The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-04-01 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 510.]
SATURDAY, April 1, 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.
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.
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.
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, situated 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. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Ather's 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 For said Bedford.
August 3, 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.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MAN AND HORSE,
On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
DOCTOR DUHAMEL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately began to practise Physic, at Millersburg and its neighbourhood—and that he proposes to continue with zeal and attention, and on moderate terms.
Robert & Andrew Porter,
HAVE JUST IMPORTED FROM PHILADELPHIA, AND ARE NOW OPENING
In the Brick House lately occupied by Messrs John & Samuel Poffethweit, next door Mr. Stewart's Printing Office,
A large and general Assortment of
DRY GOODS, CHINA, GLASS, QUEENS GROCERIES, DELF and QUEENS IRONMONGERY, WARE, WARE, SADDLERY, BOOKS, And NAILS of all sizes. STATIONARY,
Which they will sell at a low price for Cash or Country Produce suitable for the New Orleans Market.
Lexington, Feb. 18, 1797.
JUST RECEIVED,
And now opening by
Peter January, Jun.
At the Brick Store, directly opposite the Court House,
A NEAT, compleat and well chosen Assortment of MERCHANDISE, perfectly adapted to the present and approaching season, which he offers for sale on very reduced terms.
Lexington, February 25.
DANCING.
R. DEVENPORT,
TAKES this method of informing the inhabitants of Lexington and its environs, that he intends opening a SCHOOL at Mr. J. Bradford's, on Friday the 24th instant, where he intends to teach Dancing in all its branches, on the most improved plan. He will introduce a variety of Reels which have never been taught in schools. By his experience and attention, he hopes to merit the approbation of those who shall encourage his undertaking.
Lexington, March 15.
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.
Wanted Immediately,
AN Honest, Industrious OVERSEER, who understands the management of negroes. Also an APPRENTICE to the Tanning business.
LEWIS CASTLEMAN.
Cash and Merchandize
WILL BE GIVEN FOR SOUND YOUNG
HORSES,
WORTH from twenty to sixty pounds each, by the subscribers, who will commence purchasing at their store in Lexington, on Monday the thirteenth instant (it being court day) and continue until the Friday following: and at James Edwards and Co's store in Danville, on Monday the twentieth, & continue until the Saturday following; after which they will return to Lexington, and continue purchasing until the fifteenth of April.
A. & J. W. HUNT.
March 6, 1797.
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 authorised 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.
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.
ALL persons indebted to the late William
Tandy, are hereby called on for payment; and those having any claims, are desired to exhibit them without delay, properly authenticated, to the
EXECUTORS.
Fayette, March 21, 1797.
NOTICE.
IS hereby given, that I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, under an act entitled an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes the 22nd day of August next, at a tree called for in Joseph Helm's entry of 6045 acres, T. W. on the waters of Drennen's Creek, about 7 or 8 miles Northeastwardly from the painted Rock, to begin at a black oak on a ridge, extending Northward 84 poles, thence Northeastward thence Southeastward, thence to the beginning, so as to include 6045 acres of vacant land, exclusive of all prior entries; then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses tending to establish the calls of said location, and do such other acts as are necessary to establish said claim.
JOSEPH HELM.
March 22d, 1797.
Taken up by the subscriber,
one bay Mare, twelve years old, thirteen hands high, no brand perceivable, appraised to 3l. Also one sorrel Horse, seven years old, fourteen hands three inches high, with a small star in his forehead no brand perceivable, appraised to 16l.
Also one bay Mare, five years old, fourteen hands three inches high, with a small star in her forehead, branded on the near buttock 1C, appraised to 16l.
The above strays were brought out of the Wilderness, January 12, 1797,
Lincoln. WILLIAM OWSLEY.
GEORGE ADAMS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street the third door below Croft's street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
For Sale,
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 south 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.
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.
FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF
LAND
IN THIS STATE—
5000 acres on the waters of Rough creek, which empties into Green river.
4000 acres on Cumberland road, near Pottinger's station.
1000 acres in the big bend of Green river, ten miles above Barnett's station.
1600 acres near Severn's valley, on the waters of Salt river.
3000 acres in Shelby county, joining Leatheman's settlement.
400 acres on main Elkhorn, six miles from Frankfort, 45 acres cleared.
ALSO,
200 acres of an Illinois grant, opposite the Falls of Ohio.
And a large body of Land in the big bend of Tennessee river.
This will inform those who incline to purchase, that I have lately returned from exploring most of the above mentioned lands, particularly that on Tennessee—and find it to be a body of soil, timber, water and range, superior to any I have ever seen. The above mentioned tract on Elkhorn, will be either sold or rented.—For terms apply to the subscriber in Lexington.
BENJ. S. COX.
Feb. 2.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber either by bond, note or book accounts, are requested to come forward and settle them before the middle of March, as he can give no longer indulgence.
All those indebted to Lewis West, are requested to make payment to me, as I am authorised to collect his accounts, and deliver the different watches left in my hands by him.
EDW. WEST.
Lexington, Feb. 15, 1797.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS I am informed a certain Mr. George Adams, batten of the town of Lexington, has taken his hats to the different court houses in this state, and sold them as my manufacturing—therefore this is to notify the public, that I intend hereafter to put my name in each of my hats to prevent the character of my shop being injured by any such person. As I intend moving shortly to Georgetown, the ticket that will be in each hat will certify that they were made in that place.
JOHN LOWREY.
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 near Lexington.
WALKER BAYLOR.
December 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 authorised 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.
G. TROTTER and SCOTT,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
AND NOW FOR SALE,
At their Store directly opposite the market house, a large and neat ASSORTMENT of MERCHANDISE, Well suited to all seasons, which they will sell on the most reduced terms, for CASH
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Twenty Dollars reward.
I WILL give the above reward for a Horse that strayed from one of the town lots of Lexington some time in July last, of the following description, viz. A bright bay, about fourteen hands high, eight or nine years old, very lengthy, some very remarkable white spots on his breast, neck and back, branded with D on the near buttock. As the time for bringing the horse to the public fray-pens has elapsed, it is hoped the person who has him in custody, will deliver him to messrs. Trotter & Scott, Lexington, or to the subscriber near Frankfort.
JOHN JAMISON.
Franklin county, March 12, 1797.
RUN away from the subscriber the 13th instant, a likely young negro man by the name of TOM, of rather a black complexion, about five feet ten inches high, a little knock-kneed, but thick and well made for strength. He was scalded when young and the scar is very plain yet on his back and side; he has a down look when spoken to; he had on when he went away a white linen short coat and leather breeches, with old shoes; he took with him a rifle gun, double triggered that runs about 100 balls to the pound, well finished, with R. Bohannon on the box; also an Otter skin shot pouch and powder horn, with a tin charger fastened to the strap; he is of a cowardly disposition and may be easily taken. I rather suppose he will make for the north west side of the Ohio, where he will endeavor to pass for a freeman; or perhaps he may attempt to go thro' the wilderness to Virginia—any person taking up said negro and delivering him to me, or securing him in any public jail, so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive a generous reward and all reasonable charges.
GEO CALDWELL.
Fayette, March 15, 1797.
N. B. I have understood that the above fellow has changed his hat for a cap resembling one belonging to the Infantry, covered on the front part with cat gut, or coarse gauze, with a leather cockade, and his coat to that of a blue

LONDON, November 22.
DECLARATION
OF THE ELECTOR OF HANOVER, To the Diet of Ratisbon, on the subject of the Imperial Rescript, of the 17th of October, 1796.
The minister of Hanover has declared to M. De Hangel, the imperial commissioner,
"That his imperial majesty has directly required his majesty the king of Great Britain and elector of Hanover, to furnish a new proof of his marked attachment to the Germanic Constitution, by giving a great example, and acting efficaciously in concert with the Diet of Ratisbon, not only that he may be rated for a sufficient quantity of Roman months, but by paying up all that remains due of his quota. It was declared at the same time that it was necessary the number of Roman months should exceed a hundred.
"His Britannic majesty has replied to his Imperial majesty, that he would not, nor was he able to anticipate the resolutions of his co-estates, and that he was not at present in circumstances which permitted him to answer the demand which was made. That since the period when the last Roman months were granted, the system of the war had completely changed; that different states holding of the empire, had made a separate peace, to avoid the total ruin with which their countries were threatened. That others had embraced neutrality for the protection of their subjects; and the prosperity these states enjoyed proved that they attained of a salutary object. That the affairs of the Empire have assumed quite another aspect, and that the relations of his Britannic majesty, in his quality of Elector and Prince of the empire, were well known to be inconsistent with the Imperial demands; that he cannot of course consent to the granting of new Roman months for the continuation of this unhappy war; still far less can he contribute directly, since the negotiations commenced at Paris, from which is expected a happy issue for that tranquility of Europe, and which are known to his Imperial majesty, to avoid every proceeding that might give an unfavorable colour to his personal character."
December 10.
By the last arrival from Paris we are given to understand, that the future progress of the negotiation cannot be made so public as the previous steps have been. It is said that lord Malmesbury intimated to M. de la Croix,
"That he had assurance of being authorised to propose specific terms of concession, but that his Britannic majesty did not think that the object of the negotiation was likely to be promoted by the habit of publishing the official communication on both sides, thereby exciting the passions of the public, on the topics of discussion before they were maturely weighed. It was his desire therefore, to suggest the prudence of abstaining from this practice so new in diplomacy, and to recommend the specific terms of concession on both sides should be concealed until the propositions had undergone at least a fair and uninfluenced discussion."
The answer of the directory to the foregoing suggestion is stated to have been to the following effect—
"That they had chosen the course of public discussion, that all the world might be made parties to the negotiation, and judge between the two governments; but if it was the desire and taste of the English court to prefer a close deliberation, they could have no objections."
The whig club of Ireland, after a mature enquiry into the representation of the people in parliament, have resolved, that they are of opinion, that, for the purpose of giving the people their due, and constitutional share in the legislature, a reform in parliament is indispensably necessary; and that the emancipation of the Roman catholics should make a fundamental and essential part of the same; and that they consider those measures as likely to establish public satisfaction and tranquility, and promote an union in support of king and constitution.
It appears that tranquility is at length restored to the counties that were some time since declared to be out of the king's peace.
By letters from Presburg, of Nov. 22, it appears that the Diet at Presburg have granted to the emperor the following supplies for the prosecution of the war—50,000 Hungarians exclusive of those requisite to complete the regiments already in the field—20,000 oxen—10,000 horses—2,400,000 bushels of grain—3,760,000 do. oats. And in case the numbers at present granted are not sufficient to obtain an honorable peace, a general raising, "en masse" will be determined on.
The Austrian official account of the battles in Italy nearly agree with the French—but the former represent the loss on each side to be nearly equal. Among the prisoners taken by Davidovich at Rivoli, were two French generals; Fiorella and Valette.
A new convention between the French Republic and Genoa excludes the English from the Genoese ports, during the war, and the vessels of the latter are prohibited to carry provisions to the British. Genoa is to protect her own forts and harbors, but in case of necessity, she is to be aided by French troops. If Genoa shall be involved in war with England, France will undertake to protect her trade and navigation, and will assist her with ships of war and intercede for her in negotiations for peace. Genoa pays to France two millions of livres in advance, and two millions to be refunded after peace.
SALEM, February 17.
By capt. Derby, in the brig Cadet, 67 days from the Cape of Good Hope, we are informed that Gen. Dundas had arrived there, to supersede Gen. Craig in the command of the garrison at that place. Lord Macartney was expected daily.—Gen. Craig had received an appointment in India, and was to go on there immediately after the arrival of lord Macartney. This circumstance is joyous to the inhabitants of the Cape, and auspicious to the Americans who may arrive there. Gen. Craig treated them with ineffable contempt, whenever they solicited the least indulgence. When they entered his apartment he assumed the air and dignity of a Nabob—strutted like a conceited player as soon as their prayers were made known; damned the American flag, and invoked the vengeance of Heaven on their cursed heads. This redoubtable General was an officer in America during the war, and was compelled to be present at York-Town when Cornwallis resigned his sword to the illustrious Washington. Scotchmen have good memories, and the old General's will end only with his life. The inhabitants anticipated with pleasure the arrival of lord Macartney, who is a complete gentleman (the very reverse of Craig) and under whose government they had no doubt of renewing their former trade and intercourse with the Americans.
The late admiral Lucas, whose heroism cannot now be sullied, was treated with every indignity by the inhabitants at Cape-town, for his dastardly conduct in delivering up the fleet under his command to the English, at a time when he might have immortalized his fame, and revived the ancient glory of the Batavian flag. It is asserted, that like the Dutch Governor of the Cape, he was charmed by English gold finches, and like another Arnold, basely betrayed his country.
The English are only in possession of Cape-town, and False and Saldanha Bay, and the country inhabitants refuse to give up, and are in respectable force.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3.
STATE PAPER.
The following document was presented to the house of Representatives on Tuesday last; with an extensive appendix:
REPORT.
The Secretary of State in pursuance of an order of the house of Representatives, of the 8th of May 1796, on the memorial and petition of sundry citizens of the United States residing in the city of Philadelphia relative to the losses they have sustained by the capture of their property by French armed vessels on the high seas, or in consequence of the forced or voluntary sales of their provisions and merchandise, to the officers of the colonial administrations of the French Republic, having examined the same, together with accounts of similar losses
sustained by American citizens from the French, in the European seas, or in the ports of France, which in the detail, were necessarily connected with the former;
Respectfully reports:
That since the commencement of the present war, various and continual complaints have been made by citizens of the United States to the department of state, and to the ministers of the United States in France of injuries done to their commerce under the authority of the French Republic and by its agents. These injuries were
1st. Spoliations and maltreatment of their vessels at sea, by French ships of war and privateers.
2d. A distressing and long continued embargo laid upon their vessels at Bourdeaux in the year 1793 and 1794:
3d. The non-payment of bills and other evidences of debts due, drawn by the colonial administration in the West Indies:
4th. The seizure or forced sales of the cargoes of other vessels and appropriating them to public use, without paying for them or paying inadequately, or delaying payment for a length of time.
5th. The non-performance of contracts made by the agents for the government supplies.
6th. The condemnation of their vessels and cargoes under such of the marine ordinances of France as are incompatible with the treaties subsisting between the two countries; and
7th. The captors sanctioned by a decree of the National Convention of the 9th May, 1793, [A] which in violation of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, declared enemy's goods on board of their vessels, lawful prizes, and directed the French ships of war and privateers to bring into port, neutral vessels laden with provisions and bound to an enemy's port.
It may be proper to remark here that this decree of the Convention directed the capture of neutral vessels laden with provisions and destined for enemy's ports, preceded by one month the order of the British government for capturing "all vessels loaded with corn, flour, or meal, bound to any port in France."
Such was the nature of the claims of the Citizens of the United States upon the French republic previous to the departure of Mr. Monroe as Minister Plenipotentiary to France in the summer of 1794 and since his residence there. To him were entrusted the documents which had been collected to substantiate particular complaints; and he was instructed to press the French government to ascertain and pay what might be found justly due from time to time, as additional cases rose, they were transmitted to him with a like view. In September of that year, he assigned to his secretary Mr. Skipwith (with the provisional appointment of Consul at Paris) the charge of stating the cases, and placing them in a proper train of settlement; referring to himself the duty of fixing general principles with the government, and patronizing and superintending his proceedings.
In conformity with the direction of the minister, Mr. Skipwith shortly afterwards made a general report of the injuries and difficulties and vexations to which the commerce of the United States was subjected by the regulations and restraints of the French government, or by the abuses practised by its agents; to which he added a number of particular cases. [A copy of the whole was then annexed to the report, marked B.] This report was laid before the French Government; and added to the various representations of Mr. Monroe, and his predecessor, it produced a decree of the joint committees of public safety, Finance, Commerce and Supplies, dated 15th November 1794 [a copy of which was annexed marked C.] This decree, apparently calculated to remedy many of the evils complained of, afforded but a very partial, in respect to compensations, a comparatively small relief, while it continued in force the principles of the decree of the 9th May 1793, which rendered liable to seizure and confiscation, the goods of enemies found on board neutral vessels. American vessels had been declared exempt from that part of the decree of the 9th May, which authorised the seizing of vessels going to an enemy's port with provisions, by the decree of the national convention, of the 28th July '93. On the appearance of the decree of
the 9th May, the American minister at Paris remonstrated against it, as a violation of the treaty of commerce between France and the United States. In consequence thereof, the convention, by a decree of the 23d of the same month, declare, "that the vessels of the United States are not comprehended in the regulation of the 9th of May." M. Le Brun, the minister for foreign affairs, on the 26th of May, communicated this second decree to our minister accompanying it with these words; "You will there find a new confirmation of principles from which the French people will never depart with regard to their good friends and allies the people of the United States of America." Yet two days only had elapsed, before those principles were departed from; on the 28th of May the convention repealed their decree of the 23d. The owners of the French privateer that had captured a very rich American ship, the Laurens, found means to effect a repeal, to enable them to keep hold of their prize.—They had even the apparent hardness to say beforehand that the decree of the 23d would be repealed.
The American minister again complained. So on the 1st of July the convention passed a fourth decree, again declaring, "That the vessels of the United States are not comprised in the regulations of the decree of the 9th May, conformably to the 16th [it should be called the 23d] article of the treaty concluded the 6th of February, 1778."—The new minister for foreign affairs, M. Des Forges, accompanies this new decree of July 1st with the following expression: "I am very happy in being able to give you this new proof of the fraternal sentiments of the French people for their allies, and of their determination to maintain to the utmost of their power the treaties subsisting between the two Republics;" yet this decree proved as unfaithful as the former: on the 27th July it was repealed.
The next decree on this subject was that of the joint Committee of the 15th November, 1794, already mentioned. Then followed the decree of the Committee of public safety, of the 4th January 1795 (14 Nivose, 3d year) repealing the 5th article in the decree of the 15th November preceding, and in effect the articles in the original decree of the 9th May, 1793, by which the treaty with the United States had been infringed. It is not necessary for the secretary to add, that the decree of the 4th of January 1795, has been repealed by the decree of the executive directory of the 2d of July, 1796 under colour of which are committed the shocking depredations on the commerce of the United States which are daily exhibited in the newspapers. The agents of the executive directory to the leeward Islands (Leblanc, Santhonax, and Raiman) on the 27th of November 1796, passed a decree (marked C. C.) for capturing all American vessels bound to or from British ports. The secretary presumes this is not an arbitrary unauthorised act of their own, but that it is conformable to the intentions of the executive directory; the privateers of the French republic in Europe, having captured some American vessels on the same pretence; and the consul of the republic at Cadiz, having explicitly avowed his determination to condemn American vessels on that ground pleading the decree of the directory for his authority.
The secretary has already intimated that the decree of the 15th November, 1794, was not followed by the extensively good effects expected from it. By a communication from Mr. Skipwith, of the 10th of last September (the latest communication from him in answer to the secretary's request for information) it appears that claims for detention of 103 American vessels by the embargo at Bourdeaux remained undetermined; no funds having been appropriated by the legislature for the payment of them; and that none of the bills drawn by the colonial administration in the West-Indies had been paid to him; the treasury having tendered payment in assignats at their nominal value, and afterwards in an other species of paper, called mandats, which had suffered a great depreciation even before they were put into circulation: both which modes of payment were refused to be accepted. The progress made by Mr. Skipwith in the adjustment of other claims, so far as known to the secretary.

Secretary will appear in the annexed printed statement [D.] copies of which were transmitted to months ago to the officers of the principal collectors of the customs, from the department of state, for the information of our Mercantile citizens.
That nothing might be left undone which could be accomplished by the executive, the attention of General Pinckney, the present Minister of the United States to France, was particularly directed to the subject of these claims; but the interval which has elapsed since his departure; has not admitted of any interesting communication from him on this business.
In connection with other stipulations by French armed vessels, the Secretary intended to mention those committed under a decree dated the 1st of August 1796, issued by Victor Hughes and Lebas, the special agents of the Executive Directory to the Windward Islands, declaring all vessels loaded with contraband articles of any kind liable to seizure and confiscation with their entire cargoes; without making any discrimination in favour of those which might be bound to neutral or even to French ports. This decree has been in force against the American trade without any regard to the established forms of legal proceedings, as will appear from the annexed deposition [E.] of Josiah Hempstead, master of the Brigantine Patty of Weathersfield, a copy of the decree marked [F.] is also annexed.
The Secretary has received a printed copy of another decree of the same special agents to the windward islands, dated the 13th Pluvoise, 5th year, answering to February 1st, 1797, authorising the capture of all neutral vessels destined to any of the windward or leeward islands, in America, which have been delivered up to the English and occupied or defended by Emigrants, naming Martinique. St. Lucie, Tobago, Demarara, Berbice, and Essequibo; and to leeward, Port au Prince, St. Marc, L'Archaye, and Jeremie; declaring such vessels and their cargoes to be good prize, as well as all vessels cleared out Vaguely for the West Indies, a copy of this last decree will be added to this report as soon as it shall be translated. All which is respectfully submitted.
TIMOTHY PICKERING. Department of state, } Febr. 27, 1797.
THE APPENDIX.
 [A] Copy of a decree of the National Convention 9th May 1793.  [B] A letter and report of Mr. Skipwith, American Consul, on vessels captured.  [C] Extract from French decrees of 15th Nov. 1794.  [CC] Extract from the resolves of the French Commission at Leeward Islands of 27 Nov. 1796.  [D] A list of 170 claims, 40 of which were settled with the French Republic and the remainder pending.  [E] A second list of claims on 103 vessels, detained by embargo at Bourdeaux; these dated 20th Nov. 1795 and signed by Mr. Skipwith.  [F] An affidavit of the commander of the brigantine Patty.  [F] A placard of Victor Hughes, ordering the capture of horses contraband. 
MEDLEY,
NOW RISING FIVE YEARS OLD,
A BEAUTIFUL dapple gray, full fifteen hands and a half high, will stand at my stable on Jessamine, and will cover mares at five dollars the single leap, the money paid down, eight dollars the season, the cash sent with the mare, or ten dollars payable the first of August, at which time the season will expire, or fifteen dollars to ensure a mare with foal. MEDLEY was bred by Thomas Wilkinson Esq. of New-Kent county, Virginia. His dam was esteemed one of the finest mares ever raised in that state. He was got by Harr's imported Medley, his dam by the thoroughbred horse Godolphin, his grand dam was a full bred double Janus mare. Good pasturage gratis, but will not be answerable for accident.
N. LEWIS.
March 28, 1797.
I will run Medley against any untried covering horse in this state, for £500 the four mile heats, at Lexington, agreeable to the rules of that place.
NOTICE.
That Commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby county, will meet on Thursday the 27th of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the improvement called for in James Elliot's settlement certificate, on the first run that empties into the Kentucky river above Cedar creek, on the opposite side, to take the depositions of witnesses, in order to perpetuate testimony, and to do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
JOHN CAMPBELL, Ex'or of the last will and testament of JAMES ELLIOT, dec'd.
March 31, 1797.
LEXINGTON:
Saturday, April 1, 1797.
It was yesterday reported in town, that a few days ago the Indians killed a family on the Sciota.
A new invention of printing has lately been put in practice at Basle in Switzerland. It is a mode of printing maps of countries with types, in the usual manner of letter-press. The types consist of an infinite variety of forms, by which the turnings and windings of roads, rivers, &c. are expressed with a very considerable degree of beauty and accuracy.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is empowered to sell the following tracts of land viz. 1443 acres, on Panther creek, Nelson county. 2200 acres, ditto. 42.6 acres, ditto. 5333 acres, near the mouth of Green river, Hardin county. 3200 acres, Bourbon county, on the waters of Big Sandy. 500 acres, ditto, on the waters of the North fork of Licking, and waters of Johnson's fork of Licking. 200 acres, Fayette county, near the dividing ridge between the fork of Licking and Elkhorn. 2666 acres, of Continental Military land on the Ohio river, and Patatpa creek. 1000 acres, ditto, on the waters of Clay lick creek. 1000 acres, ditto, on Clay lick creek, waters of Cumberland the terms may be known by application to Mr. Samuel Ayres in Lexington, or Mr. Achillis Sneed in Frankfort, or to the subscriber.
JOHN DANIEL.
Advertisement.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, living on the North Fork, an apprentice lad, by the name of Samuel Tumblestone, about eighteen years old, five feet eight or nine inches high, bad on when he went off, a short round-about coat, and overalls, of dark mixed cloth, dark complexion, black eyes, short light hair. I forewarn all persons from dealing with or harbouring him in any wise, whoever takes up the said Tumblestone and brings him home shall receive four pence half penny reward paid by me
JOHN FINCH.
March 4th, 1797.
WHEREAS, a certain Daniel Callaghan, about 5 years ago, sold me a tract of land lying about one mile below Riddle's old station, and known by the name of Callaghan's settlement and preemption; and as I understand he is now offering said land for sale, I hereby forewarn all persons from purchasing the same, as I have said Callaghan's bond for the land.
Charles Ewing,
March 30.
A Caution.
ON the fifteenth day of October, 1792, a certain Aaron Owins, now of Mason county, Kentucky, having previously sold me a small tract of land in Fauquier county, Virginia, caused a deed to be executed for it by his father, William Owins, in whom the legal title was, and received in part consideration for said land a bond or obligation, drawn in the name of my father, Leven Powell (who had given me authority so to do) to convey him one hundred acres of land, out of a tract to which he laid claim, on the N. fork of Licking. It now appears that the land sold by said A. Owins was mortgaged some time before by the said William his father, of which he could not be ignorant, as he was himself a subscribing witness to the mortgage. I therefore forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on the said obligation, as it was fraudulently obtained & will not be complied with unless I am indemnified against any damage which I may sustain by reason of the mortgage.
BURR POWELL.
Loudoun county, Virginia, } February 6, 1797.
ISRAEL
HUNT,
BOOT AND
SHOE
MANUFACT-
TURER.
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.
NOTICE.
ON the 24th day of April, 1797, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Jefferson, on an entry made in the name of William Bryan, for 1000 acres upon a T. W. on Floyd's fork, about seven miles above Harrod's trace, to include the fork and an improvement where Squire Boone's name is cut on a tree; beginning on the west side of the creek at a sugar tree marked with a large blaze; running thence nearly east: Then and there to take, on oath, the depositions of sundry witnesses touching the premises, and to do such other acts and things as by law the said commissioners are authorised and required to do, for the purpose of ascertaining the improvement, boundary, or any other special place called for in said entry, and perpetuate the testimony thereof.
WM. BRYAN.
March 22, 1797.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST in Lexington, at February court, two books of accounts kept for the Livery stable in said town. Whoever delivers said books to Col. Trotter in Lexington, or the subscriber shall receive the above reward.
JOHN KENNEDY.
March 14.
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MISSING,
A CRATE of QUEENS WARE, containing blue edged plates and dishes, coffee pots, tea cups, coffee cups and saucers, tea cups and saucers, bowls &c. It was landed out of the horse boat, and stored with Mr. Taylor, at limestone. Any information respecting it will be thankfully received by
WILLIAM WEST.
Lexington, 17th March.
N. B. The bowls and tea cups, were assorted colours.
TAKEN up by the subscriber Lincoln county one bay mare 6 years old, 14 hands & a half high, 2 white feet, some white hairs in her forehead, no brand perceivable, the said stray had a silver bell on, and brought out of the wilderness appraised to 13l. 6s.
ANTHONY OWSLEY.
August 10 1796.
Lucy Gray
Having some time since been solicited by many of her friends to open a SCHOOL for the instruction of young ladies in the knowledge of
Reading, Writing,
and the various branches of
Needle-Work,
also; the art of
Drawing Sprigs, flowers, &c.
for the use of the needle,
Takes the liberty of informing the public through the channel of the Kentucky Gazette, that if she can get between six and twelve gentle scholars, she will open school on the 1st day of May next, at the house of James Gray about four miles from Lexington, where she will provide good board, washing and lodging. Her price for tuition, board, &c. will be four pounds per quarter for such ladies as please to favor her with their custom.
Stowe, March 24, 1797.
Mrs. Gray would also inform the ladies of Kentucky, that she writes the Italian hand in the neatest manner, and if required, will teach the most useful rules of Arithmetic.
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At the sign of
Andrew M'Calla's Apothecary's Shop,
Near the Stray Pen, Lexington, to be sold by whole sale, the following articles for making FRENCH BRANDY, GIN & CORDIALS, (Viz.)
 OIL of vitriol,  Japan earth,  Orrice root,  Sweet spirit of nitre,  Annie's head,  White Camella bark,  Pimento,  Red saunders,  Coriander seed,  Carroway seed,  Orange peel,  Juniper berries. 
ALSO an excellent still, holding some less than four hundred gallons, with a peater worm with ten turns, and about seven hundred weight of Iron materials for setting it up. The whole of which will be sold together on very low terms, and if thus sold, receipts for making the above liquors will be given gratis; but if divided, the above ingredients must be proportioned to each purchaser.
ALSO a FARM, of one hundred acres or upwards, on the waters of Tates creek. It is but one mile and a half from Winters's mills, and four miles from the Kentucky River, four acres of which is excellent timothy meadow; a very good new hewn log house, nearly two stories high, with an excellent spring not ten rods from the house, and a good spring house, also a good stable, sufficiently large for four horses: on the said plantation there is a good public mill seat, and two branchies sufficiently large to erect a mill large enough to carry on the brewing or distilling business. The place will be sold cheap, as the pollisor is in want of money.
N. B. The title indisputable.
Six Dollars Reward.
LOST from the plantation of Mr. Leonard Young, near Bryant's station, a black HORSE, five years old, fifteen hands high, trots, branded with O. I believe on his near buttock, and a scar on his off hip.
G. PENDENGRASS.
Lexington.
Mrs. Wall's School
FOR the education of little Misses in reading and needle work, will commence on the first Monday in April next.
Lexington, March 22, 1797.
FOR SALE,
10,000 ACRES OF LAND, LYING in the wilderness on the road from this state to Virginia. Any person disposed to purchase the above tract of land, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber at Mr. Brent's tavern, who will be there until the 15th of April.
T. TREDWAY.
Lexington, March 2, 1797 3t
At a court of Quarter Sessions held for the county of Hardin, the 28th day of February, 1797.
William Hardin, complainant,
AGAINST
Christopher Maconico, Joseph Jones, Thomas Shore, John May, and Mary May, infant orphans of John May, dec. and the heirs of John Banister, dec. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing, to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants are no inhabitants of this state. On the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendants do appear here on the fourth Tuesday in June next, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively; and potted up at the door of John Vertree in this county, where divine service is performed.
(A copy) Teste
D. MAY, C. H. C. Q.
For sale,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND.
ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres.
The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact 13wtf for THOS. HOLT.
Ten Dollars reward.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's stable in Lexington; early last evening, a bright bay HORSE, five years old, fourteen and a half hands high, branded JC or JG (I am not certain which) some saddle spots, I do not recollect any other mark; paces and trots, if led up to a log or stump will step upon it if within his reach; he was purchased last week of a Mr. Gilt of Franklin county. The above reward will be given for the thief if brought to justice, or five dollars for the horse on his being delivered to
BEN: STOET.
March 14, 1797.
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WHEREAS, John Burns of Frankfort, has obtained by way of deception, two obligations of mine, one of them is for the sum of thirty pounds to be paid in Whiskey, the other for the sum of about fifteen pounds in Cash payable in April next—I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on either of said obligations as I am determined not to pay it until compelled by law, as I think myself much imposed on.
GEORGE ROWLAND.
March 13, 1797.
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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.
March 24.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment of two bonds executed by me to William Davis of Woodford county: the one for the sum of one hundred pounds, payable in July last; the other for one hundred and forty-one pounds, some odd shillings, payable in September last. Also one other bond given by me to William Hamilton of the said county, for two hundred and fifty-two pounds, some odd shillings, payable in September next; as the said bonds were obtained from me by misrepresentation and fraudulent suggestions, and for which I have commenced a suit in the Franklin District Court, to set aside the contract, on account of fraud and misrepresentation.
JOHN GREENLEE.
March 24, 1797.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of this town, it was agreed, that an Election for a Trustee be held at the Court-house on Saturday the first day of April next, in the room of James Hughes who has resigned.
Lexington March 24, 1797.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
Rejoice ye Freemen of the west! Secure from foes, with plenty blest; Hail, happy day! no savage wild Disturbs the husband, wife or child; Each in his cot secure may sleep, (Nor longer in his block-house keep) And on the morn his fields may roam, His wife and children safe at home.
Hail, mighty Sov'reign of mankind! Thou smil'st on us, and treaties bind The savage bre't, that knows no rule Save what is taught in nature's school— We'd better trade, we all must own, For beaver scalps than for our own.
Kentucky's banks shall soon be spread With fields and meadows richly clad, With orchards and with pleasant walks, Instead of weeds and savage tracks; Whilst at Frankfort shall arise, A town to glad the Patriot's eyes. As this fair place, above the rest, By nature's bounteous hand is blest. Our soil so rich, our clime so pure, Sweet asylum for rich and poor— Poor, did I say!—recall the word, Here plenty spreads her gen'rous board; But poverty must stay behind, No asylym with us shall find— Avant, fell fiend! we know thee not, Thy men'ry must forever rot; Dame Nature, by a kind behest, Forbade you ever here to rest.
A certain Mr W—— a surgeon of remarkable eminence in Edinburgh, usually known by the name of Long Sandy, one day meeting Lady Wallace coming out of church, bluntly accosted her with, Eh! my Lady you grow as fat as a Whale. "Yes Sandy (replied the immediately) and how would you like to be Jonah."
***** THAT BEAUTIFUL HORSE CALLED
Nebuchadnezzar,
A Full half Dray, will stand at my stable, at the sign of the Indian King, on main street, Lexington; he is a beautiful black, mixed with a little gray, four years old, about sixteen hands one inch high; his father was a full Dray of the largest size (who was imported by General Williams, Baltimore) his dam a full blooded imported English mare.
Nebuchadnezzar will stand at five dollars the season, payable in merchantable produce, delivered in Lexington. Any gentleman who may choose to send mares any distance, may have pasture at three shillings per week during the season, but I will not be liable for escapes or accidents.
G. ADAMS.
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FRESH GOODS.
Just received and now opened, by
JAMES TROTTER,
At his Store in Lexington, A large and general assortment of Merchandise,
Which will be sold on the lowest terms for Cash and Country made Linen and Sugar.
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FOR SALE,
400 Acres of Military Land,
LYING in the county of Clarke, about twelve 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.
THIS is to inform the public, that a survey made upon a Military warrant, in the name of John Cook, upon the North fork of Goose creek, and the South branch of Harrod's creek, containing five hundred acres, joining the lands of Abraham Hite, is sold to us, and conveyed by deed, in consequence of a patent issued by the state of Virginia, to the said John Cook; and as the said land, is about to be largely improved, we hereby require all persons having any claim to the said land, to make them known, that we may not be injured by improving the same.
SAMUEL TERRELL. AARON FONTAINE.
March 9, 1797. bw
Blank Subpoenas for Quarter Sessions Court clerks.
NOTICE, to those whom it may concern—That whereas I have purchased of Richard Cinnoweth 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 merchantable 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.
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, 1th August, 1796.
Just Arrived at Limestone,
And will be opened in the course of the ensuing week, at the subscriber's store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDISE,
Suited to the present and approaching season;
Which will be sold, wholesale or retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or the following articles of produce: flour, kiln-dried indian meal, hemp, wheat, rye, corn, barley, oats, bacon, butter in firkins, tallow, whiskey, peach brandy, feathers, beeswax, country made sugar and linen, or any other articles of produce that can be made to answer the Orleans market.
SAM. PRICE, & Co.
Feb. 18, 1797.
TUITION.
A PERSON qualified for teaching the English Language, grammatically, and the Mathematics scientifically, is desirous of opening School in some respectable neighbourhood—also of renting a few acres of arable land, in, or contiguous to said vicinity. He has devoted the thirteen last years of his life to the tuition of the Virginia youth, and his mode of instruction has been acknowledged by many eminent men in that State to be superior to any they have been acquainted with. His pupils are known to speak and write with ease, strength and dignity, and to know more of the English language than some of their acquaintance (of equal age and parts) who spent a longer time at some of the principal seminaries in the State.
Application to the Printer will be quickly attended to: or the Author may be spoke with any day of the week at Higbee's tavern.
++ The rudiments of the Latin if urgently desired will also be taught.
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NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers will engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given—Apply to
SEITZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in MERCHANDISE. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
ALL persons concerned will please to take notice, that on the 18th of April next, I shall attend with commissioners, in Campbell county, at a Sycamore tree, marked IL, standing as was supposed, about ten miles east from the Big Bone lick; in order to take the depositions of sundry witnesses to establish the said Sycamore tree, as the beginning of my entry of seven thousand acres.
B. NETHERLAND.
Taken up by the subscriber, on Upper Howard's creek, Clarke county, an iron gray Horse, four years old, fourteen hands and a half high, branded on the near shoulder O, a natural pacer, lighter in the face than elsewhere, appraised to 151 10s.
David Wier.
May 4, 1796.
Notice.
That commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, will meet on Tuesday the fourth day of April next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the Round Spring, called for in an entry of four hundred acres of land, made for John Barbee, the seventeenth of May 1780, to take the depositions of witnesses in order to perpetuate their testimony to support said entry, and do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeably to law.
JOHN BARBEE.
March 15, 1797.
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 Harbinton's and Thomas Harbinton'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.
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WM. M'BRYERS.
HIS is to inform the public, that Fulling and Dying 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 M'MILLIN.
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.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
FROM Mr. Haydon's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay HORSE, rising 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is on one of his fore legs from his uncle down, very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by an old hurt, but now perfectly well—he trots and canters tolerable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, though carries his head low. I am told there was a man passed through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the circumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and doubly for the thief.
MATTHEW WALTON.
December 15, 1796.
Wanted to Hire,
SEVERAL ABLE BODIED MEN, TO WORK IN A
BRICK YARD,
WHO shall receive good treatment and generous wages.—White men, or those accustomed to working in a brick yard will be preferred Apply to JOHN BOB. Lexington, Feb. 25.
PUBLIC JAIL.
The Commissioners appointed by the Court of Fayette county to superintend the building of a JAIL for the said county and district will meet at the house of Mr. Magowan in the town of Lexington, on Tuesday the eleventh day of April next in order to present a plan of said jail to such person or persons as may be inclined to undertake the building—And on the eighteenth of the same month they will again meet at the same place in order to receive proposals, and enter into contract for erecting said jail agreeably to the plan so presented.
James Trotter, } Leonard Yomig, } Comin John Parker, } Andrew M'Calla. }
March 17.
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 TAR, and generous wages to all such JOURNEMEN 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 come 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.
CASH will also be given for a quantity of HEMP SEED of the last year's growth.
March 18, 1797.
Wanted to Hire.
A number of able bodied men to manage boats to
New-Orleans;
To whom generous wages will be given.—Enquire at the store of Sam. Price & Co. or R. Elliot & Co. tf
Richard Coleman,
TAKES this method of returning his grateful thanks to his former customers; and begs leave to inform them: the public in general, that he has removed to that commodious house lately occupied by Capt. Walker Baylor, on Short Street, in this place; where he will continue to keep good entertainment for man and horse. He would wish to take a few genteel boarders.
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Lexington, March 6.
N. B. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends, that he would wish to take a few standing horses, as he is furnished with the best oster in Kentucky.
R. COLEMAN.
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 Cynthiana, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING
December 19, 1796.
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 the fundamental & 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, drolly and circumlocutory style, that they are almost (if not altogether) unintelligible not only to pupils, but also to teachers who have ever 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 unmethodic 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 system, equally free from an unnecessary prolixity and an abstruse 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 and neatly bound in boards—price Forty-One & Two Thirds 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 May 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.
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