The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-12-05 00:00:00

AN ORATION,
Delivered at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Wednesday the 4th of July, '98, by the rev. JOHN D. BLAIR.
Published by particular desire.
FRIENDS AND FELLOW-CITIZENS,
IN proportion to the disquietude which my mind has experienced of late, in contemplating the dangers which for some time have been threatening our country, it feels now dilated with joy at the returning light of this auspicious day, and the pleasing aspect of this respectable assembly.—In compliance with the polite request of a committee of the officers of the regiment, as also of the cavalry and horse, I am to address you on this occasion: and I shall do it with that freedom and independence which is characteristic of an American, and is certainly the best compliment I could pay to such an audience.
This day is the civic feast of patriotism, and it is hoped that no unwelcome prospect, no internal dissention will intrude upon its pleasures. If heretofore on common political subjects, a diversity of sentiment has existed: if any unfavorable suspicions of each other have ever been entertained, let this day banish them all. On this day let them give place to mutual confidence, to universal harmony, and the cordial congratulations of brothers and friends.
By the goodness of an indulgent & a gracious providence, we are met, once more, to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence, and methinks if ever joy is to find a place amongst us, if ever it is to expand the heart, and sparkle in the eye, this surely is the day that must excite it.
When the eminent virtues and patriotic services of an individual citizen have rendered him highly ornamental and useful to his country, with pleasure we celebrate the day which gave him birth. We finally retrace the various stages, we extol the distinguished virtues, we recount the splendid actions of his life: with conscious pride, we account him one of us, and feel dignified by the honors which we bestow on worth.
Shall then the ever memorable 4th of July pass unobserved? No—it was for this day such a patriot arose: On this day a whole nation was born to independence and peace. Surely on this day the most pleasing reflections must occupy the mind. The retrospect of past danger, of difficulties surmounted, and of glorious exploits achieved: the enjoyment of liberty the fruit of these, and the joyous prospect of its duration as long as the tide of nations and of time shall roll—All these considerations overwhelm the mind with an inundation of ineffable delight, and constrain us, in the elegant language of an American writer, 'for a while to muse eulogiums which we cannot express.'
On this hallowed day, the memory of our venerable forefathers recurs afresh.
The solitary wanderer from his native shores, who, unable to resist, and still less able to brook oppression, committed his barque to the ocean, then almost untried, who, Heaven directed, steered its course in quest of an asylum and first set his foot on American land, presents himself to view as the champion of liberty, and the illustrious progenitor of freedom. It was then the genuine tree of liberty was planted here. It was congenial with the soil, and soon became a flourishing & goodly tree. The votaries of freedom flocked around and cultivated it with the
tenderest care. It took deep root—it towered high, and its branches extended far and wide. It bore choice fruit, sweet to the taste, and comely to the eye, and which seemed to promise immortality to freedom. The toils and dangers of our adventurous fathers were all now amply acquitted, and they recounted them with pleasure as they sat under its shade. They found themselves blest with the most satisfactory and complete of earthly enjoyments, and when full of days, they bequeathed it a legacy to their descendants, who have always considered it a most sacred pledge.
But stability, alas! does not belong to the character of human things.—The happiness of their state became to others an object of envy, and in the course of years the tree was assailed by foreign hands who rudely attempted to cut it down.
Then, O! then was the spirit of America's sons most gloriously displayed. At the approach of the enemy, they arose at once—at once united together as a chosen band of brothers, and as one man, they valiantly defended their patrimony and repelled the barbarous assault. Many of them fell indeed in the arduous contest; but they fell covered as well with glory as with wounds, and with their precious blood they fertilized the spot on which the tree of liberty was growing. If it was shaken, it took the deeper root: it flourishes more and more: it is in full bloom to day. On the 4th of July, '76, it arrived at its maturity: its protection was complete, and ever since, we have called it independence, a name ever dear to Americans.
This leads me to observe, that amongst the endearing considerations which render this day precious, with a mixture of gratitude, of sympathy, and of triumph we call up the remembrance of those brave and gallant men who perished in their country's cause. To their valor—to their noble services—to their love of country—to their costly blood, are we indebted for the liberties we this day enjoy. O! could we recal to life those dear departed friends what grateful homage would they receive in this assembly—and with what delight and wonder should we gaze upon them? But they are gone—they sleep in the dust. Nothing now remains, but the pleasing recollection of what they did, and what they were,
We will not mar in any degree the pleasures of this day, by one moment's reflection on the violence which bro't them low; but we will revere their patriotism while we live; We will ever hold their memory dear; their names are engraven on our hearts, and we will embalm them with never fading honors. Nay, we will do more—we will requite their generous love by defending to the last, and transmitting inviolate to posterity the liberties and independence of our country, which have been purchased at so great a price.
A firm and unanimous resolution, faithfully to discharge their high obligation, is at all times proper, but seems now to be indispensably necessary, when we consider the critical & perilous situation to which we are reduced by our former friend and ally, the French republic. I say our former friend, because she seems, alas! no longer so. The wounds which she inflicted upon us, which the still continues to inflict, are plain and painful indications of deep-rooted enmity—And as those wounds were unexpected, so are they the more unpardonable, from the very consideration of the friendship which did subsist, and which on our part I know was cordial. When the French were contending for the rights of establishing a government for themselves, I appeal
to you, fellow-citizens, that we felt the tenderest anxiety for their success in opposition to the armies which were combined against them. We accounted their victories in some measure as our own, and we sympathized with them in every adversity of fortune. When they contended for principles of freedom, so just was their cause, and so heroic their exploits, that many American citizens, tho' it was contrary to the duties and interests of a neutral nation, seemed to with ardently for taking an active part in their favor. In short,
Who saw them act, but envied every deed? Who heard them groan, and did not wish to bleed?
But domination seems now to be their object, and there is too much reason to believe that America is one of the nations over whom it is to be extended.
In truth, fellow-citizens, the time seems now arrived, when our only alternative is tame submission to unprovoked, unredressed wrongs, or a brave defence of our national character and interests.
I shall not trouble you with a detail of facts. I pass over the numberless and wanton depredations that have been committed upon our vessels and other property on the high seas. I will not wound the feelings of any man in this assembly by recaling to view the fate of many brave American freemen who have been reduced to beggary, ignominiously scourged and confined in chains, in which numbers of them in all probability, are groaning to-day, merely because they were Americans. Nor will I dwell on the fruitless mission of our meritorious and patriotic envoys and the many indignities and insults which have been heaped upon them. Suffice it to say, that our property is violently wrested from us, our overtures of peace are rejected with scorn, and the very government and independence of our country assailed. The directory of France undertakes to dictate to us, what articles we shall export and to what places we shall trade. Or rather commerce is to be interdicted to us altogether. We are to be prohibited every port on earth except her own, and in them our property is to be lawful prize! From my soul, I wish the French republic well. I wish them a free, a stable, and pacific government; but usage such as this, the most enthusiastic friendship cannot bear. It is too much.—no nation can submit to it, and yet pretend to be free. But this is not all. The most deadly blow, as I think, that has been aimed against our sovereignty and independence, is the denunciation of our president's speech in May '97.
The constitution of our country has made it his duty to give information to congress of the state of the union. If aggressions are made whether at home or from abroad, it is his duty to give a correct and faithful statement of facts. He did so. What is the consequence! Why this discharge, this constitutional discharge, of the duties of his office is considered, it seems a violent outrage against the French directory, and we are told that satisfaction for it will be expected from us. Fellow citizens, I know it is the lot of human frailty to err. It is possible that to many honest men and dear lovers of their country, some measures of government may have appeared impolitic and unwise. I should not hesitate to give it as my own opinion, in particular, that what is called the Alien act, is in some respects impolitic and dangerous; impolitic as it may have a tendency to discourage emigration to this country, and unsafe as it may expose many a worthy and honest to
reigner, whom I think we ought to consider a valuable acquisition, to the hazard of falling a sacrifice to the groundless suspicions of one man. Yet I am perfectly satisfied that if the citizens of America think with me on this subject, the Legislature, upon conviction of its impropriety by petition or memorial, will not hesitate a moment to repeal the act. If they should not think with me, the probability would be that my opinion was wrong, and I should cheerfully submit to the will of the majority. But with respect to the president's speech, I must beg leave to contend that whether it be improper or not, and whatever judgment we may pass upon it amongst ourselves, it would be a relinquishment of our independence as a nation if we should submit to have him arraigned at a foreign bar. An indignity of this kind offered to him, is an indignity to those who appointed him, and to the nation at large which he represents. And I fain would hope we are not yet a people so divided, and so degraded as to suffer the French directory, or any foreign power on earth to erect a tribunal for the adjudication of our chief magistrate. If a foreign minister, director, prince or potentate of any description shall be permitted to dictate what the president shall say, he will soon determine next who that president shall be. In short, he must resign all pretensions to the right of self government and become entirely subservient to the views, and obedient to the mandates of an imperious master.
The fate of many countries in Europe, once rich and flourishing, may surely afford us an instructive lesson as to the advantages expected from a submission to France in the present instance. Let our citizens be taxed for money to appease the resentment of the directory against the president's speech and they will proceed as exigencies may require, to exact from us as from other nations, contributions, and make requisitions without end. What then, it may be asked, shall we go to war with so powerful a nation as France? No fellow citizens, not if we are prepared to lay our sovereignty and independence, and all the dear bought liberties of America prostrate at her feet. If we cannot subscribe to these hard conditions, then war I fear is not at our option. If we can subscribe to them, then indeed we may have peace; that is our lives may probably be spared, but we shall be stripped of every thing that could render them comfortable. Indeed, we could not probably be said to live.
"For what is life? 'Tis not to stalk about and gaze Upon the sun: 'Tis to be free; when liberty is gone Life grows insipid, for we are then dependent."
It follows then that it is our duty not tamely to submit to the wanton aggressions, and imperious demands of any foreign power.
Our papers announce that depredations are committed of late, by a British frigate near Charleston, and that our captured vessels are sent to Halifax for adjudication. I have no documents to ascertain this fact, and I would not pass a hasty judgment; but I am confident that the government will make all necessary enquiries respecting it. If it be so, and ample redress be refused, though our situation will be truly unfortunate, our way will be clear.
If aggressions are made, it matters not by whom. And if our independence is to be wrested from us, no American I am persuaded would envy his country that paltry boon, the choice of masters.

We are not yet the subjects of any foreign power; and I trust we never will be. We will be true and genuine Americans. We will ever be desirous of cultivating peace and friendship with all the nations of the earth; but if our independence be assailed by any or by all, it never will be resigned without a struggle. In the firm & patriotic language of our envoys, we will make 'one manly effort to preserve it.' If the most vigorous exertions fail—if our unhappy country must be doomed to wear the yoke of bondage—if liberty must fall a sacrifice at last, we shall at least have this consolation that we have done our duty, and that it shall not expire alone. Our lives and all that we hold most dear on earth shall accompany it, to 'grace its fall, at least, and make its ruin glorious.'
But, fellow citizens, if we firmly unite together, we need not be apprehensive on that score. War, come when it will, indeed, will always come too soon. But if it be our lot to encounter it, now is the time for America. We have now many brave men in our country, who are well skilled in the art of war, who have been trained to it in many a severe campaign, who know how to contend for freedom, and contend with success. —There lives, though now advanced in years; yet in Vernon's calm retreat there lives a valiant chief, faithful and true, whose very pulse will beat for liberty, and whom the cold hand of age has not rendered insensible to his country's wrongs. You know the man. It is he who led our troops to the field in former days; and not only to the field, but to victory; and not only to victory, but to independence and peace. Those who opposed his arm in battle know him well. Yes and whosoever shall now presume to trample on the rights and provoke the vengeance of his country, shall find sufficient cause, old as he is, to fear him still.
But if generous Americans in grateful recollection of past services, and out of respect for his age, shall be loth to disturb his repose, to call him again to buckle the armour on his weary limbs now scarce recovered from the fatigues of war, and place the helmet on his hoary head, we have enough besides to do their country's service. We have younger men prepared to take the field if necessity require, and bear the heat and burthen of the day; men who have been witnesses of his wisdom in the council, and his valour in the field, who in this camp were trained to arms, who under his banners have often fought by his side, and been instructed by his example how to conquer. With pride and gratitude of heart, I discover some in this assembly; men who have not known how to fear when liberty was at stake, who cheerfully obeyed their country's call in the hour of distress, and never yet did flinch in the day of battle. Thousands and thousands such as these are now the pride and hope of their country.
On the whole, fellow citizens, though the situation of America be indeed critical and distressing, yet if we are not wanting to ourselves, there is no cause to be afraid. I pray you let us unite in maintaining the government, and in cheerfully obeying the laws of our country.—Let us cultivate the public and private virtue which is the characteristic of republics, and republican citizens. Let common danger, common interests, a sense of duty, and the indissoluble ties of a sincere and brotherly affection unite us together, and all will yet be well.
I conclude with repeating that it is our sincere desire, if it were our fervent wish to live in peace and friendship with all the world: but if this cannot be—by the favour and blessing of Almighty God, who hath never yet deserted us, at all adventures we must, we will be free.
Lexington, December 5.
No mail down the Ohio this week, consequently there are now two due. Representations to the post master general, through the members of congress, from this state, of the failure of the mail for two winters past, were made by the citizens of this place last winter; through the same channel they were informed, the defect should be remedied. From the present prospect it appears that proper arrangements have not yet been made, or if made,
are not carried into effect. Further enquiries therefore appear necessary.
The honorable John Brown, is re-elected Senator in Congress for the state of Kentucky, the ensuing term,
Our last southern mail brought us an account of the disappearance of the Yellow Fever, both at Philadelphia and New-York, and that the people are fast returning to their former habitations:—that Robert G. Harper, (a warm supporter of the Alien and Sedition Laws) is re-elected a member of Congress, for South Carolina:—that the ship Niger, (taken by the United States frigate Constitution, and carried into Norfolk) is acquitted, and the owner has laid very heavy damages.
The following acts have passed the Legislature at the present session, and received the governor's approbation and signature, viz:
An act for suspending the sales of lands for the payment of taxes.
An act prescribing the time for holding courts in the Washington district.
An act relative to the estate of Joseph Barnett, deceased.
An act appropriating money for the rent of the Governor's house.
An act giving further time to return platts and certificates to the register's office.
And also, resolutions relative to certain measures of the general government; and for printing one thousand copies of the same.
The 1st anniversary of St. Andrew's Society in Lexington, was held on Friday the 30th ult. at Mr. Megowan's tavern, when the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year.
The hon. George Muter, President John Maxwell, esq. Vice-President. Richard Lake, esq. Secretary. John Arthur, Treasurer. The rev. J. Armstrong, Chaplain. Mr. David Reid, } Assistants. Mr. William Ross, }
After partaking of an excellent dinner, in company with several gentlemen who favored the society with their presence, the following toasts were given:
1. The immortal memory of St. Andrew. 2. The state of Kentucky—May it ever afford an asylum to emigrants from every quarter of the globe. 3. Scotchmen's wives and Scotchmen's bairns, and all those who wish to lie in Scotchmen's arms. 4. The beggar's benison. 5. The land of cakes—May the light of Liberty illuminate her with refulgent splendour. 6. Wealth to the generous and power to the merciful. 7. May the laws we love be honest, and the land we live in free. 8. Success to every institution that will stretch out the hand of fraternity to emigrants. 9. May the olive-branch of peace flourish in every soil. 10. The bonniest lass in a' the world. 11. May there be no distinction between the sons of Caledonia and Columbia—but may their conduct be as brethren. 12. Judgment to discern our rights, and courage to protect them. 13. May they never be in want who have a disposition to assist the necessitous. 14. The fair daughters of America—May every Scotchman pay the tribute of respect due to their merit. 15. Pleasure that pleases on reflection. 16. Happy to meet, happy to part, and happy to meet again.
An act giving further time to return platts and certificates to the register's office.
Passed November 24, 1798.
Be it enacted by the general assembly, that the further time of one year, from and after the end of the present session of assembly, be allowed the owners of platts and certificates of survey, to return the same to the register's office; in which time, the register of the land office shall receive all platts and certificates of survey, although not returned within the time heretofore limited by law. And such lands shall not be considered forfeited or liable to forfeiture on that account.
This act shall commence and be in force from & after the passage thereof.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be sold at the office of the Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, and Guardian of Freedom, Frankfort, The Kentucky Almanac, For the year of our Lord 1799.
FOR SALE,
Two Hundred Acres of Land IN Bourbon county, nine miles from Paris, near the iron works road, about fifty acres cleared, and under good fence, meadows, lots, orchards, &c. commodious dwelling houses, kitchen with stone chimneys, and other convenient buildings, three good springs, plenty of stock water, the situation and land equal in beauty and elegance to any in the country; apply to Mr. Brent in Paris, or the owner on the land.
JOSEPH M'CORKLE. N. B. Three fourths of the pay will be taken in Merchandize.
Cash and Merchandize Will be given by the subscribers, for WHEAT & TOBACCO.
THE wheat will be received at Tates creek mills, or in Lexington. The tobacco at any ware-house on the Kentucky river, or Ohio. They have just received a quantity of COFFEE, SUGAR, SPIRITS, WINE, BRANDY and COTTON, which they will sell very low.
MOODY & DOWNING. November 28, 1798. 1m.
An Overseer Wanted for the Enslaving Year.
AN industrious man with a small family may meet with employment by applying to the subscriber, on Cane run, Scott county, three miles from Georgetown.
ISAAC A. BUFORD. December 3d, 1798.
To the Mechanics of Kentucky.
AT an adjourned meeting of the subscribers for purchasing a Fire Engine, No. 2, held at Mr. Marshall's Tavern in Lexington, 3d December, 1798.
It was resolved to receive proposals from any Mechanic in this state to furnish a Fire Engine, stating the dimensions, expenses of constructing, and the time in which it will be delivered complete.—The Engine to be at least equal to the one belonging to the Company No. 1, in this town, and as much superior as the funds of the company will admit.
One third of the price that may be agreed upon will be advanced in hand, upon the party contracting giving sufficient security to return the said money advanced with legal interest in case of non-compliance with the contract. Proposals will be received by the under persons who have been appointed a committee, and information will be given by any of them, to any Mechanic who may wish to offer proposals until the 3d January next.
R. PATERSON, W. MACBEAN, H. MARSHALL, J. M. BOOGS, R. CAMPBELL.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Shelby county, near the Franklin line, on Benion, a young sorrel mare, three years old next spring, fourteen hands high, near hind foot white, a small blaze in her face, branded on the near shoulder something resembling the figure six, appraised to 15l.
PAUL FAUGHT. September 29th, 1798. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Logan county, near the head of little Muddy creek, a sorrel mare four years old next, with white hairs, a blaze in her face, some white on the off side of her jaws, branded on the near shoulder nearly thus 8, thirteen and a half hands high, with a small bell on, appraised to 9l 10s.
WILLIAM HAY. August 22d, 1798. †
ONE DOLLAR REWARD,
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 2d inst, Charles Henderson, an apprentice to the Carpenter and House Joiners business about 17 years old, about five feet and a half high, light hair, had on a blue coat, white waistcoat, mixt cloth overalls, and fur hat; Whoever delivers said apprentice to the subscriber living in Scott county, or secure him in any jail so that he can get him shall have the above reward. All persons are forewarned against harboring him at their peril.
WILLIAM SUTTON. December 4th, 1798. 1w†
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court; October term, 1798.
Henry Purviance, complainant, AGAINST Robert Morris and John Nicholson, defendants,
In Chancery.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill: that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, that another be published some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house, in the town of Lexington, and at the door of the court-house of Fayette county.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, Clk.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court; October term, 1798.
John Kay, complainant, AGAINST Benjamin Fisher, 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 he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill; that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, published some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house, and a copy posted up at the door of the court-house in the county of Fayette.
A copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, Clk.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court; October term, 1798
Guy Bryan, complainant, AGAINST Robert Morris, and John Nicholson, defendants,
In Chancery.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill: that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, that another be published some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house, in the town of Lexington, and another copy posted up at the door of the court-house of Fayette county.
A copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, Clk.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court; October term, 1798.
John Wilkes Kitiera, complainant, AGAINST Robert Morris, 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 he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complainant's bill: that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, that another be published some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in Lexington, and the door of the court-house in the county of Fayette.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, Clk.

STATE OF KENTUCKY. LEXINGTON DISTRICT COURT, October Term 1798. John Henry, and Milley his wife, late relict and widow of William Elliot de- ceased complainants.
AGAINST James Elliot, James Stewart and Ann his wife, Robert, Peggy, William, Jane and Milley Elliot, legal represen- tatives of William Elliot deed. defen- dants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants James Elliot and William Elliot, not having en- tered his appearance herein accor- ding to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satis- faction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state, Therefore, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here, on the fourth day of our next March term and answer the bill of the complainants, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively—another post- ed 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 Lexing- ton.
(A Copy.) Teste. Tho. Bodly, Clk.
Scott county, Near Georgetown.
RUNAWAY about the middle of September last, two negroes, one man which is about thirty-five years old, five feet six inches high, named Harry, when he laughs he shows his teeth more than common, he talks slow, and with a down-cast with his head when talked to, he doth not like to talk without he is talked to, he had on when he went away a Painter skin jacket, and other old clothes of country linen. The woman, she's a- bout thirty-five years old, she is a low woman, of a yellow cast a little, when she walks she stoops forward, and when she walks her feet turns out more than common, she has large lumps in the middle of her feet, she has a scar on her upper lip, she has a long face, talks saucy when talked to, brazen look, she has a hat with a rib- band round it, also a blue linsey coat, and a striped cottongown, she is named Easter. They took with them a spotted dog, it is supposed that they will make for the settlement to Virginia, or over the river Ohio, I expect they have a forged pass with them. Any person or persons that will apprehend the same and secure them so that I get them again, or deliver them to Na- thaniel Barker, living in Lexington Kentucky, shall receive a handsome reward, besides all reasonable charges paid by me, or Nathaniel Barker liv- ing in Lexington.
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS.
Five Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen or broke out of my sta- ble in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 29th December last, a like- ly 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 shoul- der and buttock, but not very plain, her tail pretty bunchy, has the ap- pearance of being worked. Who- ever will deliver said mare to me shall receive the above reward and reason- able charges.
H. MILVAIN.
Lexington, March 9, 1798. tf
The Subscribers,
HAVE just received, and now open- ing at their Store, on Main street, opposite the Market house, in addition to their former stock, a large and ge- neral assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Suitable for the present and approach- ing seasons. Also a complete assort- ment of GLASS, QUEENS & CHINA Wares, Groceries of every description, Crowley and German SPRING STEEL, of the best quality; all of which they will certainly sell on low terms for cash.
TROTTER & SCOTT.
Lexington, November 22d, 1798.
Ready Money
GIVEN FOR GOOD CLEAN MERCHANTABLE WHEAT. Delivered at my Mill, three miles be- low Lexington.
THOMAS LEWIS.
September 29th, 1798. tf
JAMES B. JANUARY
WILL GIVE A GENEROUS PRICE FOR HEMP & TOBACCO. He has on hand a quantity of RED CLOVER SEED, of the produce of Kentucky, and this year's growth— as well as a quantity of SALT, IRON and CASTINGS.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Lexington District Court; October term, 1798.
Robert Johnson, complainant,
AGAINST
Francis Boykin, George Lankford, Wil- iam Miller, David Barrow, Thomas Jordan, Robert Jordan, Francis Mar- shall Boykin, and Boykin, heirs and representatives of Robert Marshall de- ceased, John Lawrence and Sally Law- rence, heirs of John Lawrence de- ceased, and Josiah Parker, administrator of William Davis, dec. defendants,
In Chancery.
THE defendants not having enter- ed their appearance herein, agree- able to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the com- plainant's bill: that a copy of this or- der be forthwith inserted in the Ken- tucky Gazette for two months suc- cessively, published some Sunday im- mediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting- house in Lexington, and a copy posted up at the door of the court-house in the county of Fayette.
A Copy. Teste, Thos. Bodley, Clk.
HARDIN COUNTY, (to wit:) November, Quarter Session court, 1798.
Samuel Rice, complainant,
AGAINST,
David Barbour, defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do ap- pear here on the first day of the next pebruary term, and answer the com- plainant's bill, or the same will be taken as confessed. That a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky news-papers for two months successively, and published at the door of John Vertrees's house on some Sun- day immediately after the divine ser- vice, and a copy set up at the door of the court-house, of Hirdin county.
(A Copy.) Teste. MORRIS MILES, C. C.
JOHN JORDAN, JUN.
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE QUANTITY OF MADEIRA, SHERRY, LISBON, & PORT, } WINES.
ALSO, SPIRITS AND BRANDY.
Of a superior quality, which he purposed selling very low for Cash.
STRAYED from the subscriber, at Lexington, about the first of June last, two brindle and white work steers, four years old, marks and brands, if any, I disremember, only the largest of them has the tips of his horns cut off, and had on when he went away a small bell. Whoever will deliver the said cattle to the sub- scriber, on high street opposite col. Pat- terson's, shall receive 3 dollars re- ward, paid by,
R. MIDDLETON.
October 15th, 1798. 3w
TAKEN up by the subscriber, liv- ing in Montgomery county, near Mountsterling on the waters of Hing- ston, a dark bay horse, three years old last summer, thirteen and a half hands high, one hind foot white, branded on the near buttock thus R, and on the near shoulder and jaw, but not perceivable, with a small star in his forehead, appraised to 41 16s.
MAJOR RINGO.
October 19th 1793. *
THE Managers of the Lexington Lodge Lottery have appointed James Ellis, esq. attorney at law, to settle the lottery business in my absence. Those indebted will please to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will certainly be commenced without discrimination.
TH. BODLEY.
August 20, 1798. tf
FOR SALE,
SIXTEEN thousand acres of land on the north fork of Kentucky, three thousand on Severn and Cedar, five thousand on Locust, and eight thou- sand on Sandy—These lands will be sold cheap, enquiry of
JAMES RUSSELL, and F. RIDGELY.
November 18th, 1798. 3t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Clarke county, living on the four mile creek six miles from Win- chester, a sorrel mare, fourteen hands one inch high, adjudged to be thir- teen years old, branded on the near buttock C, the near four foot white, a number of saddle spots on her back, had on a four shilling bell, apprais- ed to 41.
Also a sorrel mare colt, foaled last Spring, a star in its forehead, apprais- ed to 31.
Also a bay horse, three years old, fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder G, and on the buttock S E, both hind feet white, has on a three shilling bell, a small star in his forehead, appraised to 61.
JOHN DALE.
August 21st, 1798. *
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Green county, a bay mare, six years old, four feet six inches high, a small star in her forehead, branded on the near buttock thus H H, long main, switch tail, with small saddle spots, appraised to 81.
HENRY SAUNDERS.
July 31st, 1798. tf
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at the office of the KEN- TUCKY GAZETTE in Lexington, and the GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM in Frankfort,
Price 15/.
A LETTER
FROM
GEORGE NICHOLAS
OF KENTUCKY,
TO HIS FRIEND IN VIRGINIA, Justifying the conduct of the citizens of Kentucky, as to some of the late measures of the general govern- ment; and correcting certain false statements, which have been made in the different states of the views and actions of the people of Ken- tucky.
FOR SALE,
Several Small Tracts of very Valuable LAND, and of incontestible TITLE, (viz:)
MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. 360 Acres, comprehending three tracts of 120 acres each, adjoining the southern bounda- ries 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.
53 separated out lots of two acres each, be- ing 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 pur- chasers 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 com- mandant 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.
364 acres bounded on the front by the said ri- ver Kaskaskias. 3880 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 afore- said 10 grants.
Also one lot in the town of Kaskaskias, plea- santly 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
I WILL SELL OR RENT
The house lately occupied by Mr. David Humphreys in this place.
K. M'COY.
Lexington, August 22d, 1798.
Dr. ESSEX,
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, AND MAN MID WIFE,
A PUPIL of the late Dr. John Hunter of Lon- don, announces to his friends and the pub- lic, his intention of practising in the several de- partments of his profession.
Lexington, Sept. 10, 1798.
N. B. Dr. Essex resides in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Seitz, at that end of the town of Lexington which leads out to Frankfort. tf
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 pur- chased wholesale, by giving bond with approved security.
JACOB LAUDEMAN. Lexington; Jan. 15, 1798.
A TAVERN.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS lately opened in the town of Harrods- burgh, in the house lately occupied by Palmer and miles, a house of
ENTERTAINMENT,
and is well provided with beds and bedding, and with every other article necessary to ren- der the accommodation of travellers comforta- ble. He hopes by his attention to his guests, he will obtain a share of the public patronage.
RICHARD DAVENPORT. Harrodsburgh, Oct. 1, 1798. tf
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the sub- scriber are requested to call and pay of their respective balances, as I intend, in a few weeks, to send for a fresh supply of merchandise. Such persons as neglect this notice, may ex- pect to have their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collec- tion.
WM. WEST. Lexington, October 10, 1798.
C. FREEMAN,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
Late of the Indian towns, from the North-Western Territory of the United States, now at Lexington in Kentucky.
RESPECTFULLY informs the pub- lic, that he has been regularly bred to the art of PHYSIC and SURGE- RY, studied three and an half years with doctor Laurence, V. D. Veer, an eminent practitioner, and late presi- dent of the medical society of the state of New-Jersey; attended doctor William Shippen's lectures on anat- omy, surgery and midwifery, in the city of Philadelphia—received a li- cence to practice as a physician and surgeon throughout the state of New- Jersey, 13th of August, 1785, from the honorable David Brearly and Isaac Smith, two of the justices of the su- preme court of the state of New-Jer- sey, agreeable to an act passed 25th November, 1783, by the council and general assembly of that state, for re- gulating the practice of physic and surgery.
Since which time, he has travelled through twenty-two different tribes of Indians, among whom he has resi- ded nearly four years, and made it his constant study to investigate and find out the virtues of all kinds of herbs, roots, plants and simples, used by them in the curing of diseases; by which means he has made a num- ber of valuable discoveries in the healing art, and now (with the blessing of God) cures and gives re- lief in most diseases incident to the human body—viz. Fevers, inflamma- tions, eruptions, hemorrhages, fluxes, fits, cramps, convulsions, head-aches, fore-eyes, bleeding at the nose, colds, coughs, pain in the breast, spitting of blood, pains in the stomach, indigest- ion, night sweats, inward debilities, low spirits, vapours in men, hysterics in women, difficulty of making water, bloody urine, colliveness and rheu- matism, effectually destroys worms, cures fist and wandering pains arising in different parts of the body, the ef- fects of the improper use of mercury, green wounds, old sores, ulcers, burns, scalds, cankers, scald-head in children, piles and fistulas, the whites in women, and all femal weakneses in both sexes; the bite of the viper, rattle snake, and all venomous bites effectually cured.
The many cures performed within four years past, which will fully ap- pear (to any gentleman who will please to call upon him, being too lengthy for this paper) by papers and vouchers of cures performed, now in his hands, properly attested, and whose authenticity cannot be denied, flatters himself is sufficient to con- vince the public that he has been successful in curing diseases, and that this is not intended as an imposition upon mankind.
Thomas Muir's Trial,
For Sedition for sale at this office.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
THE SMOKEY CHIMNEY.
WHEN Patrick's chimney one day chanc'd to smoke, Thought he there's something doth the funnel choke; "Here, Dennis! Sirrah, quick! "Here's a damn'd finoke! you raf- cal!—Go dy'e hear! "And try if you can make the pas- sage clear "By throwing down a brick."
The mean time—in a sort of fret or fume, He hastily pac'd up and down the room, And oft wou'd (little dreaming of a blow) His noddle up the chimney pop, And bawl to Dennis at the top— "Will you throw down the brick, or not?"
At length, quite angry—to the grate Applying his devoted pate— "Dennis! I say, you thief! odd rot it! "Why don't you throw a brick-bat down? "Dennis I say—Oh my crown! "Arrah! by J—, but I've got it!"
ANECDOTE.
A Clergyman lately took for his text these words—"The flesh, the world, and the devil"—and began his sermon in the following manner—"I shall just touch upon the flesh, pass lightly over the world, and hasten as fast as I can to the devil."
WANTED,
A PLACE where there is a woman with a good breast of milk, to raise a fine healthy boy, now three weeks old, for which a generous re- ward will be given—Enquire of the Printer.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that all kinds of
Copper and Tin work
are made and repaired at his shop in Lexington, opposite the office of the Kentucky Gazette, where the highest price is given for old Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead. Those who will please to favor him with their custom, shall have their work done in the best manner, on the most moderate terms and on the shortest notice. tf THOMAS REID.
FOR SALE,
Forty thousand acres of L A N D, ON LICKING.
3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the wa- ters 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. 2,000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson coun- ty. 2,333 1-3 acres on Fern creek, Jefferson coun- ty. 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 Cox'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. tf
NOTICE
THAT the subscriber respectfully informs the gentlemen mer- chants, and traders to New-Orleans, &c. that he intends carrying on the business of BOAT BUILDING, the ensuing winter, at or near the mouth of Silver creek, on the Kentucky river—and as he intends to keep a number of hands employed in that business, hopes to be able to supply his friends with any number of boats that may be wanting, on short notice. Cash Merchandize, Tobacco, Whiskey, Pork, Beef-Cattle and Corn, will be received in pay- ment. tf JOSIAS BULLOCK.
JOHN JORDAN jun. HAS just arrived from Philadelphia with a LARGE and EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF 35 MERCHANDIZE; Which he is now opening and will sell whole sale, on moderate terms. Lexington, February 18th, 1798.
Opening For Sale. By the subscribers in Main street (next door to Mr. Stewart's Printing Of- fice) an elegant assortment of 5 British and India Muslins, Of all descriptions; WITH a variety of other articles— amongst which are broad and for- rest cloths, cassimeres, printed calli- coes, chintz, and printed shawls; silk and cotton bandanoes; best Scotch thread, mens' cotton stockings, fine white tapes, cambrics and lawns, 5-4. 6-4-7-4-8-4- and 8 by 10qr. diaper & damask table cloths; bed ticking, white and brown linens, cotton coun- terpanes, pulicat handkerchiefs, India and coloured nankins; hats, assorted, needles, ivory and horn combs; Ma- deira and brandy by the quarter cask; leaf and muscovado sugars, tea, cof- fee, chocolate, &c. &c. with an as- sortment of Hopkins's new invented razor strops and composition—Which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash or approved notes. GARDNER & BOARDMAN. Lexington, October 29, 1798. tf
STATE OF KENTUCKY. LEXINGTON DISTRICT COURT, October term, 1798. Richard Grooks, complainant, AGAINST Benjamin Fisher, and others defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant, Benjamin Fisher, not having entered his appear- ance herein agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state. There- fore, on the motion of the complain- ant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of our next March term, and answer the complaintant's bill;— that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively—another pub- lished at the door of the presbyterian meeting house in Lexington, some Sunday immediately after divine ser- vice—and another copy to be posted up at the door of the court house of Fayette county. (A Copy.) Teste THOMAS BODLY, Clk.
For Sale, A NEGRO GIRL, ABOUT twelve years old, as likely as any in the state, and as free from faults; inquire at capt. Mar- shall's Tavern in Lexington.
NOTICE, ALL persons are hereby forewarn- ed from taking assignments on a- ny or all of nine notes given by me to Seth Thruston, (for five pounds each, as well as I recollect) amounting in the whole to forty-five pounds, dated the latter end of September or begin- ning of October, and payable in De- cember next, and tested by James Martin; as I am determined not to pay either of them unless compelled by law, as said Thruston has failed to comply with his contract with me, for which said notes were given. JOHN GREEN. November 26th, 1798. 3w
THE subscribers inform the public in general, that they will attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, in said coun- ty, on Friday and Saturday the 23d and 24th inst. on the waters of Tick creek, at Peter Martin's on the south side of the main road leading from Frankfort to Shelbyville, to perpetu- ate the testimony of sundry witnesses respecting the improvements and spe- cial calls of a treasury warrant, en- tered in the name of James Crane. Likewise a four hundred acre survey, entered in the name of George Yunt, on the west side of said road. Shelby county K. } GEO. YUNT. Nov. 10, 1798. } EDM. WAYMOND.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the mouth of Muddy creek Madison county, a bay yearling horse colt, about four feet six inches high, no brand or flesh marks, all four feet white. THOMAS SHERRER.
Wanted to Hire immediately, FIVE or SIX 6 ABLE WORKING HANDS, By the year, for whom cash and good usage will be given. Also, a white man, who can come well re- commended for industry and sobriety, and is a good accountaint, will meet with good encouragement by apply- ing to W. Baylor and } Agents for R. Patterson. } the Vineyard N. B. We will also purchase three or four Negroes of the above descrip- tion.
The Share Holders OF the Kentucky Vineyard Associa- tion, are requested to pay their subscriptions to Mr. CUTHBERT BANKS, who is authorized to collect and receive the same—one fifth part of each share is wanted immediately. By order of the Board of Directors. J. Bradford, Chm. October 29. IT is hoped the Share Holders will not put me to the trouble of calling personally on each individual, but de- posit the payment in some gentleman's hands in Lexington or Frankfort. C. Banks, Collector.
Macbean, Poyzer & Co. INTENDING shortly to start for the settle- ment, request all persons indebted to them by bond, note or book account, to make imme- diate payment, otherwise they will be put into the hands of the proper officer for collection. They will dispose of the remainder of their goods on hand on moderate terms for Cash, Whiskey, Sugar, Feathers, Country Linen, &c. Consisting of Blankets, Flannels, Coatings, Woolen Cloths, Mens' and Womens' Shoes, Wool and Fur Hats, Muslin, Iron, Hoes, Axes, Stationary, Castings Worsted Hose, and the fol- lowing
6 BOOKS: Bibles, Testaments, Spelling Books and Primers. Laws of the U. States. Price's Sermons. Jarrett's do. Scougal's life of God in the Soul of Man. Mem'rs of Halliburton Hervey's Meditations. Crisps works. Life of Christ. Cockburn's Collection. French Spelling-Book. Ruddiman's Latin Grammar. Evelina and Camilla. Melmoth's Essays. Brown on Equality. Howel's Husbandry spiritualized. Bracken's Farriery. Taplin's do. Mrs. Griffith's Letters to Young Women. Zimmermon on Solitude. Yorick's Sentimental Journey. Elop's Fables. Franklin's Life. Howard's Life. Account of the Pelew Islands. Watt's Psalms. Ohio Navigator. Speeches of Erkin and Kyd, &c. &c. NO TRUST. Old Court House, 29th Oct. 1798.
THE partnership of ROBERT BARR, & Co. is this day dis- solved, all persons indebted to the firm, will see the necessity of calling im- mediately and settling off their balan- ces to the subscriber, as no further in- dulgence can be given. tf ROBERT BARR. Lexington, March 15, 1798.
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. VANPRADELLES, atty. in fact for John Cockey Owings.
WHEREAS my wife, Milly Fisher, hath eloped from my bed and board without any just cause, this is hereby to forewarn all persons what- ever from crediting her any thing on my account as I will not pay any debts of her contracting. $3w CALEB FISHER.
WHEREAS some unhappy disputes has arisen between me and my wife Sarah, which has caused a sepa- ration to take place between us, and as we have mutually agreed to live separate, and as I have given her, of my own estate for her support, I do hereby forewarn all persons from ha- ving any dealings with her, as I do not intend to pay any of her contracts. WM. LANSDALE. November 22d, 1798. *it
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Mercer county, near Billis's mill, one bay filly, a star in her forehead, three white feet, supposed to be three years old, about thirteen and a half hands high, branded on the near shoulder O, appraised to 9l. WILLIAM GAINS. Oct. 27th, 1798. 3/9
FOUND, NEAR LEXINGTON, AND left at this office, A BLACK LEATHER POCKET BOOK: by the papers it contains, it appears to belong to Samuel Whitlock—the owner may get it by applying to the printer, and paying for this advertise- ment.
FOR SALE, FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Lick- ing, patented and surveyed in the year 1788— the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. Produce will be taken in payment. tf ROBERT BRADLEY.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has just returned from Philadelphia, with a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Cut- lery, Queen's Ware, &c. &c. Also an assortment of BOOKS, consisting of Divinity, Law, History, School, Music, Copper- plate Copies, &c. A large assortment of Ladies' Morocco, Stuff, Leather Shoes and Slippers—all of which will be sold low for Cash. ** All those indebted to him by bond, note or book account, are requested to make payment on or before the first day of September next.— A compliance with this request will be gratefully remembered by WILL. LEAVY. Lexington, Aug. 13, 1798.
ALEXANDER PARKER, HAS JUST IMPORTED FROM PHILADELPHIA, And now opening, on Main street, opposite the court house, a very extensive Assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Glass, Queens & China Ware; which he will sell on moderate terms for Cash. Lexington, Sept. 24, 1798.
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, Loaf, white & brown Hardware & cutlery, Sugars, Sad irons, hoes scythes Alspice, cinnamon, and sickles, ginger &c. Crockery and glass Allum, copperas, ar- wares, notto, Japanned do. A few hundred of ex- A general assortment cellent logwood. of tin do. Jewett's bark, Pewter basins, dishes, Glauber's salts. and plates. Copper tea kettles, Superfine post and Two large and one common paper, small ditto, School bibles and tes- Sheet iron & nail rods, taments, Nails & flooring brads, Spelling books, from 3d. to 12d. Dilworth's assistant. Window glass, 7 by 9 Mairs book-keeping, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 Blank books, by 12, Cherry bounce, A variety of faddlery, Porter, Saddles, faddle bags Wines, whips and bridles of Teas, Coffee, and every description. Chocolate, Also a few excellent Pepper, double and single trigger rifles.
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 coun- try fagots.
CASTINGS FOR SALE. THE subscriber will sell a quantity of CASTINGS, at the most re- duced prices by the ton. TOBACCO will be taken in payment. Those who wish to pur- chase, or exchange for the aforesaid article, had best apply soon, as he intends leaving this country for a short time. JOHN A. SEITZ. Lexington, October 1, 1798.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from the subscriber liv- ing in the state of Tennessee, Grainger county, Raccoon valley, on the north fork of Bell run, the 25th of May last, a black horse, branded thus 3B, on the near shoulder—a little white spot on the near thigh, appears as if it was occasioned by the cork of a horse-shoe—he is nearly sixteen hands high—six years old next spring—with a swab tail. Any person delivering said horse to the subscriber, shall re- ceive the above reward, or ten dollars to any person who will give informa- tion where he can be got. JOHN SALLEY. November 11th, 1798. 12t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Franklin county, on the George- town road, about three miles from Frankfort, one dark bay mare, four years old last spring, branded thus L on the off shoulder, several saddle spots on her back, also a white spot on the off side, about four feet seven or eight inches high, appraised to 12l. CHARLES WILLIAMS. August 4th, 1798. 12t