The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-04-18 00:00:00

MACLEAN, POYZER & Co. At the Old Court-House, corner of Main and Cross Streets, have received a new assortment of
Fall & Spring Goods, &c.
Which they are now opening, and will dispose of on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY Produce—such as Whiskey, Country Sugar, Linen, Bacon, Corn, Feathers, Rye, &c. &c. Also the following BOOKS:
 Bibles, Testaments, Spelling books, French and English Grammars, Scott's Lessons, Anecdotes of a little family, Cough's Arithmetic, Croxall's Fables, Little Jack, Prompter, Life of Christ, Watt's Psalms, Life of God in the Soul of man, Magaw's Sermons, Jarrett's do. Watson's Apology for the Bible, Dr. Price's Sermons, Edwards on Redemption, Hervey's Meditations, Brown on Equality, Franklin's Works, Do. Life, Melmoth's Essay, Roubaud's Social Compact, Looker On, 2 vols. Ruth's Eulogium, Paine's Agrarian Justice, Godwin's Political Justice, Watts on the Mind, Cockburn's Collection, American Revolution, Wm. Smith's Constitutions, Laws of the United States, 3 vols. Mill Wright and Millers' Guide, Swan's Architecture, Tiplin's Farriery, Evelina, Camilla, Netley Abbey, Sentimental Journey, Griffith's Letters, Zimmerman on Solitude, Hallyburton, Grips Works, Tom Jones, Triumphs of Temper, Flavel's Husbandry, Political Dictionary. 
ALSO, Pocket Books, Thread Cafes, &c. &c. A Jersey Stage Wagon, in substantial repair, with harness, Lock-chain, &c. complete.
FOR SALE, Several Small Tracts of very Valuable LAND, and of incontestible TITLE, (viz:)
MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. 260 Acres, comprehending three tracts of 120 acres each, adjoining the southern boundaries of an addition to the town of Clarksville, of the eastern bank of the river Cumberland, with a fine spring of water in each of the said tracts. 46 town lots, and out lots, being part of 56 town lots and out lots in the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville.
33 separated out lots of two acres each, being part of 55 out lots, lying on the east side of the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville, reserved for the accommodation of the purchasers of the town lots, during the term of 18 months from November last.
IN THE ILLINOIS GRANT, N. W. TERRITORY. 200 acres, being part of a 500 acre survey No. 126, granted to John Moore, as sergeant of artillery in the Illinois regiment, by a deed of the trustees of said grant.
LANDS LYING NEAR THE VILLAGE KASKASKIA. In the Illinois district, now county of St. Clair, N. W. Territory, granted by court or commandant for the state of Virginia, in 1783.
1440 acres, viz. 960 in 8 grants of 120 acres—480 in 2 grants of 240 acres; joined together on the east side of the river Kaskaskias, opposite the village of the same name.
564 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskias.
3885 ditto, comprehending 10 grants in the year 1784, lying together on the west side of the river Kaskaskias, above and near the village of the same name.
360 ditto, bounded on the north by the aforesaid 10 grants.
Also one lot in the town of Kaskaskias, pleasantly situated near the bank of the river.
For further information apply to P. D. ROBERT. Who has for sale 450 lbs. of very good GUN POWDER. Lexington, April 4, 1798. tf
ALL persons are forewarned from taking an assignment on a bond for two hundred and fifty acres of land on Main Licking, part of John Harris's upper survey of five thousand acres, in Scott county, drawn on John Grant in favor of Benjamin Hallock, bearing date the sixth day of August 1794, and assigned from said Hallock to Nathaniel Ducker, who at the same time gave the said Hallock an indemnifying bond, exonerating him, his heirs and assigns in case the land should be lost, and that the said Grant only is liable. BENJAMIN HALLOCK. April 14, 1798. *31
JOHN JORDAN jun. HAS just arrived from Philadelphia with a LARGE and EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT of MERCHANDIZE; Which he is now opening and will sell whole sale on moderate terms. Lexington, February 18th, 1798.
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the manufactory of tobacco, in all its various branches, equal to any in this state, nearly opposite lawyer Hughes's, on Main street, where he intends to have a quantity ready for sale, wholesale and retail. Those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may be supplied on the shortest notice. A considerable credit will be given, when purchased wholesale, by giving bond with approved security. JACOB LAUDEMAN. Lexington, Jan. 15, 1798. }
Doctor Samuel Brown, BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its VICINITY—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office. He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1795. tf
Mercer county set. February court of Quarter Sessions 1798 Henry Thomas and Catharine his wife, Complainants,
AGAINST Michael Myers, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Michael not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no 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 first day of our June court next to 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 Cane Run meeting house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of this court house. (A copy.) Teste. *9 C. WING, D. C. M. C. Q. S.
Taken up by the subscriber, Lincoln county, one brown mare, twelve years old fourteen hands and a half high, branded on the near buttock but not legible, with a small star in her forehead, shod all round, trots natural, appraised to 91. 10s. THOMAS OWSLEY. January 9th, 1798. †
Taken up by the subscriber, on the waters of Strodes creek, Clarke county, a brown mare, star in her forehead thirteen hands and a half high, four years old, appraised to 91. Also a bay horse, near hind foot white, thirteen hands and a half high, appraised to 91. JAMES YOUNG. December 26th, 1797. †
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, A Likely Negro Woman, WELL calculated for house business.—Cooks, Washes, Sews and Knits well. Apply to the printer hereof.
TROITER & SCOTT, HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope, they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any. Lexington, December 19, 1797.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this Office.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN out of my stable on the 29th of last month, a likely black horse in high order, full 15 hands and a half high, 7 or 8 years old, trots, paces and canters well, a hanging mane and bushy switch tail, short ears, a round narrow face, with a few white hairs in the centre of his forehead, and as well as I recollect, some white on one of his hind feet below the Pattern.—This horse was raised by J. Young on Hickman, and is branded with the initials of his name, on the buttock, but it is not very discernible except when his hair is short.
Stolen also in September from my plantation, a likely bay mare in good order, 10 years old, about 14 hands high, trots naturally, hanging mane, and switch tail, one of her hind feet white, and a remarkable scar around the root of one of her ears, she was with foal, when stolen.—The above reward will be given for said horse and mare; or ten dollars for either, to any person who will deliver them to JOHN BRECKINRIDGE. Fayette, February 12.
JUST IMPORTED, AND TO BE SOLD AT THE SIGN OF ANDREW M'CALLA'S APOTHECARY SHOP, Near the STRAY PEN, Lexington, a variety of FRESH MEDICINE, PAINTS, &c. Among which are, Wolf Bait, Gum Elastic, Lamp Black, Nippie Glaies, Break Pipes, Steel Trunes, Sand Crucibles, Almonds, Tamarinas Curran Jelly, Anchoives. A number of which we will sell much lower than any that has hitherto been offered in this state. February 19, 1798.
Commonwealth of Kentucky. Clarke county to wit: WHEREAS an act passed at the last session of the general assembly of this state concerning the marriage of Elizabeth Jones whereby it is provided that if the said Elizabeth produce such proof to the court of Quarter Sessions for the county of Clarke, or any other court having jurisdiction of the same as that thereupon a jury to be impanelled in said court shall find in substance that John Jones husband to the said Elizabeth, hath deserted her the said Elizabeth, and that he is living in adultery with another woman in the state of South Carolina or any other state (Kentucky excepted,) that then the marriage between the said Elizabeth and the said John shall be dissolved. And in conformity to said act, his writ is to notify the said John to appear before the justices of the court of Quarter Sessions for the county of Clarke, on the fourth Tuesday in April next then and there to answer the said Elizabeth Jones of the plea aforesaid. Witness David Bullock clerk of our said court, this second day of March 1798 and sixth year of the commonwealth. DAVID BULLOCK. *
TAKE NOTICE, That I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Montgomery county under an act of Assembly entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes," on the 23rd day of May next, and if necessary to adjourn from day to day until the business is completed, at the improvement made by Samuel Hunter, on a west branch of Buck lick creek in the said county of Montgomery then and there to perpetuate testimony of certain witnesses tending to establish said improvement and other special calls in a certificate granted by the commissioners to John Tagart assignee, to include said improvement. WILLIAM CAMPER. March 26th, 1798. †
FOR SALE, FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Licking, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. ROBERT BRADLEY. tf
Hughes and Fitzhugh, HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Hagerstown, Washington county, Maryland A LARGE and GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF NAILS, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 20, 1797.
BLAZE, WHO was imported from England in the year 1793, at five years old, by Col Hugh Nelson, of York town, in Virginia, will stand the ensuing season which will commence the 10th day of March, and end on the 10th day of August, at Col. Robert Saunders's tavern, Scott county, 3 miles from Georgetown, and 6 from Lexington; and may cover mares at five pounds each, the season. A promissory attested note, will be required with the mare, for five pounds, payable the 25th day of December ensuing—which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars, if paid within the season. Seven dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door. Young cattle, or good beef cattle, or merchantable hemp, will be received at the market price, if delivered at said Saunders's by the 25th of December, to discharge the 5 pounds. There will be large and excellent meadows, well enclosed for mares from a distance, at 2s. per week. Great attention will be paid to mares, to give general satisfaction, but will not be answerable for escapes or accidents that may happen. BLAZE is a beautiful bay, near seventeen hands high, nicely marked, of uncommon great strength and activity; his figure is given up to be unexceptionable. BENJ. WHARTON.
BLAZE was got by Vandal, his dam by Trenchion, his grand dam by Regulus, his great grand dam by Eastbylake, his great great grand dam by Old Partner, his great great great grand dam by Copto Egyptian, his great great great great grand dam by Woodcock, his great great great great grand dam by Villal's Turk, his great great great great grand dam by Old Hautboy, and out of Trumpet's dam, which was out of a daughter of Doidsworth and Laston's barbmare. Vandal was got by Spectator, and out of the siter of Chrysolet. Cynos tolet is the fire of Hebe, the dam of Daredevil. BLAZE is said to be of the best family of running horses in England. JEREMIAH WILLIAMS. Brailsford, England, Feb. 23, 1792. A true copy of the original from England, HUGH NELSON. October 23d, 1797. We do hereby certify, that the imported stud horse BLAZE, late the property of Hugh Nelson, esq of York town, Virginia, and sold to Benjamin Wharton, is a sure and good foal getter. MICHAEL CREW. CHAS. HIGGINSON. Hanover county. Blaze has generally been valued at a thousand pounds. H. N. I do hereby certify that the stud horse Blaze, imported by Col. Hugh Nelson, of York, stood at my house in Caroline county, the two last seasons, and that he is uncommonly sure for foal getting, and his colts fell last spring very likely. Given under my hand this 13th day of November, 1797. BENJAMIN WINN.
FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on a long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Harnady settlement, containing 2500 acres. The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact 12wtf for THOS. HOLT.
TAKE NOTICE, That I shall attend with commissioners appointed by the court of Montgomery county, under an act of assembly entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes" on the 24th day of May next and if necessary adjourn from day to day until the business is completed, at the improvement of Aaron Higgins on Buck lick creek in said county of Montgomery, then and there to perpetuate testimony of certain witnesses tending to establish said improvement such other special calls in a certificate granted by the commissioners to said Higgins, to include said improvement. WILLIAM HIGGINS. March 26th, 1798. †

PARIS, December 11. General Buonaparte's address to the directors upon the delivery of the emperor's ratification of the treaty of Campo Formio.
"Citizens Directors, "The French people in order to be free had kings to combat. To obtain a constitution founded on reason, they had to overcome the prejudices of eighteen centuries. Religion, royalism, and the feudal system governed Europe for 20 centuries past, but the peace which you have concluded, begins the era of representative governments. You have succeeded in organizing the great nation, whose vast territory is circumscribed only by those limits which nature herself has traced. You have done more, the two finest countries of Europe, once celebrated for the arts, sciences, and the great men they produced, see the genius of liberty rise from the tombs of their ancestors. They are two pedestals on which fate is going to place two powerful nations."
"I have the honor to deliver to you the treaty signed at Campo Formio, and ratified by his majesty the emperor. This peace secures the liberty, the prosperity, and glory of the republic. When the happiness of the French people shall be firmly settled on the basis of the best and wisest laws, all Europe will be free."
This speech was received with the enthusiastic shouts of applause, and answered by the president of the directory, who concluded his harangue in the following manner.
"Citizen General! crown so glorious a career by a conquest which the great nation owes to its outraged dignity. Go, and by the punishment you inflict on the cabinet of London, strike terror into all governments which shall dare to doubt the power of a nation of freemen. Pompey did not disdain to crush a nest of pirates. Greater than the Roman general, go and chain down the gigantic pirate who lords it over the seas; go and punish in London crimes which have remained unpunished but too long. Numerous votaries of liberty wait your arrival; you will find no enemy but vice and wickedness. They alone support that perfidious government, — strike it down, and let its downfall inform the world; that if the French people are the benefactors of Europe, they are also the avengers of the rights of nations."
January 3.
Fifteen merchants and bankers were introduced to the directory, passing through two rows of grenadiers, who paid them military honors, and the music played those patriotic airs which always accompany victory. — In the hall were the five directors, in full dress, accompanied by all the ministers and several general officers — Any endeavors to serve the country certainly deserves applause, and these deputies certainly met with their share, in the acclamations of the public as they passed the streets. — The minister of the finance opened the business of the audience. The deputation, by the voice of citizen Fulcheron said, that to forward the views of the directory and of France, the merchants of Paris were disposed to give an example of their perfect confidence in them, by advancing such sums as they might want, without the hope of gain, and offering government the use of their purses and credit, and at the same time promising to inform their correspondents in foreign parts of this their proceeding, and engaging them to the same purpose: that although they do not undertake to answer for their fellow-merchants, &c. in France, they offer for themselves, and are certain that unspeakable satisfaction of conquering England will draw forth their patriotic exertions.
The president answered them in a suitable manner, and expressed the thanks of the directory — After which the deputation was introduced into an inner apartment, where they had a private conversation with the directory, the result of which we do not know, but we are assured the two parties were equally satisfied, and there is hope the generous demeanor of the merchants and bankers of Paris will operate as an example to all true Frenchmen, and lovers of their country.
Tremble, in your turn, perfidious government, who with your floating castles, believe yourselves invulnerable —
tremble at the vengeance of Frenchmen! in spite of all the exhausted state of our resources, we have still enough left of both steel and gold, to conquer you, and punish your arrogance.
The result of the secret audience we do not know officially, but we are assured from unquestionable authority, that a first advance of 40,000,000 was agreed on, and further sums, if necessary, at a moment's warning — Their example will be followed by all the commercial houses in France, and we have no doubt, but we shall soon see that sacred obligation fulfilled, which every Frenchman has given to his country, THE DESTRUCTION OF THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT.
IMPORTANT NEWS.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Jan. 6.
By the brig Jupiter, from Cork, last from Lisbon, from whence she failed the 16th of November, we learn that the Spanish ambassador had been ordered to quit Paris, and a declaration of war by France against Spain was daily expected. Lord St. Vincent, with 15 sail of the line, was in the Tagus, and the British troops had possession of all the forts and garrisons on the river. Three large ships, full of troops, entered the harbor of Lisbon on the day captain James failed.
PHILADELPHIA, March 21.
IMPORTANT.
The following message from the President of the United States, was read in the house of representatives yesterday, and referred to the committee on the state of the union.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The dispatches from the envoys extraordinary of the United States to the French republic, which were mentioned in my message to both houses of congress on the fifth instant, have been examined and maturely considered.
While I feel a satisfaction in informing you, that their exertions for the adjustment of the differences, between the two nations, have been sincere and unremitted, it is incumbent on me to declare, that I perceive no ground of expectation that the objects of their mission can be accomplished, on terms compatible with the safety, honor, or the essential interests of the nation.
This result cannot, with justice, be attributed to any want of moderation on the part of this government, or to any indisposition to forego secondary interests, for the preservation of peace. — Knowing it to be my duty, and believing it to be your wish, as well as that of the great body of the people, to avoid by all reasonable concessions, any participation in the contentions of Europe, the powers vested in our envoys were commensurate with a liberal and pacific policy, and that high confidence which might justly be reposed in the patriotism, abilities, and integrity of the characters to whom the negotiation was committed. After a careful review of the whole subject, with the aid of all the information I have received, I can discern nothing which could have insured or contributed to success, that has been omitted on my part — and nothing further which can be attempted, consistently with maxims for which our country has contended, at every hazard, and which constitute the basis of our national sovereignty.
Under these circumstances, I cannot forbear to reiterate the recommendations which have been formerly made, and to exhort you to adopt with promptitude, decision and unanimity, such measures as the ample resources of the country afford, for the protection of our commercial and seafaring citizens; for the defence of any exposed portions of our territory; for replenishing our arsenals, establishing foundries and military manufactures; and to provide such efficient revenue, as will be necessary to defray extraordinary expenses, and supply the deficiencies which may be occasioned by depredations on our commerce.
The present state of things, is so essentially different from that in which instructions were given to collectors to restrain vessels of the United States from sailing in an armed condition, that the principle on which those or-
ders were issued, has ceased to exist. I therefore deem it proper to inform congress, that I no longer conceive myself justifiable in continuing them, unless in particular cases, where there may be reasonable ground of suspicion, that such vessels are intended to be employed contrary to law.
In all your proceedings, it will be important to manifest a zeal, vigour, and concert in defence of the national rights, proportioned to the danger with which they are threatened.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, } March 19, 1798. }
C I R C U L A R.
TO THE COLLECTORS OF THE CUSTOMS.
Treasury Department, March 21.
SIR,
It has been determined by the president of the United States, that under present circumstances, it has become necessary to modify the instructions issued from this department on the 8th day of April, 1797, in such manner as no longer to restrain vessels of the United States from sailing in an armed condition, when destined to be employed in a regular and lawful commerce.
But though you are to consider the general prohibition as no longer remaining in force, it is the express command of the president, that you seize and detain all vessels respecting which there may exist reasonable ground of suspicion, that they are intended to be employed contrary to law, and particularly to the act of congress passed on the 5th day June 1794, entitled, "An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," or the act passed the 14th day of June, 1797, entitled, "An act to prevent citizens of the United States from privateering against nations in amity with, or against citizens of the United States."
You will also consider it to be your duty to prevent evasions of the act passed on the 14th day of June 1797, entitled, "An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and for encouraging the importation thereof;" by confining the quantities of the said articles which may be returned as constituting the equipment of any vessel, within reasonable limits.
A confident reliance is entertained, that all your proceedings under these instructions will be marked with decision and impartiality.
I am with consideration, fir
Your obedient servant,
OLIVER WOLCOTT,
Secretray of the Treasury.
Lexington, April, 18, 1798.
By letters from Knoxville dated the 31st ult we are informed, that the people who have been removed from their farms within the Indian boundary have become very uneasy, and it is thought will attempt to return shortly. The Valley people have wounded a dragoon, and shot two or three horses; three of them were sent prisoners to Knoxville, but dismissed on their arrival.
MR. BRADFORD;
AT a time when the grand question whether a convention shall be called is about to be decided by the votes of the people, I have ventured to send you the following extracts from an English author whose writings do honor to human nature and peculiarly apply to the state of our affairs.
A CUSTOMER.
Extracted from 2d volume of Godwin's Political Justice, page 153.
"One of the articles which has been most eagerly insisted on by the advocates of complexity in political institutions, is that of checks, by which a rash proceeding may be prevented, and the provisions under which mankind have hitherto lived with tranquility, may not be reversed without mature deliberation. We will suppose that the evils of aristocracy, and monarchy, are by this time too notorious to incline the speculative enquirer to seek for a remedy in either of these. Yet by some it is thought possible without the institution of privileged orders, to find means that may answer a similar purpose in this respect. The representa-
tives of the people may be distributed, for example, into two assemblies; they may be chosen with this particular view, to constitute an upper and a lower house, and may be distinguished from each other either by various qualifications, of age or fortune, or by being chosen by a greater or smaller number of electors, or for a shorter or longer term.
"To every inconvenience that experience can produce, or imagination can suggest, there is probably, an appropriate remedy. This remedy may either be sought in the dictates of reason, or in artificial combinations encroaching upon those dictates. Which are we to prefer? There is no doubt that the institution of two houses of assembly is contrary to the primary dictates of reason and justice. How shall a nation be governed? Agreeably to the opinion of its inhabitants or in opposition to them? Agreeably to them undoubtedly. Not, as we cannot too often repeat, because their opinion is a standard of truth, but because, however erroneous that opinion may be, we can do no better. There is no effectual way of improving the institutions of any people, but by enlightening their understandings. He that endeavours to maintain the authority of any sentiment not by argument, but by force, may intend a benefit, but really inflicts an extreme injury — To suppose that truth can be instilled through any medium but that of its intrinsic evidence, is the most flagrant of all errors. He that believes the most fundamental propositions thro' the influence of authority, does not believe a truth, but a falsehood. The proposition itself, he does not understand, for thoroughly to understand it, is to perceive the degree of evidence with which it is accompanied; thoroughly to understand it, is to know the full meaning of its terms, and by necessary consequence, to perceive in what respects they agree or disagree with each other. All that he believes is that it is very proper that he should submit to usurpation and injustice.
"It was imputed to the late government of France, that when they called an assembly of notables in 1787, they contrived, by dividing the assembly into seven distinct corps, and not allowing them to vote otherwise than in these corps, that the vote of fifty persons should be capable of operating as if they were a majority in an assembly of one hundred and forty-four. * — It would have been still worse if it had been ordained that no measure should be considered as the measure of the assembly, unless it was adopted by the unanimous voice of all the corps: eleven persons might then, in voting a negative have operated as a majority of one hundred and forty-four. This may serve as a specimen of the effects of distributing a representative national assembly, into two or more houses: nor should we suffer ourselves to be deceived under the pretence of the innocence of a negative in comparison with an affirmative. In a country in which universal truth was already established, there would be little need of a representative assembly. In a country into whose institutions error has insinuated itself, a negative upon the repeal of those errors is the real affirmative
"The institution of two houses of assembly is the direct method to divide a nation against itself.
"One of these houses will in a greater or less degree be the asylum of usurpation, monopoly, and privilege: parties would expire as soon as they were born, in a country where opposition of sentiments, and a struggle of interests were not allowed to assume the formalities of distinct institutions.
"Meanwhile a species of check perfectly simple, and which appears sufficiently adequate to the purpose, suggests itself in the idea of a slow and deliberate proceeding, which the representative assembly should prescribe to itself. Perhaps no proceeding of this assembly should have the force of a general regulation till it had undergone five or six successive discussions in the assembly, or till the expiration
* What would have been the comments of this republican writer, had he perused the constitution of Kentucky, where five senators are a majority of a legislature composed of seventy-one members, and where even those five are either remotely dependent on the people or entirely self created — The house of representatives consist of fifty six, the senate of fifteen members — Eight senators form a house for business — and five are a majority whose votes can control the whole representation of between one and two hundred thousand inhabitants!!!

of one month from the period of its being proposed. A system like this would resemble the proceedings of a wise individual, who certainly would not wish to determine upon the most important concerns of his life without a severe examination, and still less would omit this examination, if his decision were destined to be a rule for the conduct, and a criterion to determine upon the rectitude of other men."
LONDON, Jan. 15.
Our accounts from Portsmouth, received yesterday, state, that an express arrived there on Saturday, with an order for Admiral Thompson to have all the ships under his command ready to sail at a moment's notice.
This order had been given in consequence of intelligence laid to be received by some of our cruisers which have been off Brest, that the enemy have a fleet of nearly twenty sail of the line, in the outer road of the port, ready for sea. It has also been rumored, that a great part of the outward-bound West-India fleet has been captured.
Law of the United States.
An act to postpone, for a limited time, the commencement of the duties imposed by the act, intitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the act, intitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper" as directs that the duties imposed by that act, shall be levied, collected and paid "from and after the thirty-first day of December next," shall be, and the same hereby is repealed; and that the duties aforesaid shall be levied, collected and paid, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, and not sooner; to which last mentioned day, all notices, certificates and other matters or things, directed by the said act, and having respect to the commencement or collection of the said duties, or any of them, shall relate.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved,—December 15th, 1797 JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the rolls in the office of the department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
FOR SALE.
ONE HUNDRED acres of first rate land, well improved, lying in Fayette county, about four miles and a half from Lexington, on the head waters of Steele's run. Between sixty and seventy acres of which is cleared, enclosed in four fields, each extending to the barn, and set with red and white clover, timothy and blue grass; about ten acres of good timothy and clover meadow, inclosed with an excellent sugar camp; five never failing springs. A handsome young apple and peach orchard, with convenient buildings for the accommodation of a family. An indisputable title will be made, and possession given on the first of October next. One half the purchase money in hand and twelve months credit for the remainder.
GARRET COVENHOVEN. April 13, 1798.
UN away from the town of Danville, on the first of March, a NEGRO MAN named John Dick, stout and well made, five feet ten inches high, twenty-six years old; he was raised by Hail Tolbert, of Madison county, he can read tolerable well, is fond of shewing it, is very forward and impudent when a little acquainted, attempts to speak words he does not understand. I will give FIVE DOLLARS to any person delivering said fellow to me in Danville—I expect he has crossed the Ohio. EDWARD HUGHES. April 8, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Woodford county, a Gray Horse, 15 hands high, 4 years old, shod before, no brand perceivable, appraised to £20. HUGH CUNINHAM. December 12, 1797.
FOR SALE, Forty thousand acres of LAND, ON LICKING.
3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass. 1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Fox's run. 400 acres adjoining the pre-emption. 1000 acres on the Ohio, Jefferson county. 2,500 on the Ohio, Mason county. 2000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson county. 2,333 1-3 acres on Fern creek, Jefferson county. 7000 acres on Rough creek, Hardin county. 4,300 acres in Mason county, on the Ohio. 450 acres on Green-river, Lincoln county. 750 acres on Coxe's creek, Nelson county. 1000 do. near the Kentucky river, Woodford county.
The greater part of the above lands I will sell very low for the next crop of tobacco, wheat, flour, hemp or merchandise.
SAMUEL P. DUVALL. April 1st, 1798.
Lexington District. State of Kentucky, ss. John Breckenridge, Complainant, AGAINST David Rofs, and Thomas Carneal, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, David Rofs, having failed to enter his appearance agreeable to law and the rule of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant, It is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the third day of our next July term and answer the complainants bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, or Herald, for two months successively; another posted at the door of the courthouse of Fayette county; and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A Copy) Teste.
THOS. BODLEY, C. L. D. C.
The commission appointed by an act entitled "an act to amend the Penal Laws of this commonwealth," hereby give notice, that they will attend, on the first Tuesday of June next, in the town of Frankfort at Capt. Weisiger's tavern, and on the following Thursday, in the town of Lexington at Messrs. John and Samuel Poffethwait's tavern, to receive such subscriptions as may be offered for the purpose of aiding in the erection of a Jail and Penitentiary house, and in the purchase of a lot of ground on which to erect them, agreeably to that act.
HARRY INNES. CALEB WALLACE. ISAAC SHELBY. JOHN COBURN.
April 4th, 1798. N. B. it is recommended, that the subscriptions be made payable to the governor of the state of Kentucky for the time being.
Taken up by the subscriber, living near Capt. John Arnold's, one sorrel horse colt, about two years old, mixed with some white hairs, a star in his forehead, about thirteen and a half hands high, with a bell on, appraised to 9l. Also one bay mare about two years old, a star in her forehead, about thirteen hands high, no brand perceivable, appraised to eight pounds.
CHARLES DAVID. Franklin county, December 19th, 1797.
NOTICE,
That I shall attend with commissioners on the first Monday in June next on the sycamore fork of Slate creek, in the county of Montgomery, to take the deposition of sundry witnesses in order to perpetuate the calls in an entry of 975 acres made in the name of Charles Morgan, on the 22d day of January 1783, and to do such other things as I may deem necessary and according to law.
WILLIAM SUDDUTH for, CHARLES MORGAN. April 6th, 1798.
Lexington District. State of Kentucky, ss. March term, 1798. Joseph Hawkins, plaintiff, AGAINST John McDonald Defendant: IN DEBT.
The defendant having failed to enter his appearance agreeable to law, and the rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—on the motion of the plaintiff, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant appear here on the first day of our next July term, and answer the plaintiff's bill. And that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, for three weeks successively; another posted at the door of the court-house of Fayette county, on three succeeding court-days; and that this order be published on some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house, in Lexington.
A Copy. Teste. 3 rd THOS. BODLEY, C. L. D. C.
NOTICE, that commissioners appointed by the county court of Fayette will meet on the 12th day of May, at the beginning of an entry of two thousand acres of land, made December the 4th, 1782 in the name of Francis Lowen on the dividing waters between Hickman and Jessamine creeks, about 10 miles from Lexington; then and there to take the deposition of sundry witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting calls in said entry, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law.
FRANCIS LOWEN. April 9th, 1798.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are cautioned against purchasing a bond given to James Reeves, by the subscriber for the conveyance of two hundred acres of land on Clear creek, as I am determined not to comply with the condition of said obligation until compelled by law, he having failed on his part in the consideration for which said bond was given.
JOHN JANUARY. April 9th, 1798. 2w
NOTICE
IS hereby given that I shall apply to the court of Hardin county in July next, for an order to establish a town agreeable to law on my lands at the junction of Salt river and Ohio in said county.
SAMUEL PEARMAN. April 9th, 1798.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber on Friday night the 30th inst. Abraham, a likely negro man, who sometimes calls himself Banal-kerby, he is about six feet high, of a yellow complexion, large frame, and fleshy, speaks fast, and has an impediment in his speech, is an excellent fiddler, had on when he went away a blue short coat, with a red cape and cuffs, a pair of thickset breeches, and leggins of a buff color, he is a sensible, arch, crafty fellow, with a bold look, and has passed for a free man for some time on the N. W. side of the Ohio; has been in the service of a Mr. Smith and Finley, of Cincinnati, was apprehended in Washington on his way to Philadelphia, waiting on Mr. Smith, and proved there to be the property of Col. Nicholas, of Lexington, from whom I purchased him. He has a white woman to wife near Cincinnati, and it is probable will make to that place, and from thence to Detroit, where he is well acquainted: who ever will apprehend said negro and secure him in any jail so that I may get him, or deliver him to me near Lexington, shall receive the above reward.
PETER LE GRAND. March 31, 1798. 3w.
Lexington District. State of Kentucky ss. William Denham, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Johnson, John Craig, John Green, Thomas Thompson and James Fisher, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant John Green having failed to enter his appearance agreeable to law and the rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the defendant appear here on the third day of our next July term and answer the complainants bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court-house of Fayette county; and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington.
(A copy) Teste THOMAS BODLEY, C.D.C.
Just Imported,
And now opening, at the corner of Main and Cross streets, opposite the old court-house, a variety of articles, adapted to the present and approaching season, viz.
  An assortment of dry goods, Hardware & cutlery, adirons, hoes scythes and files, Crockery and glass wares, japanned do. A general assortment of tin do. Pewter basins, dishes and plates. Superfine post and common paper, School bibles and testaments, Spelling books, Diltworth's assistant. Mairs book-keeping, Blank books, Cherry bounce, Porter, Wines, Teas, Coffee, and Chocolate, Pepper,  Loaf, white & brown Sugars, Alspice, cinnamon, gingr &c. Alum, copperas, arnatto, A few hundred of excellent logwood. Jesuit's bark, Glauber's salts. Copper tea kettles, Two large and one small still, Sheet iron & nail rods, Nails & flooring brads, from 3d. to 12d. Window glass, 7 by 9 *8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, A variety of saddlery, Saddles, saddle bags whips and bridles of every description. Also a few excellent double and single trigger rifle guns.  
All of which will be disposed of extremely low for cash, by the public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWS.
Lexington, March 8, 1798. *A generous price will be given for country sugar.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at the Public Printing Office, at the Capitol in Frankfort, a few copies of the ACTS OF ASSEMBLY, passed at their last session, of a local or private nature.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, To Sulanna Funk, Greeting:
YOU are hereby commanded to appear before the justices of our court of quarter sessions for the county of Jefferson, at the court house in Louisville, on the first Tuesday in July next, to answer the complaint of John Funk, your husband, exhibited against you, for openly living in adultery with another man, in the state of Maryland; and for your obstinate desertion of, and refusal to come with him the said John Funk, from the said state of Maryland, to this state; and for the continuation of such your unlawful, disobedient and wicked course of life; and to shew cause if any you can why the contract of marriage between yourself and the said John Funk, your husband, (by the judgment of the said court) shall not be dissolved, and this you shall in no wise omit. Witness, Worden Pope, clerk of our said court, at the court house aforesaid, the nineteenth day of March, 1798, and in the 6th year of the commonwealth.
WORDEN POPE. 8w.
A well disposed lad, of good character, may hear of a place where he can get into good business by applying to the printer. January 22, 1798.
Kentucky Laws.
THE printing of the KENTUCKY LAWS (of a general nature,) in one volume has commenced, notwithstanding we have not procured the number of subscribers contemplated in the third condition in our proposals; and it is now reduced to a certainty, that the appendix, will not be added, which is contemplated in the fourth condition viz, "containing an abstract of the duties of a justice of the peace &c." owing to the extent of the laws: And as a number of gentlemen have expressed their willingness to become subscribers, if they could have any assurance that the work would go on—I take this method of informing them and the public, that subscriptions will be received at three dollars each. (one half to be paid down) until the last day of April next and no longer, at which time those gentlemen who have subscription papers in their hands will please to forward them together with any money they may have received from subscribers to my office. The price will be considerably raised on copies sold to non subscribers.
JOHN BRADFORD. Lexington, March 19th, 1798.
Wanted Immediately, A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the p-inter. September 6, 1797.
FOR SALE,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF CORN, BACON AND WHISKEY. Apply to A. HOLMES Lexington.
THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Poffethwait of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment.
THE MANAGERS. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
Five Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen or broke out of my stable in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 29th December last, a likely sorrel mare 14 and a half hands high, 7 or 8 years old, with a small star and snip, both hind legs white, branded thus W. on the near shoulder and buttock, but not very plain, her tail pretty bunchy, has the appearance of being worked. Whoever will deliver said mare to me shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. H. MILVAIN. Lexington, March 9, 1798. tf
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—PRICE 9d. An Expostulatory Letter EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
THE COBLER'S MERITS.
OF all the trades from east to west, The cobbler's part contending, Is like in time to prove the best, Which every day is mending. How great his praise, who can amend, The soul of all his neighbours, Nor is unuseful of his art, But to his best he labours!
An attorney observed a boy of about nine years of age, diverting himself at play, whose eccentric appearance attracted his attention— "Come here my lad," said he: the boy accordingly came, and after chatting a little, asked the attorney, "What curse was to be tried next?" "A case between the Pope and the Devil, (answered the attorney) and which do you think will gain the action?" "I don't know," (says the boy) "I guess it will be a pretty tight squeeze—the Pope has the most money, but the Devil has the most Lawyers."
ALL those indebted to the Subscriber are earnestly requested to pay their respective balances to James M'Laughlin, Jun. who is duly authorized to receive the same. JAMES B. JANUARY.
STOP THE RUNAWAY.
HARRY a squat made negro fellow, about five feet seven inches high, aged 26 or 27 years, speaks quick, his upper lip cocks up much at the sides, he is bow legged, he is quick and active in his motions, resolute and irritable in his temper, ran away from me in Jefferson county, joining Lynn's station, about the beginning of this month, passed to the neighbourhood of Lexington as a slave belonging to Col. John Campbell of whom I had him, at whose house I found him after his first elopement, relying on his promise to return home to his wife & children I did not confine him, he availed himself of the indulgence and stole away when I was ready to start, I supposed he would return to the neighbourhood of Lexington or Hickman creek where his mother lives with Frederick Zimmerman, who sold him to Walter Carr Esq. who sold him to Col. John Campbell of whom I purchased him. I will give five dollars reward over and above what the law allows for apprehending and securing said negro in any jail in Kentucky, or double the sum if taken and secured in any other state, and if brought home reasonable charges. NICHOLAS BUCKNER. March 26th, 1798. 4w4
FOUR FENCE REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the fourth inst. an apprentice boy named James Pogue, this is to forewarn all persons from harbouring him at their peril. SAMUEL HOLADY. Georgetown, April 4th. 1798. 3w*46
Mercer county ss. February court of Quarter Sessions 1798. John Sage, Complainant, AGAINST Thomas Smith, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is no inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he appear here on the first day of our June court next to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at a case run meeting house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the court house. (A copy) Teste. C. WING. D. C.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Salt river, an iron gray horse, about fourteen hands high, aged to be five or six years old next spring, branded on the off shoulder with a hart and also on the near buttock thus, had before appraised to fifteen pounds. GEORGE JORDAN. Franklin, January 3d, 1798.
FOR SALE, THE valuable Grinstead Saw Mill, and a hundred and five acres of land, with several convenient buildings; apple and peach orchard, nearly central between the three county towns, viz. Fayette, Woodford and Scott; on South Elkhorn, at the mouth of the Town fork; the Mills rent for a hundred and fifty pounds per annum, now in the tenure of Reuben Runyan. Lands on the Ohio, Green river, or Cumberland, of a good quality, and title, will be taken in exchange for two thirds of the purchase; for further particulars, apply to. JOHN CALHOON. April 2d, 1798.
Taken up by the subscriber, South Elkhorn, Woodford county, near the mouth of the Town fork, a dark bay mare, about ten years old, about fourteen hands high, some white saddle spots, no brand perceptible. appraised to 18l. JOHN CALHOON. April 2d, 1798.
Samuel & George Trotter, HAVE just received and are now opening at their store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of merchandise, consisting of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, GLASS and QUEENSWARE, NAILS, ANVILS, VICES, STEEL, &c. which will be sold on the very lowest terms for CASH.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER, are requested to take notice, that the accounts of said firm are put into the hands of Mr. John Arthur of Lexington, who is fully authorized to collect the same, and positively directed to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances either with said Arthur, or Alexander Parker, on or before the 11th inst. we are compelled to this measure, as no attention has been hitherto paid to our notice on this occasion. ALEXANDER PARKER, JOHN COBURN, } Ex'ors. JOHN BRADFORD, } Feb. 11. 1798.
A HINT. ALL persons indebted to the late partnership of BOOGS & ANDERSON, that neglect to call and pay off their respective balances, before the first day of February next, may depend on having their accounts placed in the hands of proper officers for collection. JOHN M. BOOGS. GEO. ANDERSON. January 12, 1798.
ISRAEL HUNT BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morrison. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good journeymen.
A REQUEST. THAT James Jeffs will speedily make known to me in Lexington Kentucky, where he lives that I may write to him on particular occasions, perhaps to his advantage. JOSEPH JEFFS. March 24th, 1798. tf
THE public will please to take notice, that I forewarn all persons not to touch nor take away any goods or chattels formerly in the hands of Richard Matthews, and now in my possession, as they are the property of James Nelson of Virginia. WM. NELSON, Agent for JAS. NELSON. Harrison County, April 16, 1798. 43t
TOWN LOTS. A NUMBER of valuable LOTS in the town of Newport, situate at the mouth of Licking, in the county of Campbell, will be exposed to sale on the premises, on the first day of May next, (being the day of election)—12 months credit will be given, on giving bond with approved security. JAMES TAYLOR, Attorney in fact for JAMES TAYLOR. Newport, April 16, 1798. *3
David Humphreys, CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth M'Coys house on Mill street, the second house from Short street, Lexington.—Those who please to favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE just imported, and now opened for sale, a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Well calculated to all seasons; which they will sell on very low terms for cash.
TROTTER & SCOTT. N. B. the subscribers have imported a large quantity of well assorted bar iron, and also have a constant supply of castings and salt.
THE subscribers have a quantity of HEMP in town to break, for which service they will give 7/6 per 112 lb. DAVID DODGE, & Co. Lexington, Jan. 31, 1798.
Washington Town-Lottery. BY LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY.
THE Scheme of a Lottery for raising the sum of 1000 Dollars, for the purpose of conveying the water from the Public Spring to some convenient part in the town of Washington.
 1 Prize of 500 Dollars is 500  2 - - 250 - - 500  1 - - 200 - - 200  3 - - 100 - - 300  2 - last drawn 100 each - 200  12 - - 50 - - 600  20 - - 30 - - 600  20 - - 20 - - 400  50 - - 10 - - 500  500 - - 6 - - 3000 
611 Prizes. 1.89 Blanks.
1,700 Tickets at 4 Dollars, 6,800 Not near two blanks to a prize.
The prizes, subject to a deduction of 15 per cent, are to be paid in one month after the drawing is ended, of which notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not called for within twelve months from the time the drawing is closed, will be considered as given up for the good of the institution.
In case there is not a sufficiency of tickets sold to warrant the commencement of the drawing within eighteen months, the money is according to act of assembly, to be refunded; for the performance of which, and the punctual payment of the prizes, proper security has been given by the managers.
Tickets may be had of the managers in Washington, and of several persons in Lexington, Paris, Cincinnati, and other places.
Any person purchasing twenty tickets or upwards, will be entitled to a credit for one half the purchase money until the drawing of the lottery.
BASIL DUKE, } W. H. BEAUMONT, J. K. STAYLOR, } A. K. MARSHALL, DAVID DAVIS, } JOHN MACHIR.
The object proposed to be carried into effect by the assistance of this lottery, is so laudable, and its utility so very obvious, that little doubt can be entertained of success in the sale of tickets; consequently it is expected the time of drawing will not be very remote.
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on an extensive plan, and as moderate terms as at any school in the Union. The Greek and Latin languages will be taught there, together with Mathematics, Geography, the Belles Lettres, and every other branch of Learning that makes part of the usual course of Academic Education. The trustees have also made arrangements for, and will procure a French Teacher, whenever there shall be a sufficient number of Students desirous of acquiring that language. The terms of tuition are four pounds per annum. Boarding may be had with Mrs. Richardson at the Seminary, and in other genteel houses in Lexington, at the moderate rate of fifteen pounds per annum—5 one quarter to be paid always in advance.—For this sum students will be dieted, and their clothes washed and mended—they furnishing their own bedding, fire-wood and candles, in their own apartments. R. BARR, Chm.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of my stable the first day of this month, a dark bay or brown horse, ten or eleven years old, has a blaze face, is blind in his left eye, which will not be discovered unless particularly noticed, nearly fifteen hands high, very much rubbed with the gears, his tail was cut last fall (a long bob) which is not grown out, trots naturally; I will give the above reward for horse and thief, or ten dollars for the horse alone, delivered to me living in Franklin county, on the road leading from Harrodsburgh to Frankfort. THOS. LILLARD. April 1, 1798. 3t
THE partnership of ROBERT BARR, & Co. is this day dissolved, all persons indebted to the firm, will see the necessity of calling immediately and settling off their balances to the subscriber, as no further indulgence can be given. ROBERT BARR. Lexington, March 15, 1798.
Blank Deeds for sale.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. NELSON COUNTY to wit:
IN conformity to an act of the general assembly in this case made and provided, it is hereby notified and to be made known to Benjamin Davis, late of the county of Nelson aforesaid, that he be, and appear before the Justices of the court of quarter sessions for the said county, at the court house in Bardstown on the second Tuesday in April next, then and there to answer to certain charges, complaints and allegations, to be exhibited against him, by and on behalf of Elizabeth Davis, his wife, (who was formerly Elizabeth Stone,) of the county aforesaid, for his the said Benjamin's having deserted her the said Elizabeth—of his having frequently declared and openly avowed his intention to abandon her the said Elizabeth forever. And for that the said Benjamin now lives, and hath heretofore, (since his intermarriage with the said Elizabeth done,) lived in adultery with another woman.
Witness, Benjamin Grayson, clerk of the said court at the court house aforesaid, the 17th day of February, 1798 in the 6th year of the commonwealth. 8w Attest, BENJ. GRAYSON.
The commonwealth of Kentucky. To the sheriff of Fayette county, Greeting.
Whereas Rebecca Green, at the last session of the general assembly of this commonwealth, did obtain an act entitled, 'an act concerning the marriage of Rebecca Green,' in which it is in substance provided, that if the said Rebecca shall adduce such proofs to the court of Quarter Sessions for the county of Fayette, as that thereupon a jury to be empaneled in the said court, shall find that John Green husband of the said Rebecca, hath treated the said Rebecca inhumanly, deserted her for five years, or hath refused to live with her, and to contribute any thing to her support: that in such case the marriage between the said Rebecca and the said John, shall be totally dissolved. And whereas the said Rebecca hath applied to me for a Capias ad respondendum, in conformity to said act, you are hereby commanded to take the said John Green, if he be found in your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body before the justices of our said court of quarter sessions, on the second Monday in this present month, to answer the said Rebecca Green of the plea aforesaid: and have then there this writ. Witness, Levi Todd, clerk of our said court, this 5th day of March, 1798 and sixth year of the commonwealth. 8w*6 LEVI TODD.
ALEXANDER PARKER
HAS just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former assortment of merchandise, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Hyson Tea, Almonds, Nails assorted, German and Grover's Steel, Saw and Tub Mill Irons, Ender's Papers, and Dye Stuffs.
ALL those indebted to the estate of William Parker deceased, will please to take notice, that all the accounts due said estate, are put into the hands of John Arthur for collection, with positive instructions to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances with him or the subscriber, on or before the 11th instant. ALEX. PARKER, Adm. Feb. 4, 1798.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on two notes, payable the first day of April next, for ten pounds each, given by me to John Blythe; the above notes were given in part payment for a negroe girl, which I since learn, was born in the state of Pennsylvania, and may probably claim her freedom at a certain age; wherefore I am determined not to pay the above notes unless compelled by law. *3 WILLIAM M'DONALD. March 12, 1798.
SHOT
OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES's Store. tf Lexington August 8.
FOR SALE,
ALL the lands belonging to John Cockey Owings, in this State.—Also his share in the Iron Works—for terms apply to B. VANPRADELLS, atty. in fact for John Cockey Owings.