The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1789-06-27 00:00:00

K E N T U C K Y G A Z E T T E.
S A T U R D A Y, JUNE 27, 1789.
LEXINGTON: Printed by JOHN BRADFORD at his Office in Main Street, where Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c. for this paper, are thankfully received, and PRINTING in its different branches done with Care and Expedition.
AN EPHEMERIS
FOR
JULY, 1789.
Calculated for the Meridian of
KENTUCKY.
Table with 3 columns: D. H. M. Full Moon 7th at 3 6 Morn, Last Quarter 14th at 6 51 After, New Moon 22d at 10 37 Morn, First Quarter 29th at 1 52 After.
Table with 3 columns: Rem Days &c. 1 v 4 42 7 18, 2 h Sup. sets 8 19. 4 42 7 18, 3 r 4 42 7 18, 4 a 4 42 7 18, 5 d 4th p. Trinity. 4 42 7 18, 6 m 4 42 7 18, 7 u 4 42 7 18, 8 v 4 42 7 18, 9 h Sup. sets 7 55. 4 42 7 15, 10 r 4 42 7 15, 11 a 4 42 7 15, 12 d 5th p. Trinity. 4 42 7 15, 13 m 4 42 7 13, 14 u 4 42 7 12, 15 v 4 42 7 12, 16 h Luna near Mars. 4 42 7 11, 17 r 4 42 7 11, 18 a 4 42 7 10, 19 d 6th p. Trinity. 4 42 7 9, 20 m 4 42 7 9, 21 u 7's rise 12 0. 4 42 7 8, 22 v 4 42 7 7, 23 h 4 42 7 7, 24 r Do: Days begin 4 42 7 6, 25 a 4 42 7 5, 26 d 7th p. Trinity. 4 42 7 4, 27 m Venus rise 12 10. 4 42 7 3, 28 u 4 42 7 2, 29 v 4 42 7 1, 30 h 4 42 7 1, 31 r 7's rise 11 23. 5 0 7 0
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on two bonds I gave Samuel Hinch, the one for £200 payable the first day of October next, the other for £84 payable the first day of October 1790, as I am determined not to pay either of the said bonds, until I get a sufficient title to a tract of land sold to me by said Hinch, in consideration for the said bonds.
CONRAD CUSTER.
Bourbon, June 11, 1789. 44.
JUST OPENING,
In the Store lately occupied by Mr. John Duncan, and opposite Mr. Young's Tavern,
A large and general assortment of DRY Goods and Groceries, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for Cash or Ginsang of a good quality.
WILLIAM MORTON & Co.
Lexington June 2, 1789.
Just opened, and for sale by
BENJAMIN BEALL & Co.
At their Store, in Danville, a large and general assortment of
DRY goods, hard ware and groceries, with a quantity of nails of different sizes, also lampblack and fish oil, which they are determined to sell on as moderate terms as possible, for cash, ginsang, final settlement certificate, Furs, viz. Fox, Raccoon, Otter and Mink skins. 42 tf.
ROBERT PARKER,
Has just arrived from Philadelphia, and has now opened for sale at his store in Lexington, at the corner of main and cross streets, a general assortment of
DRY GOODS. Groceries, Cutlery, Iron-mongry, Queens and Delf Ware. Window Glass, Stationery, Medicine, a good eight-day clock, &c. &c. which he is determined to sell on the most moderate terms. For cash, country made linen, corn, sugar, salt, &c
JEREMIAH MORIARTY,
Will teach dancing in Lexington, Danville, and in Col. Marshall's neighbourhood, on moderate terms; he requests the employers will please to be timely in their subscriptions, by which he can judge if there be a sufficient inducement to become a resident: his character and method are well supported. Teaches geography and use of the Globes, having a pair on a new construction, with Captain Cook's discoveries. - Lodges at Captain Young's, in Lexington. tf.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD,
STRAYED away from Mr David Mitchell's, on Cane run, on Sunday the 14th inst. a roan Horse, about 15 hands high, 10 or 11 years old, flout made, shod before, a short Irish tail, a natural pacer, side hopped with a rope when he went away; whoever delivers the said horse to me, at Mr. Alex. Smith's on Cane run, about 2 miles from Lexington, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges. George Pruner. Fayette, June 16 1789. 4345
TO BE LET
A TRACT of rich land, about six miles from Lexington, on the left of the road leading to Johnson's Mill, on the waters of Elk Horn Creek, in a well settled neighbourhood; for terms and further particulars direct or apply to Mr. Henry Alderson, at Mr. R. Chinn's near Lexington, or to the printer hereof, who knows the land.
N.B. Ten acres of the above to be cleared by contract, for which payment will be made in hard dollars: enquire as above. 45-
RUN away from the subscriber living in Woodford county, a negro man named BILLY, about 18 years old, a yellow complexion, thick lips, a large flat foot, 5 feet 8 inches high, well proportioned, very artful, sensible and insinuating: has a small lump on his stomach about the size of a common rifle ball, had on when he went away, a blue coarse cloth coat bound with yellow, leather breeches, and took with him a Country made mixed cloth coat, also a rifle gun, he understands fiddling, masoning and the whip saw very well, supposed to be gone to the Indians; If the above Negro is taken on this side of the Ohio river, I will give five pounds, and if on the other side, from the Indians, £20 or 100 gallons of whiskey, and all reasonable charges, if delivered to Col. Patterson in Lexington, or to the subscriber on Cane run, about 8 miles from Lexington. Robert Sanders. 42 44
JUST ARRIVED,
And now opened for sale, by PETER JANUARY & SON, At their new store,
nearly opposite the old Court house,
A large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Particularly adapted to the season:
Together with a compleat assortment of
MEDICINE,
Which they, as usual, are determined to sell on reasonable terms.
NOTICE is hereby given, to all those persons holding lots in the Town of Lexington, who have failed to comply with the Trustee's resolves, respecting improvements required to be made on the same: also the non payment of the forfeits that already have been imposed: that they attend the board of Trustees, on the first Saturday in August, in the afternoon, at Mr. Higbee's tavern in Lexington, to give their reasons, if any they have, why said lots may not be sold agreeable to the said resolves. By order of the board, ROBERT PARKER, CLK. June 10, 1789. 43 tf.
FOR SALE
AT this place, a variety of well assorted goods, which will be given in exchange for the ensuing crop of tobacco; any person may have the goods now, by giving unexceptionable security to
M. NAGLE. Holders, May 19, 1789. 38 tf
TO BE SOLD
Several very valuable tracts of land lying on the waters of Clear Creek, in the County of Fayette, about ten or twelve miles from Lexington, which are patented in the name of William Stewart. Also to be let for a term of years, two valuable tracts of land, one on Glen's creek, and the other on the trough spring: Together with several other tracts in the different Counties in this district. The terms may be known by applying to Harry Innes, Esquire, in Danville, or to the subscriber about six miles from Danville, in Lincoln County. 439-tf. THOMAS TODD.
FOR sale, a tract of land, near the forks of Elk Horn, containing 163 acres, on which is about fifty acres cleared, being part of a Military Survey granted to General Adam Stevens, for terms apply to John Strode. Strode's station, June 9 1789. 44.
A large company will meet at the Crab Orchard, the 6th of July, in order to start early the next morning through the Wilderness, June 9, 1789. 1/10. 44-46.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on West Hickman a sorrel Mare about 4 years old, 14 hands high a small star in the forehead, a natural trotter, appraised to £10. Also a small dark bay mare about 12 hands high 9 years old, a white mane at the place of the bell collar, short dockt, sway backed, appraised to £3. Vincent Self. April 29, 1789.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Woodford County, a horse colt, two years old, a brown bay colour, a small star in his forehead, his near hind foot white, with a white lift round his thigh a little above his knee: Appraised to £6. John Guy. Woodford, May 11, 1789. 43 45
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county, at the forks of Elk Horn, a white horse, 5 feet high, branded on the near shoulder I H. trots naturally, has the pole evil, and is very old. Appraised to £2. BENJ. WALLER, Jun. June 6, 1789. 43 45
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a black mare, with a star in her forehead, about fourteen hands and a half high, about four years old, appraised to £9 6-8. Also a year old bay horse colt, with a blaze in his face, appraised to £4 13-4. Henry Sanders. Woodford, May 18, 1789. 1/6 42 44
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Little Hickman, about three miles from Hogans ferry, a sorrel horse, 14 hands high, light made, four years old, a small star and snip, near hind foot white, a small knocking bell no brand, one saddle spot on the near side; appraised to £7 10. JAMES JOLLIFFE. 44
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near E'jah Craig's Mill, a bay Mare, thirteen hands and a half high, a small star in her forehead, one hind foot white, two years old no brand appraised to £5. Ambrose Chitty May 6, 1789. 44
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near Cave's mill Fayette County, a BAY MARE with a blaze in her face, blind in her near eye, a rib broke on the near side, a scar on the off hip, about thirteen hands and a half high, about fourteen years old, no brand perceivable, trots natural; appraised to £3. James White. 44.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Fayette county, a sorrel mare colt, two years old this spring, with a blaze face neither dock'd nor branded: soft-ed and appraised to three pounds fifteen shillings. JOHN DUPUY. Mar. 15, 1789. 44
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living below Lexington a dark bay mare, about 13 hands and a half high has a small star, trots, branded on the near shoulder IZ Appraised to £7. JAMES MOORE. Fayette County, May 12, 1789.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the head of Wolf run, a bay Horse, about 18 years old, a blaze face, a heavy mane and tail, and has the pole evil. Appraised to £2 10. JOHN KAY. June 9, 1789. 1/10. 44-46.

Proceedings of Congress. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Wednesday, May 6, 1789.
THE House being met, they proceeded to read the bill for laying certain duties on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the United States.
Ordered, that it be referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Hufter presented a petition from Arthur Grier, of Pennsylvania stating that by certain calculations he had ascertained the mode of obtaining the longitude at sea: praying the countenance of Congress; and that they would pass a law, securing to him the sole right of vending and using his respective improvements.
On motion of Mr. Sherman, the bill with amendments from the Senate, respecting the manner of taking certain oaths, was read, and the amendments concurred in.
Mr. Lawrence presented the application of the legislature of New York, dated 5th February last, for calling a convention to consider amendments, which after being read over, was disposed of in the same manner which the application from Virginia was.
The house then resumed the further consideration of the tonnage duty, and resolved, that foreign vessels belonging to nations in alliance, should pay 30 cents per ton, as had formerly been agreed to in the committee of the whole.
Adjourned until to morrow.
Thursday, May 7.
Mr. William Smith reported verbally from the committee appointed to wait on the President of the United States, for the purpose of knowing when and where the house should attend him to deliver their address. That the committee had waited on the President, and that he was pleased to declare himself ready to receive the address to morrow at 12 o'clock at such place as the House chose to assign.
Mr. Grier's petition presented yesterday was referred to a committee.
The House then resumed the consideration of the impost on tonnage.
Which was fully debated, and eventually the report of the committee of the whole on that article agreed to, with an additional clause to secure the coasting trade from being carried on by foreigners.
A motion was made by Mr. Gerry to except fishing vessels from entering, clearing and paying a duty of 6 cents per ton in common with all other American shipping, but after some debate the motion was withdrawn.
Adjourned till to morrow.
Friday, May 8.
Mr. Page moved, that on Thursday next the House would proceed to ballot for a Sergeant at arms.
This motion was opposed by Mr. Ames and Mr. Thatcher; they considered the officer unnecessary; and if necessary he could be appointed pro hac vice. It was deemed a part of system that would lead into considerable expense, without an advantage to come late it.
It was remarked by Mr. Page and Mr. White, that the propriety of having such an officer was not the question before the House: it was decided some weeks ago, that a Sergeant at arms should be appointed; the question now was merely, will the House ballot for him on Thursday?
The House divided on the question, and it was carried in the affirmative.
A bill directing the mode of collecting the impost was read a first time.
Mr. Smith informed the House that the President of the United States was ready to receive their address. They went to the Committee Chamber, preceded by Mr. Speaker, who delivered the following:
The ADDRESS of the House of Representatives to GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
SIR, THE Representatives of the people of the United States present their congratulations on the event by which your fellow-citizens have attested the pre-eminence of your merit. You have long held the first place in their esteem: You have often received tokens of their affection: You
now possess the only proof that remains of their gratitude for your services, of their reverence for your wisdom, and of their confidence in your virtues. You enjoy the highest, because the truest honor, of being the first Magistrate, by the unanimous choice of the freest people on the face of the earth.
We well know the anxieties with which you must have obeyed a summons from the repose reserved for your declining years, into public scenes, of which you had taken your leave forever. But the obedience was due to the occasion. It is already applauded by the universal joy which welcomes you to your station. And we cannot doubt that it will be rewarded with all the satisfaction with which an ardent love for our fellow citizens must review successful efforts to promote their happiness.
This anticipation is not justified merely by the past experiences of your signal services; it is particularly suggested by the pious impressions under which you commence your administration, and the enlightened maxims by which you mean to conduct it. We feel with you the strongest obligations to adore the invisible Hand which has led the American people through so many difficulties, to cherish a conscious responsibility for the destiny of republican liberty, and to seek the only sure means of preserving and recommending the precious deposit in a system of legislation, founded on the principles of an honest policy, and directed by the spirit of a diffusive patriotism.
The question arising out of the 5th article of the Constitution will receive all the attention demanded by its importance; and will, we trust, be decided under the influence of all the considerations to which you allude.
In forming the pecuniary provisions for the executive department, we shall not lose sight of a wish resulting from motives which gave it a peculiar claim to our regard. Your resolution in a moment, critical to the liberties of your country, to renounce all personal emolument, was among the many preages of your patriotic services, which have been amply fulfilled; and your scrupulous adherence to the law then imposed on yourself, cannot fail to demonstrate the purity, whilst it increases the lustre, of a character which has so many titles of adulation.
Such are the sentiments which we have thought fit to address to you. They flow from our own hearts: and we verily believe, that among the millions we represent, there is not a virtuous citizen whose heart will not join them.
All that remains is, that we join in your fervent supplications for the blessings of Heaven on our country; and that we add our own, for the choicest of these blessings on the most beloved of her citizens.
To which his Excellency was pleased to make the following reply.
GENTLEMEN, YOUR very affectionate address produces emotions which I know not how to express. I feel that my past endeavors in the service of my country are far overpaid by its goodness; and I fear much that my future ones may not fulfil your kind anticipation. All that I can promise is, that they will be invariably directed by an honest and ardent zeal. Of this rejoice my heart assures me. For all beyond, I rely on the wisdom and patriotism of those with whom I am to co-operate, and a continuance the blessings of Heaven on our beloved country.
G. WASHINGTON.
Mr. Speaker and the House returned to the representative chamber; and then a committee was instructed to obtain and lay before the House, a statement of the amount of goods imported and exported for a series of years past.
The bill, laying duties on goods, wares and merchandise, was referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Page in the chair.
On the first proposition, namely, that a duty of 12 cents be laid on distilled spirits of Jamaica proof, imported from the European dominions of any nation in treaty with the United States.
Mr. Tucker moved to reduce it 6 cents; he thought the whole system laid too high, and therefore should move article by article, to be brought down to a more moderate scale. If he succeeded in the first, he hoped to do so with the rest; but if he was disappointed here, he expected it was ominous of the fate of his intended mo-
tives upon other articles. He called upon the gentlemen who opposed a high tax on molasses, to join with him, as this would be the most likely way of getting a reduction of the duty on that article.
It growing late, the committee rose and reported, when the House adjourned till to morrow.
Saturday, May 9.
The bill for the collection of the impost was read a second time, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole.
The House then went into a committee on the impost bill.
Mr. Page in the chair.
A proposition was made to lower the whole of the enumerated articles about one fifth; arguments were advanced in support of this motion by Mr. Ames, Mr. Gerry, and Mr. Boudinot; they feared they were laid too high for collection, and that they would defeat the object of revenue which gentlemen had in view.
Mr. Fitzsimons, Mr. Madison, and Mr. Sherman, were for the duties remaining as fixed by the committee and by the house, the subject had already been discussed three times, and nothing new was now offered to induce a change of sentiments, they did not think the duties were too high, nothing if compared to what other nations paid, at best whether they were so or not was mere matter of opinion, but even these high duties it was to be feared, would prove insufficient for the public wants.
The morning was spent in this discussion, when at length upon repeated calls for the question it was put and the committee divided; 10 for reducing the duties and 26 against it.
After which the house adjourned until Monday.
***** LEXINGTON, June 27.
We learn that on the 15th inst. two persons were killed by the Indians near the Crab Orchard, and about the same time a number of horses stolen from that neighbourhood by another party; both parties were pursued; those who did the murder were not overtaken, but we have not yet heard from the others.
About the 17th inst. we are informed, an Indian was killed by a hunter, in the neighbourhood of Bullit's Creek, in Jefferson county. Also about the same time one other killed at the mouth of the Kentucky river.
A few days ago the Indians fired on a man on Licking (Bourbon county) and slightly wounded him in two places.
*****
TO BE LET,
On Saturday the 6th of July, 1789,
THE Building of a Meeting-House, in Lexington, 50 feet long, 40 wide, and 22 feet high, with a gallery 15 feet wide, round three squares of the house; all to be framed work, with necessary doors and window frames; the whole to be constructed of strong and durable timbers, and done in a workman like manner. Any person inclining to undertake said building, may communicate their terms to Robert Patterson, or Mr. Robert M Gowan, in Lexington, before the abovementioned day.
WHEREAS I gave my bond to a certain Hugh Leaper, for the conveyance of 1400 acres of land adjoining col. Ben. Logan and John Craig's land bearing date the 30th of March 1785; I do hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment of said bond or accepting a conveyance from said Leaper or his assigns, as I am determined not to convey the same or any part until I am fully satisfied.
44 James Craig.
THE subscribers hereby inform the Public; (but more especially the settlers at Bourbon Court house) that they have a claim to the lands at that place, and that should application be made to the General Assembly for laying off, and establishing a Town there, it will meet with opposition, until the title to the lands shall be finally decided.
WILLIAM HOUSTON. JOHN ALLEN. June 24 1789. 44-46
DAVID HUMPHREYS, CLOCK and WATCH-MAKER,
MOST respectfully informs the public, that he lives near the new court-house, at the sign of the Buffalo, where he carries on the clock and watch making business, in all its various branches.---Merchants, and others, may be furnished with labels, or any kind of device, neatly engraved on copper, and printed on the most reasonable terms.---Also DEVICES in hair, tor rings, lockets, &c. executed in a neat and elegant manner.
N B. He warrants all watches that may come through his hands, to go 12 months, accidents excepted.
** He has a few elegant GOLD RINGS for sale on reasonable terms. Lexington, June 26, 1789.
MY Books and papers are left in charge of Maj. Dunn, all persons therefore who have unsettled accounts with me, will be pleased to apply to him.
The purchasers of lots in the town of Frankfort on Kentucky, are requested to give bond to Maj. Dunn without delay, and on producing his Certificate of the same to Capt. Dan. Gano, they will receive Deeds of conveyance.
The Tobacco which I propose to purchase next autumn must be at the river by the 15th day of November; and as it will be much more convenient for me to receive Tobacco at Frankfort than elsewhere, I will give 15s. per hundred more at that, than any Ware house above.
James Wilkinson. Lexington, June 23, 1789.
A handsome, light, covered waggon, very little injured in coming to this country, with a compleat set of new harness for two horses, will be sold cheap--apply to
ISAAC B. DUNN.
JOHN GOUDY, TAKES the liberty of informing his friends and the public, that he has for sale, at his store in Lexington, just opposite Collins's tavern, a neat and general assortment of DRY GOODS and GROCERIES; also a neat assortment of SADDLER'S WORK, viz: Mens and women's saddles, saddlebags, bridles and cinchings all which he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash, ginsang, furs, salt, and country made linen.
Lexington, June 26, 1789.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living about 3 miles from Bourbon court-house, about the 1st of May, a black Mare, about 14 hands and a half high, 8 or 9 years old, a saddle spot on each side, a lump on her withers, natural trotter, stood before, both hoofs split, had on a small bell, no brand.---A white Mare about 13 hands and a half high, 12 years old, had on a large bell, trotts, branded on the near shoulder and buttock O, blind in the right eye. Whoever delivers the said mares to me, shall receive the above reward, or two Dollars for either.
WILLIAM PAYTON. June 24, 1789. 44-46
FOR sale a copper still, containing 120 gallons, with a good cap and pewter worm, for which will be taken in payment, Cows and calves, Ginsang or Furr skins; the still is at Limestone at Mr. Lovelace's; for terms apply to Daniel Stevens about four miles from Lexington, near Masterjon's station.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on two bonds I gave Green Clay, each for 12,000 wt. of tobacco, the one payable the 1st. day of March 1790; the other payable the 1st. day of March 1791, as I am determined not to pay either of the said bonds till I get a sufficient title to two tracts of land sold to me by said Clay, in consideration for said bonds.
Edward Cheatham. Bourbon June 27, 1789. 44