The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-06-04 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMB. XXXIX.]
S A T U R D A Y, JUNE 4, 1796.
[VOL. IX.]
To the PRINTER OF THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
SIR, THE public attention seems to be pretty much excited by the present situation of this country, with regard to our chief magistrate. The questions arising out of the constitution, are certainly curious and interesting;—and I think it is only acting the part of a good citizen to endeavour to throw any light upon them. For my own part, I feel the more disposed to offer some reflections on the subject, because I think I can do it with impartiality. Attached to no party, impressed with respect for both of the gentlemen who have pretensions to the office; I am unconscious of any bias on my mind; I have no adversary to oppose, no friend to advocate exclusively of others. Those parts of the constitution which particularly fall under our view, are the twelfth and the twenty-fourth sections of the first article. With respect to the twelfth section, it seems to be sufficiently intelligible, and I am not at present aware of any foundation for an opinion different from that which is given in your last Gazette by Mr. Breckinridge. If the electors have acted inconsistently with it; their conduct, I have thought, must have been owing rather to an inattention to the section than to a misconstruction of it. The twenty-fourth section does not appear to be so free from ambiguity. It says: "No senator or representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, or for one year afterwards, be appointed to any civil office under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during the time such senator or representative was in office." In order to determine the meaning and operation of this clause of the constitution; it is necessary to ascertain the precise import of the word appointed . Was it meant to be confined to appointments made by the governor? or will it apply to appointments made by the people, by the assembly or by the electors?
In common use, the words appoint and elect are certainly not opposed to each other. The former may be considered as a generic term, the latter as a specific one.
To elect is to appoint under particular circumstances. It is (as the etymology of the word indicates) to choose one from and out of two or more. But when you speak of appointing a person to an office, the expression you adopt does not allude to any preference given him above another. So that tho' every election is an appointment; yet every appointment is not an election. It is however very common, in political language, to apply the word elect to popular appointments, reference being had to plurality rather in the electors than in the candidates; but the word has by no means been thus appropriated with sufficient uniformity, to establish this application of it to the exclusion of its original & proper meaning, or to countenance the doctrine that an election can mean nothing but a choice made by many, and that an appointment must imply a choice made by one. Judging, then, of the clause which I have quoted according to the common import of the language which it uses, we must suppose that it contemplated the appointment of a governor as well as all other civil appointments. The only question, therefore, which remains, is whether there be in the constitutional instrument itself, that precision in the application of the word in oth-
er instances, which absolutely fixes and confines its import? If we take the constitution into our hands with the view of resolving this doubt, we shall probably at first hesitate what idea to form; though I am persuaded that a careful examination of it will enable us eventually to draw a satisfactory conclusion. When in many instances we observe (as we may do in art. II. sec. 8, 16 and 17—art. VI. sec. 1) that persons chosen by the governor or are said to be appointed , whilst those who are chosen by the people are said to be elected , and that in the case of sheriffs (art. VI. sec. 1) the terms chosen and appointed , are apparently used in contradistinction to each other; we may be disposed to fall into the opinion that the 24th section above quoted was merely designed to guard against abuse of executive power, without being intended to put any restriction upon the judgment and discretion of the electoral assembly. But, on the other hand, when we remark that the place for convening the legislature, which was to be determined by an election, is said to be appointed for the purpose (art. I. sec. 12) that every court (though consisting of a plurality of members) is directed to appoint its own clerk, and that the state treasurer is to be " appointed by the joint ballot of both houses " (art. VI. sec. 4 and 7); when, I say, we remark this indiscriminate use of the same expression, it is impossible to imagine that every word in the constitution has been so carefully selected and so deliberately weighed, as must be supposed by the opinion that the phraseology adopted in the 24th section pointedly alludes to executive appointments & not to those of a more popular complexion. The fact is, that the expression was borrowed from the federal constitution; but in the federal constitution the exclusion of a senator or representative from any office which he was concerned in creating or increasing the emoluments of, extends only to the time for which he was elected, so that the difficulty which in Kentucky we have already experienced, can very rarely arise in the government of the United States; a circumstance which rendered a studied precision with regard to this particular word far less necessary. Nor, indeed, does it appear that the word appoint has a more restricted signification in that instrument, than it has in common use; for in art. II. sec. 1, it is directed that "each state shall appoint a number of electors," &c. & no one will dispute that these appointments were expected to be made, not by the governor, but by a popular election.
Upon a review of every circumstance therefore, which will tend to elucidate the disputed clause; upon reflecting that according to the common acceptance of the terms an election is an appointment—that the constitution of this state has not uniformly used the words in a more confined and definite sense—that the expression was not purposely selected as peculiarly appropriate, but was borrowed from the Federal constitution, which (having otherwise obviated the difficulty we labour under) did not demand the same accuracy—and that the federal constitution itself has evidently used the word in question in the general sense which is warranted by common acceptance;—Upon taking all these circumstances under consideration, I feel myself carried into the opinion that the electors are confined in their choice of a governor, to such persons as were neither senators
nor representatives, at the time his salary was increased. As to the expression " civil office ," no doubt, I conceive can be entertained as to its meaning; for, not to insist upon the universal acceptance of the term; the constitution itself, in the third section of the fourth article, hath spoken of the governor as a civil officer.
Here our enquiry may seem to be at an end. Impartiality, however, if we be governed by its dictates, will lead us some steps farther. Is the office of governor a civil office? and is not the office of senator likewise? Their powers and duties are evidently, in some prominent features the same. Civil persons, are, according to the definition of lawyers, all persons except ecclesiastical, military and maritime persons. Civil offices then must include all public employments which do not belong to one of these departments. Even the members of the house of representatives, and the electors of the governor and senate cannot be fairly excluded from the operation of this act; and as the salaries of those officers were augmented by the last general assembly; none of the members of that assembly were constitutionally eligible to either of those departments in the present year. It is true that an express provision respecting an increase of the salary of the members of assembly is made in the 23d sec. of the first article; but it is to be remembered that a similar provision is made respecting the governor in the sixth sec. of the second article;—and it would indicate a bias on the mind by no means compatible with a free and resolute pursuit of truth, to shrink from the consequences of an argument in one instance, whilst its full force is admitted in another of a similar complexion. Nothing certainly but the popular acceptance of the term " civil office ," together with the circumstance of the constitution's no where using the word appoint when speaking of elections by the people themselves, can plead in favour of restricting the application of the clause to the elections to the executive and senatorial departments. But I should fear that this foundation is not sufficiently solid and stable to support a weighty argument.
It would be easy to swell the list of disqualifications created by this famous 24th section: but I shall at present content myself with observing, that the appointment of any members of the last assembly (if any such have been appointed) to offices created by that assembly, as for example, the office of commissioner for opening the road to Cumberland gap or for granting relief to the settlers on Green river, was clearly unconstitutional. But these illegal acts amidst others of so much greater magnitude, are certainly venial and will probably be overlooked:—whilst interest and ambition will eagerly step forward to avail themselves of those irregularities which are connected with more momentous objects. Let not the quiet citizen, however be disturbed: let not any imaginary prospect of confusion rouse him from his tranquility. Some remedy will no doubt be found.
It is true, the present situation of affairs may occasion some altercation among the lawyers,—some debates in the legislature, and may possibly be the occasion of adding another sheet to the next acts of assembly: but the evils, I trust, will extend no farther, and it will not be felt that government has lost any thing of its patriotism or
its energy.
As to the electoral assembly; should our reasonings be conclusive as they respect that body; still, the discovery of any error in the elections of its members, will now be productive of no effect. They have now discharged their functions: and it is an established maxim that the vote of a member who held his seat in consequence of a false return, does not invalidate the proceedings of the body. As to the three branches of the legislature, a law of the second session, has pointed out a mode of determining contested elections,—tho' some doubts, indeed, have been entertained as to the constitutionality of that law. It is probable, too, that some cases may occur on the present occasion for which that law makes no provision, in determining which reference must be had to precedents taken from the government of Great Britain, not, (as Mr. Giles justly observes) because they are of binding force in this country, but because that is the only systematic representative government of which we have any knowledge; and because many of our political regulations in the organization of our government have been drawn therefrom; and it would be unwise not to follow such of their examples, as have been productive of good effects, particularly in the intricate science of representation. Should it appear that any disqualified persons have been returned, to whom no other candidates were opposed, such elections may, according to the practice of the house of Commons be declared void, and a writ must be issued for a new election. But where there was any competition, the candidate who had the next greatest number of votes, becomes the legal member. Such votes as were given to an ineligible candidate are to be considered as thrown away. The practice of Parliament has established this doctrine.
In the year 1715, in the case of the election for the borough of Malden, Serjeant Comyns who had 213 votes having refused to take the oath of qualification; it was resolved that Mr. Tuffnell, who had but 168 votes was duly elected. Again in 1717, in the case of the election for the town of Bedford, Mr. Ongley, holding an office in the customs, was declared by the house to be incapable of sitting in Parliament, and Mr. Olibar, who had but about half as many votes, was declared to be entitled to the seat.
The same line of proceeding was observed in the case of Wilkes and Lutterell in the year 1769, when in consequence of Mr. Wilkes's being incapable of being elected, it was resolved that Mr. Lutterell ought to have been returned, and ordered that the return should be amended, by inserting his name in the room of Mr. Wilkes's.
It is true that in the contested election for the lower district of Georgia in the year 1791, congress did not admit gen. Jackson to a seat upon gen. Wayne's seat being declared vacant; but it is to be remembered that the latter was not deprived of his seat on account of any personal disqualification, but in consequence of such illegal and corrupt transactions having taken place at the election, as were considered as vitiating the whole proceedings. The case therefore, will not apply to those elections which may be controverted by an unsuccessful candidate, under the 24th section of our constitution.
It was also alledged "that the business before the house was not

to take cognizance of gen. Jackson's right to a seat: it had been no more than to investigate the legality of gen. Wayne's seat, which was now decided in the negative. It was not a contest between gen. Wayne and gen. Jackson, but an enquiry into a return."
It is upon this principle, I conceive, that in cases of unconstitutional returns which have hitherto to come before the assembly of this state, orders have been made for the issuing of new writs. I find nothing, however, to contradict this idea, in the journals of three sessions which I have examined.
Before I conclude, I would wish to observe, that I am not aware what will be the actual operation of the doctrine which has been laid down above. I know not whom it will deprive of their seats, nor whom it will substitute in their places. I have trespassed thus far upon the patience of your readers, merely in the speculative pursuit of truth: and am so little acquainted with the state of the polls in the several counties and in the electoral assembly; that I know not whether there be one single person having any title to a seat in the assembly, whom I should wish to see in the place of the actual possessor. Having neither prejudices nor predilections to gratify; I have written merely in the character of
A CONSTITUTIONALIST.
June 1, 1796
FRESH GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE, Well adapted to the present and approaching season, which he will sell either by wholesale or retail, on very moderate terms for Cash, Beef, Cattle, Bacon, Country Linen & Whiskey.
JAMES MORRISON. Lexington, May 25, 1796.
NOTICE.
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, will attend on the first day of July next, at Bartholomew Fitzgerald's mill, on Mill creek, at the mouth of Williams's run in Mason county, then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses respecting Thomas White's improvement, and do such other act as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
MILES W. CONWAY. BARTHOLOMEW FITZGERALD.
June 3, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Lincoln county, on Dick's river, near Helm's mill, a dark roan Mare, about four feet nine or ten inches high, about nine years old, branded on the near shoulder but not legible, she has been shod all fours, but the shoes much worn, and lost off her fore feet, appraised to 181.
John Sutton.
March 28, 1796.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for Nelson County, at the Court house in Bardstown, on Wednesday the 9th day of September, in the year 1795.
DETER YOUNG Complainant,
against
JAMES MORRISON Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The said Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeably to the act of assembly and the rules of this court—and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the Defendant 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 second Tuesday in February next, and answer the Complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively; and some Sunday immediately after Divine service, at the front door of the Baptist meeting house on Cox's creek.
(A Copy.) Teste
BEN. GRAYSON, C. C.
NOTICE
To all whom it may concern. Shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, on the seventh day of June next, at Daniel Harrison's falling mill in Bourbon county, in order to take the depositions of sundry witnesses to perpetuate testimony respecting certain calls in an entry made in the name of William Forbes for four hundred acres, on Wolf creek, adjoining the Falling Timber, and do such other things as the law directs.
JAMES FORBES,
Assignee of WILLIAM FORBES.
MADRID, February 20.
We are assured that two Englishmen, now here, are charged with powers to treat with France under the mediation of his Catholic majesty. It is added, that whenever preliminaries are signed, all our ships are to be dismantled, except forty.
WARSAW, February 29.
We are assured to-day, that war is immediately to be declared between Russia & the Ottoman Porte. Field Marshal Suwarow has accepted the command of the troops on the Dnieper, and is to have four Generals under him. Field Marshal Romanzo will command a corps near Oczakow.
LEGHORN, March 1.
Insurrection in Sardinia.
A Canon and Curate of Saffari, in Sardinia, who have made their escape from the troubles of that island, gave the following details:—
The people of Clagliari, having massacred the general of the troops, as well as the intendant-general of the Finances, created a Provisional Council of Government. They dismissed all the foreigners in office, and only permitted the troops to remain in the island, who took the oath of obedience to the chief, elected by the people.
They sent deputies to the king of Sardinia, to claim the rights and privileges of the Sardinians.
These deputies having returned dissatisfied with their mission, the people resolved upon a revolution. The Vice-roy was received in truth but he was not suffered to exercise his authority.
The popular Council continued, and still continue to regulate every thing; the inhabitants of the towns, in the interior of the island took up arms, and refused to obey the orders of the Vice-roy. The town of Onatano adopted the same measures; so that the town of Saffari alone remained attached to the ancient government.
The governor, the archbishop & the nobility of Saffari, united to oppose the insurgents, and twice the Duke of Asinara, by dint of money, appeased the popular tumult, which tended to a complete revolution. At length the Lawyer Meddi repaired to Cagliari, and having conferred with the mal-contented, returned to Saffari, and persuaded the inhabitants of the country parts to second his projects.
These inhabitants, to the number of twelve thousand, appeared under the walls of Saffari, and tried to force one of the gates of the town; but being repulsed they laid waste all the neighbouring country.
Nevertheless, the governor, fearing that the people, who had hitherto remained simple spectators, would finish by taking part in the insurrection, proposed to admit the besiegers into the town, and carried his point against the arch-bishop, clergy and nobility. The insurgents were no sooner in the town, than they arrested the governor and the arch-bishop, and sent them to Cagliari.
More than forty families quitted Saffari, and the people adopted the same form of government as at Cagliari. The hopes of the inhabitants who have taken no part in the revolution, rely upon the English, who are to send some regiments on board a ship of the line coming from Leghorn.
BASLE, March 3.
The secretary of his majesty, the Emperor has arrived here, and there has been much speculation respecting the object of his mission:—We are assured that the court of Vienna has accepted the mediation of Prussia for a general pacification; but as it is feared the pretensions of the French republic may not accord with the interests of the belligerent powers, the negotiations must necessarily be drawn into length.
March 9.
I have just learnt the most important news from a correspondent, who informs me exactly of every thing which passes. He writes to me, that Baron D. Ingelkorm, who arrived lately from London, has been for some time in Paris, & is now on his way to Vienna. It is believed that he had some conferences with Mr. Pitt on the subject of peace; the result of which he has made known to the French government.
It is said that Mr. Pitt gave him to understand, that England would consent to the decision of Belgium; but that he insists upon an indemnification for the expences of the war, viz. Borlier, the Cape of Good Hope, and the Dutch establishments in the East-Indies; to which the French government would never accede.
All the rumours respecting the march of a Prussian army towards the Rhine are without foundation. The king of Prussia has too much to fear from the ambitious Catharine to engage in a new war, which would leave him defenceless on the side of Russia.—L'Eclait of the 19th and 20th.
PARIS, March 15.
Letters from Angers of the 16th (March 6) state, that the Chouans have taken the town of Mayence by surprise, and that general Hoche has given orders to arrest and bring to trial, Camus and Lovizi, who commanded the town, and who have been accused by the inhabitants and the constituted authority.
March 21.
A letter from Angers, of the 16th of March, states, that the rebels of La Vendee have made themselves masters of Chalonnnes, which is but three leagues from that city, and have killed the governor.
A letter from Le Chateigneiraic, states the situation of Charette to be critical, and that the Republicans have little doubt of his soon falling into their hands.
LONDON, March 23.
We have received private information that the Chouans, who are in great force at Normandy, lately made an attempt on the town of Lileus; but, after a vigorous attack were compelled to retire. Having however, received reinforcements, they renewed the attack; and the Patriots having in the mean time, been disarmed by the inhabitants, they succeeded in carrying the place.
March 25.
The following sentence is extracted from a speech of Matthieu Dumas, in a debate upon the finances on the sixteenth of March.— "Peace, become sure by our resolution to obtain it, and doubtless near at hand, by the will of the nation to conclude it on terms honorable to all parties; peace will restore this balance."
FALMOUTH, March 22.
Yesterday a privateer of 18 guns, which had done much mischief off our coasts, was sent into Mount's Bay, by the Porcupine frigate. She was seen to take a loaded brig off the land's end, in the morning. Information being given to the Porcupine, she failed immediately in quest of the privateer, and soon came up with her; retook the brig, and soon took the privateer; both which were sent in together.
BOSTON, May 2.
We with pleasure inform the friends of the French Republic and Civil Liberty, that the British troops have been totally defeated with the loss of their camp equipment, artillery and cavalry at LEGHORN, in St. Domingo, and that the celebrated Victor Hughes, who has been so often honoured by aristocratic slander in this country is in great force in Guadalupe.—A few weeks since, he harangued his black troops, who are now all freemen and they swore on the field
to defend their lives, property and liberty to the last drop of blood against the British despot.
Our latest advices from the WEST INDIES, state, that Admiral RAZKER, with the British fleet, and from 8 to 12,000 troops arrived at BARBADOES about the 6th April. The British had sent reinforcements to attack ST. LUCIA, and several other places; the French, however, appear ready and anxious to receive them. The French had captured a valuable transport and sent her into ST. BARTHOLOMEWS—Several others were said to be captured, and hourly expected to arrive. An embargo is put upon all the windward islands. The British take all American vessels from French ports, and send them into TORTOLA and BERMUDA—and all American seamen who have not authenticated certificates.—A bounty of 14 guineas was offered at ANTIGUA April 5, for sailors to enlist—in consequence of which many Americans had entered the British service.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Guadalupe to his friend in Boston.
"You will doubtless have seen in my former letter, how much the army of the Republic continues to distinguish itself in this quarter; it has recently signalized itself in the defence of Leguane, the details of which I shall furnish you as soon as leisure permits; being unable to do it at present as the vessel which carries this is on the point of sailing, and affords only time to inform you that the English were totally defeated the day before yesterday.—We have only to regret 22 Americans who have fallen victims to those monsters but in the heat of the action, our brave soldiers could distinguish no one. Orders have just been issued concerning those Americans who may attempt to furnish the British ports. This measure will furnish us with provisions at a low rate."
NEW-YORK, May 6
Yesterday arrived at this port the Schooner Mermaid. Capt. Taber, from the Mole and North Carolina. Being at the Mole, the Regulus, a British 40 gun ship, sent his boat along side on the 27 March and pressed from on board, his mate SAMUEL WESTON, of New Bedford (Maf.) Capt T. attempted to regain his mate the next day, but was not suffered to go on board the Regulus. Several other Americans were pressed from other American vessels, by said ship at the same time. It is worthy remark, that Capt. T. was from this city, with a load of lumber for the British (governmental) account.
Extract of a letter from an American Captain at Cape Nicholas Mole April 3, 1796.
"Yesterday I had one of my men pressed on board the Scorpion sloop of war. They behave like a set of tyrannical rascals here, and Press mares, as well as fore-mast men. There are in this port seven sail of King's ships, which are not half manned: they have determined to take at least 1 man out of every American that arrives whether they have protections or not."
PHILADELPHIA, May 14.
Wednesday last arrived at New-York, the ship James, capt Dickinson, who brings London papers to the 3d of April—By them we are informed of the resignation of Pichegrue as commander of the Rhine armies—That the celebrated Charette has been taken and shot,—That Malacca, and Chinsura (in the East Indies) and its dependencies, have surrendered to the English—That the Dutch fleet has arrived at Bergen, in Norway, to convoy home some East-India ships—that the greatest activity prevails in the naval department of England, and that the orders of the

Spanish court, for disarming a number of the Spanish men of war are, revoked.
RICHMOND, May 4.
On Monday last the corps of artillery, infantry and cavalry, of this city, paraded in honor of the American saint—and upon hearing that the statue of general Washington, which lately arrived from Paris, was about to be brought up from Rockets, they marched down and escorted it with military honors to the capital, which excited emotions of pleasure and gratitude in every beholder.
Lexington, June 4.
By a gentleman from Cincinnati we are informed, that Capt. Shamburgh, aid-de-camp to Gen. Wilkinson, with two dragoons, left Greenville about ten days ago for Detroit and were followed by a company of infantry, in order to take possession of that post.
JAMES GARRARD Esq. who was elected governor on the 17th ult. was qualified, and entered on the duties of his office on the first instant.
From a late London paper.
A morning paper says, Mr. Pitt relinquished the use of powder; we wish for the good of the country, it could be added, and ball also.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
2H HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE in LEXINGTON, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES.
May 27, 1796.
ALL PERSONS
2I NDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SEITZ, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given and no longer.
Lexington, 27th May, 1796.
NOTICE
2C Ommisioners appointed by the court of Scott county, will attend at Mr. Beatty's living on Miller's run, a north branch of the north fork of Elkhorn, on the fifteenth day of June next, then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses, respecting the calls of an entry on settlement right made in my name as assignee &c. for four hundred acres of land lying on said Miller's run; and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law.
May 27, 1796. LEONARD HALL.
NOTICE
2I S hereby given, that I shall on the first day of August next, attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Nelson, in pursuance of the act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands and for other purposes," at the Cane spring in said county, to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses respecting the improvement made by Joseph Irwin in the year 1779. And also the boundaries of a preemption of four hundred acres granted by the commissioners to the said Joseph Irwin, deceased.
JOSEPH IRWIN.
PUBLIC NOTICE
2I S hereby given, that we, John Story, Walter Taylor, James Turley, Nathaniel Ewings, and William Ewings, do claim a preemption of 1000 acres of land, which was granted to John Warford, as assignee of Hugh Sudwell, in Clarke county, on the east side of State creek, including an improvement and a spring known by the name of the Elkhorn spring—Any person claiming land that may interfere with that claim, are notified to attend at the above spring and improvement, on Friday the twenty-fourth day of June next; at which time and place, we shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to perpetuate testimony respecting the several calls in said Sudwell's certificate, with the commissioners, agreeably to a law of this state in that case made and provided.
TAKE NOTICE,
Agreeably to an order of
3B ourbon court, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by said court, at Andrew Kinkead's, about four miles from said court house on Stoner, on Tuesday the 21st of June next, in order to prove the beginning for a thousand acres of land, located and surveyed by John Fleak for James Dupuy, to take the depositions of certain witnesses to establish the said beginning and to do such other acts as the law directs.
JAMES LITTLE.
May 18, 1796.
BOURBON COUNTY.
April Quarterly Court, 1796.
James DuCan and William Thomas, } Complainants
Against
Eli Kennedy, Sophia Kennedy, Washington Kennedy and Ary Kennedy, infants under the age of twenty-one years, Zechariah Wheat and Elizabeth his wife, Josiah Asher and Rebecca his wife, Samuel Hatcher and Julia his wife, and John Kennedy (son of Daniel) heirs and devisees of John Kennedy deceased.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants Zechariah Wheat and Elizabeth his wife, and John Kennedy (son of Daniel) not having entered their appearance herein agreeably to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are no inhabitants of this state: on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that unless the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next June court, and answer the complainants' said bill, that the same shall be taken as confessed; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette three weeks successively, & at the front door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Paris.
A copy THOMAS ARNOLD, C.B.C.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for the County of Hardin, the 23d day of February, 1796.
James Nourse, Complainant,
Against
George James, John Anderson, James Brown, Philip Philips & Ebenezer Osburn, } Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendant George James, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of assembly & the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendant is no inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Tuesday in September next and answer the complainants' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively and published at the house of Mr. John Vertrees two Sundays it being a place of public worship, immediately after Divine Service.
D. MAY C. H. C. Q.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Fayette County, April Quarter Session Court, 1796.
Levi Todd, Complainant,
Against
Elizabeth Ridley, Widow of William Ridley deceased, and James Ridley, Howell Ridley, Henry Willis Ridley, and Mary Ridley, infants, heirs and representatives of William Ridley deceased,
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants not having entered their appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state: therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that they do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the complainants' bill; that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington, some Sunday immediately after Divine service, and at the front door of the court house of this county.
(A copy.) Teste
LEVI TODD, C. Cur.
Take notice,
Agreeable to an order of Bourbon court, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by said court, on Monday 20th of June next, in order to certify the identical spot that was originally called Harrods Lick, about eight miles from Paris, in order to find out where the settlement and preemption of Samuel Henderson ought to run, agreeable to his claim, that other claims adjoining or interfering with said Henderson may be legally ascertained, when and where I shall take the depositions of sundry witnesses to establish the same.
May 18th.
JAMES DUPUY.
TAKE NOTICE
AGREELY to an order of Bourbon court, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by said court, on Monday the twentieth of June next, to prove the beginning marked tree, for a thousand acres of land, located and surveyed for the subscriber, near a spring where Jeremiah Frame now lives, about eight miles from Paris, on the waters of Stoner—then and there to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to establish the beginning and do such other necessary acts as the law directs.
James Dupuy.
May 18, 1796.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED away out of the pasture of Captain Hubbell near Frankfort a handsome dark bay Horie with a snip on the left side of his nose; natural trotter about four-teen hands and a half high, low in flesh, whoever will bring back the said horse shall have the above reward and all reasonable charges paid them by.
ELISHA WINTERS.
April 20.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Fayette County, April Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
ROBERT PATTERSON, Complainant,
Against
NATHAN READ, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeably to an 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—therefore on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the Complainants' bill—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published some Sunday at the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington, immediately after Divine service, and at the front door of the court house in this county.
(A Copy) Teste
LEVI TODD, C. Cur.
NOTICE—On the fourth Friday in June next, I shall attend the commissioners appointed by the court of Harrison county, at a tree marked SM on the south fork of Mill creek, (near the place where John Adams now lives) the beginning of an entry of five thousand acres of land, made in the names of Thomas Holt and Samuel McMillin; then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses respecting the calls in said entry, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law.
SAMUEL McMILLIN.
May 24, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 30th day of June next, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by Shelby court, on Fox run, on the land claimed by William Henton, heir at law to Evan Henton, by virtue of a preemption and settlement, then and there to perpetuate the testimony respecting said preemption and settlement, pursuant to the act of assembly in that case made and provided.
May 24, 1796. WILLIAM HENTON.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
WEBBER & LINTEL
WILL be dissolved the 13th day of July next. All those indebted to them, are requested to pay off their accounts immediately.
THE BAKING BUSINESS will, in future, be carried on by the subscriber, on Crois Street in Lexington.
LAWRENCE LINTEL.
May 13, 1796.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Fayette County, April Quarter Session Court, 1796.
JOHN ALLISON, Complainant,
Against
JAMES PARBERRY & } Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant James Parberry, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an 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 second Tuesday in September next, and answer the complainants' bill—that a copy of this Order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, & published some Sunday at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington immediately after Divine service, and at the front door of the court house of this county.
(A Copy) Teste.
Levi Todd, ruc. C.
Taken up by the subscriber, on Shannons run, Fayette county, a small black mare, ten or twelve years old, about thirteen hands high, a small bell on, branded on the left shoulder and buttock, but not legible, both hind feet white, appraised to $1. 10s.
SAMUEL TAYLOR.
January 14, 1796.
TROTTER & SCOTT,
HAVING sold of their Store, earnestly request all those indebted to them, by Bond, note or open account, to come forward & make immediate payment to themselves or Mr. William Scott, who is authorized to receive, and give discharges. Those who neglect this notice, cannot expect any longer indulgence. They will attend for the above purpose at the house they lately occupied on Main street.
Lexington, April 2, 1796.
BLANK DEEDS
For sale at this Office.
State of Kentucky, ff.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for the county of Fayette on Thursday the 14th day of April, 1796,
REUDEN SEARCY, complainant,
Against
ELBECK, ROSS & Co. and
THOMAS CARNEAL and WALTER CARR, } Defendants.
THE subpoena awarded in this cause being returned executed on the defendants Thomas Carneal and Walter Carr, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the other defendants Elbeck, Ross & Co. are no inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Elbeck, Ross, & Co. do appear at our next September court, and answer the bill of the complainant—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of the presbyterian meeting house in Lexington, some Sunday immediately after divine service.
(A Copy) Teste
LEVI TODD, C. C. Q. S.
WANTED,
By ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
At their store in Lexington, a quantity of Bacon, Whiskey, Hemp and Country Linnen; for which a generous price will be given.
(A Copy) Teste
LEVI TODD, C. C. Q. S.
WANTED,
By ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
At their store in Lexington, a quantity of Bacon, Whiskey, Hemp and Country Linnen; for which a generous price will be given.
(A Copy) Teste
LEVI TODD, C. C. Q. S.
Fayette county—April Court of
Quarter Sessions, 1796.
Walter Carr, complainant,
Against
William Pawling, John
South, Henry Garrett,
Thomas Johnson & Daniel Callahan, } Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants Henry Garrett, Thomas Johnson and Daniel Callahan, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are no inhabitants of this state, therefore, on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered that they do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the bill of the complainant;—that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively; published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in the town of Lexington, some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court-house of this county.
(A copy) teste,
LEVI TODD. C. C.
NOTICE:
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country; and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator.
Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P.S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid,) shall be duly attended to by
THO: CARNEAL
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in
Bourbon county, three miles from the court-house, on Dickerson's run, a bay mare colt, about twelve and a half hands high, two years old, a small white spot on her near fore foot, her mane hangs on the wrong side, long switch tail, appraised to $1.
John Dunmore.
May 6, 1796.

AT THE SIGN OF ANDREW M'CALLA'S APOTHECARY'S SHOP,
NEAR THE STRAY PEN, LEXINGTON, ARE FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING MEDICINES, VIZ.
  QUICK silver  Corrosive sublimate    Aqua-fortis  Calomel    White arsenic  Flake manna    Antimony  Sicily do.    Aloes hepatick  Tip salve    — succotarine  Oil Britis    Altum  — mint    Anderson's pills  — peppermint    Hooper's ditto  — cinnamon    Alliacea  — olive    Æther vitriol  — juniper    Ballam capivi  — rosemary    — fryor  — pennyroyal    — turlington  — anise    — sulphur  — almond    Basilikon yellow  — castor    Bole armena  — amber    Borax  — vitriol    Black bell  — turpentine    Breast pipes  Pepper    Lunar caustic  Burgundy pitch    Commion ditto  Phials assorted    Cannella alba  Rhubarb    Orange peel  Jalap    Cinnamon  Ipecac    Sinaraba bark  Seneca snake root    Peruvian red and pale  Virginian do.    ditto  Columbo    Angustura ditto  Ginger    Caicularia ditto  Contrayerva root    Phial conks  Mezeren do.    Bottle ditto  China do.    Spanish flies  Pink do.    Cochneal  Calamus    Steel dust  Anchusa    Saffron  Gentian    Cloves  Sarsaparilla    Court plaster  Milk of roses    TV bone  Ryan's sugar plums    Celicinth  for worms    Turner's cerate  Spirits turpentine    Dalby's carminative  — harts horn    Lenitive electary  — sal ammoniac    Eu de luce  — nitre dulcis    Imperial essence  — vitriol dulcis    Elicene burgamette  Glauber salts    — lemon  Harts horn do.    Elixir vitriol  Nitre do.    — paragogick  Tartar do.    Verdigrease  Ammoniac do.    Strengthening plaster  Ammoniac crude do.    Drawing ditto  Wormwood do.    Diachalon ditto  Diuretic do.    Camomile flowers  Martis do.    Benzoin ditto  Cattle soap    Sulphur ditto  Windfor do.    Senna  Wash balls    Hiera picra  Dragon's blood    Goofrey's cordial  Brimstone    Allafatida  Santel rubber    Lyrin gum  Sugar of lead    Benzoin do.  — candy    Camboge do.  Spermaceti    Opium do.  Sage patent    Kino do.  Stoughton's bitters    Ammoniac do.  Smelling bottles    Scammony do.  Syringes    Arabic do.  Anis seed    Campfire do.  Stanni pulvis    Guiccam do.  Therica    Dragon do.  Terra japonica    Gold leaf  Tapioca    Galls Aleppo  Tincture    Clyster pipes  Treble mineral    Indigo  Tooth opiate    Ichthiocolla  Tooth brushes    Lapis calaminaris  Urinals    — tites  Clas of antimony    Litharge  Antimonial wine    Lavender compound  White vitriol    Liquid laudanum  Blue do.    Magnesia alba  Vitriolated tartar    Red precipitate  Mercurial ointment    White do.  Corn plaster.  
Twenty Dollars reward.
Run away from the subscriber's plantation in Ennis's settlement, in March last, a Negro Boy, about seventeen or eighteen years old, of a slender make, but remarkable large feet, on one of his hands is a scar caused by a burn, he is of a yellow complexion, his name Britain, but originally called Ned, his dress I have reason to believe is changed. The said boy was some weeks past taken up by a gentleman on the north side of the Ohio river, and made his escape within five miles of my house. Any person who will deliver said negro to me, shall receive the above reward, or have him apprehended so that I get him again, shall receive ten dollars, and all reasonable charges. RO. CLARK, jun. Clarke county, May 24, 1796. tf
Taken up by the subscriber,
Living in Nelson county, near Chapline's fork, Kincheloe's settlement, a black mare, about fourteen hands and a half high, supposed to be fourteen or fifteen years old, both hind feet white, gray in her forehead, a number of saddle spots no brand perceivable, blind in the near eye. Also a black horse colt, one year old last spring, neither cut docked nor branded, a nip on his nose, blind in the near eye, his near hind foot white about half round. The mare appraised to £5. and the colt to £3-10. Robert Barker. December 12, 1795.
Since posted the mare has been discovered to be branded on the near shoulder and buttock M.
FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the same. May 16, 1796. 3w
NOTICE,
THAT the partnership of JAMES CRAIG & Co at Versailles, was by mutual consent, dissolved on the 8th of March last. All persons indebted to said partnership are requested to pay up their respective balances without delay to Elijah Craig jun. who is authorized to receive the same. JAMES CRAIG & Co. May 16, 1796. 3w
I forewarn all persons from taking any assignment on a bond given by me to Elijah Poffon, in the year 1784, and in the month of July or August; which bond called for two hundred and fifty acres of land, on the waters of Jessamine creek, as I have discharged said bond. LEONARD K. BRADLEY. April 22, 1796. 3w
NOTICE all persons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a bond given by me to Francis Howell for ten pounds, payable in Cash or Cattle in the month of June next, and dated the 6th of April, 1796, as I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled by law. URLAH WILSON. Clarke county, May 18, 1796. 3w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Will be given for the delivery to the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, on Cooper's run, of a bay Mare, five years old this spring, about fifteen hands high, branded on the near buttock GW, a small star, the hind foot white, very likely, trotts and paces well, and of high spirit. The above reward will be given if taken out of the settlement, or Five Dollars if in, and delivered to the subscriber. She left me on Saturday the 30th of April. ROGER WILLIAMS, Near Col. John Edwards. 3w
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
the town of PARIS, and county of Bourbon, or raising the sum of 2801 dollars for opening the navigation of the South fork of Licking river.
  1 Prize of 1000 Dollars is 1000 Dol. 1 Prize of 2000 Dol. is 2000 Dol.   2 250 500 1 1000 1000   3 100 300 3 400 1200   6 50 300 1 300 300   8 25 200 6 200 1200   12 10 120 10 100 1000   20 5 100 20 50 1000   120 5 600 240 20 4800   1486 3 4458 800 12 9600   695 6 4170 
For the benefit of the scheme exclusive of 10 per cent. discount upon prizes, 5000 tickets at two dollars each 10000. The prizes will be paid in the town of Paris (only subject to a discount of ten per cent.) twenty days after the lottery is drawn.—Prizes not called for within eighteen months after the drawing is finished, will be considered as donations made to the benefit of the scheme. The Prizes drawn in this lottery, shall be regularly published in the Kentucky papers, and a numerical book, kept in Paris, which may be had examined (gratis) by any adventurer in this scheme. Tickets may be had by applying to any of the undermentioned persons who are appointed, Managers by law; and the drawing shall commence as soon as two thirds of the Tickets can be disposed of.
N. B. The Cheapness of the Tickets with the advantages of the scheme (being not two blanks to a prize) is hoped will entitle it to the patronage of the public. Paris, April 1796. JOHN EDWARDS. HENRY CLAY, by J. Edwards. JAMES KENNEDY. CHARLES SMITH. WILLIAM GARRARD. WM. KELLY, by J. Alexander. WILLIAM BOSWELL. JAMES SMITH.
As there is a report circulating very much to the injury of my character, said to have originated from Capt. William M'Connell, signifying that he had discovered a horse and found a bag in his lane, near his corn house; and that the horse was detained that night, and claimed by me next morning—I therefore think it necessary, in order to justify my conduct in that respect, and remove that scandalous suspicion, to inform the public, that I went to Capt. M'Connell to know if he had certainly been the author of that undeserved reproach; and received from under his own hand the following certificate. ELISHA HADDEN.
I do hereby certify, that I never gave any grounds for such a report as above mentioned, and do defy any person to come forward and make it appear that they ever received any such information from me. Given from under my hand this 30th day of May, 1796. WM. M'CONNELL.
GENEROUS WAGES
Will be given for able-bodied NEGRO MEN, to work at the Iron Works on Slate, where they will receive good treatment. Apply to Mr. John Breckinridge, or to the subscriber. JOHN C. OWENS.
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 LINEN. Lexington, August 10, 179
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of erecting a DUCK and LINEN MANUFACTORY in Georgetown. In three Classes—4000 Dollars by the first, and 3000 the two last.
  CLASS THE FIRST.   1 Prize of 2000 Dol. is 2000 Dol. 1 1000 1000   3 400 1200 3 400 1200   1 300 300 1 300 300   6 200 1200 6 200 1200   10 100 1000 10 100 1000   20 50 1000 20 50 1000   240 20 4800 240 20 4800   800 12 9600 800 12 9600   695 6 4170 695 6 4170   2 of 200 dollars each being 1 for the first and 1 for the last drawn ticket, 26670 2 of 200 dollars each being 1 for the first and 1 for the last drawn ticket, 26670 
1779 Prizes. 3555 Blanks. 5334 Tickets, at 5 Dollars each is 26670 Subject to a discount of Fifteen per Centum.
As every encouragement ought to be given to manufactures in this state, this in particular claims the attention of the public. The many advantages which will arise from manufacturing Duck, must be so forcibly striking to every man of reflection, that the managers think it unnecessary to enlarge on the subject; and the liberal principle upon which the scheme is founded (not two blanks to a prize) will, exclusive of that encouragement, justify the speculative adventurer upon principles of gain. The managers therefore flatter themselves that they will meet with such encouragement in the sales of the tickets as will in a short time justify their appointing and giving public notice when the drawing of the lottery will commence. Tickets may be had by applying in Lexington to Messrs. John Bradford and Alexander M'Gregor, in Frankfort to Mr. George Madison, in Versailles to Doctor Preston, or to J. GRANT, W. HENRY, Managers. J. HAWKINS.
Any person purchasing 20 tickets, shall have a credit until the Lottery is drawn.
Taken up by the subscriber on the head waters of Boon's creek, Fayette county, a sorrel mare, one year old, a large blaze in its face, appraised to forty shillings. Jacob Resor. March 12, 1796.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from Danville, about the 24th or 25th of April last, a dark sorrel Horse, nine years old, about fourteen hands and a half high, a number of saddle spots, short tail, natural pacer, though trots and canters. Whoever delivers said horse to Mr. Hunter, merchant in Danville, or to the subscriber in Lexington, shall have the above reward. Matthew Wiggins. May 19, 1796.
COPPER
And MATERIALS for STELLS FOR SALE. Apply to HUGH MILVAIN. Lexington, May 4, 1796. tf
Taken up by the subscriber, in Lincoln county, a black horse, not branded, about seven years old, thirteen and a half hands high, appraised to £1. Also, a black mare, not branded, near the same height, five or six years old, appraised to £1. Also, a roan filly, about two years old, no brand, appraised to £1. Jeffrey Smith. August 9, 1795.
DELIVERED to my charge on Thursday last, a dark bay Horse nine or ten years old, branded on the near shoulder A, supposed to be stolen. Also, a double fluted saddle and an old bridle, found in the hands of Archer M'Collom, a noted thief. John F. Helges, gaoler. Milford, Madison county.
I AM authorised to sell sundry tracts of military lands on the South side of Green river, and on the North West side of the Ohio, for which a general warranty will be given. Also a considerable quantity of treasury warrant lands lying in various parts of this state. John Breckinridge. Feb. 13 1796.
GEORGE ADAMS,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street, the third door below Cross street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention. January 1, 1796.
HAT MANUFACTORY,
At the corner of Cross and Water Streets.
Where Ladies and Gentlemen can be supplied with Wool or Fur Hats, at a very low rate for the CASH, by ARCHIBALD BROWN. N. B. I want an APPRENTICE to the above business.
I WANT TO PURCHASE
A QUANTITY OF ASHES; FOR which I will give FOUR PENCE CASH per Bushel; & will send and collect them twice a week, from the houses in town. George Mansell. Lexington, January 9. tf
Taken up by the subscriber
about fourteen miles above the mouth of big Sandy upon the Indian shore, a small sorrel horse, two hind feet white, a blaze in his face, some saddle spots, branded on the near shoulder PC, or PG. The owner may have him by proving property and paying charges. WALKER BAYLOR, JOHN HARPER. Lexington, June 2, 1796.
FOR SALE,
CHEAP FOR CASH.
MY HOUSE and LOT in Lexington, situate at the corner of Cross and Short streets. For terms apply to me on the premises. CHARLES SUMPTON. June 1, 1796. tf
FOR SALE, OR TO BE RENTED
FOR one or more years, a House and Lot in the town of Winchester, together with a Tan-Yard—for terms apply to the subscriber in Winchester. ROBERT MCKENNEY. 2wtf
ALL those indebted to DUKE & RIDGELEY, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL COMER, who is authorised to collect all balances due them. B. DUKE. F. RIDGELEY. June 1, 1796.
ALL whom these presents may concern, are requested to notice, that I shall attend with the commissioners of Shelby county, at the house of Mr. Martin Daniel, on Clear creek in said county, on Saturday the 25th of June, 1796, and proceed from thence to the head of a branch of the said creek, which runs in opposite to a cabin built by John Bailey—with said commissioners and witnesses to prove a cabin built by Evan Hinton, and the head of said branch, to which an entry in the name of John Withers and Sarah Vancleave, assignee of James Duncan, for 1000 acres of land; agreeable to an act of Assembly of 1794, and to do such other act as the law directs in such cases. George Marshall. June 1, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber in Lincoln county, a dark brown mare, branded on the near shoulder with F and on the near buttock G and on the shoulder and buttock nearly 9 about thirteen hands one inch high, a small lump on her nose, one foot has been wound between her fore legs, shed all round, about nine years old, appraised to £1. LEWIS MYERS. May 2, 1796. tf
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber in Lexington, on Wednesday the 11th instant, a large bay Horse, about 15 and a half hands high, 4 years old, he has a brand, but not recollected what it is—he has been foundered lately, and his shoes are taken off all round—the effects are to be seen in his feet. Any person who will secure him so that I get him, or deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward, by JAMES MORRISON. tf
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD ON MAIN STREET.