The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-06-20 00:00:00

THE FRIEND TO PEACE.—No. III.
THE truth of the position which I contend for—that it is contrary to the policy of America to engage in war, and that her resources are not equal to the carrying it on, at this time; can be proved by the testimony given on a former occasion, by that very part of our government, which now urges us to engage in a war.
A letter from the secretary of state, to Mr. Monroe, dated June 1st, 1795, contains the following passages:
“If the United States had panted for war, as much as ancient Rome; if their armies had been as effective as those of Prussia; if their coffers had been full, and their debt annihilated,—even then peace was too precious to be risked for the most flattering issue of war. Had we indulged our sensibility for the crisis hanging over France, and associated our injuries with hers, the rashness of the step would have been proverbial. An infant country; deep in debt; necessitated to borrow in Europe; without manufactures; without a land or naval force; without a competency of arms or ammunition; with a commerce closely connected beyond the atlantic; with a certainty of enhancing the price of foreign productions, and diminishing that of our own; with a constitution little more than four years old, in a state probation, and not exempt from foes;—such a country can have no greater curse in store for her than war.”
The following are extracts from another letter from the secretary of state, to Mr. Monroe, dated September 12th, 1795.
“The present situation of Europe admonishes us to avoid the calamities of war. Having attained the possession of a free and happy government, and having nothing left to hope or desire, beyond our present internal enjoyments, our solicitudes are principally attracted to the vexations and depredations committed upon our commerce; these are indeed great, & are inflicted upon us by all the parties to the war, notwithstanding which, our commerce has continued to be lucrative and extensive; though unfortunately for us, as we have no means of protecting it against injustice, it is vulnerable, in the same proportion that it is extensive. The degree of security which we enjoy, is well known to depend more upon the common wants of the nations at war, than upon any exertions which we can immediately make of an offensive nature: indeed, nothing of this kind could be attempted by us, without a total sacrifice of our commerce. How preposterous is that policy, which requires us to abandon and destroy the very object, for the preservation of which we are invited to commence hostilities. It may not be amiss to dilate on the consequences of our engaging in the war against Great Britain. Our landed, as well as our commercial interests, would suffer beyond all calculation. Agriculture, above the supply of our own wants, would be suspended, or its produce perish on our hands. The value of our lands, and every species of domestic property, would sink. The sources of revenue failing, public credit would be destroyed, and multitudes of our citizens, now depending on its preservation, be involved in ruin. The people at large, from the summit of prosperity, would be plunged into an abyss of misery, too sudden and too severe, patiently to be borne. To encrease their calamities, or make them felt more sensibly, direct taxes must be levied, to support the war. And it would be happy for us if we could contemplate only a foreign war, in which all hearts and hands might be united.
From the remembrance of a long, bloody and distressing war, from which we are just beginning to recover, and to taste the blessings of peace, whatever even seemed to tend to a renewal of it, was seriously deprecated.”
These letters were written during, and in consequence of our contest with Great Britain; and they contain the most unequivocal proof, that notwithstanding the strong provocations received from that nation, that our executive then thought, that it was contrary to the policy of America, to enter into a war, for those or any other provocations. To give these confessions of our executive their due, and full force, we should recollect, that the injuries we had received from Great Britain, were of the greatest and most aggravated nature. She had, contrary to treaty, withheld posts which she had stipulated to give up; she had erected new forts within our territory; she had after entering into a treaty of peace with us; by means of her Indian allies, kept us in a state of the most cruel and expensive warfare, for eleven years; she had, during that time, treated our government with the most studied contempt; and she had for several years, committed the most open and unjustifiable depredations on our commerce. But, notwithstanding all these injuries, our executive declared repeatedly, in 1795, that it would not be good policy in us to go to war with that nation, for the reasons assigned in the letters above referred to. The same sentiments were fully adopted by the house of representatives, in their deliberations on the act for carrying into effect the British treaty. It is still fresh in the recollection of every person, that having in vain, attempted to prove to a majority of that house, that the stipulations contained in that treaty, were favorable to America, the administration party in that body, relied ultimately on argument drawn from the bad policy and fatal tendency of engaging in a war, which they represented as the necessary consequence of a refusal to pass that act. It is also well known, that their final success in passing the bill, was at this time, attributed to the celebrated speech of M. Ames, in which he depicted the horrors of war, and the fatal consequences which would follow from America's engaging in one, in her then situation, in such strong and pathetic terms, as to draw tears from at least part of his audience. Why these tears do not flow as plentifully upon this occasion; why the same kind of eloquence has not been employed to avert from us the calamities of war at this time; & why those who appeared to be most moved by considerations of this kind, at that time, are regardless of them now; remains to be accounted for.
Such were the reasoning and the sentiments which prevailed with our government in 1795, in consequence of our dispute with Great Britain; but a different mode of reasoning, and sentiments of an opposite nature have been exhibited to the public, in 1797 and 1798, when a contest took place between America and France, in consequence of depredations committed by them on our commerce, and of their treating our government with contempt, by refusing to receive our ministers. Upon this occasion, president Adams, after having by different communications, urged congress to adopt warlike measures, on the 19th of March 1798, sent a message to that body, which contained this clause:
“Under these circumstances, I cannot forbear to reiterate the recommendations which have been formerly made, and to exhort you to adopt
with promptitude, decision, and unanimity, such measures as the ample resources of this country afford, for the protection of our seafaring and commercial citizens; for the defence of any exposed portion of our territory; for replenishing our arsenals; establishing foundaries and military manufactures; and to provide such efficient revenue as will be necessary to defray extraordinary expences, and supply the deficiencies which may be occasioned by depredations on our commerce.”
In consequence of this communication, and of statements made to them by the executive officers, congress have adopted a great many warlike measures, and it is said they have appropriated twenty millions of dollars, for the carrying of them into effect, for one year.
We are naturally led to enquire, whether the change in the language and conduct of our executive, which took place in so short a time, was caused either by the greater degree of provocation, which we had received from France, when compared with that which we had formerly received from Britain; or by any change for the better, which had taken place in the situation of America, and which put it in her power to bear expences and losses at this time, which she could not have borne in 1795. If to the first enquiry we are truly told, that it is all the injuries which the most aggravated representations state that we have received from France, have really been done us by that nation; they do not amount to one quarter of those we had received from Great Britain: and if to the second enquiry it is also truly answered, that from our losses at sea, from the fall in the prices of our property and produce, and from the general want of credit which prevails at this time, throughout America, we are at this day, much less able to bear the expences of a war than we were in 1795; how will this change in language and conduct be accounted for on justifiable principles. The alteration in our situation at this time, from what it was in 1795, both from the degree of provocation we have received, and from our diminished capacity of resenting it effectually by war, ought to have given additional weight to the arguments then urged from policy, against entering into a state of war; but instead of that being the case, our executive now urges us to war, although they then declared, that it would be the height of madness for us to engage in it. If no honest or sufficient reason arising from our real situation, can be assigned for this change in their language and conduct, it may fairly be ascribed to an unjustifiable predilection in our executive, to the British government, and their deep rooted antipathy to the French revolution. This message of the president's may be considered as consisting of two parts;—a declaration of his opinion that it is our policy to enter into a war; and an assertion, that our resources are amply sufficient to defray all the expences of that war. He must either at the time of sending this message, have believed its contents to be true, or knowing the contrary, have wished that congress should have been influenced by the false light given by that message. That public officer cannot be worthy of our confidence, who is totally ignorant of the true situation of his country respecting her most essential interests; and he must relinquish all claim to public virtue, who would willingly mislead those, who, he was bound by duty faithfully to instruct. These things ought to have been duly considered by those, who, led away by the fashion and temper of the day, have
run in crowds to address this man, as the father and savior of his country, in consequence of his adopting and recommending measures, which, it is much to be feared, will end in its destruction.
But even this conduct of the president, was not as unjustifiable, and may not be attended with as lasting and pernicious consequences as the political blasphemies which he has delivered to our young men. When they had been enticed from their schools, and their different occupations, suited to their ages, and induced to come forward with an address, containing an improper interference on their part, with the management of the affairs of government; for which they should have been reprimanded, if they had not been instigated to the doing of it by those of riper years: The president, instead of making use of that opportunity, to instil into their youthful minds the true and genuine principles of republicanism; instead of animating them to persevere in that love of freedom and hatred of monarchy, which have characterized the bulk of the American people, for more than twenty years, as was his duty as the chief magistrate of the American republic, to have done; entertained them with a discourse, containing a libel on the American Revolution; a reprobation of republicanism, and a strong encomium and recommendation of monarchical principles. The following are expressions used by him, in his answer to the address of the young men of Philadelphia.
“For a long course of years, my amiable young friends, before the birth of the oldest of you, I was called to act with your fathers, in concerting measures the most disagreeable and dangerous, not from a desire of innovation, not from discontent with the government under which we were born and bred, but to preserve the honor of our country, and vindicate the immemorial liberties of our ancestors. In pursuit of these measures, it became not an object of predilection and choice, but of indispensable necessity, to assert our independence, which with many difficulties and much suffering, was at length secured. Without wishing to damp the ardor of curiosity, or influence the freedom of enquiry, I will hazard a prediction, that after the most industrious and impartial researches, the longest liver of you all, will find no principles, institutions or systems of education, more fit, in general, to be transmitted to your posterity, than those you have received from your ancestors. ” He has, thus, as far as was in his power, poisoned the opinions of our youth, and destroyed in the minds of the rising generation, those principles of republicanism, on which the future liberty of America must depend. After having deceived their fathers into the adoption of measures, which have a manifest tendency to break down all the barriers which have hitherto been erected for the security of liberty, he has held out strong persuasions to their sons, to induce them, when it shall be their turn to keep a watch over the liberties of their country, to abandon those principles, a strict adherence to which, is the only real security for liberty. Mr. Adams had before his present appointment, so openly and explicitly avowed his preference of, and attachment to monarchy; that none but infatuated and designing men, would have trusted him with his present office; he found it necessary upon his coming into that office, to put a gloss upon, and make a partial denial of those sentiments; but his administration, during an existence of less than eight.
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ALGIERS, March 1.
Three English frigates were cruising off our bay. One of these frigates forced in by a storm, was thrown into a most dreadful situation and had nearly perished. The captain who did not receive succour in time, complained of it in the greatest bitterness and even in terms injudicious and tyrannical. The Dey enraged at his despotism, caused the frigate to be immediately seized, and threw all the crew into irons. He then gave instant orders to the British consul to quit his territory.
HAMBURGH, March 21.
Accounts from Paris of the 11th instant mention, that on the first, guards have been placed in the English, Irish and American commercial houses established at Bourdeaux, and that seals have been put on the papers of the American consul in that place; citizen Bonfils, who calls himself a Danish merchant, and two American brokers have likewise been arrested, and three thousand sailors have been enlisted in and near Bourdeaux.
HAGUE, March 17.
Our republic is now taking the most active part in the expedition against England. Above a thousand transports are fitting in our harbours, and are ordered to sail in the month of April to the French coast. An embargo is laid on all the fishing vessels, so that at present we are deprived of sea fish. By means of these vessels the English received frequent intelligence of what was passing. It is presumed that some of the Batavian troops will be put on board the transports.
BOURDEAUX, March 22.
Intelligence from Madrid announces great changes in the Spanish government. A revolution was on the tapis, at the head of which was the king himself. Great reform was in agitation, the revival of the Cortes and the appointment to ministry, of men without prejudice. The count of Cabar is to be minister of finance—and the prince of peace to exchange his high post, and the unbounded power he has so long enjoyed, for the embassy to France.
March 25.
A private letter from Paris informs, that the American envoys still remain in that city, without being received by the Executive Directory. Several propositions have been made on the part of the minister of foreign affairs. It appears that he has exacted from them many sacrifices. They have written on this subject to the government of their country, and are waiting for definitive answers. The Directory appear determined to take vigorous measures, if these propositions are rejected. From present appearances every thing will be decided within two months.
LONDON, March 16.
Confidential letters received from Rastadt, by the last mail, state, that as soon as the congress has settled the affairs of Germany, another negotiation for peace between this country and France will be opened, under the mediation of the courts of Berlin Vienna and Petersburg.
April 10.
The city of Hamburg has settled her differences with the French Directory, by paying a ransom of six millions of livres Tournois.
Nothing is as yet determined at Rastadt, in regard to the secularization of the ecclesiastical states in Germany, as proposed by the French plenipotentiaries.
The king of Naples continues to make the most vigorous preparations for defence, in case his dominions should be invaded by the French; but no act of hostility has yet taken place.
April 12.
Yesterday a cabinet council was held, at which all the ministers in town attended. It is conjectured, that the object of the council's meeting was to consider of the propriety of recommending a general arming of the people, by forming associations in every district of the kingdom; the time of exercise to be so appointed as to interfere as little as possible with the occupations of those who are engaged in business, but who are still anxious to shew their zeal in the defence of the country.
Although this measure of a general arming, has probably, been long under consideration, we are led to think
that it has been hastened by the accounts which, as we stated yesterday, government has received within the last few days from France. It is not merely at Breist and at Havre where the preparation for invasion are in the greatest forwardness, but the same activity is employed in almost every port of France and Holland, from Rochefort to the Texel. At Havre, where the greatest number of gun boats is building, the soldiers were called out of their beds twice last week, during the most tempestuous weather, to the exercise of manœuvring with cannon, in and out of these boats, as if they were actually preparing to land in this country.—This was done, no doubt, in order to render the men accustomed and expert to this kind of exercise, as well as to conceal the precise moment when they may really be called upon to embark on the expedition against England. The best information confirms the opinion that the French will endeavor to carry their views into effect by a coup-de-main. The powers granted to Buonaparte, as our readers will see by the late arrest of the Directory, are the most unlimited and extensive nature, as he has the entire command of this expedition, both by sea and land. The French have forced the requisition in Holland, of every fifth man.
It is perfectly true that his majesty intends to hoist the royal standard in the camp about to be marked out near Windsor, in which neighborhood very large magazines of flour, are now forming, so as to supply the environs of the metropolis, in case the enemy should effect a landing in either of the adjacent counties, lying near the sea, by which there might be a momentary interruption to the communication with the port of London.
We learn by a letter from Venice, of the 14th ult. that an Austrian army is assembling in the vicinity of Verona, which is to be joined by a part of the garrison of Venice.
Dispatches were yesterday received at Lord Grenville's office, from Lisbon, which are we understood to contain an intimation of the treaty of peace between France and Portugal, being in a considerable state of forwardness, through the mediation of the court of Spain.
The Irish mail of the 7th inst arrived yesterday, and also a king's messenger from Dublin. The provinces continue in a most alarming state of disturbance; and such are the apprehensions entertained, even in the capital, that iron gates are about to be erected on all the bridges of the river Liffy, which runs through the city, at each end of which, a strong military guard is to be stationed.
Lord Bridport is ordered to cruise with the channel fleet, between the Lizard and the cove of Cork, and a squadron is to be sent to cruise off the Irish coast, from Cork to the bay of Galway.
BOSTON, May 19.
Providence, May 18, 1798.
Major Benjamin Russell,
Sir,
Last evening arrived here the sloop Hannah, capt Swift, from George town, S.C.—On the 8th inst. in lat. 39, 32, capt. Swift was boarded by a French privateer sloop, of ten six, and four twelve pounders, which put on board him part of the crew of two ships she had taken off New-York, viz ship Merchant, outward, from New-York, for Bristol, out twenty-nine hours: and ship Thomas, from Liverpool, bound to Philadelphia. Another ship heaving in sight, the privateer left capt. Swift, and went in chase of her,—The commander told capt. S. that if he had been worth taking, he would have sent him off too. Capt. S. put the people on shore at Stonington, (Connecticut.)
I received these particulars from capt. S. so that you may depend on their correctness.—I am, Sir, with esteem,
Your most obedient serv't.
William Wilkinson.
These accounts are confirmed in the New-London papers. And the mail last night, added to these captures, almost within our ports, the ship Favorite, of Charleston. There are six French cruisers now on the coast. One has been captured by the British, and ordered for Halifax.
May 21.
HIGHLY ALARMING!
It is said, that there are six French privateers cruising on our coast, to take all American vessels, with British property on board.
HIGHLY ALARMING, AGAIN!!
It is said, that there are ten sail of British ships of war on the American coast, to put in execution the orders of the duke of Portland, by taking all American vessels bound to or from the ports of France, Spain or Holland, having the produce of those countries on board.
NEW-YORK, May 22.
Extract of a letter from Bourdeaux.
March 29, 1798, received by the arrival of the ship Eglantine.
"We fast approach the moment of the execution of the grand project of the descent. Never was the national spirit more decided in its expressions of enmity to the English than at this day; and never did a nation discover so much energy and activity. The government alone hold those secrets which announce all great events; but all is ready 200,000 men, infantry and cavalry, environ our coasts, and burn with a desire to follow Buonaparte to the conquest of haughty Albion.
"At Breist, twenty-two ships and nine frigates are almost equipped; at L'Orient and Rochefort, three ships and five frigates are equally ready. They write from Toulon, that nineteen ships and fifteen frigates, only wait for a favorable wind, to put to sea. Spain and Holland are making every effort to put on foot a respectable navy.
"Our privateers are always fortunate: the General Buonaparte has just captured two British East India men, estimated at more than ten millions; another privateer of twenty-four guns, has taken an English sloop of war of the same force.
May 21.
A French paper of the 11th April, says, every thing is settled at Rastadt—peace signed—and the plenipo's returned home.
It is said the brig Columbia, Coffin, arrived yesterday, in 66 days from Rotterdam, brought dispatches from our envoys.
The canvassing of this city election, was completed yesterday—Mr. Jay has a majority of 272.
At half past two o'clock yesterday afternoon, the British Mail was received at the Post-Office, and the delivery of letters commenced a little after three. This mail was brought over by his majesty's Cutter Sloop Constitution, Capt. Slater, of 10 guns—the left Falmouth the 19th of April, and touched at Halifax.
The March packet, from her not having arrived, is supposed to be lost or taken.
The last accounts from Ireland by the Packet state, that unfortunate country to be in a very unsettled condition; we shall give some lengthy extract on this subject in a future paper.
In England the contributions are general and liberal to an astonishing degree; the people are universally preparing for the threatened and expected invasion—they are every where embodying and express the utmost loyalty, and a determined resolution, to defend with their lives, their property and their independence, against their old and implacable foes. They discover signs of the greatest anxiety; but none of disaffection or dismay.
In France the exertions and preparations for the descent are truly formidable. The conquest of England appears to be the passionate wish of the nation, and towards the attainment of that object they strain every nerve of their own, and employ the whole united resources of their allies.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26.
Extract of a letter from Bourdeaux, to a respectable house in Boston, dated March 20, 1798.
"Our commissioners still remain in Paris; it is said that in one of their late conferences with the minister of foreign affairs, it was observed to them, that their powers were not sufficiently extensive, but that they might write to their government for such as were, and wait their arrival in Paris. We imagine this is the situation of the business."
Every circumstance that has hitherto transpired, every article of pri-
vate and public information we are able to collect, justifies a firm belief, that, if Great Britain has not procured peace by submitting to the conditions dictated by France, the descent upon England was effected, and that all important event announced from the rostrum of the council of five hundred before the 20th of the present month. All the French troops to be employed in the expedition, were ordered to be at their places of destination by the end of March. All the transports and gun-boats fitting in the French and Batavian ports, were to be ready for sea, by the first of April. A squadron of fourteen sail of the line and five frigates, was, on the 8th of March, at anchor, in the outer road of Toulon, waiting only for a fair wind to proceed to sea, and form a junction with the fleet of admiral Bruyeis, off Carthagena. On the 9th of March the following ships, Le Batave, of 80 guns, Le Gaulois, Hoche, Marceau and Dugommier, of 74 guns, dropped down and joined the fleet in Breist road, which, at that time, consisted of thirty-three sail of the line, and seventeen frigates. The ships yet fitting were to be ready by the end of March.—Five new ships were hourly expected from Rochefort, and three from L'Orient.
May 28.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Fenwick, at Bourdeaux, dated April 2, to a respectable mercantile house in this city.
There is no change in the situation of affairs relative to America. Two of our envoys are about quitting Paris, Mr. Pinckney, and Mr. Marshall.
June 1.
The bill for suspending the commercial intercourse between the United States and the French republic and the dependencies thereof, passed the house of Representatives this day—Yeas 55—Nays 25.
The blanks in the first and second sections were filled up, with "first day of July next."
Yesterday the house of representatives of the United States resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and France, and the dependencies thereof, and after several amendments, to which the house agreed, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The following is the copy of the bill as amended.
A bill to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and France, and the dependencies thereof.
§ 1. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, that no ship or vessel, owned, hired or employed, wholly or in part, by any person resident within the United States, and which shall depart therefrom after the first day of July next, shall be allowed to proceed directly, or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within the territory of the French Republic or the dependencies thereof, or to the West Indies or elsewhere, under the acknowledged government of France, or shall be employed in any traffic or commerce with or for any person resident within the jurisdiction, or under the authority of the French Republic. And if any ship or vessel, in any voyage thereafter commencing, and before her return within the United States, shall be voluntarily carried, or suffered to proceed to any French port or place as aforesaid, or shall be employed as aforesaid, contrary to the intent hereof, every such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, shall be forfeited, and shall accrue, the one half to the use of the United States, and the other half to the use of the person or persons, citizens of the United States, who will inform and prosecute for the same, and shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted and condemned in any circuit or district court of the United States, which shall be holden within, or for the district where the seizure shall be made.
§ 2. And be it further enacted, that after the first day of July next, no clearance for a foreign voyage shall be granted to any ship or vessel, owned, hired or employed wholly or in part, by any person resident within the United States, until a bond shall be given to the use of the United States, wherein the owner or employ-

er, if usually resident, or present, where the clearance shall be required, and otherwise his agent or factor; and the master or captain of such ship or vessel for the intended voyage, shall be parties, and with sufficient surety or sureties, in a sum equal to double the value of the ship or vessel, and her cargo, with condition that the same shall not, during her intended voyage, or before her return within the United States, proceed or be carried, directly or indirectly, to any port or place within the territory of the French Republic, or the dependencies thereof, or any place in the West Indies, or elsewhere, under the acknowledged government of France, unless by distress of weather, or want of provisions, or by actual force and violence, to be fully proved and manifested before the acquaintance of such bond; and that such vessel is not, and shall not be employed during her intended voyage, or before her return, as aforesaid, in any traffic or commerce, with or for any person resident within the territory of that Republic, or in any of the dependencies thereof.
§ 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after no French ship or vessel, armed or unarmed, commissioned by or for, or under the authority of the French Republic, or owned, fitted, hired or employed, by any person resident within the territory of that republic, or any of the dependencies thereof, or failing or coming therefrom excepting any vessel to which the President of the United States shall grant a passport, which he is hereby authorized to grant, in all cases where it shall be requisite for the purpose of any political or national intercourse, shall be allowed an entry, or to remain within the territory of the United States, unless driven there by distress of weather or in want of provisions. And if contrary to the intent hereof any such ship or vessel shall be found within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, not being liable to seizure for any other cause, the company having charge thereof, shall be required to depart and carry away the same, avoiding all unnecessary delay; and if they shall, notwithstanding, remain, it shall be the duty of the collector of the district wherein or nearest to which such ship or vessel shall be, to seize and detain the same, at the expence of the United States: provided That ships or vessels shall be bona fide the property of, or hired or employed by citizens of the United States now actually resident in France, or the dependencies thereof, shall be excepted from this prohibition until the day of next, and no longer; & provided that in the case of vessels hereby prohibited, which shall be driven by distress of weather, or the want of provisions into any port or place of the United States, they may be suffered to remain under the custody of the collector there, or nearest thereto, until suitable repairs or supplies can be obtained, and as soon as may be thereafter shall be required and suffered to depart; but no part of the lading of such vessel shall be taken out or disposed of unless by the special permit of such collector, to defray the unavoidable expence of such repairs or supplies.
§ 4. And be it further enacted, that this act shall continue and be in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.
§ 5. Provided, and be it further enacted, that if, before the next session of congress, the government of France, and all persons acting by, or under their authority, shall clearly disavow, and shall be bound to refrain from the aggressions, depredations and hostilities which have been, and are by them encouraged and maintained against the vessels and other property of the citizens of the United States, and against the national rights and sovereignty, in violation of the faith of treaties, and the law of nations, and shall thereby acknowledge the just claims of the United States, to be considered in all respects, neutral, and unconnected in the present European war, if the same shall be continued; then and thereupon it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, being well assured of the premises, to remit and discontinue the prohibitions and restraints hereby enacted and declared; and he shall be, and is hereby authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly.
NEWARK, May 29.
By an arrival at Alexandria, (Virginia) from England, London accounts have been received as late as the 19th March, which state, that the situation of Ireland is deplorable—the existence of military coercion, and the barbarity of the soldiery, driving the peasantry to distraction—assassinations frequent—robberies, even of the public mails, the daily practi-
ice of the unemployed mechanic—and the farmer lighted to his home from market, by the flames of his neighbor's dwelling and barns. Can the Philanthropist or Republican, read these accounts without execrating that abominable system of tyranny, which first paved the way for them.
BALTIMORE, May 31.
The Dublin evening post of Thursday, March 15, thus speaks of the disturbances in Ireland.
"Nothing could have been more singular or more awful than the situation of this city for the last four days."
"On the first of those the government of the country, by a sudden and bold measure, arrested by a military force a number of the principal citizens in very different parts of the city at the same moment, and every street almost exhibited a body of soldiers occupying or surrounding a house, or hurrying away its inhabitant."
"The seat of the chief governor, in the mean time, was shut up and surrounded by crowds, anxious for the fate of their friends, or curious to learn the cause of so strange a commotion; at every corner groups were enquiring or communicating intelligence of the events that were passing; business every where suspended—drums beating to arms, and the yeomanry pouring forth to their place of parade."
"This day, so eventful and so busy, was succeeded by a night of the most gloomy and deep silence:—every man keeping close to his house, as if death were abroad, & waiting as in a strong hold, in anxious curiosity for the news of the morning."
"The morn comes—more prisoners brought into the country—public anxiety is still alive—some fearing for themselves, others soliciting for their friends, all eager but unable to learn the extent of the measure which was carrying into execution, the causes which gave rise to it, or the extent of the mischief that was dreaded."
"Nothing new occurring on this day, the trepidation of the public begins to subside—danger from tumult or insurrection no where appearing, business is resumed. Another night of armed tranquility succeeds, and on the next day things resume their old train, there remain no visible traces of those most uncommon scenes by which fear, anxiety, and curiosity have been so strongly excited."
WASHINGTON, (K.) June 16.
In the afternoon of Thursday last, the Commander in chief, general Wilkinson, passed Maysville at the mouth of Limestone in his barge, accompanied by the galley built at Pittsburgh, and destined for the Natchez, another barge and several contractors boats were attending.
The galley cast anchor opposite the town & fired a salute as the general's boat and the others passed it. It appeared handsomely built and equipped, and afforded a pleasing sight to the spectators on shore.
Lexington, June 20, 1798.
A letter from a person well informed, in London, to his friend in America, says; "We ought to rally to our own standard, and unite as a band of brothers, and not rely on any European nation, who will promote our interest no farther than it suits their own views or advantage. The French have made up their minds, respecting the treatment they will give us, and our envoys will never be received. The French emissaries in this country, and some few patricidal Americans, have made an impression here, which our own conduct only can remove. They are made to believe, that they can as easily produce a 4th of September in Philadelphia, as they did in Paris: and an emissary who has lately returned to Paris, has, under the direction of the Directory, published his travels through every part of the United States; he says, that the French only want a footing on this continent, (Louisiana,) to determine the destiny of the United States."
Law of the Territory of the United States northwest of the Ohio.
A law for establishing a land office adopted from the Kentucky code, and published at Cincinnati, the first day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, by Winthrop Sargent, acting as governor, and John Cleves Symmes, Joseph Gilman, & Return Jonathan Meigs, jun. judges.
§ 1. A LAND office shall be and is hereby constituted in each and every of the respective counties, for the purposes hereafter mentioned. A register of each of
the said offices shall be appointed by the governor, who shall give bond with sufficient surety to the governor of the Territory, in the penalty of one thousand dollars, for the faithful discharge of his duty in his office of register, and shall receive the fees hereafter mentioned; and the said register shall furnish books and other necessary appendages to his office.
§ 2. And be it further known, that short or brief extracts of all records or copies thereof as the case may be, of patents granted or deeds for lands or other papers, or documents relating thereto, which may be evidence of claim, certificates of surveys of land, which have been or may be hereafter made, for which a consideration has been paid by the purchaser or acknowledged to have been received by the seller, shall be briefly stated in writing under the hand of the owner, or claimant of the land, patent, deed, survey, certificate or other document or writing, touching land, or under the signature of the register of the several land offices in the United States, or a certified extract of any of the aforesaid writings or evidence of claim, lien or fee to lands within the respective counties, shall be returned to, filed and entered in a proper book kept for the purpose in the said office, in order that it may be known with certainty to whom lands in this territory belong, that accurate and just assessments thereof may be made by the several assessors and commissioners of the respective counties agreeably to the law of the Territory, "for the purpose of including all unsettled and unimproved tracts or parcels of land" and the register shall receive seven cents for every seventy two words of such extract or other writing which shall be presented to him to enter in his book and file in his office, which fee shall be paid by the person presenting the same.
§ 3. And it is hereby enjoined on, and made the duty of every proprietor of lands within any or either of the counties of the Territory at or before the first day of December next, by himself, or his agent, to cause all the lands which he claims or holds in the Territory, to be fairly stated as to quality and quantity described and set forth by some one or other of the aforesaid mentioned documents, copies, certificates or extracts, and the same to be lodged with the register of the land office of the county in which such lands may be, under the penalty of having his lands doubly taxed for three years successively after such covin or fraud shall be detected.
The foregoing is declared to be a law of the Territory, in testimony whereof, we Winthrop Sargent, John Cleves Symmes, Joseph Gilman, and Return Jonathan Meigs, jun. have caused the seal of the Territory to be thereunto affixed and signed the same with our names.
(Signed)
Winthrop Sargent, John Cleves Symmes, Joseph Gilman, Return Jonathan Meigs, jun.
THE members of the Lexington Lodge, No. 25, are requested to be punctual in their attendance at Masons' Hall, on Saturday the 23d inst. to transact business of importance; previous to the celebration of St. John the Baptist, on the following day.
SAMUEL POSTLETHWAITE, secretary.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from crediting me, when intoxicated by liquor, as I am determined not to discharge any contracts made in such cases. Given under my hand this nineteenth day of June 1793.
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JOHN ROBERT SHAW.
FOUR PENCE REWARD:
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 11th inst. William Porter, an apprentice to the tanning and currying business, about twenty years of age, five feet ten or eleven inches high; whoever delivers said apprentice to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and no charges paid.
ARCHIBALD LOGAN.
N. B. All persons are forewarned from harboring him, as they shall be punished with the utmost rigor of the law. t3f
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near Danville, Mercer county, a bay mare, about ten years old this spring, appears to be crest fallen, about fifteen hands high, the appearance of a brand on her buttock though not perceivable, has a star in her forehead, appraised to 9l.
JOSHUA YAGER.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Boon's creek, Fayette county, a chestnut sorrel mare, eight years old, branded on the near shoulder IG, four feet six inches high, has on a small bell.
JESSE REYNOLDS.
April 14, 1798.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in March last, a negro boy named Jack, he is fourteen years old, and not darker than some mulattos, he is pretty well set, he is likely and sensible, and will likely pass for a free born; he rode away a likely bright sorrel mare, about fourteen hands high, four years old, no brand nor mark, but a small star, had a long tail, and trots natural; he had also a twenty Dollar saddle, part worn, and a plated bitt snaffle bridle; he has been seen in Woodford and Lexington since he went off, and if he is taken and not well secured he will in all probability get away: the above reward will be paid or an equal proportion for the boy, or for the mare, if delivered to the subscriber.
JAMES A. STURGIS Jun.
Man's Lick, May 24th, 1798.
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RUNAWAY from the subscriber, in Madison county, on Tates creek, on Sunday the 27th of May, a well grown apprentice lad, named Charles Campbell, between seventeen and eighteen years old, had on a new linen shirt, and new striped overalls, and jacket of the same, a good wool hat, bound with green sereting, he is supposed to make towards the Ohio; I do hereby forewarn all persons whatever from harbouring or entertaining him, whoever brings him home to me shall receive a reward of four dollars paid by
JOHN HERNDON.
May 30th, 1798.
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Notice,
THAT on Thursday the 28th of June 1798 I will attend on an entry of 300 acres of land, Shelby county, made in the name of John Vancleave, on Bullskin creek, 1781 a branch of Brasher's creek about two miles above the head of Fox run on a well branch, to run up both sides for quantity; then & there to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall be brought forward; and do such other things as shall be requisite in law.
JOHN VANCLEVE.
Notice,
THAT on Tuesday the third of July 1798, I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby upon an entry made the third of February 1783, in the name of James Larue, of 5000 acres upon part of a trasury warrant. No. 14796, beginning at a black-oak tree marked with two blazes, standing in the head of a hollow occasioned by a small draught of Kentucky, and about six miles north of Brennon's Lick, running two miles north, so easterly for quantity, at right angles to include the quantity of vacant land exclusive of prior claims; then and there to take on oath the depositions of sundry witnesses to ascertain the special calls of said entry, and perpetuate the testimony thereof, and do such other acts and things in the premises as the said commissioners are authorized and required to do by the act of assembly in that case made and provided.
ISAAC LARUE, for JAMES LARUE.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I shall attend at a spring where John Wallace now lives, on Cherry's or Boyd's run, formerly called Bryan's, and lately Boyd's spring, in the county of Scott, on the first Saturday in July next, with the commissioners appointed by the worshipful, the county court of Scott, and adjourn from day to day—under an act entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes," then and there to take depositions of certain witnesses, in order to perpetuate testimony concerning the special calls of an entry of 400 acres of land, in the following words, "William Bryan, assignee of Anthony Havlow, enters 400 acres by certificate &c." lying on the north side of the north fork of Elkhorn, on both sides of the Shawanee trace made by capt. Holder's men, going to the nation, including a spring on the east side of the said trace." Also of an entry on a pre-emption warrant of 1000 acres, in the following words, "Jonathan Hunt, assignee, enters a pre-emption of 1000 acres, adjoining William Bryan's settlement, assignee of Anthony Havlow."
GEORGE HUNT.
A Journeyman Tanner and Currier, who understands his business well, and can come well recommended, will recommended, will meet with good encouragement by applying to GEORGE HEYTEL, Lexington

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
CONTENTMENT.
I CARE not for riches, all wealth I despise, Or who rolls in pleasure, or revels in Fame; I've something a year, sure that will suffice, And if I spend more myself I shall blame.
What care I for Chickens and delicate eating, For Turkeys, for Hams and good-roasted Beef; If I have enough for to give him a treating, Who humbly and really doth ask for relief.
To clothe a poor Wanderer I always am willing, To give him refreshment and something to eat; And if it should cost me the very last shilling, I will help a poor Brother that is really in need.
How sweet to see Mira, performing her duty, And fully contented with what we have got; Contentment plucks flowers and strews them on beauty And nature, in lavishing sweets decks our cot.
Pale sorrow and care from our bosoms retiring, Leaves nothing but pleasure and glory behind; Whilst thousands around us in grief are expiring, In caring of those who have proved unkind.
O could but the rich, at their moments of leisure, Retire to the spot where so happy we live; How soon would they spend all their fortunes and treasure, And all their enjoyments for ours would give.
ANECDOOTE.
A gentleman travelling through Mifflin county after having been pretty freely regaled with the produce of the vine, and crossing a creek of a tolerable depth, his horse stopped just in the middle in order to drink, when suddenly jerking his head down to the water, overthrew his rider on the broad of his back, who being pretty well rolled in the water, raised himself up, and seizing the horse by the mounting lock, exclaimed "You are a fancy scoundrel indeed that can't take a drink of water without a toast in it."
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een months, has brought about such measures, and so prepared the minds of the people, as to make him suppose himself safe in pulling off the mask, and openly avowing his real sentiments; — a love of monarchy, and a detestation of republicanism. If any doubt could exist as to his real sentiments on this subject, and as to his design of bringing the American people to wish for a monarchy, it would be removed by the following extract taken from his answer to the address of the militia officers of New-Castle county, in the state of Delaware, when speaking of the Republic of France:
"It is indeed an awful consideration, that at a time when a great part of Europe appears disposed to adopt republican governments, a corruption should appear, which never was exhibited before, by the most absolute monarchies, or compleatist despotisms."
If therefore, we are lovers of republics, and not of monarchies; and if it is our wish to preserve and to transmit without diminution, to our posterity, our liberties; we should take care, how we assist in carrying into full execution, measures, the bare hope of which, has encouraged the president to avow such principles; and we should above all, teach our children to consider such principles as the objects of their greatest abhorrence.
To those who have long since given up to others, the talk and privilege of thinking on public measures; to those who want no other argument to prove to them that a measure is proper, than its having been adopted; to the lovers of aristocracy and monarchy, who join in the present cry for war, that they may during the crisis that will be caused by it, have an opportunity of doing away the republican part of our government; and to those who look forward with rapture, to a war, as the certain means of creating new offices, increasing salaries, and enriching the few at the expence of the blood and treasure of the many; I have no apology to make for these sentiments, so inconsistent with the spirit of adulation, which is now pervading America; or for these expressions, so contrary to those used in the loyal addresses of the day. But if the real and thinking patriot, should doubt whether these sentiments and express-
ions are not too warm; to him I would say, that, at this eventful period, on which depends the happiness, liberty and independence of our country; that at this time, when those we have entrusted with power, have either grossly mistaken or wilfully militated our true policy and interest, in the most important concerns of government; and at this awful moment, when we are urged to adopt measures, whose consequences must be fatal to our liberty and independence; no sentiment or language which is just and true, can be too strong to be used: the public attention ought to be called to these all important questions, and effectual means should be used for that purpose.
A FRIEND TO PEACE.
THE COPPERSMITH, BRAZIER AND BRASS FOUNDRERS BUSINESS,
In its Various Branches, Is now carried on by the subscriber, in Lexington, (near the lower end of Main Street, adjoining the old meeting-house) who has just imported a large assortment of Copper, suitable for any kind of Copper Ware. — Those who choose to favor him with their custom may depend upon having their orders strictly attended to.
John Coons.
June 4, 1798. N. B. Old Pewter and Old Copper will be taken in payment for new work, at a reasonable price. J. C.
MR. BRADFORD, An advertisement has lately appeared in your paper of the 23d ultimo, forewarning all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given from Frederic Baker to Lucas Sullivan and myself. The illiberality of this publication compels me to appear in the public prints, for the purpose of doing myself justice and recriminating a species of conduct in Baker, which deserves the censure of every honest man.
In November 1797 Mr. Sullivan and myself having the disposal of some lots in the town of New-Garden, Mr. Baker became a purchaser, and gave us his bond, payable for the said lots, in three and eighteen months. On our part, we gave him the obligation stated below, for a security in the sale of the property, to wit: — "This shall oblige me, my heirs executors and administrators, to convey or cause to be conveyed unto Frederick Baker, his heirs or assigns, two lots of one quarter of an acre each, in the town of New-Garden, which lots are known and discriminated in the plan of said town, by N o — which conveyance, I do hereby oblige my heirs, &c. to make or cause to be made in fee simple, unto him the said Frederick Baker, his heirs or assigns, so soon as me, my heirs, &c. shall receive the consideration of the purchase money. Witness my hand, this 1st day of November, 1797.
LUCAS SULLIVANT, (seal.) by SPENCER GRIFFIN.
Test." The public will now discover from the above representation and from the tenor of our obligation to Mr. Baker, that he cannot claim from us a deed for the conveyance of the above mentioned lots, until a fulfilment of the contract on his part, by the payment of the sum specified in his obligation, which is not due, nor cannot become so for several months; — at least the last part of it, as mentioned in his bond to us. I hope that this plain statement of facts will discover how little reason Mr. Baker had in troubling the public with his advertisement, as his caution was both untimely and improper.
SPENCER GRIFFIN.
TO be sold to the highest bidder on Monday the 18th, instant, at the late dwelling house of Robert Thom decd. the personal estate of said decedent, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, a waggon and gears farming utensils and household furniture also a quantity of nails, iron and tar, small grain in the ground twelve months credit will be given for all sums over 25/ bond with approved security will be required by
JOSEPH ROBB, } Administrators. JOHN BOUD, } Fayette county, June 11th, 1798.
TO be let to the lowest bidder on the first Tuesday in July next at the town of Cynthiana, it being court day, the building of a court house for the county of Harrison, the house to be built of brick. The plan and terms will be made known on that day.
3 FENCING.
THIS is to inform the young Gentlemen of Lexington, that I have opened a FENCING SCHOOL in the upper brick house on Main Street, where lessons will be given from five till seven o'clock, P. M. — For terms apply to the subscriber.
R. GILBERT.
June 5, 1798.
3 C. Humphreys,
Has on hand, a few FRANKLIN STOVES, which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH. — Lexington, June 6, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a black mare, about fourteen and a half hands high, eight years old, a star and snip, some faddle spots, and some spots on her shoulders, has a colt which has two stars and a snip, the mare and yearling colt, appraised to 25/.
3 John Wisdom.
Green county, Russel creek, April 3, 1798.
Mercer County, sit. February term, 1798. Jacob Coleman, Complainant, AGAINST Daniel Broadhead, Samuel Irvine, & Richard Jones Waters, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Richard not having entered his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this commonwealth, — on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the first day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and published at Cane run meeting-house some sunday immediately after divine service, and also, at the door of this court-house.
A copy, test. TTtp C. WING, D.C.M.C.Q.S.
NOTICE,
A CERTAIN Thomas Samuel came to my house on the 26th of May last and brought with him some Whiskey which by his persuasion I was induced to drink more of than necessary, and after I was intoxicated, he obtained from me an instrument of writing (as I am since told,) for a piece of land on Big Sandy river, for which I have received no consideration I do therefore forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on said writing as I am determined never to comply with it until I am forced to by law.
THOMAS MOSS.
June 8th, 1798. 3t*
I WANT to undertake A LARGE JOB OF CARPENTERS' & HOUSE-JOINERS' WORK, in which I will work five or six hands. I will take in payment, Good Land, with a good title.
PETER HIGBEE.
June 11, 1798. 4t*
To Distillers.
NOTICE is hereby given to the distillers of Fayette county, that that the law requires that all stills must be entered in June annually, whether for use or otherwise. — It is therefore expected, the distillers will comply and not subject themselves to the penalty incurred for non-entrance. The law must be strictly adhered to in this, as well as in every other respect.
Jan. 1798. JOHN ARTHUR. P.S. The office is kept at Major James Morrison's Lexington. 3t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Drennon's lick creek, Shelby county, near Richard Rue's plantation, a sorrel mare, about ten years old, fourteen hands high, with a small star in her forehead, two faddle spots on the near side, and two on the off side, and a small white spot on the off shoulder, no brands perceivable, a natural pacer, appraised to five pounds ten shillings.
HENRY WINKFIELD.
April 26.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Main Elkhorn, a bay mare about fourteen hands and a half high, nine years old, no brand perceivable, appraised to 15/.
WILLIAM JACKSON.
Samuel & George Trotter,
HAVE just received and are now opening at their store in Lexington, A large and general assortment of merchandise, consisting of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, GLASS and QUEENS WARE: NAILS, ANVILS, VICES, STEEL, &c. which will be sold on the very lowest terms for CASH.
Law of the United States.
An act to postpone, for a limited time, the commencement of the duties imposed by the act, intitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the act, intitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper" as directs that the duties imposed by that act, shall be levied, collected and paid "from and after the thirty-first day of December next," shall be, and the same hereby is repealed; and that the duties aforesaid shall be levied, collected and paid, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, and not sooner; to which last mentioned day, all notices, certificates and other matters or things, directed by the said act, and having respect to the commencement or collection of the said duties, or any of them, shall relate.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
Approved, — December 15th. 1797 JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the rolls in the office of the department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
NOTICE TO DISTILLERS.
THE month of June, annually being the time appointed by the law passed the 3th of May 1792, for all owners or possessors of stills to make entry, it is expected the injunctions of that law, will be strictly attended to. The second section points out the duty of the distiller, and is as follows. "Every person having, or keeping a still or stills, shall between the last day of May, and the first day of July in each year, make entry of such still or stills, and every person being a resident within the county, who shall procure a still or stills, or who removing within a county shall bring therein a still or stills, shall within thirty days after such procuring or removal, and before he or she shall begin to use such still or stills, make entry thereof, — and every entry shall, beside describing each still, and the capacity thereof, shall specify the place where, and the person in whose possession it is, and the purpose for which it is intended, as whether for sale or for use in distilling; and in case of removal, shall specify the place from which every such still shall have been brought.
Sect. 13. "That if any owner, or possessor of any still or stills, shall neglect to make entry thereof within the time, and in the manner prescribed by the second section of this act" (as quoted above) "such owner or possessor shall forfeit and pay the sum of 250 dollars."
The 10th section of the law passed the 5th of June 1794, directs "That in case of the non-existence of an office of inspection in any county of the United States, every owner or possessor of a still, shall make entry thereof in the manner required by the act of May 1792," viz. as recited above, "at some office of inspection comprehended in the division or survey in which the said still shall be, &c."
The collectors will give public notice of the places where the offices of inspection are kept in each division.
From the positive instructions I have lately received from the commissioner of the revenue to have the duties now due, collected with the greatest promptitude, and transmitted to the treasury of the United States, it will be entirely out of my power to give longer indulgence to delinquent distillers.
JAMES MORRISON.
Sup. District Ohio.
Lexington, June 6th, 1798. 3t
A few copies of
Rushton's Letter to Washington,
May be had at this office.

THE partnership of ROBERT BARR, & Co. is this day dissolved, all persons indebted to the firm, will see the necessity of calling immediately and settling off their balances to the subscriber, as no further indulgence can be given.
ROBERT BARR. Lexington, March 15, 1798.
TROTTER & SCOTT,
HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope, they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any.
Lexington, December 19, 1797.
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the manufactory of tobacco, in all its various branches, equal to any in this state, nearly opposite lawyer Hughes's, on Main street, where he intends to have a quantity ready for sale, wholesale and retail. Those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may be supplied on the shortest notice. A considerable credit will be given, when purchased wholesale, by giving bond with approved security.
JACOB LAUDEMANN.
Lexington, Jan. 15, 1798.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER, are requested to take notice, that the accounts of said firm are put into the hands of Mr. John Arthur of Lexington, who is fully authorised to collect the same, and positively directed to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances either with said Arthur, or Alexander Parker, on or before the 11th inst. we are compelled to this measure, as no attention has been hitherto paid to our notice on this occasion.
ALEXANDER PARKER, JOHN COBURN, JOHN BRADFORD, Ex'ors.
Feb. 1st. 1798.
ALL those indebted to the estate of William Parker deceased, will please to take notice, that all the accounts due said estate, are put into the hands of John Arthur for collection, with positive instructions to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances with him or the subscriber, on or before the 12th inst.
ALEX. PARKER, Adm.
Feb. 4, 1798.
A HINT.
ALL persons indebted to the late partnership of BOGGS & ANDERSON, that neglect to call and pay off their respective balances, before the first day of February next, may depend on having their accounts placed in the hands of proper officers for collection.
JOHN M. BOGGS. GEO. ANDERSON.
January 12, 1798.
SALES OF LOTS IN THE TOWN OF TRANSYLVANIA;
AT the mouth of Harrod's creek, on the Ohio, about eight miles above Louisville, will take place on the premises, on the last Tuesday in July next. One third of the purchase money to be paid in hand, one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years from the day of the sales.
The town, containing two hundred acres, laid off in half acre lots, in the most elegant and commodious manner, is a beautiful situation, on the second bank of the Ohio, where a ferry is now established—about twenty-four miles from Shelbyville, and supposed to be in the most direct route from thence to Post St. Vincennes.
An extensive body of first rate land, in every direction from the town, with considerable improvements—a most convenient harbor and landing for boats, in the mouth of Harrod's creek, which is navigable three quarters of a mile up, in all seasons—and the neighborhood, abounding with fine streams, and feasts for water works, on one of which, a mill is now erecting, within two miles—are among the advantages which attend TRANSYLVANIA, and afford the most flattering prospects of its rising rapidly into consequence.
The lots will be sold under a ground rent of a bushel and a half of wheat, yearly, to commence in two years from the date of the sales thereof.
Twenty lots, free of rent for twenty years, will be given to the first useful mechanics who shall settle on them, upon the conditions which will be made known by applying to the subscriber, or at Mr. Bradford's printing office, where the plan of the town may be seen, and further information had, respecting it.
ROBERT PATTERSON, Agent for the Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary.
N. B. A large quantity of first rate land, to be rented contiguous to Transylvania, under long leases.
MACBEAN, POYZER & Co.
AT the Old Court-House, corner of Main and Cross Streets, have received a new assortment of
Fall & Spring Goods, &c.
Which they are now opening, and will dispose of on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE—such as Whiskey, Country Sugar, Linen, Bacon, Corn, Feathers, Rye, &c. &c. Also to the following BOOKS:
Bibles, Testaments, Spelling books, French and English Grammars, Scott's Lessons, Anecdotes of a little family, Gough's Arithmetic, Croxall's Fables, Little Jack, Prompter, Life of Christ, Watt's Psalms, Life of God in the Soul of man, Magaw's Sermons, Jaret's do. Watson's Apology for the Bible, Dr. Price's Sermons, Edwards on Redemption, Hervey's Meditations, Brown on Equality, Franklin's Works, Do. Life, Melmoth's Essay, Rousseau's Social Compact, Looker On, 2 vols. Ruff's Eulogium, Paine's Agrarian Justice, Godwin's Political Justice, Watts on the Mind, Cockburn's Collection, American Revolution, Wm. Smith's Constitutions, Laws of the United States, 3 vols. Mill Wright and Millers' Guide, Swan's Architecture, Toplin's Farrier, Evelina, Camilla, Netley Abbey; Sentimental Journey, Griffith's Letters, Zimmerman on Solitude, Hallyburton, Crisp's Works, Tom Jones, Triumphs of Temper, Flavel's Husbandry, Political Dictionary.
ALSO,
Pocket Books, Thread Cases, &c. &c. A Jersey Stage Waggón, in substantial repair, with harness, Lock-chain, &c. complete.
FOR SALE,
Several Small Tracts of VERY Valuable LAND, and of incontestible TITLE, (viz:)
MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
360 Acres, comprehending three tracts of 120 acres each, adjoining the southern boundaries of an addition to the town of Clarksville, of the eastern bank of the river Cumberland, with a fine spring of water in each of the said tracts. 46 town lots, and out lots, being part of 56 town lots and out lots in the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville.
53 separated out lots of two acres each, being part of 55 out lots, lying on the east side of the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville, reserved for the accommodation of the purchasers of the town lots, during the term of 18 months from November last.
IN THE ILLINOIS GRANT, N. W. TERRITORY.
200 acres, being part of a 500 acre survey No. 126, granted to John Moore, as sergeant of artillery in the Illinois regiment, by a deed of the trustees of said grant.
LANDS LYING NEAR THE VILLAGE KASKASKIAS.
In the Illinois district, now county of St. Clair, N. W. Territory, granted by court or commandant for the state of Virginia, in 1783.
1440 acres, viz. 960 in 8 grants of 120 acres—480 in 2 grants of 240 acres; joined together on the east side of the river Kaskaskias, opposite the village of the same name.
564 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskias.
3880 ditto, comprehending 10 grants in the year 1784, lying together on the west side of the river Kaskaskias, above and near the village of the same name.
360 ditto, bounded on the north by the aforesaid 10 grants.
Also one lot in the town of Kaskaskias, pleasantly situated near the bank of the river.
For further information apply to
P. D. ROBERT.
Who has for sale 450 lbs. of very good GUN POWDER.
Lexington, April 4, 1798.
KENTUCKY.
Bairdstown District, to wit.
January Supreme Court, 1798.
Henry Rholet, Complainant
AGAINST
George Mathews, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to law and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on motion of the complainant by his counsel it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next May term and answer the complainant's bill or the same will be taken as confessed, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky news papers for two months successively, and published at the door of Cox's creek meeting house on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the courthouse of Nelson county.
(A Copy.) Teste BEN. GRAYSON, C. C.
Just Imported,
And now opening, at the corner of Main and Cross Streets, opposite the old court-house, a variety of articles, adapted to the present and approaching season, viz.
An assortment of dry goods, Hardware & cutlery, Sad irons, hoes scythes and files, Crockery and glass wares, Japanned do. A general assortment of tin do. Pewter basins, dishes and plates. Superfine post and common paper, School bibles and testaments, Spelling books, Dilworth's assistant. Mairs book-keeping, Blank books, Cherry bounce, Porter, Wines, Teas, Coffee, and Chocolate, Pepper, Loaf, white & brown Sugars, Allspice, cinnamon, ginger &c. Allum, copperas, arnatto, A few hundred of excellent logwood. Jesuit's bark, Glauber's salts. Copper tea kettles; Two large and one small still, Sheet iron & nail rods, Nails & flooring breds, from 3d. to 12d. Window glass, 7 by 9 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, A variety of saddlery, Saddles, saddle bags whips and bridles of every description. Also a few excellent double and single trigger rifles.
All of which will be disposed of extremely low for cash, by the public's humble servant,
NATHAN BURROWS.
Lexington, March 8, 1798.
* A generous price will be given for country lugs,
Public Notice.
IN conformity to instructions received from the treasury department, public notice is hereby given to the citizens of the district of Ohio that I am in possession of the press, dies, &c. &c. necessary for stamping and marking vellum, parchment and paper, agreeable to the act entitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
In order to accelerate the circulation and distribution of stamped paper, &c. and to facilitate the operation of the law to those persons who may have occasion to purchase, they are hereby informed that the collectors of the revenue will be furnished with such quantities as will be sufficient for the consumption of their several divisions, a portion of which will be lodged with the clerks of each county, and with the persons keeping offices of inspection, and with such others who are stationary as the collectors may think proper to intrust.
JAMES MORRISON.
Supervisor district of Ohio.
Lexington, May 27, 1798. 2m.
Just arrived from New-Orleans;
A quantity of high proof
JAMAICA SPIRITS;
Also a quantity of
BEST HAVANNAH SUGAR,
Which will be sold on low terms.—Apply to A. HOLMES.
Lexington May 26, 1798. tf
ISRAEL HUNT
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morrison. He flatters himself from the nearness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
JOHN JORDAN jun.
HAS just arrived from Philadelphia with a LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE;
Which he is now opening and will sell whole sale, on moderate terms.
Lexington, February 18th, 1798.
A REQUEST.
THAT James Jeffs will speedily make known to me in Lexington Kentucky, where he lives that I may write to him on particular occasions, perhaps to his advantage.
JOSEPH JEFFS.
March 24th, 1798. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, And may be had at this office, Acts of Assembly, passed at the last session.
BLANK DEEDS for sale at this Office.
W. WEST,
AT his store on Main street, between Mr. Bradford's printing office and Mr. Marshall's tavern, has just received in addition to his former assortment of Merchandize, the following articles, which will be sold on reasonable terms for CASH, viz.
Hyson, Green & Bohea Teas. Glass & Queens ware. Coffee. 4d. 6d 8d. & 10d. Chocolate. Cut Nails. Pepper. Red, Green, & Allspice. Blue Morocco Ginger. Slippers. Cinnamon. Florentine Shoes Madder. & Slippers. Allum. Webster's Dil. Copperas. worth's & Fenning's Spelling Rosin. Books. Brimstone. Bibles & Testaments. Gun Flints. Fans assorted. Dutch Syths. Folio Post and Sickles. Fine letter paper.
THE subscriber requests all persons indebted to him, to pay their respective balances, as he expects in a few weeks to send to Philadelphia; a neglect of this notice will be a considerable injury to.
W. WEST.
TO WHEEL MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL.
SAMUEL WILKINSON,
INFORMS them that he has lately begun business, as Whitesmith next door to col. Hart's on Mill Street Lexington, and makes wheel-irons of the first quality, and is well acquainted with the making of iron work for printers, cotton or flax, Machinery, rope walks, &c. &c.
Those who please to favour him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the best manner and on the shortest notice.
Cheap Lands.
FOR SALE, five hundred acres of Land, lying in the county of Mercer on the waters of Salt river—a general warranty deed will be made the purchaser.—For terms, apply to the subscriber living about five miles South from Lexington—who has for sale, several valuable horses, being Attorney in fact for Peter Le Grand, jun.
JOHN LE GRAND.
May 16, 1798. P.L.tp.tf.
Fayette County,
March court of quarter-sessions 1798.
Joshua M'Dowell and Daniel Workman, Complainants;
AGAINST.
Thomas Clarke, Christopher Bryant, Edward Worthington, Jacob Myers, William Veach, and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Coffman, and formerly Elizabeth Clarke and William Shepherd, heirs and representatives of Thomas Clarke deceased, Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, it is ordered that Sarah, Roanna, and Elizabeth, Shepherd, daughters of Sarah and William Shepherd, late Sarah Clarke, be made defendants, and Levi Todd, the clerk of this court is appointed guardian to the said Elizabeth who is under the age of twenty one years, to answer the bill of complaint exhibited against the said defendant by the said complainants, the defendants Sarah, Roanna and Elizabeth Shepherd not having entered their appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that they are no inhabitants of this state, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the second Monday in August next, and answer the bill of the said complainants. That a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in the town of Lexington and another copy to be posted at the door of the court house in this county.
(A copy) Teste LEVI TODD, C.F.C.
BLANK BONDS FOR SALE at this office.

War Office of the United States, January the 18, 1798.
WHEREAS, frauds have been practiced in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, due to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army, by the production of forged instruments. To check in future such impositions, it has been thought advisable; that all persons having claims for bounty lands, whether in their own right, as legal representative, or by virtue of any instrument or deed of transfer, be required to forward their respective claims to the War Office, on or before the first day of January 1799, in order that such claims may be duly examined, adjusted and determined upon.
To substantiate such claim, a strict observance of the rules heretofore issued from the War Office will be indispensable; and in addition to what is required by the said rules, the certificate of the acknowledgment of a deed or power of attorney, must also set forth the place of residence and occupation of the claimant or person making such acknowledgment; and when the proof of personal knowledge is by a witness or witnesses, their place or places of residence must be set forth in like manner. JAMES M C HENRY, sec. of war.
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on an extensive plan, and as moderate terms as at any school in the Union. The Greek and Latin languages will be taught there, together with Mathematics, Geography, the Belles Lettres, and every other branch of Learning that makes part of the usual course of Academic Education. The trustees have also made arrangements for, and will procure a French Teacher, whose art there shall be a sufficient number of Students desirous of acquiring that language. The terms of tuition are four pounds per annum. Boarding may be had with Mrs. Richardson at the Seminary, and in other genteel houses in Lexington, at the moderate rate of fifteen pounds per annum; one quarter to be paid always in advance. For this sum Students will be dieted, and their cloathes washed and mended—they furnishing their own bedding, fire-wood and candles, in their own apartments. R. BARR, Chm.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE just imported, and now opened for sale, a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Well calculated to all seasons; which they will sell on very low terms for cash. TROTTER & SCOTT.
N. B. the subscribers have imported a large quantity of well assorted bar iron, and also have a constant supply of callings and salt. tf
HEMP SEED
FOR SALE.
Enquire of the Printer.
Scott county set.
November court of Quarter Sessions 1797.
Harry Innes, esq. Complainant,
AGAINST
The heirs of John May, Dec. Thomas Lewis, Ann Lewis, late Ann May, and others, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Thomas Lewis and Ann Lewis, having failed to enter their appearance agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that they do appear here on the first day of our next August term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and also posted at the door of the court house of this county. A Copy. Teste. JOHN HAWKINS, C. C.
Five Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen or broke out of my stable in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 29th December last, a likely forrel mare 14 and a half hands high, 7 or 8 years old, with a small star and snip, both hind legs white, branded thus W. on the near shoulder and buttock, but not very plain, her tail pretty bunchy, has the appearance of being worked. Whoever will deliver said mare to me shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. H. MILVAIN. Lexington, March 9, 1798. tf
SHOT
OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES's Store. Lexington August 8.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a commission of bankrupt has been issued (see London Gazette of 2d Dec. 1797) and is now in prosecution against messrs. Thomas Lovell and Daniel Lovell, late of Token House Yard, in the city of London, merchants, and that John Reeves of Change alley, in that city, esq is the sole assignee of their estate and effects; all persons are therefore now cautioned not to take any conveyance sale transference or assignment of any property, real or personal, of or from the said bankrupts or either of them, as the same will be void, and all debts due to or from the said bankrupts must be paid to or by the said Mr. Reeves, who alone is authorized to settle their accounts, and pay or receive the balance thereon. HUGHES & NETHERSOLE, 101 Solicitors to the said commrs. London, Essex street, Jan. 3, 1798.
Alexander Parker.
Has just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former assortment,
 Sherry and Port  Wines,  French brandy,  Spirits & sh. ub.  Hylon-skin & bo-  hea teas.  Madder,  White lead and  Spanish whiting.  Anvils, whipsaws.  Crowley steel,  Screw augers,  Wheel irons,  Knives and forks,  Sprigs & saddler's  tacks,  Queens and glass  ware, assorted,  Coarse muslins,  Stuff and Moroc-  co slippers, &c.  &c. &c. 
Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH. Lexington, June 1st. 1798.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Franklin District, to wit.
April term, 1798
John Keller, complainant,
AGAINST
James Madison and Robert Saunders defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Madison not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rule of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State,—upon the motion of the counsel of the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3d day of the August term next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, at the door of Hickman's meeting-house immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the State-house, in the town of Frankfort. A copy, test. N & Btp WILLIS LEE, C.F.D.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH.
A Likely Negro Woman,
WELL calculated for house business.—Cooks, Washes, Sews and Knits well. Apply to the printer hereof.
I HAVE been directed by the managers of the Lexington Lodge lottery, to order suits to be commenced against every person in arrears for the purchase of tickets without discrimination: but think it proper to give this further notice, under the fullest confidence, that many of those indebted will prevent the managers from being forced to a measure so extremely disagreeable; and will relieve them from their present difficulties, by immediately paying to me, their respective balances due the lottery. Application is frequently made for prizes; but no money to discharge them—suits have been commenced and judgments obtained against the managers. CASH is really wanted, and it is hoped this notice will be attended to.—No further indulgence can be given. All those who have purchased tickets and are entitled to a credit on account of prizes, are requested to forward their fortunate numbers as soon as possible, that the true state of their accounts may be known. THOS. BODLEY, for the Managers.
THE managers of the Lexington Chancery Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Pottlethwaite of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. THE MANAGERS. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
FOR SALE, Forty thousand acres of L A N D, ON LICKING.
3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass. 1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Foxe's run. 400 acres adjoining the pre-emption. 1000 acres on the Ohio, Jefferson county. 2,500 on the Ohio, Mason county. 2000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson county. 2,333 1-3 acres on Fern creek, Jefferson county. 7000 acres on Rough creek, Hardin county. 4,300 acres in Mason county, on the Ohio. 450 acres on Green river, Lincoln county. 750 acres on Coxe's creek, Nelson county. 1000 do. near the Kentucky river, Woodford county. The greater part of the above lands I will sell very low for the next crop of tobacco, wheat, flour, hemp or merchandise. SAMUEL P. DUVALL. April 1st, 1798. tf
Wanted Immediately,
A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the printer. September 6, 1797.
THE subscribers have a quantity of HEMP in town to break, for which service they will give 7/6 per 112 lb. DAVID DODGE, & Co. Lexington, Jan. 31, 1798.
David Humphreys,
CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth McCoy's house on Mill street, the second house from Short street, Lexington.—Those who please to favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good Journeymen. Mercer st. April court of Quarter Sessions 1798. Nicholas Curry, Complainant, AGAINST Jacob Copeland, William Burny, and Townsend Fugit, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant William, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered that the said William appear here on the first day of our September court next, and answer the complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette (or Herald) two months successively, and published at the door of Gane-run meeting-house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of this court house. (A Copy) Teste. 48w C. WING, D. C.
Doctor Samuel Brown,
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its VICINITY—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office. He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1797. tf
HEREBY give notice to all persons indebted to me for medicine which they have got last year, to come forward and settle their accounts before the 15th of this month; if not settled by that time, I will be obliged to put their accounts in the appointed officers' hands to make the collection,—for I must have the money to satisfy my creditors. Doct. PETER TRISSLER. Living on Main Jessamine creek. Fayette county, June 5, 1798. *3t
FOR SALE, ALL the lands belonging to John Cockey Owings, in this state.—Also his share in the Iron Works—forty terms apply to B. VANPRADLLES, attor. in fact for John Cockey Owings.
FOR SALE,
FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Licking, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. ROBERT BRADLEY. tf
JUST IMPORTED, AND TO BE SOLD AT THE SIGN OF ANDREW M C ALLA's APOTHECARY SHOP,
Near the STRAY PEN, Lexington, a variety of FRESH MEDICINE, PAINTS, &c. Among which are, Wolf Bait, Gum Elastic, Lamp Black, Nipple Glass, Breast Pipes, Steel Trusses, Sand Crucibles, Almonds, Tamarinds Curran Jelly, Anchovies. A number of which he will sell much lower than any that has hitherto been offered in this state. February 19, 1798.
For Sale,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND.
ONE tract lying in the county of Campb l , on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres. The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, attor. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of my stable on the 29th of last month, a likely black horse in high order, full 15 hands and a half high, 7 or 8 years old, trots, paces and canters well, a hanging mane and bushy switch tail, short ears, a round narrow face, with a few white hairs in the centre of his forehead, and as well as I recollect, some white on one of his hind feet below the Pastern.—This horse was raised by J. Young on Hickman, and is branded with the initials of his name, on the buttock, but it is not very discernible except when his hair is short. Stolen also in September from my plantation, a likely bay mare in good order, 10 years old, about 14 hands high, trots naturally, hanging mane, and switch tail, one of her hind feet white, and a remarkable scar around the root of one of her ears, she was with foal, when stolen—The above reward will be given for said horse and mare; or ten dollars for either, to any person who will deliver them to JOHN BRECKINRIDGE. Fayette, February 12.
State of Kentucky.
Franklin District, to wit:
April term, 1798.
Henry Fleench, Complainant,
against
James Madison, } and } Defendants. Robert Sanders, }
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Madison not having entered his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State—upon the motion of the counsel for the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3d day of the August term next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, at the door of Mr. Hickman's meeting house immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the State-house, in the town of Frankfort. A copy, test. WILLIS LEE, C.F.D.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county will meet on Saturday the 2d instant, at an improvement near Capt. Thomas Young's in said county, made by Nathaniel H. Triplett, in order to take the depositions of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting said improvement, and do such other acts as shall be deemed agreeable to law. Also, on Wednesday the 27th instant, an improvement made by Willis Edwards, on the Ohio river, about ten miles below the mouth of Scioto, in order to perpetuate testimony to establish said improvement, and do such other acts as may be agreeable to law. NAT. ASHBY, and NAT. PETERS, For Peters's heirs & Terrell and Hawkins.
June 5, 1798.