The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-12-17 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
NUMBER 14.]
Saturday, December 17, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—PRINTED BY J. BRADFORD, ON MAIN STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE RECEIVED AT 15/ PER ANNUM.
To the Public.
From a received opinion that the different Departments in the General Government, now are (or shortly may be) filled with men, whose political sentiments differ materially from those who lately filled them; it may be presumed, that an entire new system of policy may be adopted, or at least a material change made in the present. In either case, Citizens of every description, must feel themselves deeply interested. As there is no other possible method by which the people at large can, at this remote distance, be made acquainted with such proceedings in the different Departments, as will enable them to form a right judgment of the general political system, but through the medium of the press; and as the present plan of the News-Papers published in this State is too contracted, completely to answer to desirable an end, as well as the ordinary purposes of a News-paper, the Editor submits the following
PROPOSALS
FOR Publishing the KENTUCKY GAZETTE twice a week:
 I. That this Paper be published every Wednesday and Saturday, from and after the first day of January next.  II. That the price per annum to Subscribers, be THREE DOLLARS and a HALF; one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the balance at the end of the Year. 
As the existence of a News-Paper depends entirely on the patronage of the public; it would be improper to attempt any material change in one already established, without first obtaining their approbation; wherefore, the Editor requests all those who are dissatisfied with the KENTUCKY GAZETTE on the present plan, and who disapprove of the above alterations, to signify their disapprobation before the time it is intended to take effect—such as are silent, will be considered as assenting to the proposals, and consequently their papers continued.
The public's humble servant. JOHN BRADFORD.
November 19, 1796.
NICHOLAS BRIGHI, BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER. RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favours, and hopes by attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has removed his shop, (some time since) on Cross Street, at the lower end of Col Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its branches. He has received from the settlement, an assortment of the best leather, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as neat as any made in Philadelphia. He wants five or six Women's Workmen, to whom good wages will be given.
Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably.
JOHN CLAY.
Lexington, 4th August, 1796.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber once more earnestly requests all those indebted to him either by bond, note, or book account, to come forward and settle up their respective balances, by the first day of January next. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may expect no further indulgence; as I am determined to have all standing accounts settled by that time, without respect to persons.
GEO. TEGARDEN.
December 2, 1796.
FOR SALE.
THE HOUSE & LOT whereon I now live, on Lime-stone Street, in the town of Lexington: the lot is forty feet front and sixty six feet back: the house is twenty four feet front and twenty six feet back, built of square logs, one story high. Also, a shed fifteen feet wide and twenty six feet back, with two good fire places in it. Part cash, and part store goods, or other property, will be taken in payment. For terms, apply to
WILLIAM ROSS.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Hardin county, Hardinville, a bay Mare, three years old, fourteen hands high, has a star and flip, four white feet, branded on the near shoulder ID, appraised to $1.
Also a brown Mare, neither docked nor branded, thirteen hands high, three years old, appraised to $1.
ADAM BRUNER.
May 8, 1796. WStp
STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, living one mile below Abingdon, in Washington county Virginia, a large bay Horse, about fifteen hands high or upwards, four years old last Spring, remarkably round bodied, trotts and paces, has been worked constantly this summer, and rides very clumsy, has a small star and has been branded on the near jaw with some thing like I, but is not very perceptible, he is out of a Telo horse, and shews the marks of that breed, and is sleepy eyed, his mane and tail black, twitch tail, light mane; was stolen about the night of the 25th of this instant. Any person securing the horse and chief for that he may be brought to justice, shall have thirty dollars reward, or for the horse fifteen dollars and reasonable charges, paid by me.
August 31, 1796. ROBERT CRAIG.
WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO.
Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
This is to inform my friends, and the public in general, that I have just opened
AS STORE.
In Lexington, where I formerly kept Saddler's shop, at the corner of Main and Cross Streets—consisting of
A large and general assortment of MEDICINE.
 Castor, Sweet, and British oil.  Godfrey's cordial.  Bateman's drops.  Turner's balsam of life.  Anderson's pills. 
ALSO Madder Allum, Whiting, Ink-Powder, and a quantity of excellent Sponges; together with a number of other articles, too tedious to mention. All of which will be disposed of at whole sale or retail, by the public's most obedient, humble servant.
Aug. 25. BENJ. S. COX.
I have some valuable tracts of Land in different parts of this State; as well as upwards of one hundred thousand acres in the great bend of Tennessee, which is well known to be of the best quality. Any gentleman inclined to purchase, may be furnished on the most reasonable terms, and the titles indisputable; which may be seen, by applying as above.
FOR SALE.
THAT large and commodious House, on Main Street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Carson, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for public business is so well known, that it need go no recommendation. For terms apply to the subscribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same.
THOMAS IRWIN, JOHN A. SEITZ.
LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF LAND.
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit; two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expense may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never failing spring, which runs two said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
NOTICE.
IS hereby given to all those whom it may concern, that I shall attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, on Wednesday the fourteenth day of December, 1796, at James Lees improvement called for in his certificate of Settlement and preemption with the commissioners, about two miles above the painted stone, then and there to perpetuate testimony of said improvement, and do such other things as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
MOSES BOONE.
November 1796.
CHEAP LANDS
The subscribers purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees, that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred tons season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with seventy-five thousand well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND.
ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the mouth fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atty. in fact
For Littleberry Mosby, jun.
Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
THE partnership of Mr. James Castleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun.
STORE will be continued by the subscriber, in the house lately occupied by M'Coun and Castleman, where he means to sell on low terms.
JAMES M'COUN.
Lexington, August 13, 1796.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or for contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased was by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death, by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, it is probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator.
Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P. S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO: CARNEAL.
FOR SALE.
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the same.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT 330 ACRES OF LAND.
LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Fayette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared, about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable. Maj. Streffly, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber.
THOMAS CARNEAL.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE in Lexington, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES.
May 27, 1796.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF
First qualified Land
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceeding well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence, several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county.
JOS. FENWICK.
July 22, 1796.
FOR SALE.
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
8000 ACRES, on the waters
of Slate and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. Also
500 acres, Nelson county, on Albers creek, in the name of John Pemberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent
August 2, 1796.
FOR SALE.
A MINTED by the Tenant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well, is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter.
JOHN TILLITT, Jun.
GEORGE ADAMS.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a tavern, in that commodious house on Main Street the third door, below Cross Street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS on the 28th of November last I gave my note to a certain Robert Pierce of Bourbon county, for $101. 10s. payable the 28th of May next, it being in part pay for a horse that I bought of said Pierce and I can prove that said Pierce did warrant said horse to me for a good, found well limbed, horse, clear of any deficiency whatever, and I can prove that said horse is not found, nor has not been for sometime, this is therefore to caution all persons from trading, or taking any note on said note, as I am determined not to pay the same unless, I am compelled by law.
JOHN TILLITT, Jun.
FOR SALE.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living four miles below Buchanan's mill, on Salt river, a bay horse supposed to be two years old last spring, thirteen hands three inches high, a star, both hind feet white, a black spot in one white of the near foot; appraised to $1.
JOHN DOWNY.
August 24.

Foreign Intelligence.
WETZLAR, Sept. 9.
The French marched undisturbed from Hammelburg on the road to Fulda. The Austrians took a different road. Generals Kleber and Lefevre, rode at the head of their divisions, which appear to have suffered very little. Barnadotte, who it was said, had been made prisoner, arrived at the head of the advanced guard. All the roads between here and the Lahn and Sieg swarm with Frenchmen. It is thought the corps Poncet and Hatry, with the reinforcements already arrived, amount from 40 to 50,000 men, who will keep the Austrians in check till the army of Jourdan has reached the position it intends to take.
MUNCHENAU, Sept. 9.
The Austrian gen. La Tour, has again been forced, after a bloody engagement, to fall back, and evacuate the fortress of Landshut and his position behind the Iser. The French light troops pursued him to within a short distance of Braunau where he has retreated in order to stop the further progress of the French in Austria. On this side the French general, Moreau, whose army amounts to 80,000 men, is complete master of Bavaria, and it is generally believed, that the corps of gen. Ferino, has not only passed the Inn near Burkenhausen, and entered Upper Austria, but also that two considerable French corps are advancing rapidly along the Inn and Iser to Innsbruck, which is no more than sixty miles from this city. It is also generally believed that Buonaparte was master of Trent, and Roveredo, by the 1st inst. If this is the case, which the movement of Moreau's right wing to the frontiers of Tyrol, seems to corroborate, the army of Wurmser, must sustain their attacks in four different points, and if any one of the four Republican columns succeeds, the Austrians, for fear of having their only retreat towards Carinthia cut off, will not be able to check the progress of any of the three others. Tyrol seems to be the object of the Republican armies. If they get possession of that province, there will be no longer any possibility of stopping their progress.
COLOGNE, Sept. 10.
The passage of several divisions of the army of the North continues uninterrupted from the 21st of August to this day, it is calculated that 45,000 men have passed through this city during that period. The troops stayed only during the night, and marched upwards to the Lahn.
We hear from Treves, that all the roads in the vicinity are crowded with troops who come from the interior of France, they have already established several camps in the Hunsdruck.
The whole corps of reserve quartered in Belgium, are on their march towards the Rhine, and the Batavian division of Rhine. Daendals will garrison Dusseldorf.
We hear that the fortifications raised at the head of the bridge at Nieuweid are completely finished; this secures at all times a safe retreat to the Republican troops and enables them to cross the Rhine whenever they please.
LONDON, Sept. 17.
Gen Moreau has gained another victory—After passing the Lech, and defeating the Austrian gen. La Tour, Moreau's army advanced at Dakau, Pfaffenhausen, and Bombai; and the Austrians retreated behind the Iser; having received reinforcements from the arch-duke, they made an attack upon the left wing of Moreau's army on the 1st inst. but after an obstinate engagement, which lasted for the whole day, the Austrians were completely defeated, and forced to re-
treat with the loss of 1800 men, killed, wounded and prisoners.
To this may be added a second French victory gained in Italy, the news of which, arrived last night by express. On the morning of the 4th inst. gen. Massena attacked a division of the enemy, consisting of 15 battalions, whom he defeated and drove as far as the castle of La Pietra. He made 12 hundred prisoners, and a great number of killed and wounded. On the evening of the same day, the French forced the castle of La Pietra, renewed their attack on the enemy, and after an obstinate action, took 5000 prisoners, 15 pieces of cannon and 7 standards. The French advanced to the very gates of Trent.
ARMY OF ITALY.
Buonaparte, gen. in chief of the army of Italy, to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters at Trent, 20th Fructidor, September 6.
"Citizens Directors.
"The division of general Massena, passed the Adige, on the 16th, (Sept. 2,) at Gulo, and arrived at the Alps on the 17th, following the great road of the Tyrol; the same day, at two in the morning, our cavalry, fired the advanced posts of the enemy, and took from them six pieces of cannon. The division of general Ange ran quitte Verona at the same time, and bore upon the Heights that separated the Venetian states from the Tyrolese.
"The division of general Vaubois departed at the same time from Storo. By the left side of the lake of Garda, his advanced guard arrived at Torgola, where he was joined by the brigade of General Gueuse, who had himself embarked at Salo, on the lake of Garda; his advanced guard, commanded by the gen. of brigade St. Hillaire, met the enemy at Sarca, routed them and took fifty prisoners.
"On the 17th, at night, general Pigeon, commanding the light-infantry of general Massena's division, informed me, that the enemy in force had retained the village of Seravalle, that he had received orders to attack it; that he had forced the enemy, and made 300 prisoners.
"On the 18 (Sept. 4,) at day break, we found ourselves in the presence of the enemy; one of their divisions occupied the impregnable defiles of Morco; another beyond Adige, protected the intrenched camp of Mori. General Pigeon, with a part of the light-infantry, attacked the enemy with his riflemen; brigadier general Victor, with the 18th demi brigade of infantry, pierced by the great road; this instant gen. Vaubois attacked the camp of Mori; after a vigorous contest of two hours, the enemy every where fell back.
"Citizen Marois, my aid-de-camp, carried an order to gen. Dubois to advance the 1st regiment of Hussars and pursue the enemy. This brave general put himself at their head, and decided the affair; but he received three balls, which mortally wounded him. One of his aids de-camp had just been killed at his side, an instant afterwards I found the general expiring—"I die (said he) for the republic—Would that I had time to know whether the victory is complete,"—He immediately expired.
"The enemy retired to Roveredo. I ordered gen. Rampont to pass with the 22d brigade, between that town and the Adige; general Victor in the mean time, entered at full charge, the main street; the enemy again fell back, leaving a great number of dead and prisoners. During this time gen. Vaubois forced the intrenched camp of Mori, and pursued the enemy on the other bank of the Adige. It was one in the afternoon, the enemy profited of the difficulties of the country to front us in all the defiles, and effected their retreat to Trent. We had then only taken three pieces of cannon, and 1000 prisoners.
"General Massena caused all the half-brigades to rally, and give a moment's repose to his division, during which we went, with two squadrons of cavalry, to reconnoitre the movements of the enemy in their retreat. They rallied before Calliano to cover Trent, and gave time to their headquarters to evacuate the place. Though beaten all the day, their position before Calliano was inattackable. The Adige almost touched the steep mountains, and formed a pass of 40 toises broad, closed by a village, and elevated castle, and a good wall, which joined the Adige to the mountain, where they had placed all their artillery. New dispositions were necessary, general Dammartin began a cannonade with eight pieces of light artillery. He had chosen a position which commanded the narrow parts of the mountain. Gen. Pigeon passed with the light-infantry upon the right: 300 riflemen threw themselves upon the shore of Adige to commence the fusillade; and three demi-brigades, in a close column, and in battalions, passed the defile; the enemy harassed by the lively fire of our artillery, and the boldness of our soldiers, did not resist the mass of our columns, but abandoned the entrance of the pass. Terror spread through all their line. Our cavalry pursued. Citizen Marois, with 50 hussars, gained their head, and stopped the whole column of the enemy. He crossed it, and was himself surrounded, thrown upon the ground and wounded; a part of the enemy's force marched over his body; he is severely hurt, but none of his wounds are mortal. The chief of the 1st regiment of hussars is killed. Citizen Flissiere, captain of my company of Guides, saw two pieces of cannon, on the point of escaping; he flew upon them with 5 or 6 guides; and, notwithstanding the efforts of the enemy, stopped the pieces.
"Six or seven thousand prisoners, 25 pieces of cannon, 50 caissons, seven standards—such are the fruits of the battle of Roveredo, one of the most successful of the campaign. The other loss of the enemy must have been considerable.
"On the 20th, at 8 in the morning, gen. Massena entered Trent. Wurmser had quitted it in the evening, to take refuge by Bassano. Gen. Vaubois, with his division, soon marched in pursuit of the enemy, whose rearguard was entrenched at Lavis, behind the river Lavisio, and guarded the bridge which it was necessary for us to pass.
"General Deslemagne, not without much difficulty, passed, under the fire of the enemy, at the head of the 25th demi-brigade. General Murat passed at the head of a detachment of the 10th chasseurs, carrying an equal number of infantry. Gen. Leclerc, with three chasseur & citizen Defaix, chief of the brigade of Albroggi, accompanied by twelve carabiniers, had been able to turn the enemy, and place themselves in ambuscade, about half a league in advance. The enemy's cavalry, as they were saving themselves at gallop, found themselves stopped. Leclerc was slightly wounded. The enemy endeavoured to open a passage, but the carabiniers crossed their bayonets, and formed an inattackable rampart. The night was already dark; 100 of the enemy's hussars, and 2 or 400 infantry, with one standard of Wurmser's hussars, were taken.
"You may soon expect a more bloody and decisive battle.
(Signed) "BUONAPARTE."
From the 16th to the 18 Fructidor (Sept. 2 to 4) there were several bloody battles fought at the advanced posts beyond Trent, the success of which equals [if not surpasses] the preceding exploits of the army of Italy. 5000 men killed or taken, 15 pieces of cannon, and 7 standards are the fruits of this victory, which the General in Chief was following up.
BULLETIN TELEGRAPH.
LISLE, September 19.
"The army of Italy, pursuing its conquest, has beaten the enemy in six successive battles—taken 16000 men prisoners, 20 standards, 70 pieces of cannon, immense magazines, and 25 leagues of country. The wrecks of the army, with the general are surrounded by the republican army.
(Signed) "CHAPPE."
American Intelligence.
NEW-LONDON, October 27.
Extract from the Registers of the particular agency of the Executive Directory to the Windward Islands. The particular Agents of the Executive Directory,
Considering that the laws, as well ancient as modern, forbid neutrals to transport to the enemy contraband or prohibited goods:—Considering that notwithstanding the complaints of the minister plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the United States of N. America, of which he has informed us by his letter of the 14th Messidor, the states especially that of Virginia, have cleared out vessels loaded with horses for the English:
DECREE,
That to commence from this day—
all vessels loaded with goods, designated under the name of contraband as arms, instruments of war, warlike stores of every kind, horses and their furniture, shall be stopped by the armed vessels and privateers, to be seized and confiscated for the benefit of the captors.
At Basse Terre, Guadalupe, the 14th Thermidor, 4th year of the French Republic, one & indivisible.
Signed at the Register's office.
VICTOR HUGHES, and LEBAS.
Examined agreeable to the register. PAUCHELES, Sec. to the agency.
The particular agents of the Executive Directory to the Windward Islands, agreeable to the above decree, declare the American sloop Lucy, capt. George Gilbert, captured by the Republic's advice boat, the Iris, to be a good prize.
Basse Terre, Guadalupe, 23rd Fructidor, 4th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
LEBAS, VICTOR HUGHES.
Sealed with the agency seal, (Seal) PAUCHELES, Sec. to the agency.
Extract from Capt. George Gilbert's orders, dated New-London, 22d July, 1796.
Capt. George Gilbert, Sir,
"The sloop Lucy, which you now command, we have chartered to Mr. Nathaniel Eaton, to perform a voyage from hence to the island of St. Croix, with liberty to touch at St. Bartholomews. This voyage being expedite for an neutral port: we conceive it safe and free from any hindrance whatever, as respects the powers at war: We therefore must direct you on no account whatever to deviate from these orders, as our charter stipulates those two ports only,—and we have made insurance accordingly. We are &c.
WOODRIDGE & SNOW.
Extract of a letter from Capt. John Webb of the brig Pearl, to Messrs. Penniman and Grifano, his owners, in this city, dated Petit Guave, Sep. 15, 1796.
"On first instant I was taken by a French privateer, and on the third brought here in company with two other prizes.—These privateers are authorised, by a proclamation of San Domingo, to take all American vessels bound to or from British ports. In Leogane there are thirty sail; and more or less in every port on this shore. On our arrival here we had our hatches sealed and our papers sent to Aux Cayes to be examined by Gen. Rigaud, who commands in the South.
"We have not yet learnt our destiny—business having been retarded by means of a great massacre at Aux Cayes; 600 lives are said to have been lost. They have sold my small stock at vendue; and take every opportunity to plunder, having seized my trunk of 600 dollars. We have a distant hope of being cleared, as gen. Rigaud, who is a man of colour, is represented to be friendly to the Americans. The mulattoes and negroes do not wish us to be condemned. Every thing of our produce is very low, and coffee 29 & 30 fous.
BOSTON, Oct. 31.
CAPTURE OF ST. JOHNS.
Capt. Newcomb arrived here on Saturday evening last, in five days from Prospect, nine miles from Halifax, informs that he read in a Halifax newspaper, dated the day before his departure, an account of the capture of St. Johns, together with the British vessels of war stationed there, by the French squadron, frequently mentioned in our paper to be off Newfoundland. The captured squadron consisted of one 74, two 50's and several frigates.
RICHMOND, Nov. 14.
The intelligence of war between Prussia and Austria is not yet confirmed: but the character and views of the Prussian monarch render it probable. After having united with Prussia and Austria to dismember Poland, it is perfectly in character to unite with France in dismembering the German Empire. Not a monarchy in Europe, but has at some time or other, been guilty of this species of treachery and swindling. It is deeply to be regretted that the Republic of France, should, in a fit of revenge, descend to a level with monarchies in baseness, and unite with them in the nefarious business of dismembering other governments.

Happy is, for the world that the great republic of America, removed from the jarring interests of Europe, exhibits a specimen of the genuine excellence and superiority of her government over all other forms yet invented. May peace and humanity long be her characteristics!
NEW-YORK, Nov. 1. By the Boston mail we have later advices than before published, and of great importance, but too late for insertion at this late hour. In substance they state, that Buonaparte has pushed his armies to Trent, and forced the passage of the Iyrol—that he had defeated the enemy at Roveredo, with the loss of 16,000 prisoners, twenty standards, seventy pieces of cannon, immense magazines, and 45 leagues of country.
The French Directory have officially announced the treaty of alliance with Spain.
The advices from Jourdan's army, state the losses to be immense—particulars to-morrow.
General Wurmsier was retiring to Inspruck, which he was fortifying.
November 4. The letter from captain Anstruther to Lord Grenville, contains in it all that parade of victory and success which are always distinguishable in the British narratives: we can only judge of this account by what we have hitherto observed in official details of reverses, &c. Amid the unparalleled brilliancy of the progressive successes of the intrepid Buonaparte, we must naturally conclude, that every appearance of good fortune on the side of the Austrian troops would be represented in the most favorable manner. England being involved in complicated evils by the increase of her enemies, & the general uneasiness among her merchants and manufacturers, nothing was left to give vigour to her measures, or relief to her disconsolate subjects, but the faint prospect arising from the retreat of Jourdan. This letter of Anstruther is intermixed, as usual, with the general terms, "we hear"—"it is said"—"it is reported," but these occasional charms to express their successes, have now lost their force, as we find in many instances, that "we hear" nothing more about them. He anticipates great difficulties, but we do not find that any of those "naked"—"fatigued"—"panic struck"—"desponding"—"mutinous"—Sans Culottes have been overtaken by the Austrians, or that any of them have thrown themselves upon the clemency of Prince Charles. The letter is very well seasoned to please the palate of the English nation, and will afford a delicious dish to be served up by the Ministry, to feed the vanity, and excite the further derision of that infatuated government.
PHILADELPHIA, October 25.
An account from Hannau of the 13th Sept. after lamenting that the seat of war should be always in their neighbourhood, states that the French division have taken a strong position on the Lahm, with a view to distract the Austrians, and that Gen. Poncet learning the wearied state of Jourdan's troops, had raised the siege of Ehrenbreitstein, and joined him with his army.
November 5. AMERICAN CLAIMS. In the High Court of Admiralty, Sir James Marriot, Judge.
Samuel Bayard, agent of the United States, &c. in behalf of Messrs. John and Thomas Stephens, and Israel Thorndike, citizens of the United States and owners of the schooner Relief and cargo, Asa Cole, master—Claimants—against Gen. Sir Charles Grey, and Admiral Sir John Jarvis.
The Relief was an American vessel seized by the British forces at Martinique, shortly after the capture of that island. On the 19th of April, 1794, she was libelled in a pretended court of Admiralty established at Martinique by the captors. On the 5th of May the vessel and cargo were sold, and on the 24th they were condemned.
On the 28th of February, 1795, Mr. Bayard filed his claim in the high court of admiralty on behalf of the owners; and a motion thereupon issued against admiral Jarvis and gen. Grey, directing them to bring into the registry of the court the ship's papers and all the depositions taken in preparatory. The captors, though a year had elapsed from the time of the
issuing of the motion, brought in no papers; and the king's advocate and proctor admitted that they did not expect any—the cause was, therefore, heard on the exparte evidence produced by the claimants.
Doctors Nicholl and Lawrence for the claimants, and Sir William Scott, the king's advocate, for the captors.
On the 2d of February, 1796, Sir James Marriot delivered his opinion as follows:
Since the king's advocate and proctor both admit that there is no prospect of shortly, if at all, receiving from their clients any further papers respecting these American vessels seized at Martinique, as they admit this vessel to be one of those seized and sold by persons under the orders of Sir Charles Grey and Sir John Jarvis, and as the claimants have done all in their power to have the ship's papers brought forward, and not being able to obtain them from the captors, have furnished such as were in their power. I do not see how I could do otherwise than decree the restitution of this vessel and cargo.
Dr. Nicholl then moved, that the restitution might be accompanied with costs and damages, and Sir William Scott submitting to the judgment of the court, the judge further declared as follows:
Whenever a wrong has been done, it is the duty of a court of justice, when applied to, not only to repair the wrong, but to decree the party aggrieved compensation for the loss he may have sustained by illegal detention of his property. In all cases where seamen have come into this court to demand the wages that have been wrongfully detained from them, I have made it a rule to direct payment not only of the wages due them, but also the costs and charges they have been put to in recovering them. It is immaterial whether the defendants in this case have done the wrong themselves, or others under their command. They knew of the seizure and sale of these vessels; they constituted this pretended court of admiralty for the purpose of condemning them; and their agents have received the proceeds of these vessels and cargoes; which I have no doubt they have taken good care of. But these proceedings, as against the Americans, were wrongful, and they must have justice done them. This money so illegally gotten must be returned to its proper owners. It is a pity that brave men are not always wise men. But I have nothing to say to them as officers or as men—they appear now before the court as parties to a suit, and it is my duty to enforce the rules of justice.
As to Sir Charles Grey, he might have had little to do in the business, but Sir John Jarvis ought and must have known better. Let the vessels be restored with costs and damages.
As the king's advocate was not prepared in the other cases, the judge with the consent of the claimant's council directed them to stand over to the next admiralty day: but at the same time he said, do not let it be told in America, that this court declines sitting to hear and decide these cases. I am willing to hear as many as council are prepared to argue. The captors were in a great hurry to sell these vessels and pocket the money. As they have now had the use of it long enough they should restore it with a good grace to those who have a right to demand it.
TRENTON, November 1. The Hamburg accounts, to September 20 mention that the Elector of Saxony, who had 60,000 men under arms had notified the Emperor, he had concluded a peace with the French, and that Buonaparte was penetrating into Tyrol.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Amsterdam to their correspondent in New-York.
Amsterdam, September 19. "The news of the day is that the King of Prussia has declared war against the Emperor of Germany, that his troops are marching, and that likely the ports of Hamburg and Embden will be shut against British vessels to oblige that Court to enter into terms of peace. How far the news is certain we cannot say, but we are certainly on the eve of great events: if peace does not take place soon, war is likely to rage with redoubled animosity."
THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC, FOR THE YEAR 1797, May be had at this Office, by the gross, dozen, or single.
Lexington, Dec. 17.
WAR, BETWEEN ENGLAND AND SPAIN.
A Halifax paper of the 18th October, brought by the British packet, the princess of Wales, arrived at New-York, in 7 days from Halifax, contains the following
PROCLAMATION;
By his excellency Sir John Wantworth, Baronet, L. L. D. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief, in and over the province of Nova Scotia, and its dependencies.
Whereas, information has been communicated to me, by his grace the duke of Portland, one of his majesty's principle secretaries of state, that the most indubitable proofs of the hostile intentions of the court of Spain against Great Britain, have determined his majesty to order his naval forces in every quarter of the world, not to neglect any favorable opportunity that may offer of attacking the fleet of Spain, either single or united with those of France and Holland, or striking of any other blow at the possession of that crown, and also signifying to me his majesty's commands, that I should, in the most public manner possible, give such information to his majesty's subjects in this province, as may best enable them to prevent on the one hand, any mischief which otherwise they might suffer from the Spaniards, and on the other hand, to do their utmost to distress and annoy them, by making captures of their ships, and by destroying their commerce.
I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of his majesty's council, to publish this proclamation, hereby calling on and requiring all his majesty's legal subjects, within his province of Nova Scotia, and its dependencies, to take due notice, and govern themselves accordingly.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Halifax, this 17th day of October 1796, in the 36th year of his majesty's reign.
By his excellency's command, I. M. FREKE BOLKELEY. God save the King.
We are informed that the Legislature of this state will adjourn to day, to meet again on the first Monday in February next.
We have had no Ohio Mail this week; consequently, we are indebted to private gentlemen for the important news contained in this day's paper.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAN AND HORSE, On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
STRAYED, from Lexington, on Saturday night of the races, a brown Horse, fourteen hands three inches high, seven years old, a freak down his face; his tail scraped, trots and paces. Whoever brings him to me, shall have EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD. WILLIAM ALLEN.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing of Thomas Quirk or his assigns, five bonds of ten pounds each, given by me to said Quirk, dated, I think, the 30th of March, 1796; as I will not pay either of said bonds unless compelled by law; said Quirk having failed to comply with his bond to me of the same date, conditioned for the conveyance of fifty acres of land, on North Elkhorn, near Sanders's mill. JOHN McMILLIN.
TAKEN up by the constable, in Bourbon county, two Miles from Miller Mills, one bay mare six years old, 14 hands high, with a bald face, and a lamp on her hind pattern-joint no brand, appraised to 12l. August 4, 1796. THOMAS NEEL.
Public Notice. On the 27th day of this instant, I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Jefferson, for that purpose, on an entry made in my name, for 1000 acres, in said county, on Floyd's fork of Salt river, beginning at a blazed sugar tree, about seven miles above Herod's old trace, leading to the Falls, running nearly east, to include the fork and an improvement, where Squire Boon's name is cut on a tree—then and there to ascertain the improvement, boundaries, and other special parcels called for in said entry; to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall be brought forward for that purpose, and to do such other acts and things, as by law the said commissioners are authorized and required to do; to perpetuate the testimony thereof.
Dec. 2, 1796. WM. BRYAN. ON Monday, the second day of January next, the NEGROES belonging to the estate of WILLIAM YOUNG, will be hired at my house on Hickman creek. Dec. 2, 1796. JOHN YOUNG.
TO THE PATRONS OF LITERATURE.
HAVING with infinite concern observed the little attention that is paid to the instruction of youth in the grammatical principles of the English language in most of our schools, both in town and country; I find after the most accurate enquiry into the state of the case, and deliberate investigation of the subject, that this enormous neglect must be principally attributed to the manner in which this fundamental and indispensably necessary science has hitherto been treated.
There are indeed a few systems extant which merit a considerable degree of esteem; but these being originally designed for young men who have been initiated in classical studies, are consequently unfit for the information of the ignorant, and entirely above the capacities of children.
The majority of treatises which have heretofore been published on this subject, are written in such a latinized, prolix and circumlocutory style, that they are almost (if not altogether) unintelligible not only to pupils, but also to teachers who have never been favored with a liberal education: As for those few more philanthropic writers, who have condescended to write for general information, they have done it in so loose, superficial and unsystematic a manner, that their performances are utterly inadequate to answer the end proposed.
In order, therefore to remove these difficulties—clear all obstructions from the way of the learner, and, in a word, render all persons inexcusable, who will not acquaint themselves with the constituent principles of their Mother-Tongue; I propose publishing a concise and comprehensive little system, equally free from an unnecessary prolixity and an unuseful brevity: My whole ambition being to merit the approbation and encouragement of my fellow-citizens, by endeavoring to promote a more general diffusion of grammatical knowledge amongst all classes, and particularly those who may not have an opportunity of learning the grammar of other languages.
CONDITIONS.
I. The work shall be comprised in a small duodecimo volume, printed with a good type & neatly bound in boards—price Forty-One and Two Pounds Cents, the one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the remaining half on the delivery of the work. II. whoever shall procure twenty subscribers, shall be entitled to one copy, extra. III. As soon as five hundred subscribers are obtained, the work shall be immediately put to press. IV. If the above number of subscribers be not procured before the 25th of April next, the money received shall be punctually returned to each subscriber. V. The subscribers' names shall be prefixed as patrons of the work.
S. WILSON. Subscriptions received at the office of the Kentucky Gazette, and by all those entrusted with subscription papers.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale, will employ a number of journeymen—and to a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given. A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise; at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. THOMAS HART. Dec. 8, 1796.
For Sale. Three Hundred Acres of First Rate LAND, LYING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North west side of the Ohio, on the waters of Scioto, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises. HUGH EVANS.
NOTICE
To all whom it may concern— That on Wednesday, the 12th of January next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I shall attend myself, or by attorney, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, at the improvement called for by James Elliott's settlement on the fourth side of Kentucky river, on a run that falls into said river, next above the mouth of Cedar creek, there to take the depositions of witnesses to perpetuate testimony respecting the calls of said entry, and do all such other acts as are authorized by law, on the premises. JOHN CAMPBELL, Executor of the last will and testament of James Elliott deceased. Dec. 5, 1796.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY CASH;
A VALUABLE young Negro Woman, about seventeen years of age, well acquainted with house business. Also a Boy of good quality, about twelve years of age—both likely and under good character. For terms apply to WILLIAM ROSS. Lexington, December 7, 1796.
JUST PUBLISHED, And may be had at this Office— Price 4d.]
AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT of the Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, &c. of that part of Louisiana which lies between the Mississippi and New Madrid, or L'Arse à La Graine, and on the West side of the Mississippi. Together with an Abstract of the Spanish Government.

A TALE.
NO plate had John and Joan to board, Plain folks in humble plight: One only tankard crowned their board, And that was fill'd each night.
Along whose inner bottom fleck'd, In pride of chubby grace, Some rude engraver's hand had etch'd A baby Angel's face.
John swallow'd first a moderate sup; But Joan was not like John; For when her lips once touch'd the cup, She swill'd till all was gone.
John often urg'd her to drink fair, But she ne'er chang'd a jot; She lov'd to see the Angel there, And therefore drain'd the pot.
When John found all remonstrance vain, Another card he play'd; And, where the Angel stood so plain, He got a devil pourtray'd.
Joan saw the horns, Joan saw the tail, Yet Joan as stoutly quaff'd: And ever when she seiz'd her ale, She clear'd it at a draught.
John rais'd, with wonder petrify'd, His hairs rose on his pate; And "Why dost guzzle now," he cry'd, "At this enormous rate?"
"O John," said she, "am I to blame! "I can't in conscience stop; "For first 'twould be a burning shame "To leave the devil a drop."
ANECDOE.
At Tralee an assize town in Ireland, the judge was passing sentence in the usual form on one M'Carthy, a noted sheep-stealer: "You shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead—and the Lord have mercy upon your soul;" the culprit immediately rejoined—"And my lord, you may save your lordship's honor the trouble, for by J— I never knew any one to thrive after your prayer."
A few days ago (says an English paper) a man who had the appearance of a labourer, was found strangled, in a field near Camberwell, in Surrey. It appeared that he had stolen a sheep, the hind legs of which he had tied together, and put them over his forehead, in order to carry it away; but it is thought, that in getting over the gate, the sheep struggled, and by a sudden spring, its feet slipped down to his throat; for in that posture they were found, the animal hung on one side of the gate and the dead man on the other.
TO BE LET—
The building of a Brick House,
IN the town of Washington, for the FRANKLIN ACADEMY—The house is to be thirty feet in front and forty feet in depth, two stories high, a passage of ten feet and two rooms below, and the same above. Proposals will be received and a contract entered into, on the fourth Tuesday in December next, at Washington, in Mason county.
JOHN COBURN, JOHN JOHNSTON, E. DUKE, THOS. SLOO:
Washington, November 14.
Taken up by the subscriber in August 1796, living in Scott county, on Le-compte's run, a bay Mare, about fourteen hands high, six years old, branded on the near shoulder F.W. joined together, some saddle spots, blaze face, appraised to 121.
DAVID CAMPBELL.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of erecting a DUCK and LINEN MANUFACTORY in Georgetown. In three Classes—4000 Dollars by the first, and 3000 the two last.
CLASS THE FIRST.
  1 Prize of 2000 Dol. is 2000 Dol.   1 1000   3 400   1 300   6 200   10 100   20 50   40 20   800 12   695 6   of 200 dollars each being 4170    1 for the first and 1 for 400   the last drawn ticket, 6670 
1779 Prizes. 3555 Blanks.
5334 Tickets, at 5 Dollars each is 26670 Subject to a discount of Fifteen per Centum.
As every encouragement ought to be given to manufactures in this state, this in particular claims the attention of the public. The many advantages which will arise from manufacturing Duck, must be so forcibly striking to every man of reflection, that the managers think it unnecessary to enlarge on the subject; and the liberal principle upon which the scheme is founded (not two blanks to a prize) will, exclusive of that encouragement, justify the speculative adventurer upon principles of gain. The managers therefore flatter themselves that they will meet with such encouragement in the sales of the tickets as will in a short time justify their appointment and giving public notice when the drawing of the lottery will commence.
Tickets may be had by applying in Lexington to me, John Bradford and Alexander M'Gregor, in Frankfort to Mr. George Madison, in Versailles to Doctor Patton, or to
J. GRANT, W. HENRY, J. HAWKINS, Managers.
*** Any person purchasing 20 tickets shall have credit with the Lottery is drawn.
TO BE RENTED, In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House,
A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford. SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
4 NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers well engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given—Apply to SETZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for CORN, WHEAT, HEMP, and FALLOW, in MESS CHANDLER. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
THE SUBSCRIBER BEGS leave to inform his customers and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the
FULLING BUSINESS In all its various branches, at his mill, five miles from Lexington, on Tate's creek road, all those that please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in best manner and at the lowest rates. He takes in cloth in Lexington, on the first day of every Fayette court, at the house formerly occupied by Mr. John M'Nair; and returns the same there when done. LAZARUS ROGERS.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington. WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
NOTICE.
I HAVE been appointed guardian to Benjamin and Nancy Chinn, orphans of Christopher Chinn, deceased. I here will be four likely NEGROES exposed to hire for one year, before the subscriber's door, on Monday the second day of January next, three of which are fellows and one woman, said to be as valuable as any in the state. They must be returned well clothed and taxes paid. I hope to whom they are at present hired must remember that if it is their contract to clothe the negroes, they must comply with the same by the time above mentioned.
Also thirty barrels of CORN to be sold on twelve months credit, near Maj. Ransdell's in the neighbourhood of Lexington.
Also fifteen acres of cleared LAND to be rented for one year. Any person desirous of renting may view the premises before the day. All persons are forewarned from cutting timber on the land of said orphans. Bond and approved security will be required.
WALKER BAYLOR. N. B. The above negroes are not to be hired to any person living more than five miles from Lexington. December 1, 1796.
ON the 24th inst. I shall attend with commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby county, on Thomas Dagley's settlement, near the head of Git's creek, in order to take the depositions of witnesses, to establish said Dagley's claim; and do such other things as may be necessary. I am interested in land that calls to adjoin said settlement. WILLIAM STAFFORD. December 2, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Wolf creek, a bright bay mare and colt, she has on a large bell, a snip on her nose, about eleven years old, fourteen hands high, no brands perceivable, appraised to eight pounds. JOHN TOLBERT. August 27.
MARY CARROL, my supposed Wife has left me, this is to caution the public, not to credit her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting. EDM. PURSELL. Nov. 21, 1796.
Notice.
THE partnership of Boggs & Anderson is dissolved by mutual consent.—All those indebted to said firm, are requested to pay off their respective balances on or before the first day of January next: Those who fail need not expect any farther indulgence. BOGGS & ANDERSON. December 2.
200 acres of Land FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from LEXINGTON to major Henry's mill, six miles from LEXINGTON and six miles from GEORGETOWN: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadow as in the state. Title indisputable. For terms apply to me, John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me, ROBERT BENIAM.
WASHING To be had at the subscriber's—and a few GENTLE BOARDERS will be taken, next door to Mr. Hudson the saddler, on Main street, Lexington. JOSIAS BULLOCK. May 23, 1796.
THIS is to inform the public, that Pulling and Lying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's ferry, on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dyed blue or green. JOHN McMILLIN.
N. B. He takes in cloth at capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Curner's the second Tuesday in every month.
TO BE LET FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harrison's and Thomas Harrison's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with Timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq. living near the premises. WM. McBRAYER. At a meeting of the Committee of the TRANSYLVANIA LIBRARY, held on the 22d day of October 1796, it was resolved, THAT whereas many share in the Library, have neglected to pay their half yearly subscription of three quarters of a dollar, due in June last; they be informed by public advertisement, that agreeably to the rules of the institution, their shares will be forfeited, if their arrears be not discharged before the commencement of the next year. HARRY TOULMIN, Clerk.
FOR SALE, A likely Negro Girl, aged eighteen years; also a Man and Wench—for particulars apply to the subscriber. JOHN TANNER. Living in Woodford county, in Green's creek.
ALL persons indebted to the printer hereof, are earnestly requested to pay up their respective balance—those who live at a distance, and whose papers are conveyed by post, may discharge their accounts at the post offices where their papers are lodged—viz at Washington to Mr. Edward Harris; at Paris to Mr. Thomas Eades; at Frankfort to Mr. Richard M'Gano; at Harrodsburg to Mr. Philip Buhl; at Danville to Mr. Walter E. Strong; at Bairdstown to Mr. Benjamin Grayson; at Louisville to Mr. Michael Lacallagne; and at Georgetown to Mr. William Story, who will be furnished with the respective accounts—The above Gentlemen will also receive subscriptions for this paper, at 15s per annum, one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the balance at the expiration of the year.
It is needless to urge the necessity of a compliance with the above request, as every one must be sensible that it will be otherwise impossible for the Printer to comply with his necessary engagements, having no other resource.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Woodford county, near Delany's ferry, a young black mare, 2 years old, no white nor brands perceivable, appraised to 61. JONAH COMBS.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Cane run, four miles from Georgetown, Scott county, a black year old mare colt, some white on both hind feet a natural pacer, no brands perceivable, appraised to 51. JAMES PATTERSON. July 29.
CHEAP GOODS.
THE subscriber wishing to decline the mercantile business for some time, will dispose of a Handsome and General Assortment of MERCHANDISE by WHOLESALE, On a very moderate profit. The goods were purchased on as advantageous terms as any ever imported to this state, and are well adapted to the winter and spring seasons. A credit will be given for part of the purchase money. Beef-Cattle, fat Hogs, or superfine Flour, will be received in payment at the highest current price when delivered. He wishes to purchase a quantity of corn, rye, barley, hemp, and tow linen. Either of the above articles will be received in discharge of book accounts. JAMES MORRISON, Who has on hand a quantity of calfskins, powder, and salt petre. Lexington, December 5.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber. J. M.
WANTED TO HIRE, A GOOD DISTILLER: ONE who can come well recommended for his knowledge of the business, his honesty and industry, will meet with generous encouragement by applying to R. ELLIOT & CO. at their store in Lexington, or I. D. HART, JUN. at his plantation. The highest price will be given by them for good clean RYE, which will be received at either place. tf
CASH FOR HIDES. I WILL give Cash for Hides at my Tan-Yard, nearly opposite Col. Patterson's, on Water street in Lexington—where I will also take hides to tan on the shares. SEPTEMBER 1. JACOB KISER.
REID & MCILVAIN, SADDLERS, RETURN their most grateful acknowledgments to those who have favored them with their custom, and hope for a continuance of the same. They beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they will continue to carry on their business in all its branches, at their old shop in Lexington, opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office, and at Versailles next door to Mr. Nutt's tavern—Gentlemen may be supplied with any article in the Saddling line, at either of the above places, on reasonable terms, by wholesale or retail. Orders will be thankfully received and executed with punctuality and dispatch.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SETZ, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given.
ISRAEL HUNT, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Cross street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and attention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 1, 1796.
FOR SALE. Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND, SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law. The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorized to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places. Charles W. Bird. Lexington, July 8, 1796.
TO BE RENTED FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS, AND POSSESSION GIVEN ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, ONE hundred and sixty acres of well cleared Land, divided into four separate tenements. There are on each of these places, cabins, a good spring, and the fences in repair. Also negroes to hire (five men and four women) for six or twelve months. A few tenants will meet with good encouragement to clear lands for a term of years, on the tract I now live on, seven miles from Lexington and six from Georgetown. For terms enquire of the subscriber. SAMUEL MEREDITH. Fayette county, North Elkhorn, Nov. 13, 1796.
Blank Deeds for sale at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.