The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-07-30 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMB. XLVI.]
S A T U R D A Y, JULY 30, 1796.
[VOL. IX.]
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator. Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P.S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO. CARNEAL.
Logan county, April court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Irwin, Complainant.
Elizabeth Montgomery, William Montgomery, Margaret Montgomery and John De Foss Montgomery, heirs and representatives of John Montgomery deceased. Defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendants not having entered their appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court that they are no inhabitants of this state—therefore (on motion of the complainant,) it is ordered that they appear on the fourth Tuesday in September next, and answer the bill of the complainant—that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, published at the door of Presbyterian meeting house in the town of Lexington, some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house of this county.
(A Copy.) Teste BGE SAM. CALDWELL, Clk.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Fayette county, a gray Horse, four years old, about fourteen hands high, trots natural, stood all round, branded nearly thus Z on the right shoulder, and on the near shoulder C. Appraised to 131. 12s.
May 7, 1796. JOHN GARDNER.
Notice.—I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, at the mouth of Locust creek, formerly called Turtle creek, at the house of Joseph Wells, on Tuesday the 23d day of August next, in order to perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses, respecting the cession in an entry of one thousand acres of land made in my name, beginning at the mouth of said creek, 500 of which is above, and 500 below the mouth of said creek, on the Ohio river; and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. All persons concerned, are requested to attend to the above notice.
July 28, 1796. JOHN HEDGES.
M'COON & CASTLEMAN, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW OPENING, At their STORE, second door below the sign of the Buffalo, a large & general Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods and Groceries of all kinds; Which they are determined to sell low for CASH HIDES and Country LINEN.
Lexington, August 10, 1795
LONDON, May 2.
Mr. de Brissui, who commands a division of the royal army of Brittany, in the department of Ille et Vilaine, having intelligence that the Republicans had assembled a corps of 2000 men between Fougères & Rennes, with a view of attacking him, surprised them in their camp, at the head of 1500 men, killed 500 men and took all their baggage and field equipage.
Letters from Rouen of a very recent date, state, that the French government withdraws all the troops of the line from the department of the lower Seine, and replaces them with national guards. The former are ordered to the environs of Paris, where a considerable force is now assembling. This seems to indicate, that the Directory does not think itself secure of the good disposition of the capital.
May 3.
The Hamburg mail of the 26th ult. has arrived this day, at noon. Hostilities have not recommenced on the Rhine, nor is the stipulated notice of ten days between the parties known to have been given; but a letter from Frankfort of the 19th says, — “We have heard from Spires, that two French columns amounting to 20,000 men, with a numerous artillery, are on their march partly by Landau and partly by Germersheim. The head-quarters of the Imperial army of the upper Rhine are at Spires, for the lake of its neighborhood to Landau, where the French have received great reinforcements; these latter are also much strengthened about Deux Ponts. The contingent of the elector of Saxony, is arrived at at Kreutnach; and great numbers of Imperial troops are approaching the Hunsfdruck.
“Some French deserters, who have reached Lautern, report that the army of the upper Rhine has actually received orders, and made dispositions for an attack.”
May 13.
On the Rhine there is circulating a printed copy in French, of Mr. Wickham's note, M. Bartheleni's answer, and the observations of the British cabinet upon that answer. To these official papers, remarks are annexed throwing the blame of the continuance of the war upon France; recounting the resources of England; & accusing the French government of entertaining no will to put an end to the war.
The Empress of Russia has declared in a note to the Swedish government, that the principal motive of her refusal to receive the communication of the Swedish ambassador, appointed to notify the marriage of his monarch, was the unfriendly conduct of the Regent, who had formed a close alliance with the French—with the very men who had raised a monument to the memory of the wretch who had assassinated the late king of Sweden. The Empress observed, that the object of such an alliance was well known, that it was notorious that the Regent had received from the French a sum of money, to be employed in fitting out armaments; and that a treaty was actually on foot for the express purpose of attacking Russia.
A letter from Laval, of the 26th ult. states the Chouans to be in force, & more daring than ever. A body of 4 or 5000 of them lately attacked and captured a convoy of provisions, &c. on the bridge of Le Corbinete; the next day they surrounded a body of republican
troops, of whom they killed near 60 grenadiers, and took the rest. In the neighborhood of Graves they also cut in pieces a foraging party of 80 men.
A letter from Gibraltar, dated March 31, states, that the tailors of the French fleet in the bay of Cadiz, are so mutinous, that they continue to murder each other daily, and that the harbor is covered with dead bodies. Their having been cheated out of their prize money is the cause assigned.
On the 18th ult. two ships failed the Scheldt to answer: they are the first that have failed up up the Scheldt since the opening of that river.
DUBLIN, May 4.
Our last letters from London advise, that an order had been issued by the admiralty, for an immediate levy of 5000 seamen, by impress or otherwise. This pre-emptory order is said to be the consequence of communications made by the last Corunna mail, that determinations hostile to Britain had taken place in the cabinet of his Catholic majesty.
They write from Alicante, that if the threatening war between Russia and the Porte, actually takes place, a fleet of twenty ships of the line will sail from Carthagena, to second the operations of the Turkish squadrons in the Black Sea.
Should the above dreadful event come to pass, which from the present prospect of affairs it is highly probable, we must, of course take part with our ally the Empress of Russia, a circumstance that must render a rupture with Spain inevitable.
There was a report circulated last night of the French having taken possession of Genoa. We do not believe that any intelligence, of such an event having occurred, has been received; but that the French can and that they will make themselves masters of genoa, we have every reason to believe.
BOSTON, June 27.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability belonging to this town, now in Paris, dated April 11.
“Wonderful to relate, you may purchase bills in Paris on any part of the world (where exchange is negotiated) from 7 to 18 per cent. discount, I shall leave you to guess how it happens, that in this time of distress, France has the exchange in her favor against every power in the world; and telling the neutral powers she can do without them—provisions are cheaper in any part of France, but especially in Paris, than in any other part of Europe. They are indeed “a wonderful people”—can do perfectly well without the rest of the world—have proved they can live without foreign trade—and appear as proud of the discovery, as a boy who has solved a difficult problem.”
NEW-YORK, June 22.
COMMUNICATION.
Much has been said in the newspapers about the DESIGN of the President Washington, to quit the helm of state on the 4th of March next! A correspondent, who has known him intimately well from his coming of age to the present hour, desires us to say, that “the President never will RESIGN,” even if he should be elected from four years to four years, for twenty
years to come! He, over and above the late British treaty, has done much to make us an honest, independent, prosperous people! But still there is more yet to be done; and therefore, should the people think fit to choose him, he will, for the public good, continue on;—“Nil actum reputans, si quid superesset agendum.”
PORTSMOUTH, (N.H.) June 30, IMPORTANT!
Arrived here the brig Dolphin, capt. Aaron Wingate, in 15 days from Port Dauphin, two French gentlemen came passengers with him, one of whom arrived in the French fleet which left France about two months past, consisting of 3 ships of the line, 6 frigates and four corvettes, having on board 1000 fresh troops, 15000 stand of arms, and a great supply of ammunition and military stores. At the Cape all was quiet, no appearance of further insurrections.—The negroes have returned to their work, as the French Directory have decreed, that the blacks should receive one-quarter part of the produce of all their labour.—The mulatto gen. Villatte, who headed the late rebellion at Cape Francois, was taken, with 40 of his accomplices, and are confined as prisoners on board one of the ships to be sent to France for trial.
The gentleman from France is a person of genteel deportment and discovers a knowledge of men and measures, which may eventually prove too alarming to these states. He came out with the above-mentioned fleet and took passage in the first vessel bound to these states, and was using every possible expeditions to reach Philadelphia.
He reports that the whole republic of France resents the conduct of the American congress in making a shameful and derogatory treaty with Britain, which so interfered with the existing treaty between France and America, that the alliance, which was founded in torrents of blood, and for the preservation of the liberties of the U.S. procured and defended by the aid of the French armies & navies, would (it was feared) soon be at an end. An American in France is treated with enmity and contempt, as inimical to the rights of man, and all familiarity with them had ceased. Our national faith is despised, and the whole people are united in a full belief that the greater part of the American government are under British influence, or they never could have refused the proffered terms of a most honorable commercial connection with France, to a treaty with England, which appears with every humiliating circumstance of abject petitioners and addulating sycophants—They consider this dereliction of their French protectors as owing to a supposition, that they would become a conquered people to the powerful combination then against them.—But the present day has so changed the face of their politics they by the success of French bravery all their opponents seem evaporated in fumo: All internal commotions have subsided, & universal tranquillity prevailed throughout the whole kingdom of France. He says, the late treaty with Britain is esteemed more prejudicial to them than all the distressing events of the present war, and for political reasons they acquiesce with seeming indifference to its effects; but it is feared our peace and neutrality will soon be interrupted by the present vigilant directory, which may too suddenly adopt some des-

live measures, to punish America for her ingratitude.
The people's confidence was daily increasing, and arbitrary matters had disappeared. Provisions, and every necessary of life were cheaper than in America, and in great plenty; a stranger among them, would scarce imagine that they were at war.
WHITSETOWN, June 22.
A gentleman from below, informs us, that a large body of land, near Catskill Landing; on the North River, lately sunk sixty feet below its original surface. The cause of its sinking or the damage sustained, we could not learn.
NEW-YORK, July 4.
Yesterday the ship Chatham, Capt. Sammis, was wasted into port towards evening, in 62 days from London, and 49 from Portsmouth. We were favored with the Star, a ministerial paper, of May 12, received at Portsmouth on the day they sailed from thence, viz. May 16—This account states, that the king of Sardinia in consequence of the two defeats by the French, in which three of his principal fortresses surrendered to the victors, was under the necessity of sending one of his principal ministers to Paris to beg a Peace,
PHILADELPHIA, June 23.
By the Schooner Renwic, capt Hunt, 17 days from Barbadoes, we have received the following particulars from captain Wyatt St. Barbe, of the ship Enterprize, belonging to Willeslet:
The ship Enterprize arrived here from Teneriffe about the 15th of April, with British troops on board this ship was taken on her passage from Hamburg to Surinam, close to Teneriffe by the British transport Isabella, commanded by Charles Potter, and carried into Teneriffe, where the transport was condemned as unfit to proceed to sea: the particulars of the capture are as follows. At the time captain Barbe first saw the Isabella, she appeared to be in distress, which was absolutely the case, both pumps were going, and her ensign hoisted union down: being far to leeward, the Enterprize might have avoided speaking with her but for the cause of humanity. Captain S. Barbe rendered the Isabella every assistance in his power, and by his exertions has saved near 300 of his Britannic majesty's subjects, soldiers, sailors, &c. who immediately brought her to Barbadoes, where she was libelled in the high court of Admiralty, as Dutch, French or American property.
June 24.
COMMUNICATION.
It has been published in some papers at the seat of government, & repeated in a number of country papers, that congress have appropriated during their last session, the sum of about eighty thousand dollars to carry the British treaty into effect. Many have, no doubt been led to believe from this publication, that this sum of eighty thousand dollars was all that was wanted to fulfil the stipulations of the contract. This is a mistake, this sum is only for the payment of agents and the purchase of the books, &c. necessary to put the business in train. It is no more sufficient for the execution of the contract, than the amount of a year's clerkhire, and the price of a day book, journal and ledger would be sufficient to enable a merchant to enter upon extensive commercial affairs, on the solid basis of capital. The United States will have a few millions to pay before they have done with the treaty, and the sum must be paid. Let then the people when called on for taxes to this enormous amount, not blame their immediate representatives, who are constitutionally obliged to originate the tax; let them look to those who have made it necessary.
July 9.
Capt Hughes of the Brig Enter-
prize, arrived at New-York, last Monday, in 17 days from Fort Dauphin, informs, "that he failed in company with 4 Spanish men of war bound to the Havanna; and also that the French took possession of Fort Dauphin on the 14th ult.
The Ship Hope, Captain Ceward of Philadelphia from Baltimore to Port au Prince, was taken by a French Privateer, and sent into Legane.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Paris to his friend in New-York dated 18th of April, 1796, received by the Chatham from Falmouth.
"I cannot omit circumstances of the most curious kind. Yesterday I ascended the Telegraph in this city two hundred and ninety three steps; within a few minutes orders were received to inform the Citizens of Lille, one hundred and fifty miles from Paris, that all was well and nothing new, on which a man gave motion to the machine, and in seventeen minutes an answer was returned and announced by the said Telegraph; the atmosphere was dull and heavy, or an answer would have been returned in less time."
CINCINNATI, July 16.
Extract of a letter from an officer at Greenville, to his friend in this Town, dated 7th July, 1796, at 11 o'clock, P. M.
"General Wilkinson arrived here late this evening from Roche de Bout, via Fort Wayne—he left Col. Hamtramck with five hundred men, three months provisions, all our field artillery, ordnance, and military stores in an intrenched Camp, on the ground formerly occupied by Mc. Kee within half a mile of Fort Miami. An express from Col. Hamtramck arrived half an hour before the General, with a letter from Col. England (the British Commandant) informing General Wilkinson that he had received final orders to surrender the post under his Command.—Col. Hamtramck had orders previous to General Wilkinson's leaving him; and by this time has actual possession of Fort Miami.—Captain Porter with seventy men is detached, and ordered to enter Detroit, where the National Flag is now flying on its Ramparts."
"This desirable event has been accomplished without grievous expence or bloodshed; owing in a great measure to the wise and prudent measures adopted by our beloved President, nor ought the dignified behaviour of Major Campbell be forgot, when that Officer was menaced at Fort Miami, in August one thousand and ninety-four; but by a wise conduct prevented the effusion of human blood equally advantageous to both nations."
Lexington, July 30.
Simeon De Witt, esq. of Albany, we hear, has not accepted the appointment of surveyor general of the United States.
[Pittsburgh Gaz. July 16.
An intercepted Letter.
MR. BRADFORD:
AS the following letter was intended in part for the public eye, perhaps it would suit the public as well, to see the whole of it. As the public spirited candidate however, did not wish the whole letter shown, I thought it improper to give his name. What a consoling reflection is it, that so great is the patriotism of our citizens, that whenever an office is likely to be vacant, let that be ever so dignified or difficult, or let the qualifications requisite to its execution, be ever so great or uncommon, still there are ready, scores of patriotic citizens, of all professions, trades, & occupations; of all pursuits, whether civil, military, or divine; of all orders and conditions, down to the obscure, simple, and unlettered yeoman; who are all supplicating to devote themselves to the PUBLIC GOOD.
A SUBSCRIBER.
"DEAR SIR: July 12th 1796.
"This comes to let you know that we are all in the land of the living, thanks bee to god for all his mercies, hoping these few lines will find you in the same. There is no news on S— worth relating. You will be surprised to hear that I have been prevailed on to serve as a member to congress. All my friends pressed me so hard, that I was obliged at last to consent tho' it will injure my concerns very much. Indeed I could not get over their strong arguments; for they told me, I could not deny, but I as as fitten a parson as some that offered, and had as good learning, and was as well beliked in our parts. This is all true, but you know I had much rather stay at home, if my country could do without my services.] But between you and me, I know no more about the affairs they do in congress than I do about latin. What first put it into my head was, that I heard curnel —s should have said, that the members in congress paid themselves six dollars a day, and also drew six dollars for every twenty miles from where they lived to Philadelphia and back again. I got our school master last saturday to count up how much my pay would come to and he brought me an account of what he said our members pay was last session, and he supposed I ought to make as much. His account is as follows.
  "Genl. Washington Dr.   "to the Hon'ble. Mr. —   "To serving from 1st. Dec. (new style) to 1st. June—say 182 days, at 6 dollars per diem 1092 dollars, equal to   "To traveling 1600 miles £327-12 144-0   £471-12   (Feriages excluded.)
"Now, if there is no mistake in this business, I shall at least save myself:—You understand me. As to the expence of travelling, you know that nothing. I can take a pack-horse well loaded, and from a former count kept by me, I shall spend a farthing more than £5. 4. 9. When I get there, I can sell my horses, for a good price, and when they are done with me in congress, I can buy a pony for £12. which will do to carry me home.
  "Expences going £5. 14. 9.   "Coming - - - 5. 14. 9.   "Pony - - - - 12. 
£23. 8. 8. if I have added upright.
"I cant find out exactly what it will cost me in Philadelphia; but I can certainly make out on 3s. a day—then 182 days at 3s. a day, the master says is £27. 6. 0.
23. 8. 8.
£50. 14. 8. is the total amount of every outlaying:—then subtract that from the £471. 12. and the balance is £421. 18. 4. which will be clear gains.
"Besides all this, I am told there is a place at congress called a bank, where the members may go and trade at, and make money very fast. If this is true, my £421. 18. 4. shall be idle; and if it is not true I can lay it out in goods and can make something very clever that way. For instance, after I get in, they cant get me out again for two years; and they tell me I can double my money every year. Twice £421. 18. 4. is £843. 16. 8. & twice that sum is £1687. 13. 4. which is more (by 2000s) than ever I thought Tom I should make in my life (I mean in a honest way.) And I intend if it is not all a joak to take you and cozyn dick into partnership with me.
As the other Kandedates are all sending a heap of letters into our parts persuading people I expect to vote for them, I think it would be well for me to send some letters too, and if before I can get any wrote and sent to you, the people in your parts should dispute your word, and last about it and say I am only making fun about letting up for congress, you may show them enough of this epistle to convince them I am in earnest, but for gods
sake take care you do not let them read farther than the place marked thus]. "Your loving friend
"and relation till death.
"To misfer
"N. B. Your old sweetheart has lately happened to a bad accident, she has broke her leg over T—S—s shin.
P. S. If you can get it for me I would be glad you would send me the fedil constitution. I never seen it, tho' have heard much about it.
P. S. As I am determined now to be in a public way, if I cant get going to congress, I intend to offer for the assembly next year, for perhaps that may be a good place to turn a penny. Yours, &c."
Boston Thursday, (P. M.) June 30.
In addition to the truly important news detailed in this Extra Chronicle, we can mention, on the authority of Paris accounts, that the King of Sardinia had quitted Piedmont, and gone to Venice—That a member of the Senate of Hamburg, had arrived in Paris, to settle the difference with France—That there had arrived at Basle, a new Agent from England, charged to renew the Negotiations with the Republic—That a negotiation was going on between the Directory and the Spanish Minister, for restoring to Spain its territory in St. Domingo, & giving Louisiana in exchange—That Pichegru had departed for Strasburgh, from thence he goes to Arbois, & then to Stockholm, and that Sir Sidney Smith had arrived at Paris with two other English officers, and were conducted to the abbaye prison.
Upon the whole, it appears, that the campaign on the Rhine was to be opened the 2d of May, no doubt something very decisive has taken place before this; as to the campaign in Italy, it scarcely commenced, e'er it was finished. Never was victory more brilliant. Caira!
From the New-Bedford Medley.
The following particulars of the Extraordinary Occurrence at the Vineyard, mentioned in the Medley of the tenth inst were received by a gentleman in this town, from his Correspondent there, in a letter dated
"Chilmark, June 20, 1796,
"In your last you wished me to transmit to you a circumstantial account of nature's freak at the roaring brook—immediately on the receipt of your letter, I went to examine the premises, but not having the necessary apparatus, I could not ascertain with precision the exact quantum of sunken land, or the altitude of the cliff previous to its falling—its area perhaps might measure one and a half acres, including about 100 rods in front of the sunken land, elevated or forced up by the impetuous of the falling body.—Its [the elevated lands] greatest height next to the water measuring a perpendicular direction about 15 feet, and its mean width seven rods; this appears to be a body of clay intermixed with sand, which lay on the shore, and stones of various sizes; the whole of which I believe to be below high water mark, or below where high water mark once was: it descends gradually from its summit (which is next the water) until it forms a junction with the above mentioned sunken land—which also descends in a similar manner; and where the two parts unite there is a small pond of water 3 feet deep, 6 or 8 wide and 20 or 30 long, probably rain water. The cliff consisted principally of clay; in some places it is nearly horizontal, in others tending more to the perpendicular, but in general forming a gradual descent.—I observed in each body of clay, apertures running various directions and of various depths.—I cannot account for some of phenomena above-mentioned, nor attempt to give a philosophical ratio for them."

On Tuesday last, died in childhood, aged 33, SARAH, the wife of the Rev. Moses BLEDSOE, near this town. Her family, her friends and her neighbours, weep with unaffected sorrow: but the same amiable and christian qualities which have rendered the loss of her so afflictive, cheer them with the hope of seeing her again in a circle of more extensive usefulness at the resurrection of the just.
STATE PAPER.
RUSSIA AND SWEDEN.
The following is the official note presented, on the 1st of Last March, by Baron Budberg, the Russian charge d'affairs at Stockholm, to Baron Schwerin, the intended, Swedish envoy to the court of Petersburg, on the the reasons of his not being admitted by the empress of Russia — This note which is in circulation among the best informed circles on the continent, altho it is suppressed from being published, has been communicated to us by a foreign minister, and we can vouch its authenticity.
The empress having ordered count Osterman to inform the Swedish ambassador, that the mission of Baron Schwerin was not agreeable to her imperial majesty, and would not be accepted, the charge d'affairs (Baron Budberg) is directed to declare, that the motive of this refusal proceeds both from the unfriendly conduct of the duke regent, and the principles of his political system with respect to Russia. These principles and conduct, openly violate the ties of alliance, friendship and good neighbourhood which originally introduced millions of that nature; and the like missions are not usual between courts, which either are not united by such ties, or at least, do not choose to cultivate them, and to perform the duties they impose. — The Swedish court has placed itself in this situation towards the court of Russia, since the period when the duke of Sudermania, who directs the affairs of government, not satisfied with having rendered himself guilty of formal misconduct towards her imperial majesty, by endeavouring to deceive her by means of insidious and delusive overtures and proposals, has also contracted public connexions with the assembly of the French, & with those who have infixed the memory of the late king, by erecting a monument to his assassination. Her imperial majesty is acquainted with the motives, as well as the purpose of these connexions; and it is notorious, that the regent has very lately received from the French, a sum of money, destined for warlike preparation; and that he is carrying on with them negotiations for a treaty of alliance, the chief stipulations of which are directed against Russia. Under these circumstances, her imperial majesty has every reason to suppose, that the court of Sweden intends to break its peace with Russia, unless the majority of the king, which fortunately is nigh at hand, prevents disasters, equally pernicious to the tranquility of Sweden, and to that of the whole north of Europe, and stifles those hostilities in their very birth.
ANECDOLE
PADDY AND THE PUMPKIN. A certain Paddy, newly transported into this country, passed by where a farmer was gathering Pumpkins — 'By my soul and what do you call them,' says Paddy — 'Mare's eggs,' says the farmer? 'And by St. Patrick, and won't you sell me one of them? for I wish to get in a way of raising my own horses, for my poor old father straightened the hems for nothing but taking one without liberty.' — 'Yes, yes, for a quarter of a dollar, you may take one.' So Paddy takes it and on he goes, and in descending a hill, he by chance let the pumpkin fall and it took a direction down the hill towards a bunch of bushes,
and Mr. Paddy in full speed after it. The Pumpkin struck a stump & split open: a rabbit, which lay asleep under the bushes, started up, almost frightened to death, and Paddy after it, yelling 'Stop that cauld! Stop that cauld! Stop that cauld!'
If we were not proud ourselves, we should not complain of the pride of others.
COPPER MATERIALS for STILLS FOR SALE. Apply to HUGH MILVAIN.
A. & J. W. HUNT,
WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
THE SUBSCRIBER
REQUESTS all those indebted to him either by bond note or book account to make payment before the first day of September next at which time he expects to go from here to Philadelphia for a fresh supply of Goods. Those who do not avail themselves of the above notice may expect no further indulgence.
WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, July 14. 1796.
THE SUBSCRIBER will purchase old copper; brass and pewter, for which a generous price will be given. — They also inform the public, that they have got a BRASS FOUNDER, who will cast still cocks and rivets, mill links, spoon moulds, gun mountain, &c. &c. Any gentleman may be supplied with the above articles by applying to
Jesse Guthrie, Benj. Batterson. Lexington, July 22, 1796.
Twenty Dollars reward.
RUN away from the subscriber's plantation in Bath's settlement, in March last, a Negro Boy, about seventeen or eighteen years old, of a slender make, but remarkable large feet, on one of his hands is a scar caused by a burn, he is of a yellow complexion, his name Britain, but originally called Ned, his dress I have reason to believe is changed. The said boy was some weeks past taken up by a gentleman on the north side of the Ohio river, and made his escape within five miles of my house. Any person who will deliver said negro to me, shall receive the above reward, or have him apprehended so that I get him again, shall receive ten dollars, and all reasonable charges.
RO. CLARK, jun. Clarke county, May 24, 1796.
20 Dollars Reward
RAN away from the subscriber, on Wednesday the 13th instant, living in Bourbon county Hancock creek, near the mouth, a mulatto negro woman, aged about twenty-five years, named Sal, has middling long hair, of a pleasant countenance, a common sized woman, has stones in her ears, of a blue white colour; her clothing was either a calico habit, blue stuff petticoat, straw handkerchief, or a striped short cotton jacket, striped linsy petticoat, and a spotted silk handkerchief; a high crowned wool hat, bound round the rim with worked ferretting, had with her a pair of flat heeled leather shoes; I expect she has a small bundle carrying. Any person apprehending said negro & securing her, or bringing her home shall be paid all reasonable charges by me.
JOHN PEEBEL. July 15, 1796.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living in Lexington, on the 14th instant a bay mare, about six years old, about thirteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder with a stirrup iron, a scar under her under jaw grown over with white hair, she had a saddle spot on her back when she went away not quite well. Any person who delivers the said mare or secures her so that I get her again shall receive the above reward by me.
LAURENCE LINTLE. July 15, 1796.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN out of my pasture, on the head of Raven creek, on the night of the 23rd instant, a bay MARE, about fourteen hands and a half high, six years old, paces, trots and canters well, fair and sup, all her feet white, a white streak on her belly behind the navel, branded on the near shoulder A, and on the near buttock M. Whoever delivers said mare to me, about 11 miles from Lexington, near Maj. John South's, or gives such information that I get her again, shall have the above reward.
ARCHIBALD M'NEIL. July 29.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, Robert Meriwether left in my care, on the 13th May last, a sorrel Horse, and he has not since called for him; this is to give him notice, that unless he calls and discharges the expence of keeping him, before the ninth of August, he will be sold to discharge a part of his keeping.
2w* Isaac M'Isaac.
TO THE Patrons of Literature and useful Information:
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A general account of the Country west of the Allegheny mountains, within the limits of the United States. A particular account of the rise and progress of the several settlements in that country, their climates, rivers, towns, soil, produce, population, manufactures, peculiar advantages, future prospects, &c. Among the parts particularly treated on, will be the following, viz.
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ALL persons indebted to the estate of John Ireland deceased, are requested to come forward and pay off their respective balances immediately. — And those who have any demands against the same, are requested to bring in their accounts properly authenticated for adjustment, as I intend to settle the estate in a short time. JAMES ALEXANDER, Admr. July 18, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given to all to whom it may concern, that on the first Monday in September, I shall attend with the witnesses and the commissioners for the purpose of establishing the beginning and other special calls in an entry of 1500 acres, made in the name of Adam Broyl, on the waters of Fleming's creek in Mason county, at which time and place all persons interested may attend. WM. TREMBLE. July 23, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber in Franklin county, near the mouth of Glen's creek, a sorrel horse, fourteen hands high, a blaze in his face, seven years old, his near hind foot white, no brand perceivable; appraised to 13l. 10s. THOMAS NEVILL, May 9, 1796.
ALL persons are cautioned against taking assignments on two bonds given by us to Charles Query, for fifty pounds each, payable about the first day of August and about the third or fourth of July 1796; as we are determined not to pay either of them unless compelled by law. SAMUEL JOHNSON. THOMAS JOHNSON. July 30, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber on upper Howard's creek, Clarke county, an iron gray mare, branded on the near shoulder with a stirrup iron, about three years old, thirteen hands and a half high, a star in her forehead; appraised to 6l. JOHN VIVION. March 23, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber
near Walnut Hill meeting-house, Fayette county, a sorrel horse about seven or eight years old, about fourteen hands high, branded on the left shoulder thus \frac{M}{I} three white feet, a large star and nip, trots naturally, appraised to 18l. GILBERT CARR. June 29, 1796.
From the Autors, July 7.
The victories and rapid conquest of the French Republicans have these three years filled the universe with astonishment; but of all those glorious exploits that inspired mankind with reverence for the Republican name, and struck slaves and despots with terror, there is, all circumstances duly weighed, not a single one that presented such numberless obstacles, and promises such lasting advantage as the late unparalleled success of the French army of Italy. Indeed what is the conquest of Belgium, of Holland in comparison, the late captures in Piedmont! After the famous victory of Fleurus, Jordan swept without much difficulty, the whole coalesced army out of the plains of Belgium to the other side of the Maese; — another victory, that of Juliers, pushed the Grand Austrian army on the other side of the Rhine: Holland was then in a manner open it being deprived of its best bulwark: and, what renders it still the more certain considered to the protection of the English, to the protection of the wreck of an army covered with disgrace, and accustomed to fly at the appearance of a Republican! A sudden frost by transforming the watery element into a solid mass, removing all further obstacles: and whilst Moreau, Souham, Daendels advanced at the head of three columns and in three different points to take possession of Holland, the armies of Jourdon and Michard, kept the Austrian and Prussian forces in a manner nailed to their positions on the other side of the Rhine; and these alone could have saved Holland or at least have rendered its conquest difficult.
But how different were the obstacles and imminent dangers that presented themselves towards Piedmont! Here nature and art had exhausted every means to transform the whole country into one immense and impregnable fortress; several ranges of the Alps formed on the side of France a natural barrier that seemed to defy every effort of human skill and bravery the summits of these mountains rising above the clouds, covered with everlasting snow, inaccessible during the winter; and nearly inaccessible during the summer season — for every foot path leading in a meandering direction over rocks and along precipices to the valleys was barred by a fort although it could not be deemed practicable but for wild goats or men equally as nimble and daring. The roads through the defiles were all rendered impene-trable by fortified towns, of which Piedmont contained no less than forty, disposed in such a manner that they defended all the defiles and avenues to them; the avenues of the fortresses were protected by a numerous army; but all these formidable obstacles vanished before the invincible courage of the French Republicans. In less than a fortnight the Austro Sardinian army was annihilated, the principal fortresses taken, and the king of Sardinia obliged to deliver up the remaining stronghold, which secure to the French the conquest of all Italy. The king of Sardinia, senior of the crowned heads, has already appealed to the generosity of the French republicans for his existence.
See Gazette Extra.

BOSTON, July 1. By the arrival of the Merchant, Parke, from London, we have papers to May 14. The most interesting of their contents follow.
OFFICIAL PAPERS.
From L'Esprit, May 9.
A letter from Buonparte, dated Cherasco, April 27, mentions, that the enemy after the last battle in Italy, passed the Stura and took possession between Coni and Cerafco. The French crossed Ellica; and made new bridges across the Pefio, and soon after entered the town of Bene.
After a short action, the enemy evacuated Foffano and the French entered. The enemy continued their retreat to Avignon, to cover Turin the capital of Sardinia, which latter place was then within nine leagues of the French headquarters.
The Italian commander, wrote to the French, gen. that as he understood the King of Sardinia, had sent plenipo's, to negotiate a peace, he wished a suspension of arms, to prevent the useless effusion of blood.
The French general replied, that he believed the Republique would grant the Sardinians an honorable peace; but he could not agree to an armistice, except two of the three fortresses of Coni, Alessandria, and Tortona, were given up.
Colli, the Sardinian gen. in the name of the King, consented to surrender Coni, and Tortona, to the French, to secure a suspension of hostilities, which accordingly took place.
By the articles of the armistice, it is intended to continue till five days after the end of the negotiations for peace.
Buonparte writes, under April 29, "That his columns were in full march—Beaulieu, the Austrian gen. was flying full speed—but he was in hopes of overtaking him."
Paris, May 9.
That which appears most certain is, that we have defeated the advanced guard of Beaulieu, and that we have taken from him a considerable quantity of artillery. Such is the position our army in Italy, that the Austrian army still remaining on the territory of Genoa, and that has not yet repassed the defiles of the Buchetra, must necessarily become prisoners of war.
There arrived, with great expedition, last night in Paris, an agent from the King of Sardinia, who comes to conjure the directory to grant a peace to the King, his master. He offers, it is said, to renounce for ever Savoy and the country of Nice, to make with the Republic an alliance offensive and defensive against the House of Austria, and to deliver provisionally many strong places, as a security for his sincerity.
OF HOSTILITIES ON THE RHINE.
Hague, April 30.
We are assured that the French have actually given notice that the armistice is terminated.
Brussels, April 23.
A courier from Paris has passed through this city, who, it is said carries orders from the directory to gen. Jourdan, to discontinue the armistice and recommence hostilities. A part of our numerous army is ordered to march to the army on the Rhine.
Paris, 15 Floreal, May 4.
The suspension of arms is broken in the North. The campaign was to be opened on the second of May.
28 Floreal, May 7.
We are assured that a battle has already taken place in the North, in which we have been successful.
30 Floreal, May 9.
The report is circulated of our having gained a victory over the Austrians in the North, and that we have taken 69 pieces of cannon. If this news be true, it will be officially announced this day to the councils.
London, May 14.
This day a mail arrived from Hamburg. The letters from Brussels and the Hague, seem to confirm the fact announced in the French papers, that the armistice on the Rhine has terminated. Another circumstance, which gives farther corroboration to the statement, is the non-arrival of any of the Rhine news-papers. This looks as if Public business had been by some means interrupted.
PEACE IN LA VENDÉE.
Paris, May 11.
A letter from the directory to the minister of the Interior, confirms the report of the re-establishment of peace in La Vendée.
Angers April 24.
At length La Vendée, so long desolated by civil war, is restored to peace and tranquility. This peaceful change is attributed in a great measure to the proclamation circulated by gen. Hoche, granting an amnesty to the deserters who were in La Vendée, and of which almost every one has profited. They have presented themselves at the different cantonments, and taken charts of the route for joining the armies on the frontiers.
The emigrants, thus abandoned have passed the Loire, and united themselves to the Chouans.
The chiefs of La Vendée, in despair have submitted to the laws of the Republic. Meleux de Jalais, Cheyoux, and many others, have just laid down their arms.
The farmers and peasantry are very desirous of peace.
COMMOTIONS IN CORSICA.
May 12.
We have received Paris papers up to the 9th inst. inclusive. They confirm the statement we gave yesterday of an insurrection having taken place in Corsica, which threatens very serious consequences to the interests of Britain in that island.
17 Floreal, May 6.
The news that we have received from Corsica, by way of Leghorn and Genoa, agrees in saying, that an insurrection has broken out in that island, and that the tricoloured flag is displayed in many places. The inhabitants of many cantons have taken part in it. Those of Burgoyne not willing to pay taxes, the governor sent four hundred militia to force them. As soon as they arrived, about three thousand peasants assembled, surrounded, disarmed, and sent them back, retaining only three principal officers whom they shot. After this act of insurrection, the peasants, who have at their head a deputy of the parliament named Tavera, blocked up the roads by which they could penetrate into their cantons.
We are assured that many other cantons have followed the example of those of Burgoyne, and that the interior of Corsica has risen. It is said the inhabitants of Nebbo have formed a camp, that they have intercepted the grain sent to other towns, and that they have an understanding with the inhabitants of St. Florenzo, who are said to be also in a state of insurrection. It is certain that in this last port considerable magazines have been burnt; and that the ship Ca Ira has also perished by the flames.
WASHING
To be had at the subscriber's—and a few GENTEL BOARDERS will be taken, next door to Mr. Hutton the faddler, on Main street, Lexington.
JOSIAS BULLOCK.
May 23, 1796.
IF PETER CONWAY jun. is in Kentucky, or any part of the Western country, he will either come or write to me, living on the Beech fork of Salt river, near Mr. William Robinson's about 9 miles from Bairdstown, and oblige his brother
CHEAP LANDS FOR SALE.
The Subscriber purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never failing spring.
Five hundred acres, lying within three miles of the town of Cynthia, being one half of a thousand acre survey made for maj. John Molby, adjoining Cobeman's station.
Also one equal half of the ferry at the town of Cynthia, on Licking.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
FOR SALE, A LARGE QUANTITY OF VALUABLE LAND,
LYING and being on the waters of Little Sandy, Mason county, state of Kentucky. For terms apply to the subscriber, living at Strodes's station.
NATHANIEL WEEDON.
N. B. As the subscriber intends settling his lands this fall, will give great advantages to those who may think proper to come forward in order to purchase.
July 19, 1796. N. W.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF
First qualified Land.
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on main Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceedingly well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence, several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county.
JOS. FENWICK.
July 22, 1796.
FOR SALE On the lowest terms, about three hundred acres of Valuable Land,
ON Two Mile creek, within three miles of the town of Winchester, in the county of Clarke; on which is an improvement of about twelve acres and some cabins—whosoever inclines to purchase the said land, may view the same, and know the terms by applying to the subscriber near said town.
D. BULLOCK.
July 25, 1796. 3w
FOR SALE, SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
ENTERED for maj. John Molby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Molby, heir at law of said John Molby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atto. in fact
For Littleberry Molby, jun.
Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Molby.
FOR SALE.
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places.
Charles W. Bird.
Lexington, July 8, 1796. 12mf
For Sale—Two LOTS
IN Georgetown; one an improved Lot, on Main street, with a house calculated for any public use, three rooms below stairs and four above, with a suitable kitchen. Any person who wishes to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber.
JULIUS GIBBS, & ROBERT F. GALE,
July 12, 1796. 3t
FOR SALE, THE TRACT OF LAND
ON which I now live, about three and a half miles from Lexington; containing between four and five hundred acres.
Also a tract of four hundred acres, on Cane run, two miles from Lexington.
Also a tract of 2900 acres, lying on Lee's lick creek, and Eagle creek waters.
Also 1500 acres in the forks of Licking, on Snake run.
And 1000 acres on Cedar creek, about three miles from the mouth.
The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber.
ROBERT T. COO.
July 20, 1796. 13w
FOR SALE, TWO, THREE, FOUR OR FIVE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND,
ON main Hingston, Bourbon county, about eight or nine miles from Bourbon town, and seven or eight miles above Miller's mills. The land is of the first quality, it being part of Drake's pre-emption—for terms apply to Walter Carr on Hickman, eight miles from Lexington.
July 18, 1796. 3w
FOR SALE,
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the same.
For Sale—The House and Lot
WHEREON I now live, on Lime Street, in the town of Lexington. The Lot is 40 feet front and 66 feet back; the House is 24 feet front and 26 feet back, built of square logs, one story high.—Part cash, and part store goods, or other property, will be taken in payment. For terms apply to
William Rofs.
July 7, 1796. tf
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE AND LOT
ON Mulberry street, that stops Short street, in Lexington—On the lot is a POTTER'S KILN, and every thing in good order for carrying on that business.
July 32. JAMES LEFFS.
Wanted.
ONE or two Apprentices to the Mill-Wright business.
LIKewise,
One or two Journeymen, will meet with generous wages by applying to the subscriber, who is now at work at Mr. John Tanner's, Woodford county. JOHN TOMPKINS.
[GRFtp3w] July 12, 1796.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IS hereby given, that agreeable to an order of the court of Mason county, I will attend the commissioners appointed by said court, on the 24th day of August next, at a salt lick on the waters of Big Sandy; to take the depositions of such persons as shall then be brought forward, to prove certain calls specified in an entry made the 29th day of November 1782, in the name of Benjamin Netherland, assignee of Robert Johnson, &c. for 192 acres, to begin 110 poles below a salt spring near the forks of the creek, and to extend up the creek on both sides to include said salt spring.—amended in the 30th page of same book by inserting the words Fowler's Lick.—amended in the 46th page of the same book, from the beginning 82 poles on each side of the creek—there and then to do and perform such things as may be deemed necessary, pursuant to an act of assembly for the state of Kentucky entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands, and for other purposes."
ROBERT JOHNSON.
July 30, 1796.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I shall take the deposition of Thomas Denton, on Wednesday the 17th of September next, at a cabin called John Clarke's, on the middle fork of Pitman's creek, Green county, to perpetuate his testimony respecting an entry made in the name of John Smith in the year 1780, for 400 acres of land, which calls to include said cabin.
I shall also take the said Denton's deposition on Friday the ninth day of September ensuing, at the big Beaver pond on Robertson's creek, Green county, to prove that the said Robertson's creek was formerly called White Bear creek, and that the said Beaver pond is the place called for in an entry for 500 acres of land in the name of Samuel Henry, entered May 1780, which testimony I purpose to have perpetuated according to law.
W. HENRY.
July 26, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber living at the mouth of Cabin creek, Mason county, a black mare, five or six years old, fourteen hands high, has the appearance of a brand on the near shoulder not legible, appraised to 14l.
JOHN WAUGH.
July 12, 1796.
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD ON MAIN STREET.