The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1792-11-24 00:00:00

Kentucky Gazette.
NUMB. XI.
Quicquid agunt homines — nostri farrago libelli. Juv. Sat. 8. v. 85
[VOL. VI]
S A T U R D A Y, NOVEMBER 24, 1792.
LEXINGTON; Printed by JOHN BRADFORD, at his Office on Main Street; where Subscriptions, (at Fifteen Shillings per Annum) Advertisements &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in its different branches done with care and expedition.
Mr. Bradford.
THERE is no right of the citizens of a free state which is more undoubted than that of petitioning the Legislature for a redress of grievances; but there is none in the exercise of which, they are more liable to be deceived. There is no country in which real grievances do not exist, but there is also none, where the imaginary ones are not much more numerous than the real ones, and where private interest and design do not endeavour to impose on the people at large, the imaginary for the real ones. Every man can tell when he is placed in a situation not as good as he wishes, but he may often be mistaken as to the real cause of his disappointment, and if he consults a person having an interest contrary to his own and that of the public, he will generally be deceived as to the real cause of it. Where this cannot be done, the artful and designing effect their purpose by another mode. They find out the real grievances of the country, or those things which many of the people consider as such, and then by joining them in a petition with others which their private interest makes them view as grievances, they get the people to sign it: who do so because they approve of some parts of the petition, altho' they dislike that part which induced the author of it to set it on foot. By this means a petition on different subjects may be signed by nine tenths of a county, when a majority do not approve of any one of them. Suppose, there is at this time in this country a great land speculator, who with his connections have claims to more out lands than any family in the state, but who do not actually occupy as much land among them all, as is held by a farmer in moderate circumstances, who has vested his all in one tract of land on which he lives; suppose also, that this speculator should wish to induce the legislature by petitions from the people, to put the land tax on such a footing as would suit his family interest, by making the improved lands pay twice as much tax as the unimproved lands: he would have more understanding than to offer a pe-
tion for that purpose alone to the people to sign, because they would immediately see that it was contrary to their own and to the public interest, and that it had been dictated solely by private views. To make the matter go down then, this speculator would select other things which he knew that a part of the people wished for, such as the making of commutables receivable in the discharge of taxes, and the taking off the tax on cattle; and by thus uniting them with his favourite object he would procure a majority of his county men to petition for that which not ten men in the county besides his connections would wish to see take place. Perhaps exactly such a petition as I have stated will never be offered to the people, because no man of sense can be so blinded by his private interest as not to know that if he could for a short time deceive the people so much as to their own true interest and that of their country, that their eyes would be opened at last on the subject, and that as soon as they were, they would view him with detestation. But as other cases will frequently happen where improper subjects will be mixed with proper ones, every freeman ought to establish it as a rule with himself, not to sign a petition unless he approves of every part of it. This will effectually prevent its being held out to the legislature contrary to the truth of the case, that a majority of the people in any one county, approve or disapprove of any particular measure: and the only inconvenience which can attend this conduct will be, that there will be a necessity for several short petitions, instead of having one long one. The people should consider this pointing out of grievances, as the exercise of that sovereignty, which ultimately resides in the body of the freemen in every free state; because whenever the sense of a majority of the people shall fairly and fully appear, the legislature ought to conform to it, and therefore the people ought never to ask for any thing but what they approve nor degrade their own importance or characters, by uniting with their just demands, things which they do
not wish should, and which ought not to take place. This right of petitioning is as often abused to serve the purposes of ambition as those of interest. A man who wishes to be popular, after having been long deservedly suspected by the people of having an interest separate from theirs, and of intending to promote that interest at the expense of the public good; will find no way so ready to ingratiate himself with the unthinking part of them, as by supporting their favourite schemes, though pregnant with mischief, and contrary to his own real sentiments. He will do this until, by having flattered their weaknesses, he kills their suspicions, and induces them to place him in a situation, where he will still appear to be their zealous friend until a certain opportunity offers of serving himself, by giving his country a deadly blow.
As there are many cases where it is not only proper, but necessary to state grievances by petition to the legislature, and as such petitions must be set on foot by somebody, it will be frequently difficult to determine with certainty whether an individual who is active in such matters, is influenced by good or bad motives. But there are some cases where such conduct can proceed only from bad motives, and one of the most striking of them is, where a member of the legislature shall set on foot a petition to the legislature.
For although the freemen, who have deputed others to transact their business for a year, may with propriety communicate to their representatives, their wishes and reasons, concerning any particular subject, as that is the only mode by which they can make them known; I can see no honest reason why a member of the legislature, should interest himself in such matters. As such he has a right to propose any measure, which he supposes to be necessary, and to support such measure by every reason which his understanding can suggest. If his proposition is founded on public good, he ought to trust to the arguments which will prove it to be so, to give it success; and if it has not that for its object, it is a double act of baseness to deceive his constituents into an approbation of such a measure, & then to use that so obtained, as an argument for its adoption. Such conduct frequently proceeds from a wish to make the people believe, that the representative really wants
to see a measure carried, which he would be ashamed to propose and support in his place; and it sometimes arises from a desire of having it in his power to use such a petition, to cover him from the disgrace, which ought to be the consequence of having made an unjust proposition. If he can once succeed in getting his petition generally signed by his constituents, it is certain of answering his purpose of establishing his interest with them; for if it is agreed to in the legislature, he has been the means of obtaining that success; if it fails and he has been abused as the supporter of it, it was rejected by party, and he has suffered abuse because he was a friend to the people. The legislature is a deliberative body, in which the united wisdom of the state is collected, and a man worthy of a seat in that body, will keep his mind open to receive information on every subject, which can come before them; but what reason have we to suppose, that any member will hear with impartiality and give due weight to reasons offered against a petition drawn by himself, and which he is pledged to support: and if he is in such a situation that arguments can have no weight with him, he offers an insult to those with whom he pretends to argue, but by whom he cannot be convinced.
Popularity is never sought after by such means, without an intention of abusing it; and he is the most dangerous of all characters in a public assembly who after having obtained a seat in that assembly by stealth and accident, wishes to secure his continuance in it by putting on the false appearance of a friend to the people.
A FREEMAN.
PHILADELPHIA, October 4.
Advice by the ship New-York, Captain Smith, arrived at New-York from London.
MANHEIM, August 2. LAST night, the Austrian army, under prince Van Hohenlohe, which was posted at Schweitzengen, began their march. The marquis de Bouille arrived the day before. The infantry passed the Rhine Ketsch, and the horse crossed over the bridge near this city.
This army, which is 25,000 strong will encamp in the neighbourhood of Spiers and Philipsburgh, in order to be nearer the Elas, as the French have an army of 4,000 men at Germersheim, near Landau. Darmstadt, near Monheim, Aug. 3.
I write from the general quarters of the prince de Conde. Our corps of French emigrants amounts to 6,000; and we are marching to Landau. By Sunday we shall be before the gates. The body of Austrians Schweitzengen is 22,000 strong, and is within three leagues of it, within the French territory.

We are assured that the emigrants which garrison the place are well affected, and that offers have been made to the Prince de Conde to deliver up the town. This instant a messenger is arrived, and it is said orders will be given for our immediate departure, though we have marched a ready upwards of eight leagues during the heat of this sultry day. The Prussians have entered France by Deux Ponts; the Prince of Bourbon on the side of Flanders, and the Comte de Artois by Luxemburgh. For two nights, I have not slept, and I long to indulge myself with a little clean straw, which chance has thrown in my way.
The French General Kellerman, who commands the army near Landau, has drawn up his forces within the lines of Weissenburg. The Imperial army is encamped between Germersheim and Spiers and general Erbach is before Landau with 10,000 men. It is said to be the plan of General Prince Hohenlohe to drive General Kellerman out of the lines, in which case Landau must fall; 6,000 men defend Landau and when a detachment of 12,000 Prussians, who are expected by the 11th, arrive, we expect a decisive stroke.
BRUSSELS July 27.
Since the French have repulsed their old encampments, and have adopted their formidable plan of defence, nothing of a very important nature has passed between our troops and theirs. Frequent skirmishes are all that happen, which every day become more bloody from the increasing animosity of both parties. On the 8th, a large body of Uhlans in pursuing some French patrols to Quievrein, were attacked by a squadron of cavalry. The engagement was desperate and bloody, but the Austrians were obliged to retire, with a very considerable loss, besides losing a number of prisoners. The loss of the French was likewise considerable.
July 19.
The French have at length so far studied their own true interests as to restrict their plans in future to the guarding of their own country, and acting the part of hornets to whoever attacks them. This was originally Marshall Rochambeau's system; and it would have been better for the French if they had adhered to it, and not rashly declared war against the house of Austria.
August 3.
The evacuation of Bavay, and razing the Camp of Mafplacher, were not effected without a very serious action, which took place in the night. The Austrians had two captains of Grenadiers, a Hungarian captain, two first lieutenants, in all 15 officers killed.
On the 1st at night, 32 waggons came into this town loaded with sick and wounded men; 20 more waggons are expected this day. The French have foraged over the whole province of Luxemburg, and stopped all communication between the fortress of that name and the Pays Bas. They have seized a quantity of provision and ammunition which they found in the Abbey of St. Hubert, at Bastogne, and and at Allons.
An estafette arrived last night at the War Hotel, bringing, it is said, news that the French had been beat near Montmedi, and that one of their regiments had been cut in pieces. This seems the more probable, as the Prussians are advancing towards that place. It is said that Mr. La Fayette, at the head of 25,000, is marching against Namur.
We expect here this day, his Serene Highness the Duke de Bourbon who comes to join the army of M. de Clerfayt. The body of French troops under the command of M. d'Eguiont, consists of 5,200 men.
On Sunday next Te Deum is to be sung in the Cathedral of St. Guadule, consequent to the coronation of the Emperor. The Arch-Duchess is to be present, attended with a numerous suite. The Arch-Duke Charles is to serve in the army of Prince Hohenlohe.
August 13.
The French have made some change in the disposition of their armies. Foreseeing with reason, by the motions of the combined troops on the banks of the Rhine and Moselle that the major part of these forces will attack at once Alsace and Lorraine, they have sent some of the troops from the camp entrenched at Maubeuge towards that part of the frontier; and the camp of Maulde, consisting of six battalions of National Guards, and five squadrons of cavalry, under the command of M. Dumourier have set off in haste to reinforce General La Fayette's army.
VIENNA, July 29.
Orders have been issued from the War office to several regiments, making in the whole 20,000, to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning towards the Rhine.
Prince de Kaunitz has entreated his majesty to give him leave to resign his office of prime Minister, and to retire from public affairs. He alleges that his great age (four score) and infirmities as the grounds of this request.
It is thought the Emperor, however loath to part with so able and faithful a servant, must grant his request, as the Prince is actually confined to his bed by his infirmities, and totally unable to transact business.
He has recommended to his majesty Count de Cobenzel, as a man who is best qualified, by his knowledge, abilities and integrity, to assist his Sovereign in the arduous duties of his high station.
LONDON, July 27-28.
A Frenchman has been seized at Frankfort, suspected of an intention to assassinate the emperor. He had stepped into the monarch's antechamber; some papers were found concealed in his wig, and he had two pistols about him, loaded each of them with a brace of balls.
A gentleman in camp at Seringapatam writes thus to his friend.
The gratuity to a subaltern will be about 200l. the less sanguine, however, question if it will be one fourth of that sum, considering the great number it is to be divided among. There has already arrived in camp 200 camel's load of treasure from Tippoo which 'tis said he is extorting from his rich subjects by the most unjustifiable method; fifteen or twenty of them being beheaded daily for the sake of their wealth, under the bare pretence that they correspond with us. The ground where the camp is formed is very disagreeable, forage being so scarce; every necessary of life sells high, wine, brandy &c. six guineers per dozen; half a crown for two loaves, one of which a person may eat for breakfast, &c.
The counter declaration of the court of Vienna was published on the 4th of this month, it consists of 10 pages, and enters much at length into a refutation of the reasonings contained in the French declaration of war. It states, that the French have attacked all the sovereigns of Europe by their calumnies, and their attempts to seduce subjects from their alliance. The King of Hungary therefore calls upon all other sovereigns to support him in a war so unjustly commenced against him. Immediately after the coronation at Frankfort, war on the part of the
empire, will be declared against France.
An intimation was this day sent to Lloyd's coffee-house from the naval office, dated yesterday, that two thousand ton of shipping is immediately wanted to carry troops, but neither the object for which they are to be employed, or the place or their destination, is yet known; a circumstance which has occasioned much conversation, and no small degree of conjecture.
BOULOGNE, August 17.
Every Citizen in this place, capable of bearing arms, is kept in constant exercise and the most scrupulous examination is made of every person who takes his departure from hence. Some English on their way to Paris, have returned, in consequence of the horrid excesses that continue to be committed there.
PORTSMOUTH, August 18.
On Wednesday arrived the fleet under the command of Admiral Lord Hood, from Scilly. During their absence they have been no farther than thirty leagues to the westward of Scilly; their object hath only been to exercise the men, and practise a few new evolutions in naval tactics; the new mode of signals have been tried, and found to answer every purpose.
DUBLIN, July 17.
The several volunteer corps of this city commemorated the anniversary of the French Revolution on Sunday last, in a very dignified and manly way—for having mustered in respectable force at their sundry parades they afterwards joined the general parade at St. Stephen's green, at two o'clock and there fired three volleys, from whence they marched through the city to the Mall, where being formed in a line they again fired three volleys, and were then addressed by the commanding officer to the following effect:
Gentlemen and brethren Volunteers
"You've now assembled on the Lord's day, to commemorate an immediate act of your creator—the rendering freedom to France, the most glorious event that ever occurred in any age or country. You have just fired three volleys with the utmost exactness, in honor of the occasion, and you will wave your hats and caps, and give three cheers, taking the time from your officer, and may the people of Ireland and Great Britain, France and Poland united erect the standard of Liberty in every country in the world."
STUTTGARD, July 16
The heavy artillery of the Austrian army, consisting of 400 pieces, passed by Ludwigsburg the day before yesterday, on its way to Heilbronn.
LISLE, July 17.
Some little justice has been done here, at length, to the ashes of the unfortunate Dillon. A man, called the Sieur Vasseur, who was one of the most active and principal in attacking the ill-fated General, and afterwards burning his body, was tried lately and condemned to lose his head.
The sentence was carried into execution on Friday last, amidst an immense number of spectators. He appeared to be little affected at his approaching death, and walked with a steady step to the scaffold, which was erected precisely on the spot where the remains of the unfortunate Dillon were consumed to ashes.
Having ascended the scaffold, he addressed himself to the surrounding multitude, and said, with an audible voice, "that at the moment of his taking part against the deceased General, he acted under a persuasion, according to the universal re-
port on the occasion, that he had betrayed the army; and however he might have since been convinced, that the General was misrepresented, he, nevertheless, from the above-mentioned conviction, at the time, could not help considering himself, in some measure, as a martyr to the cause of the nation. Consequences, he added, might have shown his zeal a mistaken one; but at the moment of his conduct, he considered himself as taking a laudable part against one who was represented, and whom he then believed to be a traitor.
He then submitted himself to the executioner, who, by an apparatus new, at least here and called a Louison, was decapitated in an instant.
This machine is nearly similar to that formerly used in Scotland, called a Maiden; the criminal lays his head on a block; above is suspended a keen axe, fixed in a piece of timber, with a heavy weight at the back—two upright posts with a groove in them, serve as canluers to the axe to fall on the neck of the criminal, when a pull, which suspends it, is let slip—the axe, by being suspended at an right, falls with great force and rapidity, and severs the head instantaneously and completely; and thereby saves the unfortunate sufferer from being mangled, as is frequently the case, in the common mode of decapitation, when the executioner is not expert, or agitated through fear or horror of the scene.
The machine of the maiden has not been used in Scotland since the Union.
LEXINGTON Nov. 24.
The answer of the Senate to his excellency the Governor's speech delivered to both Houses of the Legislature in the Senate chamber, on the 6th inst. and published in our last.
SIR,
With the most heartfelt pleasure as well as every sentiment of affection and esteem, we have again received the communications of the first officer of our government, whose merits are as conspicuous as his trust is important. We feel the deepest sense of the services you have rendered our country, and are impressed with the fullest confidence in your regard for the public good.
Be assured, Sir, that every object you have recommended, shall be duly attended to by the Senate, and that no exertion shall be wanting on their part to render you every possible aid in the execution of those offices which may redound to the good of the community, as well as the honor of your administration.
We are fully sensible of the propriety of your recommendation of harmony between the different branches of the government. And may Heaven grant that we proceed in the execution of the several important trusts confided in us by the people with the same amity and love, as ought to reign among the children of one common parent.
Answer of the House of Representatives.
To his Excellency the Governor!
SIR,
It is with pleasure we contemplate the many important objects to which you have called our attention, the most grateful sensations must be felt by every citizen of this country when he reflects on the manner in which its chief magistrate has spent that leisure which a recess from the immediate cares of legislation has afforded him; filled with zealous concern for the happiness and honor of a people over whom you preside, you have recommended measures, to our consideration which cannot fail to produce the most solid advantages: We should be wanting in our duty to our-

lves and our constituents if we do not endeavor to carry those measures into effect.
We behold with sorrow the situation of our country, exposed to the hostile incursions of a barbarous enemy and filled with the complaints of our citizens unaccustomed to the necessary exactions of government; the papers which you have laid before us, testify your activity in pursuing the proper steps to relieve us from the depredations of our enemies, and the objects which you have recommended to our consideration, exhibit the most probable means of quieting the clamours of our citizens.
May harmony prevail between the different branches of the legislature, and may you long live to point out to them the road to happiness and prosperity.
MR. BRADFORD.
By giving the following queries a place in your paper you will oblige a
CITIZEN.
First. Is it criminal in a magistrate to resent a personal insult, or defend his reputation when charged with the barest falsehoods?
Secondly. Has any thing appeared in the charges exhibited against a magistrate of Bourbon county, which had the least appearance of malfeasance in office, or was derogatory to the duties of that office?
Thirdly. Can his conduct as a legislator be called in question?
Fourthly. Has not a man who is a legislator and magistrate of Bourbon county, been guilty of propagating known falsehoods, while acting as a legislator and magistrate, and can it not be made appear?
Fifthly. Did not this magistrate and legislator discover the strongest symptoms of prejudice in favour of the accusers and against the accused?
Sixthly. Which is the greatest crime, to send a challenge, or propagate known falsehoods?
To be sold at PUBLIC SALE in Lexington, on the 12th day of December next.
AN IN-LOT in said Town fronting High-Street, next door below Mr. John Coburn's, with a good Dwelling-House. Also an OUT-LOT adjoining Croft Street. Any person desirous of viewing said Lots may apply to Capt. John Smith. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. Sale to begin at 12 o'Clock.
Christian Spears.
Bourbon, Nov. 16, 1792. p. 3/
CLEAN LINEN
R A G S
Will be taken at the George Town Fulling mill, for dressing Cloth, by
CRAIG & LOGAN.
JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENING, BY JAMES MORRISON, In the New House at the corner of Upper and Short Streets in Lexington.
A GENERAL Assortment of DRY GOODS GROCERIES, QUEENS and GLASS WARE, which he is determined to sell on the lowest terms for Cash, Public securities of all kinds, Country made linen farr and sugar, Bacon, Butter and Cheese.
THE collector of revenue in this Commonwealth are desired to observe that unless they proceed immediately to the execution of the duties of their several offices, and collect indiscriminately from all persons chargeable with the excise, the sums which they owe, as well for the last as the present year, that their bonds shall be forthwith put in suit to reimburse the United States for the loss their negligence may occasion. Should they meet with any opposition in the collection for either year, they are directed to instruct the Attorney General for the United States to prosecute the delinquents for the penalties they may have rendered themselves liable to.
T. MARSHALL, Inspector of revenue
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the waters of North Elkhorn, a red and white steer, a crop and under-keel in the left ear; appraised to £3-10.
Also a brown and white steer, a crop and under-keel in the right ear; appraised to £3-3.
Robert Stubbs.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky To the Sheriff of Fayette county, Greeting.
YOU are hereby commanded to take Elisha Winters, if he be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body before the Justices of our court of Quarter Sessions for the said county, on the second Tuesday in February next to answer Innis B. Brent of a plea of trespass on the case, for that the said Innis B. Brent while acting as deputy Sheriff to Eli Cleveland high Sheriff for the county of Fayette, in the year 1791 executed two writs from the General court upon the said Elisha Winters at the suit of Robert Barr, without requiring or taking appearance bail, and that judgments have been entered up in the said suits against the said Elisha Winters; and the high Sheriff and executioners levied on the property of the said high Sheriff, and he together with Thomas Young, Thomas Clark and the said Innis B. Brent have executed a release bond to the said Robert Barr for the payment of two hundred and twenty seven pounds six shillings and two pence at the expiration of twelve months from the date which will be expired and the bond due on the seventh day of January in the year 1793. And for that, the said Elisha Winters has removed himself out of the United States, leaving the said Innis B. Brent liable for the payment of the said sum of money, to the damage of the said Innis B. Brent, one thousand pounds. And have then there this writ. Witness, Levi Todd clerk of our said court, at the court-house in Lexington, this twenty fourth day of September, in the year 1792, and of the Commonwealth the first.
LEVI TODD, CLK. C. Q. S.
To the Commonwealth of Kentucky. TAKE notice, that the subscriber is now in Lexington, where he expects to reside a few months, and then to depart, notwithstanding the notorious exertions of a certain Robert Barr.
ELISHA WINTERS.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I hereby revoke a power of attorney I gave to John Flowers, which together with several bonds he obtained from me in a fit of intoxication. I also forewarn any person from trading with him for the said bonds, to which he has no kind of right or title.
James Parberry.
Lexington, November 17, 1792.
ABout fifty lots in George town remains unsold, which will be exposed to public sale next Tuesday, being Scott court day, at six in the circuit by
ELIJAH CRAIG.
Nov. 20, 1792. 1W
WHEREAS I passed two bonds to a certain James Parberry, the one for £65 payable in cattle, a part on demand, and the balance on or before the 20th day of May 1793, and the other £11-16-2 in cash on demand, as the consideration for 100 acres of land on Flatrun Bourbon county, a title to which was to have been made to me on demand, and whereas I am informed the said James Parberry had before disposed of the said land to another person, and cannot make a title to me. This is to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bonds, as I am determined not to pay them until I receive a conveyance for the said land. I have reason to believe the bonds have been already assigned to Walter Taylor, who knew for what they were given, and cannot be entitled to recover until the said Parberry complies with his contract.
JOHN ALLISON.
Lexington, Nov. 19, 1792.
PART OF AN OLD MILITARY CLAIM TO BE SOLD.
FIVE hundred and fifty acres on the waters of Hington fork of Licking—it is within the settlement—a clear and indisputable title will be made to the purchaser—Enquire of Mr. McKenny of Bourbon, or of
JAMES NOURSE, Mercer county.
Sept. 9, 1792.
FOUND
On the road from Bairdstown to the Saltworks, a
SILVER
WATCH.
The owner may get her by applying to the Prisoner, describing her and paying charges.
July 21st, 1792
NOTICE.
IS hereby given to the distillers and those owning stills within the county of Woodford, that an office is established at Col. John Finie's, for the purpose of receiving entries of stills. Also in Scott county at Capt. Rodes Thompson's. Also in Fayette at Mr. Thomas Carneals in Lexington. Also at Mr. William Jones's in the county of Madison. Also in the county of Lincoln at Capt. John James's. Also in the county of Mercer at Bernard Noels near the mouth of Dicks river. Also at Mr. Anthony Thomassons near Bards town in the county of Nelson. Also at Mr. William Wright's in the county of Washington. And at Mr. Steeth Dashiell's on Bear Grass in the county of Jefferson.
THOMAS MARSHALL, Inspector of Revenue.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Silver creek, a black mare, twelve or thirteen years old, about four feet seven inches high, branded on the near buttock nearly thus FH, posted and appraised to £6-10.
William Butcher.
May 26, 1792.
THE subscribers want to purchase a quantity of good well fed pork, which they will receive on foot at this place and George town from the 15th of December until the 1st of January next, for which they will give 15s per hundred, payable one half in cash, and the balance in merchandise at a very low rate.
Pork will also be received at the time and on the terms mentioned above at our Stores in Danville, and at Madison Court house.
Corn and Oats will be received in exchange for Merchandise.
ELLIOT & WILLIAMS. Lexington, Nov. 10, 1792.
By the President of the United States. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS certain violent and unwarrantable proceedings have lately taken place tending to obstruct the operation of the laws of the United States for raising a revenue upon distilled spirits within the same, enacted pursuant to express authority delegated in the Constitution of the United States; which proceedings are subversive of good order, contrary to the duty that every citizen owes to his country and to the laws, and of a nature dangerous to the very being of government;
And whereas such proceedings are the more unwarrantable, by reason of the moderation which has been heretofore shown on the part of the government, and of the disposition which has been manifested by the legislature (who alone have authority to suspend the operation of the laws) to obviate causes of objection, and to render the laws as acceptable as possible: And whereas it is the particular duty of the Executive "to take care that the laws be faithfully executed;" and not only that duty, but the permanent interests and happiness of the people require, that every legal and necessary step should be pursued, as well to prevent such violent and unwarrantable proceedings, as to bring to justice the intruders of the laws and to secure obedience thereto.
Now the above GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States, do by these presents most earnestly admonish and exhort all persons whom it may concern, to refrain and desist from all unlawful combinations and proceedings whatsoever having for object or tendency to obstruct the operation of the laws aforesaid; inasmuch as all lawful ways and means will be strictly put in execution for bringing to justice the infractors thereof and securing obedience thereto.
And I do moreover charge and require all Courts, Magistrates and Officers whom it may concern, according to the duties of their several offices; to exert the powers in them respectively vested by law for the purposes aforesaid, here by also enjoining and requiring all persons whomsoever, as they tender the welfare of their country, the just and due authority of government and the preservation of the public peace, to be aiding and assisting therein according to law.
In Testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Done this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two, and of the independence of the United States the seventeenth.
GE. WASHINGTON By the President TH. JEFFERSON.
WANTED
By the subscriber at his stores in Paris and George town the following articles, viz.
COUNTRY made Linen and Sugar, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Corn, Flour, Whiskey, Beef, Hides &c. and at the George town Store, clean linen Rags; for which Merchandise will be given at a low price by
JAMES LEMON.

NOTICE
TO DISTILLERS.
A Great indulgence having been already given to the distillers within this Commonwealth, and the time being near at hand when they are to account with the collectors of the several divisions for the revenue in their hands; I have directed the collectors to pay the most strict attention to the duties of their office, as no possible indulgence can be given in future inconsistent with the interest of the United States. T. MARSHALL, if Inspector of revenue.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND NOW OPENING BY
PATTERSON AND BYERS,
At their Store in Lexington, a GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, QUEENS AND GLASS WARE, which they are determined to sell on the lowest terms for Cash, public securities of all kinds, Country made linen, Sugar, Bacon Butter Cheese and Hemp.
H A T
MANUFACTURE.
THE subscriber has removed to the east corner of cross and water street, near the bridge where he continues to carry on his business in all its branches. He presents his grateful acknowledgements to the public, for the great encouragement he has met with, and hopes to merit a continuance of the favor. Archibald Brown. N. B. Cash given for all kind of furs.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the south side of the north fork of Licking, opposite to John Nickalls's mill, a bright sorrel mare, with a long switch tail, with some white in her fore head, about 14 hands high, 3 years old, a natural trotter, appraised to £9 John Finch. Mason, October 1, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near the mouth of Cane run, in Woodford, a small bay mare about 13 hands high, 2 years old, neither docked nor branded, appraised to £5 10. Robert Bradley. July 20, 1792.
STRAYED away from the subscriber the 3d day of October last on Bushy fork of Hinkston, a gray Mare, 21 years old, 14 hands 3 inches high, branded on the off shoulder and buttock thus ND, trots and paces, had on about a five shilling bell branded IP. Also a bay Steed colt, 2 years old, branded on the near shoulder FF but not plain to be seen, not docked. Whoever gives intelligence of said mare and horse shall receive a reward of two dollars, paid by me, James Peyton.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has set up in this town near the Court-house, his business of Watch and Clock making, and hopes he shall be able to give general satisfaction by charging the most reasonable prices, and warranting every good Watch that he repairs, to keep time for 12 months free of expence, except accidents. Ebenezer S. Platt, Lexington, August 4, 1792 12w
WILLIAM ROSS,
Takes this method of informing the public that he has just opened a Boot and Shoe shop at the house of Robert Holmes chairmaker, where they may be supplied with good boot legs, calf skins and leather of all kinds. Work will be done in the shoemaking line at said shop. N B Two or three good Journey-men shoemakers will meet with good encouragement at said shop.
ALL those indebted to John Duncan, either by bond, note or book account, are requested to make payment to the subscriber on or before the 25th day of December next who is authorized to receive the same, and pay all lawful demands; those who do not avail themselves of this notice may depend on being dealt with according as the law directs. William Leroy. Lexington, Nov. 6, 1792. tf
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Bourbon county, on Stoner, a bay Horse, 3 years old, 14 hands high, small star in his forehead, his right fore foot white, appraised to £9 William Irvine. June 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Bourbon county, near Grants station, a bay horse, nine or ten years old, branded on the near shoulder and buttock E has a small star and snip, about fourteen hands and a half high, appraised to £12. John Weatherman. August 1792.
Fayette County ft James trotter, one of the justices of the peace for said County, to all Sheriffs and Constables within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
WHEREAS Thomas Love, keeper of the public jail, has this day made complaint on oath, that Samuel Tom, William Hamilton, and John Summers, felons in the Public jail of this Commonwealth, and Thomas Johnson, a defector did on the night of the 29th instant forcibly escape from the said jail and is now going at large. These are the before in the name of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, to require you and every of you, in your respective counties, towns and precincts, to make diligent search by way of hue and cry for them, and them having found or either of them, to seize and take and safely convey or cause them to be safely conveyed to the said public jail, until they be thence discharged by a due course of law. Given under my hand this 30th day of October, 1792, and in the fifth year of the Commonwealth.
JAMES TROTTER.
Samuel Tom is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well made, dark complexion, short black hair, by trade a weaver; committed for theft—William Hamilton is about 5 feet 8 inches high, long sandy hair, a down look; committed also for theft—John Summers, about 5 feet 6 inches high, short dark hair, fair complexion, a shoemaker by trade, committed for murder—Thomas Johnson, a native of Ireland, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, short dark hair, dark complexion, a down look and very fond of liquor; a defector from the United States army.
TAKEN up by the subscriber Lincoln county a sorrel mare, about 13 hands and a half high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock T, 16 years old with a switch tail and her off fore foot white, a star in her face a snip on her nose, appraised to £4. Daniel Hudgens. July 1792.
JUST OPENED,
JOHN MOYLAN'S STORE,
A considerable quantity of MERCHANDISE, suitable to the approaching season; Consisting of—DUFFIL, Indian and Rose blankets, Coarines, Leeg-in-stuff, coarse and superfine Broadcloths, negro Cottons, woollen hose &c. All which with a variety of other articles, in hard Ware, Groceries, Saddlery, Queens and glass Ware, the whole forming a very general assortment, he is determined to sell on reasonable terms for cash, old tobacco, or tobacco of this years crop. He also wants a quantity of country sugar, butter and cheese.
REGARD YOUR INTEREST.
PETER JANUARY & SON Have just received a considerable assortment of
4 GOODS,
WHICH they are now opening for sale in their new BRICK STORE, the corner of main and upper street nearly opposite the Court house, and which they are determined to sell cheap for cash.
4 CAS II
Will be given for a NEGRO FELLOW of a good character, he been the age of sixteen and twenty four years, by John Caldwell. Mercer, Harrods run, October 28 1792. tf 4w
I Have purchased of Horatio Turpin all his books in this state, which books have his name wrote in them; therefore any person having any of said books in their possession will please to inform me thereof, and oblige their humble servant. John Jouitt.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a heifer, two years old, marked a slit in the right ear, her belly and hind feet white, her sides red; appraised to £11 10. Azariah Davis. December 20, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the waters of Clear Creek, a bay Mare 6 years old, 4 feet 7 inches high, a natural trotter, has a blaze face, her hind feet white and some white spots on her neck, appraised to £6. Albert Williams. July 31, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the head of Marble creek a black Horse about 15 hands high, 8 or 9 years old, has a long bob tail, has a star in the forehead, and small snip, has some white spots on one of his thighs, branded on the near shoulder thus IB, posted and appraised to £12. Francis Barnes.
NOTICE is hereby given that a Post Office is now opened in Danville under the general Government, and that the mail will arrive on Saturday the 3d of November, and from that period that day two weeks; the rider will remain at Danville until the Monday morning following his arrival, at which time the returning mail will be deposited. THOMAS BARBEE. D. P. M. Danville, Oct. 24, 1792.
Scotch and Rappée SNUFF Made and sold by EDMUND PURSELL At his SNUFF-MILL, in Baird's Town, Nelson County,
WHERE gentlemen storekeepers and others, may be supplied by the large or small quantity on lower terms than at Philadelphia or Baltimore, packed in kegs, bladders or paper of pound, half pound, 181. and gd. papers.
Clean linen Rags will be taken in payment for snuff at the mill. Said Snuff to be had also by the quantity, at Mr. John Moylan's Store in Lexington.
THE subscribers take this method of informing the public, that they have erected a Fulling mill on Hickman five miles from Lexington, on the road leading to Fates creek where fulling and dying is carried on in its various branches. Cloth will be received at Mr. McNair's tavern at the sign of the buffalo in Lexington on the 11 day of every Fayette court, and delivered the court following. Those who please to favor them with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner by John Morrison and William Allison.
STRAYED from the subscriber's stock, at grassy lick Bourbon county last spring, a roan Mare about 4 feet 8 inches high, branded DR long bob tail, very wild, never properly broke, lades very much when she trots; Also a 3 year old filly, bright bay, bobbed in the far manner and branded on the buttock thus R&C, also a sorrel filly, three years old, with a blaze in her face which resembles a poppaw leaf and believe some white on her under branded R&C on the buttock; a red sorrel, two years old sprig past, branded as above; also a very likely bay filly, one year old sprig past, a blaze face, or rather a star branded on the cullion as above which I suppose is worn out as was only intended to burn the I when made. Also a little black mare which was with foal when went off, branded DR and on the buttock 113. Likewise a brown yearling colt. Any person giving information of any of the above creatures so that I get them again, shall amply rewarded according to the trouble. T. CARNEAL Lexington, Sept. 8, 1792.
DANIEL WEISIG
Has just received a fresh supply
G O O D
Which he intends to sell on their reasonable terms for Cash or Public Securities. Whereas a number of the old Continental Soldiers now living in this Commonwealth are entitled to a bounty of One hundred acres of Land given by Congress many of them want information and others have neglected to apply for the same; I will inform all who apply to me, how to obtain their warrants for the same—I will also purchase warrants or claims for all bounty lands from the Officers and Soldiers, as well as State and Continental Land Warrants. Lexington, August 15, 1792. tf