The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-01-18 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 489.]
WEDNESDAY, January 18, 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 some times 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.
I feel it my indispensable duty to return my sincere thanks to all who have encouraged this Paper; and more especially those especially those who were its first Patrons, few of whom have failed to continue its constant supporters. To you it is the public are indebted, not only for the birth and existence of the first News Paper ever published in Kentucky; but for all the advantages the Community have derived from a free circulation of political opinions, at times when they were deemed most proper, for the interest and happiness of this part of the Western World. Under the auspices of your patronage, you have seen the progress of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE until it has obtained a rank of equality with most Papers published in the United States; and perhaps superior to almost any in the world, whose origin and progress have been marked with equal disadvantages. And as I ever have, shall still continue, to make use of my best abilities to contribute to its usefulness, which
can only succeed under your approbation; to gain which shall be the constant study of
The public's most obedient, Humble servant J. BRADFORD.
Lexington, Jan. 4, 1797.
From the N. Y. Diary.
THE PATRIOT.
A court which would hear and determine from one side of the evidence only, would not be entitled to the appellation of a court of justice. In such an one few of us would be willing to risk a cause, and scarcely a person could be found, who would be at a loss to call it by its proper name.—Let us apply this remark.
In the Minerva of Saturday the 22d ult. appeared a horrid publication of Ignard's against Freron, delineating, at length, his cruelties in the south of France; and in that of the 2d instant, another, taken from a London paper, which, after mentioning one attempt to murder, and three instances of infamy, has this conclusion: "Robberies innumerable, and the public pillage of the markets, add to the catalogue of crimes in a country where all morality is dissolved and abandoned."
We all of us are, or pretend to be, the friends of general liberty; but who among us will perceive how its interests may be advanced by such publications as these, even if they bore the stamp of truth? Who that ever pretended to any morality himself, would publish such things, after the open declaration that he was a friend to France? No one, surely, but Mr. Webster.
And would this professor of impartiality deal fairly, the cause of liberty might not in any way be injured by his publications. Did he but take the same pains to expose the evils which result from the settled laws of a monarchical government; and publish the robberies, murders, riots, excesses, oppression, and extreme misery they have occasioned, none would have reason to say, they were deceived by his partial views and wrong inferences.
In the eyes of Esquire Webster, it may be very right to expose and publish as he does, every thing, true or false, that can operate to the prejudice of Gallic liberty. It may be very right to spread the virulence of British ministerial prints among a people who yet feel attached by strong ties of gratitude to France, in order to destroy our predilection for Republican governments, that room may be made for other attachments: But I hope to be a witness of his severe disappointment.
If, indeed, he is now endeavouring to shake the public judgment with respect to the excellency of Republican government; if he is, I say, we can answer him; the public judgment is already made up, the confederation is firmly established on republican principles, and we the people are determined, at all events to maintain it.
But if he is only the enemy of the French people and not of their revolution, why does he attach the words republican and revolutionary to those excesses which are perhaps unavoidable; and many of which exist, also, where republicanism and revolutions have not yet changed the sentiments of the people? The views of the editor of the Minerva, which cannot but little longer be mistaken, furnish the most open and explicit answer:
PARIS, Sept. 26.
If we may believe letters from Brest, it appears, that the perilous project is undertaking of a descent on England or Ireland. These letters announce that every thing is prepared for a grand expedition, which will put to sea the end of this month (Vendemaire) and the command of which will be confided to Vice Admiral Villaret Joyeuse.
They add that the ships of the line, as well as the other ships have provisions on board for six months, and that this expedition will be reinforced by
a great number of other ships actually assembling at Rochfort and Cherbourg.
There was a report circulated yesterday about the council of Five Hundred, that Gen. Buonaparte had taken Gen. Wurmler prisoner.
October 9.
The corvette Le Moineau is arrived at Rochefort from the Isle of France, & brought back the two civil commissioners sent thither in March last. The squadron of commodore —, composed of La Force, of 30 guns; La —, La Seine, and La Vertu, of 44 guns, with several light vessels and transports arrived at the Isle of France on the 18th of June.
The commissioners were with difficulty permitted to come on shore; the planters declared that they were determined not to suffer the decree of emancipation to be carried into execution. Some of the most violent among them threatened to stab the commissioners who were in no manner supported either by the land or sea forces. Commissary Baco and his colleague were carried by force on board the Corvette Le Moineau, the captain of which had orders to transport them to the Philippine Islands or to set them on shore on some desert Island, if he could not reach Manila.
The Corvette put to sea with the commissioners on the 21st of June; the crew unwilling to serve as the instruments for executing the Barbarous order of the Colonial Assembly of the Isle of France, forced the captain to change his course and sail to Europe. They landed at Foul Point in Madagascar, to take in the necessary provisions, and continued their voyage for Rochfort.
When the Corvette left the Isle of France, the colony was in the most flourishing situation; all the warehouses were filled with goods; the privateers had taken a great many rich ships from the English and Portuguese, and the planters continued to sell and buy negroes as before.
Long before the arrival of the commissioners, some influential members of the colonial assembly, had done every thing in their power to persuade the people not to submit to their authority, and to transport them to some distant place, in order to gain time to send a deputation to Paris.
The letter of a certain member of the council of emigrants, who advised them "to they only a little firmness and their negroes would be safe," encouraged the enemies of the commissioners to accomplish their atrocious plan; but the people of the colony will soon open their eyes; the barbarous miscreants who had secretly planned the ruin of the commissioners, will not escape with impunity.—The squadron and the land forces will soon hear how grossly they were deceived by the colonial assembly.
October 13.
The treaty of peace concluded with the king of Naples will be published in a few days. It is now before the council of ancients, and very little of its contents has as yet transpired. We know only, that it contains several secret articles; that it is not like the treaty with the king of Sardinia; because the king of Naples, whose territory is 150 leagues from the French frontiers, had no territory to give up to us; that happily, the king of Naples grants great commercial privileges to the citizens of the French Republic; that he excludes the English from all his harbours, till the conclusion of a general peace; that he grants a considerable indemnification to the French Republic, and offers to give satisfaction for the outrages committed at Naples; upon several French citizens in 1793. The king of Spain has guaranteed the execution of the treaty.
The official Journal contradicts the report of Jourdan's being at Paris, of the arrival of the English Envoy, and of the arrest of general Ernouf. It is however confirmed in the same Journal that Ernouf, the majority of the officers of the stat-major, and the civil commissaries of the army of the Sambre & Meuse are displaced. Same Journal also confirms the report, that

there is a serious misunderstanding between the king of Prussia and the Emperor.
We are now officially informed that admiral Richery is on an expedition against Newfoundland and Canada. His squadron was joined on the grand bank by another French division of 3 ships of the line and five frigates, who will give at once a mortal blow to the English trade, and the nursery of their seamen. What will Mr Pitt say, if the first dispatch from the gulf of St. Lawrence informs him that the French have destroyed all his rich storehouses on the coast of Newfoundland and St. John's; that they have burnt from five to six hundred vessels, carried off the rich ships from Canada, and that they have taken from nine to ten thousand English sailors?
LONDON, October 12.
Lord Malmesbury, it has been at length settled, is the person who is to be sent to Paris as Ambassador extraordinary, from this country to the Republic of France. He kissed the king's hand to-day, we understand, on his appointment, and took leave of his majesty. His departure is fixed for to-morrow evening or Friday morning, and he will probably reach Paris on Sunday night or early on Monday.
Perhaps there never was entrusted, to any human being, a negotiation more difficult and delicate in its nature, and requiring more abilities and caution in the conduct of it, than that about to be transacted with the French Republic. In former negotiations, little else was to be adjusted beyond the claims of the contending powers to territorial possessions; the parties at war were not actuated by very deep resentment.
Materially different, however, is the present case; in this war it is not two nations that are engaged in a contest about some petty fishery, some navigation of an unproductive river, or the exclusive possession of some blasted heath. Of this war, the complexion and character have been more deadly and fatal—old propensities have been set against new systems—prejudices have been opposed to principles—the privileged have been contending with the unprivileged, the mind of man has been goaded, and irritated, and inflamed, beyond all former example; and all the passions of the human heart have been let loose to render the contest more remorseless, and to rage without constraint or controul. To heal such wounds, requires the nicest hand, and the most consummate skill. A short time will probably decide the fate of the negotiation—that the negotiators deeply impressed with the necessity of a peace and seeing this quarter of the globe faint with the loss of so much blood and treasure, may enter upon the negotiation with a determination to put a speedy period to the calamities of war, and to restore general tranquility to Europe, is our warmest wish, and our most ardent prayer.
Sunday last arrived at Margate, the Jemima of London, from Lisbon, which port she left on the 18th ult. Mr Anderson, the master of the Jemima, reports, that the people of Lisbon were very apprehensive of an invasion from the Spaniards, and that the Spanish ships which had been carried in there by Vice Admiral Vauclusep had been all released. When the Jemima came away, there was no packet at Lisbon, the Hanover having failed from thence on the 13th ult.
BOSTON, November 25.
SUMMARY OF POLITICS.
Our summary shall commence from the date of Jourdan's retreat after the battle of Newark. All before that period was victory on the side of France. All after that in the army of Jourdan was precipitate Retreat. The public will recollect that the armies of the Rhine and Moselle under Moreau, and that of the Sambre & Meuse under Jourdan, at the opening of the Campaign passed the Rhine in the points of that River opposite their several encampments, one penetrating with the right to the Alps and Italy into Bavaria, the other with its left to the army of the north into Franconia; they will recollect that a junction had been formed in Swabia and they will recollect that the Archduke unable to cope with Moreau and trembling for the fate of Germany, by a forced march came with a large body of troops to reinforce Waideschen and
compelled the army of the Sambre and the Meuse to leave Franconia with precipitation.
Politicians and those who argued from precedent, and the old military tactics concluded, that the retreat of Jourdan, would be the signal of retreat to Moreau, they thought it impossible that after the communication was broken between the armies, and a space of 650 miles remained between them, Moreau could be mad enough to maintain his position in the heart of an enemy's country, between two powerful armies, events however, have proved their calculations erroneous.—Moreau redoubled his exertions, he defeated the Austrians in a number of rencounters, he said Jourdan would soon resume offensive operations.
He knew Jourdan and his troops; he was not deceived: Jourdan has resumed offensive operations. After the battle of the 16th, in which he was defeated by the Archduke he concentrated his force of Duffeldorf, & on the 15th, being strongly reinforced, he recross'd the Sieg and advanced to Limberg 15 miles in front. Kleber beat the Austrians, and from the Brussels Papers we have accounts that Bourdonville had gain'd a signal victory over the Archduke. In Italy the war is confin'd to Mantua, which is said to be taken with 20,000 men. If so the French with 100,000 men, are ready to pour into Germany on the Italian side.
The speech of the English king is the most humiliating, we have seen since the revolution; from it we may judge the alarm of the people. Capt. Myrick, brought intelligence of the capture of the English fleet in the Mediterranean. A arrival at Salem, failed in company with a Spanish fleet of 22 sail of the line and 15 frigates. This accounts for the intelligence of Capt Myrick. Nothing decisive can be said of the election of President. It appears that the French have not taken St. John's, and that the fleet on the Banks is that commanded by Richery.—It is said that Russia and Sweden have entered into an offensive and defensive alliance. Citizen Adet by orders of the Directory, has suspended his functions, as minister of the Republic, and published his reasons and those of his government, in an elaborate and lengthy state paper. He is superceded by an envoy extraordinary.—The nature of an envoy extraordinary, is to discharge business of the last importance. In general they are commissioned to demand a categorical answer.
We understand that agents are sent on from the southward to buy up French brandy, apprehensive that the trade between this country and France will be shortly at a stand.
In the last Centinel, we are told that Capt. Pedrick failed in company with Capt. Myrick, from Lisbon.—We beg leave to tell Mr Russel he did not.
We are told that Capt. Pedrick did not tell two gentlemen who were in his company, of the capture of the British fleet. The gentlemen did not ask him if it was taken: therefore the Centinel concludes it was not taken; amongst the different species of reasoning laid down by logicians, we do not remember to have seen any thing like this. Possibly Mr. Russel means to astonish the world with a new edition of Burgedierus with additions & annotations. [P. STAR]
NEW-YORK, November 26.
We have good authority to believe the election for electors in Vermont is invalid—being grounded on a resolve of the legislature, not a law. This is supposed to have been known to the "patriots" of that state, at the time. It being now too late to correct the mistake, it has leaked out in whispers. [MINERVA]
Capt. Bradbury, just from New-Providence, informs us, in addition to what we published some days ago, that in the gale of the 3d October, 47 sail of vessels were lost, several of which were Americans—not one American in harbor escaped—the names we have not obtained.
It was reported last evening, that accounts had been received in town, that the election for electors in Vermont, would be set aside, in consequence of some fauxpas—but as we have not been able to trace this report to any certain source, we do not vouch for the authenticity of it.
November 28.
The ship Lydia, capt. Goodrich, arrived in this port on Friday last, in 37 days from Lisbon.
Mr. George Pollock, the owner of the Lydia, informs (after being questioned) that it was reported at Lisbon, that admiral Jervis's squadron &c. had been captured in the Mediterranean, by the joint French and Spanish fleets.
The captain with a smile, a person whom we respect, probably unwilling to offend his employers, refused to give any information on the subject; but being told of Captain Myrick's account, he could not help confessing, that there was such a report which was believed at Lisbon!
The late Governor Crawford, of Bermuda, arrived in this city about 10 days ago. It is said he was displaced in consequence of having expressed a regret at certain government orders, respecting the Americans.
PHILADELPHIA, December 1.
The schooner Ranger, capt. John Brown, arrived here yesterday from St. Martin's, where she was detained for three days, after having cleared out, and the capt and crew confined on board a French man-of-war: the only cause given for this unwarrantable treatment was that capt. B. had no sea letter. Previous to the Ranger's sailing, a schooner from Baltimore, and another from New-York were condemned on a similar pretence. The captain of the man-of-war said, that they had no orders for taking American vessels, bound to, or coming from British ports.
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 Bullkin 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.
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.
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.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death, by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator.
Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P. S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO CARNEAL.
THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC,
FOR THE YEAR 1797,
May be had at this office.
LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, January 18, 1797.
We are under the necessity of adopting the uncertainty of reports of travellers for news, which may or may not be entitled to credit. From that source we obtain an account of the death of Gen. ANTHONY WAYNE, who, it is said, died on his way from Detroit to Pittsburgh, at Presq' Isle—Also that a dreadful fire broke out in New-York, on the tenth of December last, which laid in ashes one third part of that beautiful city.
From the best information we have been able to collect on the subject of a new president, the votes already known are,
 For J Adams, 67  Jefferson, 56  Pinckney, 53  Burr, 21  S. Adams, 15  Ellesworth, 5  Jay, 5  Clinton, 3  Washington, 2  Henry, 2  Johnson, 2 
No account yet received from the states of Vermont, South Carolina, or Georgia.
By the New-York accounts we learn that the state of Vermont will have no vote—there is but little doubt that the states of South Carolina and Georgia are in favor of Jefferson, if so it will add to his poll 13 votes, which in addition to the above 56, will make SIXTY-NINE.
Letter from Jourdan, General in Chief, to the army of the Sambre and Meuse, dated Dentz, 3d Vendemaire (September 23.)
Infirmities, caused by the multiplied fatigues of war, have obliged me to solicit my retreat. Accustomed to regard you as my children, you may judge of the regret I feel in separating from you. You have been night and day the objects of my solicititudes. Though absent, you will still be so. My soul, my heart will follow you every where. One thing alone alleviates my sorrow on quitting you; it is that I leave you in the hands of an experienced officer, whose virtue and talents presage the most happy success, General Bourdonville takes the provisional command of the army, seconded by the barve generals by whom you have been so often conducted to victory. I shall learn with infinite pleasure, in my retreat, your glorious exploits. Preserve your esteem and friendship for me: I trust I merit them both: and pity me that I am obliged to be separated from you.
JOURDAN.
From a London paper of October 13. A council was held in the closet after the Levee, at which all the cabinet ministers were present; when Lord Malmesbury was introduced and received his appointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Executive Directory of France, into which he was sworn with the usual forms, and had the honor to kiss the king's hand; and afterwards took leave of his majesty on going to Paris.
The Spanish ambassador's furniture and effects are all on sale. The Spanish consul and charge d'affaires, M. Las Heras, have taken their passage on board the neutral ship Zelust, captain Janeens. The ambassador will follow if his health permits.
ANECDOLE.
An honest tar hired a horse to carry him a few miles, but before he had gone many yards, he found he possessed the usual excellencies of the unfortunate four-footed hirelings of the road, such as blindness, lameness, stumbling, &c. &c.—The sailor, however (having been unshipped twice with very little ceremony in the length of half a mile, by the creature's falling on its knees) hit upon a very whimsical mode of curing the impediment, which was by tying a large stone to the tail, & in that state rode it several miles, swearing, "Thiver his timbers, but it was the only thing to prevent the ship's going too much a head."
May Green Clay, John Campbell, Robert Mosby, James Knox, Hubbard Taylor, William Henry and John Macchir, be Crowned with Laurels, may their names remain Immortal in the annals of History, for their meritorious Acts, and Friendship towards our Government. A CITIZEN.

MAN'S LICK, 15th Jan. 1797.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
CHEAP LANDS
THE subscribers will lease for three years from the first of March next, their SALT WORKS at Man's Lick...
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come in and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of March next...
HAVE just received and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE...
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...
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville...
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...
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
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.
Wm. HENRY, Agent
August 3, 1796. For said Bedford.
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...
JOS. FENWICK.
July 22, 1796.
I AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville.
JOHN WATKINS Jun.
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...
THOMAS CARNEAL.
To be Sold,
AT HOGAN'S WARE-HOUSE, at the mouth of Hickman, Mercer county, on Wednesday, the first day of February next, for ready money, to the highest bidder, parts of several broken hogheads of TOBACCO...
Wm. GAINES, &
Wm. HOGAN.
December 30, 1796.
3WJH.
NOTICE,
THAT agreeably to a law passed last session of assembly, the subscribers intend to make application to the court of Shelby county, in March next, to establish a town on their land on the Ohio, at the mouth of Eighteen mile creek.
A proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said Town, will be sold at the following times and places: (viz) On the premises, on Thursday, the 6th of April if fair, if not, on the next fair day; at Bardstown, on the 11th, (it being court day); and at Frankfort, on the 18th, (being also court day).
JOSEPH DUPUY,
HERMAN BOWMAR,
January 5, 1797.
LAND FOR SALE.
THERE will be offered for sale, at Washington, in Mason county, on the 31st day of January, 1797, eleven hundred and thirty-three acres of LAND, lying about two miles from May's lick, joining Jacob Johnson's settlement and preemption at his north east corner.
AMBROSE WALDEN.
BOURNE'S MILL FOR SALE.
I HAVE for sale, one hundred and twenty-five acres of first rate land, lying on Main Hickman creek, fourteen or fifteen miles from Lexington, and two from the Kentucky river; it is well watered and handsomely situated...
JAMES SIMPSON.
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...
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
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 support the wanting part of the Society in this State.
Lexinton, December 20, 1796.
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 building.
DANIEL WEISIGER. BENNETT PEMBERTON. WILLIAM TRIGG.
January 1, 1797.
Those Gentlemen who hold Subscription Papers for the Kentucky Gazette, are requested to forward a list of the subscribers to the office as early as possible.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAN AND HORSE,
On Main Street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
ANDREW M'CALLA,
APOTHECARY, NEAR THE STRAY PENN, LEXINGTON, HAS lately purchased, and this day received into his shop, those two extensive assortments of DRUGS lately exhibited for sale in said place, by Mr. Sample, apothecary, and Mr. Coxmerchant...
A list of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Frankfort, if not taken out in three months from the date hereof will be returned to the General Post Office at Philadelphia, as dead letters—
A Alexander Robert, Woodford. 2 Adair Col. John, Frankfort. Adcock Edmund, Shelby county. Bullitt, Col. Alex. S. Frankfort. Brown, John, Esq. Frankfort. Blackburn, Jonathan, Woodford. Craig, Elijah & Son, Frankfort. Claivo, Henry, Scott county. Downs, Henry, near Frankfort. Garrard, Wm. Esq. Frankfort. Henry, Maj. Wm. ditto. How, John, ditto. Jones, John, Shelby county. Lee, Willis, Frankfort. Machir, John, Esq. do. 3 Mitchell, Col. John, do. Muter, Col. George, Woodford. Mountjoy, John, Frankfort. Nelson, William, ditto. Nourse, Robert, ditto. Taylor, Hubbard, Esq. ditto. Thomas, Rowland, ditto.
RICHARD M. GANO, P. M. Frankfort, January 13, 1797.
Take Notice.
WAS taken out of my hand at last November court, a SILVER WATCH, with HC in large characters on the outside of the case; her No. which is 2558, is impressed on the dial plate, and on the edge of the outside case. The person who took her out of my hand, pretended he wanted to purchase her, but as soon as he got her into his hand, he immediately pushed into a crowd, and conveyed himself away, so that I could not find him any more. The lad was an entire stranger to me, but I have described him to several people, who said, that he was a young lad, well known in Lexington, by the name of Peter Younger. Any person who will give intelligence of the above described watch, so that I get her again, shall have Three Dollars reward paid by me, living near Mr. Meek's mill, on the Town Fork, Fayette county.
ROBERT SHAW.
January 10.
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PUBLIC NOTICE.
ON Friday the 27th inst. there will be sold by way of auction, at the late dwelling house of James Cheatham dec. in Clarke county, near Strodes station, the personal estate of said decedent; consisting of a number of Horses, Cattle and Hogs, also a Large New Still, and Tubs for the same, also a Waggon and Geers, Farming Utensils, Household Furniture and a number of other things too tedious to mention; there will also be hired on said day, a number of Negroes for one year. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums exceeding twenty shillings, by the purchaser giving bond and approved security. The sale to begin at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given, by me,
THOMAS SCOTT, Ex'or.
January 4.
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Blank Bonds for sale at this Office.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
PURPOSING to leave this country for a few months, has authorized Mr. Edmund Searcy of Woodford county, to collect and settle all debts which may be due him, and from the proceeds of those collections, to pay such debts as are due from him to others. Depending therefore on the punctuality of the former, for the support of his engagements so far as they respect the latter, he hopes his debtors will pay due attention to this public notification.
Mr. Searcy is also authorised to sell three hundred acres of valuable land, lying on south Benson, within two miles of Frankfort, which said land is the property of the subscriber.
PEYTON SHORT.
Woodford, Jan. 14, 1797.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
ON the tenth day of November last an advertisement of mine, appeared in the Kentucky Herald, cautioning all persons from purchasing any lands to which patents had been obtained by general Joseph Jones and John May dec. as my assignees, and enumerating certain tracts, in regard to which, I requested the public to be particularly cautious. In answer to it, a publication has appeared, signed, Harry Innis,—who, as the agent of Jones and May, professes to place the matter in a point of view, contradictory to my publication. He states, that a contract had been entered into between Jones, May and myself, vesting in them all my rights to the land contained in my advertisement. I do acknowledge, that a contract to that amount had been entered into between Jones, May and myself; a contract in which Mr. Innis is now more deeply interested than as the humble agent of Jones and May. By this contract, I invested the parties with powers under certain restrictions & conditions—but as they have exceeded their powers, and have not complied with their conditions, I consider myself under no legal or equitable obligation to abide by their transactions. Mr. Innis accuses me of disingenuous conduct, in this affair. In what does my duplicity consist? I am ready and willing to settle all just demands that they, or their representatives may have against me, and to leave this matter to the decision of any honest and uninterested men. The several papers relative to this transaction are too lengthy for a News paper publication;—but if any person interested will call on me, I trust I can satisfy them as to the goodness of title, notwithstanding the insidious attempts of Mr. Innis to involve it in obscurity.
I am the publick humble servant.
B. NETHERLAND.
Dec. 12, 1796.
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TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his old customers, and the public in general, that he has just set up his business on Mulberry and Water streets, next door to William Reed, chair maker, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches. He likewise repairs guns and gun locks. Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done on the shortest notice, and in the neatest manner by me,
CHARLES SUMPTION, B.S.
January 16.
N. B. I request all those that owe old balances, to pay them, as I wish to burn all my old books, C.S.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
THE FOP.
ATTEND, ye readers of the news, One moment to an honest muse:— 'Tis of a FOP the means to sing, That trifling, self-important thing.
He of all things beneath the moon, Resembles most the gay mushroom! From his own dung-hill lately sprung, So buxom, debonnair, and young; Yet, on his brow sits empty scorn, He hates mechanics meanly born.
He'll not debase himself to think— 'Tis too d-d low! but he will drink, Politely curse, blaspheme and swear; Twirl his whip, and sing an air; Dance to shew his grace and shape, Brisk and sprightly as an ape! To the glass he often goes; There adjusts his curls and cloaths, Meets his image with a glance Of the sweetest complaisance. Pray what's his family? Why honey, He's full of impudence and money! He'll swear and lye with ease & grace, With limpering, bold, unblushing face; Yet courage each defect supplies He'll kill you, should you say he lies; His test of truth, sense, goodness, all Is pointed steel or leaden ball!
Such is the hero of my poem— Readers, you must surely know him; But if you don't, then look about; I'll tell you how you'll find him out; Whoever, when he reads these verses, Frowns—swears—threatens—mutters— —curse—
As thus—this writer's devilish rough, His verses are d-d poor crabbed stuff; If he means me, I'll sacrifice The blasted rascal, d-n my eyes!"
If such a reader should be seen, He is the very fop I mean.
ANECDOTE.
A young woman of Dublin, who was apprehensive of some fruitful effects from an illicit amour which she had for some time carried on with a Dutch sailor, mentioned her situation to a friend of her's, who advised her to place her future offspring to the ac- count of her master, as being the rich- er man of the two. "I was thinking of that," replied the fair one, "but then, you know, the child will disco- ver all, when it begins to speak Dutch."
FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late Ge- neral Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Tho- mas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dis- pose of the same.
This is to inform my friends, and the public in general, that I have just opened
A STORE,
In Lexington, where I formerly kept Saddler's shop, at the corner of Main and Cross streets —Consisting of
A handsome assortment of Dry Goods, and Hard Ware—Amongst which are a few sets of Saddler's and Shoemaker's tools com- plete. A most elegant assortment of Milliner's work, such as Bonnets, Hats, Caps, Feathers, and a number of other handsome pieces of Ornament for ladies. Together with a few Lady's Watch Chains, and Gold Ear Rings; all of the newest fashion.
ALSO
A large and general assortment of
MEDICINE,
Amongst which is the following Patent Medi- cine, (to wit:)
Castor, Sweet, and British oil. Godfrey's cordial. Bateman's drops. Turlington's balsam of life. Anderson's pills.
ALSO
Madder Allum, Whiting, Ink-Powder, and a quantity of excellent Spunge; together with a number of other articles too tedious to men- tion. All of which will be disposed of at whole sale or retail, by the public's most obedient, humble servant.
Aug. 25.
BENJ. S. COX.
I have some valuable tracts of Land in different parts of this State; as well as upwards of one hundred thousand acres in the great bend of Tennessee, which is well known to be of the first quality. Any gentleman inclined to purchase, may be furnished on the most rea- sonable terms, and the titles indisputable; which may be seen, by applying as above.
TO BE RENTED, In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Co.
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 well 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 23.
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.
PATENT BRIDGES.
THE subscriber has invented a mode of making wooden bridges, which are strong, handsome, durable, easily and speedily constructed, even by common workmen, and may equally well be built over the widest rivers which will admit of such a passage, as over the smallest streams. They are capable of being repaired or strength- ened at any time, without impeding passengers, and with the greatest ease —The boards or planks, with which the arches are composed, being in close contact, will the better retain any coatings put on them for their preser- vation. Possessing these manifold ad- vantages, the Patent Bridges promise to become of great utility in every part of our country.
The Subscriber proposes to sell rights to build them in the several counties or Districts of the United States, & will give instructions with them. Where a particular bridge is wanted (the right of building in that country or district not disposed of) the subscriber will make drawings and give estimates of the necessary materials, according to the extent described, and the intend- ed uses of the bridge. Letters on this subject, post paid, will be duly attend- ed to by
C. W. PEALE. Museum, Philadelphia, Sept. 29.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
OUT of the stable of George A- dams, 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 num- ber 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 rub- bed off under where the surcingle buc- kles, her legs are black, her hoofs are remarkably round, rough shod, trots very lively, is high spirited, and some- what 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 rai- sed in Woodford; I exchanged for her in Frankfort the Monday after the Lexington races, with a genteel look- ing man, who appeared to be about 25 years of age, fair hair, not tied; had some business on that day at the trea- sury; 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 ex- changed for another mare.
Whoever delivers the above mare to GEORGE ADAMS in Lexington, shall have TWENTY DOLLARS re- ward.
ALEXANDER NELSON. December 5, 1796.
A. & J. W. HUNT, WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO
Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
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.
HIS 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 ferry 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 McMILLIN.
N. B. He takes in cloth at capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Curner'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- binson's and Thomas Harbinson'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. 16tf W. M. BRAYERS.
For Sale,
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate LAND,
L YING 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 Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises. 13m HUGH EVANS.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE & LOT whereon I now live, on Main-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 tf WILLIAM ROSS.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing 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.
FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Bryson, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for pub- lic business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation. For terms apply to the sub- scribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same. LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
THOMAS IRWIN, JOHN A. SEITZ.
CHEAP GOODS.
THE subscriber wishing to decline the mer- cantile business for some time, will dispose of a Handsome and General Assortment of MERCHANDISE by WHOLESALE, at a very moderate profit. The goods were purchased on as advantageous terms as any ev- er imported to this state, and are well adapted to the winter and spring seasons. A credit will be given for part of the purchase money. Beef- Cattle, fat Hogs, or superfine Flour, will be re- ceived in payment at the highest current price when delivered. He wishes to purchase a quan- tity of corn, rye, barley, hemp, and tow linen. Either of the above articles will be received in discharge of book accounts.
JAMES MORRISON.
Who has on hand a quantity of castings, pow- der, and salt petre. Lexington, December 5.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber. tf J. M.
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 Tho. HART, JUN. at his plantation.
The highest price will be given by them for good clean RYE, which will be received at either place. tf
CASH FOR HIDES.
I WILL give Cash for Hides at my Tan-Yard, nearly opposite Col. Patterson's, on Water street in Lexington—where I will also take hides to tan on the shares. SEPTEMBER 1. JACOB KISER.
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 AND 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 1, 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 branch- es. 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.
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 authorised 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.
THE partnership of M'Coun & Cas- tleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make imme- diate payment of their respective ac- counts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun.
A STORE will be continued by the subscriber, in the house lately oc- cupied by M'Coun and Castleman, where he means to sell on low terms. JAMES M'COUN. Lexington, August 13, 1796.
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 one of his fore legs from his uncle 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.
MATTHEW WALTON. December 15, 1796.