The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1800-05-15 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 712.]
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1800.
[VOL. XIII.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, (On Main Street)—PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAID IN ADVANCE.
AN ADDRESS
Delivered by the Revd. JAMES MOORE, Principal of the Transylvania University, to the Students of the same, at the opening of the Summer Session, May 5th, 1800.
Published at the request of the STUDENTS.
Young Gentlemen,
YOU have returned to the University after a short vacation, in order to resume your studies—It is with pleasure that we meet with you, not doubting but your diligence and perseverance in the pursuit of learning will fully answer the expectations of your friends, and the wishes of your teachers—To secure success, however, several conditions are necessary, which we shall briefly suggest to you, that you may prosecute your studies with as much pleasure and profit as possible—The first, and not the least important of these is, an eager curiosity, or ardent desire of knowledge.
In youth, when the faculties are fresh and newly excited this is likely to be felt in the highest degree; and if it is kept up, and properly directed, the acquisition of knowledge becomes the gratification of a passion, and consequently proceeds easily and without painful sensations; but if this is wanting, or defective in vigour, the teacher labors in vain, and the pupil endures all the pain of pursuing knowledge, without pleasure and with little profit.—We rarely meet with a youth who does not possess original powers of mind, which if properly cultivated and employed, might comprehend the various branches of science, so perspective of the human character, & so ameliorating of the condition of man. And that young man's mind must be very inactive, we should suppose, who feels no curiosity to explore those regions of science, which lie so clearly within his reach.
A strong conviction of the dignity and usefulness of learning in general, is likewise of great importance to youth. This you should endeavor habitually to preserve and cultivate—It is impossible that we should exert that diligence, and perseverance, which alone can ensure success, in acquiring what we consider as useless, or of little importance in life—On this head the youth of our country labour under great disadvantages; and it depends on the active exertions of their own minds, to avoid the ill effects of popular errors—The unaccountable prejudice which prevails in favor of a partial, in preference to a liberal education, is but too well known; & on this principle we can best account for the little progress that has hitherto been made in learning, in a country, in other respects, the most flourishing in the world.—Our youth are told by those who are professedly ignorant of the subject, that classical learning is of no use, that the time which they employ in studying the latin and greek languages, and reading the ancient classics, is sacrificed to the idol of custom, and will be of no service to them in after life.—This doctrine tho' contradicted by the almost universal suffrage of the learned, has unfortunately gained credit amongst too many of our youth, and their parents.—Hence what forms the first and fundamental part of a learned education in Europe, and the Atlantic States of America, has been despised, and of course neglected amongst us. And when the principle of the inutility of any one branch of learning is once admitted, it is easily extended to every other branch, according to the whim of the parent, or the caprice of the student.—This is not an imaginary consequence of this principle, but is what we have often actually experienced in this institution.—If our students therefore wish to be learned, and to rank with those who graduate in the Eastern Colleges and Universities, they must cultivate a high sense of the dignity and utility of that course of learning which the wisdom of the learned, and the experience of so many ages have sanctioned.—And they must reject the absurdity of listening to the opinions of those, who are professedly ignorant of the subjects on which they would presume to decide.
A youth cannot be said to have conceived a just idea of the dignity of learning, who is capable of despising or wilfully neglecting any part of it. To conceive of it as only necessary to qualify us for certain particular professions, by which we
may make money, is certainly betraying great ignorance of its worth—suppose one were possessed of so ample a fortune as to render the exercise of any profession quite unnecessary, yet learning would be no less valuable to him as a man, a citizen or a member of society. Persons of fortune and distinction when destitute of learning and taste, are found frequently to disgrace themselves by gross sensuality, or childish ignorance.—Learning confers dignity on rank and fortune, and enables the possessors of them to enjoy them with propriety, elegance and advantage, both to themselves and the public.—Learning is perfective of human nature in general, independent of professional pursuits.—It introduces us to grand, worthy, and sublime objects—By making us acquainted with the works of nature, and that sublime harmony and order which reigns there, it leads our minds to the contemplation of Nature's God, inspires us with a love of order, justice and religion, discloses the true nature and relations of men and things, and prescribes a deportment suitable to these—and thus it serves to improve and adorn every rank and condition of life—It dignifies wealth, and is more than wealth to the poor. It directs the magistrate, inspires the legislator with public spirit, and unfolds to all men the value of liberty, and the necessity of justice, benevolence, order and good government. You ought therefore to be firmly persuaded that your application to learning is highly honorable and useful to you, to whatever rank of life you are destined and whatever professions you may be called to exercise—If the enlargement of your faculties, and sources of pure and permanent enjoyment, and that elevation of mind which will preserve you from vicious and low pursuits, and qualify you for adorning any station in life, are objects worthy of your esteem and admiration, you ought to cultivate an habitual sense of the importance of the pursuits in which you are now engaged, this will inspire you with a diligence and perseverance answerable to the importance of the object.
Be particularly careful with respect to your manners and general deportment—let it appear from the whole of your conduct, that you have a just sense of the dignity of your character as students in the Transylvania University—Discover this by an abhorrence of vice, and of every thing low and mean—by being patient of discipline, of labour, and application to the duties prescribed by your teachers; by being dutiful to your parents, obedient and respectful to those who are charged with your education, and just, benevolent, and polite to one another, and to all, with whom you are conversant.—To the character of a student there is always attached elevation of sentiment, and dignity of manners. The eye of the public is upon you—much more is looked for from you than from others of your age. Expectations are formed truly honorable to yourselves, and important to the interests of this institution: never forget that this is your situation: beware of disappointing those expectations, and of ruining a reputation, which you should ever hold sacred.
It will also be of importance to you that you put confidence in your professors—you should be well persuaded that they are capable of instructing you in those branches to which they have been appointed by the trustees, and that they have your progress in learning, and your interest in every respect sincerely at heart. This will enable you to proceed with alacrity, and save you from the hesitation and anxiety of perplexing doubts. We do not however recommend to you implicit faith in the doctrines which we shall deliver, any farther than they shall be found conformable to reason, experience and the nature of things.—To this test we shall always appeal; and we invite you to propose your doubts and difficulties on any subject, to which we may call your attention. Professing ourselves to be sincere enquirers after truth, as well as engaged in the communication of it to you, we recommend to you the same sincere and impartial inquiry; and we promise to render you every assistance in our power.—Be not afraid to hesitate with respect to old opinions, provided you see sufficient reason for so doing—we shall ourselves be obliged in some of the higher departments of science to differ from men of very celebrated names—but
in so doing we shall always offer such reasons as we deem entirely sufficient—you must judge for yourselves how far a perception of truth, and a sincere attachment to it seems to govern us, in those opinions.—Be honest and diligent in your enquiries—never be satisfied with superficial views of abstract subjects, nor blindly rely on the word of your teacher—we require not your assent to any doctrine without the conviction of your own minds—The 'ipse dixit,' of a preceptor governed the opinions of the world, and retarded the progress of science for many centuries—we disclaim any such authority, and invite you to the most careful and candid examination of every subject which can admit of diversity of opinion. If you are sincere enquirers after truth, you will follow it wherever it leads you, and you will with equal caution embrace new opinions & discard old ones. Listen always to the voice of reason; and beware of letting passion, prejudice, or the impertinent sneer of folly usurp her throne.—The solemnity of truth rejects with scorn the opinions which have no better foundation—Be therefore honest to yourselves and just to the cause of science—Suspect the man who would have you embrace a new opinion without offering satisfactory reasons for it; or who would induce you to discard an old one by the buffoonery of ridicule—This has often been employed by the pert coxcomb, and sometimes by the pretended philosopher, on ignorant young men with great success; but you will always despise such impertinence, whether you meet with it in books, or in conversation, and deem it an insult offered to your understanding.
Your time is precious, let none of it be wasted on trifles, or in unnecessary amusements—The time allowed you for exercise by our laws will be sufficient for all the useful purposes of relaxation, and we shall not expect to see you at any other time disengaged from your studies, unless necessarily called off. Meet with us always at the appointed hour, acquire a habit of punctuality, and let us see that you are willing to join your own efforts with ours for advancing your education and promoting your happiness. With respect to your opportunities in this institution it becomes us to speak with modesty—you will judge of the abilities and faithfulness of your teachers, when your advancement in science shall have rendered you better acquainted with them and more competent to estimate their merits. You have access to a library which furnishes you with many valuable books, so that if you have any hours of leisure from your public lessons, they may be very well employed in reading history and improving your taste. Our philosophical apparatus, tho' far from being complete, is such as will enable your professors to make such experiments as will illustrate most branches of natural philosophy—And there is no doubt, from the many proofs, which the trustees have already given of their sincere and disinterested attachment to the cause, that they will as soon as they have it in their power, furnish the necessary additions—always remember however that without your own efforts, and diligent application to your studies, the best teachers, and the best libraries can be of no service to you—All that your professors can do is to give you the best instructions, and to set you the best examples, the rest depends on yourselves alone: if you are not learned, virtuous and happy it will be your own faults: it will be because you would not attend to our instructions, nor be governed by our advice and example. But if you are not wanting to yourselves—if you have a just sense of the dignity and importance of learning, and will pursue it with the ardour which it deserves—and if your manners and general deportment be governed by the sacred dictates of virtue and religion, we will venture to say that you will never regret your having been here, nor have reason to be ashamed to acknowledge the Transylvania University as your ALMA MATER. In full confidence that our instructions will be seconded by your own best efforts we enter with cheerfulness on the business of the ensuing session—and have no doubt that at the close of it, your examination will show that you have not been idle, nor your teachers unfaithful to their trust.
Now we recommend you to the blessing of God, which can make you wise unto eternal salvation.
FROM THE KENTUCKY HERALD.
To James H. Stewart, Editor of the KENTUCKY HERALD.
Dear Sir,
In the treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, between the United States and his Catholic Majesty, and 22d article of that treaty, there is a provision highly important to the state of Kentucky, and the Western country in general. This article embraces two provisions, to wit; 1st. that the citizens of the United States shall have a port of deposit in New-Orleans for their merchandise and effects, until the 25th of October, 1798.—2dly. If his Catholic Majesty should think proper to discontinue New-Orleans as the port of deposit, he would grant a place on the bank of the Mississippi equivalent thereto. I thought it questionable whether New-Orleans was now the port of deposit or not; I therefore wrote to the President on the subject, and I herein send you a copy of my letter to him, and his answer through the Secretary of State to me; both of which I request you and the printers in Kentucky to publish for the information of those who may intend to trade to New-Orleans.
You also have herein enclosed a copy of my letter to the Spanish minister at this place on the same subject, and his answer to me. I should be obliged to you to publish them all, and as it is a matter of general concern to our country, I wish you to request the printers to publish them.
I am &c.
THO. T. DAVIS.
House of Representatives, March 31, 1800.
Sir,
The provisions contained in the 22d article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the United States and the King of Spain, so far as relates to citizens of the United States depositing their merchandise and effects in the port of New-Orleans, expired on the 25th day of October, 1798.
The interest of the Western country is so immediately concerned in the revival of this part of the article; or a compliance with the subsequent part (whereby the king of Spain agrees, "that in case of his not continuing New-Orleans a place of deposit for the reception of the merchandise of the citizens of the United States, that he will assign them another part of the bank of the river Mississippi for a port of deposit) that I deem it my duty to ask of you, whether New-Orleans is still the port of deposit, or is another place assigned by his Catholic Majesty for that purpose.
I am respectfully your obedient servant.
THOMAS T. DAVIS.
To John Adams, President of the United States.
Department of State, March 31, 1800.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of this date to the President, I am directed to express to you his opinion, that by the 22d article of the treaty with Spain to which you refer, his Catholic Majesty is bound to continue New-Orleans as the place of deposit for the merchandise and effects of the citizens of the United States, until he gives notice to the contrary. It has in fact been so continued one year and five months beyond the three years mentioned in the article. It is moreover considered a just construction of the engagement of his Catholic Majesty, that whenever he shall give such notice, the "equivalent establishment" must be assigned, and the new position, to be "equivalent," must either contain the requisite buildings for the reception of merchandise and storekeepers, or New-Orleans must be continued the place of deposit a reasonable time, during which such buildings may be erected. No notice of discontinuance, or the assignment of a new position, has been given.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant, TIMOTHY PICKERING. Thomas T. Davis, Esq. member of Congress from the state of Kentucky.
House of Representatives, March 31, 1800.
Sir,
The interest of the people in the West

ern parts of the United States of America, are so immediately concerned in the provisions contained in the 22d article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, between the United States and his Catholic Majesty, that I beg leave to call your attention to the article; and ask you whether the port of New-Orleans is still considered by his Catholic Majesty as the port of deposit for the merchandise and effects of the citizens of the United States, or is any other place assigned them?
I am respectfully your obedient servant.
THO. T. DAVIS.
Chevalier de Yrujo, minister plenipotentiary from the kingdom of Spain to the United States.
The Chevalier D'Yrujo has the honor of presenting his compliments to Mr. Davis, and in answer to his note informs him he has received no advice of any change having taken place respecting the place of deposit on the Mississippi.
Wednesday morning.
European Intelligence.
England.
LONDON, February 11.
Union with Ireland.
The Parliament of Ireland have decided in favor of this measure 158 to 119—absent 21 members only. The presence of the military alone prevented the Dublin populace from committing excesses.
The north of Ireland is in such a state that a military effort is thought necessary to the safe travelling of persons of eminence.
February 12.
Queen's county in Ireland has petitioned against an Union, and 12 persons, burgesses of Belfast, have petitioned in favor of an Union. The county of Tipperary has petitioned against an Union.
In many parts of England, in consequence of the high price of provisions, mobs have assembled, seized such as they could find or obtain by force, and sold them in the market at the old prices.
Ireland.
DUBLIN January 30
The corporation of Dublin has unanimously resolved to petition Parliament against an Union. The people of Dublin are to meet tomorrow to adopt the same measures. Limerick and Down-patrick, have also petitioned against the Union.
February 8.
In consequence of violence offered to the members of Parliament who are in favor of the Union, a troop of horse has been stationed in the Circus by the Parliament house, and a party of cavalry has also been stationed in Sackville-street. The Anti-Union members it is thought will make this matter the subject of a motion.
No theatre was ever more crowded than the House of Commons last night. The House rose about one o'clock this day. The avenues were filled by the populace. Mr. Martins coach was broken to pieces by them and he narrowly escaped. Other-Union members were assailed. A military body was called forth, and Major Swan discharged a pistol among the people, but was afterwards obliged to flee.
Varney Darby, Esq. and major Rogers are ordered to the bar of the Commons to answer for an interference with the military force to prevent the people of Bir from holding a meeting to consider of the Union.
The inhabitants of the county of Longford have petitioned the Irish Parliament against the Union.
Germany.
STRASBURGH, February 14.
It was hoped that there would not be another campaign. But we have learnt that the Emperor has rejected the very moderate proposals of peace which were offered to him by Buonaparte, and that he is resolved to continue the war.
American Intelligence.
New-York.
NEW-YORK, April 21.
The sloop Two Sisters, just arrived from Newport, brings a paper containing the arrival of the Ship Orlando, from St. Sebastians, bound to this port.
This paper says: "Buonaparte had ordered all the officers of the Republic to
wear mourning for the death of General Washington.
Our Envoys had arrived at Bayonne, and great preparations were making for their early and safe passage to Paris.
The Orlando failed the 19th February.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, April 21.
Circuit Court of the United States.
On Saturday last Thomas Cooper, who was indicted for a Libel against the President of the United States, was tried in this Court and found guilty.
The indictment was founded on a publication signed by Mr. Cooper, which appeared in Hand-bills, printed in Northumberland County, in this State. The libellous passages mentioned, were, in effect,
1st. That the President did not possess sufficient capacity to fulfil the duties of his office.
2d. That he had created a permanent Navy.
3d. That a Standing Army had been created under his immediate auspices; and,
4th. That he had interfered in the Judiciary of the United States, and caused Jonathan Robbins to be delivered over, for execution, to an unrelenting Military Tribunal.
Mr. Rawle opened the case by animadverting on the above selected passages, and called Mr. Buyers a Justice of the Peace of the county, to prove Mr. Cooper the Author; who said, that Mr. C. had called at his house with the paper said that was his name , (pointing to it in the paper) and that he was the Author of the piece.
The Indictment having been founded on the law commonly called the Sedition Act, nothing now remained but for Mr. Cooper to give the Truth in evidence. Having failed in his attempt to procure official documents of the President's Answers to the numerous Addresses from the Citizens of the United States, Mr. Cooper proceeded to read, from a book containing them, certain passages in substantiation of the Truth of the charges alleged against him: but this was declared by the Court, not to be legal evidence, Mr. C. however read numerous passages, and continued his defence until exhausted and unable to proceed. The indulgence of the court was here manifested by Judge Chase, who declared he would patiently wait until he was able to resume his defence.
Witnesses were next called by Mr. Cooper to prove his character, good opinion of the President, &c. by which he wished to shew, it was not his design to bring him into contempt; but the Court would not allow them to be examined; as his private opinion could not be admitted in mitigation of the offences with which he was charged.
Having failed in every attempt to procure evidence on which to ground a defence, Mr. C. concluded, and Mr. Rawle addressed the Jury in reply. Judge Chase then summed up the evidence; and the Jury in a few minutes returned their verdict, GUILTY.
We understand that the Court have appointed next Wednesday to hear any thing Mr. Cooper may have to offer in extenuation; after which the Court will pass judgement.
April 25.
Thomas Cooper, was called up before the Circuit Court yesterday morning, to receive their sentence—which was, that he be imprisoned for the term of six months, pay a fine of four hundred dollars, and stand committed till paid. Also, that he give security, himself in 1000 dollars, and two sureties in 500 each, for his good behaviour for 12 months.
A London paper of February 28 says, "Mr. Gore, one of the American commissioners for settling the mercantile debts, yesterday sat off with important dispatches for America, which we hope will facilitate a final adjustment of this important business." Mr. Cabot, we learn, is to accompany Mr. Gore. They may be daily expected.
The trial of Fries came on yesterday morning. After jury was impanelled, Mr. Rawle opened the prosecution, and the court proceeded to the examination of witnesses, which was not finished when the court adjourned.
We stop the press to mention the arrival of the Little Tom Butler from Cadiz, which left 12th March. A letter from Bordeaux, received at Cadiz, dated the 21st of February, mentions that the American Envoys had left Bordeaux that day on their route to Paris.
No other verbal news by this arrival.
On Wednesday morning last, at 6 A.M. the United States sloop of war Portsmouth, captain M'Neal, sailed from New-York, for the French republic, with dispatches from Government to our commissioners at Paris.
Mr. Murray, one of the American Envoys to treat with France, was in Paris about the 20th of February.
The Senate of the United States have concurred in a resolution proposed by the House of Representatives, for the adjournment of Congress on the second Monday of May next.
LANCASTER, April 23.
A Resolution has passed both-houses of Congress, authorizing the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, to close the present Session, by adjourning their respective houses on the 2d Monday in May next.
Lexington, May 15.
ELECTION RETURNS, For Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators and Representatives—received since our last.
GOVERNOR.
   Countries. Garrard. Greenup. Todd. Logan.    Fayette, 413 643 395 45  Bourbon, 804 290 5 18  Mercer, 250 433 259 14  Franklin, 233 290 83 20  Jeffamine, 96 315 68 64  Boone, 37 69 10 1  Scott, 460 384 95 78  Shelby, 153 115 10 412  Garrard, 112 200 174 329  Madison, 165 145 375 464  Woodford, 155 209 204 22  Mason, 811 105 38 100  Montgomery, 235 585  Clarke, 93 444  Lincoln, 20 76  Jefferson, 459 272  Gallatin, 29 69  Henry, 139 132  Pendleton, 57 33  Henderson, 5 111 9 33  Washington, 236 477 51  Harrison, 143 57 15 199  Bracken, 137 87  5242 5663 2 2515  
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
   Countries. Johnson. Bullitt. Ewing. Clay.    Fayette, 731 381 106 71  Bourbon, 279 62 741 24  Mercer, 359 543 33 2  Franklin, 68 100 445 3  Jeffamine, 386 66 64 5  Boone, 107 10  Scott, 667 85 259 2  Shelby, 75 554 64 15  Garrard, 213 337 127 138  Madison, 50 255 47 795  Henderson, 146  Harrison, 20 366  Henry, 72 445 33 2  Gallatin, 52 8 48 1  Jefferson, 27 766 31  Lincoln, 34 594 108  3140 4346 2453 1058  
SENATORS & REPRESENTATIVES.
GARRARD & JESSAMINE. Senator—Joseph Crockett Representatives—John Boyle Thomas Kennedy.
JESSAMINE. Representative—John Scott.
WOODFORD. Senator—Robt. Alexander. Representatives—Lewis Young Wm. Vawter.
FRANKLIN. Senator—Bennet Pemberton. Representative—Otho Beatty.
CLARKE. Senator—Richd. Hickman. Representatives—Robt. Clarke jun. A. Chilless Eubank.
JEFFERSON. Senator—Abm. Hite. Representatives—Gabl. Johnson Ab. Field.
MERCER. Senator—Wm. M'Dowell. Representatives—Gab. Slaughter J. H. Daves John Adair.
BOURBON. Senator—John Boyle. Representatives—A. Montjoy Wm. Garrard, David Purviance, Robt. Wilmot.
MADISON. Senator—Robt. Caldwell. Representatives—Rich. Calloway, Jas. Anderson, Saml. South.
HARRISON. Senator—Saml. Cook. Representatives—W. E. Bofwell, Jas. Caldwell.
SHELBY. Senator—Jos. Winlock. Representatives—John Allen, B. W. Ballard.
GALLATIN & HENRY. Representative—James Bartlett.
BRACKEN. Representative—* * * * Patterson.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT I will attend with witnesses at the mouth of Falls creek, at the long falls of Green River, in Ohio county, on the 1st day of July next, to establish the calls in an entry of five hundred acres of land, entered in the name of John Baker, as there are commissioners appointed for to perpetuate testimony.
Charles Travis. 14th May, 1800.
NOTICE. THE subscriber wishes to purchase a handsome and well watered tract of land, in the state of Kentucky—one that would suit for water works would be preferred—the greater part of the land to be of the first quality. As he is a stranger in the country, any one that wants to sell on reasonable terms, by applying to Gen. William Russell, Capt. John C. Richardson, or Capt. Daniel Weisiger, may get information on what kind of a place would suit him, and if the price can be agreed upon, there is no doubt but the payment will be made to suit. No one need apply without an indispensible title.
Thos. Helm. May 12th, 1800. 3t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from doctor Ridgely's lot, in Lexington, about the first of last month, two mares—the one a dark brown, approaching nearly to a black, about four feet eleven inches high—has (as well as I recollect) a star in her forehead—her off hind foot white as far as the fetlock, and ring-boned in the near hind foot—branded on the near buttock P S— if any other brand, forget—she was newly shod all round, when she strayed away. The other a handsome black mare, fully fifteen hands high—no natural mark that I recollect—branded slightly on the near buttock P—I do not recollect to have observed any other—she was shod all round, also. I expect that these mares will have made towards Hinkson, in Bourbon county. Whoever delivers them to me shall have the above reward, or five dollars for either of them, or half that price for securing them in such manner that I get them again.
Peyton Short. 12th May, 1800. 3t
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber, some time in March last, a dark iron gray MARE COLT, one year old, has no natural marks, nor branded, heavy mane and tail, natural trotter, a little cat-ham'd and had a custom of sucking her under lip after being salted. Whoever delivers said colt to me, in Lexington, shall have the above reward.
L. M'Cullough. Lexington, May 8th, 1800. 3t
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to sell six or seven likely young NEGRO BOYS and MEN. For terms apply to him at his farm, four miles from Lexington, on Strode's road.
Thos. Hart jun. 12th May, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO all whom it may concern, that we, or one of us, will attend on the second Thursday in June, at Gilbert's meadow, on Thomas's run, near the fourth fork of Elkhorn, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Fayette county, in order to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall attend, and perpetuate their testimony, to establish the special calls of a military survey, made for David Bell, on the head of Shannon's run, a fourth branch of South Elkhorn, including part of said creek; and to do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law—to meet at 11 o'clock in the fore noon.
John Bell, James Bell. May 14th, 1800.
STOP THE RUN-AWAY, FRANK,
WHO left me in the town of Frankfort on Saturday night the 10th inst.—he is a low well made fellow, of a yellow complexion, has a scar on one of his cheeks, occasioned by a gum-bile; also he has a large wart on one of his shoulders—He took with him two or three blankets, and several articles of clothing which I do not well recollect, only a new suit of country linen, an old suit of coarse drab. Whoever will apprehend and confine him in any jail in this state, so that I get him, shall receive TEN DOLLARS.
Edmund Thomas. Frankfort, May 12, 1800. 3t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Little North Elkhorn, Fayette county, a black horse two years old past, some white hairs in his forehead, a white spot on his upper lip, both hind feet white, his tail scrag'd, about fourteen & a half hands high, has a 7/8 bell on, appraised to 151.
Thomas Respass. 31st January, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Shelby county, on Flat creek, a bay horse, branded on the nigh shoulder thus O, has some small saddle spots, shod all round, has a bell on with a double buckle, fourteen hands high, appraised to 161.
Bazellia Brown. March 23d.

THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to engage immediately, a COUPLE of WAGGONS , for two weeks, to hale bark-Enquire at his Tan-Yard, on Croft Street, Lexington.
George Heitel.
May 15th.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
and BAIRDSTOWN DISTRICT , to wit. John Bland's heirs and devisees, complainants, against Edward S. Thomas, and Gerrard Briscoe, defendants, In Chancery.
THE defendant Gerrard Briscoe not having entered his appearance agreeable to law & the rules of this court & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3d day of the next July term & answer the complainants' bill, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky news-papers for two months successively, and published at the door of Cox's creek meeting house on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court house of Nelson county.
A Copy. Teste. *jw Ben Grayson, C. C.
CHEAP GOODS.
SAMUEL & GEORGE TROTTER, Have just received from Philadelphia, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, Glass, China and Queens-ware, Bar Iron, Steel, &c. &c. Which, for CASH IN HAND , they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. Lexington, December 25th, 1799.
Territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio.
WAYNE COUNTY, ss. WHEREAS a writ of foreign attachment hath issued from the court of common pleas, for said county of Wayne, returnable at March term 1800, against the lands and tenements, goods, chattels and effects, rights and credits of John Swift of the state of New York, at the suit of Israel Ruland, of Detroit, in said county of Wayne, silversmith, for seven hundred dollars.—Notice is hereby given to the said John Swift, that unless he appears and gives special bail to the action, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the property attached disposed of as the law directs. Peter Audroon, Prothonotary. E. Brust, attr'y. for the plaintiff.
ALEXANDER PARKER,
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and opened at his store in Lexington, opposite the court-house, a LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Queens, China and Glass Ware, Which he will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Lexington, April 1st, 1800.
N. E. In the above assortment, there are the best of Sherry, Port, and Teneriff Wines, the best of Lime Juice, Spirits and French Brandy, likewise Boutique Cloths, Silks and Muslins assorted, Billing Hoes, and cut Nails assorted, Sickles, English & Dutch scythes, Red Wood, Paints and Brushes, sheet Tinn in boxes, Sheet Copper, and Tub-mill Irons.
LANDS TO SELL
At a Reasonable Price, viz.
 1836 3/4 acres, in Montgomery county, bounded on the south by Red river, on the north by Beaver creek, and a branch of Slate, the tract includes the whole Indian creek and its branches which afford many seats for mills, it is well timbered and watered with a great number of never failing springs besides Indian creek, its soil is very fertile fit for cultivation tho' broken, it is intermixed with fine bottoms, with little trouble and a small expence valuable profits out of cultivation may be got in some part of the tract. The title indisputable.  11646 1-3 acres, on the north side of the North fork of Kentucky river about 8 miles above the mouth, running up the river with the meanders thereof 1100 poles when reduced to a straight line, the soil pretty level and rich. The title indisputable.  2367 1-2 acres, on the waters of the North fork of Rock-Castle river, Madison county.  320 acres, in Garrard county on White Oak run opposite the mouth of Hickman creek, the road to Danville crosses the tract N. E. & S. W. about 2-3 of a mile, it is of a very early entry.  418 acres, military land on the bank of Cumberland river joining the town of Clarksville well watered and timbered.  46 town lots and out lots in the said town of Clarksville.  6000 acres, of land in several small grants reserved by the state of Virginia, and confirmed by two acts of Congress, lying on the bank of the river Kaskaskias, near the town of the same name, territory N. W. of the Ohio.  200 acres, military land in the Illinois grant N. W. of the Ohio, 918 poles from the river and opposite 18 miles island which lies about 25 miles above Louis ville, the tract is not far from a flourishing settlement in the grant.  N. B. Negroes, Produce, Merchandize, Lotts & Houses in Lexington, Paris or Danville will be taken in part; a good plantation between Lexington and Mount Sterling will command a profitable bargain for the purchaser of a considerable quantity of said lands. For further information apply to P. D. Robert, High Street Lexington. 
MY dear wife being out of her proper reason, I hereby forewarn any person or persons to have any dealings with her, for I will not answer, nor settle any other contracts, and if any person or persons have my property without my leave I will make an example of them according to law. John Jackson. Clarke county, April 24th, 1800.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Fayette county, near the mouth of Tates creek, a forrel horse, about 14 hands high, 4 years old, branded on the near buttock B, the near hind foot white, a small white streak in his face, shod before appraised to 40 dollars. Lawrence Floutrnoy. November 15th, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS I purchased John Boggs's right of a pre-emption of 1000 acres of land, lying on the east branch of Hutton's fork, adjoining John Virgin's pre-emption, on the north side, beginning 200 poles west of said Boggs's improvement, made in the year 1776, and running at the cardinal points to include his improvement, in the centre of his survey, and being desirous to perpetuate testimony concerning the several calls in the same, have obtained an order from the county court of Bourbon, appointing commissioners under the act of assembly, entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes," said commissioners will meet on the 19th day of May next, at the house of Philad. Ledford's at the improvement, and to continue from day to day until the business shall be done, then and there to do such other things as they may think necessary and the law requires.
James Mason.
April 25th, 1800.
I HAVE just arrived from Philadelphia with a very large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
In addition to those remaining on hand. From the terms on which those GOODS were laid in, they can be sold on as low, (if not on lower terms) than any ever imported into this state.
For sale also, a general assortment of LAW, HISTORY, DIVINITY, AND SCHOOL BOOKS.
WRITING PAPER of the best quality, with WAFERS, QUILLS, SLATES and SLATE PENCILS.
An elegant
COACHEE
WITH PLATED HARNESS, also for sale. WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, Dec. 27, 1799.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.
THOSE indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to discharge their respective accounts. Those who neglect to comply with this notice previous to the 20th of next month, are informed that suits will be commenced against them without discrimination. Robert Barr. March 12, 1800.
March 12, 1800.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
LONDON, March 3.
One of our cutters on the Yarmouth station on Monday last looked into the Elbe, but could not approach the coast, the navigation being wholly interrupted by the ice.
We have received the Paris papers to the 25th ultimo inclusive. The accounts they bring of the destination of the Russian army are very contradictory; the Vienna Court Gazette of the 8th says, however, that nothing positive was then known of the destination of these auxiliaries which seems to prove that the late report of the Russians marching again to the Rhine was unfounded.
The emperor of Germany has at last acknowledged the rights of the king of Sardinia. Letters from Genoa mention, not only the admission of his officers to the civil government of Piedmont, but the troops of that State now occupy Tortona, Alessandria, and the other fortresses.
The Consuls were installed in their new residence at the thuilleries, on the 19th, with great pomp. On the 21st Buonaparte received all the foreign ambassadors and afterwards entertained them at dinner.
The chief Consul continues to make it the great object of his policy to conciliate men of all opinions, and to banish all distinctions of party. Almost all the victims of the 18th Fructidor, who were recalled have been restored to the full right of citizens. Even Camille Jordan, who was generally considered as a royalist, is permitted to return to France and is to be placed under the superintendence of the police at Grenoble.
The French papers affect to doubt the truth of the report that the elector of Bavaria was to hire out troops to this country; but ministers doubtless are better acquainted with his intentions.
There is no material intelligence from either of the theatres of war, except that the army of the Archduke Charles has been set in motion, and is on its march towards the Rhine. The campaign in that quarter may be shortly expected to commence. The only article from Italy worthy of notice is that the Austrians have began to withdraw themselves from the Genoese territory, in consequence of the scarcity of provisions in that quarter.
DUBLIN, February 15.
"Violent resolutions are all the fashion. It was yesterday resolved, at a public meeting, to associate against the use of British manufactures: and some passionate manufacturers declared they would give up business and discharge their work-
men: so that we are like to go naked the ensuing summer: but all this appears to me the last effort of impotent rage.
NEW-YORK, April 12.
INTERESTING!
This morning arrived here in 8 weeks from Cadiz, the ship Reserve. The next day after she sailed, she was boarded by an English lugger, and treated politely—a day or two after was ran along side of by two French privateers; but as the Reserve was not armed, they suffered her to pass.
By this vessel we are informed, that several American vessels have been cleared at Cadiz, from the circumstance of their not being armed when taken.
April 24.
Mr. Gore & Mr. Cabot, American commissioners for settling mercantile debts, arrived here yesterday in the Packet, from London—We are informed they bring out important dispatches for government, and they proceed with them this morning to Philadelphia. It is expected that a final & satisfactory adjustment of this interesting business will speedily take place.
Mr. Sack of London, and Mr. Lisle, jun. of Philadelphia, also came passenger in the packet.
BOSTON, April 14.
Under the Hamburg date of the 4th of Feb. we find the following articles; "The intelligence is at length confirmed that the Russian troops have, in consequence of the differences existing between Austria and Russia, received orders to return home. This event has caused considerable anxiety throughout Germany, and England is the only power that will be in a state, after the re-establishment of the usual communication, to effect once more a change in the determination of the emperor Paul,—Russia and England are on such terms of reciprocal friendship, that every thing may be boded from the interference of the latter.
"By the comments on this article, in the London papers, the fact appears substantiated, that the emperor Paul waits to be coaxed by Great Britain, before he will again cordially take his brother of Austria by the hand. This circumstance, however, has not abated the commanding tone, which the British ministry have assumed."
Mr. Pitt has given notice he shall require a loan of 21,000,000. sterling.
A report was current in Liverpool at the time of the sailing of the John Adams that the American envoys to France, had arrived at Paris; had been cordially received; and that in consequence, orders had been issued for the release of all Americans confined in France. This Liverpool report is entirely groundless. Our envoys were at Burgos in Spain, on the 10th of February; which is 770 miles from Paris. Having stated this geographical fact, we need give no other reason for contradicting the article. We have no doubt, as a preparatory measure, the French consul has set our prisoners at liberty.
PHILADELPHIA, April 14.
A letter from Bourdeaux, dated Dec. 26, says, "the privateers from hence have strict orders not to touch an American."
April 25. [OFFICIAL.]
A letter from the American Consul at Cadiz, dated the 5th of March, 1800, to the Secretary of State, announces a Proclamation of the King of Spain, declaring the port of Gibraltar in a state of blockade. The following is a translation of the Proclamation, as printed and published at Cadiz on the 28th of February last.
BLOCKADE OF GIBRALTER.
His Catholic Majesty, desirous of lessening as far as possible the injuries resulting to the nation by the shameful trade carried on by many of his subjects with the garrison of Gibraltar, by means of neutral vessels, and availing himself of the right of making reprisals on the enemies of his crown, who have declared the ports of Cadiz and St. Zucar in a state of blockade:—His Majesty is therefore pleased to order, that from this day the garrison of Gibraltar shall be considered as blockaded, and that in consequence thereof, all neutral vessels bound to that port shall be considered as lawful prizes.
Published for the information and government of this city and neighborhood. Cadiz, 28th of Feb. 1800.
RICHMOND, April 29.
This days Examiner exhibits a statement of the elections in several counties in this commonwealth, which took place on Wednesday last. It appears that many important changes have occurred, and,
as far as our intelligence extends, they have been in every instance in favor of the republican interest. There is every reason to believe the majority of the next session of the general assembly will be much larger than the last.
The editor will not forego the satisfaction of congratulating his countrymen, and the friends of constitutional law, liberty, economy and peace, throughout the Union, on an event so auspicious to the virtuous and honorable cause in which they are engaged. The hour of success approaches. The triumph of republicanism is at hand. The powers delegated by the federal constitution, will be restrained within the limits prescribed by the constitution itself. The press will regain its violated rights, the army will melt away, the "stupendous system" of the common law will vanish like the "baseless fabric of a vision" and leave not a wreck behind," senatorial tyranny will be restrained, grand committees will be humbled in the "dust and ashes," and under the guidance of a wise and patriotic administration, we shall soon be a free, a happy, and an united people.
This language is not the result of enthusiasm. It is dictated by a sincere conviction, that the election of Mr. Jefferson to the office of chief magistrate, an event which seems every day more probable, will effectually remove the internal evils, of which we now complain, and check the progress of those false and dangerous principles, under the influence of which so much alarm has been excited, and so much mischief has been actually committed.
There can be no doubt that a great and momentous revolution is at this instant taking place in the sentiments of the people of the United States. The minds of men are now almost constantly employed in contemplating the great principles of government and national policy, and it begins to be generally believed, that debts which every year grow larger, taxes which every year become heavier, embassies to countries with which we have no concern, numerous armies which have no enemies to fight, and large bodies of officers who have no men to command, are evils which do not necessarily result from political institutions. In the state of Virginia these subjects are well understood, and the public opinion seems to be irrevocably formed. The legislature traduced, insulted and abused, have pursued their course with unshaken firmness, patience and moderation, and by refuting the arguments, have disappointed the malice of their enemies, and greatly increased the number of their friends. The editor takes pleasure in repeating, that the calm and dignified language of the Report, has rendered the most essential service to the republican cause. It has not been answered: it can never be answered. Its influence is gradually extending to every part of the Union, and every day furnishes an accession of strength and numbers to that party, of which the Author is one of the most illustrious members.
(C I C U L A R.)
The Philadelphia Medical society , desirous of increasing the stock of useful medical knowledge, have determined to offer a Medal of the value of sixty dollars, for the best dissertation in answer to the following questions: "what are the effects of the following medicines upon the human body, especially upon the pulse, viz.—Hyocyamus niger (Black Henbane) Datura Stramonium (Thorn Apple), Conium Maculatum (Hemlock), Camphor, Amber, Musk, Digitalis Purpurea (Fox-glove,) Scilla, Maritima (Squill) Rhododendron, Maximum (an indigenous American plant called Mountain Laurel), and the principal preparations of Lead."
Dissertations on this subject competing for the prize and written either in English French or Latin languages, must be forwarded (post paid) to the "Secretary of the Philadelphia medical Society on or before the first Saturday in February 1802. To each of the dissertations a motto must be put on the back of the sealed letter, containing the name of the author. All the dissertations excepting that to which the prize shall be adjudged, will be returned to any place that may be directed, with the letters which accompanied them unopened. Thus the names of the unsuccessful candidates will be known to those only to whom they may themselves communicate them.
Philadelphia March 1, 1800.
*** Printers in the United States are requested to publish the above advertisement two or three times.
WINCHESTERS, DIALOGUES ON UNIVERSAL RESTORATION,
For sale at this Office, Price 3s.

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ANECDOTE.
A ruined debtor, having done his utmost to satisfy his creditors, said, "gentlemen I have been extremely perplexed till now, how to satisfy you—but having done my utmost endeavor, I shall leave you to satisfy yourselves."
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the plantation of John Fowler, one mile from Lexington, about the 25th April, two bright bay horse colts; one three years old next fall, the other one year old this spring, neither of them docked or branded, nor a white spot about them. Any person who will bring the said colts to the said Fowler's plantation, or give the subscriber, living at said Fowler's, information to be may get them, shall receive the above reward.
Henry Ball. 8th May, 1800. 3t
NOTICE.
W. Fall meet at the house of Baylis Grigsby, in Bourbon county, on an eastwardly branch of Hutton, on Friday the 23d day of May next, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, under the act of assembly entitled "an act to reduce into one, the several acts to ascertain the boundaries of, and for proceeding lands," and from thence to proceed to an improvement made by John Virgin, in the year 1776, in a pre-emption of one thousand acres of land, in order to take the depositions of witnesses, to establish the said improvement, and the special calls in the entry made thereon, in the name of said Virgin, and to do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and in conformity to the said recited act.
Baylis Grigsby, William Mallory. Bourbon county, April 24d, 1800.
NOTICE
To all whom it may concern, that we, or one of us the subscribers, will attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Boone county, at the Big Bone Lick, on the tenth day of June next ensuing the date hereof, if fair, if not, the next fair day, and proceed from thence to the survey made on the following entry, viz "July 3d, 1787, John Crittendon, assignee of George Calmes, Meredith Helm, Thomas Berry, and William Wamack, enters 493 acres, upon a treasury warrant, on the first creek entering into the Ohio, above Big Bone creek, where the road crosses the said creek, leading from the Big Bone Lick, near the mouth of Big Miami, about eight or ten miles from the said lick, including the said road and bottom—beginning at the lower end of the said bottom, running up on both sides of the creek, parallel to the general course of the same, at the distance of 100 poles therefrom, on both sides for quantity"—In order to take depositions to perpetuate testimony respecting the special calls in said entry, and to do such other acts as are necessary and agreeable to law, for establishing the same, and to adjourn from day to day until it is completed.
Julius Blackburn, John Crittendon, A. Buford. April 29th, 1800.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE STAND FOR A TAVERN OR STORE, AND PLANTATION, containing 150 acres of Land, lying six miles from Lexington, on the Hickman road. There is a framed house, 22 by 28 feet, a framed barn, 24 by 36 feet, smoke-house and other out houses; 250 bearing peach trees, and a small apple orchard; 14 acres of good meadow, and 10 of pasture; about 70 acres of cleared land. An indisputable title will be given, it being part of Gen. Stevens's survey of military land. For terms, apply to the subscriber, on the premises.
8t Jasper Shovell. I will take one half the value of the above tract, in Lands in the North Western Territory, between the Sciota and Little Miami. I. S.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, ss.
PARIS DISTRICT, March term, 1800. John Roberts, complainant, against Edward Ford, defendant, In Chancery.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of 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 third day of the next June term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in the Kentucky Gazette, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house in Bourbon, and another posted at the front door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Paris, some Sunday immediately after divine service. W Gtp A Copy. Teste, L. H. Arnold, D. C. B. D. C.
LAWSON M'CULLOUGH, TAYLOR.
TAKES this method to inform his friends and customers, that he has removed his shop from Main street, to High street, in the same house where he formerly carried on his business, and as he keeps a number of hands constantly employed, those who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done on the shortest notice, and in the neatest and best manner. Lexington, 9th April, 1800.
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE GENERAL INSTRUCTOR:
OR THE Office, Duty & Authority, OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, SHERIFFS, CORONERS & CONSTABLES, IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY;
With precedents suited to every case that can possibly arise in either of those offices, under the laws now in force, with references to the laws out of which they do arise.
There will be given in this work, upwards of 200 Precedents; consisting of Forms of Attachments Bonds in Special Cases, Bail, Challenges, Charges Executions, Examinations, Informations, Inquests, Indictments, Judgments, Mittimus, Oaths Records, Recognizances, Subpenas, Warrants &c. together with the Explanation of several Writs and Law Terms. To which will be added, Maxims & General Rules, Actions & Remedies.
CONDITIONS.
 I. The work will be executed on a neat type, and good paper, and will extend to between 250 and 300 pages, and bound in boards.  II. It will be put to press as soon as 500 copies are subscribed for; and finished within three months thereafter.  III. The price to subscribers will be two dollars: one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the remainder on delivery of the work. The price to non-subscribers will be two dollars and a half.  IV. Those who subscribe for twelve copies; or who shall procure twelve subscribers, and be accountable for the money, shall be entitled to one copy gratis. 
JOHN BRADFORD.
FOUR DOLLAR REWARD. FOR apprehending, bringing home, or securing in jail, a Mulatto Man, named PHIL, formerly the property of Mr. Innis Brent, of Lexington. He has been caught once or twice, since he left home and has made his escape—he is lurking about in the neighborhood of this place.
Richard Higgins, near Lexington.
FOR SALE,
FIVE HUNDRED acres of land on the waters of Slate, or Lulubulgrud, in Clarke county. Also 295 acres near the above. 400 acres on Green river, about 16 miles from Lincoln court house. About 300 acres Big Brush creek, Greene county. About 400 acres on and near the road from Harrodsburg, to Frankfort, near Grays Horse Mill—For terms apply to the subscriber, in Jessamine county.
45 Samuel M c Dowell. April 9th, 1799. tf
MR. BRADFORD. YOU will inform the public whom it may concern that I have business of importance in Virginia that will require my absence for a few months. I have authorized my son Amos Edwards, to collect my debt—and with Will am Clark etc. to sell several species of valuable property, in order to raise money to settle with my creditors, whose accounts are not fully paid up.
John Edwards sen. 6th April 1800.
GINSENG.
WANTED to purchase a few thousand pounds of clean, dry and well picked GINSENG.—Apply at the store of John Jordan jun.
Who has for sale several valuable tracts of LAND in this state—also in the Territory North West of the Ohio. Lexington, 3d February, 1800.
READY FOR THE PRESS,
And will be published as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be procured.
THE ADVENTURES AND VOYAGES OF THE FRENCH EMIGRANTS, In the course of the REVOLUTION.
Translated from the French, By A LADY. THIS work, throwing a strong light upon some of the events of the revolution, seems to us to be impartial, and bears the character of truth, together with the entertainment of a novel. Its utility will be acknowledged by all the friends of Liberty, even in the present situation of affairs in France.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this paper, at two dollars per annum, paid in advance, will be received at the following post offices, viz. in Frankfort by Mr. Daniel Bradford—in Harrodsburg, by Mr. George Martin—in Danville, by Mr. Josiah Moore—at Bairdstown, by Mr. James E. Vinn—and at Washington, by Mr. E. Harris—who are also furnished with the accounts of those who papers have been lodged in their respective offices, and are hereby authorized to receive payment. JOHN BRADFORD.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, THAT excellent stand at the corner of Main and Cross streets, Lexington, known by the name of the old court-house. The house is two story, with two rooms on each floor, 18 feet square, with a fire-place in each; also two good dry cellars 18 feet square. For terms apply to the printer, hereof.
WAR DEPARTMENT, March 12, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1800, to the 30th day of September 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein-after mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the 1st day of January, in the year 1800, to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein-after mentioned, viz.
First. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Oswego; at Niagara; at Pittsburgh; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Piqueton and Lorain's stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river, to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Quatanon, on the river Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.
Second. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio, to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky, and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South-West Point; at Tellico Block House; at St. Stevens, or other fort or post on the river Tombigby, and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee, and within the boundary of the United States.
Third. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Point Petre; at Colerain; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee & Altamaha, & at all other places in the Creek nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnston; at Fort Pinckney; at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina.
Fifth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.
Sixth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk; at Portsmouth; at Kempville; at Charlottesville; at Winchester; at Staunton; at Richmond; at Alexandria; at Leesburg; at Fredericksburg; at Carter'sville; at Harper's Ferry, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of Virginia.
Seventh. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M c Henry; at Baltimore; at Annapolis; at Frederickstown; at Leonardtown; at Hagerstown; at Bladensburg; at Georgetown; at Easttown; at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.
Eighth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin; at Philadelphia; at Darby; at Lancaster; at Wilkesbarre; at Reading; at Bristol; at Yorktown; at Carlisle; at Lewistown (Mifflin county); at Bedford; at Greensburg; at Washington; at Easttown; at Wilmington; at Christiana; at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania & Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Ninth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack; at Elizabethtown; at New Brunswick; at Burlington; at Woodbury; at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey.
Tenth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West Point; at Flushing; at Haerlem; at West-Chester; at Poughkeepsie; at Kinderhook; at Stillwater; at Newburg; at Albany; at Conesjoharie; at Cherry-Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Eleventh. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford; at Hebron; at New London; at Brooklyn; at Weyandam; at Litchfield; at Guilford; at New Haven; at Fairfield; at Danbury; at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut.
Twelfth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's point; at Newport; at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland, in the District of Maine; Gloucester; Cape Ann; Salem; Marblehead; Boston; at Springfield; at Uxbridge; and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.
Fourteenth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth; at Exeter; at Windsor; at Bennington; at Rutland; or at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of New-Hampshire and Vermont.
The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boulted indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soap, at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac; Detroit; Niagara; and Oswego; for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the
commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of delivering the supplies to the troops, and at all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable character and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War
FRESH GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
HAS just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening for sale, in the brick house, lately occupied by Mr. A. Hare, a handsome, and very general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Among which are the following articles:
 Superfine cloths, Fine and coarse do. Serveymeres, Flannels and Coatings, Blankets, Velvets, Thicksets, Corduroys and Fustians, Hair Cloth stuffs, Brown and white Irish Linens, Calicoes and coarse muslins, Fine Jacobet do. Plain, striped and tambores do. Book and Jacobet handkerchiefs, Fashionable Ribbons, Family & school Books, Menaments and spelling books, Dictionaries, Morle's Universal Geography—2 vols. Do. Americando. 1 vol. Do. do. and Universal abridged, taunter's embassy, Scott's Gazetteer, American do, Scott's Lessons, Faplin's and Mills' Farriers, Copper Tea Kettles, London Pewter, Weavers', tweeping and scrubbing brushes, Cloth and furniture do. Writing paper, Slates, Quilland Wafers, Girth, spring and straining Webs, Plated and tinned stirrup irons, Do. do. Bridle Bits, and Furniture, A general assortment of cutlery, Desk and bureau furniture, Carpenters' Adze, new Augers, Hand, pannel, dove tail, saw, lock and key hole saws, Pitt, mill and croicut do. Crowley Steele, sheet Iron and sad Irons, Nails and Brads assorted, Tea, Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf, white, Havana and Molovado sugars, Pepper and spices, Annotto Root, Brimstone, Copperas and Logwood, Cotton, Wool and Hatters' Cards. Also, a few excellent double and single triggered Rifle Guns. 
All which will be sold at reduced prices for ready money only.
N. BURROWES.
N. B. N. BURROWES requests those indebted to come forward and make payment, or close their accounts, by giving their notes. No further notice will be given. tf
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT, ss. February term 1800.
David Davis, complainant, against John W. Hunt, David Duncan jun. Joseph Allen, John M. Price, & Bert Morgan, defendants. In Chancery.
T appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Bert Morgan is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered that he appear here on the third day of our next July term, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively another posted at the door of the court house in Mason county, and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington.
A Copy. Teste, Francis Taylor, C. W. D. C. *6s
NOTICE,
I shall attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, under an act entitled "an act to reduce into one the several acts for ascertaining the boundary of and for proceeding lands," on the 16th day of May, at the house of Harmonious Alkire, in the county of Bourbon, and on Hudson fork, then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses, respecting the special calls of an entry of 1000 acres, made in the name of Rezin Virgin, and pre-emption warrant, on the 31st day of October, 1786, then and there to do such other things respecting the premises as may be thought necessary, and agreeable to law.
Charles Smith, jur. for Rezin Virgin.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Hickman road, Fayette, county, five miles from Lexington, a forrel mare, about seven years old, a blaze face, the right hind and fore feet white, no brands perceivable, about thirteen hands high, appraised to twenty dollars.
Also a bay mare, blaze face, about ten years old, some white hairs in her mane, branded thus S S, on the near buttock, with foal, about fourteen and a half hands high, appraised to 40 dollars.
Patrick Vance. April 15th, 1800.
JOHN CLAY, HAS JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE,
IN the house formerly occupied by Mr. Robert Barr, opposite Messrs Samuel and George Trotter's, which he will sell on low terms for Cash or Country Produce, viz. Tobacco, Hemp, and Good Clean Wheat, delivered at any of the merchant mills in this county or in Woodford. He will purchase BEES-WAX & TALLOW, For which he will give one half Cash. Lexington, December 3d, 1799.