The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-02-08 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 495.]
WEDNESDAY, February 8, 1797.
[VOLUME X]
LEXINGTON :—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main Street : where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum, Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
CHEAP LANDS
The Subscribers purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
36 FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never-failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, first rate, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late Governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with seventy-five hundred well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title. tf ABIAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
38 8000 Acres on the waters of Slate and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000-acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Asher's creek, in the name of John Pemberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent August 3, 1796. For said Bedford.
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. tf
24 I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT 330 Acres of LAND,
LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Fayette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never-failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared, about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable: Maj. Shreves, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber:
tf THOMAS CARNEAL.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF LAND,
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit; two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expence may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never-failing spring, which runs thro' said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
tf WILLIAM ROBERTS.
14 PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAN AND HORSE,
on Main Street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
FRESH GOODS
39 Alex. & James Parker,
HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE in LEXINGTON, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES.
May 27, 1796. tf
I AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well; is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter.
JOHN WATKINS Jun.
TO BE RENTED,
In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House, A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford.
SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
For Sale,
14 Hundred Acres of First Rate LAND,
LYING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises.
13m HUGH EVANS.
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.
LOOK SHARP.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of March next, as I intend to the Eastward about that time; consequently, shall be in want of all the ready money I can command.
PATRICK M'CULLOUGH. Lexington, Jan. 18, 1797. tf
SOLD OFF.
THE subscriber having disposed of his goods by wholesale, requests those indebted to him, either by bond, note, or book account, to make payment before the 15th of February next. Those who neglect may expect their accounts to be put into the hands of proper officers for collection.
He has several tracts of LAND, of 200 acres each, on the south side of Green river; which he will dispose of on low terms for Cash—or he will receive in payment a Negro Woman of good character, who understands plain cooking, washing &c.
A complete assortment of CASTINGS of superior quality, will be kept at his old store house.
JAMES MORRISON. Lexington, January 16.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber.
J. M.
51 GEORGE ADAMS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main Street the third door below Cross Street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come in and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of March next, as I intend leaving the state by that time; all those that do not come and settle by that time, may expect to find their accounts in the hands of proper officers to collect them.
J. ROBERTS. Jan. 13 1797. 3w
THE SUBSCRIBER,
PURPOSING to leave this country for a few months, has authorized Mr. Edmund Searcy of Woodford county, to collect and settle all debts which may be due him, and from the proceeds of those collections, to pay such debts as are due from him to others. Depending therefore on the punctuality of the former, for the support of his engagements so far as they respect the latter, he hopes his debtors will pay due attention to this public notification.
Mr. Searcy is also authorized to sell three hundred acres of valuable land, lying on South Benon, within two miles of Frankfort, which said land is the property of the subscriber.
PEYTON SHORT. Woodford, Jan. 14, 1797. 3w
The BOURBON FURNACE IS NOW IN BLAST.
WE shall from this time, be able to furnish CASTINGS to all who may apply for them—Our assortment is more extensive than it has ever been before. It consists, amongst other articles, of a variety of kettles, pots, ovens, skillets, dog-irons, spice-mortars, bakers with ears, bakers with feet, teakettles, stew-pans, wafel-irons, frying-pans, bowls, weights, waggon and cart boxes, chimney-backs, Franklin-stoves, six plate stoves and flat-irons; Stillers, brewers and hatters, may be supplied with fifty gallon kettles, either with or without spouts—They are constructed in such a manner, that wooden tops may be fixed on them, so as to make them contain several hundred gallons. These kettles have been found in the distilleries where they have been used, to be as serviceable as an additional still. Any other kind of Callings may be had, on a pattern being sent.
JOHN C. OWINGS & Co. January 16. 6t
35 For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side; about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atto. in fact For Littleberry Mosby, jun. Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
DOCTOR DUHAMEL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately began to practise Physic, at Millersburg and its neighbourhood—and that he proposes to continue with zeal and attention, and on moderate terms. tf
ALL PERSONS.
INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SETZ, who only can give discharges.
One months indulgence will be given.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber takes this opportunity of informing his old customers and the public in general, that he has just set up his business on Mulberry and Water streets, next door to William Reed, chair maker, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches. He likewise repairs guns and gun locks. Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done on the shortest notice, and in the neatest manner by me,
CHARLES SUMPTION, B.S. January 16.
N. B. I request all those who owe old balances, to pay them, as I wish to burn all my old books. C.S.
ANDREW M'CALLA,
APOTHECARY,
NEAR THE STRAY PENN, LEXINGTON,
HAS lately purchased, and this day received into his shop, those two extensive assortments of DRUGS lately exhibited for sale in said place, by Mr. Sample, apothecary, and Mr. Cox merchant; which, with what he had on hand, must make a more general & extensive assortment than any heretofore in Kentucky. He having resolved to pursue the business (though in its infancy in this state) on an extensive scale, hopes from the encouragement already given, to make it the interest of gentleman physicians in every part of this western country and others contiguous, to give him their custom. January 9th, 1797. tf
UNION,
A BEAUTIFUL bay horse, fifteen hands and a half high, in great perfection, will stand this spring, at Fairview, in Woodford county, 12 miles from Lexington, on the road to Frankfort, and cover Mares at Four Dollars the leap, Eight Dollars the season, and will ensure Mares with Foal, for Sixteen Dollars.
Pasture under good fencing, with a plenty of grain, at three shillings per week for each mare, but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
SIMEON BUFORD.
UNION was got by Shakespeare, his dam, by Nonpareil, his grand dam, by Morton's imported Horse Traveller, his great grand dam, was Pocahontas, she was imported by the Hon. William Bird dec. and of blood unexceptionable.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington.
WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
NOTICE,
THAT agreeably to a law passed last session of assembly, the subscribers intend to make application to the court of Shelby county, in March next, to establish a town on their land on the Ohio, at the mouth of Lighteen mile creek.
A proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said Town, will be sold at the following times and places: (viz) On the premises, on Thursday, the 6th of April if fair, if not, on the next fair day; at Bairdstown, on the 11th, (it being court day,) and at Frankfort, on the 18th, (being also court day.) Twelve months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond and approved security.
JOSEPH DUPUY,
HERMAN BOWMAN,
January 5, 1797. tf

THE NEIGHBOUR.
'A stitch in time saves nine,' said my grandmother, when she observed a small hole in my stocking, and took her needle and drew it up. I've always thanked the old lady for this lesson of prudence, for it taught me to do things in season, and pointed out the inconveniences which attend delays. Were a person of a squeamish stomach, who sickens at the mention of an old proverb, to inculcate the same lesson, he would perhaps tell us, that "procrastination is the thief of time." But I think my grandmother's adage equally good—equally well calculated to make an impression upon the mind.
The inconveniences which accompany deferring until to-morrow, what may as well be done to-day, are too numerous to be mentioned. It not only gives time for the hole in the stocking to grow larger, but likewise brings the business of two days into one which necessarily introduces haste, disorder and confusion. The business of each individual, if taken in season, may be accomplished with ease; but if put off until the last moment, until necessity obliges him to procrastinate no longer, it is passed over in a hurry, and consequently done at the halves. It is observed by a certain author, that "whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well; and to do a thing well, we must, to use another saying of my grandmother's, "take time by the foretop." The same author says, that "the foundation or first principles of all scientific knowledge, must be imbibed previous to the age of eighteen." I think I may with as much truth affirm, that the person who would perform a large day's work, must begin before ten in the morning: or the farmer who would defend his inclosures from the ravages of his neighbour's cattle, and see the year crowned with a plentiful harvest, must prepare his fencing stuff before it is time to be planting his corn. My neighbour Dozy sleeps away the spring and never thinks of repairing his fences, until his neighbours are sowing their grain. He then tackles them up just as he will do for the present. The season advances so fast upon him, that he is obliged to sow his grain before the earth is half prepared to receive it, and his corn is planted late. He is called from his business almost every day to drive his own or his neighbour's cattle out of his mowing ground; and half an hour at least is spent in mending the fence. His hoeing and haying crowd upon him at once, and one or the other must be neglected. Before either can be accomplished, his grain is ripe for the sickle. His business of every kind is done out of season; his corn is not hoed until it is over-run with weeds; his grain is shelled out and devoured by the birds; his grass is not cut, until it is almost dried up in the field; his potatoes lie in the ground, until they are spoiled by the frost; and his corn is half covered with snow, before it is gathered. The consequence is, that his crops of every kind are very small—quite insufficient to support his family; and, notwithstanding he had a handsome patrimony left him by his father, poor Dozy must, in a few years more, become a town charge. Whereas if he would attend to the instructions of my grandmother, take time by the foretop, and draw up the hole in his stocking in season, he might become a wealthy man and a useful citizen.
A PERSIAN TALE.
A certain rich man of Arabia was sitting down to his repast, at a plentiful table, when a poor countryman, oppressed with hunger, unexpectedly arrived from the place of his abode. The rich Arabian instantly enquires whence come you? Not far he replies from the neighbourhood of your family. What news do you bring? Ha! says the other I can undertake to answer all your questions, be they ever so many. Well, began the rich Arab, did you see a boy of mine, that goes by the name of Khulid? Yes, your son was at school, reading the Koran: Khulid, I can tell you, has a clear pipe of his own. Did you see Khulid's mother? By my troth, a lady of such exquisite beauty, the world holds not her equal. Did you observe my great house? the roof of your house, I remember, touched the skies. Did you see my camel? a fat young beast it is, and eats plenty of grass. And did you see my honest dog? in troth, it is an
honest dog, and the creature watches the house with such fidelity! The rich man, having heard the good news of his family, again fell to eating, and cast the bones to a dog that lay under the table; but he requited not the poor Arab with the smallest gratification. The hungry wretch, at this usage, reflected in his own mind, of all this good news I have been the bearer; yet he has not relieved my hunger with a morsel of bread. Alas! said he, giving a deep sigh, would to god your honest dog were living, who was so much better than this cur! The rich man, who had been wholly engaged in eating, stooped in an instant: what! cried he, my honest dog dead? why nothing would go down with him but the camel's carcase. Is the camel dead then? the beast died of pure grief for Khulid's mother. The mother of Khulid! is she dead? alas! too true; in her distraction of her mind for the loss of Khulid, she dashed her head against the stones, fractured her skull, and perished. What has happened to Khulid? at the time your great house fell, Khulid was present, and now lies buried under its ruins. What mischief befell the great house? such a hurricane came on, that your great house shook like a reed, was levelled with the ground, and not one stone left upon another. The rich Arab, who, at the recital of these events, had given over eating, now wept and wailed, rent his garments, and beat his breast, and, at last wound up to madness, rushed forth in the wildness of despair. The hungry Arab, seeing the place clear, seized the golden opportunity, fastened on the viands, and regaled to his heart's content.
An Indian Anecdote.
The world has ever considered with the highest veneration, those who have devoted themselves to death, for the glory and safety of their country and friends.
Regulus, Leonidas, the six famous burghers of Calais, with other great examples which occur in history, have in all ages been justly admired, as displaying the greatest nobleness of soul, whilst many particulars of their history have been esteemed fabulous by critics, as beyond the power of human resolution: and yet, in the history of those people we call savages, and whom we are too apt indiscriminately to treat with contempt, and consider as incapable of any sentiment above the level of animal creation, we often find instances of greatness of mind which would do honor to the heroism and patriotism of the greatest and most polished nations. Perhaps the following interesting anecdote cannot be paralleled in ancient or modern history: it happened about twenty-eight years ago, in the neighborhood of New Orleans and may be considered authentic, being communicated by M. Boffe, an officer of distinction, who then enjoyed a considerable command in that country.
"The tragical death of an Indian of the Collapissa nation," says this gentleman, "who sacrificed himself for his country and his son, I have often admired as displaying the greatest heroism, and placing human nature in the noblest point of view. A Chactaw Indian, having one day expressed himself in the most reproachful terms of the French, and called the Collapissas their dogs and their slaves, one of this nation, exasperated at his injudicious expressions, laid him dead on the spot. The Chactaws, the most numerous and the most warlike tribe on that continent, immediately flew to arms; they sent deputies to New Orleans to demand from the French governor the head of the savage, who had fled to him for protection. The governor offered presents as an atonement: they were rejected with disdain; they threatened to extirpate the whole tribe of the Collapissas. To pacify this fierce nation, it was at length found necessary to deliver up the unhappy indian. The sieur Ferrand, commander of the German posts on the right of the Mississippi, was charged with this melancholy commission; a rendezvous was in consequence appointed between the settlement of Collapissas and the German posts, where the mournful ceremony was conducted in the following manner:
"The Indian victim, whose name was Ticho Mingo (i. e. servant to the cacique or prince) was produced. He rose up, and agreeably to the custom
of the people, harangued the assembly to the following purpose:"
"I am a true man; that is to man; that is to say, I fear not death, but I lament the fate of my wife, and four infant children, whom I leave behind in a very tender age; I lament, too, my father and mother, whom I have long maintained by hunting; them however I recommend to the French; since, on their account I now fall a sacrifice."
"Scarcely had he delivered this short and pathetic harangue, when the old father, struck with the filial affection of his son, arose and thus addressed himself to the audience:—"My son is doomed to death; but he is young and vigorous, and more capable than me to support his mother, his wife and his four infant children; it is necessary that he remain on earth to protect and provide for them; as for me, who draw towards the end of my career, I have lived long enough; may my son attain to my age, that he may bring up his tender infants; I am no longer good for any thing; a few years more or less, are to me of small moment. I have lived as a man—I shall die as a man. I therefore take the place of my son."
"At these words, which expressed his paternal love, and greatness of soul in the most touching manner, his wife his son, his daughter-in-law and the little infants, melted into tears, around this brave, this generous old man. He embraced them for the last time, exhorted them to be ever faithful to the French, and to die rather than betray them by any mean treachery unworthy of his blood. "My death," concluded he, "I consider as necessary, for the safety of my nation, and I glory in the sacrifice." Having thus delivered himself, he presented his head to the kinsman of the deceased Chactaw; they accepted it; he then extended himself over the trunk of a tree, when, with a hatchet, they severed his head from his body.
"By this sacrifice all animosities were forgotten; but one part of the ceremony remained still to be performed. The young Indian was obliged to deliver to the Chactaws the head of his father; taking it up, he addressed it in these words; "Pardon me your death, & remember me in the world of spirits."—The French who assisted at the tragedy, could not contain their tears, whilst they admired the heroic constancy of this venerable old man, whose resolution bore a resemblance to that of the celebrated Roman orator, who, in time of the triumvirate, was concealed by his son: the young man was most cruelly tortured in order to force him to discover his father, who, not being able to endure the idea, that a son so virtuous and so generous, should thus suffer on his account, went and presented himself to the murderers, and begged them to kill him and save his son; the son conjured them to take his life and spare the age of his father; but the soldiers, more barbarous than savages, butchered both instantly."
* The Indian nations follow the law of retaliation; death they consider as an atonement for death; and it is sufficient that it be one of the same nation, altho' he should not be a kinsman: they except none but slaves.
The deformed and handsome Leg. BY DR. FRANKLIN.
THERE are two sorts of people in the world, who, with equal degrees of health and wealth, and the other comforts of life, become the one happy, and the other miserable. This arises very much from the different views in which they consider things, persons, and events—and the effect of those different views upon their own minds.
In whatever situation men can be placed, they may find conveniences and inconveniences: in whatever company, they may find persons and conversations more or less pleasing: at whatsoever table, they may meet with meats and drinks of better and worse taste, dishes better and worse dressed. In whatever climate, they will find good and bad weather: under whatever government, they may find good and bad laws, and good and bad administration of those laws. In every poem, (or work of genius) they may see faults and beauties. In almost every face, and every person, they may discover fine features and defects, good and bad qualities.
Under these circumstances, the two sorts of people above mentioned, fix their attention, those who are dispo-
sed to be happy, on the conveniences of things, the pleasant parts of conversation, the well dressed dishes, the goodness of the wines, the fine weather, &c. &c. and enjoy all with cheerfulness. Those who are to be unhappy, think and speak only of the contraries. Hence they are continually discontented themselves; and, by their remarks, sour the pleasures of society, offend personally many people and make themselves every where disagreeable. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. But as the disposition to criticise and be disgusted, is, perhaps, taken originally by imitation and is unawares grown into habit, which, though at present strong, may nevertheless be cured, when those who have it, are convinced, of its bad effects on their felicity, I hope this little monition may be of service to them—and put them on changing a habit, which, though in the exercise it is chiefly an act of imagination, yet has serious consequences in life, as it brings on real griefs and misfortunes. For, as many are offended by, and nobody loves this sort of people, no one shews them more than the most common civility and respect, and scarcely that; and this frequently puts them out of humor, and draws them into disputes and contentions. If they aim at obtaining some advantages in rank or fortune, nobody wishes them success, or will stir a step or speak a word, to favor their pretensions. If they incur public censure or disgrace, no one will defend or excuse, & many join to aggravate their misconduct, & render them completely odious. If these people will not change this bad habit, and condescend to be pleased, with what is pleasing without fretting themselves and others about the contraries, it is good for others to avoid an acquaintance with them, which is always disagreeable, and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one finds himself entangled in their quarrels.
An old philosophical friend of mine was grown from experience, very cautious in this particular, and carefully avoided any intimacy with such people. He had, like other philosophers, a thermometer to shew him the heat of the weather, and a barometer, to mark when it was likely to prove good or bad; but there being no instrument invented to discover at first sight this unpleasing disposition in a person, he for that purpose made use of his legs, one of which was remarkably handsome, the other, by some accident, crooked and deformed. If a stranger at the first interview, regarded his ugly leg more than his handsome one, he doubted him. If he spoke of it, and took no notice of the handsome leg, that was sufficient to determine my philosopher, to have no further acquaintance with him. Every body has not this two legged instrument—but every one, with a little attention, may observe signs of that carping, fault-finding disposition, and take the same resolution of avoiding the acquaintance of those infected with it. I therefore advise those critical querulous discontented, unhappy people, that if they wish to be respected and beloved by others, and happy in themselves they should leave off looking at the ugly leg.
FOR SALE, THREE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND,
SITUATE in Fayette county, within six miles of Curd's ferry, and fourteen miles from Lexington, near Samuel Lamme's mill, and Froman's iron works—There is seventy acres of it cleared, (of which six is timothy meadow,) with necessary buildings, and a good spring, whose water has not failed the dryest season—the title indisputable. Likewise farming utensils, a waggon, horses, cows, sheep, and hogs. For terms apply to DAVID DAVIS and SAMUEL COUDIN on the premises, or
THOMAS STEELE, School-Master, in Lexington.
NOTE. If the above Farm is not sold before the first of March next, it is to be let, the term of two years.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Clarke county on Strode's creek, a black roan Mare four years old last spring, fourteen and a half hands high, small white in her face, branded on the left shouldr thus D. C. ap. praised to 151.
WILLIAM HILL.
August 24, 1796.

LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, February 8, 1797.
We have certain accounts of the Ohio mail being lodged at Graham's station, between twenty and thirty miles from Limestone, on the 28th of January, notwithstanding which, it has not yet arrived at this place.
It is reported, that the Spaniards have refused to deliver up the posts they occupy on the Mississippi within the limits of the United States, to the officer sent for the purpose of receiving them.
On Saturday last the ferry boat with a waggon and team, the waggon loaded with salt, sunk in crossing the Kentucky river at the mouth of Hickman—the waggoner, (who was a negro) and one of the horses were drowned.
On Tuesday, the 31st day of January, died BETSEY NELSON BAYLOR, the daughter of Capt. WALKER BAYLOR of this town, aged ten years.—She was much respected and lamented in the little circle of her acquaintance.
ELEGY.
From the gay scenes of life, the busy crowd, Turn my sad eyes, and view that awful shroud, There lies my lost Florella.— Torn from my arms by death; my darling child, On whom soft innocence all youthful smile'd; Each charm which would engage a parent's love, All those endearing ties which nature wove, Destroy'd disolv'd, & brok'n; death's ironhand Has crush'd my dearest joy; joyless I stand, To wasting grief a prey.—Florella's gone, Nor earthly bliss can for her loss atone. For many a circling year her youth bid fair, For many a joyful hour her pleasing air, But ah! her time is set; life's day is o'er; In deep embrace she sleeps, to wake no more. Flow on my streaming eyes, bedew her clay; 'Tis the last tribute which I e'er can pay, Try to call back her breath. But ah! in vain, In death's cold icy cell she must remain Close in the silent tomb, shut from my sight, Wrapt up in endless shades, my fond delight. O death! thou enemy of all our race, Must to our dearest hopes, our joys give place To thy destroying hand? Night, with her sable dress heightens the gloom; The taper glimmers through the lonesome room; Often I think I hear her wonted cries,— Around with anxious heart I turn my eyes; Swiftly the phantom glides, nor form I see, Left is the founding room to grief and me. —Move on ye rolling years; your tardy pace, Serves only to prolong a wretched race; I seem to hear their call, they softly say— Soon shall our series bring the destin'd day When thou must visit this silent abode, The house of Nature, and the work of God.
A VULGAR ERROR DETECTED.
There is no greater error than the opinion, that manufacturers can flourish only where labour is cheap. The reverse of this opinion is true. Sir William Temple ascribes the poverty of Ireland entirely to the low price of labour in that country. Mr. Young in his agricultural tour through England, remarks that agriculture and manufactures flourish most in those towns and counties where provisions and labour command a generous price. It is necessary, in order to give industry its highest vigour, to hold out to men such liberal encouragements as shall animate them with the prospect of accumulating property, and thereby of bettering their condition: and this can never be done where labour and provisions are very cheap. Hence we find that all cheap countries are poor and idle. These facts, it is to be hoped, will serve to remove the ill-grounded fears and prejudices of those men who croak over all attempts to establish manufactures in the United States. In spite of the vulgar fashion of thinking upon this subject it is a truth, that America enjoys more advantages to become a great and manufacturing country, than any other nation upon the face of the earth.
NOTICE;
Is hereby given to all persons, FORWARNING them not to purchase two notes of hand, that executed to Samuel Randolph sen. The first, payable in September next, for thirty-seven pounds, the second, payable the September following, for the sum abovementioned, as he has not fulfilled his contract to me, I am determined not to pay the same until the said Randolph performs his contract to me: as witness my hand, this 29th day of December, 1796. ALEXANDER VANWINKLE.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living on Cooper's run. Bourbon county, some time in October last, HARRY, a mulatto man, about six feet high, about twenty-five years of age, whoever apprehends him, and secures him, so that I get him, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges if brought home to MARY MOREN. Feb. 4, 1797.
The FULLING BUSINESS.
I WISH to inform the public, that I have removed from South Elkhorn, to Miller's mills on the main road leading from Bourbon to Limestone, where I carry on the fulling and dying in its various branches. And for the advantage of people at a distance, that wish to favor me with their custom, I will attend at Mr. Wm. Scott's store in Bourbon every first day of Bourbon court, to receive cloth, and deliver it when done, and at Mr. Samuel Jamisons in Cynthiana, every first day of Harrison court. Those that choose to favor me with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner, and as soon as the nature of the business will admit. William Allison. Feb. 4, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on
Aarons run, Clarke county, a sorrel Mare, about thirteen hands and a half high, thirteen years old, a small white spot on the near side of her neck, some white hairs mixed through her, and very gray in her forehead, branded on the near buttock thus, W, appraised to 10l. ABRAHAM VANEATON. Nov. 6, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near
Brambletslick, a bay filley, two years old, about thirteen and a half hands high, a small star in her forehead, branded IH on each shoulder, appraised to 6l. BENJAMIN ELY.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living
on the Rolling fork, near Cloyd's creek, a brown horse, four years old, with a star in his face and his near fore foot and both hind feet are white, branded on the right jaw I, he appears to have a brand on the near shoulder but not legible, he has white hairs in his flank, about fourteen hands one inch high, appraised to 10l. BEN. SCANTLAND. October 18, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the
waters of Tick creek, a roan horse four years old next spring, about fourteen hands high, a blaze face, appraised to 12l. Likewise a bay horse four years old next spring, about thirteen hands high, a bald face, some white spots round his neck, a switch tail, a praired to 6l. JOHN YOUNT. December 21, 1796.
ISRAEL HUNT,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Cross street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and attention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 1, 1796.
A PETITION will be presented to
to the next general assembly, to permit all preemptions in this state, which hath been lost by interferences, to be located on waste and unappropriated lands in this commonwealth. Jan. 16, 1797.
An account of the alteration and present state of the Penal Laws of Pennsylvania—also an account of the Gaol and Penitentiary House of Philadelphia; can be had at the Office of the Kentucky Gazette.
To the Public.
OBSERVING an advertisement in the Kentucky Gazette, of Wednesday, January 18th, 1797, signed James Simpson, saying he has one hundred and twenty-five acres of first-rate land that includes Bourne's mill, which he offers for sale; I would thank Mr. Simpson to inform himself of his right before he involves himself and others in a tedious and vexatious law-suit. The public is hereby cautioned not to purchase the above-mentioned land, as I stand ready to shew any person a prior and better right, which right remains in me. JACOB HUNTER. Jan. 30, 1797.
N.B. I also forewarn all persons from cutting any timber on said land. J. H.
FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND IN THIS STATE:—
5000 acres on the waters of Rough creek, which empties into Green river.
4000 acres on Cumberland road, near Pottinger's station.
1000 acres in the big bend of Green river, ten miles above Barnett's station.
1600 acres near Severn's valley, on the waters of Salt river.
3000 acres in Shelby county, joining Leatheman's settlement.
400 acres on main Elkhorn, six miles from Frankfort, 45 acres cleared.
ALSO, 200 acres of an Illinois grant, opposite the Falls of Ohio.
And a large body of Land in the big bend of Tennessee river.
This will inform those who incline to purchase, that I have lately returned from exploring most of the above mentioned lands, particularly that on Tennessee—and find it to be a body of soil, timber, water and range, superior to any I have ever seen. The above mentioned tract on Elkhorn, will be either sold or rented.—For terms apply to the subscriber in Lexington.
BENJ. S. COX. Feb. 2.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on a creek, known by the name of Rich-land creek, a dun Mare, two years old, neither branded nor docked, she has a black spot on her near shoulder. The owner is desired to come and prove property, pay charges and take her away. JOHN ORR. Harrison county December 19. 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living
in Franklin county, on the Kentucky river, near Mitchel's ferry, a black horse colt, two years old, about thirteen hands and a half high, has three white feet, has a crooked blaze face, neither docked nor branded; appraised to 9l. JOHN JOHNSON. Oct. 23, 1796.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL TRACTS OF LAND,
LYING on the N. W. side of the Ohio river, nearly opposite the mouth of Little Sandy. Each tract contains about 217 acres.—For terms apply to the subscriber. A. F. SAUGRAIN. Lexington, Feb. 3.
NOTICE, to those whom it may
concern—That whereas I have purchased of Richard Chinoweth of Jefferson county, an arbitration bond on Col. Wm. Fleming of Virginia, and have given him in exchange, my due-bill for fifty six pounds in merchandise; but have been credibly informed since, that there is a deception in the bond, this is to forewarn any person from trading for, or taking an assignment on the said due-bill, as I am determined not to discharge it until I hear to the contrary. JOHN CLAY.
THE partnership of RINGELLY and
WATKINS is about to be dissolved, and as I shall leave the State of Kentucky some time early in March not to return, all those indebted to the firm are requested immediately to come forward and settle their accounts as our necessities puts it out of our power to give any further indulgence. J. WATKINS. Lexington, Jan. 29, 1797.
To the Patrons of Literature.
HAVING with infinite concern observed the little attention that is paid to the instruction of youth in the grammatical principles of the English language in most of our schools, both in town and country; I find after the most accurate enquiry into the state of the case, and deliberate investigation of the subject, that this enormous neglect must be principally attributed to the manner in which the fundamental & indispensably necessary science has hitherto been treated.
There are indeed a few systems extant which merit a considerable degree of esteem; but these being originally designed for young men who have been initiated in classical studies, are consequently unfit for the information of the ignorant, and entirely above the capacities of children.
The majority of treatises which have heretofore been published on this subject, are written in such a latinized, prolix and circumlocutory style, that they are almost (if not altogether) unintelligible not only to pupils, but also to teachers who have ever been favored with a liberal education: as for those few more philanthropic writers, who have condescended to write for general information, they have done it in so loose, superficial and unsystematic a manner, that their performances are utterly inadequate to answer the end proposed.
In order therefore, to remove these difficulties—clear all obstructions from the way of the learner, and, in a word, render all persons inexcusable, who will not acquaint themselves with the constituent principles of their Mother Tongue; I propose publishing a concise and comprehensive system, equally free from an unnecessary prolixity and an abstruse brevity: my whole ambition being to merit the approbation and encouragement of my fellow citizens, by endeavoring to promote a more general diffusion of grammatical knowledge amongst all classes, and particularly those who may not have an opportunity of learning the grammar of other languages.
CONDITIONS.
I. The work shall be comprised in a small duodecimo volume, printed with a good type and neatly bound in boards—price Forty-One & Two Thirds Cents, the one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the remaining half on the delivery of the work. II. Whoever shall procure twenty subscribers, shall be entitled to one copy, extra. III. As soon as five hundred subscribers are obtained, the work shall be immediately put to press. IV. If the above number of subscribers be not procured before the 25th of April next, the money received shall be punctually returned to each subscriber. V. The subscribers names shall be prefixed as patrons of the work. S. WILSON. ** Subscriptions received at the office of the Kentucky Gazette, and by all those entrusted with subscription papers.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment on two bonds given by me to Benjamin Neely for the payment of 500 dollars each, dated the 28th day of October 1796, one of which on demand, the other payable on the 25th day of December last, as I am determined not to pay either, until said Neely complies with his bond to me for the conveyance of 200 acres of land for which the above mentioned bonds were given. JONATHAN JEWEL. Jan. 30, 1797.
N.B. All persons indebted to me either by bond, note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment, as no further indulgence can be given. J. J.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on
Tick creek, a black Mare, rising two years old, twelve and a half hands high, has a star and snip, the nigh hind foot white, the other three white on the inside, paces, appraised to 5l. 8s. Also, a brown Mare, rising two years old, twelve hands high, no particular mark, trots, appraised to 4l. 10s. NATHAN GARRETT. December 10, 1796.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
MAN WAS BORN TO CRY.
Tune, The Indian Philosopher.
WHEN May's sweet bloom, in vernal hue, Enraptur'd all creation through, And spread its sweets on high, I walk'd the rural mead along, And heard a shepherd chant his song, "That man was born to cry."
"Thus sung," he cry'd "sweet Philomel (And thus his notes were heard to swell And mount the azure sky) "The various ills which curse the ground, "Convinc'd me of this doleful found, "That man was born to cry."
The merchant sends his ships afar And runs the risque of horrid war, In foreign realms to pry; Till winds and storms destroy his gain— Then this great truth he owns, in pain— That man was born to cry.
The lawyer for his client states, Invokes, demurs, pleads, lies, debates To all eternity— Till sick, and torn by gouty pains, He proves, by poor and weak remains, That man was born to cry.
The priest, with fancied powers of mind, To heal the sick, and cure the blind, To heaven directs his eye: But as our sins increase with age, He's more convinc'd through ev'ry stage, That man was born to cry.
The youth by fickle love once stung, Attempts—(his soul with horror wrung) Another maid to try— He roves, till fasten'd to a wife, He's then convinc'd, through his life— That man was born to cry.
A N E C D O T E.
Mr. — having hired a coachman, was telling him the duty he required, concluding, 'You will attend with the rest of my family every evening at prayers.' 'Prayers, sir!' says the descendant of John. 'Why, did you never say your prayers?' asked Mr. —. 'I have never lived in a praying family.' 'But have you any objection to say prayers?' 'No, sir, I have no objection, but I hope you will consider it in my wages.'
MAN'S LICK, 15th Jan. 1797.
THE subscribers will lease for three years from the first of March next, their SALT WORKS at Man's Lick—or sell one undivided fourth part of said Lick, together with all their property on the premises, consisting of Salt Kettles, Wagons, Oxen, an excellent Horse Team, a flock of Cattle and Hogs, and all the Tools and Implements necessary for carrying on the business of Salt making. There is on the premises a sufficient number of good Cabbins for the accommodation of a family and work hands, Stables, &c. a small Farm, containing upwards of twenty acres, ten of which is excellent Timothy Meadow, the balance divided into convenient lots, and the whole under good fence. Any person inclining to lease or purchase, will be informed of the terms, by applying to JOHN SPEED, on the premises. From a purchaser a small part would be taken in MERCHANDISE. w3† THOMAS & JOHN SPEED.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the eighteenth day of February next, I shall attend at my house on the premises, on Meadow run, a branch of Clear creek in Shelby county, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of said county; then and there to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to identify the entry made in the name of Henry McQuatt, for 500 acres upon a treasury warrant, on Clear creek, and on the south side of Meadow run, to include a cabin marked H. A. and to ascertain the improvement, boundaries and other special places called for in said entry and to perpetuate the testimony and to do such other acts and things in the premises as by law the said commissioners are authorised and directed to do. Henry McQuatt. January 19. 1797. W*3†
Blank Bonds for sale at this Office.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers well engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given—Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in MERCHANDISE. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
44 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 fame.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Davis, Complainant, AGAINST Spencer & Uriah Humphreys, } Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that 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 Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D.C.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
Ezekiel Haydon & Thomas Haydon, } Complainants, AGAINST Thomas Jennings. } Defendants. Thomas Allen &c. } IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Thomas Allen not having entered his appearance, and given security, according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of the state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, do appear here on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting-house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the mouth of Jessamine, Fayette county, a bay Horse, with a blazed face, six years old, about fourteen hands high, posted, and appraised to $1. WILLIAM BELL. Nov. 17, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Eagle creek, a bay mare, fourteen hands high, branded D on the near buttock, has had the poll-evil, she has a star in her forehead, is 8 years old, appraised to 15l. WILLIAM KEE.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the waters of two mile creek, Clarke county, two & a half miles from Winchester, a bay mare, with a star in the forehead, a spot of white hairs in each flank, and white spot on the point of the near shoulder, no perceivable brand, about fourteen hands high, twelve years old, appraised to 4l. JAMES DUNCAN. November 28.
Taken up by the subscriber living on Muddy creek, Madison county, a bay mare, 9 or 10 years old 14 hands one inch high, a small star, dark mane and tail, has on a 3s. bell with a leather collar, some saddle spots; appraised to 12l. DAVID HENDERSON. Nov. 1796.
A. & J. W. HUNT, WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
38 200 acres of Land
FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from Lexington to major Henry's mill, six miles from Lexington and six miles from Georgetown: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadows as in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardier, who is fully authorized to make sale by me, ROBERT BENHAM.
22 TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harbinson's and Thomas Harbinson's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq. living near the premises. Wm. McBRAYER S.
15 THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale I will employ a number of journeymen—and a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given. A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. Dec. 8, 1796 THOMAS HART.
28 FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Bryson, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for public business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation. For terms apply to the subscribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same. THOMAS IRWIN, JOHN A. SEITZ. LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
NOTICE. WE, or either of us, will attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby, on the second Saturday in February next, at a settlement of John Bowman's and Edward Wertherton, assignees of Thomas Brian, on Fox run, adjoining Miller's line, then and there to take the depositions of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting the said settlement, and do such other acts as may be agreeable to law. Jno. Bowman, Edw. Wertherton.
STRAYED from Lexington, on the night of the eleventh of this month, a likely black HORSE, about five feet high, supposed to be seven or eight years old, I recollect no brand, one of his fore legs speckled from his knee upwards, which is remarkable. The evening after his elopement, he was seen at Mr. Thomas Steel's, in the neighborhood of Mr. Jacob Froman's Iron works, in Woodford county. A generous reward extra of what the law directs, will be given to any person delivering the said horse to me at Lexington. All persons are cautioned against secreting or making use of said horse, otherwise than the law prescribes. Purchasers of horses are requested to pay attention to this, as I am induced to believe he will be offered for sale. JACOB WOODSON. January 23, 1797. tf
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Jackson, Complainant, AGAINST John Briscoe, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next February court, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE just arrived and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
M E R C H A N D I Z E, WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington, Cynthia, E. Winters's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River. MOODY & DOWNING December 19, 1796.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER. 25
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favors, and hopes by attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has removed his shop, (some time since) on Croft street, at the lower end of Col. Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its branches. He has received from the settlement, an assortment of the best leather, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as neat as any made in Philadelphia. He wants five or six Women's Workmen, to whom good wages will be given. tf Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably. JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796. tf
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
THE partnership of M'Coun & Castleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no farther indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun. A STORE will be continued by the subscriber, in the house lately occupied by M'Coun and Castleman, where he means to sell on low terms. JAMES M'COUN. Lexington, August 13, 1796.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM Mr. Haydon's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay Horse, running 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is on one of his fore legs from his ankle down very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by an old hurt, but now perfectly well—he trots and canters tolerable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, tho' carries his head low; I am told there was a man passed through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the circumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me, in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and doubly so for the thief. MATTHEW WALTON. December 15, 1796.
THIS is to inform the public, that Fulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's ferry on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice. Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dyed-blue or green. JOHN McMILLIN. N. B. He takes in cloth in capt. Sharp's, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Currier's the second Tuesday in every month.