The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-01-03 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1798.
[VOLUME XI]
FRESH GOODS.
ALEXANDER PARKER
HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store, opposite the court-house, a very large and general assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Cutlery, Glass and Queen-ware, which he will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash.
Lexington, October 12, 1797.
NOTICE,
THE partnership of Reid & McIlvain being this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those indebted to said firm, by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances—likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward to David Reid, properly authenticated, for settlement, in whose hands the books are left for settlement.
Lexington, September 8, 1797.
For Sale.
THE FOLLOWING MILITARY LANDS: 2,666 2-3 acres, in the name of Holland Hanie.
444 2-3 acres, in the name of Samuel Coleman, near Williamsburgh.
2,500 do. in the name of John Breckenridge.
1,111 do. in the name of Lucas Sullivan.
The foregoing are on the north-west of the Ohio, in the continental line.
The following are in the state line, Green river and Cumberland waters: 440 acres, in the name of John Crawford.
1000 do. Elizabeth Moody, Ruffel creek.
1000 do. do. do. Indian creek, Big Barren.
1000 } William Thompson, one on Cumberland river, 1000 } do. one one on Big Barren, and one on Trade Water.
666 2-3 do. James Smith, Trade Water.
1000 } do, Thomas Gaskins do. 1000 } do. do. Goose creek.
1500 do. do. do. Goose creek.
The greater part of the above lands will be found very valuable. For terms apply to
TATHAM & BANKS.
Lexington, October 17, 1797.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber are most earnestly requested to make payment by the 15th of January next.
JAMES B. JANUARY.
December 4.
FOR SALE,
1250 Acres of LAND.
SIX hundred and sixty-six acres on Tramel creek, a branch of Big Barren, adjoining the lands of Montgomery and Allen, on the 15th of December next, and 584 acres at the mouth of Puncancon camp creek, on Big Barren river, adjoining the lands of Christopher C. DeKlauman, on the 18th of said month, on which days I shall attend on said lands for the purpose of selling.
DAVID KERR.
November 15, 1797. tf
GEORGE TEGARDEN,
Has Just Received and is now opening, a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE;
CONSISTING OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Queen's Ware &c.
Which will be disposed of on the most moderate terms for CASH. December 27, 1797. tf
FOR SALE,
DIRECT FROM PHILADELPHIA,
A good assortment of
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, SADDLERY and HARD WARE;
Which will be sold, by the Package, on the most reasonable terms—Apply to ANDREW HOLMES.
3c
Lexington, December 22.
FOR SALE,
FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Licking, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. ROBERT BRADLEY. tf
CONFLAGRATION: a poem on the last day,—may be had at this office.
74 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 26, 1797.
FOR SALE,
An Overshot Merchant-Mill With two pair of Stones, together with a Saw-Mill and Distillery,
STANDING in Madison county, upon Silver creek, six miles from the Kentucky river.—Also, about
140 Acres of Land,
Twenty-five of which are cleared. The grist-mill will be finished in a few weeks by an eminent European mill-wright, and upon the best construction. The situation of the mills is well known to be as good as any in the state. The dam and race, have stood the late heavy floods without damage, and the stream continues the whole year. Any person inclined to purchase, may apply to George Smart in Lexington, or to Robert Smart, at the mills.
GEORGE SMART.
ROBERT SMART.
July 10, 1797. N. B. If the Mills are not sold when finished, they will be let for 7 years.
* * * Those gentlemen in whose hands proposals for printing the Kentucky Laws, have been lodged, will please to forward the number of the subscribers they have obtained, to the Office of the Kentucky Gazette, as soon as possible, in order that the work may be immediately put to press, if the stipulated number of copies are subscribed for.
WANTED, IMMEDIATELY,
Two or three Apprentices To the Carpenter's and Shop Joiner's Business. Also two or three
Good Journeymen,
for House work, to whom generous wages will be given.
JOHN SPANGLER.
Lexington, April 12. tf
THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Portetworth 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.
FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES; THREE NEW STILLs of the best quality, and the vessels fitting the same, all made last fall, and in good order. Also, a LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO MAN, a good distiller. Also a VERY LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, sixteen years of age. Also, the noted horse called THE FERGUSON GRAY. I will take in exchange, likely young geldings and brood mares. Any gentleman inclining to purchase, may apply to the subscriber living on Cane Run, four miles from Lexington, Fayette county. SAMUEL BEELER
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intending to start for Philadelphia on the Fifteenth of January next, is obliged to call on those indebted by note, book account &c. to him, for payment. If it is not then made, he will feel himself justified in placing notes, accounts, &c. in the hands of proper persons for collection.
P. JANUARY, jun.
Lexington, Dec. 19, 1797. 1awtf
Just published, and for sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1798.
STOLEN
FROM the plantation of the subscriber, about two and a half miles from Lexington, on Tuesday night the 1st instant, a forrel Mare, 3 years old, a natural trotter, about 14 hands high, no brand, her tail is docked, she has a low carriage before, and keeps her nose out, a blaze down her face, and a dark spot on her buttock. A reward of ten dollars will be given for the Mare, and all other reasonable charges.
THOMAS IRWIN.
Mansfield August 14.
FOR SALE.
The Subscriber,
WHO is about to remove his old Rope Walk, will lay out the land on which it stands, in six lots, sixty-six and two thirds feet in front, and one hundred and forty back, he will also lay out a lot on the street he lives on, the same size including his blacksmith's shop, on three of the other lots will be three small brick houses, which will accommodate as many families; all of which will be sold on reasonable terms by
THOMAS HART.
Three Dollars Reward.
Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23rd instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and snip, two hind feet white. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. Francis Downing, or to the subscriber, shall have the above reward.
George Heytel.
Lexington, April 28. tf13
TANNERS' OIL
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM MORRISON, LEXINGTON.
Nov. 18.
A T a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary, at Mr. Portetworth's Jan. 1, 1798. Resolved, that this Board do adjourn to meet again on Monday the 15th instant, at 10 o'clock A. M. By order of the Board. B. J. BRADFORD, Clerk.
Doctor Samuel Brown,
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its vicinity—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office.
He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1795. tf
LOST
IN August last, from James Dunwiddie's near Madison court house, a forrel Mare, fourteen years old, near fifteen hands high, a star in her face, many gray hairs in her body, and her legs spotted, trots natural. Any person taking her up and securing her, so that I get her again, shall have five dollars reward, paid by me, near Lexington.
John Gardner.
74 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 for THOS. HOLT.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that we will petition the next county court of Shelby county, for the establishment of a town on our land at the mouth of Brashear's creek.
THOS. CARLON, RICH'D. TAYLOR.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—PRICE 9d. An Expostulatory Letter FROM EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon.

THE WAY OF KINGS.
The following little extract from Tristram Shandy, gives a specimen of the motives that actuate monarchs in making war and devaluation around them:
AS Francis I. of France, was one winterly night warming himself over the embers of a wood fire, and talking with his first minister, of sundry things for the good of the state—It would not be amiss, said the king, stirring up the embers with his cane, if this good understanding betwixt ourselves and Switzerland were a little strengthened. There is no end, sire, replied the minister, of giving money to these people; they would swallow up the treasury of France. Poh! Poh! Answered the king, there are more ways, Monsieur Le Premier, of bribing states, than by giving them money. I'll pay Switzerland the honor of standing god-father for my next child. Your majesty, said the minister, will in so doing, have all the grandmamas in Europe upon your back—Switzerland, as a Republic, being a female, can in no construction be a god-father. She can be god-mother, replied Francis, hastily: to announce my intentions by a courier, to-morrow morning. I am astonished, said Francis (that day fortnight) speaking to his minister as he entered the closet, that we have had no answer from Switzerland. Sire, I wait upon you this moment, replied the Premier, to lay before you my dispatches upon that business. They take it kindly, said the king, they do, sire, replied the minister, and have the highest sense of the honor your majesty has done them. But the Republic, as god-mother, claims her right in this instance of naming the child. In all reason, quoth the king—she will Christen him Francis, or Henry, or Louis, or some name that she knows will be agreeable. Your majesty is deceived, replied the minister. I have this hour received dispatches from our resident, with the determination of the Republic on that point also. And what name has the Republic fixed upon for the Dauphin? Shadreck, Meshack, Abednego, replied the minister. By St. Peter's girdle, I will have nothing to do with the Swiss, cried Francis, pulling up his breeches and walking hastily across the floor. Your majesty, replied the minister, calmly, cannot bring yourself off. We'll pay them in money, said the king. Sire, there are not 60,000 crowns in the treasury, answered the minister.—I'll pawn the best jewell in my crown, quoth Francis. Your honor stands pawned already in this matter, answered Monsieur Le Premier. Then Monsieur Le Premier, said the king by G-d, we'll go to war with 'em.
From the Farmer's Weekly Museum.
COMMON SENSE IN DISHABITS.
School Government.
CUSTOM is a kind of pendulum, vibrating first one way and then the other; it seldom rests on the plumb—If schools were formerly restrained by a curb bridle, it is no reason that the reigns of government should be taken out of the master's hands at present. When king George stretched his arm across the Atlantic, and swayed his sceptre over the now United States, every petty schoolmaster thought himself a kind of miniature representative of royal authority, and ruled his little kingdom, if not with a rod of iron, at least with a rod of birch. Liberty and Independence have bridged the tyranny of kings and schoolmasters. So far very well. The author of these essays is an enemy to tyranny of every kind, from that of a sceptre to the farule. LIBERTY and ORDER is his motto; and he verily believes that authority may be supported without tyranny; but that order can never exist without authority. He would be heartily glad to see whips, ferules, cudgels and cowkins entirely banished from schools, if indolence and impudence could be kept out without these scare crows.—Experience has taught our politicians that there must be an arm to enforce as well as a head to recommend, in national government. Why not in schools? O, says the gentle mother,
children are innocent, docile creatures; encouragement may flatter, shame drive, and reason draw them to their duty. It may be so with your children, good woman, but what do you think of your neighbor Whiskey's boys, who rob your orchard, pillage your fields, steal the fowls from your hen roost, draw your children through the mud puddles, and calls you goody gossip to your face, when you reprimand them? You might as easily reason your spit, or spinning wheel to its duty as such boys. Now schools are commonly made up of all sorts of children, well bred and ill bred; if they were composed of the former description only, the instructor would have little to do but teach them their lessons; perhaps there would be no occasion for arguments addressed to the back. But consider the master's stalk. He has the children of the whole district or parish, with all their vices and follies, both to govern and instruct; and what is of greater consequence, their vices must be reformed, and their morals improved. All this, I should wish might be done by lenient means. Let reason, flattery and shame exert their force, but not destroy it, by over acting. But say those, the heat of whose humanity consumes their judgment, I can govern my children at home without blows;—what need then of correction at school. Suppose you had fifty children; and suppose again you had none of those benefits to bestow, that children daily receive from their parents; then your situation would be something like the schoolmaster's.—You might be loved, and you must be feared, or not obeyed.—If you wish a school to become a nursery of social virtues and useful knowledge, employ an instructor, who is master of his business;—one that you would not be ashamed to invite into your pew on Sunday, or to your table with your best friend on a week day. Be convinced that he is entitled to your confidence before you employ him. Speak well of him on all occasions, especially before your children. Consider him as a parent pro tempore, and your children, while under his immediate care as belonging to his family; and remember, if you take away one half of his authority, your children will take the other. After you have done all on your part; if he acts the tyrant, deal with him as with an inhuman parent. Enter a complaint before a justice of peace.—Would not this be better, than to make a refractory child, a petulant parent, and an ignorant aunt, who are all parties concerned, both accusers, witnesses, judges, jurors and executioners, in the ridiculous cases of scholar against master?
FROM THE AMERICAN MUSEUM.
Cause of, and cure for, hard times.
I profess myself to be an honest farmer, for I can say that no man could ever charge me with a dishonest action. I see, with great grief, that all the country is afflicted, as well as myself. Every one is complaining, and telling his grievances: but I find they do not tell how their troubles came on them. I know it is common for people to throw the blame of their own misdeeds upon others, or at least to excuse themselves of the charge. I am in great tribulation: but to keep up the above character of an honest man, I cannot, in conscience, say that any one has brought my troubles on me but myself. "Hard times—and no money," says every one. A short story of myself will shew how it came "hard times—and no money" with me, at the age of sixty-five, who have lived well these forty years.
My parents were poor: and they put me at twelve years of age to a farmer, with whom I lived till I was twenty-one. My master fitted me off with two stout suits of homespun, four pair of stockings, four woolen shirts, and two pair of shoes. At twenty-two, I married me a wife, and a very good working young woman she was. We took a farm of forty acres on rent. By industry we gained a-head fast. I paid my rent punctually, and laid by money. In ten years, I was able to buy me a farm of sixty acres, on which I became my own tenant. I then in a
manner grew rich; and soon added another sixty acres, with which I was content. My estate now increased beyond all account. I bought several acres of out-land for my children, who amounted to seven, when I was forty-five years old. About this time, I married my oldest daughter to a clever lad, to whom I gave one hundred acres of my outland. This daughter had been a dutiful working girl: and therefore I fitted her out well, and to her mind: for I told her, to take the best of my wool and flax, and to spin herself gowns, coats, stockings, and shifts: nay, I suffered her to buy some cotton, and make into sheets, as I was determined to do well by her.
At this time my farm gave me and my whole family a good living on the produce of it; and left me, one year with another, one hundred and fifty silver dollars: for I never spent more than ten dollars a year, which was for salt, nails, and the like. Nothing to wear, eat, or drink, was purchased, as my farm provided all. With this saving, I put money to interest, bought cattle, fatted and sold them, and made great profit.
In two years after, my second daughter was courted. My wife says, "come you are now rich—you know "Molly had nothing but what she "spun—and no other cloathing has "ever come into our house for any "of us. Sarah must be fitted out a "little. She ought to save as well as "neighbour N——'s Betty. I must "have some money, and go to "town." "Well, wife, it shall be "as you think best. I have never "been stingy: but it seems to me "that what we spin at home would "do." However, wife goes to town, and returns in a few days, with a calico gown, a calamanco petticoat, a set of stone tea cups, half a dozen pewter tea-spoons, and a tea-kettle—things that had never been seen in my house before. They cost but little—I did not feel it—and I confess I was pleased to see them. Sarah was as well fitted off as any girl in the parish.
In three years more my third daughter had a spark—and wedding being concluded upon, wife comes again for the purle: but when she returned, what did I see! a silken gown, silk for a cloak, a looking-glass, china tea-geer, and a hundred other things, with the empty purse! But this is not the worst of it, Mr. Printer. Some time before the marriage of this last daughter, and ever since, this charge increased in my family, besides all sorts of household furniture unknown to us before. Cloathing of every sort is bought—and the wheel goes only for the purpose of exchanging our substantial cloth of flax and wool, for gauze, ribands, silk, tea, sugar, &c. My butter which used to go to market, and bring money, is now expended at the tea-table. Breakfast, which used to take ten minutes, when we were satisfied with milk, or portage made of it, now takes my whole family an hour at tea or coffee. My lambs, which used also to bring cash, are now eaten at home—or, if sent to market, are brought back in things of no use—so that, instead of laying up one hundred and fifty dollars every year, I find now all my loose money is gone—my best debts called in and expended—and, being straitened, I cannot carry on my farm to so good advantage as formerly, so that it brings me not near so much; and further, what it costs me to live (though a less family than heretofore, and all able to work) is fifty or sixty dollars a year more than all my farm brings me in.
Now this has gone on a good many years, and has brought hard times into my family; and, if I can't reform it, ruin must follow—my land must go. I am not alone. Thirty in our parish have gone hand in hand with me; and they all say, "hard times." Now, Mr. Printer, I don't know how you live—may be you are more frugal than we are, as all of us used to be: but I am still master in my own house. I am determined to alter my way of living to what it was twenty years ago, when I laid up one hundred and fifty dollars a year. I know I can do it, for I have got all my land yet. With good management, it will yield me as much as ever. I will increase my sheep, my flax-ground, and my or-
charding. My produce (as money is) is a snuff as No one thing to eat, drink, shall come into my house, raised on my farm, or in the country, except work, for repairing my tools—no tea, sugar, coffee, the tea kettle shall be sold. Then, Mr. Printer, live and die with a good conscience. My taxes, both state and continental, which appear now intolerable, will then be easy. My younger children and grand-children will see a good example before them: and I shall feel happy in seeing a reform of abuses, which have been growing on me more than twenty years.
If you will tell my story, it may work some good, and you shall have my lasting thanks.
A FARMER.
Causes of a country's growing rich.
1. THE first cause of a country's flourishing, is, the fruitfulness of the soil to produce the necessaries and conveniences of life—not only sufficient for the inhabitants, but for exportation into other countries.
2. The second cause is, the industry of the people in working up all their native commodities to the last degree of manufacture.
3. The third is, the conveniency of safe ports and havens, to carry out their own goods as much manufactured, and bring in those of others as little manufactured, as the nature of mutual commerce will allow.
4. The fourth is, that the natives should, as much as possible, export and import their goods in vessels of their own country.
5. The fifth is, free trade with all foreign countries which will permit them, except those that are at war with their own state.
6. The sixth is, by being governed by laws made with their own consent; for otherwise they are not a free people.
7. The seventh is, by improvement of land, encouragement of agriculture and thereby increasing the number of people, without which any country, however blessed by nature, must continue poor.
8. The eighth is, by disposing all offices of honor and profit or trust only to the natives, or at least with very few exceptions, where strangers have long inhabited the country, and are supposed to understand and regard the interests of it as their own.
9. The ninth is, when the rents of lands, and profits of employments, are spent in the country which produced them, and not in another: the former of which will certainly happen, where the love of our native country prevails.
10. The tenth is, by the public revenues being all spent at home, except on the occasion of a foreign war.
11. The eleventh is, where the people are obliged, unless for their own convenience, to receive any monies except of their own coinage, by a public mint, after the manner of all civilized nations.
12. The twelfth is a disposition of the people of a country to wear their own manufactures, and import as few incitements to luxury, either in clothes, furniture, food, or drink, as they can conveniently live without.
ON PRIDE.
BY STERNE.
IF you look into the best moral writers who have taken pains to search into the grounds of this passion—they will tell you that pride is the vice of little and contracted souls;—that whatever affection of greatness it generally wears and carries in the looks, there is always meanness in the heart of it:—a haughty and an abject temper, I believe, are much nearer a kin than they will acknowledge:—like poor relations, they look a little shy at one another at first sight, but trace back their pedigree, they are but collateral branches from the same stem; and there is scarce any one who has not seen many such instances of it, as one of our poets alludes to, in that admirable broke he has given of this affinity, in his description of a pride which licks the dust.
As it has meanness at the bottom of it—so it is justly charged with having weaknesses there too, of which it gives the strongest proof, in regard to the

chief end it has in view, and the absurd means it takes to bring it about. Consider a moment.—What is it the proud man aims at? Why—such a measure of respect and deference, as is due to his superior merit, &c. Now, good sense, and a knowledge of the world shews us, that how much soever of these are due to a man, allowing he has made a right calculation—they are still dues of such a nature, that they are not to be insisted upon: Honor and respect must be a free will offering: treat them otherwise and claim them from the world as a tax. They are sure to be withheld; the first discovery of such an expectation disappoints it, and prejudices your title to it forever.
To this speculative argument of its weakness, it has generally the ill fate to add another of a more substantial nature, which is matter of fact; that to turn giddy upon every little exaltation, is experienced to be no less a work of a weak brain in the figurative, than it is in the literal sense of the expression—in sober truth, 'tis but a curious kind of a trick, when fortune in one of her merry moods, takes a poor devil with this passion in his head, and mounts him up all at once as high as he can get him—for it is sure to make him play such fantastic tricks, as to become the very fool of the comedy; and was he not a general benefactor to the world in making it merry, I know not how spleen could be pacified during the representation.
A third argument against pride is the natural connexion it has with vices of an unfocial aspect: the Scripture seldom introduces it alone—anger or strife, or revenge, or some inimical passion, is ever upon the stage with it, the proofs and reasons of which I have not time to enlarge on, and therefore shall say no more upon this argument than this—that was there no other,—yet the bad company this vice is generally found in, would be sufficient by itself to engage a man to avoid it.
From the Baltimore Telegraph.
On reading the notifications respecting negroes in the West India newspapers, one can hardly imagine them to be human creatures. They are treated in every respect in the same manner as we use our cattle.—When found straying they are taken up and advertised, and if not claimed in a given time, sold to defray expences. To distinguish their owners, they are branded as marked with the initials of their master's names or estates, with the addition of a heart, a diamond &c. and sometimes a slit in the ear, some of their fingers or toes or a hand cut off. In a Jamaica paper, some runaways are advertised with the following marks:
“Quackow, marked THB in one or both breasts and both shoulders.—Sally, marked CG, diamond on top, has lost two toes from the right foot, and a piece out of the right ear.—Charity marked above her right breast F. DUR BEO reversed—Rodney, a creole man, his left hand cut off, &c. &c.” A single brand is inflicted by our laws as a punishment on criminals—What then are those laws which permit innocent persons to be branded with half a dozen letters four times repeated on each breast and shoulder, without regard to youthful tenderness or female delicacy? O humanity how art thou degraded! So true it is that on earth is found no beast more savage, no tyrant more cruel than man!
A Letter from Dr. Franklin, on the death of his brother, Mr. John Franklin, to Miss Hubbard.
“Philadelphia, February 22d 1756.
“I condole with you, we have lost a most and valuable relation, but it is the will of God and Nature, that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embryo state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals? a new member added to their happy society? We are spirits. That bodies should be lent us, while they can afford us pleasure, assist us in acquiring knowledge, or doing good to our fellow creatures, is a kind & benevolent act of God—when they become unfit for these purposes, and afford us pain instead of pleasure—instead of an aid, become an incumbrance, and
answer none of the intentions for which they were given, it is equally kind and benevolent that a way is provided by which we may get rid of them. Death is that way. We ourselves prudently choose a partial death. In some cases a mangled painful limb, which cannot be restored, we willingly cut off. He who plucks out a tooth parts with it freely, since the pain goes with it; and he that quits the whole body, parts at once with all pains, and possibilities of pains and diseases it was liable to, or capable of making him suffer.
Our friend and we are invited abroad on a party of pleasure—that is to last forever—his chair was first ready, and he is gone before us—we could not all conveniently start together, and why should you, and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and we know where to find him.
Adieu, B. F.
INSTANCE OF INGRATITUDE.
Basilius Macedo, the emperor, exercising himself in hunting, a sport he took great delight in, a great stag running furiously against him, fastened one of his horns in the emperor's girdle, pulled him from his horse, dragged him a great distance, to the imminent danger of his life; which a gentleman of his retinue perceiving, drew his sword and cut the emperor's girdle asunder, which disengaged him from the beast, with little or no hurt to his person. But observe the reward he had for his pains: He was sentenced to lose his head for putting his sword so near the body of the emperor; and suffered death accordingly.
Lexington, January 3, 1798.
As it must be obvious, from a perusal of the preceding columns that we have NOT RECEIVED THE MAIL, it will be unnecessary to mention it.
We are informed that the mail is to go by land after the first of January—when that takes place it is hoped no more disappointments will be experienced.
No less than NINE Kentucky, and two keel boats, have been seen floating by this place, within a few days past, carried off by the ice, and many more, no doubt, have passed at night. We don't know where they were from, or whether any property was on board.
[Cincinnati paper.]
*** This Paper will in future be published on every Wednesday Morning, unless the time of the arrival of the Mail should make it necessary to change the day of publication; and should that take place, previous notice thereof will be given. Subscribers to the former, will be continued under the present plan, until they give orders to the contrary.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The Kentucky English Grammar, By SAMUEL WILSON.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber intends to open SCHOOL, this day a week, on High Street, near Upper Street.
JAC. E. LEHRE.
Lexington, Jan. 1, 1798.
THE KENTUCKY ACADEMY is now opened for the reception of Students; where, under the direction of Mr. Andrew Steel, they may be taught the English, Latin and Greek Languages, and the usual branches of scientific learning. The tuition is fixed at FIVE POUNDS the year; and convenient boarding may be had on the most reasonable terms.
January 1, 1798.
Lead for sale.
DUFOUR, lately arrived from the Illinois, informs the public that he has a quantity of LEAD for sale on moderate terms. Apply to Mr. Menestier on Main street, at Cincinnati, where the lead now is.
and to the best of my knowledge, is a well made, well finished (in a piece) on the near shoulder, and was very heavy with foal when she went off. The bay mare has a short trot, is of a cross temper, and her mane hangs on the left side. Half the above reward will be given to any one informing where either of them can be found.
HARRY TOULMIN. Frankfort, January 1st, 1798.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a power of attorney, executed by Mr. Reuben Coultas of the county of Henrico in the state of Virginia, dated the 30th of August, 1797, authorizing me, the subscriber, to receive from Tunital Quarles, esq. of this state, all the said Coultas's papers relative to a tract of land in Bracken county, purchased by him of Col. Philip Buckner, and certain debts due by different gentlemen in this state; which power of attorney is recorded in the county court office of Bracken. I offer for sale at a very low price,
7000 acres of valuable Land, surveyed and patented in the name of Philip Buckner, Lying on Locust creek and the waters of Licking, about twelve miles from Bracken court house. A special warranty deed will be given, the purchaser paying one half in cash and the other half in likely horses, or good bonds—Col. Philip Buckner, near Bracken court house, will show, or give information of the land, the title of which is indisputable. Any person desirous of purchasing, will please apply to the subscriber, and in his absence to Messrs. Tatham & Banks of Lexington.
William Moncure, Attorney in fact for Reub. Coultas. Lexington, Dec. 26, 1797.
Take notice,
THAT we the subscribers shall petition the next March court held for Shelby county, for a town to be established on a tract of land known by the name of the Walnut Ridge, located by Meredith Price, dec.
W. Butler, W. Bullock, D. Farley.
December 28, 1797.
HEREBY forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to James Berry, of the state of Delaware, dated the 30th of June, 1796, for sixty pounds current money of Kentucky, payable in three years after the date, and to bear interest therefrom, for a tract of land in Lincoln county on Rockcastle; as I was deceived by the said Berry in the purchase of the land, in consequence of which I do not intend to pay the said bond, unless compelled by law.
BILLY SCROGIN.
December 29, 1797.
Taken up as a stray by the subscriber, at his plantation near Danville, Mercer county, a bay Horse, about 15 hands 3 inches high, 8 or 9 years old; both hind feet white, a star in his forehead, branded on the near shoulder and buttock FR; appraised to 27l. 10s.
FRED. RIPPERTON. October 30, 1797.
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Shelby county, about eighteen miles on the road leading from Shelby court house to the Mouth of Kentucky, a dark brown Horse, about 14 hands high, about 8 years old, no brand perceivable, natural trotter; appraised to 20l.
RICHARD RUE.
Nov. 7, 1797.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on South Elkhorn, Scott county, a sorrel mare, nine years old, 13 hands high, branded IF on the near shoulder and buttock, a small star, paces and trots; appraised to 6l.
HUGH SHANNON.
August 28, 1797.
THIS is to forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond for eighty-five and a half acres of land, given by the subscriber to Alexander Walker, of Scott county, bearing date the 6th of November, 1797; as said bond was given for land in the Miami purchase; and it evidently appears from Judge Symme's certificate he never was entitled to any—said Walker is now in Georgetown jail, for a supposed forgery of a deed for said land.
MARTIN NALL.
November 8.
NOTICE, that I shall petition the court of Shelby county, at their next February court, to establish a town on my land, on Crooked creek, about 20 miles from Shelbyville.
BENJAMIN S. COX.
November 8.
ing late in the year, in Lexington, or to Mr. David Logan, shall be handsomely rewarded by me,
JAMES M'CLURE.
December 26, 1797.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John Price deceased, or Edmund Bryant deceased, are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as no further indulgence will be given; and all persons having any demands against either of said estates, are requested to bring them in according to law, and they shall be paid off. All the papers of said estates are in the possession of John Bryant, to whom application is to be made.
Wm. PRICE, JOHN PRICE, ALFRED WILLIAMS, JOHN BRYANT, Ex'ors of the estate of John Price deceased. JOHN BRYANT, Adm'r of the estate of Edmund Bryant deceased.
Taken up by the subscriber living on the West side of Salt river, about four miles from Buchanan's mill, Mercer county, a bay Mare, two years old last spring, about thirteen hands and a half high, no mark or brand perceivable, except a small spot with white hair on the off side of her buttock; appraised to 35 dollars.
JOHN JORDAN.
August 3, 1797.
Taken up by the subscriber, on the waters of South Elkhorn, Woodford county, a dark Chestnut-forest Mare, 9 years old last spring, about 14 hands and a half high, branded on the near shoulder W, and near buttock N, has some white hairs on the right side, shod all round, and not docked; appraised to 25l.
MICHAEL DICKEY.
Dec. 9, 1797.
Notice.
WHEREAS little attention has been paid to an advertisement of the Executors of James Parker deceased, requesting all those indebted to the late firm of Alexander & James Parker, to make immediate payment &c. And whereas the Executors cannot discharge the duties imposed on them by their oaths and the nature of their appointments unless they take legal measures for the collection of the outstanding debts of said firm; it becomes necessary once more to request all those indebted as above, to make payment to Alexander Parker, on or before the twelfth day of February next, otherwise they may rely on their accounts being put into the hands of an attorney, and Tuits ordered immediately after that day, against all delinquents without discrimination.
ALEX. PARKER, JOHN COBURN, JOHN BRADFORD, } Ex'rs. December 25, 1797.
Five Dollars Reward,
LOST, in the neighborhood of Springfield, Washington county, a BLACK MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing sundry papers, which will be of no service to any person but the owner. The above reward will be paid to any person delivering the above described pocket book, with its contents to the subscriber, living in Stanford, Lincoln county.
JOHN SMITH.
December 27, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in the forks of Red river and the Kentucky, Clarke county, a bay Mare, 14 or 15 years old, about 13 hands high; appraised to 4l.
Wm. HARRIS.

Tune, "William and Margaret."  Ye toppers listen to my song, And ye may yet do well; Renounce the tippling, guzzling throng, Or dread the pains of hell.  II.  A mournful story I relate, A tale replete with woe; 'Tis of a roper in this state, Whom many hundreds know.  III.  This toper would his work forsake; (Full dearly he lov'd grog) The tavern his abode would make, And swell like any hog.  IV.  One night, when liquor fir'd his brain, He somehow reel'd to bed, Six quarts his stomach did contain; For so the vintner said.  V.  Not Christ-church bells ring such a peal, As he rung with his nose; But still his mind did torments feel, Which I shall now disclose.  VI.  He threw himself upon his back, When soon the Night-Mare came; She mounted him just like a hack, His rage for grog to tame.  VII.  She switch'd and spurr'd him passing well, And made him gallop fast; Close to the burning lakes of hell, He thought himself at last.  VIII.  Death at his elbow fiercely stood, And horribly did grin; His scythe, good people! had ye view'd, Ye would abstain from sin.  IX.  A monstrous lake of grog on fire Did then appear to him; To which the imps of hell retire, And in it learn to swim.  X.  The Devil then rush'd fiercely in, His robes all fire and smoke; He bow'd to Death, shook hands with Sin; And thus in fury spoke.  XI.  'Thou Sin! thou Death! my words obey; 'This monster quickly take, 'His foul this very hour convey 'Into my hottest lake;  XII.  'That lake beneath yon flaming hill, 'Brim-full of hell's strong grog; 'Where black-guard Devils daily dwell 'With Gog and Gogmagog.  XIII.  'Let Gog each day prepare his food, 'With sulphur season'd well; 'On earth he thought a Devil good; 'But toads will do in hell.  XIV.  'By Gogmagog, from my worst ditch, 'Let all his water come; 'Which flinks and is as black as pitch, 'Much like New England rum.'  XV.  In thunder thus the Devil spoke; It shook the earth and seas. The sinner in a fright awoke, And fell upon his knees.  XVI.  With humble heart and many a prayer His God he did adore; Resolv'd to shun the Devil's snare, And grog drank never more.
Anecdote.  Sir Thomas Adams (who had the honor of knighthood conferred on him by Charles II. in consideration of his signal services to that monarch during his exile) was a draper in London; of whom a bet was laid, that he could not be put out of temper. The wagerers contrived to call when they knew him to be at dinner, requesting to see him, who coming to wait on them himself, they wanted to look at some superfine cloths. After having abundance laid before them, at length they believed one might do. When asked what quantity, they answered that twelve penny worth would be sufficient. He with great composure took a shilling, laid it on the cloth, and cutting a bit to its size, folded it in clean paper, and gave it to them; saying, "Gentlemen, you are welcome," without shewing the least displeasure.
EDWARD WEST, On High Street, Lexington, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has revived his shop, and is now ready to serve any gentleman who may please to favor him with their custom. He will carry on the Silver, Gold, and Watch business, in their various branches—and from a supply of materials and hands he expects to have in a short time, will be able to dispatch business on the shortest notice.  December 19.
Twenty Dollars Reward.  STRAYED from the subscriber, the 3d of April last, a black Mare about fourteen hands and a half high, five or six years old, branded on the nigh shoulder, though not perceptible unless shed, a small star, natural trotter.  Also, a bay yearling horse colt, dark mane and tail, with a small star, was rubbed on the nose and under jaw by putting on a muzzle. I will give the above reward if brought to me, or ten dollars for such information that I get them.  James Davies. Madison county, Nov. 13, '97.
For Sale.  FIVE hundred and fifty acres of first rate bottom land, entered in the name of Daniel Brantham, lying on the Kentucky river, five miles from Port William, adjoining Jesse Pendergraft's fourteen hundred acre survey. Those who incline to purchase said valuable land, will apply to the printer.  THE subscriber having declined the mercantile business, requests all persons indebted to him, either by note or book account, to pay off their respective balances to Samuel & George Trotter, who are now carrying on business in the house formerly occupied by me.  James Trotter. Lexington, Dec. 14, 1797.
CASH  Will be given for a likely Negro Girl, Of good character, between the age of ten and fifteen years.—Enquire of the Printer.  I have to lease,  A Large quantity of cleared Land—a few tenants will meet with great encouragement. Also, to hire, twelve or fourteen valuable Slaves, some of which are excellent house servants.  Samuel Meredith. Fayette county, N. Elkhorn, Dec. 3, 1797. 6t
Robert & Andrew Porter,  HAVE just imported a Large and General Assortment of  7 MERCHANDIZE;  Which they are opening for sale at their store, next door to Stewart's printing office, and which they will dispose of either by whole sale or retail, at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country produce. Wheat, Tobacco, Hemp, Pork in barrels, Lard in firkins, and firkin Butter, will be taken in exchange for the above Merchandize, if delivered in good order.  Lexington, December 9.
FOR SALE,  FIVE hundred acres of LAND, lying about 14 miles from Frankfort, not far from the head of Cedar creek. My price for it is 60l. Also a good MILL SEAT, with about thirty acres of Land, lying on Boon's creek, a good road to it, and also a good road from it to the Kentucky—it will be sold very low for Cash. For terms apply to the subscriber.  ELI CLEVELAND. December 18. 3w  NICHOLAS BRIGHT, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.  NOTICE is hereby given, that we shall petition the worshipful county court of Warren, to establish a town on our lands at the head of Scag's, or rather Bailey's big spring, at the next March court. The lots will be exposed for sale, on Thursday, the 15th of March.  JAMES STUART, WILLIAM JONES. November 23, 1797.
Notice,  THAT application will be made to the county court of Lincoln, at their January court, by the subscriber hereof, for an order to establish a town to be called Newgarden, on part of a tract of Land formerly the property of Charles English, on which was that well known place called English's station; also for the purpose of appointing and vesting in certain trustees, the aforesaid premises, agreeably to an act of the general assembly of Kentucky, entitled "an act concerning the establishing towns."  LUCAS SULLIVANT. Town of Washington.
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'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.
TROTTER AND 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.
NOTICE. 35  ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward and make payment to Mr. Thomas C. Howard, on or before the 15th of this inst. as I intend setting out for Baltimore and Philadelphia, about that time. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured that they shall be dealt with as the law directs, at the expiration of said time—therefore I am in hopes this notice will be attended to, without further trouble, as I am determined to have all my accounts finally settled by the 1st day of December next.  GEO. TEGARDEN. September 5, 1797.
Georgetown Falling Mill. 15  HEREBY inform my customers, and the public in general, that Mr. James Burnit, who worked my mill last season, works here again this season, and will attend at Lexington, the first day of every Fayette court, at the house of Mr. Innes B. Brent, to receive and deliver cloth; and also at the house of Mr. Hugh Brent, in Paris, Bourbon county the first day of every court, for the same purpose.  Elijah Craig. November 14, 1767. 8w
For sale  FOR CASH OR MERCHANDIZE,  Two thousand five hundred acres of LAND, lying on the T. vins, about 25 miles from the seat of government, and about ten from Drennon's lick—said land was located and surveyed in the name of Thomas Turpin, and adjoins a tract advertised by Mr. T. Turpin, of Woodford county. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Walker Baylor near Lexington, or to the subscriber in Garrard county.  WILLIAM M. BLEDSOE. June 19. tf
IRON BANK. 75  FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,  ONE thousand acres of Land, lying North-West of the Ohio, containing an extensive bank of excellent Ore, as the subscribers suppose—the quality of this ore has been ascertained by Mr. Saugrain of Lexington, to whom any person desirous of purchasing can apply for information. The above tract of land lies about twelve miles from the Ohio river, and about one mile from Little Scioto, which empties a few miles above the three Islands.—A stream supposed to be well calculated for a furnace, runs through the land, and has a fall of thirty feet at one spot, and about three quarters of a mile from the bank of ore—For further particulars apply to Mr. Alexander Parker of Lexington, or the subscribers in Washington.  BASIL DUKE. JOHN COBURN. April 21, 1797.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Franklin county, a bay horse, about fourteen and a half hands high, with a star and snip, branded on the near buttock W, fresh shod before; appraised to 20l.  DANIEL WINTER. September 28, 1797. §
ISRAEL HUNT BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, 70
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.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Mason, in said county; on Monday the 22d day of January and on Thursday the 25th day of January, and also on Monday the 29th day of January next, on the North fork of Licking, at capt. Joseph Berry's about one mile above the bridge (over said North fork, on the road which leads from Washington to May's lick,) to perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses respecting the improvement and special calls of a pre-emption right of Clough Overton, assignee of William Bartlett.  JOHN OVERTON, Mason county Ken- } heir at law to tucky, December } C. Overton de- 22, 1797. } deceased.
NOTICE,  That the annual election for trustees of this town will be held at the Court house on Saturday the 6th of January 1798, at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon.  By order of the Board. JOHN ARTHUR, CH. Lexington, Dec. 26, 1797.
LEXINGTON: PRINTED by JOHN BRADFORD, on Main Street.