The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-05-23 00:00:00

David Humphreys, CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth M c Coy's house on Mill street, the second house from Short street, Lexington.—Those who please to favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
THE subscribers have a quantity of HEMP in town to break, for which service they will give 7/6 per 112 lb. DAVID DODGE, & Co. Lexington, Jan. 31, 1798.
SHOT OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES's Store. tf Lexington August 8.
FOR SALE, Forty thousand acres of LAND, ON LICKING. 3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass. 1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Foxe's run. 400 acres adjoining the pre-emption. 1000 acres on the Ohio, Jefferson county. 2,500 on the Ohio, Mason county. 2000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson county. 2,333 1-3 acres on Fern creek, Jefferson county. 7000 acres on Rough creek, Hardin county. 4,300 acres in Mason county, on the Ohio. 450 acres on Green-river, Lincoln county. 750 acres on 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
Wanted Immediately, A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the p. inter. September 6, 1797.
FOR SALE, A LARGE QUANTITY OF CORN, BACON AND WHISKEY. Apply to A. HOLMES Lexington.
THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Poffle thwait of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. THE MANAGERS. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
Five Dollars Reward. WAS stolen or broke out of my stable in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 20th December last, a likely forrel mare 14 and a half hands high, 7 or 8 years old, with a small star and snip, both hind legs white, branded thus W. on the near shoulder and buttock, but not very plain, her tail pretty bunchy, has the appearance of being worked. Whoever will deliver said mare to me shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. H. M c ILVAIN. Lexington, March 9, 1798. tf
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Clarke county, on Stoner, a bay horse, about fifteen hands high, about seven years old, with a small star in his fore head, appraised to 18l. Also a gray mare, about nine years old, about fourteen hands high, no brand, has on about a 4s. bell, appraised to eight pound five shillings. JOHN HARPER.
I HAVE been directed by the managers of the Lexington Lodge lottery, to order suits to be commenced against every person in arrears for the purchase of tickets without discrimination: but think it proper to give this further notice, under the fullest confidence, that many of those indebted will prevent the managers from being forced to a measure so extremely disagreeable; and will relieve them from their present difficulties, by immediately paying to me, their respective balances due the lottery. Application is frequently made for prizes; but no money to discharge them—suits have been commenced and judgments obtained against the managers. CASH is really wanted, and it is hoped this notice will be attended to.—No further indulgence can be given. All those who have purchased tickets and are entitled to a credit on account of prizes, are requested to forward their fortunate numbers as soon as possible, that the true state of their accounts may be known. THOS. BODLEY, for the Managers.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH. A Likely Negro Woman, WELL calculated for house business.—Cooks, Washes, Sews and Knits well. Apply to the printer hereof.
A TEACHER WANTED FOR BETHEL SCHOOL. A MAN well acquainted with the English, Latin and Greek Languages, Arts and Sciences, who can come well recommended, will meet with encouragement by applying to the trustees, who live near the school. Boarding may be had in the school, for twelve pounds per annum; in the neighborhood, for ten pounds. By order of the board. NATHL. HARRIS, Clk. May 3, 1798. *3t
TAKE NOTICE. ALL those who have purchased any property at the sale of the estate of Nathl. Evans deceased, are requested to come forward and pay their respective balances on or before the 15th inst. as there can no longer indulgence be given; and all those who have any demands against the said estate, who have not yet made the same known, are requested to bring them in properly authenticated, otherwise I shall take it for granted there is none, and act accordingly. WILLIAM EVANS, Adm. May 2, 1798. *3t
WHEREAS, I William T. Taylor of the county of Fayette, and state of Kentucky, do acknowledge that I have erroneously charged Phillip Webber with theft and perjury, therefore know ye that my assertion was ill-founded, and spoke in a heat of passion, for which error and erroneous assertion I am sincerely sorry, and do declare that I do not know the said Phillip Webber to be guilty of any such actions of slander as I have laid to his charge. Given from under my hand this 28th day of April in the year of our Lord; 1798. Wm. T. TAYLOR. Teste, James Webb, Sen. Almer Jackson, James Owens. †3t
WHEREAS, I William T. Taylor, of the county of Fayette, and state of Kentucky, do acknowledge that I have erroneously charged Adin Webb with theft and perjury, therefore know ye, that my assertions was ill-founded and spoke in a heat of passion, for which error and erroneous assertions I am sincerely sorry and do declare that I do not know the said Adin Webb to be guilty of any such actions of slander as I have laid to his charge. Given from under my hand this 28th day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1798. Wm. T. TAYLOR. Teste, James Brackenridge, James Webb, Sen. James Owens.
A hint to the wise, TAKE notice, that I forewarn all persons of taken an assignment of a bond bearing date, November '97, taken in the name of Lucas Sullivan and Spencer Griffin: as I am determined not to pay the same until compelled by law. *3w FREDERIC BAKER.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a commission of bankrupt has been issued (see London Gazette of 2d Dec. 1797) and is now in prosecution against messrs. Thomas Lovell and Daniel Lovell, late of Token House Yard, in the city of London, merchants, and that John Reeves of Change alley, in that city, eq is the sole assignee of their estate and effects; all persons are therefore now cautioned not to take any conveyance sale transferrence or assignment of any property, real or personal, of or from the said bankrupts or either of them, as the same will be void, and all debts due to or from the said bankrupts must be paid to or by the said Mr. Reeves, who alone is authorised to settle their accounts, and pay or receive the balance thereon. HUGHES & NETHERSOLE, 101 Solicitors to the said commrs. London, Essex Street, Jan. 3, 1798.
Scott county etc. November court of Quarter Sessions 1797. Harry Innes, eq. Complainant, AGAINST The heirs of John May, Dec. Thomas Lewis, Ann Lewis, late Ann May, and others, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY. The defendants Thomas Lewis and Ann Lewis, having failed to enter their appearance 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 they do appear here on the first day of our next August term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and also posted at the door of the court house of this county. A Copy. Teste. JOHN HAWKINS, C. C.
Take Notice, THAT I shall attend at a spring on Cherry's or Boyd's run, formerly called Bryan's, and lately Boyd's spring, in the county of Scott, on Friday the eighth day of June next, with commissioners appointed by the worshipful, the county court of Scott, and adjourn from day to day; under an act entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes," then and there to take depositions of certain witnesses, in order to perpetuate testimony concerning the special calls of an entry of 400 acres of land in the following words, "William Bryan assignee of Anthony Hawlow, enters 400 acres by certificate &c." lying on the north side of the north fork of Elkhorn, on both sides of the Shawanee trace made by capt. Holder's men, going to the nation, including a spring on the east side of the said trace." Also of an entry on a preemption warrant of 1000 acres, in the following words, "Jonathan Hunt, assignee, enters a preemption of 1000 acres, adjoining William Bryan's settlement, assignee of Anthony Hawlow." GEORGE HUNT.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, at the mouth of Dicks river, Fayette county, a forrel mare fifteen or sixteen years old, some saddle spots on both sides of her back, branded on the near shoulder resembling an O with strokes a cross it, about fourteen hands high, appraised to twenty dollars. WOODFORD CURD.
HEMP SEED FOR SALE. Enquire of the Printer.
To the Printer of the Kentucky Gazette.
MR. BRADFORD, HAVING been drawn some time last week to our seat of government, in consequence of the sitting of the court of appeals; a scene was exhibited during my stay in that place, which I consider as highly disgraceful to my country, and leading to very dangerous consequences.
A person, (I believe only an occasional resident in Frankfort) who had manifested considerable solicitude in behalf of an unhappy woman, under the sentence of death, had been charged by the wife of some tavern keeper with grossly censuring the jury, and with saying "that if the governor did not pardon the woman, he deserved to be advertised." In consequence of this several young men, and others, attended by the military music of the infantry company: beset the house he was in, dragged him out, undertook to call him to an account, and (the drum beating the rogues march) conducted him to the top of the hill, where they dismissed him with some threatening cautions. This, I am told, is not the first breach of the peace of a similar kind, which has disgraced our metropolis.
As to the truth or falsehood of the charge brought against the man,—I care nothing about it:—but I would ask, Mr. Printer, who can be safe in the town of Frankfort, or in any other town, where such proceedings as these become fashionable? What honest man is there, who thinking for himself, will not sometimes think differently from his neighbours? And is he in this case never to express his thoughts? If so; farewell to freedom:—farewell to improvement. Neither can exist without the most unrestrained communication of our thoughts and opinions. It will be said probably, that we ought to use decent language when speaking of those in authority. I admit it:—but who is to be the judge of what is decent? surely not infantry companies or any other combinations or collections of men. If a man, either by actions or by language violates the laws of his country, the laws have provided a punishment: but the law very wittily, overlooks mere indecorum, and, rather than intrereh upon the liberty of speech, trusts the defence of the reputation of the public functionaries to the bulwark of their general character and conduct. The constitution has expressly secured to every one the right of speaking freely respecting any branch of government: and tho' we are responsible for the abuse of that liberty, it is only to the constituted authorities.
But there is another view, sir, in which such conduct as I have been noticing, appears still more alarming. The consequences it will lead to if not timely checked, will be dreadful. There is, I think, an old proverb, that a bad beginning makes a worse ending. Bad habits will increase and grow upon us: for it is the same with a neighbourhood, a town, or a nation, as with an individual:—any custom they fall into, will, if not early stopped, gather strength with time. It may get sick a head, that there will be no curing it but by a remedy as much dreaded as the disease. Occasions for mobbing will multiply every year: they will extend from one town, to another, and to all our towns: their effects will become more and more serious:—till at length, freedom of sentiment, freedom of speech, freedom of discussion will be banished,—the minds of our citizens will be restrained in all their excursions,—independence of spirit will die away, and our necks will bend submissively to the yoke prepared for us by some dextrous and ambitious demagogues.

We have heard a great deal lately, Mr. Bradford, about anarchy and confusion. But it will be very unfortunate if the predictions of anarchy and confusion from a convention, should merely serve (like the tub thrown out to the whale) to draw off our attention from that anarchy which hath already begun. This is really the very worst species of it: — it comes on by degrees: — its magnitude is too inconceivable to excite alarm: — it is like the prophet's cloud, no bigger than a man's hand; but like that cloud it will in a while darken the earth and pour down desolation and terror.
I have trespassed longer on you Mr. Bradford, than I thought of. The subject, however, is important — and I think you will readily devote a column to it. It was not to reflect on the town of Frankfort, or to vindicate an individual, that I took up my pen. For the former I feel no inclination: — and having no acquaintance with the party concerned, I cannot be anxious about the latter. I dread the precedent: I tremble when I contemplate its possible effects on our minds, our manners and our government: and though I feel a glowing attachment to representative democracy; yet a mob court of justice and a mob government my soul abominates.
A CENTINEL. Fayette, May 14th, 1798.
MR. BRADFORD.
SIR, I FIND from the sheriff's certificate of the state of the polls of the late election, I am elected a representative for my county the present year. As the subject of a convention has excited the minds of many of my constituents, I am desirous to know the opinion of people in other counties, as I suppose the returns throughout the state must be the criterion to govern the next legislature on that subject; and as you have been pleased to favour us with several returns, I flatter myself you will be furnished from the several sheriffs throughout the state with particular returns of the state of the polls, on the subject of a convention. If such information comes to hand, I trust you will give us all the intelligence in your power and oblige
AN OLD CUSTOMER.
SWITZERLAND, March 5. The following is an official account of the taking of the town of Solothurn by the French:
From the general in chief of the French army, to citizen Mengaud, the minister of the French Republic to the Helvetic cantons at Basle.
"Solothurn, 1st Ventose (March 2.) "I hasten to give you information, citizen minister, that this morning took possession of the village of Langnau, where are lodged all the arms of the country. Eight cannon, with the ammunition waggons, and two hundred prisoners fell into our hands. Among the prisoners are several field officers. I summoned the town of Solothurn, about ten o'clock, and about eleven the door were opened. I have the honor to send you a copy of the summons. I have demanded of the senate to disarm the inhabitants, that the imprisoned patriots be set at liberty. I have taken every measure for the preservation of order, and our brave brethren in arms triumph thro' the whole canton, so that the reign of liberty and happiness of the people will be secured. I shall give you an account of what shall hereafter happen, which you will forward to the Executive Directory.
"Health and Fraternity, "SCHAUENBERG."
The arsenal and cannon of the place are in our power.
Copy of the summons sent to the commander of Solothurn.
Citizen General,
The directory have commanded me to take possession of the town of Solothurn, and if I experience the least resistance, and one drop of French blood is spilled, the heads of the members of the government of Solothurn will have to answer for it. If you mean to comply with the will of the directory, you will open your gates to the republican troops. I give you half an hour to consider of the step you will take. After that time I shall set fire to the town, and take possession by force.
"SCHAUENBERG."
Copy of a letter from gen. Schauenberg, commander of the French troops.
Berne, March 5.
"We yesterday entered this city. An engagement took place, which continued for three hours, and was on both sides obstinately contested. We have taken 20 cannon and 9 coulers. The capitulation of Berne is the same with that of Solothurn."
The commissioner Haller took possession of the treasury.
March 7.
The war betwixt France and a part of this country has begun. The French have already got possession of the towns of Solothurn, Friburgh and Berne. From the manner in which the contest has begun, many bloody battles may be expected.
The duke of Parma is to be removed from his present estates, and have others in exchange.
War with Berne and the French is now inevitable. Yesterday the armistice expired, and gen. Erlach repaired to Berne to require the chief command of the army, which was immediately granted to him, and it is believed, that if gen. Bruna does not withdraw his troops from the canton, he will be attacked near Paierne.
The enthusiasm among the young citizens, arises to a laudable pitch.
In the Pays de Vaud, opinions are greatly divided.
Just at this moment we hear that a battle has been fought between the Bernites and the French, near Arberg, much to the disadvantage of the latter.
LONDON, March 5.
The French look with confidence to a fleet of more than one hundred ships of the line before the month of July next. They say that they obtained sixteen ships of the line at Venice, together with an immense arsenal of naval stores; they have fourteen ships of the line at Toulon, and the Spaniards have ten a Carthagena. There are twenty five in the port of Cadiz, and thirty at Breft, Rochfort, and other French ports of the ocean. They look for sixteen from the Dutch, and thus they number a very formidable fleet on paper — How to man and equip these ships is the desideratum. A very large body of seamen, both French and Dutch, are now prisoners in England, and ministers will take very good care that no exchange shall take place, by which the armament of the enemy might be forwarded.
NEW-YORK, March 29.
Yesterday arrived brig James, capt. Fitch from Havre de Grace, which place she left on the 5th February. By this vessel Rouen newspapers are received to the 4th ult.
A gentleman passenger arrived in the above vessel, informs that he saw a letter, from Mr. Gerry, dated Paris, Feb. 2d. which stated "that the affairs between the republic and the United States remained in statu quo, and that all the American commissioners were in Paris."
This gentleman likewise adds, that every active preparations were still carried on in all the ports of the republic for an invasion of England, that he did not learn any American vessels had been carried in under the new orders of the directory, and that it was pretty generally thought, were Mr. Gerry the only negotiator, matters between the two republics might be settled amicably.
By this arrival we are verbally informed that the French still shew a serious design of invading England, as gun boats to the number of about 100 have been built at Havre, and more building, which are to be manned and manœuvered agreeably to Tom Paines plan, each carrying 100 men, and a cannon, which cannon, by some machinery, is to be launched on shore in a moment — The experiment has been made, and, we are told, answers so well, that the Frenchmen say that they "are sure of England!"
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.
We learn that dispatches, down to the 6th of Feb. inclusive, from our envoys at Paris have been received by the executive: purporting that as they were still unacknowledged by the government of France, they had determined to apply for passports to quit the country as soon as possible.
There are ten sail of American prizes at St. Eustatia, the harbour of St. Bartholomews is daily blockaded by
French privateers, who are suffered by the Swedish government there not only to capture the vessels of other neutral powers, but the vessels be longing to the island under the guns of the fort and send them to St. Martins.
Captain Hampton was at Guadalupe the 17th of March, at which time more than 40 sail of American prizes lay in the different ports of that island. He was at Nevis on the 1st. where lay the ship Philadelphia, of Philadelphia — was at St. Kitts, and left there the third the brig Betley, Griffin, New-Haven.
Captain H. further informs, that in consequence of the late instructions of the court of London respecting neutrals, several privateers were fitting out at St. Kitts, and nine at Antigua, and that a brig from Baltimore for Guadalupe, with 800 barrels of flour, had been sent into St. Kitts under those orders, that one eighth of the cargo of Pigou was landed at Antigua for salvage: that part of the crew of that vessel has reached St. Bartholomews from Guadalupe from whence they had taken passage to Charleston, and that the remainder had left Guadalupe in a row boat, and arrived at Antigua.
The schooner Jane, Greenwell, sailed from Lisbon the 17th ult. previous to which the British ship Swiftsure of 74 guns, had arrived there with the information of the death of the Dey of Algiers.
Captain Story was at Rotterdam on the 13th March. Previous to his departure from thence, the Dutch fleet were nearly ready for sea. There were five 74's three of which were entirely new, besides frigates at Rotterdam. The whole composing a fleet equal to what they had before their defeat by admiral Duncan last year. They were nearly ready for sea, and it was expected, if the full complement of men could not be otherwise procured, impressment would be immediately resorted to. — Great numbers of French and Dutch troops were encamped on the island of Goree, opposite Hull, and detachments were continually passing through Rotterdam, for the same place. Buonaparte was hourly expected for the purpose of reviewing the troops, destined for the projected invasion, which was the constant subject of conversation among all ranks of people in Holland.
No neutral flag appeared to be exempted from the depredations of the French privateers.
Several Prussian, Danish and Swedish vessels, had lately been captured and sent into the ports of Holland — one of them, a Dean, from Amsterdam to Lisbon, had a large sum of money on board for the queen of Portugal, supposed to have been raised on diamonds sent by her court for that purpose.
May 4.
Arrived last evening from Hamburg, the ship America, capt. Hardie. The America left Hamburg the 20th of March. Accounts received by her state, that it was probable the French would obtain the loan they had demanded of the Dutch, and that they had over-run a great part of Switzerland, having been victorious in several engagements. A gentleman who arrived at Hamburg on the 11th of March direct from Paris, informed that our envoys were there on the 4th without being received by the Directory or any prospects of a reception.
PITTSBURGH, May 12
A law for raising an additional regiment of artillery and engineers to serve for five years unless sooner discharged, has been passed by congress — Also, a law establishing an executive department, to be denominated the department of the navy, of which George Cabot, esq. of Massachusetts, is appointed secretary — and a law, to provide an additional armament for the further protection of the trade of the United States, and for other purposes. By this law, the president is authorized and empowered, to cause to be built purchased or hired a number of vessels, not exceeding twelve, nor carrying more than 22 guns each to be armed, fitted out and manned under his direction.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, Madison county, one bay horse, three years old next spring, four feet eight inches high, the near hind foot white, appraised to 121.
THOMAS WILLIAMSON. February 15th, 1798.
Law of the United States.
An act to provide an additional armament for the further protection of the trade of the United States, and for other purposes.
§ 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States shall be, and he is hereby authorised and empowered, to cause to be built, purchased or hired a number of vessels, not exceeding twelve, nor carrying more than twenty two guns each, to be armed, fitted out, and manned under his direction.
§ 2. And be it further enacted, That the number and grade of officers to be appointed for the service of the said vessels, shall be fixed by the president of the United States, as well as the number of men, of which the respective crews shall be composed, who, as well officers as sea men and marines, shall receive the same pay and subsistence, be entitled to the same advantages and compensations, be governed by the same rules and regulations, and be engaged for the same time, and on the same conditions, as by an act of the United States, passed the first of July 1797, entitled, 'An act providing a naval armament,' is ascertained and established, as fully, as if the particular provisions of that act, having reference thereto, were herein inserted at large. Provided always, — And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to cause the term of enlistment of the seamen and marines to be employed in any vessel of the United States, to be extended beyond one year, if the vessel should then be at sea, and until ten days after such vessel shall arrive in some convenient port of the United States thereafter; any thing contained in this act, or in the act intitled "An act providing a naval armament," to the contrary notwithstanding.
§ 3. And be it further enacted, That the officers of the aforesaid vessels may, during the recess of the Senate, be appointed and commissioned by the President alone.
§ 4. And be it further enacted, That the sum of nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars be and are hereby appropriated out of any monies, in the treasury of the United States, beyond the appropriations that may heretofore have been charged thereon for the purpose of carrying the objects of this act into effect.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the house of representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. United States Approved, April 27, 1798 JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
War Office of the United States,
January the 1st, 1798.
WHEREAS, frauds have been practiced in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, due to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army, by the production of forged instruments. To check in future such impositions, it has been thought advisable; that all persons having claims for bounty lands, whether in their own right, as legal representative, or by virtue of any instrument or deed of transfer, be required to forward their respective claims to the War Office, on or before the first day of January 1799, in order that such claims may be duly examined, adjusted and determined upon.
To substantiate such claim, a strict observance of the rules heretofore issued from the War Office will be indispensable; and in addition to what is required by the said rules, the certificate of the acknowledgment of a deed or power of attorney, must also set forth the place of residence and occupation of the claimant or person making such acknowledgment; and when the proof of personal knowledge is by a witness or witnesses, their place or places of residence must be set forth in like manner.
6w JAMES M C HENRY, sec. of war.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the waters of South Benion, Franklin county, one bay mare, about four years old, about fourteen hands high, with a star in her forehead, and her hind foot about half round white, with a bloody watt under her near shoulder — appraised to 71. FRANCIS MAJOR. March 22, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Mercer county on Chaplines fork, about six miles from Harrodsburg, a bright bay mare, with a star and snip, branded on the near buttock I E in a piece, the near hind foot white, about fourteen hands high, judged to be five years old, appraised to sixteen pounds. JAMES DUNN. March 29, 1798.

Lexington, May 23, 1798.
The following paragraph is taken from the Aurora of May 3.
"It is reported, that the executive have received from Kentucky, intelligence of great importance, and of a disagreeable nature."
The above is contradicted in the Merchants' Advertiser of May 4th.
Since our last we have received the following returns of representatives to serve in the next General Assembly, viz. for the county of
MONTGOMERY.
J. Poage, For convention, 562 Against, 3
FLEMING.
Michael Cassidy, 483 For convention, 33 Against,
SCOTT.
Robert Johnston, Bartlett Collins, 340 For convention, 700 Against,
Charleston, April 11.
By the ship Penelope, capt. Flagg, which arrived yesterday, in 41 days from Bourdeaux, we learn, that the greatest exertions were making in all the ports of France to get ready the expedition against England. It appeared to be the determination of the French government to sacrifice every vessel they had, rather than the scheme should fail. Three hundred thousand men were to go on the expedition from Brest, and two other ports, and every vessel which could carry 80 men and upwards, was in a state of requisition. It was said the attempt would be made in the month of May.
By this vessel a letter was received by a gentleman in this city, from Mr. Pinckney, dated February 7, in which he says that they were not yet received. On the 31st ult. a memorial was presented by them to the Executive Directory, requesting that they would furnish them with the reasons why they were not acknowledged; and if they were not received, they would in a few days request passports to leave the Republic. No answer had been received at the date of the letter.
STRAYED from Lexington last night, a bay horse, five years old, fourteen and a half hands high, branded A, on the near shoulder and buttock, and A, on the neck, whoever will return him to J. M'Nair, in Lexington, or give information where he can be found shall receive five dollars. May 22d, 1798.
NOTICE,
THAT the board of trustees of the Kentucky academy, will meet at Pisgah, on the first Wednesday of June next.
By order of the Board, J ARTHUR, Clk.
Lexington, May 21st, 1798.
Notice.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to William Adams for the conveyance of two hundred acres of land lying on Licking; the bond is dated in February 1798, as I am determined not to make a title to said land, unless compelled by law, or until the right is confirmed in me to a tract of sixty three acres and a half of land lying in Fayette county on the townfork of Elkhorn, in exchange for which the above bond was given, and for which a suit is instituted against me. JONATHAN JEWELL. May 19, 1798. *3w.
Hughes and Fitzhugh,
HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Hagerstown, Washington county, Maryland A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
NAILS,
which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 20, 1797.
NOTICE.
THAT commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, will meet on the 19th day of June 1798, if fair if not the next fair day, at the house of John M'Kenny sheriff of said county, and proceed from thence to the beginning of an entry of two thousand one hundred and forty acres of land made the 19th day of May 1780, in the name of William Shannon, then & there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony respecting the calls in said entry, as also the calls in another entry of two thousand acres, made the same day, in the name of said Shannon, and do such other things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
JOHN PAYNE, Attorney in fact for SAMUEL SHANNON, Devisee of WILLIAM SHANNON dec.
May 14th, 1798.
Notice,
THAT commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery county, will meet on the 15th day of June if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the house of Gregory Hawkins, in said county, then and there to take the deposition of sundry witnesses, in order to perpetuate their testimony respecting the calls of an entry of one thousand acres of land, made on a pre-emption warrant, in the name of George Balla, assignee of Jacob Myers and do such further and other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. GEORGE BALLA. May 13, 1798. *3w
NOTICE.
I SHALL attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, the 25th of May next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at an improvement called for in an entry of 400 acres, made in the name of John Stewart, heir at law to Henry Stewart, deceased, lying on the west side of Hinkins fork of Licking about four miles nearly north east from Millerburgh, including Summit's station and adjoining the lands of Henry and James Thompson; then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses, to establish the special calls of said entry and to do such other acts and things as may be deemed necessary and according to law.
JOHN WALLER, Agent for JOHN STEWART, heir to HENRY STEWART decd. April 20th, 1798.
HEMP & HANDS WANTED.
THE subscribers being about to open a ropewalk on the north bank of the Kentucky river, one mile above Frankfort, wishes to purchase about twenty tons of hemp, delivered at any of the inspections on said river, for which they will give twenty-six shillings, to be paid in cash in three months, (if not paid till six months expires, we will pay certainly then, with a reasonable advance for the time.) We also wish to hire a number of boys or young men, black or white, to assist in the walk at Georgetown, and near Frankfort, to whom generous wages will be given, their board and washing found, while they may learn a valuable trade.
ELIJAH CRAIG & SON.
Georgetown, April 20, 1798.
N. B. Since the first insertion of the above advertisement, we have purchased a quantity of hemp from several inspections on the Kentucky river, & find ourselves under the disagreeable necessity of informing the public, that we cannot give the above price for such hemp as the inspectors generally pass, as it will not answer our purpose, without great expense and loss in cleaning: but still hold ourselves bound to receive clean hemp, at the price and places abovementioned. ELIJAH CRAIG & SON. May 15, 1798. *3w
TALEN up by the subscriber, living on Beaver creek, Warren county, a bright bay horse, with a large blaze in his face, fourteen hands high, about six years old, he has three plats in his main, sewed in with a thread, next his ear, two hind feet white, he is branded on the off shoulder and buttock thus M, but it is very dim, he is a natural trotter appraised to 121,
JAMES LOCK.
April 19th, 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.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good journeymen.
ALL those indebted to the Subscriber are earnestly requested to pay their respective balances to James M'Laughlin, Jun. who is duly authorized to receive the same. JAMES B. JANUARY.
ALL those indebted to the estate of William Parker deceased, will please to take notice, that all the accounts due said estate, are put into the hands of John Arthur for collection, with positive instructions to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances with him or the subscriber, on or before the 12th instant. ALEX. PARKER, Adm. Feb. 4, 1798.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER, are requested to take notice, that the accounts of said firm are put into the hands of Mr. John Arthur of Lexington, who is fully authorized to collect the same, and positively directed to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances either with said Arthur, or Alexander Parker, on or before the 11th inst. we are compelled to this measure, as no attention has been hitherto paid to our notice on this occasion. ALEXANDER PARKER, JOHN COBURN, JOHN BRADFORD, Ex'ors. Feb. 1st. 1798.
AS there are reports prevailing which originates with interested persons, to injure BLAZE, I have thought necessary to inform gentlemen of reputation, living at a distance, that he is now in high order, and performs equal to any covering horse upon the continent. BENJ. WHARTON. April 24, 1798.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Montgomery county ss.
THIS day came Jacob Sorency before me, one of the justices of the peace for said county, and brought a runaway negro boy, who appears to be about a quarter white blood, fifteen years old, named JAKE, says he belongs to James Kenelider living at Mann's lick; he brought with him a forrel mare five years old,—a saddle some worn, with plated buttons,—a bridle with plated bit;—had on a tow linen shirt, half worn, 600 linen trowsers, waistcoat with fore parts of lead coloured cloth, and backs of brown, an old wool hat, has a scar at the end of his right eye. Certified by me
*3w WILLIAM ROBINSON.
N. B. The negro may be had by applying to Jacob Sorency near Sixes mill on Flat creek.
NOTICE
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, will meet on the first Wednesday in June next, at the beginning of an entry of fifteen hundred acre of land made in the name of James Dickey, about six or seven miles from May's lick, on the dividing ridge between the north fork of Licking and main Licking; then and there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses and perpetuate their testimony touching the calls in said entry, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. JAMES DICKEY. *3w
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the manufactory of tobacco, in all its various branches, equal to any in this state, nearly opposite lawyer Hughes's, on Main street, where he intends to have a quantity ready for sale, wholesale and retail. Those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may be supplied on the shortest notice. A considerable credit will be given, when purchased wholesale, by giving bond with approved security. JACOB LAUDEMAN. Lexington, Jan. 15, 1798. *3w
TROTTER & SCOTT,
HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any. Lexington, December 19, 1797.
THE partnership of ROBERT BARR, & Co. is this day dissolved, all persons indebted to the firm, will see the necessity of calling immediately and settling off their balances to the subscriber, as no further indulgence can be given. tf. ROBERT BARR.
Lexington, March 15, 1798.
A HINT.
ALL persons indebted to the late partnership of BOGGS & ANDERSON, that neglect to call and pay off their respective balances, before the first day of February next, may depend on having their accounts placed in the hands of proper officers for collection. JOHN M. BOGGS. GEO. ANDERSON. January 12, 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, Leaf, white & brown Sugars, Hardware & cutlery, Alspice, cinnamon, ginger &c. Sad irons, hoes, scythes and files, Alum, copperas, arnatto, Crockery and glass wares, A few hundred of excellent logwood. Japanned do. Jesuit's bark, A general assortment of tin do. Glauber's salts. Pewter basins, dishes and plates. Copper tea kettles, Superfine post and common paper, Two large and one small still, School bibles and testaments, Sheet iron & nail rods, Spelling books, Nails & flooring brads, from 3d. to 12d. Dilworth's assistant. Window glass, 7 by 9 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, Mairs book-keeping, Blank books, A variety of saddlery, Saddles, saddle bags, whips and bridles of every description. Cherry bounce, Porter, Wines, Teas, Coffee, and Chocolate, Pepper, Also a few excellent double and single trigger rifle guns. All of which will be disposed of extremely low for cash, by the public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWS. Lexington, March 8, 1798. *3w A generous price will be given for country lugal,
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 boundaries of an addition to the town of Clarksville, of the eastern bank of the river Cumberland, with a fine spring of water in each of the said tracts. 46 town lots, and out lots, being part of 56 town lots and out lots in the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville. 53 separated out lots of two acres each, being part of 55 out lots, lying on the east side of the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville, reserved for the accommodation of the purchasers of the town lots, during the term of 18 months from November last. IN THE ILLINOIS GRANT, N. W. TERRITORY. 200 acres, being part of a 500 acre survey No. 126, granted to John Moore, as sergeant of artillery in the Illinois regiment, by a deed of the trustees of said grant. LANDS LYING NEAR THE VILLAGE KASKASKIA. In the Illinois district, now county of St. Clair, N. W. Territory, granted by court or commandant for the state of Virginia, in 1783. 1440 acres, viz. 960 in 8 grants of 120 acres—480 in 2 grants of 240 acres; joined together on the east side of the river Kaskaskia, opposite the village of the same name. 564 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskia. 3880 ditto, comprehending 10 grants in the year 1784, lying together on the west side of the river Kaskaskia, above and near the village of the same name. 360 ditto, bounded on the north by the aforesaid 10 grants. Also one lot in the town of Kaskaskia, pleasantly situated near the bank of the river. For further information apply to P. D. ROBERT. Who has for sale 450 lbs. of very good GUN POWDER. Lexington, April 4, 1798. tf
MACBEAN, POYZER & Co.
AT the Old Court-House, corner of Main and Cross Streets, have received a new assortment of
Fall & Spring Goods, &c.
Which they are now opening, and will dispose of on the lowest terms for CASH OF COUNTRY PRODUCE—such as Whiskey, Country Sugar, Linen, Bacon, Corn, Feathers, Rye, &c. &c. Also the following BOOKS:
 Bibles,  Testaments;  Spelling books;  French and English Grammars,  Scott's Lessons,  Anecdotes of a little family,  Gough's Arithmetic,  Croxall's Fables,  Little Jack,  Prompter,  Life of Christ,  Watt's Psalms,  Life of God in the Soul of man,  Magaw's Sermons,  Jarrett's do.  Watson's Apology for the Bible,  Dr. Price's Sermons,  Edwards on Redemption,  Hervey's Meditations,  Brown on Equality,  Franklin's Works,  Do. Life,  Melmoth's Essay,  Rousseau's Social Compact,  Looker On, 2 vols.  Ruth's Eulogium,  Paine's Agrarian Justice,  Godwin's Political Justice,  Watts on the Mind,  Cockburn's Collection,  American Revolution,  Wm. Smith's Constitutions,  Laws of the United States, 3 vols.  Mill Wright and Millers' Guide,  Swan's Architecture,  Toplin's Farriery,  Evelina,  Camilla,  Netley Abbey,  Sentimental Journey,  Griffith's Letters,  Zimmerman on Solitude,  Hailyburton,  Crisps Works,  Tom Jones,  Triumphs of Temper,  Flavel's Husbandry,  Political Dictionary. 
ALSO,
Pocket Books, Thread Cases, &c. &c. A Jersey Stage Waggon, in substantial repair, with harness, Lock-chain, &c. complete.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
PLEASURES OF RETIREMENT.
HAPPY the man, whose country seat Affords a pleasing, calm retreat, Beneath its shady bowers; No heavy cares of public life; No noisy parties' clam'rous strife, Disturb his peaceful hours.
Ambition dwells not in his breast, No sting of envy breaks his rest; No grief corrodes his mind; No fierce desires of gold controul, Or sway the dictates of his soul, To heavens decrees resign'd.
With empty titles let the great, And all the useless pomp of state, Perpetuate their name; Peace and contentment fills his cot, And healthy temp'rance crowns his lot, Tho' unadorn'd by fame.
Let others to preferment climb, By daring some atrocious crime, And rule the ful'ject state; Let the base traitor heap up gold; The price of his dear country sold, By perfidy made great.
He lives beneath his humble home, More blest than in the gilded dome, Where guilt torments the breast, To him retirement joy affords, Fair competence supplies his board, And virtue makes him blest.
ANECDOTE.
A sea captain who lately arrived at Boston, when going to the wharf, ordered his servant to throw over the buoy, and going below for a few moments, he called to his servant, and asked him if he had thrown over the buoy?—"No, sir," says he, "indeed I could not catch the buoy but I threw over the old cook."
Mercer county ft. February court of Quarter Sessions 1798. John Sige, Complainant, AGAINST Thomas Smith, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant not having entered his appearance herein agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is no inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that he appear here on the first day of our June court next to answer the complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at cane run meeting house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the court house. (A copy) Teste. 193 C. WING. D. C.
ISRAEL HUNT
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morrison. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
KENTUCKY. Bairdstown District, to wit. January Supreme Court, 1798. Henry Rhodes, Complainant AGAINST George Mathews, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to law and rules of this court, and it appearing 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 appear here on the third day of the next May term and answer the complainants 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 Cox's creek meeting house on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court house of Nelson county. (A Copy.) Teste BEN. GRAYSON, C. C.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the Public Printing Office, at the Capitol in Frankfort, a few copies of the ACTS OF ASSEMBLY, passed at their last session, of a local or private nature.
Samuel & George Trotter, HAVE just received and are now opening at their store in Lexington, A large and general assortment of merchandise, consisting of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, GLASS and QUEENS WARE: NAILS, ANVILS, VICES, STEEL, &c. which will be sold on the very lowest terms for CASH.
Law of the United States.
An act to postpone, for a limited time, the commencement of the duties imposed by the act, intitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the act, intitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper" as directs that the duties imposed by that act, shall be levied, collected and paid "from and after the thirty-first day of December next," shall be, and the same hereby is repealed; and that the duties aforesaid shall be levied, collected and paid, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, and not sooner; to which last mentioned day, all notices, certificates and other matters or things, directed by the said act, and having respect to the commencement or collection of the said duties, or any of them, shall relate.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved,—December 15th, 1797 JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the rolls in the office of the department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Lexington District, State of Kentucky ft. William Denham, Complainant. AGAINST Robert Johnson, John Craig, John Green, Thomas Thompson and James Fisher, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant John Green having failed to enter his appearance agreeable to law and the rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the defendant appear here on the third day of our next July term and answer the complainants bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court-house of Fayette county; and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service, at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A copy) Teste THOMAS BODLEY, C.D.C.
The commissioners appointed by an act entitled "an act to amend the Penal Laws of this commonwealth," hereby give notice, that they will attend, on the first Tuesday of June next, in the town of Frankfort at capt. Weisiger's tavern, and on the following Thursday, in the town of Lexington at Messrs. John and Samuel Poffethwait's tavern, to receive such subscriptions as may be offered for the purpose of aiding in the erection of a Jail and Penitentiary house, and in the purchase of a lot of ground on which to erect them, agreeably to that act. HARRY INNES. CALEB WALLACE. ISAAC SHELBY. JOHN COBURN. April 4th, 1798.
N. B. it is recommended, that the subscriptions be made payable to the governor of the state of Kentucky for the time being.
FOR SALE, FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Licking, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. ROBERT BRADLEY.
JOHN JORDAN jun. HAS just arrived from Philadelphia with a LARGE and EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT of MERCHANDIZE; Which he is now opening and will sell whole sale, on moderate terms. Lexington, February 18th, 1798.
A REQUEST. That James Jeffs will speedily make known to me in Lexington Kentucky, where he lives that I may write to him on particular occasions, perhaps to his advantage. JOSEPH JEFFS. March 24th, 1798. tf
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, To Susanna Funk, Greeting:
YOU are hereby commanded to appear before the justices of our court of quarter sessions for the county of Jefferson, at the court house in Louisville, on the first Tuesday in July next, to answer the complaint of John Funk, your husband, exhibited against you, for openly living in adultery with another man, in the state of Maryland; and for your obstinate desertion of, and refusal to come with him the said John Funk, from the said state of Maryland, to this state; and for the continuation of such your unlawful, disobedient and wicked course of life; and to shew cause if any you can why the contract of marriage between yourself and the said John Funk, your husband, (by the judgment of the said court) shall not be dissolved, and this you shall in no wise omit. Witness, Worden Pope, clerk of our said court, at the court house aforesaid, the nineteenth day of March, 1798, and In the 6th year of the commonwealth. WORDEN POPE. 8w.
Lexington District, State of Kentucky, ft. John Breckenridge, Complainant, AGAINST David Ross, and Thomas Corneal, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, David Ross, having failed to enter his appearance agreeable to law and the rule of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the third day of our next July term and answer the complainants bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, or Herald, for two months successively; another posted at the door of the courthouse of Fayette county; and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington. (A Copy) Teste. THOS. BODLEY, C.K. D. C.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN out of my stable on the 29th of last month, a likely black horse in high order, full 15 hands and a half high, 7 or 8 years old, trots, paces and canters well, a hanging mane and bushy switch tail, short ears, a round narrow face, with a few white hairs in the centre of his forehead, and as well as I recollect, some white on one of his hind feet below the Pattern.—This horse was raised by J. Young on Hickman, and is branded with the initials of his name, on the buttock, but it is not very discernible except when his hair is short. Stolen also in September from my plantation, a likely bay mare in good order, 10 years old, about 14 hands high, trots naturally, hanging mane, and switch tail, one of her hind feet white, and a remarkable scar around the root of one of her ears, she was with foal, when stolen.—The above reward will be given for said horse and mare; or ten dollars for either, to any person who will deliver them to JOHN BRECKINRIDGE. Fayette, February 12.
For Sale, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres. The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or, JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact $2wtf for THOS. HOLT.
JUST IMPORTED, AND TO BE SOLD AT THE SIGN OF ANDREW M'CALLA'S APOTHECARY SHOP, Near the STRAY PEN, Lexington, a variety of FRESH MEDICINE, PAINTS, &c. Among which are, Wolf Bait, Gum Elastic, Lamp Black, Nipple Glasses, Breast Pipes, Steel Truffles, Sand Crucibles, Almonds, Tamarinds Curran Jelly, Anchovies. A number of which he will sell much lower than any that has hitherto been offered in this state. February 19, 1798.
Doctor Samuel Brown, BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY IN LEXINGTON and its VICINITY—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office. He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1797. tf
BLANK BONDS FOR SALE.
Mercer ft. April court of Quarter Sessions 1798.
Nicholas Curry, Complainant, AGAINST Jacob Copeland, William Barry, and Townsend Fugit, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant William, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered that the said William appear here on the first day of our September court next, and answer the complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette (or Herald) two months successively, and published at the door of Cane-run meeting-house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of this court house. (A Copy) Teste. C. WING, D. C.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Raven creek, Harrison county, a black horse, nine years old, fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, has a small lump under his belly, all his feet white, some saddle marks, and a snip, appraised to 18l. JESSE HAMPTON. April 14, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Woodford county on Glens creek, a bay horse colt, supposed to be two years old next spring, neither dock nor brand perceivable, about twelve hands high, a natural trotter, some white on his nose, appraised to 6l. THOMAS HINTON. February 21, 1798.
WHEREAS, Thomas Brown purchased a tract of land of John Craig, Sen. now known by the name of Brown's bottom; and the said Craig has since sold the land to his son Elijah, in order to prevent trouble and expence, I give this notice that the said John or Elijah Craig has no right to the above mentioned bottom; that the said bottom has been nearly paid for, and John Craig's bond of one thousand pounds penalty for the safe conveyance of said bottom unto the above mentioned Thomas Brown. CHARLES BROWN. April 4, 1798. tfw
BLAZE, WHO was imported from England in the year 1793, at five years old, by Col Hugh Nelson, of York town, in Virginia, will stand the ensuing season which will commence the 10th day of March, and end on the 10th day of August, at Col. Robert Saunders's tavern, Scott county, 3 miles from Georgetown, and 8 from Lexington; and may cover mares at five pounds each, the season. A promissory attested note, will be required with the mare, for five pounds, payable the 25th day of December ensuing—which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars, if paid within the season. Seven dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door. Young cattle, or good beef cattle, or merchantable hemp, will be received at the market price, if delivered at said Saunders's by the 25th of December, to discharge the 5 pounds. There will be large and excellent meadows, well enclosed for mares from a distance, at 3s. per week. Great attention will be paid to mares, to give general satisfaction, but will not be answerable for escapes of accidents that may happen. BLAZE is a beautiful bay, near seventeen hands high, nicely marked, of uncommon great strength and activity; his figure is given up to be unexceptionable. BENJ. WHARTON.
BLAZE was got by Vandal, his dam by Trenchton, his grand dam by Regulus, his great grand dam by Entlysmake, his great great grand dam by Old Portner, his great great great grand dam by Cropt Egyptian, his great great great great grand dam by Woodcock, his great great great great great grand dam by Vittal's Turk, his great great great great great grand dam by Old Hautboy, and out of Trumpet's dam, which was out of a daughter of Dodiworth and Layton's barbmare. Vandal was got by spectator, and out of the sister of Chrysler. Chrysler is the sire of Hebe, the dam of Daredevil. BLAZE is said to be of the best family of running horses in England. JEREMIAH WILLIAMS. Brailsford, England, Feb. 23, 1792. A true copy of the original from England. HUGH NELSON. October 23d, 1797.
We do hereby certify, that the imported stud horse BLAZE, late the property of Hugh Nelson, esq. of York town, Virginia, and sold to Benjamin Wharton, is a sure and good foal getter. MICAJAH CREW. Chas. HOGAN. Hanover county. Blaze has generally been valued at a thousand pounds. I do hereby certify that the stud horse Blaze, imported by Col. Hugh Nelson, of York, stood at my house in Caroline county, the two last seasons, and that he is uncommonly sure for foal getting, and his colts fell last spring very likely. Given under my hand this 13th day of November, 1797. BENJAMIN WINN.