The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-01-31 00:00:00

FRESH GOODS.
ALEXANDER PARKER
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and is now opening at his store, opposite the court-house, a very large and general assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Cutlery, Glass and Queens-Ware , which he will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash.
Lexington, October 12, 1797.
NOTICE,
The partnership of Reid & McIlvain being his day dissolved by mutual consent, all those indebted to said firm, by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances—likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward to David Reid, properly authenticated, for settlement, in whose hands the books are left for settlement.
Lexington, September 8, 1797.
GEORGE TEGARDEN,
Has just Received and is now opening, a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE;
consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Queen's Ware &c.
Which will be disposed of on the most moderate terms for CASH. December 27, 1797. tf
FOR SALE,
1250 Acres of LAND.
SIX hundred and sixty-six acres on Tramel's creek, a branch of Big Barren, adjoining the lands of Montgomery and Allen, on the 15th of December next, and 584 acres at the mouth of Puncheon camp creek, on Big Barren river, adjoining the lands of Christopher C. DeKlauman, on the 18th of said month, on which days I shall attend on said lands for the purpose of selling.
DAVID KERR.
November 15, 1797. tf
SHOT
OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN. in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES'S Store.
Lexington August 8. tf
NOTICE.
By virtue of a power of attorney, executed by Mr. Reuben Courts of the county of Henrico in the state of Virginia, dated the 30th of August, 1797, authorizing me, the subscriber, to receive from Tunalal Quarles, esq. of this state, all the said Courts's papers relative to a tract of land in Bracken county, purchased by him of Col. Philip Buckner, and certain debts due by different gentlemen in this state, which power of attorney is recorded in the county court office of Bracken. I offer for sale at a very low price,
7000 acres of valuable Land,
surveyed and patented in the name of Philip Buckner, Lying on Locust creek and the waters of Licking, about twelve miles from Bracken court house. A special warranty deed will be given, the purchaser paying one half in cash and the other half in likely horses, or good bonds—Col. Philip Buckner, near Bracken court house, will shew, or give information of the land, the title of which is indisputable. Any person desirous of purchasing, will please apply to the subscriber, and in his absence to messrs. Tatham & Banks, of Lexington.
William Moncure,
Attorney in fact for Reub. Courts.
Lexington, Dec. 26, 1797.
TAKEN up as a stray, at my plantation on Chapline, about seven miles from Harrodsburgh, near the road leading from thence to Springfield, a bay Mare, about nine or ten years old, about thirteen and a half hands high, a white spot on her back, occasioned by the saddle, branded on the near shoulder, but cannot discern what it is she is with colt, appraised to $1. 10s.
ANDREW DEVINE.
December 1, 1797.
Last Notice.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to pay up their respective accounts. Also those indebted to West and Guthrie are requested to make payment to the subscriber, as that partnership is dissolved by mutual consent.
N. B. Nelson Thomasson is authorized to settle the above accounts. Sept. 27. EDWARD WEST
Wanted Immediately,
A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the printer.
September 6, 1797.
FOR SALE,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF CORN, BACON AND WHISKEY.
Apply to A. HOLMES Lexington.
For Sale,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres.
The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, attor. in fact for THOS. BOLT. 12wtf
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that we will petition the next county court of Shelby county, for the establishment of a town on our land at the mouth of Brashear's creek.
THOS CARLON, RICHED. TAYLOR.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—Price 9d. An Expotulatory Letter From EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon.
Hughes and Fitzhugh,
HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Harrodstown, Washington county, Maryland, a large and general assortment of NAILS, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 20, 1797.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Two or three Apprentices To the Carpenter's and Shop Joiner's Business. Also two or three Good Journeymen, for House work, to whom generous wages will be given.
JOHN SPANGLER.
Lexington, April 12. tf
THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Poffenbaur of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment.
THE MANAGERS.
Lexington, September 2, 1797.
Three Dollars Reward.
Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23d instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and snip, two hind feet white. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. Francis Downing, or to the subscriber, shall have the above reward.
George Heytel.
Lexington, April 28. tf 13
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The Kentucky English Grammar, By SAMUEL WILSON.
For Sale,
FOUR OUT LOTS adjoining each other, situate in Lexington, on which is my brick yard, which is equal if not superior to any in this place. Also a commodious brick dwelling house; the walls and work of which is superior to any in this place—with a never failing spring, convenient to the house, the water of which is of an excellent quality. I have also 8 acres of WOOD LAND, adjoining the above lots.—For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
JOHN BOB.
Lexington, December 27, 1797. tf
Notice.
WHEREAS little attention has been paid to an advertisement of the Executors of James Parker deceased, requesting all those indebted to the late firm of Alexander & James Parker, to make immediate payment &c. and whereas the Executors cannot discharge the duties imposed on them by their oaths and the nature of their appointments unless they take legal measures for the collection of the outstanding debts of said firm; it becomes necessary once more to request all those indebted as above, to make payment to Alexander Parker, on or before the twelfth day of February next, otherwise they may rely on their accounts being put into the hands of an attorney, and suits ordered immediately after that day, against all delinquents without discrimination.
ALEX. PARKER, JOHN COBURN, JOHN BRADFORD, } Ex'rs.
December 25, 1797.
Doctor Samuel Brown,
BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its vicinity—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office.
He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1795. tf
Six Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, about the first of last September, a negro man, named Ben, he is a stout, able fellow, about fifty years of age, he formerly belonged to Cad Slaughter, who lived near the falls of Ohio, who sold him to Col. John Campbell, near Lexington, of whom I purchased him; he has a wife at said Campbell's and probably may be in the neighborhood; he has worked about Lexington and Georgetown; the last account I had of him, he was below Frankfort, at work—he pretends to have a pass from me, but if he has, it must be forged. Whoever takes up said fellow, and secures him in any gaol, so that I may get him, shall receive the above reward, paid by JOHN METCALFE. January 8, 1798.
N. B. I forward all persons from harboring said fellow, or employing him, after this date. 3t
Notice,
DO hereby forewarn all persons whatsoever, from trading for, or taking an assignment on a bond given by Col. John Logan to Jonathan Owsley, for three hundred and sixteen and one half acres of land, lying on the waters of Paint Lick and Sugar creek, and being the land whereon I did formerly live. Said Logan's bond I lodged in the hands of my brother Daniel Owsley, and by a fabricated letter, said to be from me, said bond was given up to John Alcorn, to whom I had rented the place. I do further forewarn Col. John Logan from making a title to any one for said land, except to myself, or my true and lawful attorney, for my use. I expect attention will be paid to this notice. JONATHAN OWSLEY.
Garrard county 1st. January 1798. 13t
James Pilling
Has imported a small cargo of
MERCHANDIZE
Well Assorted.
CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, SADDLERY, HARDWARE, and GROCERIES—The three first articles are his own importation from England, QUITE NEW—and never opened till they arrived here. He wishes to sell them whole sale, and will sell them very low—Till he can sell the whole at once, he will dispose of them by retail, much lower than the customary prices here. He has opened, and is now selling at the store (late Baird & Owen's) next door to M'Nair's tavern, Lexington.
N. B. These goods will be sold either for CASH or PRODUCE.—The produce to be taken in payment, must be Hemp, Tobacco, Salt Pork in barrels, Bacon, Lard, Beef, and a small quantity of Superfine Flour. 120
ALL those indebted to the subscriber MUST POSITIVELY pay off their respective accounts by the first day of February next.
JAMES B. JANUARY.
January 13, 1798.
Transylvania Library.
AT a meeting of the Library Committee, January 13, 1798.
Resolved, that a general meeting of the Shareholders be called, to meet at the Seminary, on the first Saturday in February next, at three o'clock P. M. to take into consideration the propriety of investing the Committee with power to make a compensation to the Librarian—and to do such other acts as may be deemed necessary.
By order.
THO. T. BARR, Ck. Comtee
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on as extensive a plan, and as moderate terms as at any school in the Union—The Greek and Latin languages will be taught there, together with Mathematics, Geography, the Belles Lettres, and every other branch of Learning that makes part of the usual course of Academic Education. The trustees have also made arrangements for, and will procure a French Teacher, whenever there shall be a sufficient number of Students desirous of acquiring that language. The terms of tuition are four pounds per annum. Boarding may be had with Mrs. Richardson at the Seminary, and in other genteel houses in Lexington, at the moderate rate of fifteen pounds per annum; one quarter to be paid always in advance—For this sum Students will be dieted, and their clothes washed and mended—they furnishing their own bedding, fire-wood and candles, in their own apartments.
R. BARR, Ckm.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in the fork of Dicks river, Garrard county, a dark brown mare, about thirteen hands high, ten or twelve years old, with a saddle spot on her back, trots and paces, appraised to 7l.
JACOB MOYERS.
LOST,
ON the evening of the 25th instant, on the road between Mr. David Logan's and Lexington,
A Red Morocco Pocket Book,
with a number of valuable papers, amongst which is a bond executed by John Fowler & John Overton, to the amount of 141l. Any person delivering said book &c. to Mr. John M'Nair, in Lexington, or to Mr. David Logan, shall be handsomely rewarded by me. JAMES M'CLURE. December 26, 1797. tf 13
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Shawanee run, about 2 miles from Horine's mill, a bay Mare, fourteen years old, thirteen hands and a half high, branded on the off buttock B, has a blaze face, some white on her off hind foot.
Also, a bay mare colt, with a blaze face, and three white feet, both appraised to 11l.
JAMES M'GULLOCK.
October 9, 1797.

LONDON, October 16.
DEFEAT OF THE DUTCH FLEET.
This morning a little after 6 o'clock, Capt. Fairfax, of his majesty's ship Venerable, arrived at the admiralty office with the officials of the victory gained by Admiral Duncan, over the fleet of Holland.
The two fleets were equal in number, each having 16 two decked ships. —Admiral Winter came out expressly for the purpose of fighting the English by order of the convention.— They talked of having him tried by a court martial if he refused to sail.
At the conclusion of the action, the British found themselves in possession of nine ships of the line and two frigates; a Dutch brig and schooner were sunk in the action.
The following is a list of the Dutch ships captured.
 Vryheid 74 Adm. De Winter.  Jupiter 74 Vice Ad. Keynters.  Haerlem 68  Devries 68  Gelidsheid (or Equality) 68  Wesselnaar 64  Hercules 64  Delft 56  Alkmaar 56  Munnickendam 44  Ambuscade 32 
Another line of battle ships is reported to be taken, name unknown.
The quarter-deck of the Dutch Admiral's ship was completely cleared of every man, the Admiral excepted. He escaped without a wound.
The following is a list of the killed and wounded on board the British fleet, as far as it has been ascertained, several of the ships, particularly the Rüssel and Monmouth, having separated in the night after the action.
  Killed. Wounded.    Venerable 15 63  Monarch 49 88  Bedford 30 49  Powerful 10 73  Isis 2 22  Ardent 41 307  Belliqueux 23 80  Lancaster 3 18  173 504  
Strength of the British fleet on the day of action.
  Guns.    Venerable 74  Monarch 74  Rüssel 74  Triumph 74  Montague 74  Bedford 74  Powerful 74  Director 64  Veteran 64  Monmouth 64  Agincourt 64  Ardent 64  Lancaster 64  Belliqueux 64  Adamant 50  Isis 50  Beaulieu 32  Circe 32  Rose 18  King George 18  Active 12  Diligent 12  Speculator 10  Total guns 1200  
Strength of the Dutch fleet.
  Guns.    Jupiter 74  Vanrofen 74  States General 74  Brutus 74  Cerberus 68  Haerlem 68  Leyden 68  Devries 68  Equality 68  Wassenaer 64  Hercules 64  Delft 56  Alkmaar 56  Par Batavia 56  Beckermer 56  Another little ship of the line reported to be taken  Munikendam 44  Mars 44  Ambuscade 32  Heklin 32  Minerva 24  Daphne 18  
 Galatea 18  Atlanta 18  Ajax 18  Haaigae 6  Total Guns 1242 
October 18. Advice was yesterday received of the loss of the Dutch ship, the Delft, of 56 guns, in the Downs; very few of the hands, it is said were saved.
Admiral Duncan states, in his second letter, that the Endymion had, in the course of the night, fallen in with a Dutch ship of the line, off the Texel, and had engaged her, but that he had not heard the particulars. The engagement took place in the night, and it is said, that owing to the heavy fire of the enemy, the Endymion was obliged to desist the contest.
Admiral Duncan's flag, with three other ships was seen from Harwich on their way to the Nore on Monday.
"This moment" says a letter from Yarmouth, received yesterday, "I have returned on shore from on board the Hercules, of 66 guns, whose captain lies with his hand shot off above his wrist and wounded in the body; her mizen mast is gone and she is torn to pieces. Next, Alkmaar, 54 guns. Her main mast went in the action; her mizen mast was so wounded that they were forced to cut it away after we got possession of her; and her foremast went over in a gale of wind yesterday; she is shot to pieces, and was brought in by the Monmouth with extreme difficulty — The Monmouth has also taken a 64. A rascal on board the Alkmaar yesterday attempted to blow her up, and had got one of the locks off the magazine."
"The Rüssel, the Bedford, Triumph, Veteran, Agamemnon and Circe, are among the ships come in. Two Dutch ships of the line have just hove in sight, with two British ships of war; we shall see more of them presently."
"The Hercules was on fire in the action, and the after part of her is very much damaged; the fire broke out afresh after we had taken possession."
"Admirals Duncan and Onslow behaved nobly; the former had four on him at one time; the latter three."
"A brig, armed with 18 pounders, had the audacity to get under Admiral Onslow's stern; he got six guns to bear upon her, and sunk her with every man on board."
The splendor of the late action consists in the skill and rapidity with which Admiral Duncan seized on the moment for the attack. The hesitation or delay of a quarter of an hour would have been fatal. The Dutch ships, built for their own seas, would have got so close in shore, that our fleet could not have followed them. — This Admiral Duncan perceived, and his decision was instantaneous.
The circumstances which gave the first turn to this glorious victory, which will ever be distinguished in the annals of Great Britain, arose from the Jupiter of 74 guns, with two admirals on board, being disabled, and almost shattered to pieces, before she could bring a gun to bear on the Monarch of 74 guns, which raked her. This was the last ship that struck. Admiral de Winter's ship did not fare much better from the fire of the Venerable. Both ships were so unprepared for action at the moment, that they could scarcely bring a gun to bear until they had received the fire of our ships repeatedly.
The obstinate bravery of the Dutch in the battle was so great, that when admiral Winter surrendered, he was the only person on the quarter deck of the Vryheid, & he is said to have been so for half an hour; every other officer having been killed or wounded. — Having performed his duty in the most gallant manner, he appears, since his capture to be in very good spirits, and has passed great part of his time in admiral Duncan's cabin.
The circumstance of two admirals being found on board the vice admiral's ship is owing to the senior, who is infirm, having wished to retire, which the Dutch government opposed on account of his popularity with the seamen. A junior admiral was therefore appointed to assist him in the duties of his office.
When admiral Duncan made the signal to break the enemy's line, the Dutch admiral, immediately perceiving his purpose, made the signal for his fleet to close, which was very alertly obeyed, particularly by the vice
admiral. It was under the stern of his ship that admiral Duncan passed, and immediately ranged up along side, it was seven or eight minutes before a gun was returned on that side—a proof that they were not ready. The Dutch vice admiral did not stand the fire of the Venerable above ten minutes, but, dropping her foresail, shot ahead. The Venerable then ranged up to admiral Winter's ship when a very warmly contested action took place, which lasted upwards of two hours, when the Dutch were obliged to yield to the superiority of British skill and courage.
All the first lieutenants of Admiral Duncan's fleet are immediately to be promoted to the rank of masters and commanders.
Captain Fairfax left town yesterday in the afternoon, with dispatches containing the patent for creating the brave old admiral a peer of Great Britain.
DUBLIN, October 7. For the two last days the citizens of Dublin have been surprised by a very extraordinary report, which upon inquiry, we believe to be fully supported by fact. The substance of this report we now give.
"That a general in the French service named Clark, the brother in law and co-adjutor of gen. Buonaparte, and by birth an Irishman, had been for 40 hours in the last week in this city— had held conferences with the leaders of the United Irishmen, and having obtained his information and given his directions, had embarked in a fishing smack from Kilkenny bay, on Sunday morning last."
That he could have no other purpose than the arrangement of a French invasion, we have no doubt, and when our readers have learned that there is strong ground to believe that he had been for some time past in the north of Ireland, they will naturally join in our opinion.
Our readers will recollect that this general was announced in the French papers to have left the Italian army some time since on his way to Vienna, to negotiate with the emperor— there has been no negotiation at Vienna, the treaty is under discussion at Udina, so that this journey has been obviously fabricated to conceal his real destination.
BOSTON, December 3. Captain Brailsford of this town, last week purchased a fowl in the market of about four pounds weight, which on opening for the purpose of cooking was discovered to be entirely filled with liver, to the exclusion of almost every other kind of entrails. The liver commenced its growth in the common place: but had increased so enormously as to occupy almost the whole interior cavity. — A small entrance passing by its side to convey and void the food, after digestion. The liver weighed upwards of a pound. Several gentlemen of the faculty and many respectable private citizens have viewed and been astonished at this Phenomenon.
December 6. Arrived on Sunday night, sloop Mary and Sally, capt. Bradford, from St. Andrews. — Passengers, Mr. Webber, Astronomer on the part of the United States for ascertaining the latitude and longitude of the river St. Croix, and Mr. George Waterhouse, assistant. — We understand that the astronomers have completed their business, but the surveyors will not finish theirs until next spring, or the beginning of summer.
December 15. LA FAYETTE. We are happy to announce the safe arrival of America's noble friend at Hamburg, in October last, whereto he was to be escorted by the captains of American vessels lying there: and who, two days after, gave him an elegant entertainment. As he was to sail for Philadelphia, in the John, two days after Captain Hall, who arrived here yesterday, we may daily expect to hear of his landing in the United States.
No event will give greater joy to the patriot at Mount Vernon than to behold his adopted son in this land of freedom.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 19. A letter from St. Thomas, dated Nov. 23, to a respectable house in this city, says. "Since I wrote you on the 19th inst. we have it from good authority, that
the French have got orders to capture all American vessels without distinction. The news seem to be so well confirmed, that I dare not venture out of port with property under American colors. I have now sold the schooner and given up the voyage."
Another letter of a later date, gives similar information.
A report is in circulation, said to be from the eastward, that France has actually declared war against the United States— We anxiously wait for further particulars. That such an event is probable, will not be disputed by any one who had observed the gradations from professed friendship to open enmity on our part. And it is not unlikely that in a very little time, either our envoys will be amongst us again, or that intelligence of their being sent away with ignominy will be received.
Jan. 3. Important advices from France.
By the brig Rosetta, capt. Tylee, arrived yesterday from Havre, which place she left the 8th November, advices of that date are received from thence, and from Paris, of the 3d of that month.
Capt. Tylee left Havre hastily in consequence of apprehensions entertained there of an immediate embargo; and of the general unfavourable complexion of affairs in that country. He has stated further that a rupture between France and this country was apprehended—and that the situation of our commissioners at Paris was unfavorable to their views.
In opposition to this, however, there are several letters received in this city by the above vessel, which do not hold out these alarming apprehensions.
One from a respectable house at Havre, dated on the day of capt. Tylee's departure, closes with the following — "Altho' the Austrian commissioners have not yet been admitted to the directory, we are persuaded there will be no WAR between the two nations: it is more likely that the United States will in future be considered as a nation having no treaty with us."
Our commissioners had been presented; — but the utmost secrecy prevailed with respect to the object of their mission. It was reported they had sent home dispatches requesting additional instructions.
Yesterday the brig Rosetta, capt. Tylee, in 35 days from Havre de Grace arrived at this port with news of peace with the Emperor, and other important circumstances.
Reports circulate that our envoys had an audience with the minister of foreign affairs, in which the minister put the question, "Are you instructed to break with England?" and on their answering in the negative, the minister replied, "I am instructed by the directory not to enter into negotiations upon any other principles."
The papers we received make no mention of the American envoys.
TRENTON, Dec. 26. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman of undoubted veracity of Norfolk to a member of Congress dated December 12, 1797.
The only news of importance we have at present came to hand this day by an arrival from the west Indies. It is that commodore Barney was appointed chief judge of the court of admiralty at the Cape, and that he had already issued a proclamation forbidding the capture of American vessels bound to any British port whatever, except such as are styled "rebel ports." This news I believe to be true and heartily rejoice to hear it, since Barney is an honest man, who will doubtless do justice to every one of our real countrymen who may fall in his way; notwithstanding the scandalous treatment he received from many whilst he lay in this port.
PHILADELPHIA, December 7. Affairs of Ireland.
Ireland from the last accounts, appears to be in a state of unparalleled wretchedness. Riots, outrages, and robberies abound. Detailed accounts are given of the inhuman conduct of the military, who are stated to kill every suspected person they meet with. Executions for treason are numerous.
Extract of a letter from Dublin. "Great outrages are still committed by the military: the unfortunate county of Wexford, has been more cruelly treated than any other in that province. The villages of Meevore

Logwood, Kilavaly, and several others in that county, have been burnt to ashes. Baltimore, likewise was condemned—but fortunately escaped, except one house, which I am informed was yours, but thank God! it was not. However, if the town escaped, the people did not; for last Friday, no less than three companies of foot, and as many of horse entered the town, without ever apprizing the people, and spared neither man, woman, nor child, who came in their way; some were killed on the spot, and others so desperately wounded that they are since dead. Thank God! our friends happily escaped, only T. P.—got a few blows with a musket, and T. D.—had a bayonet run thro' his coat. No person can travel thro' any part of the country without a pass.
"I would not advise you to think of coming to this country until some change takes place; for I can assure you it is dangerous to live in it at this time."
December 20.
A gentleman in Rotterdam, we hear has invented a new floating machine, which tho' small, is capable of holding four men commodiously, and its astonishing construction is such as to defy the utmost fury of the seas, or the resistance of the most boisterous winds. It can neither overset nor sink, and may in all weathers and gales be steered whatever course those within shall deem necessary. The philanthropic view of the inventor is to save the lives of those unfortunate mariners, who incur the danger of ship wreck. It may be made on the same construction, large enough to hold upwards of fifty persons.
December 28.
A letter from a gentleman in New-York, to a member of Congress, informs of the arrival of Mr. David Meredith, of this city, from Havre. The letter further states, that our envoys, on their arrival at Paris, presented their credentials to the ruling power. At the time of Mr. Meredith's departure, three weeks had elapsed, without any recognition or other notice of them.
January 5.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Havre, to a respectable merchant house in this city, received by the Roletta.
"Havre, Nov. 1797.
"There is now a prospect of an absolute descent on England! The immortal Buonaparte is appointed commander in chief on this expedition. There is to be immediately assembled 120 thousand men between Brest and Bordesux, as well as another body of 100 thousand men between this place and Dunkirk.
"Hanover will be immediately attacked, and what will insure our success is a secret article in our treaty with the emperor, permitting the passage of our troops."
A report is in circulation, that our envoys are under guard at Paris, and that all the American vessels are leaving the land of liberty, with "The devil take the hindmost."
We are authorised to say, that no dispatches have been received by the government, from our commissioners, since their arrival in Paris.
BALTIMORE, December 4,
A volcano, we learn by a gentleman just from Gaudaloupe, made an eruption about two months ago, in the Sulphur Mountain. It emitted for a few days nothing but smoke, attended with violent concussions of the earth, the shocks of which were very sensibly felt in Basseterre. The whole top of the mountain afterwards fell into its crater, when it vomited forth a quantity of lava and ashes, with the latter of which the streets of Basseterre were covered several inches deep, and some coffee plantations in the vicinity of the volcano were utterly destroyed. It continued to burn violently when our informant left the island, and the blaze from the top of the mountain was plainly to be seen from the town of Basseterre. Hughes had sent several naturalists to make their observations on this phenomenon.
December 18.
A captain of this port, in 26 days from Arquin informs, that a proclamation had been received at that place, prohibiting the condemnation of neutral property, not contraband, bound to British islands, but the privateers were ordered to bring them into French ports, where they would be obliged to sell their cargoes at the
market prices.—Property going or coming from ports originally French, but now in possession of the British, will as usual, be captured and condemned. The above mentioned captain was overhauled by the Ratler, sloop of war, his letters examined, and after they were returned to him he missed a letter from Mr. Yates, directed to James M'Henry Esq., which was supposed to contain the above-mentioned proclamation.
Notice
IS hereby given, that application will be made to the county court of Greene, for establishing a town on the lands of George Scott. January 21, 1798.
Entertainment.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has opened a House of ENTERTAINMENT at the stand formerly occupied by Benjamin Kennedy, at the junction of the Ohio and Kentucky rivers, in the town of Port-William; and that he is well prepared to store any quantity of goods, and flatters himself that he will be able to merit the patronage of those who please to favor him with their custom.
THO. M'ROBERTS.
Port-William, Dec. 18, 1797.
13c.
Take notice, that on the first day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, we shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Madison, at the beginning corner of a 420 acre survey, (a settlement claim,) surveyed in the name of David Barton, lying in said county on Hart's fork of Silver creek, then and there to perpetuate testimony, and to do such things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
WM. COOK, SETH COOK, ABRAH. COOK.
HEREBY give notice, that on the 23d day of February next, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Mason, at the place where an improvement was made for John Leverage on the waters of Lee's creek (formerly called M'Connell's creek) then & there to take & perpetuate testimony, tending to establish the special calls of an entry in my name as assignee of William Bartlett, who was assignee of the said John Leverage—to include Leverage's improvement.
RICHARD JACKMAN.
January 22, 1798.
FULLING MILL.
THE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS the public that Maj. John Morrison's Fulling Mill is now at work, and that he carries on the Fulling and Dying Business at said mill in its various branches. He will attend at Mr. Jones's tavern in Lexington on the first day of every Fayette court, for the purpose of receiving cloth for the mill, and to deliver it when finished.
WM. CAMPBELL.
January 26, 1798.
3c.
To distillers and others
WHO may incline to carry on the business of rectifying spirituous liquors and the manufacturing cordials in an extensive manner, may now be supplied with the necessary articles for carrying on the same, by applying at the sign of Andrew M'Call's Apothecary's shop near Gray pen Lexington. The Articles principally are forming the following liquors, viz.
Spirituous anniseed-water ditto clove-water ditto orange-water, all fours, &c. Also for making brandy and geneva equal in flavour and purity to that imported—There are upwards of 300 lbs. of Holland juniper berries, and tools, anfeeds, which may be purchased distinct from the other articles, if applied for soon. Any person or persons inclining to purchase the whole, or the juniper berries or aniseed alone, or the whole of the articles for making brandy and cordials, will (if required) receive genuine instructions gratis, how to use them to the greatest possible advantage.
Also, an exceeding good COPPER STILL, almost a quarter of an inch thick, containing better than 300 gallons, with a worm made of the very best pewter, having ten turns and weighing upwards of 300 lbs. with a large quantity of wrought iron suitable to set up the still in the compleatest manner—the whole of which will be sold together on very low terms, and instruction is given for fixing the works in the most complete order, so that it can be worked with more ease than many stills are now of 100 gallons.
N.B. Cordials can be made to more advantage in warm than cold weather.
Also, a FARM, of one hundred acres or upwards on the waters of Tate's creek. It is but one mile and a half from Winters's mills, and four miles from the Kentucky river; four acres of which is excellent timothy meadow, a very good hewn log house, nearly two stories high, with an excellent spring not ten yards from the house—also, a good stable, sufficiently large for four horses. On the said plantation there is a good public mill seat and two branches sufficiently large to effect a mill large enough to carry on the brewing or distilling business. The place will be sold cheap as the possessor is in want of money.
Samples of several sorts of the cordials &c. may now be seen at the house of Mr. M'Calla.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the town fork of Elkhorn, Fayette county, a bay horse, a star in his face, both hind feet white, some saddle spots, branded, not perceivable, seven or eight years old, about thirteen hands high; appraised to 111.
Hugh Thompson.
December 29, 1797.
Lexington, January 31.
According to accounts received by the last Wilmington papers, the French are in possession of Louisiana.—No official information.
Having procured the following statement of returns made of votes at the last election; we deem it of sufficient importance to be laid before the public, as the authenticity of the statement may be depended upon.
   Counties. The whole number of votes given at the election. Number for a convention. Number against a convention.     Bourbon 1113 833 105   Bullitt 247 10 1   Campbell 878 133 83   Clarke 610 481 15   Fayette 813 560   Franklin 449 61   Greene   Hardin 135 124   Harrison   Jefferson 873 119 21   Lincoln 233 102   Logan 172 none   Madison 1155 975   Mason 800 300   Mercury   Montgomery 707 482   Nelson 455 144 9   Shelby 401 315 33   Scott 560 25   Woodford 578 28   Washington 402 376 64  
* No return from the people knowing nothing of the law of 1797.
† No return from Harrison.
‡ The sheriff of Lincoln knew nothing of the law of 1797, respecting a convention, and therefore has no account of the total number of votes.
§ The sheriff of Mason makes his returns from recollection, having been unacquainted with the law.
¶ The sheriff of Mercer, also, never advertised the law, having never seen it till five months after the election, and can therefore make no return.
** The sheriff of Scott's return is made from recollection.
We hear that a bill was read a second time on Monday for taking the sense of the people respecting a convention, but it is generally supposed it will fail in the Senate. It is said that the Senate, from information they have received, reckon a thousand votes in Mercer county against a convention, and a considerable number in Greene county.
FIFTH CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES: At the second session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.
An act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the act, intitled "an act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, that so much of the act, intitled "an act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper," as directs that, the duties imposed by that act, shall be levied, collected and paid, from and after the 31st day of December next, shall be, and the same hereby is repealed; and that the duties aforesaid shall be levied, collected and paid, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, and not sooner; to which last mentioned day, all notices certificates, and other matters and things, directed by the said act, or having respect to the commencement or collection of the said duties, or any of them shall relate.
JONATHAN DAYTON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
Vice president of the United States, and President of the Senate.
Approved, December 15, 1797.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States.
Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State.
TIMOTHY PICKERING,
Secretary of State.
FOR SALE,
For Cash & country Produce.
A TRACT of Land containing nearly 100 acres, situated near the Kentucky river on Rush branch, two miles from Jack's creek road, and three from Tait's creek ferry; it has on it a good Cedar log house almost new; around which is ten acres of cleared land, and an excellent spring which is said to never fail; also, two falls in Rush branch, one of 40 and the other 60 feet, which would be convenient for Merchant mills; a distillery might be erected to advantage.—The land is of good quality, and the title indisputable; it will be sold low for a small part in Cash and the rest in Country produce.—Enquire of
FOYZER & Co.
THE subscribers have a quantity of HEMP in town to break, for which service they will give 7/6 per 112 lb.
DAVID DODGE, & Co.
Lexington, Jan. 31, 1798.
NOTICE,
THAT application will be made to the county court of Lincoln, at their May court, by the subscriber hereto, for an order to establish a town to be called New-Garden, on part of a tract of land formerly the property of Charles English, on which was that well known place called English's station; also for the purpose of appointing and vesting in certain trustees, the aforesaid premises, agreeably to an act of the General Assembly of Kentucky, entitled, "An act concerning the establishing towns."
LUCAS SULLIVANT.
Jan. 31, 1798. Town of Washington.
Taken up by the subscriber living at his ferry on the Kentucky river, Mercer county, a dark bay mare about 14 hands 3 inches high, appears to be 10 or 12 years old, has a star in her forehead, shod before, no brand perceivable, a long tail, a scar on her off thigh; appraised to 181.
JOSEPH DELANY.
Dec. 6, 1797.
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the manufactory of tobacco, in all its various branches, equal to any in this state, nearly opposite lawyer Hughes's, on Main street, where he intends to have a quantity ready for sale, wholesale and retail. Those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may be supplied on the shortest notice. A considerable credit will be given, when purchased wholesale, by giving bond with approved security.
JACOB LAUDEMAN.
Lexington, Jan. 15, 1798.
FOR SALE OR BARTER,
That high, healthy, fine watered farm,
FAIRVIEW,
Of two hundred and fifty-five acres, superior to any tract of land in the Western county, not on a water course; upwards of one hundred acres under good fencing; with garden, meadow, orchard and pasture. It abounds with fine water the driest season; a large dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, spring house and barn: these buildings are of the best quality, built of the most lasting timber, and founded on stone, which makes cellars and stables superior to any in the Western country. Any gentleman disposed to purchase, or give military land south of Green river, may exchange with me on generous terms, and possession given as soon as can be made convenient by
SIMEON BUFORD.
N. B. Land on Skaggs's or Beaver creek will be preferred. 3w
Take Notice,
I WILL petition the court of Harrison county at their next April court, for leave to establish a town at the mouth of Beaver, on main Licking, in the county aforesaid.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
A WELL disposed lad, of good character, may hear of a place where he can get into good business by applying to the printer. January 22, 1798.
TAKE NOTICE.
I SHALL attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, on Thursday the 8th day of March next, at an improvement made by Michael Stener, at the plantation where I now reside, on Stoners fork of Licking, about four miles above the court house; then and there to perpetuate testimony, and do such other things as the law directs.
SAMUEL CLAY.
Bourbon County, Jan. 16, 1798.
EDWARD WEST,
On High Street, Lexington, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has revived his shop, and is now ready to serve any gentleman who may please to favor him with their custom. He will carry on the Silver, Gold, and Watch business, in their various branches—and from a supply of materials and hands he expects to have in a short time, will be able to dispatch business on the shortest notice.
December 19.
A HINT.
ALL persons indebted to the late partnership of BOGS & ANDERSON, that neglect to call and pay off their respective balances, before the first day of February next, may depend on having their accounts placed in the hands of proper officers for collection.
JOHN M. BOGS, Geo. ANDERSON.
January 12, 1798.
Notice.
WHEREAS, Samuel Shannon, of Shelby county, did sell unto me the tract of land on which I now live, at the forks of Big Benion, containing four hundred acres, and doth now threaten the sale of said lands to other persons, provided I do not pay him immediately double the sum he sold it to me for. I do therefore, in consequence, forewarn any person at their peril, from purchasing said lands, as I am determined to keep possession thereof, and full my contract as well as in my power to do as is consistent with justice and equity. JOHN COLLETT.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
WHAT A WOMAN IS LIKE.
A SONG.
A WOMAN is like to—but stay— What a woman is like, who can say; There's no living with, or without one— Love bites like a fly, Now an ear, now an eye, Buz, buz, always buzzing about one, When she's tender and kind, She's like to my mind, (And Fanny was so I remember;) She's like to—Oh dear, She's as good, very near, As a ripe melting peach in September. If she laugh and she chat, Play, joke, and all that, And with smiles and good humor, she meets me, She's like a rich dish, Of ven'son and fish, Which cries from the table, come eat me. Next she'll plague you, and vex you, Distract and perplex you, False-hearted and raging, Unsettled and changing, What then do you think she is like? Like a sand? like a rock? Like a wheel? like a clock? Aye, like a clock that is always at strike. Her head's like the island folks tell on, Which nothing but monkeys can dwell on; Her heart's like a lemon—so nice, She carves for each lover a slice. In truth, she's to me, Like the wind, like the sea, Whose raging will hearken to no man; Like a mill, Like a pill, Like a hail, Like a whale, Like an ass, Like a glass, Whose image is constant to no man; Like a flow'r, Like a show'r, Like a fly, Like a pie, Like a pea, Like a flea, Like a thief, Like—in brief, She's like nothing on earth, but a WOMAN!
Anecdote of Boilly, a celebrated French author.
Boilly, the author of several dramatic pieces, that were received with applause, met the common fate of those who gave themselves up entirely to the arts of the muses. He laboured and toiled, unremittingly—his works procured him fame, but no bread. He languished, with a wife and children, under the pressure of the extremest poverty.
But melancholy as his situation was, he lost nothing of that pride which is peculiar to genius, whether great or small; he could not creep and fawn at the feet of a patron. He had friends who would have administered relief to him; but they were never made acquainted with his real condition, or had not friendly impetuosity enough to force their assistance upon him.
Boilly became the prey of distress and despondency.—The shortest way at once to rid himself from all his misery seemed to him to be death. Death appeared to him as a friend, as a saviour, and deliverer; and gained his affections. His tender spouse, who was no less weary of life, listened with participation when he declaimed with all the warmth of poetic rapture, of deliverance from this earthly prison, and of the smiling prospect of futurity; and at length resolved to accompany him in death. But she could not bear the thought of leaving her beloved son, of five years old, in a world of misery and sorrow: it was therefore agreed to take the child with them into another and better.
They were now firmly resolved to die. But what mode of death should they adopt? They made choice of the most horrible—of starving: accordingly they waited, in their solitary deserted apartment, their deliverer death, in his most ghastly form—Their resolution and their fortitude were immovable.
They locked the door and began to fast. When any one came and knocked, they fled trembling into the corner, and were in perpetual dread lest their purpose should be discovered. Their little son, who had not yet learned to silence the calls of hunger by artificial reasons, whispering and crying, asked for bread; but they always found means to quiet him.
It occurred to one of Boilly's friends that it was very extraordinary he should never find him at home. At first he thought the family were removed; but on being assured to the
contrary, he grew more uneasy. He called several times in one day: always no body at home! at last he burst open the door.—Oh! what a sight!
He saw his friend, with his wife and son, lying on a bed pale and emaciated, scarcely able to utter a sound. The boy lay in the middle, and the husband and wife had their arms thrown over him. The child stretched out his little hands towards his deliverer, and his first word was—bread! It was now the third day that not a morsel of food had entered his lips.
The parents lay still in perfect stupor: they had never heard the bursting open of the door, and felt nothing of the embraces of their agitated friend. Their wasted eyes were directed towards the boy, and the tenderest expressions of pity were in their look with which they had last beheld him and still saw him dying.
Their friend hastened to take measures for their deliverance; but could not succeed without difficulty. They thought they had already done with all the troubles of the world; and were suddenly terrified at being forced into them again! Void of sense and reflection, they submitted to the attempts that were made to restore them to life. At length their friends hit upon the most efficacious means. He took the child from their arms, and thus called up the last spark of paternal and maternal tenderness. He gave the child to eat; who with one hand held his bread, and with the other alternately shook his father and mother: his piteous moans roused them at length from their death like slumber. It seemed at once to awaken a new love of life in their hearts, when they saw that the child had left the bed and their embraces.
Nature did her office. Their friend procured them strengthening broths, which he put to their lips with the utmost caution, and did not leave them till every symptom of life was fully visible. Thus they were saved.
This transaction made much noise in Paris, and at length reached the ears of the marchioness de Pompadour. Boilly's deplorable situation moved her. She immediately sent him a hundred louis d'ors, and soon after procured him the profitable place of controller du Marcure le France, with a pension for his wife and child, if they outlived him.
AN EXTRACT.
"While the poor man groaneth on the bed of sickness, whilst the unfortunate languish in the horrors of a dungeon, or the hoary head of age lifts up a feeble eye to thee for pity, O! how canst thou riot in superfluous enjoyments, regardless of their wants, unfeeling of their woes."
TURN not your ears from the voice of compassion, ye children of mortality; listen to the lamentations of the unfortunate, and thou wilt be praised. In what manner can you answer the above question? Consider the duty of each one to the other, and recollect, "That this life's a dream, an empty show." How many poor unfortunate fellow creatures, weakly appear before you, demanding, like good old Lazarus, the crumbs which fall from your tables of plenty; with what vile contempt are they in many instances treated; they are looked down upon as beings of an inferior class, they are viewed as objects, fit only to be slaves of their fellow creatures in affluence; and not unfrequently are they reprimanded for requesting charity in a manner that the hardest heart might bleed at. O! ye transgressors of the laws of God, be persuaded that you are but mortal; that you may live to experience wants, equally as great as those of the poor objects who solicit your charity. When you are feasting at the luxurious tables; when you are drinking from the silver cups, the fruits of riches, think of your inferiors in property, who stand at the gate, pleading for the fragments of your tables.
"The heart that bleeds for others' woes, Shall feel each selfish sorrow less; The breast that happiness bestows, Reflecting happiness shall bless."
The first duty of man, next to that of worshipping his God, is, ministering to the necessities of his fellow creatures. Are we not as brethren? Are we not of one flock, overlooked by one shepherd, ever willing to guard us from the destroyer of our peace? The poor, the maimed, the blind and
helpless ought to be cherished by the wealthy, as members of their own family. Those large sums which many of my fellow-men expend for things which are but a moment's lasting, had better be given to relieve the distresses of the unfortunate: he who pitied another, recommendeth himself; but he who is without compassion, deserveth it not. I here will give the words of an ancient author; they are comprehensive and beautiful—"When thou seest the naked wanderer of the street shivering with cold, and destitute of habitation, let bounty open thine heart, let the wings of charity shelter him from death, that thine own soul may live."
18 For Sale, FIVE hundred and fifty acres of first rate bottom land, entered in the name of Daniel Branham, lying on the Kentucky river, five miles from Port William, adjoining Jesse Pendergraft's fourteen hundred acre survey. Those who incline to purchase said valuable land, will apply to the printer.
THE subscriber having declined the mercantile business, requests all persons indebted to him, either by note or book account, to pay off their respective balances to Samuel & George Trotter, who are now carrying on business in the house formerly occupied by me.
10 James Trotter. Lexington, Dec. 14, 1797.
I have to lease, A Large quantity of cleared Land—a few tenants will meet with great encouragement. Also, to hire, twelve or fourteen valuable Slaves, some of which are excellent house servants.
11 Samuel Meredith. Fayette county, N. Elkhorn, Dec. 3, 1797. 6t
Robert & Andrew Porter, HAVE just imported a Large and General Assortment of MERCHANDIZE;
Which they are opening for sale at their store, next door to Stewart's printing office, and which they will dispose of either by whole sale or retail, at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country produce. Wheat, Tobacco, Hemp, Pork in barrels, Lard in firkins, and firkin Butter, will be taken in exchange for the above Merchandize, if delivered in good order. Lexington, December 9.
4 COTTON FOR SALE At the Store of POYZER & Co. Lexington.
8 FOR SALE, FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Licking, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. ROBERT BRADLEY.
Just published, and for sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1798.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
2
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good journeymen.
TROTTER AND SCOTT,
HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope, they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any. Lexington, December 19, 1797.
6 TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Plumb creek, Shelby county, a brown mare, four years old, no brands visible, about thirteen hands and a half high, natural trotter, and star in her forehead; appraised to fifteen pounds. Jan. 1, 1798. ELIZABETH BEALL.
NOTICE. 32
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward and make payment to Mr. Thomas C. Howard, on or before the 15th of this inst. as I intend setting out for Baltimore and Philadelphia, about that time. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured that they shall be dealt with as the law directs, at the expiration of said time—therefore I am in hopes this notice will be attended to, without further trouble, as I am determined to have all my accounts finally settled by the 1st day of December next. GEO. TEGARDEN. september 5, 1797.
ISRAEL HUNT. BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morrison. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work, to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
STOLEN
FROM the plantation of the subscriber, about two and a half miles from Lexington, on Tuesday night the 1st instant, a sorrel Mare, 3 years old, a natural trotter, about 14 hands high no brand, her tail is docked, she has a low carriage before, and keeps her nose out, a blaze down her face, and a dark spot on her buttock. A reward of ten dollars will be given for the Mare, and thief, or five dollars for the Mare, and all other reasonable charges. THOMAS IRWIN. Mansfield August 14.
TANNERS' OIL FOR SALE BY WILLIAM MORTON, LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
BLAZE,
WHO was imported from England in the year 1793, at five years old, by Col. Hugh Nelson, of York town, in Virginia, will stand the ensuing season which will commence the 10th day of March, and end on the 10th day of August, at Col. Robert Saunders's tavern, Scott county, 3 miles from Georgetown, and 8 from Lexington and may cover mares at five pounds each, the season. A promissory attested note, will be required with the mare, for five pounds, payable the 25th day of December ensuing—which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars, if paid within the season. Seven dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door. Young cattle, or good beef cattle, or merchantable hemp, will be received at the market price, if delivered at said Saunders's by the 25th of December, to discharge the 5 pounds. There will be large and excellent meadows, well enclosed for mares from a distance, at 3s. per week. Great attention will be paid to mares, to give general satisfaction, but will not be answerable for escapes or accidents that may happen. BLAZE is a beautiful bay, near seventeen hands high, nicely marked, of uncommon great strength and activity; his figure is given up to be unexceptionable.
BENJ. WHARTON.
BLAZE was got by Vandal, his dam by Trenchion, his grand dam by Regulus, his great grand dam by Entilysnake, his great great grand dam by Old Partner, his great great great grand dam by Gypsy Egyptian, his great great great grand dam by Woodcock, his great great great great grand dam by Vittall's Turk, his great great great great grand dam by Old Hautboy, and out of Trumpet's dam, which was out of a daughter of Doffworth and Layton's barbmare. Vandal was got by Spectator, and out of the sister of Corysfoot. Chrysolet is the sire of Hebe, the dam of Daredevil. BLAZE is said to be of the best family of running horses in England.
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS. Brailsford, England, Feb. 23, 1792. A true copy of the original from England. HUGH NELSON. October 23d, 1797.
We do hereby certify, that the imported stud horse BLAZE, late the property of Hugh Nelson, esq. of York town, Virginia, and sold to Benjamin Wharton, is a fine and good foal getter. MICAJAH CREW. CHAS. HIGGASON. Hanover county.
Blaze has generally been valued at a thousand pounds. H. N.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Fayette county, a sorrel horse, branded on both shoulders but not legible, five years old, a small star in his face, some saddle spots, about four feet nine inches high; appraised to 14l. ELI CLEVELAND. December 1, 1797.