The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-12-24 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
NUMBER 15.]
Saturday, December 24, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY J. BRADFORD, ON MAIN STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE RECEIVED AT 15/ PER ANNUM
To the Public.
FROM a received opinion that the different Departments in the General Government, now are (or shortly may be) filled with men, whose political sentiments differ materially from those who lately filled them; it may be presumed, that an entire new system of policy may be adopted, or at least a material change made in the present: In either case, Citizens of every description, must feel themselves deeply interested. As there is no other possible method by which the people at large can, at this remote distance, be made acquainted with such proceedings in the different Departments, as will enable them to form a right judgment of the general political system, but through the medium of the press; and as the present plan of the News-Papers published in this State is too contracted, completely to answer to desirable an end, as well as the ordinary purposes of a News-Paper, the Editor submits the following
PROPOSALS
For Publishing the KENTUCKY GAZETTE twice a week:
 I. That this Paper be published every Wednesday and Saturday, from and after the first day of January next.  II. That the price per annum to Subscribers, be THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF; one half to be paid at the time of Subscription, and the balance at the end of the Year. 
As the existence of a News-Paper depends entirely on the patronage of the public; it would be improper to attempt any material change in one already established, without first obtaining their approbation; wherefore, the Editor requests all those who are Subscribers to the KENTUCKY GAZETTE on the present plan, and who disapprove of the above alteration, to signify their disapprobation before the time it is intended to take effect—such as are silent, will be considered as assenting to the proposals, and consequently their papers continued.
The public's humble servant.
JOHN BRADFORD.
November 19, 1796.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favours, and hopes by attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has removed his shop, (some time since) on Cross street, at the lower end of Col. Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its branches. He has received from the settlement, an assortment of the best leather, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as near as any made in Philadelphia.
He wants five or six Women's Workmen, to whom good wages will be given.
tf Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably.
JOHN CLAY.
Lexington, 4th August, 1796. tf
NOTICE.
THE subscriber once more earnestly requests all those indebted to him either by bond, note, or book account, to come forward and settle up their respective balances, by the first day of January next. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may expect no further indulgence; as I am determined to have all standing accounts settled by that time, without respect to persons.
GEO. TEGARDEN.
December 2, 1796.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE & LOT whereon I now live, on Lime Street, in the town of Lexington: the lot is forty feet front and sixty-six feet back: the house is twenty-four feet front and twenty-six feet back, built of square logs, one story high. Also, a shed fifteen feet wide and twenty-six feet back, with two good fire places in it. Part cash, and part store goods, or other property, will be taken in payment. For terms, apply to
tf WILLIAM ROSS
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY CASH,
A VALUABLE young Negro Woman, about seventeen years of age, well acquainted with house business. Also a Boy of good quality, about twelve years of age—both likely and under good character. For terms apply
WILLIAM ROSS,
Lexington, December 7, 1796.
STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, living one mile below Abingdon, in Washington county Virginia, a large bay Horse, about fifteen hands high or upwards, four years old last spring, remarkably round bodied, trots and paces, has been worked constantly this summer, and rides very clumsy, has a small star and has been branded on the near jaw with something like I, but is not very perceptible, he is out of a Telo horse, and shews the marks of that breed, and is sleepy eyed, his mane and tail black, switch tail, light mane; was stolen about the night of the 25th of this instant. Any person securing the horse and chief so that he may be brought to justice, shall have thirty dollars reward, or for the horse fifteen dollars and reasonable charges, paid by me.
August 31.
ROBERT CRAIG.
A. & J. W. HUNT, WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
This is to inform my friends, and the whole in general, that I have just opened
A STORE,
In Lexington, where I formerly kept Saddler's shop, at the corner of Main and Cross streets—Consisting of
A handsome assortment of Dry Goods, and Hard Ware—amongst which are a few sets of Saddler's and Shoemaker's tools complete. A most elegant assortment of Millinery's work, such as Bonnets, Hats, Caps, Feathers, and a number of other handsome pieces of Ornament for ladies. Together with a few lady's Watch Chains, and Gold Ear rings; all of the newest fashion.
ALSO
A large and general assortment of
MEDICINE,
Amongst which is the following Patent Medicine, (to wit.) Castor, Sweet, and British oil. Godfrey's cordial. Bateman's drops. Turlington's balm of life. Anderson's pills.
ALSO
Madder Allum, Whiting, Ink-Powder, and a quantity of excellent Sponges; together with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. All of which will be disposed of at whole sale or retail by the public's most obedient, humble servant.
Aug. 25.
BENJ. S. COX.
** I have some valuable tracts of Land in different parts of this State; as well as upwards of one hundred thousand acres in the great bend of Tennessee, which is well known to be of the first quality. Any gentleman inclined to purchase, may be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the titles indisputable; which may be seen, by applying as above.
FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Bryan, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for public business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation. For terms apply to the subscribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same.
THOMAS IRWIN
JOHN A. SEITZ
LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF
LAND,
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit: two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expense may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never failing spring, which runs into said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
NOTICE
To all whom it may concern—That on Wednesday, the 25th of January next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I shall attend myself, or by attorney, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, at the improvement called for by James Elliott's settlement on the fourth side of Kentucky river, on a run that falls into said river, next above the mouth of Cedar creek, there to take the depositions of witnesses to perpetuate testimony respecting the calls of said entry, and do all such other acts as are authorised by law, on the premises.
JOHN CAMPBELL, Ex'or. of the last will and testament of James Elliott deceased.
CHEAP LANDS
The subscriber's purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodcock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees; that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with seventy-five hundred well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
tf ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
25 For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
ENTERED for Maj. John Mofby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mofby, heir at law of said John Mofby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the fourth fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposal.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atty. in fact
For Littleberry Mofby, jun.
Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mofby.
THE partnership of M c Coun & Castleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M c Coun.
FORE will be continued by the subscriber, in the house lately occupied by M c Coun and Castleman, where he means to sell on low terms.
JAMES M c COUN.
Lexington, August 13, 1796.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or for contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, bequeathed his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death, by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator.
Richmond, January 23, 1796.
P. S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO: CARNEAL.
FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the same.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT
330 Acres of LAND,
LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Fayette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey:—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared, about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable. Maj. Sturtevant, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber.
tf THOMAS CARNEAL.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE in Lexington, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES.
May 27, 1796.
STRAYED
FROM the plantation of Mr. George Trotter, one mile from Lexington, a light coloured sorrel Horse, about five feet high, five years old, blaze face, white hind feet and legs as high as the knee, a long switch tail, light mane, his main and tail of a light colour, a natural trotter. Whoever takes up said horse, & delivers him at the store of Col. Trotter, shall have TEN DOLLARS, and all reasonable charges, paid by
Alex. Scott.
Sept. 12.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF
First qualified Land.
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceedingly well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence, several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county.
JOS. FENWICK.
July 22, 1796.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
8000 Acres on the waters of Slate and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Ather's creek, in the name of John Pemberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent.
August 3, 1796.
For said Bedford.
I AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well, is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter.
JOHN WATKINS jun.
GEORGE ADAMS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street, the third door below Cross street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS on the 28th of November last I gave my note to a certain Robert Pierce of Bourbon county, for 101. 12s. payable the 28th of May next, it being in part pay for a horse that I bought of said Pierce and I can prove that said Pierce did warrant said horse to me for a good sound well limbed horse, clear of any deficiency whatever, and I can prove that said horse is not sound, nor has not been for sometime, this is therefore to caution all persons from trading, or taking an assignment on said note, as I am determined not to pay the same unless, I am compelled by law.
JOHN TILLITT, Jun.
THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC,
FOR THE YEAR 1797,
May be had at this Office, by the gross, dozen, or single.
Blank Deeds for sale at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.

To the Printer of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
Mr. Bradford,
NO observations having been made on the queries stated in your Gazette of the first of October; I must, to conform with my promise, continue the subject.
It is the expression, laws now existing , to be understood the statute laws of Virginia only , or every law existing, or acknowledged by the Virginians to exist, in their state concerning the rights and interests of land. I am of opinion, that the expression, " laws now existing in Virginia ," not only means the statute laws or acts of assembly, but all laws or parts of the English statute laws, in aid of the common law (and more especially the common law itself (prior to the 4th of Jac. 1. which are of a general nature, or any how concern the right and interests of land; and I think herein, every one who has reflected on this subject, will agree with me; but as through the channel of your paper, sir, I have taken the liberty to claim the attention of my fellow citizens, few of whom have made the law their study, I must beg leave to observe, that the common law of England, where not particularly done away by legislative acts, is the law of this state, and wisely it is so. To reject the common law would be as weak and foolish, as it would be for a youth possessed of every civilized accomplishment for the benefit of himself and society; to regard all his acquirements as useless, and join the Shawanese tribe to learn the art of civilization. Common law is founded on refined reason and dear-bought experience. It is a compilation of human wisdom, caught at (if I may so express it), by great, learned and good men, from age to age, for establishing personal security, personal liberty and private property. With great reason therefore, have not only the Virginians (see revised code 37) adopted the common law, but ourselves as citizens of Kentucky (see constitution, art. 8, sec. 6) and every other state in the union.
The common law, therefore, is our great rule and guide. It is a wide road, along which we may safely pass, unless obstructions are made by legislative authority, expressly altering the common law, and even when they are not properly obstructions, as other ways, which we are directed to take to attain or avoid particular objects; for, if the common law is not expressly taken away , we are nevertheless at liberty to follow it. These observations will be sufficient, that if I build my arguments on common law; or, otherwise speaking, on common usage as ascertained by legal writers, and observed for centuries past, I shall not be striking out for my fellow citizens any new way but altering the old, which if not of late beat with new tracks, is yet plain, open for us, and easily followed. The next question then is—Could a citizen of Virginia levy a fine on land and debar all others (infants, &c. excepted) who did not within five years, put in and assert their claims? To if a Virginian might, that a citizen of Kentucky might also, will be readily acceded to. To solve this question let us consider the antiquity, nature and effect of a fine and see whether it is of common right , and if so, whether expressly taken away by any acts of assembly, and herein, we cannot perhaps follow any legal writer, with more safe and certain steps, to the established principles of law than Blackstone. This great man's commentaries are easily obtained and referred to; it is a rich mine of law learning, and making due allowances for his strong attachment to the government under which he wrote, and his labours in support of the established religion, is an author who may be read (permit me to say, sir ought to be read ) and studied by every man, who has value for liberty, taste or property. No legal writer more strenuously asserts the privileges of mankind—no one is so constantly referring to first principles—no one more jealous of the encroachments of power tending to subvert those principles—or more closely connects them as being the very life and soul of that law (I mean the common law) which he so justly esteems.
I will therefore take Blackstone, sir , as one of my principle authorities to establish this doctrine. That an inhabitant of Virginia, or a citizen of Kentucky have no necessity to wait, with painful suspence, the slow opera-
tions of land suits which may, or may not be brought, within that long space of thirty or fifty years (see Virginia act of limitation 8 Geo. 2.) against his claim but can of common right under the land laws of Virginia, and by a particular mode of conveyance which gives general notice, bar every claim, infants, &c. excepted, who do not within five years from the time of such conveyance, come forward and assert their rights in a court of justice.
"We are to consider (says Judge Blackstone, 2 vol. p. 348) a very usual species of assurance which is also of record, viz. a fine of land and tenements, in which it will be necessary to explain, 1. The nature of a fine 2. Its several kinds; and 3. Its force and effect."
1. A fine is sometimes said to be a seofment of record: though it might with more accuracy be called an acknowledgement of a seofment on record. By which is to be understood, that it has at least the same force and effect with a seofment in the conveying and assuring of lands, though it is one of those methods of transferring estates of freehold by the common law , in which livery of seisin is not necessary to be actually given, the supposition and acknowledgment thereof in a court of record however fictitious inducing an equal notoriety. But more particularly a fine may be described to be an amicable composition or agreement of a suit, either actual or fictitious, by leave of the king or his justices, whereby the lands in question become or are acknowledged to be the right of one of the parties. In its original it was founded on an actual suit commenced at law for the recovery of possession of land or other hereditaments; and the possession thus gained by such a composition was found to be so sure and effectual that fictitious actions were, and continue to be every day commenced, for the sake of obtaining the same security.
"A fine is so called because it puts an END not only to the suit thus commenced, but also to all other suits and controversies concerning the same matter. Fines indeed (continues Judge Blackstone) are of equal antiquity with the first rudiments of the law itself and spoken of by Glanvil & Bracton in the reigns of Henry II. and Henry III. as things then well known and long established; and instances have been produced of them before the Norman invasion. So that the stat. of 18 Ed. I. called modus levandi fines , did not give them original but only declared and regulated the manner in which they should be levied, and carried on. And that is as follows."
I must beg leave, Mr. Bradford, instead of extracting an account of the manner of levying a fine, to refer you, sir , and the reader to the book itself, from page 349 to 353, where not only the manner, but the different sorts of fines are treated of, will proceed to consider the force and effect of a fine.
"These (says Judge Blackstone) principally depend at this day on the common law, and two states, 4 Hen. VII. c. 24 and 32 Hen. VIII. c. 36, (statutes, I observe, prior to Jac. 1, made in aid of the common law, and of course law here.) The ancient common law (continues Blackstone) with respect to this point is very forcibly declared by the statute of Edw. I. in these words: "And the reason why such solemnity is required in the passing of a fine, is this; because the fine is so high a bar, and of so great a force, and of a nature so powerful in itself that it precludes, not only those which are parties, and privies to the fine and their heirs, but all other persons in the world who are of full age, out of prison, of sound memory and within the four seas the day of the fine levied unless they put in their claims within a year and a day." But this doctrine of bartering the right by non claim was abolished for a time by a statute made in 34 Edw. I. c. 16, which admitted persons to claim and satisfy a fine, at any indefinite distance; whereby, as Sir Edward Coke observes, great contention arose, and few men were sure of their possessions, till the parliament held 4 Hen. VII. reforming that mischief and excellently moderated between the latitude given by the statute, and the rigor of the common law. For the statute then made restored the doctrine of non claim , but extended the time of claim. So that now by that statute the right of all strangers whatsoever is bound unless they make claim not within one year and a day as by the
common law , but within five years after proclamations made, except feme coverts, infants, prisoners, persons beyond seas, and such as are not of whole mind; who have five years allowed them and their heirs, after the death of their husbands, their attaining full age, recovering their liberty, returning into England, or being restored to their right mind."
I thought it best, Mr. Bradford, to be lengthy in my extracts from Blackstone, not lawyer-like to cull those parts, which I conceived might best support my doctrine; but laying the whole of what he says on the nature and effect of a fine, the reader might discover, that that writer uniformly speaks what I have alleged, to wit: That fines may be levied of common right —our STATUTE RIGHT under the common law , and which has never been taken away by any English statute, but on the contrary, maintained, regulated and enforced. See further, 4 Blackstone 419. Co. Lit. 10, 262. Plow. Com. 357, 363. where the same doctrine is uniformly espoused.
If it should be here asked, why of common right a man who is possessed of a tract of land, under a legal claim, and after giving legal notice, by a peculiar species of conveyance, can hold the same from all others who do not come forward within a certain time and make claim? and was it to answer that the common law and statutes, founded on the most substantial principles, had so determined it, it would perhaps be as far as I ought to go, but I will venture further: Let it be considered that the common right of all mankind, from the Creator was to occupy and enjoy ; and every individual had a natural and an indisputable right, to take to himself any proportion of land, necessary for his convenience and support, provided it was unoccupied by any other, from which, (says Blackstone, Vol. 2. Pa. 3.) "It would have been unjust and contrary to the law of nature, to have driven him by force; but the instant he quitteed the use or occupation of it, another might seize it without injustice," and (permit me sir to add,) hold it too, unless the former occupant by bodily labor, on the ground he had occupied, had discovered his intention to return, in which case, it appears reasonable a certain proportion of time should be allowed him, to signify by some act, what otherwise was only implied such his intention; this length of time by the common law was one whole year and a day, concluding; and justly too, that if the man (who in those early ages must have occupied the ground for his support) had been absent from his chosen place (and after he had notice too, that it was taken by another, imminent time to raise substance elsewhere, he did not mean to return) Whether this reasoning is right or not, I will leave the reader to determine. It appears so to me, but of this I am certain, that the general doctrine I have laid down, is the law of this country under the common law and English statutes in aid thereof prior to 4 Jac. 1. and which (as I will show you sir , in my next) has not been altered or taken away, as I can discover by any acts of the Virginia assemblies.
Permit me, sir , now to observe, that every objection that can be raised, if any can, against what I have advanced, would be very satisfactory to me—truth is my aim—the situation of this country demands a discussion of the subject, and if in my power, it shall be done with candor; but let no one tax it with novelty. Experience as an individual, and observations on new experiments made in the short interval of time, since Kentucky became a state, would be full sufficient to make me shudder, was I to strike out a new path, either in law or politics, and whoever will contemplate that part of the establishment of our court of appeals, which, by leave of the constitution, authorized new steps on new and untried grounds, and confiders with what eagerness and warmth it was pointed out, and advocated by a man of universally acknowledged abilities; and will then just cast his eye on the preamble of the act of last session, establishing district courts, will conclude with me, that however great a man's abilities, may be, and upright views; penetrating as Bacon, and sympathies as Washington; yet, even such an one, if such there is, must with great caution indeed, alter the current of human affairs, of common men , nine out of ten would drown in the attempt.
I am sir , yours &c.
CAMILLUS.
COLOGNE, September 27.
Yesterday gen Kleber attacked and beat the Austrians on the Sieg. As the courier was departing, a great number of prisoners were brought in, and the whole army was in motion to advance. — This news is certain — I warrant you the truth of it.
BRUSSELS, September 27.
After the passing of the Rhn by the arch duke, gen Jourdan effected his retreat to Nieuwied, Bonn, and the Sieg. His right wing passed the Rhine, to take a position in the Hundsruck; the left retreated with precipitation towards the Sieg, and the centre towards Bonn. To cover this retrograde motion, gen Marceau was left at Altenkirchen, with a large body of troops. On the 20th Sept. at day-break, the Austrians approached this post, and while another column advanced upon the front of the army, a third turned the left.
Their attack was made with great impetuosity, and they were received with incredible bravery by the French; the action being for a long time supported with incredible obstinacy—the field was every where covered with the dead and dying—but at length the Republicans, forced at all points, were obliged to make a precipitate retreat. The accounts of their loss have, no doubt, been exaggerated and presented as enormous. However, it is a fact, that the brave gen Marceau was mortally wounded, and has fallen into the hands of the enemy.
After such an important check, nothing but the best retreat was to be thought of. The Republicans seemed determined to maintain their position at the head of the bridge at Nieuwied. The headquarters are transferred to Cologne. Gen. Poncet's division has crossed the Rhine at Bonn, where the bridge is chained to the left shore, because the German peasants on the other side attempted to set it on fire, which obliged the French to discharge their muskets against them. In the mean time, while a strong corps of the army has taken a position at Bonn and Ebern, behind the Sieg, where it is imagined they can maintain themselves—Bourbonville has taken the command—Councils of war are frequent; but what is most general, is the affecting want of discipline. When the last intelligence came away, the Austrians shewed themselves in the plains of Nieuwied to make a fresh attack. Their cavalry lined the whole shore between Cologne and Bonn; and we have reason to expect more events of the highest importance: Reinforcements continue arriving; 8000 of the North have passed the Rhine to Dusseldorf. On the other hand, a body of Austrians from Mentz, are approaching the Nahe, but it is not true, as reported, that the Austrians are at Treves.
ARMY OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE. Head-quarters at Geilenfeldt, dated 23d Fructidor, September 9. The general in chief, to the Executive Directory.
CITIZENS DIRECTORS, On the 21st, the advanced guard marched between Schweig and Mannheim the centre engaged the enemy in this latter situation, routed them, made about 500 prisoners, and took one piece of cannon. Left wing of gen. Ferino marched the same day against Nollburg, and drove the enemy from thence with great rapidity, informing that they had not time to break down the bridge. On the same day they attacked the troops that we had at the bridge of Freising. (Signed) MOREAU.
ARMY OF THE SAMBRE AND MEUSE. Extract of an official letter from Andenach 25th Fructidor, 4th year.
"I have seen gen. Linton, and informed him of the unfavorable reports that were spread. The following is the answer which he made.
"When Morieu passed the Leck we were ten leagues from Maastricht. The archduke fell back, and reinforced with 25,000 men, the corps of gen. Wartensleben, already equal in number to ours—The right was penetrated by a numerous body of cavalry, which gained a position in our rear, and, in order to save the army of the Sambre and Meuse, we were obliged to retreat when the roads were cut up.
This retreat was effected, tho' the enemy were ten times more numerous than we were, were close upon our rear. Jourdan contrived to gain a

retreat by maintaining a close front with the Austrians in Italy, opposing his progress. He manoeuvred with so much ability the infantry, 4 squadrons of dragoons, and 15 batteries, seconded his intention with so much gallantry, that the attack of the cuirassiers cost them 600 men. We retired nobly. The soldiers behaved with intrepidity. The French nation has still good soldiers. We have lost 2000 men and some baggage.
"We are now upon the Rhine. Our position is impregnable."
"Ehrenbreitstein is vigorously besieged. I reckon upon its speedy surrender."
"We are very soon to engage the enemy, and we shall soon gain the victory, our warriors burn with ardor. They have fought two to one at least, and they had to face the enemy on every side."
"In fine, Ernouf has sworn to me, that our reputation should never be sullied, and that some disastrous accidents had taken place. They shall be short-lived successes for the imperialists."
An exact copy. (Signed) BOUVEVILLE. Commissioner of the government.
Jourdan, general in chief of the army of the Sambre and Meuse, to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters at Wetzlar, 24th Fructidor.
CITIZENS DIRECTORS. I have the honor to inform you, that yesterday, in the evening the army reached the Rhine, behind Wetzlar. This morning detached gen. Barnadotte, with the division under his command, towards Limburg, where he is to form a junction with a corps which gen. Moreau was to march to that quarter, in retreating towards the left bank of the Rhine.
Since the affair of the 17th, the army has continued its retreat, and tho' followed by the enemy's army, we have only been disturbed in our march by parties of hussars, and by peasants, who frequently attempted to carry off our park artillery.
(Signed) JOURDAN.
BOSTON, November 11. NAVAL ACTION.
Nov. 1, lat. 27, long. 72, a ship was spoke with from London for Norfolk, which failed about the 1st Oct. The Captain informed, that an important naval action had occurred between an English and French squadron; which terminated in favor of the latter.
November 5. Immense reinforcements are marching to the relief of Jourdan.
Moreau, whom the journalists have turned out of Bavaria, happened to be before Ingolstadt at our last accounts — We presume it has long since surrendered.
The event of an attack by Jourdan on the Archduke may be fatal, as Buonaparte is penetrating the Tyrol, as Moreau is behind him, as Jourdan has been reinforced by 70,000 men and his excellence lies in the irresistible impetuosity of his attacks.
PHILADELPHIA, November 18. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Paris, dated September 23, 1796, to his friend in Philadelphia.
"The French Government within these 8 days has recalled Mr. Adet — he will make some declaration of course of dissatisfaction with our measures in America, and say that the diplomatic functions of his country cease with him, till some future more favorable disposition shall call them into action again from France — that a certain number of consuls are left for the purposes of trade to whom they will look for former protection."
"'Tis thought Spain has ceded to France part of Louisiana — That France intends there to form an army for the invasion of Canada — that our back settlers are necessary for the enterprise, and that they think their schemes will go better forward whilst they have no Minister in the country. Perhaps their policy goes to join our back settlements to Louisiana. I think, however, that the guarantee of the Spanish settlements in America is the equivalent for Louisiana. Theefore our people by this plan may lose the Atlantic States, and would be finally barred by their new friends from getting the southern outlet from their country."
FROM THE AURORA. To relieve in some degree the impatience of the public as to Mr. Adet's
last note to our executive we promised an outline of its contents. We shall fill the task with as much accuracy as is compatible with the brevity we are obliged to observe and the intricacy of the subject.
The Minister of the French Republic thro' the whole of his note speaks as acting under the express orders from the Executive Directory.
After expressing the attachment of his government for the American people he complains in the name of the Directory, of a violation on the part of our executive of the 17th article of the treaty of 1778.
The first part of that article stipulates, that the French shall be at liberty to bring their prizes into our ports without its being lawful for any of our officers to take cognizance of their validity. In contempt of this stipulation he states that several French prizes brought into our ports have been seized, tried and restored to their original owners, with various degrees of delay, vexation, injustice and injury.
He complains, that the English were suffered to arm in our ports in various instances, and that the complaints of the agents of the French Republic proved ineffectual in stopping them. Persons suspected of having aided in arming French privateers were immediately thrown into prison, while those concerned in arming British vessels were never molested. The executive in these instances exhibiting an evident partiality for the English and no regard for the maintenance of their neutrality.
The second stipulation in art. 17th, prohibits all English ships that shall have made French prizes from entering our ports — Our executive have in their construction of this stipulation confined its prohibitory effect to British vessels, attempting to come in with their prizes. The Minister protests in the name of the Directory against the propriety of this construction. He considers it as an attempt to add to, not to explain, the article. Even on the supposition that the article is doubtful, he insists on the impropriety of an ex parte construction. He cites sundry examples of English ships of war having entered our ports, contrary to this stipulation, having made them convenient stations the better to annoy the French, and having, even contrary to the forced interpretation given to the 17th article by our executive, brought their prizes into our ports and there resited them to criticize against the French.
The Minister next avers that Jay's million. He states that France was deceived by the declarations of our executive when that business was set on foot; and that the Directory considers the British treaty as depriving France of all the advantageous stipulations intended to be secured to her by the treaty of 1778; as tending to render the neutrality of America advantageous to England to the detriment of France.
This treaty abandons the modern law of nations, which even England had sanctioned in 11 treaties and we in every prior commercial treaty with European nations. It gives the English the facility of obtaining the transportation of naval stores and warlike implements whithersoever they please under the shelter of the American flag; while this facility is denied to France; and thus it changes during the war the respective footing of the belligerent powers with respect to us. The treaty, he further states, cuts off the supplies in provisions which France looked for from this country, by stipulating that the British may in every situation seize our provision vessels bound to the ports of their enemies; in short, he considers it as a breach of our neutrality, unless the French be allowed to partake in the advantages it holds out to Great Britain. He also claims this participation in pursuance of the 2d article of the treaty of '78 which grants the French all the advantages of commerce and navigation enjoyed by the most favoured nations. And in this point of view the orders to the French vessels of war to treat the American flag in every respect as we shall suffer it to be treated by the English, have been issued.
The Minister proceeds to protest in the name and by the orders of the Executive Directory, against the violation of the 17th article. He claims replevy of all seizures, and the annulling of all judicial acts with respect to French prizes, and protests against all opposition to the sale of prizes. He protests against the violation of
the same articles by our admitting into our ports British armed vessels, and against the interpretation put by our executive upon that article.
He declares, that the directory considers our Treaty with Britain as a violation of their treaty with us; and as equivalent to a treaty of alliance with that nation; and, in consequence, orders him to suspend his ministerial functions here.
The Directory declare, that they do not with this measure to be considered in the light of a rupture, but as a mark of their sense of injury, which is to last until they can obtain satisfaction. They reiterate their expressions of friendship for the people notwithstanding the wrongs of the executive.
The Minister concludes by stating, that the French Republic always had it at heart to cultivate harmony by a mutual interchange of good offices; but that our administration have as constantly endeavoured to break asunder the ties which connect the two nations. Early under the Republic the French colonies were opened to us; the ports of France also on the same as to their own vessels When England violated the neutral flag, France obliged to make use of reprisals, exempted from the measure the Americans; and tho' forced, for a while, much against their inclination, to withdraw the exemption, they easily renewed it.
While France was thus, even during the tempest of a revolution treating the Americans with marked attention; what after the note, were the Executive of the United States employed in? They were questioning whether they would acknowledge the Republic and receive their ambassador; whether they should consider the treaty, the price of American liberty, as binding, whether the envoys from exiled and rebellious princes should be received: an ambiguous proclamation of neutrality framed; French privateers were harassed; England was suffered to sport with our neutrality, and to cut upon our commerce to the detriment of France; English ships of war were admitted in our ports; the advances of France for a renewal of the treaty of commerce were eluded under the most frivolous pretexts, while our executive counted the British and solicited a treaty by which profiting on neutrality we facilitated France to her enemies.
And this whilst a review of late events, whilst every object around, still remind us, of the tyranny of Britain and the generous assistance of France. The note concludes by calling on Americans to remember, that if generous minds are alive to injuries, they can forgive; and that the French when they are treated as friends will still be found faithful friends and generous allies.
The supplies which France expected in her colonies were cut off; by our virtually acquiescing in the principle, that a declaration from a British commander placed them in a state of blockade.
A reply to Mr. Pickering's answer to the French Minister's last note, is given in a note, referred to in the course of the above communication. We shall translate it entire for our next.
Lexington, December 24.
On Thursday morning, the mercury stood 13 degrees below 0, and on Friday at 12, which is 45 and 44 degrees colder than freezing — they were the coldest days of which we have any account by experiments made in this state.
On Monday last the General Assembly of this State adjourned, to meet again the first Monday in February 1797. The following is a list of the laws passed during the session:
 An act for placing the register on the civil list.  An act to amend the act concerning the revision of the laws.  An act for the relief and security of Robertus Samuel Brant.  An act concerning the assignment of bonds and other writings.  An act prescribing the mode of licensing counsel, or attorneys at law.  An act concerning the establishment of towns.  An act giving further time to enter land with the auditor and commissioners.  An act to reduce into one, the several acts establishing county courts, and regulating the proceedings therein, and concerning the appointment of justices of the peace.  An act to reduce into one, the several acts establishing courts of quarter sessions and directing proceedings therein.  An act for the division of Clarke county.  An act to provide houses for the accommodation of the governor of this commonwealth.  An act for the division of Logan county and for other purposes.  An act to vest the estate of Joseph Barnett in commissioners for the benefit of his creditors.  An act directing the courts of delinents.  An act for the division of Logan county.  An act to reduce into one, the several acts concerning sheriffs. 
An act to reduce into one, the several acts regulating conveyances.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts respecting the establishment of fairs.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts concerning executions.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts to ascertain the boundaries and for procuring of lands.
An act to amend an act for establishing an inspection of flour and hemp.
An act establishing inspections of flour and hemp.
An act for erecting a new county out of the counties of Mason and Campbell.
An act establishing the court of appeals.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts directing the rules and proceedings in the courts of county.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts for preventing vexatious suits, and regulating proceedings in civil cases.
An act to ratify and confirm the proceedings of the trustees of the town of Winchester.
An act directing the mode of proceeding in courts of equity against absent defendants &c.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts concerning limitation of actions.
An act directing the mode of suing out and prosecuting writs of Habeas Corpus.
An act forming a new county out of the counties of Nelson and Jefferson.
An act confirming the proceedings of the justices in Campbell county.
An act to prevent frauds and perjuries.
An act concerning partitions, joint rights and obligations.
An act concerning the dower and jointure of widows.
An act for the relief of creditors against fraudulent devisees.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts regulating the town of Lexington, and for other purposes.
An act authorizing Harry Innes to convey certain lands.
An act for the relief of Isaac Butler.
An act to amend an act establishing district courts in this commonwealth.
An act for the erection of a new county out of the counties of Mercer, Lincoln and Madison.
An act to reduce into one, the several acts concerning the examination and trial of criminals.
An act giving further time to improve lots in Danville.
An act appropriating money.
An act declaring when certain acts passed at the present session, shall be in force.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 24.
Capt. Cobb, of the ship Hazen, arrived yesterday from Cadiz, which he left the 9th of Oct. informs us, that about the 20th Sept. the Spanish fleet, consisting of near 40 sail, left that harbor, and with the intention as was supposed, of joining a French fleet, in the Mediterranean. — The British vessels, remained still embargoed, and the captains and crews leaving them, and no prospect of accommodation with the British court, appeared to be near at hand. This is the latest intelligence from Spain.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE just received and are now opening at their store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
M E R C H A N D I Z E, WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the highest price for, at their store in Lexington, Cynthia, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tar's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING December 19, 1796.
NOTE E. THAT a good fuller that can come well recommended is wanting at my fulling mill, where he will meet with generous wages by me on Hancock creek, Bourbon county.
DANIEL HARRISON. December 2. 13w
The first of September 1796. TAKE notice, all persons, that whereas my wife Eleanor has left her home, I do hereby forewarn all persons from trading with her on my account.
2w JOSEPH HORN. Public Notice.
ON the 27th day of this instant, I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Jefferson, for that purpose, on an entry made in my name, for 1000 acres, in said county, on Floyd's fork of Salt river, beginning at a blazed sugar tree, about seven miles above Herod's old trace, leading to the Falls, running nearly east, to include the fork and an improvement, where Squire Boon's name is cut on a tree — then and there to ascertain the improvement, boundaries, and other special purposes called for in said entry; to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall be brought forward for that purpose, and to do such other acts and things, as by law the said commissioners are authorized and required to do, to perpetuate the testimony thereof.
WM. BRYAN. Dec. 2, 1796.
ON Monday, the second day of January next, the NEGROES belonging to the estate of WILLIAM YOUNG, will be hired at my house on Hickman creek.
Dec. 8. JOHN YOUNG.

EPIGRAM. JACK, quoth his father, can you tell, What state will give me ease? I tire when standing—when I kneel Sharp pains inflict my knees. To walk, my feet all blister o'er, My back aches, if in bed— And if I sit, my hips are sore— To lean, afflicts my head. Yes, for, quoth Jack, one way remains, The last within your power, Since none of these relieve your pain, Try HANGING half an hour.
BULLS.
In the debate on the Leather Tax, in the Irish house of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Parnell) observed, with great emphasis—"That in the prosecution of the present war, every man ought to give his last guinea to protect the remainder."
Mr. Vandeleur said, "That however that might be, the tax on leather would be severely felt by the bare-footed peasantry of Ireland." To which Sir Boyle Roach replied, "That this could be easily remedied—by making the under LEATHER of wood."
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM Mr. Haydon's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay Horse, rising 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is on one of his fore legs from his uncle down very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by an old hurt, but now perfectly well—he trots and canters tolerable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, tho' carries his head low; I am told there was a man called through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the circumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me, in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and doubly so for the thief.
December 15, 1796. I DO hereby certify that Thomas Han came before the Nathan Montgomery, a justice of the peace for said county of Greene, and made oath, that the greatest part of the evidence that John M'Kenley gave in the court at Lexington, against him in the suit depending between said Hall and William Phillips and his wife, he never told him so. Given under my hand this fourth day of February, 1796. NATHAN MONTGOMERY.
The building of a Brick House,
IN the town of Washington, for the FRANKLIN ACADEMY—The house is to be thirty feet in front and forty feet in depth, two stories high, a passage of ten feet and two rooms below, and the same above. Proposals will be received and a contract entered into, on the fourth Tuesday in December next, at Washington, in Mason county. JOHN COBURN, JOHN JOHNSTON, B. DUKE, THOS. SLOO. Washington, November 14.
Taken up by the subscriber in August 1796, living in Scott county, on Le-compte run, a bay Mare, about fourteen hands high, six years old, branded on the near shoulder FV joined together, some saddle spots, blaze face, apraised to 12l. DAVID CAMPBELL.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of erecting a DUCK and LINEN MANUFACTORY in Georgetown. In three Classes—4000 Dollars by the first, and 3000 the two last.
CLASS THE FIRST.
1 Prize of 2000 Dol. is 1000 Dol. 1 1000 3 400 6 200 10 100 20 50 40 25 800 12 695 6 of 200 dollars each being } 1 for the first and 1 for } the last drawn ticket, { 400 5070
1779 Prizes."> 1779 Prizes. 3555 Blanks.
5334 Tickets, at 5 Dollars each is 26670 Subject to a discount of Fifteen per Centum.
As every encouragement ought to be given to manufactures in this state, this in particular claims the attention of the public. The many advantages which will arise from manufacturing Duck, must be so forcibly striking to every man of reflection, that the managers think it unnecessary to enlarge on the subject; and the liberal principle upon which the scheme is founded (not two blanks to a prize) will, exclusive of that encouragement, justify the speculative adventurer upon principles of gain. The managers therefore flatter themselves that they will meet with such encouragement in the sales of the tickets as will in a short time justify their appointing and giving public notice when the drawing of the lottery will commence.
Tickets may be had by applying in Lexington to Messrs. John Bradford and Alexander M'Gregor, in Frankfort to Mr. George Madison, in Versailles to Doctor Preston, or to
J. GRANT, W. HENRY, } Managers. J. HAWKINS.
Any person purchasing 20 tickets shall have credit until the Lottery is drawn.
MARY CARROL, my supposed wife has left me, this is to caution the public, not to credit her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting. EDM. PURSELL. Nov. 21, 1796.
TO BE RENTED, In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House,
A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford. SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers will engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given. Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in Merchandise. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
THE SUBSCRIBER BEGS leave to inform his customers and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the
FULLING BUSINESS
in all its various branches, at his mill, five miles from Lexington, on Tate's creek road, all those that please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in best manner and at the lowest rates. He takes in cloth in Lexington, on the first day of every Fayette court, at the house formerly occupied by Mr. John M'Nair; and returns the same there when done. LAZARUS ROGERS.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington. WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
NOTICE.
I HAVE been appointed guardian to Benjamin and Nancy Chan, orphans of Christopher Chan, deceased. There will be four likely NEGROES exposed to hire for one year, before the subscriber's door, on Monday the second day of January next, three of which are fellows and one woman, said to be as valuable as any in the state. They must be returned well clothed and taxes paid. Those to whom they are at present hired must remember that if it is their contract to clothe the negroes, they must comply with the same by the time above mentioned.
Also thirty barrels of CORN to be sold on twelve months credit, near Maj. Ransdell's in the neighbourhood of Lexington.
Also fifteen acres of cleared LAND to be rented for one year. Any person desirous of renting may view the premises before the day. All persons are forewarned from cutting timber on the land of said orphans. Bond and approved security will be required.
WALKER BAYLOR.
N. B. The above negroes are not to be hired to any person living more than five miles from Lexington. December 1, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Wolf creek, a bright bay mare and colt, she has on a large bell, a flip on her nose, about eleven years old, fourteen hands high, no brands perceivable; appraised to eight pounds. JOHN TOLBERT. August 27.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale, will employ a number of Journeymen—and to a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging, for which extraordinary wages will be given. A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. THOMAS HART. Dec. 8, 1796.
JUST PUBLISHED, And may be had at this Office— [Price 4d.] AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
Of the Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, &c. of that part of Louisiana, which lies between the Mississippi and New Madrid, or L'Anse à La Grille, and on the West side of the Mississippi. Together with an Abstract of the Spanish Government. MUCH EVANS.
Notice.
THE partnership of Boggs & Anderson is dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to said firm, are requested to pay off their respective balances on or before the first day of January next: Those who fail need not expect any farther indulgence. BOGGS & ANDERSON. December 2.
200 acres of Land
FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from Lexington to major Henry's mill, six miles from Lexington and six miles from Georgetown: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadow, as in the state. The title indisputable. For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me, ROBERT BENHAM.
WASHING
To be had at the subscriber's—and a few GENTLE BOARDERS will be taken, next door to Mr. Hutton the saddler, on Main street, Lexington. JOSIAS BULLOCK. May 23, 1796.
THIS is to inform the public, that Fulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's ferry on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dyed blue or green. JOHN McMILLIN. N. B. He takes in cloth at Capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Currier's the second Tuesday in every month.
TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harrison's and Thomas Harbinton's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with Timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Lwing esq. living near the premises. WM. M'BRAYER.
At a meeting of the Committee of the PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY, held on the 22d day of October 1796, it was resolved whereas many sharers in the Library, have neglected to pay their half yearly subscription of three quarters of a dollar, due in June last, they be informed by public advertisement, that agreeably to the rules of the institution, their shares will be forfeited, if their arrears be not discharged before the commencement of the next year. HARRY TOULMIN, Clerk.
All persons indebted to the printer hereat, are earnestly requested to pay up their respective balance—those who live at a distance, and whose papers are conveyed by post, may discharge their accounts at the post offices where their papers are lodged—viz at Washington to Mr. Edward Harris; at Paris to Mr. Thomas Eades; at Frankfort to Mr. Richard M'Gann; at Harrodsburgh to Mr. Philip Bullitt; at Danville to Mr. Walter E. Strong; at Bairdstown to Mr. Benjamin Grayson; at Louisville to Mr. Michael Lacallagné; and at Georgetown to Mr. William Story, who will be furnished with the respective accounts—The above Gentlemen will also receive subscriptions for this paper, at 15s per annum, one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the balance at the expiration of the year. It is needless to urge the necessity of a compliance with the above request, as every one must be sensible that it will be otherwise impossible for the printer to comply with his necessary engagements, having no other resource.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Woodford county, near Delany's ferry, a young black mare, 2 years old, no white nor brands perceivable, appraised to 6l. JONAH COMBS.
For Sale.
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate LAND. LYING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises. MUCH EVANS.
CHEAP GOODS.
THE subscriber willing to decline the mercantile business for some time, will dispose of a handsome and General Assortment of MERCHANDISE by WHOLESALE, On a very moderate profit. The goods were purchased on as advantageous terms as any ever imported to this state, and are well adapted to the winter and spring seasons. A credit will be given for part of the purchase money. Beef Cattle, fat Hogs, or superfine Flour, will be received in payment at the highest current price when delivered. He wishes to purchase a quantity of corn, rye, barley, hemp, and tow linen. Either of the above articles will be received at discharge of book accounts. JAMES MORRISON, Who has on hand a quantity of calicos, powder, and salt petre. Lexington, December 5.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber. I. M.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A GOOD DISTILLER: ONE who can come well recommended for his knowledge of the business, his honesty and industry, will meet with generous encouragement by applying to R. Elliot & Co. at their store in Lexington, or Theo. Hart, jun. at his plantation. The highest price will be given by them for good clean RYE, which will be received at either place. tf
CASH FOR HIDES.
I WILL give Cash for Hides at my Tan-Yard, nearly opposite Col. Patterson's, on Water street in Lexington—where I will also take Hides to tan on the shares. SEPTEMBER 1. JACOB KISER.
REID & MCILVAIN, SADDLERS,
RETURN their most grateful acknowledgments to those who have favored them with their custom, and hope for a continuance of the same. They beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they still continue to carry on their business in all its branches, at their old shop in Lexington, opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office, and at Versailles next door to Mr. Nutt's tavern—Gentlemen may be supplied with any article in the saddling line, at either of the above places, on reasonable terms, by wholesale or retail. Orders will be thankfully received and executed with punctuality and dispatch.
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRISON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. Satz, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given.
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 Cross-street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and attention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 1, 1796.
FOR SALE.
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND. SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid and other incumbences discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law. The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorized to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent counties, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places. Charles W. Bird. Lexington, July 8, 1796.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MAN AND HORSE, On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN. STRAYED, from Lexington, on Saturday night of the races, a brown Horse, fourteen hands, three inches high, seven years old, a streak down his face, his tail scraped, trots and paces. Whoever brings him to me, shall have EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD. WILLIAM ALLEN.
Taken up by the subscriber,
living on the waters of Cane run, four miles from Georgetown, Scott county, a black year old mare colt, some white on both hind feet a natural pacer, no brands perceivable, appraised to 5l. JAMES PATTERSON. July 29.