The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1793-08-31 00:00:00

Kentucky Gazette.
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Quicquid agunt homines—noſtri ſarrago libelli. Juv. Sat. 8. v. 85.
[VOL. VI]
S A T U R D A Y, AUGUST 31, 1793.
LEXINGTON; Printed by JOHN BRADFORD, at his Office on Croſs Street; where Subſcriptions, (at Fifteen Shillings per Annum) Advertiſements &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in its different branches done with care and expedition.
William Roſs, Boot and Shoe-maker, At the ſign of the Boot, Shoe and Slip- per, on Croſs Street, next door to the Printing Office, Lexington. Takes this method of infor- ming his cuſtomers, and the Pub- lic at large, that he intends ſelling his work at the following very mo- derate prices, (viz.) Boots from ſeven Dollars and a half to nine Dollars, Men's Baſk-skin Shoes from twelve to thirteen Shillings, Coarſe ditto from ten to eleven Shillings, Women's Shoes from nine Shil- lings to ten and ſix pence, And Children's in proportion. Uppers for Shoes from three to three Shillings and ſix Pence, Soleſ from three to three Shillings and four Pence, Shoeing old Boots from ſixteen Shillings and ſix Pence to eigh- teen Shillings, For half-ſoling Boots or Shoes from three Shillings to three Shillings and ſix Pence—and other mend- ing in proportion. He has red Morocco for binding Boots, white Calf skins, white wax or mechen, Heel-bal- Boot legs and Calf skins—which he will ſell on very low terms. * * He wants three or four good JOURNEYMEN, to whom he will give as good wages as can be got in the State.
CRAIG, PARKERS & Co's. PAPER MANUFACTORY, Is now actually making paper, and we make no doubt but that in the courſe of this ſpring, we ſhall be able to furniſh this ſtate in all kinds of paper, pro- vided we can get a ſufficient ſupply of rags; nor have we a- ny reaſon to fear, from the ſuc- ceſs we have already had in col- lecting rags, but that we ſhall be plentifully ſupplied, provided the good people of this ſtate can be prevailed on to ſave them, and as the proſecution of this buſineſs depends entirely on that article, we earneſtly hope that the importance of the ma- nufactory to the ſtate at large, is a ſufficient argument to the individuals to ſave their rags. CRAIG, PARKERS & Co. March 29, 1793.
WANTED An Apprentice to the Car- penter and Houſe Joiner's buſineſs; A lad of 14 or 15 years of age, who comes well recommended will be taken, and none other need apply. Daniel Sayres. Lexington, Auguſt 27. tf
At a Court of Quarter Seſſions con- tinued and held for the county of Nelson, at the Court-houſe in Baird's town, on Thurſday the thirteenth day of June, 1793. John Philips, Complainant, Againſt John Wible, Defendant I N C H A N C E R Y. THE ſaid Defendant not having entered his appearance ac- cording to the Act of Aſſembly and the rules of this Court, and it ap- pearing to the ſatisfaction of the Court, that he is no inhabitant of this State; on the motion of the Complainant by his Council, it is ordered that the ſaid Defendant do appear here on the firſt day of their next September Court, and anſwer the Complainant's bill; and that a Copy of this order be forthwith in- ſerted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months ſucceſſively, and published ſome ſunday at the front door of the Court-houſe in Baird's town immediately after Divine ſervice is administered therein. A copy Teſt Ben. Grayſon, C.C.Q.S.
ALL perſons indebted to the ſub- ſcriber, are requested to make im- mediate payment to Mr. Gabriel Jones, who is authoriſed to receive the ſame. WILLIAM MORTON. Lexington, June 3, 1793. Taken up by the ſubſcriber two miles and a half from Miller's mill, on Hinkſton's fork of Licking, a ſorrel horſe coit, one year old, a ſtar in his fore head, both hind feet white, no brand; appraiſed to 3l. Wm. McClelland.
Taken up by the ſubſcriber living in Bourbon county, a gray mare, nine years old, thirteen hands high, neither mark nor brand per- ceivable, natural pacer; appraiſed to 5l. 10s. Matthew Neely. Auguſt 2. WStp On the 26th of September a company will meet at the Crab orchard, in order to take an early ſtart thro' the Wilder- neſs the next morning with the Poſt.
Notice. To the gentlemen officers who command companies, and o- thers, that they may be ſupplied with DRUMS and FIFES, at my ſhop in Lexington, on the ſhorteſt notice. Reuben Stivers.
N O T I C E. The Diſtillers in Fayette county who fail to ſettle and pay off the reſpective ſums due from them to the United States, in con- ſequence of the exciſe law, on or before the firſt day of September next, may reſt aſſured, ſuits will then be ordered againſt them with- out reſpect to perſons. Thomas Carneal, Collector of Revenue in the 7th division of the 7th ſurvey. 3w
TAKE NOTICE, THAT by virtue of a legal pow- er under the ſeal of New Ma- drid, I am authoriſed to call all manner of perſons whatever having or holding contracts with John Francis Valois a Frenchman, agent for Mr. Gabriel Cerre of the dif- trict of New Madrid, who had for ſale (and did ſell a part of) a large quantity of Illenois lead; that I will attend at Lexington on the 20th day of Auguſt, in order to have the accounts adjusted; all claimants are like- wiſe requested to bring in their demands at that time, that I may thereby be enabled to aſcertain the amount, and ſettle the ſame. John Thomas Pacott Fontanes, Atty. in fact for Gabriel Cerre. Bourbon, July 26. 4 th ,
All perſons are forewarn- ed from contracting for, or taking an aſſignment on a bond given by James Simpſon to Chriſtopher Bry- an for the conveyance of a tract of land, in Boitecourt county; as it was given in exchange for an ob- ligation on part of ſaid Bryan to convey to ſaid Simpſon lands of a certain deſcription in Kentucky, with which he has failed to com- ply.
James Jonſon, } Ex. of John Simpſon, } || 3w James Simpſon,
James H. Stewart. Is lately returned from Philadel- phia, and has brought a NEAT Aſſortment of GROCERIES, Dry Goods, Cut- lery, Saddlery and Queen's ware, which is now opening op- poſite Meſſ. Love and Brent's Ta- vern, and will be ſold on mode- rate terms. Lexington Auguſt 2, 1793.
WANTED. A NUMBER of NAILORS, to come well recommended, who ſhal have conſtant employ and generous wages. Apply to the ſubſcriber in Lexington. THOMAS LOVE. May 24. tf
AS the ſubſcribers intend quitting their preſent line of buſineſs, will ſell the balance of their goods, either by wholeſale or retail, at the moſt re- duced prices, in order to enable them to cloſe their accounts; they requeſt all thoſe indebted to them, by bond, note or book account, to ſettle them between the date hereof and the firſt of Auguſt next, as their buſineſs will not admit of further delay. ALEX. & JAS. PARKER. June 4, 1793. tf
M O N E Y. Ready to be given for two NEGROE BOYS, one from ten to twelve years old, and the other from twelve to fourteen; to be found likely and active, and un- der good character. Enquire of the Printer. tf
William Porter, At his TAN-YARD, one mile from Frankfort, Gives CASH for green and dry HIDES He wants An APPRENTICE, Between the age of 15 and 17 who can come well recommended. CASH will also be given for green and dry HIDES, at H. M'IL- VAIN's Store in Lexington. tf
Taken up by the ſubſcriber living in Clarke county, near Mount-Sterling, a dark bay mare, about 14 hands high, big with foal, no brand perceivable, her off knee has the appearance of its being formerly broke, has a white in her face; Poſked and ap- praiſed to 5l. Zephaniah Pratt. April 15, 1793. p.
Taken up by the ſubſcri- ber on Cartwright's creek, Wash- ington county, a for el Mare, ſix years old, a ſtar in her forehead, branded appearingly W. on the near ſhoulder, thirteen hands high, appraiſed to 7-10. Samuel Vaughan. December 10, 1792. §
Taken up by the ſubſcriber, near Clear creek, Woodford county, a bay mare, 8 or 9 years old, 13 hands 3 inches high, a ſtar in her forehead, no perceivable brand; ap- praiſed to 6l. Also a brown year- ling horſe colt, with a ſtar in his forehead; appraiſed to 1l. 5s. Michael Clifford. April 6. "
Five Dollars Reward.
Run away from the ſubſcri- ber, living near Lexington, about the firſt of July laſt, GEORGE, a dark mulatto man, about 23 years old, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, briſk and aſtive, large full eyes, had on tow linen ſhirt, and and trowſers; it is likely he will paſs for a free man, and has attempted to preach; it is probable he is either lurking in the county of Logan or Green, or gone to Cumberland; to any perſon delivering him to the ſubſcriber ſhall have the above re- ward and all reaſonable charges. Will. Farrow. Auguſt 5. copit

FRANCFORT, May 1.
At one o'clock in the morning of the 28th ult. the French landed near Gustavsbu g, slidid unperceived between the advanced posts then advanced and mounted on the parapet of a battery, at which a detachment of Prussian Cannoners had been working all night, and where they were at that very moment reposing their wearied limbs.
The attack was so unexpected, that those who were not at first killed, or made prisoners, endeavored to save themselves in the neighbouring batteries; but the French pursued them so closely, that the Saxon troops, charged with the guard of the other batteries and entrenchments also yielded to the impetuosity of the assailants, in spite of all the endeavors of their officers to prevent them. The enemy then spiked up the large artillery, cohorns, &c. and took away their carriages, and also three small cannon. M. de Luken, a brave Prussian officer of artillery, was killed upon this occasion, as were also a great number of matrosses; M. de Rabe, lieutenant of artillery, and many of the privates belonging to his corps, were taken prisoners.
Such was the confusion that ensued in consequence of this nocturnal expedition, that the German peasants in the neighbourhood, drove away their cattle, &c. and the Saxons sent their baggage across the river.
The French did not lose one man; the allies being so panic struck as to be unable to fire a single cannon upon them.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 9.
CONFLAGRATION of CAPE FRANCOIS.
The importance of this melancholy event has led us to make every enquiry into its probable cause and the extent of its destructive effects. By converting with several of the unfortunate colonists already arrived here, and comparing their accounts, the following is collected:
Upon General Galbaud's arrival, the civil commissioners, being acquainted with a decree of the National Convention, precluding all proprietors in St. Domingo from an appointment to office in that colony, and knowing M. Galbaud to be a proprietor, enquired of him whether this decree was repealed; he answered that it was not. They then asked, whether at the time of his appointment, he had informed the minister of war that he had property in the colony; he said that he did not, but supposed the minister might be acquainted with the circumstance. The commissioners saw evidently that his appointment was illegal, refused to put him into office, and ordered him to return to France. He took his passage on board the Jupiter, not without holding some threatening language for the ill treatment he conceived, he had received from the commissioners. It is even said, that he declared he should go round in the Jupiter to the Mole, cause himself to be proclaimed commander in chief there, and hold his office in despite of any efforts the commissioners could make. One thing is certain, that he endeavored to exasperate the fleet against the commissioners, and this conduct, according to some, may be considered as the cause of the fatal catastrophe. The commissioners, according to others, are entirely to blame in this affair. They favored the interest of the mulattoes openly, and refused listening to the complaints of white inhabitants, who were grossly insulted by the former, and indeed, by countenancing encouraged these to commit such excesses.
Upon the whole, it appears natural, that the commissioners by a conscientious discharge of their duty, by which the free mulattoes were put on the same footing as the whites, must have galled the latter. The rational principle of civil equality, which does not admit of a distinction founded on that of colour, was opposed to and violently combated by the prejudices of the whites, who no longer feeling the partiality formerly their portion, considered the restoration of the mulattoes' rights as an invasion on their own.
This natural cause of division between the two parties, was perhaps made use of by Gen. Galbaud, to succeed in his scheme of revenging the ill treatment he had received from the commissioners. It is not altogether clear, indeed, that he was hearty in the cause of the revolution; at any rate, his well-known connection with Du mourier rendered him suspected in the eyes of many. It is well ascertained also that he headed the sailors who made the descent at the Cape, which evidently shews him to have been highly instrumental in this unwarrantable business.
Most of our informants seem to agree as to the probability of the commissioners having proclaimed pardon and freedom to the revolted slaves, and some go so far even as to aver, that this was the plan laid by the intriguing party in France which procured the appointment of these commissioners.
At a moment like the present big with the ruin and misery of thousands of the unfortunate colonists it is not surprising that mutual accusations of the deepest die should be made; from less impartial informants, when time has blunted the shaft of misery, the naked truth must be expected. Indeed it must be remarked that chief of our information at present is from one party.
Should it prove a fact, that the independence of the negroes in St. Domingo is declared, and should the nation confirm the decree, the colony is for a great lapse of time lost to the world. The vast superiority of numbers of the negroes over all other classes would render it completely theirs as soon as European aid is withdrawn.
But to the immediate sufferers now among us and those every day expected. Americans should turn their eyes and assist them according to their views and wants. The lowest computation of lives lost in the Cape on the 21st, 22d, and 23d is 4000. The fleet, there is now certain information, is bound for the Delaware.
July 11.
It has long since been furnished, that the Creek and other hostile southern Indians were instigated to hostilities against the United States by the Spanish-American government; from a late step of the Spanish commissioners it appears that something serious is intended. Their commissioners, it is confidently reported, have signified to the executive of the Union, that their court expects a compliance with certain demands of the Creeks, which they think just, and that they are determined to support the Creeks in these demands should they not be complied with.
Taking this circumstance unconnectedly, it must appear strange, that the Spanish government should dare to offer such an insult. How do our affairs with the Creeks so nearly concern them as to warrant their taking this decided part? Does it not appear like a pretext for hostility; for they surely cannot imagine that we shall crouch before their haughtinesses.
Yet how can their circumstances at home allow them to think of a war with us, in this hemisphere? Is not all this rather one effect of the combination of despots against liber-
ty? was it not settled in the councils of European despots, that the spark of liberty here should be smothered at the same time, that the fire of freedom in France which threatened thrones and their possessors, should be extinguished? a little time will unfold the whole mystery of this conspiracy of despotism; Americans should be on their guard!
July 13.
The brig Bone, Brown, of New-York, bound from Port-au-Prince to this port, was stopped and plundered on the first of June by the British privateer Joseph and Mary, Capt. David Harris, of Kingston, Jamaica; retaken on the 4th by a French 74 and carried to the Cape, from whence she sailed with the fleets on the 24th, after being released by the 74; and arrived here last Tuesday. The American schooner Cleopatra is arrived here from Corruna—The day she left it, fell in with an English ship from Liverpool, from the captain of which they received much ill usage without the least provocation. On the 20th she fell in with an English ship who not only treated them with the basest language and brutality, but dragged the supercargo on board, and while there plundered the schooner of her live stock, wines, and various other articles. The ships name was covered over with painted canvass, to prevent being known.
NEW-YORK, July 5. Extract of a letter from Belfast, April 28.
"You can have no idea of the state of times in this country; linen manufactories, and every species of business entirely knocked up; nor can I see any prospect of matters mending while this war continues. The protestants and catholics joined.—When government understood this, they of themselves relieved the latter of the grievances complained of, and the later are now satisfied, and daily returning thanks. Our volunteers dare not meet, or appear in arms now; their cannon are taken from them, and the army poured down upon us; no less than a regiment of foot here, and the neighbouring towns all full. Our patriots deserted us, and changing sides in the house of lords and commons; and in consequence of the unfortunate turn affairs have taken here, I believe if there was a dozen American ships in our harbour, they would all, in less than a month, be filled with passengers, many of them of the first respectability and property.
"Yesterday our banks quit discounting: not a guinea to be got in Dublin; and you may guess our situation—every post brings more dismal news—banks and merchants stopping every where."
DUMFRIES, July 18.
Extract of a letter from Paris to a gentleman in Philadelphia, April 3.
"You will judge, my dear friend to what height public spirit has risen in this city About 2000 young people of 14 or 15 years of age but who have not completed their 18th year, and therefore not liable to enter into the national guard came out of what is called the battalion of Children, and have been at the National Convention to present on their knees a petition to go to the frontiers at the expence of their families, swearing at the same time they would not rise until they should do justice to their demand. The members of the Convention could not restrain from tears, at the interesting sight of youth so courageously offering itself. They rushed forward to embrace these generous children, who, without changing attitude intreated the legislature immediately to pronounce their con-
currence, but seeing the assembly undetermined, the reader and orator of this affecting deputation, turning himself towards his brethren, addressed them in the words following, which were frequently interrupted by his tears.
"My companions let us go, and return dishonored to our families, for the fathers of our country judge us incapable of dying for the republic. A majestic calm succeeded all at once to this public scene, and the Convention after a short debate, decreed in the greatest silence, that the legion, called the children of the republic should hold itself in readiness to depart in eight days for the frontiers. Instantly shouts of long live the republic were heard from every corner of the hall, and more than 20,000 voices replied from without. I was there my friend, and I cannot recall the ravisihing sight, without shedding tears of joy. The mothers of these inconceivable children attended them at the passage, and weeping, congratulated them on having deserved the confidence of the republic.—The executive council hath given orders that this legion be conducted by short marches to the frontier, and that the national volunteers of Paris should go in two months to relieve from their posts these young pupils of the country, little accustomed to the fatigues of a camp. What an example for every town thro' which they will pass, and what enthusiasm they must spread on their return!"
Lexington, August 31.
At a meeting of the Democratic Society, at the State-house in Lexington on Wednesday the 28th day of August, 1793.
The Society proceeded to the election of officers when a majority of votes were in favor of John Beckenridge, Chairman; John Braford and Robert Todd, Vice Chairmen; Thomas Todd and Thomas Bodley, Clerks; Alexander M'Gregor, Treasurer; William Murray, James Hughes, James Brown, James Moore and Robert Todd, a Committee of correspondence.
ORDERED, That the corresponding committee be directed to write a Circular Letter to the Citizens of this State explanatory of the principles and objects of this Society.
Extract from the Minutes,
Todd, Thomas } C.D.S. Bodley, Thomas }
(CIRCULAR.)
To the Citizens of KENTUCKY.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
THE Democratic Society of Kentucky, are now organized and have committed to us the charge of developing to you their principles and objects.
They are impressed with the sentiment, that a Democracy by representation is the best mode of Government, which the wisdom of man hath devised, and that all just power can be derived only from the people; of consequence the people have the exclusive right of framing and altering their forms of Government. That in order to preserve the inestimable blessing of Liberty, from the open attacks of avowed tyrants, or the more insidious, tho' much more destructive machinations of ambitious and intriguing men, it behoves the people to watch over the conduct of their officers in every department of Government.
Experience has shewn, that, the hope of impunity, has tended to the encouragement of crimes, in public, even more than in private life. The man, who virtue may

not restrain from the breach of an important public trust, may be awarded by the vigilant and piercing eye of his fellow citizens. This however would be insufficient to preserve, pure and uncontaminated, the best of all possible Governments. We ought to be extremely cautious in the choice of men, who are to represent us in the exercise of the powers of Government. Their public character ought to be examined with strictness and attention, free from party or religious prejudices, and unaffected by their occupation, fortune or connections. The attempt to influence the vote of a freeman, either by the wily arts of promised favor, or by base calumny, ought to be spurned at with contempt and abhorrence.
These are, in the abstract, the principles of the Society. Their objects are to disseminate these principles, and to conciliate affectionate sentiments towards each other among their Democratic fellow citizens. That those objects may be effected, they propose not only to discuss the proceedings of Government, but to examine into the conduct of its officers in every department. They will discuss and examine with candor, but with the firmness and freedom becoming citizens, zealous for the liberties of their country.
The blotted page of history has recorded the fatal effects which the neglect of similar precautions has occasioned. Had the citizens of Athens been attentive to the conduct of their public men, the pitiful stratagem of Pisistratus would not have imposed upon his Country an odious tyranny. To recite every similar event with similar consequences would extend our letter beyond the bounds which we propose. Too numerous, indeed, are the instances, which, in former times, a like inattention presents for our instruction. What were then called Revolutions, were only a change of tyrans; or if a moment of freedom intervened,—it was, as the transient beams of the sun, between two storms. To the present age has it been reserved to witness renovating Revolutions. In America we fought not shelter, from the oppression of one tyrant, under the talons of another. The Rights of Man, the principles of a Government formed to protect those rights, and ensure to our fellow citizens, and our latest posterity, the blessings of freedom and equality, were the objects of our political deliberations.—France has since caught the glorious flame! Long had her people been deprived of the rights bestowed by their benificent Creator. At length they have arisen in their strength, and like an inundation, have, at once, swept away their Tyrants and their Gothic Structures. May success and freedom reward their merits!
Fellow Citizens, We invite you to form meetings in your several counties, to join and to correspond with the Democratic Society of Kentucky . To this Society, the members of meetings in any County of this State, formed on similar principles, will have admission. They declare the Society co-extensive with the State.
These principles and regulations we have been directed to announce to you; we doubt not that impressed with the justice and importance of those principles, you will give them your support.
Thus will you preserve the blessings of freedom and merit the gratitude of posterity.
William Murray, James Hughes, James Brown, James Moore, Robert Todd. Committee for Correspondence for the Kentucky Democratic Society.
A CIRCULAR LETTER.
The Representatives of the people believing in the doctrine of the final restoration of all things to a state of order and happiness through our Lord Jesus Christ; met in the state of Kentucky, Lincoln county, Cedar creek Meeting House, May 24, 1793, and continued by adjournment, until the 27th of the same; to all the brethren of like faith, who love order and fellowship in the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, witheth grace, mercy and peace.
BRETHREN, BELOVED in the common Saviour of sinners, we have reason to believe that the presence of the Lord was with us in our meeting, and hope that his blessing will attend our labours. The good news of the general salvation, seems greatly to gain ground; the spirit of opposition in a good degree is broken, many of the former adversaries of our holy religion seem willing to be silent, and avoid altercation on the subject, from what motive is best known to themselves.
Antichrist has long since hid himself behind the cloud of ignorance and priest craft; but the light of the everlasting Gospel will expose his deformity to public view without disguise; then shall the standard of liberty and truth be erected, and the glory of the Lord fill the whole earth. Nom. 14. 21. and the nations unite in the bond of peace; Ps 86. 9.
Mankind shall then embrace each other in their common Saviour, their Blood, their language, their customs and different forms of government shall no longer be the means of animosity and contempt of each other among them; tyrants and tyranny being chased out of the earth, slavery of every kind shall cease, and no more clank her iron chains in the hearing of the sons of LIBERTY. ALL the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto the Lord, and all kindreds of the people shall worship before him, Ps 22, 27. Every yoke of oppression shall be broken, the thunders and terrors of war will cease, the effusion of human blood shall no more glut the ambition of tyrants, nor immortalize their memories in the history of fame.—The thrones of kings shall no longer be built at the expence of the blood and wealth of the nations, but the Lord only being king, he shall be one over all the earth and his name one; the kingdoms of this world shall then become the kingdom of our Lord and of Christ and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Religion will then resume her native innocence and glory, and renounce all those ornaments with which the art of politicians and the craft of priests has disguised her, and the Saints of the Lord shall worship him each under his vine, and under his fig tree, and none make him afraid.
That those glorious ends may be effected, we exhort you to live holy, pray faithfully, love fervently, and in all things let your moderation be known unto all men the Lord is at hand; in meekness and love earnestly contend for the faith of the Gospel; use every exertion to spread the knowledge of the universal Saviour, and the love of God, among all people; pray the Lord of the harvest that he would send more labourers in the vineyard, that he would raise up useful gifts in our day, that might go forth as Lamps, and scatter light and heat in the camp of the Lord as burning coals; that they might go and return as a flash of lightning, Ezekiel 1. 13. And carry the glad tidings of salvation to all people.
We have four constituted Churches in Kentucky; about two hundred members in society; five ordained Ministers, and several
young Gifts. We have tidings well authenticated that the Universal Gospel flourishes in Europe as well as in America.
We have the happiness of informing you (that notwithstanding the many reports put into circulation of the recantation of persons who believe this most reviving truth) that NOT ONE who have ever joined us have recanted as yet, and we hope never will.
May God bless you, and keep you in perfect peace, and present you spotless before the throne of his glory with exceeding joy.
We subscribe ourselves your affectionate brethren in Gospel fellowship. Signed by order of Conference.
JOHN BAILEY, Moderator. WALKER BAYLOR, Clk.
N. B. Our next Conference will be held at McCormick's Meeting house on the Hanging fork of Dick's river, in Lincoln county, to begin on the second Friday in October 1793.
***** NOTICE is hereby given to all to whom it may concern,
THAT on the ninth day of June in the year 1786 a contract took place between Jacob Myers Sen. and a certain Samuel Ewing deceased to this effect, viz The aforesaid Samuel Ewing was to locate for the aforesaid Jacob Myers 4000 acres of land, on the waters of the Rolling fork. Myers was to pay all expences of surveying and patenting of the same, and was to convey to Ewing the one half of the land located as aforesaid.
That Samuel Ewing in his lifetime sold to me his interest in the one half of the lands aforesaid, without having obtained from Myers a deed for the same; And whereas the aforesaid Jacob Myers has for a considerable time past absconded himself from this State, without having made me a deed for the same. And I have since his departure divided the land aforesaid, as equal as possible in the presence of two disinterested men, and have given notice of the division to Thomas T. Davis his Attorney in fact and requested a conveyance, which has been refused by him, and also refused to make choice of either part of the divided premises for and in behalf of the said Jacob Myers. I do hereby give notice that I have made choice of a certain moiety of said lands, and have taken possession of the same, and do by these presents forewarn all and every person whatsoever from purchasing the land aforesaid, from the aforesaid Thomas T. Davis his Attorney in fact, or from any other person whatsoever, as I am determined to hold the possession of the same until ousted by due course of law.
Jacob Yoder. Baird's Town, August 10.
Notice.
The subscriber takes this method of informing his friends and the public, that he carries on the baking business in Lexington, opposite the Court-house, where he keeps loaf BREAD, CAKES of different kinds, and BEER. Also private ENTERTAINMENT for Man and Horse; and flatters himself to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their custom. BREAD and CAKES also for sale at Mr. ISAAC WARE's Tavern, the corner house, lately occupied by Mr. Nicholas Lewis.
Nicholas Wood, & Co. N. B. And will also attend Bourbon and Woodford courts, with BREAD CAKES and BEER.
* The subscriber wishes to purchase good cured HOPS. Lexington, August 29.
As a Court of Quarter Sessions continued and held for the County of Fayette, at the Court house in Lexington, on Tuesday the thirteenth day of June, 1793.
William Ellis, Complainant, Against
John Cobb, Thomas Carr, John Holder, Ebenezer S. Platt, Thomas Dawson, James Tompkins and Humphrey Tompkins. Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants John Cobb and Thomas Carr not having entered their appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this State; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of their next September court and answer the complainants bill, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published some Sunday at the front door of the Baptist meeting-house in the town of Lexington immediately after divine service.
A Copy Test LEVI TODD, Clk. C. Q. S. 12
Notice.
I gave two bonds to HORATIO HALL, in August 1791, amounting to about seventy pounds payable in 1792, which bonds is paid off in full and the said Hall refuses to give up said bonds. Therefore I forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bonds as I can prove payment to the full amount thereof.
Laban Shipp. August 28. 16. sw
All persons indebted to the subscriber either by bond, note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment at their Store in Bourbon, where they have on hand a neat assortment of
Merchandise, Suitable for the present and approaching season, which they will dispose of at the most reduced prices for Cash, Country Linen, Sugar, Furs, &c.
Samuel January & Co. August 23.
George Wilson, BOOT AND SHOE-MAKER, On Short Street Lexington, two doors from Mr. JAMES MORRISON's Store,
TAKES this method of informing his customers and the public in general, that he has on hand a good assortment of leather, for the purpose of carrying on the above business.—Ladies and Gentlemen who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest manner, and on the shortest notice.
** Good wages will be given to JOURNEYMEN.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Clarke county, on the waters of Summerflet, a white horse, with fleecy-bitten spots, about 10 years old, 4 feet 9 inches high, has the poll evil, branded on the left shoulder somewhat resembling this; appraised to 41.
Obediah Spradling. June 28.

GAZETTE PATRIOTIQUE.
TRANSLATED
OF the famous Prussian swains, Do you know the pretty story? How they march'd about the plains, With the Austrians for glory? How in lieu of palms erected, They have only grapes collected
Grapes, when eaten without bread, Will relax the constitution, But by glory now is fed. Not by bread—the fated Prussian: He came hither vict'ry chanting, And goes hence with hunger panting.
Frederick, the great eschew'd, Hastily, th' impending danger— But Dumourier pursu'd, O'erlook and hail'd the stranger, 'Bite the grapes no more, nor labor' 'In the vineyard of thy neighbour.'
Fear not, tho' I should be caught, Said the Prussian hero, bravely, If I escape I shall be caught, Austrians to answer gravely. 'Bite the grapes your selves, & labor' 'In the vineyard of your neighbour.'
ALA. Philad. March 10, 1793.
A N E C D O T E.
Of Mr. Orme, the historian of the War in India.
WHEN this gentleman presided in the export warehouse in Madras, one Davidson, who acted under him one day at breakfast being asked by Mr. Orme of what profession his father was? Davidson replied that he was a saddler. And pray, said Orme, why did he not bring you up a saddler? "I was always whimsical" said Davidson, "and rather chose to try my fortune as you have done, in the East-India company's service." "But pray, fir," continued he, "what profession was your father?" "My father" answered the historian, rather sharply, "was a gentleman." "And why," retorted Davidson, with great simplicity and bluntness, "did he not bring you up a gentleman."
C L E A N L I N E N
R A G S
Will be taken at the George Town Falling mill, for dressing Cloth, by CRAIG & LOGAN.
Bourbon county, to wit:
June Term, 1793. Thomas Eades, Complainant, Against James Watson, Defendant. In Chancery.
THE defendant having failed to enter his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is no inhabitant of this Commonwealth. On the motion of the complainant by Alexander K. Marshall his attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear on the first day of the next court of Quarter Sessions, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively; and published some Sunday at the front door of the Baptist Meeting-house, near Cooper's run, immediately after divine service.
A Copy. Test, Thomas Reeder, C.C.Q.S.
The subscriber requests all those indebted to him, to make immediate payment, as he can, not possibly give any further indulgence. He hopes no person of gratitude so indebted will fail to comply with this notice, as they will by so doing very much disoblige themselves as well as their humble servant. Charles Sumpson. July 26.
Taken up by the subscriber in Clark county, on the waters of Summerflet, a bay horse, about six years old, four feet eight inches high, no brand perceivable, very crooked behind; posted and appraised to 71. 10s. Elias Tolin. June 26.
Just received By the subscribers, at the STORE the corner of Main and Upper Streets, A FRESH SUPPLY OF MERCHANDISE, Which with what was on hand forms a COMPLETE Assortment of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, TIN and CROCKERY-WARE; which they are determined to sell on the most reduced prices.
Who wish to let the Store formerly occupied by PETER JANUARY & SON, and more lately by IRWIN & BRYSON.—For terms apply to the subscribers. Peter January jun. & Co.
The following Tobacco is remaining in Curd's Ware house, over two years, and will be sold if not demanded according to law:
  1790 1791 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 1799 1800   John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion John Emmerion   22 154 102 992 120 875 111 764 187 1310 112   188 1249 160 931 14 1250 112 137 134 95 135   146 1253 135 1168 149 1209 135 964 150 1246 135   152 1212 135 1077 142 1168 136 1091 142 1227 136 
Also, a white mare twelve or thirteen years old, much fleabitten, a natural pacer, thirteen and a half hands high, branded P on the off shoulder, has on a four shilling bell with an old leather collar and single buckle; appraised to 31. 6s. Joseph Ward. August 13, 1793.
N O T I C E
Is hereby given, that I forwarn all, and every person, from settling or trespassing upon any land in the state of Kentucky, and county of Fayette (when patented) entered on part of a Land-Office Treasury Warrant, number two thousand six hundred and ninety-three, issued the 18th day of February, 1780; entered at the first opening of the Surveyor's office in Kentucky, by rotation, agreeable to number, date and draught, containing 1333 acres by survey bearing date the 29th day of November, 1785; on the waters of Johnston's fork of Licking, adjoining Jacob Johnston's pre-emption on the east side. Mr. William Orear of Madison county is my agent to enter my land to the Commissioners in the county where it now lies, and to pay the tax of the same. Ambrose Walden. Virginia, Frederick county, May 7, 1793.
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Mason county at the mouth of Locust, about eight miles above the upper Blue Licks, a forrel filly two years old, shows the blood, trots natural, not broke; has a star and snip, the main hangs to the left side, branded on each buttock thus WW and on the off shoulder thus C, posted and appraised to 121. Byram Routt.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on Salt river, three miles below George M'Afee's mill, a brown horse, ten years old, four feet eight hands high, four saddle spots, a white spot on each side of his neck, another on the inside of his left thigh, a natural trotter, docked, but no brand perceivable, appraised to 71. William Adams. April the 8th.
Taken up by the subscriber in Madison county, on Otter creek, a dark chestnut sorrel mare, about five years old, about 13 hands high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock with B. but not plain, a natural trotter; appraised to 61. John Steel. May 17.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Mercer county, near the mouth of Dick's river, a black mare, 2 years old, natural trotter, branded on the near shoulder and buttock S, a star and snip, with a white spot on the off hind foot; appraised to 71. Ambrose Gordon.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Clarke county near Col. John M'Guire's, one bay Mare 7 years old, about fourteen hands high, branded on the neck, shoulder and buttock thus RS, three white feet, star and snip in the face leans to the right, appraised to 51. Thomas Stapleton. July 3.
Taken up by the subscriber living on Sinking creek, a black mare, six years old, fourteen and a half hands high, a natural trotter, has some saddle spots, branded on the near shoulder S 19, has on a four shilling bell with a double collar and single buckle; appraised to 101.
Also, a white mare twelve or thirteen years old, much fleabitten, a natural pacer, thirteen and a half hands high, branded P on the off shoulder, has on a four shilling bell with an old leather collar and single buckle; appraised to 31. 6s. Joseph Ward. August 13, 1793.
Taken up by the subscriber near the mouth of Pickman's creek a pied yearling heifer, marked with a crop off the nigh ear; appraised to 11.
Also, a brindled steer, two years old, some white in his face and under his belly, marked with a crop off the nigh ear; appraised to 11. 15s.
Also, a red steer, 2 years old, with a white face and back, marked with a crop and hole in the off ear and a slit in the nigh; appraised to 11.
Also, a brindled steer two years old, some white under his belly, marked with a crop and hole in the off ear and a slit in the nigh; appraised to 11.
Also, a pied 2 year old, steer, marked with a crop and hole in the off ear and a slit in the nigh ear; appraised to 11.
Also, a brown steer, 4 years old, branded on each cushion O marked with a crop and slit in the off ear and a crop in the nigh ear, a mottled face; appraised to 21. Adam Blakeman. May 22, 1793.
IRWIN & BRYSON, At their Store in Lexington,
HAVE just received from Philadelphia, a very large supply of fresh good Goods, suitable to the Summer and Fall season, which in addition to their former Goods, makes a very general and complete assortment of Merchandise, which they will sell on low terms for Cash or country Produce. Lexington, July 12, 1793.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions continued and held for the County of Fayette, June 14th 1793. Jeremiah Craig, Complainant, Against Thomas Liddle, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is no inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September Court of Quarter Sessions, and answer the Complainant's Bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted two months successively in the Kentucky Gazette, and published some Sunday at the front door of the Baptist Meeting-house, in the town of Lexington, immediately after Divine service. A Copy Test Levi Todd, C. C. Q. S.
All debts due me, and not discharged before the 15th of August next, will be put into the hands of a proper officer to collect. Any person inclining to pay, will find my books and papers, with me. H. Brent jun. of Lexington. Thomas Young. Mason July 10.
Scotch and Rappée SNUFF Made and sold by EDMUND PURSELL, At his SNUFF-MILL, in Baird's Town, Nelson County,
WHERE gentlemen store-keepers and others, may be supplied by the large or small quantity on lower terms than at Philadelphia or Baltimore, packed in kegs, bladders or papers of pound, half pound, 18d. and gd. papers.
Clean linen Rags will be taken in payment for snuff at the mill. * Said Snuff to be had also by the quantity, at Mr. John M'Vean's Store in Lexington.
Taken up by the subscriber Mercer county, a bay horse, eight years old, a blaze face, branded on the near shoulder and buttock (E) about fourteen hands and a half high, shod before, a natural trotter; appraised to 121. JOHN HALE.
Taken up by the subscriber, living near the forks of Elkhorn, a brown Horse, about fourteen hands and an inch high, branded on the near buttock thus SS, off hind foot white, with a black spot on his breast, a star on his forehead and snip on his nose, trots natural, appraised to 101. Carter Blanton. April 9.
Taken up by the subscriber living near Hornback's mill, Bourbon county, a sorrel Mare, thirteen and a half hands high, shod before, a small star, some saddle spots, the near hind foot white, 8 years old, had on an old shackling bell, appraised to 101. William Pari. April 25.

KENTUCKY GAZETTE EXTRA.
[NUMB. L.]
S A T U R D A Y, August 31, 1793.
[VOL. VI.]
To the august Assembly, convened the 8th of July 1793, for the patriotic purpose of resisting the Laws of the United States.
THE variety of invitations given by you to the Citizens of Kentucky, to unite in your laudable undertaking, no doubt led you to suppose, that the most unexampled concourse of people awaited your presence, to effect the entire abolition of a law so offensive to you gentlemen of the Still.
But behold the labouring mountain has really produced a birth of the most distinctive feature; your astonished fellow-citizens are presented with the result of your deliberations, which both in form and substance discovers that your talents are not confined to distillation. You have taken into your consideration and condemned to perdition a law which the wisdom of the U. States sanctified by your representatives have enacted for the common benefit of the Union. That you have a right to judge for yourselves is no more certain than that you of all men are the most unfit to judge for others. But sits how ridiculous is your present situation: after having resisted the law by every means in your power; after having called upon the members of your body, that you unimportant eight, should alone appear as the authors of the mighty uproar raised against the law.
Your fellow citizens have long been astonished and disgusted at your clamors against a law which you have converted to your benefit alone; while you affect to anticipate the most dreadful consequences, you are filling your purses with treasures not your own. —We have without reluctance submitted to an increased price on spirits distilled by you, under an impression that we are bound to contribute something to the support of the government under which we live; and as the contribution is so perfectly voluntary, we know of no other mode of taxation which in its operation would less affect us. But instead of the tax collected from the citizens, being paid into the public treasury it is as you say from patriotic motives applied to your own emolument. Be assured sagacious first, that the mass of your fellow citizens can no longer be blinded by your specious artifice, they have become convinced that under the veil of public interest, your own is the real object. Altho not an Excise officer, nor a dependent on the Federal Government, I shall take the liberty of making a few remarks on your very disinterested address.
The hackneyed objection on which you appear to ground your opposition, is the scarcity of specie in our state, arising from the want of the free navigation of the Mississippi. It is in vain you attempt to mislead your Countrymen by an assertion the falsity of which is evident to the most coinmon observer. They have been for periods in which Kentucky has been in the receipt of more specie than at present or for two years past; and every candid man will acknowledge that we are in possession of as good a market for our superfluous produce, as we could expect were our waters free to our use. You say we are the barrier to the Atlantic States: but cannot certainly mean to intimate that we do not experience the most pleasant warfare that the most timid or interested can desire. For instead of the depredations committed on us in time
of peace we now enjoy the treasures of the Union almost without the loss of a citizen. Can you be serious when lament the want of substitutes for that liquid fire, the manufacture of which you are so attached to, as to be guilty of the most daring violations of the laws of your country; and from which you derive subsistence. No, if a law could be passed prohibiting the introduction of all substitutes for your poisonous manufacture, we should see you its strongest advocates—You who have stepped forward on this occasion, unassisted either with the voice of your country or the sanction of your Fraternity, receive admonition from one of that body to which you address yourselves. Cease to perplex your country by an opposition which is founded on illeal and imaginary difficulties; when the evils which you anticipate take effect, then will be the proper time to ask for, and obtain relief; in the mean time for the benefits you receive from the government under which you live, contribute something to its support. When your fellow citizens think as you appear to do, an opposition of more dignity will rise to effect—the clamors of eight interested and obscure men, whose patriotism till now has now perhaps lain dormant, will never accomplish the repeal of a law, the result of the collected wisdom of America. A CITIZEN.
A List of LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office at Danville, which will be returned to the General Post-Office as dead Letters, if not taken away before the first day of October ensuing.
Mr. Patten Anderson Mercer county. Matthew Adams Madison near Paint Lick. James Allan Esq. Lincoln county. Capt. John Arrington, Kentucky. Thomas Bissett, Nelson county, care of W. Beall. John Budd, Jefferson county. John Batill Kentucky. John Bryant, Lincoln. John Berry, Fayette county. Stephen Brown, soldier in Capt. Bowyer's company. David Bay, Bourbon county. James Brillon, do. No. 1 Conn. Esq. Bourbon. Robert Chambers, fifteen miles from Lexington. William Campbell, Fayette. Thomas Carland, to the care of Capt. Young, Tavern-keeper, Lexington. Major William Campbell, Lincoln. Hugh Campbell Lexington. Edward Crofford, near Madison Courthouse. John Coffey, near Archer's station. Capt. Richard Chandler, Kentucky. Robert Campbell, Lexington. Moses Collier, Lincoln. John Beard, Cane run, near Lexington. Salisha Campbell, Fayette county. James Davis Lincoln. Samuel Davis, Crab-orchard. Thomas Denton, near Harrodsburg. John Dehart, Madison. James Duling near Lexington. Reuben Ewing, Lincoln. Samuel Emerson, Lincoln. Charles Gentry, Fayette, on Howard's creek. Rev. John Gano, Frankfort. James Givins, Lincoln. Isaac Givins, Lincoln. Nachaniel Hagart, Clarke county. Maj. Nicholas Helch, Green River. Thomas Hopkins, Lexington. Basil Hunt, near Lexington. James Howard, Bourbon. John Higbe, near Lexington. Wm. Hamelton, Fayette county. Wm. Hunter, Fayette county. William Jones, Madison county. John Kelly Kentucky, to the care Nath. Allen Philadelphia. Thomas Kee Crab-Orchard. John Lo-
gan Lincoln. late from James river. Armijer Lilley, Bourbon. Col. Geo. Muter. Thomas Lindsay planter, Kentucky America. James Lockett Fayette. James M'Farrin, Lincoln. Jacob Myers, Iron-works. Philip M'Cartney, to the care of capt. James Bird Bourbon. Geo. Marshall, Fayette. Col. John Miller Madison. Isaac M'Henry, at Mr. Willis Greens, Lincoln. Wm. M'Kee, care of col. Saml. M'Dowell. Joseph M'Clean, care of Mr. Taylor Lexington. James Nalle, Nelson. Robert or Alexander Oliver Mariette. Pat. O Linn, Fayette county America. Elihu Pugh, Lexington. Jas. Patterson, Bourbon. Pugh Price, Kentucky. James Parton, Madison. Robert Parks, care of John M'Near Lexington. Robert Rodes Esq. Madison. Robert Russell Esq. Fayette 2. George Robards Mercer. col. William Russell, Fayette. Stephen Rossell, Fayette. Peter Samuel, Kentucky. John Leay Fort-Hamilton, capt. Lewis's company. Benjamin or William Smith Fayette. Simon M Stockdell Fort-Washington. Hezekiah Stewart Lexington. James Tremble Woodford. James Treanor, care of Walter Taylor Inn-keeper Lexington. John Thurman Nelson county, on Green-River. Mrs. Thompson, near Henry French's Mercer county. Samuel Tagart Lexington. Ratcliff Thompson Green-River, pitman's creek. John Vance, care of col. Robert Patterson Lexington. John Watkins Esq. Woodford. Ryland Wilkinson, sergeant capt. Winton's company Celah Wilson Fayette. Enoch Wing Mariette. capt. Robt. Wilson Fayette. Mrs. Sally Woodfolk Fayette. Barnabas Wing Fayette. William Willis ditto. capt. James Wilson May's Lick. Wm. Whittington Woodford. John Young ditto.
Tho. Barbée P. M. Taken up by the subscriber in Clarke county, near Mount-Sterling, two Mares, a bay and a black; the bay mare is about 13 hands and a half high, judged to be 18 or 20 years old, branded on the near shoulder thus 3, and on the near buttock with something not perceivable but supposed to be the same that is on the shoulder; she has a star in her forehead. The black mare is about 13 hands 3 inches high, about 12 years old, no brand perceivable; has a scar on her off side that appears as tho' it has formerly been hurt by carrying salt, she has some white on her near fore foot, has a small bell on, and appears to be distemper'd. The bay mare is potted and appraised to forty shillings, and the black to twenty.
Major Kingo. June 24, 1793. Taken up by the subscriber two miles and a half from Miller's mill, on Hington's fork of Licking, a sorrel Horse Colt, one year old, a star in its forehead, both hind feet white, no brand; appraised to 3l.
James Senduskey. Taken up by the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, upon the main road between Miller's mills and the Blue Licks, a bay horse, about twelve hands and a half high, has a blaze face, and his near hind foot white, branded on the near shoulder I and a bit cut off his near ear; appraised to 3l. John Davison. June 1, 1793.
WILLIAM HUGHES & Co. Have lately removed their Store from the corner of main and cross streets in this town into the house lately occupied by Mr. David Humphreys and next door to Mr. Andrew Holmes; And are now opening a fresh supply of
G O O D S, Which added to the former, will make a handsome assortment; amongst which are, a quantity of 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. nails, which they will sell on the lowest terms for cash.—They have established a nail factory in this place, and can furnish any kind of nails or brads on the shortest notice. Lexington, July 27 1793.
Wanted, An Apprentice to the Tanning and currying business; a lad of about 16 years old, who can come well recommended, will be taken, and none other need apply to the subscriber, living 14 miles from Lexington, on the road to the mouth of Hickman. tf Jonas Davinport.
Five Dollars reward. RUN away from the subscriber, on the nineteenth of this inst. a mulatto woman, by name ROSE, of rather a small size, about thirty years of age, a good countenance, her shoulders shews evident marks of a whipping; she will no doubt try to pass for a free woman and get off to some distant place. Any person securing her in any jail, or bringing her to me, on South Elk-horn, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
Robert Parker. July 25. tf
Taken up by the subscriber living in Bourbon county, on Hington, near Miller's Mills, a black, has a large star and snip, his two hind feet white, branded on the near shoulder thus O, about 7 or 8 years old, about 14 hands high, and shod before; Appraised to 10l.
Also, a black has a small star and his off hind foot white, branded on the near shoulder O, about thirteen hands and a half high, about 4 years old next spring Appraised to 7l.
William Stewart. December 15. 1792. p.
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Clarke county on the head waters of Hington, about four miles from Mount-sterling, a sorrel mare about seven or eight years old and thirteen hands one inch high, mixed with white hairs about the head, one saddle spot, neither docked nor branded, appraised to 4l.
James Magill. April 37.
** A letter to Mr. JOHN YOUNG, from his brother-in-law, the Rev. John Craig, (lately from Ireland, now in Philadelphia) is in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Rankin near Lexington.
A large Company will meet at the Crab-orchard the 14th of September, in order to start early next morning thro' the Wilderness.

District of Virginia, Richmond, Supervisor's Office, March 26, 1793.
THAT there may be no longer pretexts for relaxations in the requisites of the revenue laws of the United States, which impose duties on spirits distilled, and stills employed in distilling spirits within the same, this timely opportunity is taken of reminding all owners and possessors of stills which are taxed by the capacity, in this district, that the new year will commence on the first day of July next; that the duties and alternatives still remain unaltered; that, as preparatory to the business of the year, every owner and possessor of any such still or stills, is required, between the last of May and the first of July, that is to say, in all June, under a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars, one half to the use of the United States, the other half to the use of the informer, to make entry thereof, at the office of inspection established in his or her county, describing the same, and the capacity thereof; specifying the place where situated, and the person in whose possession; declaring also for what purpose intended, as whether for sale, or use in distilling. And if it shall be the choice of any person so making entry, to distil by monthly license, or to pay by the gallon of spirits distilled, he or she is to notify such choice by writing under his or her hand, left at the office of inspection at the time of entry, and upon failure so to notify, such still or stills, if used at all, will be charged at the yearly duty, which will accordingly be collected from the person making such entry, or from some one or more other person or persons, who shall then, or subsequently, own or possess the same, or on whose land the employment thereof, shall be, from the first of July, 1793, to the 30th of June, 1794, inclusive; the third section of the act of May 8th, 1792, giving that combination of securities for the payment of the duty, with this exception as to the owner of the land where employed, that if the person using such still or stills, be a bona fide tenant for a term of, not less than one year, or during the whole time of working the same, shall be a trespasser or intruder, the proprietor of the land, upon shewing either to be the case, will stand exonerated from the duty. And as a further security, every still being identified by the marks and numbers legally placed thereon, the duty operates as a specific lien on the same, and any purchaser, even after the expiration of the year, will hold it subject to be taken for any unpaid duties of a preceeding year. To avoid inconvenience to purchasers while this security is held for the public, it will be proper for every holder of a still, upon the duties arising thereon within the year being fully paid, to take from the officer a certificate to that effect, which may pass therewith to any future holder.
And it is also required that every person who shall, after the commencement of the year afore described being a resident of a county, procure a still or stills, or removing into the county, shall bring therein a still or stills, shall, within thirty days after such procuring or removal, and before he or she shall begin to use the same, make entry thereof in manner and under the like penalty as before mentioned; and in case of removal shall further specify the place from whence the same shall have been brought.
It is presumed that the several rates of duty are already understood, as well as the terms on which they are to be chosen, but as this publication is meant to remove all grounds for pleas of ignorance, they are here stated as follow:-
The yearly duty is 54 cents for every gallon of the capacity of each still. The monthly duty is 10 cents on the like capacity.
The duty by the gallon of spirits distilled, is 7 cents for every gallon so distilled, subject to a deduction of 2 gallons in every hundred, for leakage.
Where the yearly duty is paid it will be collected in moieties, twenty-seven cents after the thirty-first of December, and twenty-seven cents after the thirtieth of June in each year.
Where the monthly duty is chosen, the election made at the first entry, governs, as to the still to which it relates, throughout the year, and licenses will be issued for one or more months compleat, from time to time, as the holder shall require them. For distilling out of the time for which a license shall be granted, the penalty is two hundred dollars, one half to the use of the United States, the other half to the use of the informer, and the yearly, instead of the monthly duty, is also to be paid.
Where the duty by the gallon of spirits is chosen, the first election, in like manner governs throughout the year, and at each half-yearly collection the person availing himself of this alternative must, according to the twenty-fourth section of the act of the third March, 1791, produce to the collector a book, in which he or she shall have entered, or caused to be entered, the quantities of spirits distilled from the still or stills to which the book shall relate, from day to day, during the employment thereof, and the quantity from time to time sold or otherwise disposed of, and to whom and when; and shall also declare, the quantity then remaining on hand; this book is to be verified on oath or affirmation to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person claiming the benefit of the alternative; provided that if the entries shall have been made by any person other than the proprietor, a like oath or affirmation shall be made by such person. From a supposition that many distillers were imperfectly informed as to the requisites of this part of the law, the collectors have heretofore in many instances, relaxed in requiring as accurate accounts as the law directs; but as this plea, cannot, in future, be a just one, such relaxations will no longer be admitted, and the consequence of not rendering a legal account, will, inevitably, be the payment of the yearly duty.
All good citizens of this district must bear witness of the attention which has been given to make the laws, in the early stages of the revenue business, generally known, and to prevent the infliction of penalties not wilfully incurred; and all will agree that laws, particularly of this nature, not strictly enforced, become partial burthens; none will therefore now expect a continuance of such relaxations, as expose the public to frauds from those who may be inclined to practise them.
For more full information how distillers are to act in making their entries, and for securing the alternatives allowed, several forms are hereto annexed.
EDWARD CARRINGTON, Supervisor of the District of Virginia.
Form of an entry of a Still as required from every owner and possessor in the month of June
County of _____ District of Virginia, the _____ 179
I, A. B. of the town of _____ in the county of _____ and district of Virginia, distiller, do hereby make entry, at the office of inspection, No. _____ in the _____ division of the _____ survey, in the said district, of a Still * owned by C. D. of _____ (or by myself as the case may be) now in my possession at _____, marked _____ of the capacity of _____, intended for _____
A. B. Distiller. To E. F. Collector of the Revenue in the _____ division
of the _____ survey, in the District of Virginia.
* When the owner makes entry of a Still in the possession of another, the language is to be varied accordingly: the officer will keep the entries of both owner and possessor, as his vouchers, but will insert the Still but once in his book.
Form of an Entry of a Still removed from one County to another after the 30th of June.
County of _____ District of Virginia the _____ 179
I, A. B. of the town of _____ in the county of _____ and district of Virginia, distiller, do hereby make entry, at the office of inspection, No. _____ in the _____ division of the _____ survey in the said district, of a Still * owned by C. D. of _____ (or by myself as the case may be) now in my possession at _____, marked _____ of the capacity of _____, intended for _____ which Still was removed into the said county of _____ on the _____ day of _____ from the county of _____ in the _____ division of the _____ survey of the district of _____
A. B. Distiller.
To E. F. Collector of the Revenue, in the _____ division of the _____ survey in the district of Virginia.
* Here the same note as above.
Form of Notice of the distiller's election to pay the monthly duty on the capacity of the Still.
THESE are to make known to you, that I, A. B. possessor of a Still, marked _____ and numbered _____, of the capacity of _____ at this time erected in the county of _____, in the division of the _____ survey, in the district of Virginia, and owned by C. D. of _____, in the county of _____ (or by myself, as the case may be) do hereby make my election to pay the revenue, which may or shall accrue to the United States in consequence of the working or employment of the said Still, upon every gallon of the capacity thereof, during one month, in which I intend to work or employ the same; to commence on the _____ day of _____ next and end on the _____ day of _____ next, for which term of time I desire a license. Witness my hand, this _____ day of _____, 179
A. B.
To E. F. Collector of the revenue for the _____ division of the _____ survey in the District of Virginia.
Form of a notice of the Distiller's election to pay the duty on the gallon of Spirits distilled.
THESE are to make known to you, that I, A. B. possessor of a Still marked _____, and numbered _____, of the capacity of _____ at this time erected at _____ in the county of _____, in the division of the _____ survey, in the district of Virginia and owned by C. D. of _____ (or by myself, as the case may be) do hereby make my election to pay the revenue which may or shall accrue to the United States, in consequence of the working or employment of the said Still, upon every gallon of spirits which shall be distilled therein, during _____ months, in which I intend to work or employ the same, to commence the _____ day of _____ next, and to end on the _____ day of _____ next. Witness my hand, this _____ day of _____, 179
A. B.
To E. F. Collector of the Revenue for the _____ division of the _____ survey, in the district of Virginia.
Form of an account to be kept by a distiller who pays by the gallon of spirits distilled.
Account of Spirits distilled from domestic materials, and sold or disposed of by A. B. from one Still, marked I. D. S. I. V. belonging to the said A. B. situated, at his plantation in the first division of the first survey in the district of Virginia.
   When distilled, sold or disposed of. Quantities distilled in gallons. To whom sold or disposed of. Quantities sold or disposed of in gall.     1791, July 1, 40 Samuel Jones, 20   5, 100 None, 0   10, 0 John Thomas, 60   December 31, None,   Total quantity sold or disposed of 80   On hand January 1st 1792, 60   140 Total quantity distilled, 140  
NOTE.—The first and last day of each half year must be expressed, in order that the oath may comprehend the whole period.
January 1st, 179
A. B. Distiller.
I, A. B. of the county of _____, do swear (or if of a religious denomination scrupulous of oaths, do solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm and declare) that the book (or copy of the book as may be) now by me produced and shown, doth contain, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true entries made in the said book at their respective dates, of all the spirits distilled from the still therein referred to, from the first of July to the thirty-first of December, 1791, both days inclusive, amounting to one hundred and forty gallons and also of the disposition thereof, and further that there are sixty gallons of the said spirits now remaining on hand.
A. B.
Sworn (or affirmed as the case may be) the _____ day of _____ 179 before me, E. F. Collector of the Revenue.
Estimate of Duties.
   Galls. Qts. Dols. Cts.     Distilled as above 140 0   Deduct 2 per cent for leakage, 2 3   Duties on 137 1 at 7 cents, 9 60 2/3  
E. F. Collector.
If two or more stills which have been entered to pay by the gallon, are employed together in distilling the same spirits, they must all be described in the head of one and the same account.