The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1795-10-24 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMB. VI.]
S A T U R D A Y, OCTOBER 24, 1795.
[VOL. IX.]
No. IV.
THE TREATY.
TO THE WELL DISPOSED PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.
Fellow-Citizens.
HAVING considered it a matter of real importance to give you clear and distinct views of the different objections made to the second and third articles of the treaty; and also to present you with a series of observations calculated to diminish, if not entirely to obviate those objections; I was unavoidably led into a length of discussion to effect these purposes: The fourth and fifth articles will I think require but little attention to evince their propriety: because they relate only to the boundary lines, about which serious differences were likely to take place. And these articles provide for the amicable settlement of those lines—in a mode which seems to me fair and just. Yet I have seen a verbose declamation respecting the river St. Croix, which amounted to this—that the evidence on our side was extremely clear; notwithstanding which we were sure to lose the question; as commissioners were fairly appointed on both sides—and were not all appointed on the part of the United States.
301 Believing that every man who has a proper conception of moral justice will at once concur heartily in the opinion that when matters in dispute between two parties, are left to arbitration, that the arbitrators should be appointed by the joint consent of the parties; I think no farther answer due to this objection.
The sixth article has been tho' more immediately interesting, and hence has been the source of equal misrepresentation, and objection. It is in these words: "Whereas, it is alleged by divers British merchants and others his majesty's subjects, that debts to a considerable amount which were bona fide , contracted before the peace, still remain owing to them by citizens, or inhabitants of the United States, and that by the operation of various lawful impediments since the peace , not only the full recovery of the said debts has been delayed, but also the value and security thereof have been in several instances impaired, and lessened, so that by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings , the British creditors cannot now obtain and actually have, and receive full and adequate compensation for the losses, and which they have thereby sustained : It is agreed, that in all such cases where full compensation for such losses, and damages cannot for whatever reason be actually obtained, had, and received by the said creditors in the ordinary course of justice , the United States will make full and complete compensation for the same to the said creditors: But it is distinctly understood that this provision is to extend to such losses only , as have been occasioned by the lawful impediments aforesaid, and is not to extend to losses occasioned by such insolvency of the debtors , or other causes as would equally have operated to produce such loss , if the said impediments had not existed; nor to such losses , or damages, as have been occasioned by the manifest delay, or negligence, or wilful omission of the claimant ." And to carry this agreement in effect, commissioners are to be appointed with authority to hear and determine the claims according to just-
ice, and equity; and to award the sums to be paid in each case, by the United States."
To understand this article in the proposed treaty, it is proper to turn to the treaty of 1783; and there we shall find in article the fourth, that "creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in Sterling money of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted."
From this view of the subject, it is observable that the complaint of the British creditors implies a breach of the treaty of 1783, by means of lawful impediments which had been interposed to the recovery of debts, contrary to that treaty, whereby losses and damages accrued. If then, by the operation of lawful impediments since the peace, the British creditor has sustained losses, which he would not have sustained, had not such lawful impediment existed; it is but just and right, that the loss or damage so sustained should be made up to him. If no such loss or damage has happened, then the treaty has nothing to operate on. For it cannot escape attention, that the provision of this article in the treaty, is to extend to such losses only as have been occasioned by the lawful impediments aforesaid; and is not to extend to losses occasioned by such insolvency of the debtors or other causes, as would equally have operated to produce such loss , if the said impediments had not existed, nor to such losses or damages as have been occasioned by the manifest delay, or negligence, or wilful omission of the claimant ." The objection which states, that the whole of the British debts, with interest, are saddled ultimately on the whole people of the United States , is a gross misrepresentation of the truth of the case. The treaty to engage to pay no part of the debts, which the debtor or by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings , can be compelled to pay. And it stipulates for the payment of such losses only as have been occasioned by lawful impediments , contrary to the treaty of 1783. Some who admit that this is but right and just, so far as it relates to the creditor, who has been injured, yet object, to the whole United States being made liable. To this I reply, that for national purposes, and in our transactions with foreign powers, the individual states are not known—the whole are represented in the government, and known but as one people. How far the money paid under this article; by the general government, may be repaid by the several and particular states whose legislatures, violated the treaty of 1783 by interposing lawful impediments , to the recovery of the debts is a question purely domestic: in which the British have nothing to do. It is a question which may be agitated, or not, as may seem most agreeable to the justice or policy of the United States. But I may venture to state it as a principle not to be controverted; that the same rule of justice which prescribes compensation to the injured; equally demands it of the injuring party. The inference cannot be mistaken.
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No. II.
To HUMPHREY MARSHALL, one of the Senators from the State of Kentucky, in the Congress of the United States.
YOUR defence of the tories "who were proscribed by the laws
of several States during the late war," does you honor; and is consistent with the vote you have given for the ratification of the treaty; because they only attempted to prevent America from obtaining those rights and privileges, which the treaty has given up after they were obtained, notwithstanding all the efforts of the British when aided by the tories. But you say they only acted from "mistaken calculations:" if you mean that they acted from an improper opinion of what would be the event of the war, without being influenced by their ideas of the justice of the American cause, I believe you are right: and it proves them to be as unprincipled, as the whigs have always thought them. Whether this should be a ny inducement with us to wish to see them return into our country, is worthy of serious consideration. I fear that it is a serious truth that "those who direct the American government," have none of those feelings which influence the opinion and conduct of our private citizens; "and their public measures proceed from a total disregard of the wishes and interests of the people at large. The real and great object of the 2d article, you say was "to get possession of the posts and that provided that object is obtained, you would compromise points, that are unimportant in any other sense, than as means for accomplishing the end:" and from this way of reasoning, you justify the concessions made to the British by that article. Is it not strange that twelve years after the treaty of 1783, which acknowledged the right of America to these posts; and which stipulated, that they should be immediately restored to her; that now compromises should be necessary, and that it should be now proper to give terms to the British government and its settlers, which were not then demanded by Great Britain. Instead of making Great Britain pay damages for the detention of the posts, and the losses sustained by America in consequence of such detention, she is allowed to retain them still longer, and when she does give them up, her subjects are to keep the uninterrupted possession of the soil without any legal claim thereto. We should not have disputed with Jay whether he ought to have insisted on the delivery of the posts, as a preliminary step to be taken on their part previous to any other negotiation, provided he had secured that it should certainly be done, at a proper time, and on proper conditions: but when we find that neither of those necessary points has been attended to, we may fairly conclude, that this darling object of ours, was not a favorite one with him. But you have discovered, that it is much better to have a distant day fixed for the delivery, as is done by Jay's treaty, than to agree that it should be done absolutely without naming any day for it, as was the case by the treaty of 1783. I have always been taught to believe, that if one party was obliged to deliver something to another, without any time's being stipulated, in which it should be done, that it ought to be done on demand: if so I cannot conceive how it can be better to postpone the delivery for twelve or eighteen months. And if it was the duty of Great Britain to have delivered these posts on demand, from the terms of the treaty of 1783; and she has repeatedly refused to do this on application made to her for that purpose: what better reason is there to suppose, that she
will do it, at the end of the term fixed by this treaty. But you say that if she does withhold the posts from us after that day, it will be such a breach of the treaty as would fully justify us in refusing a compliance on our part. And what, I ask, should we do in such a situation?—Send Jay again, you will say. I have no doubt that it would be something of that kind. But your reasoning admits, that we have no other security that Great Britain will comply with this part of the treaty, but from its being her interest to do so. Suppose then the face of affairs should be changed in Europe, and that in June 1796, she should find herself in such a situation with respect to other powers, as to compel her to keep on Good terms with America; is there any doubt, but that she would treat us with the same contempt, and laugh at our remonstrances on this subject, in the same manner, that she has done since 1783. If you say that there are advantages given to Great Britain by this treaty, that will at all events make it her interest to comply with this part of it, you thereby admit that the other articles are by no means equal, in what they stipulate to be done by the two nations; and that we have by this treaty, purchased a second time , at the most extravagant price the right to the possession of these posts, which was before acknowledged to be in us, by the treaty of 1783. These observations may perhaps help to prove, that the judge who you declare "has more ill-nature and party spirit, than knowledge or patriotism," tho' wisely, when he supported, that the delivery ought to have preceded the treaty; for this was the only effectual way, to secure their delivery, and to prevent our being compelled to pay for them a second time . Speaking of this gentleman, puts me in mind of a story I have lately heard; a certain great officer of Government being told, that this gentleman had expressed himself strongly against the treaty, replied to his informant, that he was not surprised at it; for they had lately received information, that he had lost his senses; when the fact was, that he had but a very short time before received the appointment of Chief Justice from the President. But it seems to have been a settled design to try to force the treaty down, by abusing all those who are opposed to it; as being friends to anarchy, confusion and war: take away from the pieces published in defence of the treaty, paragraphs of that kind, and they will be found of a very inoffensive size. Your zeal, and your despair, must have been very great, to induce you to travel to S—— C—— for an object of abuse, or perhaps you only did it, because you supposed it to be your duty, to follow your leader Camillus.
Why do you try to injure your friend Jay, by representing the haughty style used in the treaty on the part of the K—— of G—— B—— as proceeding from himself; when it has already been announced to the public, that the treaty was drawn up entirely by Jay, and agreed to, with only one alteration by Lord Grenville. As this was the most effectual way in which our minister could flatter the pride of his majesty , you ought to do nothing which may lessen his reward for his dirty work.
You admit that by the treaty "the precincts and jurisdiction of the posts are not defended;" and you acknowledge "that it would have been more satisfactory was it otherwise." And then you add,

Yet I flatter myself that this objection will be thought to yield to arguments which may be offered. Certainly like other actors you intended to have said this aside; and could never have meant, however consistent it may be with truth, to tell us that you were arguing against your own conviction; and that although you did not believe what you said, you thought that "the well disposed people of Kentucky" are such fools as to suppose every part of it to be as true as holy writ. I would advise you to be more cautious hereafter, as to the persons to whom you confide your real sentiments. But you say the words precinct and jurisdiction, mean the same thing, and are sufficiently certain as to the extent of ground they include. If they do mean the same thing, why the difference which we find in the wording of this part of the clause, by which it is declared, that the U S may extend their settlements to any part within the said boundary line except within the said precinct and jurisdiction of any of the said posts: all settlers and traders within the precincts or jurisdiction of the said posts, shall continue &c. From this I should suppose, that they must have been intended to convey different ideas, and that the precinct may mean the country immediately round the posts; and the jurisdiction, include all the country subject to orders to be given at those posts. But how can the meaning of the term "precinct," be precise and certain, when you declare, that in common acceptance both in England and America it means a small district of about ten or twelve miles in extent; and when you also declare that in military language it means, that ground which the cannon of a post can command, and to which it can extend its protection. Your own inconsistencies must prove, that these terms convey no fixed or certain idea, and therefore that it will be in the power of the British, to put such a meaning on them, as will serve to prevent us from erecting a post in any part of that country.
But you say we shall get these posts by the treaty, as soon as we could make the necessary arrangements to receive them. Would it take from November 1794 to June 1796, to march our troops from the most advanced American posts to those to be delivered to us? For shame, do not attempt to impose such ridiculous assertions, for reasons.
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NEWPORT, August 2. British Consul's letter to the Governor of Rhode-Island.
SIR, The following is a copy of a letter I received from Capt. Hoome, of his Britannic majesty's ship Africa, which I take the most early opportunity of forwarding to your excellency, having the honor to be, with due respect and esteem, Your excellency's most obedient, and very humble servant, THOMAS W. MOORE.
His excellency ARTHUR FENNER, Esq. commander in chief of the state of Rhode-Island.
Africa, off Rhode Island, 31st July, 1795.
SIR, I did expect to have the pleasure of seeing you on board the Africa; but as that is not the case, I am obliged to send an officer to you, under the present circumstances, and to desire that you will lay my letter before the governor, or other chief magistrate of the island, which is to contain these several requests.
First, That there may be delivered up to me immediately, an officer who was taken on board a British sloop, while in Newport, and confined on board the French frigate now in Rhode Island; these violent proceedings being
contrary to the law of all nations in a neutral port.
In the 2d place, that you may receive the aid of the civil power in this Island, to send on board the Africa, all British or others, who have been captured in any vessel, and set at liberty in these states; not a feigned and pretended aid, but such as our nation has a right to expect from the United States.
And thirdly, that I may be permitted to buy such refreshments as my ship's company are in need of; and that in case I send my own boats on shore, my people and officers shall not be liable to insults from any of the inhabitants or others of whatever description—and to represent in plain terms to the governor, that if my officer who carries this letter, or any other officer or people whom I may send upon these just and lawful occasions, receive from any one individual, whether of the nature of a mob or otherwise, any affront or insult, I will immediately come in with his majesty's ship under my command, and protect my own people; and further, that if the government or states here, are in such cases as I have mentioned, guilty of such a breach of neutrality, I will then look upon myself in the same manner, as not bound to observe the neutrality, of these ports, and I am resolved to be treated in the same manner in all respects whatever, as they do those of the French Republic.
And I am more plain in the nature of my present demands, as I have received a hint that if I send my people on shore while the Medusa lies in Newport, that they will be considered as spies. In this case I want to spy nothing, I am in full possession of every intelligence regarding that ship, which I want to be possessed of.
And I require a written answer from the Governor of Rhode-Island to these demands and that without loss of time. I am &c.
R. HOME.
Thomas Wm. Moore Esq. his Britannic majesty's vice consul at Rhode-Island.
Lexington, October 24. The Masons of the Winchester Lodge in legal meeting convened on the twenty-third of September 1795, taking into consideration the treaty recently concluded on by his excellency John Jay Esq. late envoy extraordinary to the British court, and Lord Grenville, and ratified by two thirds of the senate; was amply investigated and the following resolutions unanimously adopted:
First, That it is the natural right of all Freemen to publish their sentiments, to petition and remonstrate whenever they think a wrong administration of government may render it expedient, & on no occasion is the exertion of this right more loudly required than at this time, when the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, lays prostrate at the feet of a British tyrant, the most inestimable rights of the citizens of the United States, which the soldiers of liberty have fought and bled for.
Second, That the grievances that the great Jay was sent to Britainto redress, remain more fore than before this detestable treaty was concluded on; that the twenty-fourth article of that treaty, contains a striking instance of our ingratitude to our natural and faithful allies the French, and reflects a stigma on the name of freeborn citizens—That the restrictions imposed on our commerce by that Great Little paper (Jay and Grenville's treaty) bears the aspect of a resignation of American liberty and independence, and is incompatible with the interest and felicity of the United States—That the thanks of the lodge be returned to the patriotic ten in the senate, who scorned to return to the dominion of Great Britain—That the manly patriot-
ism of Stevens T. Mason ought to be stamped on the memory of Freemen while time shall last—That Robert Higgins transmit a copy of the above Resolutions to the Printer of the Kentucky Gazette, and request him to publish the same.
Signed in presence of the Lodge, by order of the Master. R. HIGGINS, S. W. L.
NOTICE.
A meeting of the people of Fayette is requested at the Court house in Lexington, on Saturday the thirty-first day of this instant; when matters of great public concern will be investigated—Every man who has not yet abandoned his best rights, is requested to give his attendance, precisely at eleven o'clock. October 22.
Wanted to Hire, A Good C O O K.
ALSO A smart NEGRO BOY, Between fifteen and twenty years old, for which a generous will be given. Apply to the Printer.
IN consequence of a contract made with the Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary for the land in Jefferson county, belonging to the Seminary; we wish to engage a number of families to settle on them, and will either give a lease for a number of years, or on their taking it for a shorter term, will pay them a sum of money for improving. For terms apply to THOMAS HART in Lexington.
Thomas Hart & Co.
YOUNG & BRIGHT, BOOT & SHOE-MAKERS.
RESPECTFULLY inform their Friends and the Public, that they have opened shop in the house formerly occupied by Benjamin S. Cox as a Saddler's shop, the second door from the corner of Main and Cross streets, in Lexington, where they carry on the above business in all its various branches; those who may please to favor them with their custom may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
October 19.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near Bournes mill on Hickman creek, a bay horse colt to years old fourteen hands high, brands not legible, appraised to 9l.
Also one sorrel mare three white feet blaze face one year old, appraised, to 9l.
Valentine Dickinson Fayette, August, 17 1795
WHEREAS my wife Mary Hilien, has left my bed and board without any just cause and refuses to return to me; therefore I forewarn all persons from crediting her on my account as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.
James Hilien.
October 20, 1795.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a bay Horse, eleven or twelve years old, about fourteen hands high, a small star in his forehead, his near hind foot white, a speck in his right eye, a red spot on his right thigh near his flank, trots naturally, no perceivable brands, appraised to twelve pounds.
James Wooldridge.
May 2.
ALL persons having accounts unsettled with the subscribers, are now called upon to come forward and have them adjusted.—Those indebted to them are requested to pay their respective balances.—And those having in possession their due bills, or to whom they are in any wise indebted, are requested to call and receive payment.
PETER JANUARY, JUN. & Co. Lexington, July 29, 1795.
THE LOTS
IN the town of AUGUSTA, Mason county, ten miles below Limestone, on the Ohio river, will be sold at public vendue on the third day of November next. Six months credit for one half the purchase money, and twelve months for the other half.
PHILIP BUCKNER.
October 22. 2w||
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the head of North Elkhorn, Fayette county, a bay mare, three years old, twelve hands and a half high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock D T a blaze face, some saddle spots, appraised to 6l.
Savil Hardin.
August 26.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Fayette county, on the Hickman road, about three miles from Lexington, a gray Mare, fourteen hands high, branded S on the jaw and near shoulder and buttock, low in flesh, has a young colt; appraised to 12l.
Owen Owens.
July 24.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Bourbon county, near the mouth of Strode's creek, a black Horse, branded on the near shoulder thus M. and on the near jaw and thigh 7. the off eye blind, a natural trotter, about fourteen hands high, about seven or eight years old, appraised to 3l.
John Dawson.
May 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS WILL PURCHASE A FEW HOGS-HEADS INSPECTED
Crop TOBACCO.
ALSO A quantity of good clean W H E A T.
Delivered at their new Mill on Tate's creek. They purchase HEMP as usual.
They have received among their last importation (through miltake) a Barrel containing 44 pair Sad Irons. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges, and take them away.
E. Winters & Co.
JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENING FOR SALE BY
BENJAMIN STOUT,
NEXT door to Henry Marshall's tavern, a handsome and general Assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Iron Mongery, Glass & Queens Ware, Medicines, Boots and Shoes, Calf Skins and Boot Legs; also a quantity of Hops, which he will dispose of on the lowest terms for Cash, Whiskey, Bear Skins, and country made Sugar.
Lexington, Jan. 22, 1795.
I SHALL remove from Lexington to Beargrass, near the Falls of Ohio, by the first of November, where I shall continue the business of my office with due attention. I have still for sale some valuable LANDS upon Green river, the Ohio, Paint creek and Cæsar's creek. N. W. of the Ohio.
RICHARD TERRELL.
Sept. 22, 1795.
M'COUN & CASTLEMAN, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW
OPENING, At their STORE, second door below the sign of the Buffalo, a large & general Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods and Groceries of all kinds;
Which they are determined to sell low for CASH HIDES and Country EN.
Lexington, August 10, 1795.

CASH will be given FOR A NEGRO BOY & GIRL, Of good character. The Boy between fifteen and twenty years old, and the girl between ten and fifteen.—Enquire of the Printer hereof. Lexington, August 17.
Take Notice, THAT Commissioners will attend on Thursday the twelfth of November next, at the plantation of Richard Rue, Shelby county, on the west fork of Drenon's lick creek, with sundry witnesses: then and there to perpetuate their testimony respecting said Rue's improvement, for which he obtained his certificate of a settlement and preemption from the commissioners; and do such other acts as shall be judged necessary. Richard Rue. October 22.
GEORGE SMART, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, FROM BRITAIN.
AT the corner of Main and Mulberry streets, in the brick house lately occupied by Mr. Clark, thinks it necessary to acquaint the public, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; those who are pleased to favor him with their custom, may depend upon its being done with punctuality and dispatch. He has a neat assortment of thirteen inch plain double moon and seconds from the centre, eight day and thirty hour Clocks, likewise a few Gold and Silver Watches.
—TO BE SOLD— One hundred acres of LAND, WITH a never failing spring, within two miles and a half of Lexington; twenty-five acres cleared, eleven or twelve of which are in clover, blue grass and timothy, also several convenient houses—The title indisputable. Apply to ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER. Lexington, September 2.
FOR SALE, A tract of LAND, Containing about thirty acres, lying within one quarter of a mile of Lexington. ALSO Two LOTS,
Lying on High street, on which is an excellent dwelling house of hewed logs, with a stone chimney, and conveniently laid off into apartments, a good kitchen and out buildings.—For terms apply to ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER of Lexington.
The Subscriber having begun manufacturing CORDAGE, Wants a quantity of GOOD WELL CLEANED HEMP, (As no other kind will be received) FOR which he will pay a GENEROUS PRICE in CASH and MERCHANDIZE, in the Stores of THOMAS HART & SON, or SAMUEL PRICE & CO. Thomas Hart. July 10.
A Few Journeymen Rope-Makers Will meet with encouragement by applying as above. tf
Wanted to Purchase, A few Hogheads of Good Inspected CROP TOBACCO, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Seitz & Lauman. September 24.
FOR SALE, Two hundred Acres of LAND, on North Elkhorn, WITHIN one mile of Georgetown, about fifty acres cleared, laid off in fields and well fenced, a good meadow and young fruit trees; immediate possession to, and a general warranty for the land, will be given by Daniel Mosby. August 11, 1795.
Wanted to Purchase, By the subscriber, A QUANTITY of good clean Barley, old Wheat and Rye, also a quantity of Hops, for which a generous price will be paid in CASH when delivered at the Brewery in this place, known by the name of major Short's Brewery. JOHN HOLMES, jun. Lexington, Aug. 31, 1795.
NEW STORE. W. WEST, At his NEW STORE, at the corner between Maj. Morrison's Store, & Mr. Walter Taylor's Tavern, has brought with him into this State, a Handsome Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Which he is determined to sell on the most reduced prices. And as he is anxious to sell out, in order to return to the Settlement next fall,
GREAT BARGAINS May be got, either by Wholesale or Retail. His Goods being purchased with CASH, will enable him to sell as Cheap as any Goods imported this Season to Kentucky.
Amongst his Assortment, is The Following Articles: MUSLINS of all kinds, Mullinets, Marseilles Quilting, Callicoes and Chintzes, Shawls and Handkerchiefs of all kinds, Irish Linens from 2/6 to 9/6 per yard, India Nankeens, Striped do. Casimer Jacket shapes, Mullinets do. tampered with gold and silver, Ditto with silk, Toilets for jacketting, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Barcelona do. Moreens, Jeans, Durants, Wildbores and Bombazetts, Manchester goods assorted, Black Sattin and Mode, Sarsnett and Persian, Bed tickings and apron checks, Cotton and worsted stockings, Silk stockings, gloves and mitts, Leather gloves and mitts, Ribbons, lace, edgings and fringe, Velvet ribbon, tape and bindings, Writing paper and school books, Play books, jests and inkpowder, Needles, pins, silk and twill, A great variety of hard ware, cutlery, pewter and tin ware, Hollow and window glass, Hyson, Green and Bohea teas, Cinnamon, pepper and allspice, Madder, allum and indigo, Raisins and almonds, Lady's slippers, shoes and sandals, A good assortment of blanketing and woolens of most kinds, With many articles which cannot be here enumerated. N. B No Credit can be given.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the head of the East branch of Hickman, Fayette County a small bay horse, about four feet six or seven inches high, four years old, a star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, branded on the near shoulder and buttock thus 3 had on a 6 bell branded I. Blare tied on with a rope; appraised to seven pounds. HEZ. HARRISON.
NOTICE is hereby given to all who may be interested therein, that on the third Monday in November next, I will, in pursuance of an order of the court of Bourbon county, attend the commissioners appointed by said court at the beginning corner of Meredith Helm's claim of 1125 acres on the dividing ridge between the waters of Hington's fork and Main Licking, between the Upper and Lower Blue Lick roads, and at the place known as the beginning corner of one of the old Ohio Company's surveys; then and there to take and perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses relative to said beginning corner. Joseph Berry.
Kentucky set. October Court of Appeals, 1795. John Smith, Plaintiff Against Chapman Austin, &c. Defendants. In Chancery.
THE Defendant Austin not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to a rule of this Court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State—on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendant do appear here on the twelfth day of next May term and answer the Complainant's bill. And that a copy of this order be published three times in the Kentucky Gazette.
A Copy. Teste Thomas Todd, C.C.A. (G.N.t.p.)
Public Notice. THAT on the second day of July 1781, William Payne located by virtue of a land office treasury warrant, one thousand acres of land in Jefferson county, adjoining William Peyton's entry on Elkrun waters of Floyd's fork, to join on the west side of said entry, and on the south to include the Black Haw Grove. That the said Payne's entry was assigned to me, and on the 26th day of October 1792, I caused the said entry to be surveyed according to location, & have obtained a patent therefor, and as the testimony with respect to the said run's being formerly called Elkrun, and now called Chiniiwth's run, depends on persons now living—in order to perpetuate their testimony, I obtained from the county of Jefferson, at their October court, an order appointing commissioners to examine and take the depositions of such persons as I might judge proper, by virtue of an act of the last session of Assembly, entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands and for other purposes." All whom it may concern are therefore requested to
Take Notice, That on the second day of November next, I will attend with the Commissioners aforesaid and sundry witnesses on the bank of Floyd's fork, at the mouth of the said run, formerly called Elkrun, which is now called Chiniiwth's run, in the county of Jefferson, when and where the depositions of the said witnesses will be taken, to establish that the said run was formerly called Elkrun, and shall have done such further acts therein, as may be necessary and as the law directs. John Mundle. October 7, 1795. 3w8
THOMAS HART & SON, Have Just Received, and are now opening, An EXTENSIVE and GENERAL Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Which they will sell LOW by Whole Sale or Retail. They have also a large assortment of Boultng Cloths & Copper, Which they will sell at a more reduced price than they have ever been sold at in this country.
Twenty Dollars reward. DISAPPEARED from my flock of horses, three miles north of Woodford court house, about the first of April last, three valuable young MARES, neither docked nor branded; two of which are two years old, the one a forrel the other a bay; the bay has been taken up by Thomas Stevenson, on North Elkhorn, and shortly after she left me, (previously to her being taken up) was bob'd and branded something like this '1' tho' not plain; it is probable the others may be used in the same manner—the forrel is about fourteen hands and a half high, a star in her forehead, no flesh marks that I recollect, she is well formed—the other is one year old, but small, a fine bay, her legs inclines to the color of her body, no particular marks. (Should they be sold to any person I hope they will come forward and deliver the property, as I mean them not to be loser.) Ten Dollars will be given for any one of them. Wm. Bowland. October 13. 4w||
Run away, On the 27th day of September, from the subscriber living in 2 forks of Dick's river, Lincoln county,
GULLY; A NEGRO MAN, nineteen or twenty years old, five feet five or six inches high, had on a blue country cloth coat, a clouded red and white waistcoat, linen overalls, high crowned hat, the top of which had been torn off and sown on again, barefoot, whoever apprehends said negro, and secures him in any jail or brings him home, shall be handsomely rewarded. Frederick Burditt. October 14. 2p
TAKEN up by the subscriber, Fayette County, little North Elkhorn, a bay horse about 14 1-2 hands high, six years old, a small star in forehead, paces and trots branded O on the near shoulder, a scar nearly in this form 7, on the off shoulder; appraised to 17l. John Shannon.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Salt river, about five miles from Thomas Lillard, Franklin County, a bay mare three years old last spring, neither docked nor branded her mane hangs to the left side, is about thirteen hands and a half high appraised to 10l. Sherwood Knight. August 14, 1795.
By virtue of a Power of Attorney Will be Sold to the Highest Bidder,
Before the door of Mr. Weisiger's Tavern in the Town of Frankfort, on Thursday, the 19th day of November next,
That VALUABLE TRACT of LAND, LYING opposite said town, late the property of Col. Edmund Lyne dec. containing four hundred acres. On the above day and place, will be sold, one thousand acres, lying on Harrod's creek, Jefferson county, patented in the name of William Lyne, devisee of George Lyne dec'd; this land is said to be very valuable. And on the 26th day of the same month will be sold, in like manner, on the premises, that valuable tract whereon col. Edmund Lyne lived, in Bourbon county, containing 400 acres. The sales will be on the above mentioned days, if fair, if not, the next fair day. A credit of twelve months will be given for one half the purchase money, on giving bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid; the other half to be paid on making the deeds of conveyance. Wm. Starling. September 14, 1795.

NOTICE.
THE Copartnership of ELISHA WINTERS & Co. will expire on the first day of December next. All persons having any demands, are hereby requested to call without delay; and those who are indebted, to make immediate payment, particularly those who have engaged produce, as none can be received after the said first day of December (unless under a particular engagement;) and as the subscriber expects to leave this country soon after the expiration of the said copartnership, he will be under the disagreeable necessity of leaving all their bonds, notes and book accounts in the hands of a proper officer for collection.
Elisha Winters. Lexington, October 20.
FOR SALE,
Five hundred acres of LAND,
WITH a general warranty, lying in Franklin county at the mouth of Elkhorn, about eight miles from Frankfort, it being one moiety of a preemption granted to John Constant; the greater part of which is bottom, and a probability of a good mill-seat thereon. For further particulars apply to Mr. John Clay, in Lexington, or to the subscriber in Frankfort.
Willis Lee.
I HAVE FOR SALE,
Two hundred and twenty acres of Valuable Land,
FOR which I will take one thousand pounds—one half in hand and the balance within twelve months: the land lies in the forks of Elkhorn, about one mile from Sanders's mill—the dwelling house is sixty feet long and twenty-two feet wide, with six fire places. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to Capt. Daniel Weisiger of Frankfort, who is authorised to contract for
B. CRAIG.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the waters of North Elkhorn, Scott county, a bay HORSE, about five years old, branded on the near shoulder the resemblance of D, a small star in the forehead, the near fore foot crooked, with a shoe on it; appraised to 15l.
James White. May 8.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Campbell county, on Bank lick, a bay MARE, fourteen hands high, a small star in her forehead, near fore foot white, 4 years old; appraised to 10l. 10s.
Obediah Scott. August 15.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near Boons station one bay mare colt to years old thirteen hands and a half high branded on the off shoulder and buttock thus W S, appraised to 8l.
Randel Noe Fayette, August 18, 1795
NOTICE is hereby given to all who may be interested, that on the fourth Monday in November next, in pursuance of an order of the Court of Mason County I will attend the Commissioners appointed by said court, at the improvement of Clough Overton, assignee of William Bartlett, near the North fork of Licking, about one mile above the bridge over said fork, then and there to take and perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses for the purpose of establishing said improvement.
Joseph Berry.
** I have appointed Mr. E. BENEZER MILLER, to collect & receive any money due for the Kentucky Gazette, in the counties South of the Kentucky river, whose receipt shall be good against
JOHN BRADFORD. Oct. 10, 1794.
WHEREAS about the fifteenth of this instant, there was brought to the plantation of the subscriber by Thomas Armstrong, a two year old sorrel Stud Colt, (supposed to be stolen,) he is neither docked nor branded, has a gray spot on his near buttock, his near hind foot white, fresh shod before, a natural trotter. The owner is desired to come forward, pay charges and take him away, from the subscriber's plantation, within two miles of Stone lick, Mason county.
Benjamin Wood. Sept. 23.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, living near Harrod's station in Mercer county, a sorrel HORSE about fifteen hands high, 4 years old last spring, trots, lofty carriage, branded on the near shoulder S, on the near buttock S B and the ribs with a horse-shoe; said horse has a star and snip.—Also, a bright bay MARE eight years old, fourteen hands and a half high, blaze face, one hind foot white, her near fore foot turns in, branded on the near jaw, shoulder and buttock A The mare was taken out of the field and the horse in the woods on the night of the 27th September last. Any person taking and securing said horses and thief, so that I get the horses, and the thief brought to justice, shall receive the above reward, or twelve dollars for the horses only, and reasonable charges if brought home to.
SAMUEL BANTA. October 2, 1795.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Ohio, about six miles below the mouth of Licking, Campbell county, a red roan MARE, thirteen hands three inches high, seven or eight years old, a small star in her forehead; appraised to 12l.
Henry Anderson. July 8.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the waters of North Elkhorn, Scott county, a dark bay MARE, about seven years old, a white spot on the near flank, & fore leg, no brand; appraised to 15l.
John Hunt. May 8.
Taken up by the subscriber in the county of Clarke, at the mouth of Station-camp creek, a sorrel mare, appears to be very old, branded on the near shoulder thus O O, a narrow crooked blaze, about 14 hands high, some saddle spots, appraised to 9l. 10s.
Also, a dark bay horse, 6 or 7 years old, upwards of 15 hands high, branded on the near shoulder thus R, a dark spot on the off buttock, a star in the forehead has on a 4s. bell, his near hind foot white, appraised to 20l.
A copy teste D. BULLOCK, C. C. C. Aug. 29, 1795.
To whom it may concern.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on Thursday the 19th day of November next (by order of Harrison court) we shall meet at Hugh Bell's in order to proceed according to a law of Kentucky, to take the depositions of sundry witnesses to identify and perpetuate testimony to the calls and beginning of a 2000 acre entry made in the name of James Blane the fifteenth of May 1780, on the North-East of the South fork of Licking.
J. BLANE. LUCAS SULLIVANT. Oct. 9, 1795.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Campbell county, near the forks of Licking, a brown filly, 3 years old, 14. and a half hands high, neither docked nor branded perceivable, appraised to 12l.
Mary Bryan July 27.
NOTICE.
THE Sheriffs, Collectors and Clerks of the several counties within this commonwealth, are desired to come forward early in November, and settle for the sums respectively due, for the Revenue tax for the year 1794. All those who have not obtained a Quietus for the preceding years must not expect any further indulgence.
WM. M'DOWELL, A. P. A. Frankfort, Sept. 28, 1795.
The Subscriber
Intending to start for Philadelphia in November next,
REQUESTS those who are indebted to him will make payment (to Mr. Samuel Downing, who is authorized to receive the same) prior to that time. All those who fail in complying with this, may depend on their accounts being handed to a proper officer.
John Crozier. 25th Sept.
LEXINGTON RACES.
A Subscription Purse,
WILL be run for over the course at this place, the second Thursday in November next, free for any horse, mare or gelding, carrying weight for age, the four mile heats. Aged horses carrying ten stone weight—six years old nine stone—five years, eight stone—four years, seven stone—& three years old a feather.
On Friday will be run for over the same ground the three mile heats.
A Subscription Purse,
Free for any horse, mare or gelding, carrying weight for age as above.
And on Saturday the day following will be run for, over the same ground, the two mile heats.
The Entrance Money
Of the three days, free for none but three years old—the winning horse the two preceding days excepted.
Three horses to start or no race. The entrance money the first day two guineas, and so in proportion the two following days. Horses to be entered with Mr. Samuel Jamieson, the day before the race or pay double entrance at the pole. Proper judges will be appointed to determine any disputes that may arise.
October 8. Notice.
WHEREAS the Court of Scott county, on my application, have appointed commissioners to attend me at a lick in M'Connel's run, being the beginning of the following entry, (to wit) 'Alfred Williams enters fifty acres assignee of John Conner, on a north branch of the north fork of Elkhorn, the fifth big fork, below Bryan's station about 25 miles, at a lick in the creek, entered April the 28th 1780. Now to all concerned, I hereby give notice, that the said commissioners will attend at the said lick, to take the depositions of witnesses to prove the said beginning on the 20th day of October, by virtue of an act of Assembly entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land."
James Taylor. Newport, 15th of September 1795.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Harrison county, on Twin creek, a dark brown horse, a star and snip down his forehead with a number of grey hairs under his chin, appears to be very old, three shoes on, both hind feet white some saddle spots, no brand perceivable, switch tail, has a white streak on each side of his wethers supposed to be occasioned by a collar, appraised to 7l.
Adam Hows. Feb. 3, 1795.
A list of letters now remaining in the Post-office at Lexington and if not taken out within three months, will return to the General Post-office as dead letters. October 1, 1795.
B. Joseph Beatty, North Elkhorn, 3. Joshua Brown Lexington, 2. Ignatius Byrn Lexington. Messrs. Bell & Allen, Lexington. William Barnhill, Lexington.
C. Thomas Collins, Lexington 2. Moses Cherry Lexington 2. Robert Clarke, Clarke county 2.
D. John Day Lexington. John Dyer, 12 miles from Lexington. Hugh Docherty, Licking. Moses Dougherty, Lexington. William Dunkin, Lexington.
E. William Ellison, Fayette county. George Edelen, near Lexington.
H. Richard Henderson, att'y, George-town. David Hulton, George-town. Robinson Howell, Lexington. Moses Plough Kentucky. William Hanson.
J. Robert Johnson, Bourbon. Thomas Johnson near Lexington 3.
L. John Lyle. Samuel Lowry, Kentucky.
M. John M'Guire Lexington. Richard Masteron Fayette county. Thomas D. Miller near Lexington. George Mansfield Lexington. William M'Murland, the care of John Moore. Mark M'Cauland, Kentucky. George M'Clelland. Chas. Mayerbach Lexington. Lawson M'Cullough, Lexington.
N. John Nailor Lexington.
O. Thomas Owen, at messrs A. & J. W. Hunt's. Pat. O'Linn Madison county.
P. Roger Patton on Hickman. James Patton near Strode's. Richard Pugh.
S. Richard Stephens Kentucky. John Scott George-town. Joseph Sebring Lexington. Robt. Stubbs George-town. William Scott care of John Nelson George-town. William Shepherd Lexington. Thos. Steele Fayette. Benjamin Stevenson Woodford.
T. Jacob Trumbo Bourbon. W. James Woods, care of Geo. Wilson 3. Barnabas Wing 2. Sanders Walker near Lexington. Major Whitney Kentucky. John Williams, care of W. Taylor.
INNIS B. BRENT, P. M.
TO BE SOLD At PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON Thursday the 12th day of next month, at Myers' station, about 5 miles from Danville, —about 1200 acres of Land, adjoining said station, and will be laid off in suitable lots between 200 and 400 acres in each, and sold separate. Twelve months credit on giving bond on interest with approved security.—Cash paid on the day of sale I will allow 5 per cent. deducted. A title of general warranty for the same will be given by me.
WALTER BEALL. October 2, 1795.
NOTICE,
To all the good people of this place as well as those who may frequent the same,
THAT I have the pleasure of informing them of opening a BAKE-SHOP in the house of Mr. Benj. S. Cox, near the corner of Main and Cross streets, formerly occupied by Isaac Ware, where they may be supplied with BREAD, CAKES and BEER, as well as BISCUITS for travellers, at the shortest notice, equal to any in this state, by their most obedient humble servant.
GEO. A. WEAVER. Lexington, Oct. 5, 1795.
Taken up by the subscriber in Scott county, about 4 miles from George-Town, a bay mare 5 feet high, 12 years old, no brand perceivable, appraised to 12l.
John Troxel. June 1, 1795.
LEXINGTON.
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