The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-01-11 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 487.]
WEDNESDAY, January 11, 1797.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main Street; where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum, Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
TO THE Patrons of the Kentucky Gazette.
Fellow Citizens:
IT is with peculiar pleasure I now present to you the first number of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE on the plan lately proposed. As the circumstances which at first gave birth to this Paper, are unknown to the greater part of its present Patrons; it may not be disagreeable to any of them, to take a retrospective view of its origin and progress, as well as the motives that first induced me to undertake the business of a Printer:
In the year 1786, whilst a Convention of the Citizens of Kentucky by their Delegates, were deliberating on the propriety of separating from the State of Virginia, the want of a proper channel through which to communicate to the people at large, political sentiments on a subject so extremely interesting to them, and in which unanimity was so very necessary; induced them to appoint a committee of their own body, to encourage a Printer to settle in the District. The critical situation in which the District of Kentucky was at that time placed, by being surrounded on every side by a cruel and savage foe, and which almost put an entire stop to emigration, consequently to the influx of a sufficient circulating medium; occasioned a belief, that no encouragement could be given by the committee that would procure a Printer to remove to Kentucky: this belief was much strengthened by an unsuccessful attempt which had been made by sundry gentlemen, to procure a Mr. Miles Hunter (a Printer) to settle in this country, who refused, unless he could have secured to him certain stipulated emoluments, to continue for a given time, which they would not venture to promise.
Having duly weighed all the circumstances, and from a confidence in my own mechanical talents (notwithstanding I had not the least knowledge of the printing business) together with a belief that I could execute the business on a small scale, until I should be able to instruct my sons (of which I had five) added to the prospect of future advantages to them and myself; I was prompted to make a tender of my services to the committee.—They accepted them and made report thereof to the Convention, who concurred with their committee, and as the highest mark of approbation, gave me their unanimous promise of patronage.
Satisfied of having obtained every encouragement that I had a right to expect, or that they as a body had power to grant, and in which I had the fullest confidence, employed every possible means in my power to perform the engagements made on my part; and on the 11th day of August, 1787, presented to the world, the first number of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE. It is impossible to express the grateful sensations I experienced at the approbation with which it was received by its patrons; notwithstanding its almost innumerable imperfections—what a striking difference between that paper, and the one now before you!
From the great scarcity of money, and low state of population at that time, I was enabled to procure about 180 subscribers only; notwithstanding which, and the high prices of every article used in the prosecution of the business, I was determined to persevere, if possible: And although the whole of my income was not sufficient to procure the imported articles necessarily employed; yet from the friendly assistance which I received from the Merchants of Lexington, I was enabled to continue the paper on that small scale, until the 17th of September, 1791.
Two important events which took place about that time, gave birth to that of a remarkable change in the KENTUCKY GAZETTE: One of which was, permission from Congress to the citizens of Kentucky to carry out their expeditions against the Indians at
the expence of the Union, which before had been forbidden at any rate. The other, a separation of the District of Kentucky from the State of Virginia, its admission into the Federal Union, and the electing of a Convention to frame a Constitution. These expeditions occasioned an influx of money into the District; and the admission of Kentucky into the Federal Union as an independent State, together with the framing a Constitution for its Government, presented a new field for political disquisitions, in which every citizen was deeply interested, and for which purpose the Paper was enlarged from a half sheet to a sheet. What effect the free circulation of thoughts and opinions in this Paper had, in producing those events, I shall not pretend to determine: The events were produced, the Paper enlarged, and within a few weeks after, the number of subscribers to it doubled.—For whilst one of those events put into the hands of the citizens the means of procuring; the other created the necessity of acquiring political information. No person, except he has been in a similar situation, can conceive the heartfelt satisfaction which I, at that time experienced, from so pleasing a prospect, as that of having it shortly in my power, to discharge those debts necessarily contracted for the support of the Paper, and which had been increasing from its commencement; nor was I deceived in my expectations, for the liberal encouragement then given it enabled me in the course of two years, not only to defray the expence thereof, but also to discharge those debts contracted for its support in the four preceding ones, and prevented me from abandoning it as a ruinous project, which at that time I had serious thoughts of doing. If a knowledge of past events is a good criterion by which we can judge of future, there can be no doubt of the success that will attend the alteration made in this paper; for the critical situation in which the United States are at this time placed, in consequence of their treaties with France and England, and the late conduct of those two nations towards them; must be interesting, and awaken an anxiety of the first magnitude in the minds of every description of citizens, to relieve which, demands more room than my former plan afforded; especially when we consider that our interests are so interwoven with the policy of the European world as to make it necessary to pay particular attention to their transactions, as well as the conduct of the American Government.
More than nine years experience, has convinced me that Impartiality forms one of the most valuable traits in the character of a News Paper Printer; and notwithstanding it has some times operated as a partial disadvantage; duty and interest have continually prompted me unalterably to pursue it.—The discussion of political subjects is an advantage of importance to society (especially when the object is the public good) and ought to be encouraged; but when the object is party ill will or personal resentment, it ought to be rejected.
I feel it my indispensable duty to return my sincere thanks to all who have encouraged this Paper; and more especially those who were its first Patrons, few of whom have failed to continue its constant supporters. To you it is the public are indebted, not only for the birth and existence of the first News Paper ever published in Kentucky; but for all the advantages the Community have derived from a free circulation of political opinions, at times when they were deemed most proper, for the interest and happiness of this part of the Western World. Under the auspices of your patronage, you have seen the progress of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE until it has obtained a rank of equality with most Papers published in the United States; and perhaps superior to almost any in the world, whose origin and progress have been marked with equal disadvantages. And as I ever have, shall still continue, to make use of my best abilities to contribute to its usefulness, which
can only succeed under your approbation; to gain which, shall be the constant study of
The public's most obedient, Humble servant J. BRADFORD.
Lexington, Jan. 4, 1797.
Striking instance of the shocking effects of fanaticism, in the account of a tragical event, which happened in South Carolina, in 1724.
The family of Dutartres, consisting of four sons and four daughters, were descendents of French refugees, who came into Carolina after the revocation of the edict of Nantz. They lived in Orange quarter, and though in low circumstances always maintained an honest character, and were esteemed by their neighbours persons of blameless and irreproachable lives. But at this time a strolling Moravian preacher happening to come to that quarter where they lived, insinuated himself into their family, and partly by conversation, and partly by the writings of Jacob Behman, which he put into their hands, filled their heads with wild and fantastic ideas. Unhappily for the poor family those strange notions gained ground on them, insomuch that in one year they began to withdraw themselves from the ordinances of public worship, and all conversation with the world around them, and strongly to imagine they were the only family upon earth who had the knowledge of the true God, and whom he vouchsafed to instruct, either by the immediate impulses of his Spirit, or by signs and tokens from heaven. At length it came to open visions and revelations. God raised up a prophet among them, like unto Moses, to whom he taught them to hearken. This prophet was Peter Rombert, who had married the eldest daughter of the family when a widow. To this man the Author and Governor of the world designed to reveal, in the plainest manner that the wickedness of man was again so great in the world; that as in the days of Noah he was determined to destroy all men from off the face of it, except one family, whom he would save for raising up a godly seed upon earth. This revelation Peter Rombert was sure of, and felt it as plain as the wind blowing on his body, and the rest of the family, with equal confidence and presumption, firmly believed it.
A few days after this, God was pleased to reveal himself a second time to the Prophet, saying, Put away the woman whom thou hast for thy wife, and when I have destroyed this wicked generation, I will raise up her first husband from the dead, and they shall be man and wife as before; and go thou and take to wife her youngest sister, who is a virgin, so shall the chosen family be restored entire, and the holy seed be preserved pure and undefiled in it. At first the father, when he heard of this revelation, was staggered at so extraordinary a command from heaven; but the prophet assured him that God would give him a sign, which accordingly happened; upon which the old man took his youngest daughter by the hand, and gave her to the wise prophet immediately for his wife, who without further ceremony took the damsel and deflowered her. Thus for some time they continued in acts of incest and adultery, until that period which made the fatal discovery; and introduced the bloody scene of blind fanaticism and madness.
Those deluded wretches were so far possessed with the false conceit of their own righteousness and holiness, and of the horrid wickedness of all others, that they refused obedience to the civil magistrate, and all laws and ordinances of men. Upon pretence that God commanded them to bear no arms they not only refused to comply with the militia law, but also the law for repairing the high-ways. After long forbearance, Mr. Simmons, a worthy magistrate, and the officer of the militia in that quarter, found it necessary to issue his warrants for levying the penalty of the laws upon them. But
by this time Judith Dutartre, the wife the prophet obtained by revelation, proving with child, another warrant was issued for bringing her before the Justice to be examined, and bound over to the general sessions, in consequence of a law of the province, framed for preventing bastardy. The constable having received his warrants, and being jealous of meeting with no good usage in the execution of his office, prevailed on two or three of his neighbours to go along with him. The family observing the constable coming, and being apprized of his errand, consulted their prophet, who soon told them that God commanded them to arm and defend themselves against persecution, and their substance against the robberies of ungodly men; assuring them at the same time that no weapon formed against them should prosper. Accordingly they did so, and laying hold of their arms, fired on the constable and his followers, and drove them out of their plantation. Such behaviour was not to be tolerated, and therefore captain Simmons gathered a party of militia, and went to protect the constable in the execution of his office. When the deluded family saw the Justice and his party approaching, they shut themselves up in their house, and firing from it like turries, shot captain Simmons dead on the spot, and wounded several of his party. The militia returned the fire, killed one woman within the house, and afterwards forcibly entering it, took the rest prisoners, six in number, and brought them to Charlestown.
At the court of general sessions, held in September 1724, three of them were brought to trial, found guilty and condemned. Alas! miserable creatures, what amazing infatuation possessed them! They pretended they had the Spirit of God leading them to all truth, they knew it and felt it; but this spirit, instead of influencing them to obedience, purity and peace, commanded them to commit rebellion, incest, and murder. What is still more astonishing, the principal persons among them, I mean the prophet, the father of the family, and Michael Boyneau, never were convinced of their delusion, but persisted in it until their last breath. During their trial they appeared altogether unconcerned and secure, affirming that God was on their side, and therefore they feared not what man could do unto them. They freely told the incestuous story in open court in all its circumstances and aggravations, with a good countenance, and very readily confessed the facts respecting their rebellion and murder; with which they stood charged, but plead their authority from God in vindication of themselves, and insisted they had done nothing in either case but by his express command.
As it is commonly the duty of clergymen to visit persons under sentence of death, both to convince them of their error and danger, and prepare them for death by bringing them to a penitent disposition; Alexander Garden, the episcopal minister of Charlestown, to whom we are indebted for this account, attended those condemned persons with great diligence and concern. What they had affirmed in the court of justice they repeated and confessed to him in like manner in the prison. When he began to reason with them, and to explain the heinous nature of their crimes, they treated him with disdain. Their motto was, Answer him not a word; who is he that should presume to teach them, who had the Spirit of God speaking inwardly to their souls. In all they had done, they had obeyed the voice of God, and were now about to suffer martyrdom for his religion. But God had assured them, that he would either work a deliverance for them, or raise them up from the dead on the third day. These things the three men continued confidently to believe, and notwithstanding all the means used to convince them of their mistake, persisted in the same belief until the moment they expired. At their execution they told the spectators with seeming triumph, they should soon see them again, for they were certain they should rise from the dead on the third day.

LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, January 11, 1797:
A gentleman lately arrived from Philadelphia asserts, that the French had declared War against the United States of America. We do not vouch for the authenticity of the above report; although we may be led to believe that the French minister's suspending his functions bordered on a declaration of war. [K. Herald.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
An abstract of the act to amend the District Court Law.
§ 1. The district courts to be held three times a year: viz.
In the district of Shelby &c. first Monday in April, August and December.
In the district of Campbell &c. second Monday in February, June and October.
In the district of Bourbon &c. first Monday in March, July and October.
In the district of Fayette &c. third Monday in March, July and October.
In the district of Mercer &c. third Monday in April, August and December.
§ 2. New counties to belong to the district they were formerly included in:—when taken from two, or more counties in different districts,—to belong to that to which the greater part formerly did.
§ 3. The district judges to hold two general sessions at Frankfort, on the first Monday in February and the third Monday in September:—to sit if necessary ten days.
§ 4. No less than three judges to constitute a general court:—one may adjourn.
§ 5. The general court to have jurisdiction in all causes against public debtors, sheriffs, clerks of courts and collectors of public money.
§ 6. To appoint their own clerk.
§ 7. The district courts to have jurisdiction in all causes &c. at common law or in chancery in their districts, except assault and battery, trespass and slander, or debt under fifty pound, when not brought before them by certiorari .
§ 8. The district court, or one judge thereof in vacation, may award injunctions, certiorari writs of ne exeat and habeas corpus .
§ 9. To have no jurisdiction of causae mensales , mandamus or certiorari , unless relating to a record &c. in the district, or to land lying in the same.
§ 10. To hear and determine all treasons, murders, felonies &c. within their district, brought before them in a legal manner.
§ 11. New or difficult questions in law to be adjourned to, and determined by the general court, free of costs.
§ 12. Clerk's fees to be the same as those in similar cases in the other courts.
§ 13. Writs of habeas corpus may be granted without seal.
§ 14. May sit ten days only.
§ 15. The judges to allot their districts at their general meetings.
§ 16. To have no appellate jurisdiction.
§ 17. If a suit removed from the court of appeals had been tried there; a decree made & a rehearing granted; no other question shall be enquired into than would have been, if it had not been removed from the court of appeals.
§ 18. Every suit removed from the court of appeals, is to be determined in the district court according to the rules and regulations it would have been subject to, if it had originated there.
§ 19. Papers respecting suits removed from the court of appeals, may be delivered to either of the parties concerned, to be by them transmitted to the district clerk.
§ 20. Criminals in Frankfort jail, to be tried in the court to be held on the second Tuesday in February next.
Those not tried then, to be sent to and tried in the district where the offence was committed. The Franklin district court to possess thenceforth no criminal jurisdiction beyond the limits of the district.
§ 21. If through the insecurity of a district gaol, guards be necessary; the court or judge may order them to be impressed,—the expence to be defrayed out of the county levy.
§ 22. No expence for guards shall fall on the county after the judges of the district shall have received the gaol as a sufficient one.
§ 23. In other cases the expence of guards to be defrayed out of the treasury.
§ 24. The judges to make allowances to the clerks for paper &c. to be paid by the treasurer.
§ 25. Writs &c. returnable to any next district court, to be returnable to the court herein directed to be held & recognizances to hold accordingly.
Passed December 17, 1796.
Notice.
I WILL attend on the second Tuesday in February next if fair, if not, then the next fair day, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Mason county, under an act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes," at Simeral's improvement, on Mill creek; then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses, tending to establish Simeral's preemption, and the special calls in an entry thereon, and to do such other acts as may be necessary to establish said claim.
JOHN TAYLOR. Mason county, Dec. 28, 1796.
PATENT BRIDGES.
THE subscriber has invented a mode of making wooden bridges, which are strong, handsome, durable, easily and speedily constructed, even by common workmen, and may equally well be built over the widest rivers which will admit of such a passage, as over the smallest streams. They are capable of being repaired or strengthened a tany time, without impeding passengers, and with the greatest ease. The boards or planks, with which the arches are composed, being in close contract, will the better retain any coatings put on them for their preservation. Possessing these manifold advantages, the Patent Bridges promise to become of great utility in every part of our country.
The subscriber proposes to sell rights to build them in the several counties or Districts of the United States, & will give instructions with them. Where a particular bridge is wanted (the right of building in that country or district not disposed of) the subscriber will make drawings and give estimates of the necessary materials, according to the extent described, and the intended uses of the bridge. Letters on this subject, post paid, will be duly attended to by
C. W. PEALE. Museum, Philadelphia, Sept. 29:
NOTICE,
THAT agreeably to a law passed last session of assembly, the subscribers intend to make application to the court of Shelby county, in March next, to establish a town on their land on the Ohio, at the mouth of Eighteen mile creek.
A proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said Town, will be sold at the following times and places: (viz) On the premises, on Thursday, the 6th of April if fair, is not, on the next fair day; at Bairdstown, on the 11th, (it being court day,) and at Frankfort, on the 18th, (being also court day.) Twelve months credit will be given; the purchasers giving bond and approved security.
JOSEPH DUPUY, HERMAN BOWMAR. January 5, 1797.
A NEW ROAD.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has marked or blazed a New Road, from his house near the mouth of Bullkin creek, on the North West side of the Ohio river, to Deerfield, on the Little Miami; there is likewise another road, cut from opposite said road, (on the Kentucky side) to Washington.
Travellers will find it materially to their advantage to travel this route, as the road is very level and the distance only thirty-five miles.
JOHN GASKINS. November 28, 1796.
N. B. An excellent flat or ferry-boat, in good order.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker, HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE IN LEXINGTON, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES.
May 21, 1796.
LOST
BETWEEN between Thomas's tavern, at Washington, and Mr. Clarke's mill, on the 23d December, A GOLD PLAIN FRENCH WATCH, old fashion dial, gold needle, with a steel chain, broke, and mended with thread. Any person who may have found it, is desired to leave it at Maj. Lewis Moore's Limestone, Thomas's tavern, Washington, or Henry Marshall, Lexington—a generous reward will be given if required. Watch-makers or Jewellers to whom it may be offered, will please to give intelligence of it as above: $3t.
WILLIAM SCOTT, FULLER,
INFORMS the public, that he intends to take in cloth for his fulling mill at Mr. McCullough's store in Lexington, the first day of every Fayette court; and will deliver the same there when fulld.
$4t December 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Muddy creek, in Madison county, a chestnut sorrel Mare, three years old, about fourteen hands and an inch high, no mark nor brand perceivable, natural pacer, appraised to 131 10s.
EDWARD EVENS. Sept. 2, 1796.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF 26 First qualified Land.
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceedingly well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence, several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county. JOS. FENWICK. July 22, 1796.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
25 8000 Acres on the waters of State and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Alber's creek, in the name of John Pemberton. The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent. August 3, 1796. For said Bedford.
CHEAP LANDS
The Subscriber purpose selling the following Tracts, viz. FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullkin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees, that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year; and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with a twenty-five acre pond, well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW; as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
NOTICE,
THAT we the Commissioners appointed by an act of the Legislature to let and superintend the building of a dwelling & other houses for the accommodation of the Governor, in the town of Frankfort, will meet at the house of captain Daniel Weisiger, in said town, on the first day of February next, where the plan may be seen; & on the next day proposals will be received from persons who may wish to undertake the dwelling house and kitchen to be of brick—it will be a considerable job, and suitable payments made: we hope therefore, that men of industry will be induced to undertake both the brick-layer's and carpenter's part of the building.
DANIEL WEISIGER. BENNETT PEMBERTON, WILLIAM TRIGG. January 1, 1797.
Winchester's Dialogues for sale at this office.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE just received and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
M E R C H A N D I Z E, WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington, Cynthia, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING December 19, 1796.
ATTENTION.
THE Members of the Cincinnati Society, are desired to meet at Lexington, on the first Monday in March ensuing, at the House of Robert Megowan, in order to form a Society in this State, and to adopt such measures as will enable them to draw from the different States, their respective amounts, to support the wanting part of the Society in this State. 3w Lexington, December 29, 1796.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
OUT of the stable of George Adams, in Lexington, in the night between the 3d and 4th of this month, December, 1796. A bay Mare, about six years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, which tail, her mane hangs to the right side, and there is a remarkable curl in the hair of the left side of her neck, a small star hardly perceivable, being up under the hair which hangs from between her ears—when close examined there appears a great number of white hairs about her sides where the girth goes round, which makes that part assume the appearance of a red roan, the hair has been rubbed off under where the surcingle buckles, her legs are black, her hoofs are remarkably round, rough shod, trot very lively, is high spirited, and somewhat head strong, finely formed, is said to be forward with colt, and has formerly had one, in Fayette county, but she was said to have been raised in Woodford; I exchanged for her in Frankfort the Monday after the Lexington races, with a genteel looking man, who appeared to be about 25 years of age, fair hair, not tied; had some business on that day at the treasury; said he lived within seven or eight miles of Lexington, (and I think towards Bourbon,) his name I have forgot; I gave him in exchange for said mare, a stout bay horse, 6 years old, 15 hands high; and 50 dollars cash; which horse he presently exchanged for another mare.
Whoever delivers the above mare to GEORGE ADAMS in Lexington, shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward.
ALEXANDER NELSON. December 5, 1796.
For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND, ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, deceased and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is opposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atty. in fact. For Littleberry Mosby, jun. Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF LAND,
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit; two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses; about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expence may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never failing spring, which runs thro' said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
GEORGE ADAMS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a 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.

THE SOCIAL FIRE.
WHEN beating rains and pinching winds, At night attack the lab'ring hinds, And force them to retire— How sweet they pass their time away, In sober talk or rustic play, Beside the social fire.
There many a plaintive tale is told Of those, who, ling'ring in the cold, With cries and groans expire. The mournful story strikes the ear; They heave the sigh, they drop the tear, And bless their social fire.
The legendary tale comes next, With many an artful phrase perplexed, That well the tongue might tire; The windows shake, the shutters crack, Each thinks the ghost behind his back, And hitches to the fire.
Or now perhaps some honest swain, Who fann'd the lover's flame in vain, And glow'd with warm desire, Relates each stratagem he play'd, To win the coy, disdainful maid, And eyes the social fire.
To these succeeds the jocund song, From lungs less musical than strong, And all to mirth aspire; The humble roof returns the sound, The social car moves briskly round, And brighter burns the fire.
Oh! grant, kind heaven, a state like this, Where simple ignorance is bliss; 'Tis all that I require. Then, then—to share the joys of life, I'd seek a kind, indulgent wife, And bless my social fire.
Anecdote of Dr. Franklin.
Dr. Franklin, as agent for the province of Pennsylvania, being in England at the time the Parliament passed the stamp act for America, was frequently applied to by the ministry for his opinion respecting the operation of the same; he assured them that the people of America would never submit to it. The act was, nevertheless, passed, and the event shewed he had been right. After the news of the destruction of the stamped paper, had arrived in England, the ministry again sent for the doctor, to consult with him, and concluded with this proposition, that if the Americans would engage to pay for the damage done in the destruction of the stamped paper, &c. the parliament would then repeal the act. To this the doctor answered, that it put him in mind of a Frenchman, who having heated a poker red hot, ran into the street, and addressing an Englishman he met there "Hah, monsieur, voulez vous give me de plaisir et de satisfaction, and lette me runi dis poker only one foote up your backside?" "What!" says the Englishman:—"Only to lette me run; dis poker one foote up your backside." "D—n your soul," replies the Englishman. Well, den, only so far," says the Frenchman, pointing to about six inches of the poker." "No, no," replies the Englishman—"D—n your soul, what do you mean?" "Well, den," says the Frenchman, "will you have de justice to paye me for de trouble and expence of heating de poker?" "No, damn me, if I do," answered the Englishman, and walked off.
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.
FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Beaton, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for public business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation. For terms apply to the subscribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same.
THOMAS IRWIN, JOHN A. SEITZ.
LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC,
FOR THE YEAR 1797/2
May be had at this Office, by the gross, dozen, or single.
TO BE RENTED,
In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House,
A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford. SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers well engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given—Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN.
A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in MERCHANDISE. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained from his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington. WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM Mr. Haydon's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay Horse, rising 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is on one of his fore legs from his ankle down very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by a hard hurt, but now perfectly well—he trots and canters tolerable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, tho' carries his head low; I am told there was a man passed through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the circumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me, in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and doubly so for the thief. MATTHEW WALTON. December 15, 1796.
CHEAP GOODS.
THE subscriber wishing to decline the mercantile business for some time, will dispose of a handsome and General Assortment of
MERCHANDISE BY WHOLESALE,
On a very moderate profit. The goods were purchased on as advantageous terms as any ever imported to this state, and are well adapted to the winter and spring seasons. A credit will be given for part of the purchase money. Beef-Cattle, fat Hogs, or superfine Flour, will be received in payment at the highest current price when delivered. He wishes to purchase a quantity of corn, rye, barley, hemp, and tow linen. Either of the above articles will be received in discharge of book accounts. JAMES MORRISON, Who has on hand a quantity of castings, powder, and salt petre. Lexington, December 5.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber. J. M.
THE partnership of M'Coun & Castleman this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun. JAMES M'COUN. Lexington, August 13, 1796.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale, will employ a number of Journeymen—and to a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given. A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. Dec. 8, 1796 THOMAS HART.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And may be had at this Office—
[Price 4d.]
AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
Of the Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, &c. of that part of Louisiana, which lies between the Mississippi and New Madrid, or L'Anse a la Grasse, and on the West side of the Mississippi. Together with an Abstract of the Spanish Government.
200 acres of Land
FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from LEXINGTON to major HENRY's mill, six miles from LEXINGTON and six miles from GEORGETOWN: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of good meadow in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me, ROBERT BENHAM.
THIS is to inform the public, that Pulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's ferry on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dyed blue or green. JOHN McMILLIN. N. B. He takes in cloth at capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Currier's the second Tuesday in every month.
TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harbinson's and Thomas Harbinson's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with Timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq. living near the premises. Wm. M'BRAYERS. 16tf
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 I THE FIRST.     1 Prize of 2000 Dol. is 2000 1000   1 1000 1000   3 400 1200   1 300 300   6 200 1200   10 100 1000   20 50 1000   40 20 4800   800 12 9600   695 6 4170   of 200 dollars each being   1 for the first and 1 for 400   the last drawn ticket, 6670  
1779 Prizes. 3555 Blanks.
5834 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 appointment 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, J. HAWKINS. Managers. Any person purchasing 20 tickets shall have credit until the Lottery is drawn.
For Sale,
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate
LAND,
Lying on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared, and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn.—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises. HUGH EVANS. 13m
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY CASH,
A VALUABLE young Negro Woman, about seventeen years of age, well acquainted with house business. Also a Boy of good quality, about twelve years of age—both likely and under good character. For terms apply to WILLIAM ROSS. Lexington, December 7, 1796.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE & LOT whereon I now live, on Limestone street, in the town of Lexington: the lot is forty feet front and sixty-five feet back; the house is twenty-four feet front and twenty-six feet back, built of square logs, one story high. Also, a shed fifteen feet wide and twenty-five feet back, with two good fire places in it. Part cash, and part store goods, or other property, will be taken in payment. For terms, apply to WILLIAM ROSS.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A GOOD DISTILLER:
ONE who can come well recommended for his knowledge of the business, his honesty and industry, will meet with generous encouragement by applying to R. ELLIOT & Co. at their store in Lexington, or THO. HART, JUN. at his plantation. The highest price will be given by them for good clean RYE, which will be received at either place. tf
CASH FOR HIDES.
I WILL give Cash for Hides at my Tan-Yard, nearly opposite Col. Patterson's, on Water street in Lexington—where I will also take hides to tan on the shares. SEPTEMBER 1. JACOB KISER.
REID & MC. ILVAIN, SADDLERS,
RETURN their most grateful acknowledgments to those who have favored them with their custom, and hope for a continuance of the same.—They beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they still continue to carry on their business in all its branches, at their old shop in Lexington, opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office, and at Versailles next door to Mr. Nutt's tavern—Gentlemen may be supplied with any article in the Saddling line, at either of the above places, on reasonable terms, by wholesale or retail. Orders will be thankfully received and executed with punctuality and dispatch.
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRAYSON, 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.
ISRAEL HUNT,
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Cross street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and attention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 7, 1796.
FOR SALE.
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law. The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorized to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of these places. Charles W. Bird. Lexington, July 8, 1796. 12m
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favors, and hopes by attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has removed his shop, (some time since) on Cross street, at the lower end of Col. Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its branches. He has received from the settlement, an assortment of the best leather, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as neat as any made in Philadelphia. He wants five or six Women's Workmen, to whom good wages will be given. tf Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably. JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796. tf
A. & J. W. HUNT,
WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO.
Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.