business of every kind is stagnated here, and every thing in confusion—an embargo has been laid these 5 days past, the town illuminated, and inhabitants under arms every night, in consequence of an expected revolt of the negroes. All domestic affairs give place to the politic. Scarcely a French native to be seen who has not a cockade composed of red, white and blue."
L E X I N G T O N, February 20. The General Assembly, have appointed JOHN HOWEL BRIGGS, THOMAS MADISON, CYRUS GRIFFIN, and CHARLES CARTER Esquires, MEMBERS of the Privy Council or Council of State.
THE SPEECH of Mons. MOREAU de St. MERRY,* July 29, 1789.—Translated from a paper printed at Paris. Electors of Paris. Citizens, Frenchmen! THE glorious epoch is now arrived, when France quits her chains, emerges from her darkness, and is warmed to animation by the bright beams of the Sun of Liberty. The moment is of vast import, the prize is valuable: for the noblest rights of mankind and the happiness of millions, must now or never be asserted and secured. If we succeed future ages shall honor us as heroes. Shall worship us as deities. While our immediate and immense reward is, the salvation of our country. O Godlike Enthusiasm! The tear of joy bursts from my eyes, my full heart struggles with ecstasy, when I behold you all assembled in a cause worthy of yourselves—the cause of freedom. Then be strenuous, be united, be moderate, yet be unbaken.
With mind enlightened, and with hearts sincere, we have long groaned in bondage, and been treated with ignominy. Brave in character, generous in disposition, magnanimous in exertion, we have yet been slaves; but even then were patriots.
* This is the person who a little before addressed his Majesty in these words: "Sire you have only to remember this powerful truth, that the thrones of kings can never be firmly fixed unless they have for a base, the love and fidelity of the people, then they are impregnable."
Rejoice, ye men of virtue! ye men of honor! ye men of wisdom! The patriotism of France is now no longer prejudice; it is now founded on reason, it is now fixed on truth. The abominable and inhuman engine of unrelenting despotism is destroyed. The Bastille is annihilated, and the wretch who governed it, and who was worthy of his trust, is now no more; he has justly paid the price of his treachery; his infamy has met with its reward.
Yet let the remembrance of the tyranny of that state-prison live forever in your bosoms; recollect that its miserable victims were sacrificed with a shameless secrecy, at the altar of private malice. Alas! yes, without justice and without appeal, your fellow creatures, your countrymen, have languished away their lives in horrid dungeons, and through years of solitary sufferance, have had no consolation but from phrenzy no hope but death! I must pause; for the idea of such barbarity, and of such endurance, chokes my utterance and overcomes me. O, may it also confirm you in your duty.
My friends! It is necessary for us frequently to call to mind, that Kings are only respectable as they are useful; if they reign but for themselves or sacrifice the public good to their private gratifications, they are to be considered as destructive monsters, and are only fit to be extirpated. A monarch possesses a facility, but no natural superiority whatever. The original intent of his elevation was for the general advantage, and the people are, in conscience, no longer bound to obey him, than he has merit to deserve obedience.
Our present King is, indeed, moderate and conciliating: he seems to place his conscience in the affection of his fellow citizens, he appears willing, in future, to exert his proper authority in the manner that he ought; but Sovereigns, from their situations, are generally revengeful, and not seldom insincere; flattery weakens their principles, and pride swells their humanity. Besides the best of them are but too often the slaves of designing men, and are liable to be governed by infamous women, or presumptuous ministers, and are, for the most part, totally incapable of forming a fair estimate of their relative duties.
To prove this assertion true, we have only to consider the late pernicious councils which had nearly induced our mild Monarch to bring slaughter to this capital. Yes; it certainly was the intention of the court to attack Paris with an army, which, led on by some presumptuous and sly-minded Noblemen, was to enforce submission by devastation, and to establish authority by blood. Nay, more this horrid plan was concerted under the auspices of an exalted female fiend, and was to have been executed by illustrious assassins, and royal miscreants. Yet, by the blessings of Heaven, it has failed. An army of Frenchmen disdained to massacre their brethren; but nobly joined themselves in support of the common cause. By such conduct, they have not only covered themselves with laurels, which no time can wither but they have also taught an useful lesson to despotism, and have shaken the security of all tyrants.
But though the country has thus escaped perdition, let us not be vainly deluded, or suppose a merit where it does not exist; let us follow the example of the ancient Britons, and withhold from our chief magistrate the power of doing evil;—let him confer benefits, but not inflict chastisements—let him pardon but not condemn.
Advanced so far in the great work of national reformation, powerful and collected as we are, it behoves us to avoid licentiousness and disorder: the enemies of the people deserve punishment; but, as men, they have a right to a fair trial. We ought, indeed at this time to be severe, and, perhaps, implacable, but at this time also we must be just. The first energy of a free people consists in the due enforcement of wholesome and impartial laws: without which all must be anarchy, violence, and desolation.
The administration of the laws of England is the first boast of the inhabitants of that country; yet, by facilitating the mode of obtaining justice, for all ranks of men, I trust we shall go beyond them and be as much superior to them in this respect, as I doubt not we shall be by the possession of general freedom.
Let us then take warning from the visible decay of the British constitution; let us prevent corruption, and render courtly influence impossible; and let us
never suffer ourselves to be governed by artificial majorities, or insolent ministers; for, from such causes, it is more than probable that Great-Britain will gradually sink into the wretched state of civil slavery, from which we have so recently escaped. Nor have we any reason to respect or imitate the apparent principles of the present leading men in that country; for, do we not know, that a Lord Camel-ford, a near relative, and an intimate friend of the renowned Mr. Pitt, has dared, with a presumption equal to his folly, to publish a flimsy work here, in support of arbitrary power, and in opposition to the dearest right of men. If such vipers are generated in Britain, they shall scatter their venom ineffectually in this unliberated land: and should Englishmen be so lost as to approve, France shall have the virtue to detest them.
O my dear countrymen, what a rapturous prospect now opens itself to our view—what a sight of glory and exaltation! Twenty four millions of inhabitants, in the finest and most fertile country in the world regaining, at once, their natural rights, and starting into liberty—Unspeakable delight! Ignorance, oppression, servility, and prejudice, shall disappear, while wisdom, genius, and virtue, shall rise triumphant; we shall henceforth be unrivaled in renown, unmatched in industry, unequalled in riches, invincible in arms.
Frenchmen shall be the admiration of the globe, and France its everlasting Paradijs.
***** A NEW MAGAZINE.
ON the first day of February next will be, published, in the city of Philadelphia, a NEW MAGAZINE, to be continued monthly, under the direction of a society of literary gentlemen.
This work will contain a greater variety of essays, on interesting and entertaining subjects, than any other monthly publication.
To regulate American manners and taste, to improve the arts and sciences, and to give a comprehensive view of the history, politics and commerce of the United States, will be the first objects of this Miscellany.
A suitable portion of it will be allowed to decent poetry and genuine humour. It will also contain a concise but faithful register of the proceedings of the federal government, together with the intelligence of the month, foreign and domestic. In fine, the most strenuous exertions will be made, to render this Magazine useful and pleasing to readers of every description—to the old and the young, of both sexes.
The advantages that are to be expected from the united efforts of a literary association, instituted for the sole purpose of supporting this work must be obvious to every one.—Such a plan, while it engages the first abilities, ensures a greater variety, and a uniform supply of valuable matter, than could be afforded by any individual, however elevated his genius, or great his endeavors.
CONDITIONS.
I. This work will be published, punctually, on the first day of every month.
II. Each number will contain at least eighty pages, printed on fine paper and a new letter.
III. The price, to subscribers, will be only two dollars and two thirds, per annum.
Further particulars, relative to this magazine, will be laid before the public in a few weeks.
Philadelphia, November, 16 1789.
** The Printers of the newspapers, in this city and throughout the United States are requested to insert the above.
FOUND
BY the subscriber living in Lexington at the sign of the Buffalo, some time ago, a piece of cloth, together with some weavers reeds; the owner may get them by applying to the subscriber, proving property and paying charges. Peter Higbee.
Lexington, Feb. 19, 1790.