The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-07-08 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 538.
SATURDAY, July 8, 1797.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAN AND HORSE, On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
FOR SALE, The tract of LAND on which I now live, lying about two miles from Lexington, near the Georgetown road, containing two hundred acres; it is well watered and timbered, about 50 acres cleared—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber who now resides on the premises. FRANCIS DILL. tf March 24.
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, attor. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
The managers of the Lexington Lodge Lottery having announced to the public, that the drawing of that lottery will certainly commence the 10th June next—Advertisers in the Lexington Chances of Influence Lottery, will take notice, that agreeably to the original plan thereof, the drawing of the former will determine the fate of the tickets of the latter. * A few Tickets remain on hand which may be had on application to the MANAGERS. Lexington, May 22, 1797
WOODFORD COUNTY, May Court of Quarter Sessions, 1797. John Jackson complainant, AGAINST John Briscoe defendant. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney; it is ordered that the said defendant, do appear here on the first Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting-house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court-house, in the town of Versailles. (A Copy) Teste T. TURPIN, CLK.
Three Dollars Reward, STRAYED from Lexington in April last, a bright bay mare, seven years old, about fourteen hands and a half high, natural trotter, a small star in her face, and if I am not mistaken she has one white foot, had on a large bell, tied with a listing of broad cloth, when rode she blows her breath very hard, liood all round, branded on the near shoulder. Whoever delivers said mare to the subscriber in Lexington, or gives such information that I get her, shall have the above reward. LAWSON Mc. CULLOUGH. June 20.
For sale FOR CASH OR MERCHANDISE, Two thousand five hundred acres of LAND, lying on the Twins, 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.
Notice. THE Partnership of Thomas Pofey, John Logan, and Baker Ewing, trading under the firm of Thomas Pofey & Co. was dissolved the first day of April last, and the books and papers thereof placed in the hands of Baker Ewing, & John Pofey for adjustment. The subscribers therefore earnestly requests such persons as are indebted to said partnership to make immediate payment of their respective balances, in order that they may be enabled to discharge the debts due by said firm. EWING & POSEY. Frankfort June 8.
25 A NEW STORE. I HAVE just received into my care in the brick house, lately occupied by Mr. William Kelly in Bourbon, a large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Groceries and Queen's Ware; which I am authorized to sell upon the lowest terms for Cash, well cleaned Hemp, Wheat, Rye, Tobacco, raw Hides, Furs, full proof Whiskey, Salt, Sugar, and good Flour in barrels; for which said articles of produce, a generous price will be given. I have also Iron and Nails left in my hands, to be sold for Cash. A few good Horses under seven years old, will be wanted. AMOS EDWARDS. Bourbon, March, 1797. tf
20 LAST NOTICE. The partnership of M'Coun & Castleman has been, some time dissolved, by mutual consent, which was made known by a former advertisement. All persons indebted to them, are earnestly requested to make payment of their respective accounts to James M'Coun, before the 10th of April next. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may depend on having their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection, as no further indulgence can be given. JAMES M'COUN, JOHN CASTLEMAN. March 22.
25 Persons for whom I locate, are desired to come forward and pay their respective balances, in order for a division, otherwise I shall petition the different courts for a division. Also all persons who have any demands against me for land, are desired to come forward, as I am ready to discharge the same. I have for sale twelve thousand acres of land, on Little Kentucky and Floyd's Fork, between eight and thirty miles from the Falls of Ohio of a good quality, and lies level, which I will sell on reasonable terms for cash or notes, and make a general warranty deed. B. NETHERLAND. March 16, 1797. tf
MASON COUNTY, ss. March court, 1797. David Lanchard Complainant AGAINST William Tebbs, heret at law to John Tebbs, and Thomas Carvin, defendants. IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Tebbs, not having entered his appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is no inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered that the defendant appear here on the first day of next court, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be advertised in one of the Kentucky Gazette's for two months successively—another posted at the court house door, of this county, and that this order be published at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington, some Sunday immediately after divine service, or the complainant's bill will be taken for confessed;—It appearing to the court that the former order made herein, was not executed. (A Copy) Teste I. MARSHALL jun. C. M. C.
25 Hughes and Fitzhugh, HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Hagerstown, Washington county, Maryland, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF NAILS, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 20, 1797.
73 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 practice 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.
DOCUMENTS Accompanying the Message of the President of the United States, relative to the proceedings of the Commissioners for running the boundary line between the United States and East and West Florida.
[No. 1.] Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to the Hon. Andrew Ellicott. Sir, Some gentleman that left you at the mouth of the Ohio, have informed me of your approaching arrival here, and that to attend you on your commission you bring a military guard and some woods men.
It is with pleasure that I propose myself the satisfaction of seeing you here, and to make your acquaintance. Though I do not conceive that the least difficulty will arise respecting the execution of the part of the treaty in which you are an acting person; yet, as we are not prepared to evacuate the posts immediately, for want of the vessels that I expect will arrive soon, I find it indispensable to request you to leave the troops about the mouth of Bayou Pierre, where they may be provided with all their necessaries which you can regulate on your arrival here. By this means, every unforeseen misunderstanding will be prevented between his majesty's troops and those of the United States; besides, it is necessary to make some arrangements previous to the arrival of the troops, on which subject I shall have the honor of entertaining you when we meet.
I embrace this opportunity to assure you of the satisfaction I feel in being appointed to act in concert with you, though your first interview is to be with the general in chief of this province.
I have the honor to be, with the Highest consideration Sir, Your most humble, obedient Servant, MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. Natchez, February 17th, 1797. (Copy.) The Honorable A. Ellicott.
[No. 2.] Baron de Carondelet, to the Honorable Andrew Ellicott. Natchez, 24th February, 1797. Sir, By your favor of this day, delivered to me by Mr. Nolan, I learn with pleasure, your arrival at this post, in the character of commissioner in behalf of the United States, to ascertain the boundaries between the territories of his most Catholic majesty and the said United States. I have the honor to be with the Highest respect, Sir, Your most humble Servant, MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. (A true Copy.) The Honorable A. Ellicott.
[No. 3.] Honorable Andrew Ellicott, to the Baron de Carondelet. Natchez, February 27th, 1797. Sir, It is with pleasure I embrace this opportunity of informing you of my safe arrival at this place, as commissioner in behalf of the United States, for ascertaining the boundaries between the territories of his most Catholic majesty, and those of the United States.
The polite manner in which I have been received at the posts on the Mississippi, now in possession of his most Catholic majesty, demands my thanks and gratitude, and am in hopes, that a similar conduct will be observed on our part. I have the honor to be, &c. &c. &c. ANDREW ELLICOTT. (Copy.) The Baron de Carondelet.
(TRANSLATION.) New-Orleans, March 1st, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR, I have received with great satisfaction, your friendly letter of the 27th of February last; in consequence of which, I congratulate you on your arrival in this country in the character of commissioner on the part of the United States, to run the dividing line between the territories of his most Catholic majesty and the United States. You likewise did me the favor to mention with what kindness and attention you were received at the different posts, as well as by the whole government under my direction; and from the general principles of your nation, I have no doubt but the same conduct will be observed on the part of the United States.
God guard you Most excellent Sir, BARON DE CARONDELET. Andrew Ellicott Esq.
[No. 5.] Hon. A. Ellicott, to Manuel Gayoso de Lemos.
Natchez, March 11th, 1797. MY DEAR SIR, The conduct of the Indians yesterday and last night, owing principally to their constant state of intoxication, renders it absolutely necessary, in my opinion, to have recourse to my military escort for protection. The discipline of our army is such, that you may rest assured, none of the inconveniences mentioned in your first communication to me, are to be apprehended from the escort's being stationed at this place on our part. And as the attendance of the guard forms a part of the treaty now carrying into effect between his most Catholic majesty and the United States, which I am authorized to declare will be observed by the nation I have the honor to represent, with good faith and punctuality, I must request the favor of you to withdraw your objections against my escort's joining me at this place as soon as possible. I am, &c. &c. ANDREW ELLICOTT.
(Copy.) His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos.
[No. 6.] Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to the Honorable Andrew Ellicott. Natchez, 12th March, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR, This morning I had the pleasure to receive your amicable communication, dated yesterday. I give you my sincere thanks for having established this form of intercourse, as it will make our business more easy, and indeed, it is more conformable to the sincere friendship we have contracted. In answer to your said letter, I will remark, that such conduct of the Indians is not customary here; I foresaw that it would happen, from the moment you shewed a desire of having your colors flying, before all the transactions were terminated; knowing the Indians as well as I do, this was the reason of the objections I offered the moment I saw it hoisted, for otherwise I know it very well, that it is frequently used by the representatives of any nation in a foreign country; it's even done in Spain by foreign consuls. I am sorry you should have experienced any inconvenience from this particular circumstance, and that urged by such effects to wish to have by you your escort. I have not the least objection that it should be called from its actual station; but as it is my duty, and that I am answerable for the tranquility of the country that is entrusted to my charge, I must propose to you a method that will answer every good and satisfactory purpose. Had not you been unluckily stopped on your voyage to this country, you would have had immediately the the general of the province here, to begin the operation of demarking the dividing line between the territories of his Catholic majesty and those of the United States of America. He had ever

necessary preparation to attend to the business; but since the time he had a right to expect the commissioners of the United States, the war with England has taken place, and his cares thereby increased, yet he expected to have had it in his power to come to meet you at Dan. Clarke's, Esq. which place is near the point of the 31 o , but he has found it impossible, as it would oblige him to make too long an absence from New-Orleans; therefore it is my self that will have the honor to accompany you on that important commission, on behalf of his Catholic majesty. This is the moment when I am in want of every individual thing, both for my person and for the attendance of the commission, though the geometer and other officers that are to be employed, are already on their way from New-Orleans, and will stop at Clarkeville, where I shall go myself as soon as my equipage arrives from the capital; but this will inevitably take some time, therefore the plan that I wished to arrange with you, will be to make Loftus's Cliffs our point of re-union. This place is a short distance from Clarkeville, and is a very healthy situation; there I will send every thing concerning the Spanish commission; and that will be the most convenient place to establish for a while, your head-quarters, under your military escort. By adopting this measure, you will have your people together, and the most distant disagreeable occurrence avoided, as I am positively confident that some would happen by the conjunction here, as you propose. It is true, that by the treaty an escort is supposed, and even recommended to each commission, but it is to be on the line, and not at a distance from it, where it would interfere with other business; therefore, I feel sensibly hurt, that it is out of my power to consent in the landing of the troops in this place, tho' I have not the least objection on their going directly to Loftus's Cliffs.
I have given the most positive orders to prevent the Indians getting liquor; and to their interpreter I have given the strictest charge to be always in sight, and to-morrow I expect that they will remove to some distance from hence.
I have the honor to be, with the Highest respect and esteem, Your most affectionate friend, And humble servant, MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. (A true Copy.) D. Gillespie, Secretary. The Honorable Andrew Ellicott.
[No. 7.] Hon. A. Ellicott, to Manuel Gayoso de Lemos.
Natchez, March 13th, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR, Your favor of yesterday was handed to me in due time, which would have been answered sooner, had not the storm last night prevented me from writing in my tent. Your letter, as well as many circumstances which have come to my knowledge, contain fresh proofs of your desire to promote good order and harmony in this part of the country. But, Sir, I cannot suppose that any inconvenience could possibly arise, or the peace of this settlement be disturbed, by the arrival and landing of the escort which I left at Bayon Pierre: it I did not suppose to the contrary, I trust I should be one of the last persons to propose the measure. In my opinion, the escort which accompanied me, is as much bound to observe good order in this country, as the troops of his Catholic majesty. This is not an opinion of the day, it has uniformly been mine ever since I left the seat of our government: in consequence of which, immediately upon my entering the Mississippi, I issued a standing order, that when any of our party, the military included, should be at any place where the jurisdiction was exercised by his Catholic majesty, the laws and usages of that government should be observed and submitted to in the most pointed manner. The escorts by the spirit of the treaty, are intended for our mutual protection against straggling hostile Indians, and the preservation of our stores. This appears to be their whole business.
As I hope that mere punctilios may never interrupt our friendship, and the conduct of the Indians having become more peaceable since the night before last, I am less anxious for the escort's being stationed at my present encampment: I would, therefore, to
prevent any disturbance, or misunderstanding, propose that the officer who commands the escort which accompanied me to Bayon Pierre, be directed to proceed down the river, to Bacon Landing, from whence he may come to this place and procure such necessaries as may be in want of for the ensuing season.
As this is the place designated by the treaty for our meeting, and making our arrangements for carrying on the business, I conceive there would be an impropriety in my leaving it till your excellency is ready to join me in fixing the first point of latitude.
I am &c. &c.
ANDREW ELLICOTT.
(Copy.)
D. Gillespie, Secretary.
Note—The last two paragraphs were added after having had a private conversation with the governor.
[No. 8.]
Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to the Honorable A. Ellicott.
Natchez, 14th March, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
I do myself the pleasure to acknowledge the reception of your favor, dated of yesterday, and am very happy to find that our sentiments uniformly agree in every thing that can combine the mutual interests of our nations, and I pledge you my honor and friendship, that every step of my conduct shall be guided by this principle, impressed in me by my duty, and by the very particular attachment I have for you.
I have the honor to be, with the Greatest esteem and affection,
My dear Sir,
Your most humble obedient
Servant,
MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS.
(Copy)
D. Gillespie, Secretary.
The Honorable Andrew Ellicott.
[No. 9.]
Honorable A. Ellicott, to Manuel Gayoso de Lemos.
Natchez, March 23d 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
The remounting of the cannon at this place at the very moment when our troops are daily expected down to take possession of it, the insolent treatment which the citizens of the United States have received at the Walnut-Hills, and the delay in the business upon which I came, concur in giving me reason to suppose, that the treaty will not be observed with the same good faith and punctuality by the subjects of his Catholic majesty, as it will by the citizens of the United States. I hope your excellency will give such an explanation of the above as to remove my doubts and apprehensions, which, I am afraid have been too justly excited.
I am, &c. &c.
ANDREW ELLICOTT.
His Ex. Manuel Gayoso de Lemos.
[No. 10.]
Mr. Ellicott's compliments to his friend governor Gayoso, and wishes to be informed, whether the following information which he received this day "that all the works at the Chickasaw Bluffs, have been either demolished or carried to the opposite side of the river, and that exertion is making at the Walnut-Hills, to put that post in a state of defence," be correct.
March 23d, 1797.
[No. 11.]
From His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos to Andrew Ellicott Esquire.
Natchez, March 23d, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
I have just now received your communication of this day, by which I am sorry to find the construction you put on the storing of the ammunitions that came from the Walnut-Hills in this Fort; I have no other place to put them in, for it would be imprudent to leave them exposed in an insecure place at a time when the Indians might take advantage of us, if they found that in the present circumstances we acted without the necessary precautions. At the time you see me conducting ammunitions to the fort, you will likewise see as many go out of it for the Arkenas, to reinforce that post which will now be exposed to the incursions of the Osage Indians, who in the last season pillaged the white hunters of that country.
I am entirely unacquainted with a
ny ill treatment that the citizens of the U. S. should have received at the Walnut-Hills; if you mean the execution of the orders of the General in Chief of this province to demolish that post, it was in consequence of our treaty with the Indians that they might have no just reason to complain of our conduct but since I have been informed of their unsettled disposition, I have sent counter orders to suspend every thing that might injure the actual estate of those fortifications, and in such circumstances shall not move any thing else until the arrival of the American troops that are daily expected.
The unavoidable detention that has been experienced in beginning the line you know the reasons, but they shall soon be removed, as Lieutenant Col. Guillemand is far on his way up, and at his arrival this important business shall be begun.
I do assure you that there is nothing that can prevent the religious compliance of the treaty, though I might observe, that the conduct of some persons that seem to affect an immediate interest for the U. States is such as to occupy my attention. I request that you will be so kind as to take such measures as to suppress untimely expressions that can only tend to disturb the tranquility of the public, of which I am solely answerable for the present.
As I was finishing this Mr. Gillespie brought to me your note inquiring if the works at the Bluffs had been destroyed, or removed to the other side of the river.
What I have already said concerning our treaty with the Indians I suppose has guided the General of this province to take that step. I really do not know whether they are destroyed or not. I give you my word that I did not know what was to be done there, and it is only by Baron Bastrop that I learn that that post would soon be evacuated; but as this is a thing that only regards the General of the Province I cannot account for it, nor can I say more on the subject as all the orders proceed from him, that post being entirely out of my jurisdiction.
My dear Sir, your most humble obedient servant and friend.
MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. The Honorable A. Ellicott.
[No. 12.]
From Andrew Ellicott, Esquire, to his Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos.
Natchez, March 24, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
It is with pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's very satisfactory letter of yesterday. You may rest assured that I have, and shall continue to discountenance every measure, and the propagation of any opinion which may have a tendency to disturb the good order and harmony of this settlement. I shall close this with requesting that the commandant of the Walnut-Hills be directed to treat the citizens of the United States with politeness when they stop at that post, as a contrary conduct may be attended with disagreeable consequences on a river which both nations have an equal right to navigate.
I am with sentiments of real esteem, Your sincere and affectionate friend,
ANDREW ELLICOTT.
His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos. (Copy.)
[No. 13.]
From His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to Andrew Ellicott, Esquire.
(Copy.)
Natchez, March 25, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
By every report you are acquainted with the confirmation of every thing I have told you concerning our business; you know that Lieutenant Col. Guillemand will be here very soon, and that immediately we shall proceed to the running of the line. But as nothing but friendly arrangements are to guide our conduct, it is necessary to avoid every shadow of compulsion. By the contents of my letter to Capt. Pope, you will see my reasons: therefore, I request that you will join a couple of lines to avoid any more writing.
I am surrounded by many people who have business, this being court day, though I have tried to disembark myself, but cannot wait upon you.
I am with the highest esteem and respect, my dear Sir,
Your most humble servant and friend
MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. The Honorable.
Andrew Ellicott.
[No. 14.]
From Andrew Ellicott, Esquire, to Lieutenant Pope.
Natchez, March 25, 1797
DEAR SIR,
This will be handed you by Major Minor, a friend of mine, an officer in the service of his Catholic Majesty, your polite attention to him will be considered as a particular favor conferred upon me. By order of Governor Gayoso, his letter to you of this day has been shown to me his request for you, and the troops under your command, to remain for an indefinite time above this place, appears to me a very extraordinary one; sufficient time has already been given by the United States for the evacuation of all the posts on the east side of the Mississippi, above the 31 st degree of north latitude; and from the troops of his catholic Majesty carrying up and mounting the cannon at this place, I cannot pretend to say that an evacuation is really intended in any reasonable time. From this circumstance I should conclude that the sooner you are here the better. However, as I have no control over the destination of the troops of the United States except my own escort, I shall take it for granted that your instructions are sufficiently pointed to direct your conduct, please to accept my sincere wishes for the safe and speedy arrival of yourself and troops at this place;
And, am, Dear Sir, your friend and humble servant, ANDREW ELLICOTT. Lieutenant Pope.
[No. 15.]
Don Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, Brigadier in the Royal Armies, Governor Military and Civil of Natchez and its dependencies, &c. &c. &c.
Whereas the political situation of this Country offers a large field to busy and malignant minds to disturb the tranquility of its inhabitants, it is therefore my duty, and the continuation of that vigilance which I have constantly exerted not only to promote the happiness of every individual of this government, but likewise to support their interest and secure their tranquility, that I step forth to warn the public against being led by their innocent credulity against any measure that may be productive of ill consequences, and frustrate all the advantages they have a right to expect; And by the present I assure to them if they continue as they have always done, with strict attachment to the welfare of his Catholic Majesty's Government, from which will depend the following favorable events,—viz—His Majesty has offered to support the rights of the inhabitants to the real property, and until that is ascertained, I am bound to keep possession of this country, as likewise until we are sure the Indians will be pacific.
Contrary to the general expectation of the same indulgence that until now protected the inhabitants in distress will be continued during his Majesty's sovereignty in this country; and this being the season in which the planters are employed in preparing for an ensuing crop, none shall be disturbed from that important object on account of their depending debts. The misconstruction of what is the enjoyment of the liberty of conscience is hereby positively explained to be, that no individual of this government shall be molested on account of religious principles, and that they shall not be hindered in their private meetings, but no other public worship will be allowed but that generally established in all his Majesty's dominions, which is the Catholic religion.
These important objects, that until now have not been published, though resolved, I acquaint the public with, apprehensive of the dangerous insinuations of several persons that have made it their business to dazzle the public with false notions to serve their own purpose in the speculation of lands that are lawfully held by all the inhabitants of this Government, therefore I firmly rely that no person will deviate from the principles of adhesion to our government until the negotiations that are now on foot between his Majesty and the United

States of America, are concluded, and thereby the real property of the inhabitants secured.
Given under my hand and the seal of my arms, and countersigned by the Secretary of this government, by H. M. at the government house, Natchez —
MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. JH. VIDAL.
29th March, 1797.
[No. 16]
Whereas the alarming circumstances that prevailed for a while in this government, obliged me to circulate proclamations, wherein I warned the people of their immediate danger. Now, that these troubles have subsided, I cannot but publish my approbation, and applaud that upright sense of duty that the inhabitants have shown to the laws of our gracious sovereign, by seconding his representative, the right they have so justly acquired of being considered the most loyal subjects of his majesty. In my last publication I mentioned that until the real property should be secured to the inhabitants, this country should be considered in the same situation as before, as likewise while the pacific disposition of the Indians was not ascertained. I find it my duty to explain that a negotiation is now carrying on to secure the right of the said real property. As that right cannot be secured but by an additional article to the late treaty, and until that article is officially communicated to me, I am bound to keep possession of the country, and continue to its inhabitants the same indulgence and the same anxious protection as until now. The negotiations with the Indians will produce the same effects, as it is impossible for his majesty to leave unprotected so many of his faithful subjects, and to expose other settlements to the vengeful disposition of discontented Indians; these important objects are of the greatest moment to every person in this government; their interest and allegiance to his majesty bind them to keep steady in their principles of loyalty, until by the definitive arrangements of both nations a change takes place. Being informed that some persons are apprehensive that violent measures will be taken against those that seemed pleased with the prospect of becoming citizens of the United States, I declare that such a notion is unfounded, as likewise the suspicion, that individuals would be prevented from moving to any part they please, either within his majesty's dominions or elsewhere, as it is notorious that no such obstacle was ever offered to any body, it being contrary to one of the greatest prerogatives that are enjoyed by his majesty's subjects.
Don MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. March 29th, 1797.
[No. 17.]
From Andrew Ellicott, Esquire; to his Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos. Natchez, March 31st, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
I WAS last evening addressed by a number of respectable inhabitants of the district of Natchez. They are very much alarmed for their situation, in consequence of having expressed their pleasure, since my arrival at this place, in speedily becoming citizens of the United States. Your proclamation of the 28th instant, they conceived renders that event doubtful. They have therefore from considerations of personal safety, and to avoid the insults which many of them have experienced from one or more officers of a small grade, in this district, have called upon me to use my influence with your excellency to grant them, and all others who incline to leave this country, the privilege of disposing of their properties, and passports to enable them to reach the frontiers of such states as they may be inclined to remove to. I have now stated the substance of their application, and assure your excellency, from the respectability of the applicants, it is a subject in which I feel myself interested, and to which I request your excellency's attention.
Ever since I arrived in this district, I have uniformly recommended to the inhabitants a quiet submission to the government now in force; at the same time they have been in the most explicit manner assured, that the period would not be far distant when the jurisdiction of the United States, would be extended to them. But they are not satisfied; they have their
suspicions; and it is your excellency alone that can quiet them. Let the cannon and military stores be again taken out of the fort; withdraw your objections to the arrival of the American troops; of the American troops; and their apprehensions will subside. I do not pretend to say that their apprehensions are well founded; it is possible they are not; but your objection to my escort's being stationed with me, your hauling back and re-mounting the cannon at this place, your dispatching Major Minor to delay the arrival of the troops of the United States at this post, added to your excellency's proclamation, however well meant, have had a contrary effect, by encreasing their fears.
I have enclosed two paragraphs of the address which was handed to me last evening.
I am, &c. &c.
ANDREW ELLICOTT.
[No. 18.]
(Copy.)
MANY whole ideas of allegiance had been preponderent from the treaty until the time of your arrival at this place, thought themselves at full liberty to announce their sentiments in any way that might not affect the operations of peace and good order in society. But the result is a melancholy contrast to the construction. Some have been already torn away from the bosom of agricultural life, and conveyed to prison with every indignant epithet that malevolence could invent. Scouts are crossing the country in various directions, breathing threats of vengeance against those who had unguardedly thrown aside the mask of duplicity; and a number are waiting with solicitude the moment of their fate.
There are many in this country to whose exertions America is much indebted for her political existence. We call upon you in the name of such; we call upon you in the name of every friend to that emblem of peace and science which has been recently displayed to us; to stand forth with a conscience suitable to the dignity of your commission, and demand of the governor, passports, with leave for all such as would dispose of their property and avail themselves of a change of situation by withdrawing to the United States.
[No. 19.]
From His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to Andrew Ellicott, Esquire. Natchez, March 31st, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR,
I HAVE just now received your favor of this day, in which you informed of the application of several respectable inhabitants of this Government to you requesting your interposition to facilitate to them a privilege that they never ceased enjoying, and in which consists the greatest liberty of a Spaniard. There is not one single instance in our government of having made opposition to a person's selling his property, and leaving the country, whenever they called for a passport; and as our system is not altered, I shall not refuse the same privilege to any person that may apply for it.
I am sorry to find, that those persons who have addressed you, have imposed upon your credulity and goodness, in making use of remonstrances proper to make sensations on the feelings of a good citizen of the United States—but there is not a word of truth in what they have advanced. I have not taken notice of the satisfaction that some persons have expressed on the prospect of becoming citizens of the United States—nor has any body been apprehended for it—nor have I issued any order for such a purpose, but against Mr. Green, sen. who had made his escape, conscious of the criminality of his conduct, which is notorious; and indeed in all the extent of this government, there is but one single individual confined, and that is for a criminal proceeding. There is not a single patrol out in search of any one—nor just in this moment do I find occasion for it; but if I should, I would employ every means in my power to suppress disorder, and to keep the peace of the country, as I have always done.
I doubt not of the assurances you please to give me of the good advice you have uniformly given to the people—it being conformable to the character of a gentleman, whose object
is another than that of interfering in the matters of government.
My Proclamation I found absolutely necessary to calm the minds of the people—Itating to them the true situation of the political arrangements between his Majesty and the United States, which does not dissolve the Treaty, but requires an essential explanation, not only with regard to the points alluded to in my proclamation, but likewise as I am authorised to declare to you, that the General of this province finds himself under the necessity to consult his Majesty concerning the manner in which the posts are to be evacuated; as it appears by General Wayne's communication to him, that he expects that the posts will be delivered with the buildings standing as they are; and by the treaty, we conceive that the posts are to be demolished before we leave them; and as such interpretation of the true meaning of the treaty either one way or the other [it] might produce unnecessary ministerial contests, my General has given me positive orders to suspend the evacuations of the posts until the matter shall be amicably settled between the two Courts. In the mean while, if the troops of the United States that are daily expected, arrive, they shall be received at Nogales in the most friendly and hospitable manner, as is due to a nation with whom we are at perfect peace, and with whom we wish to keep the most perfect harmony.
I matter myself you will do me the justice to acknowledge the propriety of my conduct in obeying the superior order of my General, who is actuated by the principles of the strictest honor in supporting the interest of his Majesty intrusted to him.
The uniform good harmony that we have reciprocally promised to each other will subsist; and it will not be only our duty but our glory to banish every shadow of misunderstanding, which is wrongly interpreted by the public, without any more foundation than alighted those that tried to persuade you of wrongs that they never suffered.
I am, with sentiments of the esteem and true friendship, &c.
MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS.
[To be continued.]
Notice is hereby given, that
I shall meet on Small Mountain creek, near the plantation of Andrew Hoop, on Wednesday, the second day of August, if fair, if not the next fair day, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Montgomery, under an act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands, and for other purposes," and will then and there perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses, concerning the calls of my entry of 400 acres, settlement right. On the same day, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will meet with the same commissioners aforesaid, at a small improvement, on the waters of Licking, at a creek eastward of the beforementioned place, about two or three miles—and will then and there perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses, concerning certain calls in an entry of 300 acres, entered May 23, 1780, on a small improvement made for Wm. Peak. July 4. Jesse Peak.
Notice, that commissioners
appointed by the county court of Bullitt, will meet at the middle yellow banks, a little below the mouth of Wilson's creek, on the tenth day of August next, in order to proceed to the taking the depositions of sundry witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting improvements made by Samuel Humphreys, William Spicer and Randolph Spicer, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. RANDOLPH SPICER, for himself and others. July 5.
Notice, that commissioners
appointed by the court of Hardin county, will meet at the middle yellow banks, a little below the mouth of Wilson's creek, on the tenth day of August next, in order to proceed to the taking of the depositions of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony respecting the improvements of Tilman Canaper, Joseph Anderson, John Bentley, and James Bentley, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. RANDOLPH SPICER, Agent for the aforesaid improvers. July 5.
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, four doors from Main street. 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.
LEXINGTON:
Saturday, July 8.
The Fourth of July, the Anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated in this place with great eclat.
The Official Documents contained in this paper being of the greatest importance to the Western country, we were anxious to lay as much as possible before our readers; in consequence of which we are obliged to omit a number of advertisements &c.
LEXINGTON LODGE LOTTERY, AND CHANCES OF INSURANCE.
FOURTEENTH DAY'S DRAWING.
Wednesday, July 5.
PRIZES.
Of 20 dollars, No. 61, 2000, 2264. Of 15 dollars, No. 600, 1774, 2161, 2589. Of 10 dollars, No. 42, 112, 742, 1352, 1809, 2276, 2718. Of 6 dollars, No. 147, 235, 255, 305, 1313, 1628, 1804, 1895, 2282, 2283, 2437, 2539, 2745, 2923.
BLANKS.
No. 192, 223, 230, 275, 357, 416, 454, 578, 603, 607, 669, 723, 728, 730, 802, 812, 884, 894, 914, 926, 972, 1073, 1142, 1187, 1198, 1239, 1313, 1406, 1645, 1895, 1940, 1984, 2144, 2180, 2228, 2358, 2377, 2414, 2637, 2665, 2727, 2775, 2788, 2807, 2817, 2920, 2993.
ON the fifteenth day of March last, a negro man, named Joe, who at that time hired himself in this town, and who, I understand belonged to Jesse Peak, left in my possession a likely bay mare, four years old, no brands perceivable—and as there has been no application by the said Joe for said mare, since he left her with me, I have some apprehension he is not his property: wherefore any person claiming said mare, is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
WILLIAM STEWART.
Lexington, July 6. 3
SCOTT COUNTY, 1c.
March Court Q. S. 1797.
Harry Innis Esq. complainant, v. s. David Ross, Adm. of Joan May } Defendants, dec. & als.
In Chancery.
The defendant David Ross, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, David, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and also set up at the front door of the Court house in Georgetown. (A copy.) Teste JOHN HAWKINS, Clk. Cur. JHtp
FAYETTE COUNTY, May Court of Quarter Sessions, 1797. John Smith complainant,
AGAINST Peggy Brobston, James Brobston and Agnes Brobston, defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendants in this cause not having entered their appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that they appear here on the second Monday in August next, to answer the complainant's bill—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in the town of Lexington, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy be set up at the door of the court-house in this county. (A Copy) Teste LEVI TODD, C. C.
State of Kentucky. Washington District ser. June Term, 1797.
Meredith Helm, complainant, AGAINST
Benjamin Fitzjerald, heir at law } Defendant, to John Fitzjerald dec. In Chancery.
The defendant not having entered his appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state—On the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the defendant appear here on the third day of our next October term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, another posted at the door of the court house of Mason county, and that this order be published some Sunday immediately after Divine service, at the door of the Baptist meeting house in the town of Washington. (A copy.) Teste FRANCIS TAYLOR, C.W.D.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
EPITAPH. HERE fast asleep, lies Saunders Scott, Lang may he snore and snore, His bane are now in Gorman's pot, That us'd to fruit the streets before: He liv'd a lude and taufal life, For guide he nae regarded, His purg'd clack rai'd mickle strife, For which bellie he'll be rewarded, Ill temper'd loon! that us'd to sport When ilk his neighbors fell in trouble, His gybes do now lie in the dirt To satisfy his brethren double. The bread of life was offered him For to abate his evil; But he refused, and syne he's dead Wha ken but now he's the devil; But syne he's gone, I'll say nae mair, In Abraham's bosom may he waken, But gin he meet with sic good fare There's mair than ane will be mistaken.
ANECDOTE. A Graduate from an American college, was last year travelling to see the world, on board a small vessel, that in a gale of wind received much damage in her sails and rigging. One of the hands asked the graduate, who had been telling them he was a master of arts, A. M. to assist in knotting and splicing the broken rigging. "Excuse me friend," said the graduate, "I know nothing about splicing." "You are a pretty master of arts and not know how to put two ends of a rope together" replied the other.
FOR SALE, 400 Acres of Military Land. LYING in the county of Clarke, about 12 miles from Lexington on the main road leading from thence to Clarke court house, adjoining the land of Hubbard Taylor.—This land lies well, is all of the first quality, and of indisputable title—a deed of general warranty will be given. Any person inclined to see it will be gratified by Mr. Taylor. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Coffey in Lexington, or to Capt. Richard Terrell on Beargrass.
Aaron Fontaine. Jefferson, March 5, 1797. The whole will be sold together, or divided into one, or two hundred acre lots, as may best suit the purchasers. A. F.
JUST OPENING, FOR SALE, In the house formerly occupied by Benjamin S. Cox as a Store, at the corner of Main and Cross streets, opposite the Old Court House, GROCERIES and DRY GOODS adapted to the season; NAILS &c. WINDOW GLASS 10 by 12 and 9 by 11; also a variety of SADDLERY —saddles of different descriptions, saddle-bags, martingales, bridles of every description, &c. also a cask of PORT WINE .—All will be disposed of extremely low for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE , by The Public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWES. Lexington, June 7.
N. B. The subscriber has a package of SADDLERY —Saddles, Saddle-Bags, Bridles, &c. that he will dispose of on very moderate terms for CASH . tf
FOR SALE. Two likely Negroes: A Fellow, between 21 and 24, and a Boy between 16 and 18 years of age.—Enquire of the Printer. tf
NOTICE is hereby given, that I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Franklin, under an act of assembly, entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands and for other purposes," on the sixth day of July next, at the place of the improvement of John McClelland's preemption, on a sinking branch of Kentucky river, about two miles nearly east of Leesburg, in the county of Franklin, then and there to perpetuate testimony of certain witnesses, tending to establish the improvement and special call of the entry made on the said pre-emption, in the name of John McClelland.
ROBERT PATTERSON, } Attys. WILLIAM M'CONNELL, Fayette, June 1.
FOR SALE, That noted tract of LAND , English's station, containing four hundred acres, three miles from the Crab orchard, supposed to be equal, if not superior to any in the district, for a public house; as the land is of good quality, a great part of it would make excellent meadow, the range is good both winter and summer, and from its situation, no doubt will be permanent; well watered with springs; a good seat for a distillery, and Dick's river runs through the tract; eighty or ninety acres now in order for cropping. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms apply to the Printer hereof, or to the subscriber at Madison court house.
Spencer Griffin. April 21. tf 13
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.
I have just imported AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF BOOT LEGS, Which I will sell low for CASH. JAMES TROTTER. Lexington, May 30, 1797.
IRON BANK.
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.
LODGE LOTTERY.
The Managers of the Lottery have deemed it proper to re-publish the following
   SCHEME,   for raising the sum of 2250 Dollars, for the use of the LEXINGTON LODGE, No. 45.   No. Prizes. Dolls. Dolls.     1 of 1500 is 1500   2 — 500 — 1000   3 — 250 — 750   5 — 100 — 500   12 — 50 — 600   30 — 25 — 750   100 — 20 — 2000   170 — 15 — 2550   251 — 10 — 2510   440 — 6 — 2640   2 of 100 each being 1 for the first and 1 for the last drawn ticket 200   Dolls. 15,000   1016 Prizes } Not two Blanks to a Prize.   1984 Blanks } Prize.  
3000 Tickets at 5 Dollars. 15,000 The Prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.—Prizes to be paid by the managers, twenty days after the lottery is drawn. A credit of one half of any number of tickets exceeding twenty, shall be given, until the Lottery shall have a finished drawing. Prizes drawn and not called for within eighteen months after the Lottery is finished drawing, will be considered as a donation made to the Lexington Lodge.
The drawings of the Lottery will be published in the Kentucky papers, regularly, showing the Blanks and Prizes.—The preparations for drawing the Lottery are going on, and will certainly commence the 10th day of June next. A few tickets remain on hand, which may be had by applying to
JAMES MORRISON,  ALEX. M'GREGOR, EDM. BULLOCK,  HUGH M'ALVAIN, ROBT. MEGOWAN,  OR WILLIAM MURRAY,  JOHN FOWLER. Managers appointed by law.
May 11, 1797. Note Bene. Those who have been entrusted with Tickets to sell, are desired to settle, and account therefor, on or before the first day of June next.
The subscriber takes this method of informing the public that he occupies
A FERRY.
ESTABLISHED across the Ohio river, from the mouth of Linnestown creek to where the state road strikes the river from Wheeling, where he will attend on the first and fifteenth of every month, for the purpose of accommodating those gentlemen who are bound to, and from, the Eastern States by way of Wheeling. He will keep a number of boats, by means of which he can take over any number of persons at the same time, and hopes thereby to give general satisfaction.
JOHN TAYLOR. June 1, 1797. 114
FOR SALE,
SIX HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND,
OF SOIL EQUAL TO ANY IN THE WESTERN COUNTRY; LYING in Clarke county, on the waters of Stoner, near Bramble's lick, and containing two farms, consisting of about sixty-six acres cleared—with springs, gardens, orchards, meadows, necessary and convenient Houses and a most Excellent Mill Seat. The terms may be made known by applying to the subscribers, living on the premises, or to Mr. Garland Bullock in Lexington.—Immediate possession will be given.
DAVID GIST. PATTERSON BULLOCK. June 2, 1797. tf 31
62 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 Harbison's and Thomas Harbison'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. 16tf WM. M'BRYERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAVING engaged a workman from Philadelphia, perfectly acquainted with manufacturing Cordage in all its different branches, is determined to engage extensively in that business; he will therefore give the highest prices for good well cleaned HEMP and TAX, and generous wages to all such TOUKNEMEN Rope Makers as can come well recommended for their sobriety and industry. He would also wish to take a number of boys from twelve to fifteen years of age, as APPRENTICES to the said business, who shall be well clothed and comfortably boarded in the family of Mr. Dodge the manager, who has some forward highly recommended as a man of character, and perfectly well acquainted with the management of a rope walk, and whom the subscriber has taken into partnership. As this species of manufacture will probably be continued and greatly extended in the western country, and as it is an easy and decent employment, it is hoped that many will be disposed to be instructed in so useful a branch of business. THOMAS HART. March 18, 1797.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, the partnership of Alexander and James Parker being dissolved (by the death of James) the executors of the deceased, earnestly request all those indebted to the said firm, by bond, note or book account, to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances; likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward properly authenticated, for settlement, as the debts of the deceased must be immediately paid and the partnership settled.—No indulgence can be expected.
ALEX. PARKER, JOHN COBURN, } Ex'rs. JOHN BRADFORD, Lexington, April 12, 1797.
NOTICE.
The partnership of CHARLES HUMPHREYS & Co. was dissolved on the 1st inst. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to call on the subscriber for payment, in whose hands the books &c. are placed.
ANDREW HOLMES. April 16. tf
TO BE SOLD,
BY PUBLIC AUCTION, in WESTPORT , in Shelby county, at the junction of Ohio and Eighteen mile creek, by the Trustees; a proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said town, at the following times and places, (viz.) On the premises, on Thursday, the 3d of August next, if fair, if not on the next fair day; at Bairdstown, on the 5th, it being court day, and at Frankfort, on the 15th, it being also court day. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond with approved security.—The terms will be more fully made known at the day of sale.
By order of the Trustees, JOHN ALLEN, Clk. June 1, 1797.
N. B. The subscribers purpose to privilege the purchasers of LOTS in WESTPORT , to make payment for the same in certain species of property which will be hereafter described, at its valuation in current money, in the months of April and May next. The road leading from Frankfort to Westport, will be opened in a short time, and continued on to the Illinois country—The road from Shelbyville to Westport has been opened for some time.
JOS. DUPUY. H. BOWMAR.
AT a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for the county of Fayette, March 18th 1797.
Alexander Cleveland, Complainant,
vs.
James Patton, Defendant,
IN CHANCERY.
THE said Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court—and it appearing that he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Monday in August next, to answer the complainant's bill—that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in the town of Lexington, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy let up at the door of the court house of this county.
(A Copy.) Teste
LEVI TODD.
Warranted Boulting Cloths,
From No. 1 to No. 6, for sale at
ANDREW HOLMES'S STORE,
The corner of Main and Mill streets, Lexington.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE just received and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington Cynthia, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING December 19, 1796.
NOTICE,
TO those whom it may concern—That whereas I have purchased of Richard Chinnoweth of Jefferson county, an arbitration bond on Col. Wm. Fleming of Virginia, and have given him in exchange, my due-bill for fifty-six pounds in merchandise; but have been credibly informed since, that there is a deception in the bond, this is to forewarn any person from trading for or taking an assignment on the said due-bill, as I am determined not to discharge it until I hear to the contrary.
JOHN CLAY.
North Carolina, 2 March Term, 1797.
Morgan District. 5 Court of Equity.
Between Philip Hoodenpyl and John McDowell, Complainants,
vs.
Against David Dicky, Defendant.
IT appearing, to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant resides out of this state, therefore ordered, that the said defendant David Dicky, appear and put in his answer next term, to wit: September term, 1797; or that the bill be taken pro confesso against him, and heard ex parte ;—and that this order be published three weeks successively in the Lexington Gazette, in the state of Kentucky.
(Copy of the minutes.) Teste, J. SPENCER, C. & M. E.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward,
WHEREAS a certain Christopher F. Parnell, sailed from Boston on or about the 27th of October last in the sloop Union, with a valuable cargo, bound to Baltimore, but went off to the west Indies, where he sold the vessel and cargo. On or about the first inst. he was apprehended (as a suspicious character) in this town, and examined before several magistrates, but for want of sufficient proof to detect him in his villainy, he was discharged.
The fact is, the said Parnell is a villain, and is attempting to defraud sundry persons to the amount of 20,000 dollars.
He left this town about the 10th inst. he rode in a chair, painted green, drawn by a gray mare, and went on the Newbern road, but on this side Trenton, took the road to Fayetteville, and most probably is passing through the back part of the state into the western counties.
He had when he left this town, upwards of 2000 dollars in gold, and about 7000 dollars in bank notes.
Parnell is a small man, about thirty years of age, much pock marked, has long black hair, remarkable small eyes, and has a down look when spoken to.
Whoever will secure the said Parnell, and the money he has with him, and give information to Benjamin Williams of Baltimore, John Hogg Esq. at Hillsborough, to Mr. A. Jocelin of this town, or to the subscriber who is in pursuit of the villain, shall receive the above reward.
ASNER CRAFT. Wilmington, (N. C.) April 26, 1797.
FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF
LAND: viz.
Twelve hundred acres on the waters of Big-Bone creek. —Two thousand five hundred acres on the Main branch of Licking above the Upper Blue Licks: the above land was patented in the name of Beverly Winflow.—Also five hundred acres on the Beaver-Dam fork of Big Clifty, a branch of Green river: being part of a survey located and patented in the name of George Scott. The above lands will be sold cheap, and the title warranted good. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms of sale, and see the title papers, on application to the subscriber, at Brent's tavern, Lexington.
WM. WINSLOW. June 12, 1797. tf
Three Dollars Reward.
Strayed from the plantation
of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23d 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. tf 13
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