The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-10-08 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE
NUMBER 4.]
Saturday, October 8, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
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JOHN PEEBELS.
July 26.
ISRAEL
HUNT,
BOOT &
SHOE
MANUFAC-
TURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Cross street, one door 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.
He wants six or eight more good journeymen, and none other need apply to whom generous wages will be given; also one or two apprentices.
Lexington, October 1, 1796.
NOTICE TO PURCHASERS.
WHEREAS Gen. George Rogers Clarke, who claimed seventy-three thousand nine hundred and sixty-two acres of land, in two surveys, lying on the Ohio below the mouth of the Tennessee, did on the 24th day of October, 1795, sell to Humphrey Marshall esq. the said land, and the said Marshall, on the third day of June, 1796, did transfer the same to Robert Morris esq. of the city of Philadelphia. Now, this is to warn all persons from buying the aforesaid land from the former proprietor.
ROBERT MORRIS, by
CHAS. W. BIRD, his
attorney in fact.
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DESERTED, from my detachment, this morning, Thomas Dunton , and Samuel Saunders , both private soldiers in the second sub-legion. Dunton is about five feet ten inches high, blue eyes, light hair, and well proportioned; took with him some part of his uniform clothing. Saunders is about five feet eight inches high, dark eyes and hair, and dark complexion, rather slender built; took with him a light infantry cap, and some uniform clothing. The above reward will be given for delivering them to any officer of the legion, or securing them in any jail in the United States, and all reasonable expenses paid, or TEN DOLLARS for either. It is highly probable they will make for the Rapids of Ohio, or the mouth of Kentucky, as they were seen early in the morning making downdwards.
B. GAINES, Capt. U. S. L.
Greenville, June 22, 1796.
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Foreign Intelligence.
Germany.
MUNICH, June 26.
A Courier from Inspruck for the Arch-Duke Charles and Count Wurmser, passed through this town yesterday and bro't the alarming news that the French have taken Bolzen. Another French column after securing the passage of Schult has advanced into the valleys of Fiemme and Muntler.
VIENNA, June 16.
Gen. Beaulieu has lost the command of our army in Tyrol. It is said he is sick—Gen. Melas has succeeded him provisionally. The command in chief was successively offered to the prince of Hohenlohe, to the field marshal Devin and Clairfayt, but they refused it. His majesty the emperor at last entreated gen. Wurmser to recognize Beaulieu's army and save his hereditary dominions.
We hear much of the formidable preparations going on in Tyrol; but it is also confidentially reported, that the state of Tyrol have sent word, that the country would be lost, if an adequate army was not immediately sent to protect it against an invasion. Government to excite the Tyroleans to take up arms, has offered a reward of twenty-four kreuzers to common volunteers, besides the usual rations of bread; and a poor Austrian grenadier receives only seven kreuzer a day! The archduchess who resides at Inspruck has also promised to distribute her whole collection of golden snuff boxes, watches, candlesticks and snuffers, amongst the brave Tyroleans who shall distinguish themselves against the French robbers. This has produced no effect, but the Tyroleans are a cunning set of people, and are not much to be depended on, they are remarkable for their plianess of speaking and their propensity for joking, and under the mask of bluntness and innocence they say the bitterest truths to the first lords of the country and pass the most biting satires on the follies and corruption of great folks.
Prussia.
BERLIN June 25.
We hear that our court has not given up the hopes of restoring by its mediation, peace to the German empire, and it is believed that the negotiation with the French Republic, which has been carried on without interruption, has, for its object, far more important arrangements than the mere fixing of a line of neutrality.
The Ambassadors from all the north of Germany have already repaired to Hildesheim, where the congress of the German states who wish to procure peace by the mediation of the king of Prussia, will be held.
England.
LONDON, June 8.
It is furnished by many, who pretend to be well informed, that Mr. Pitt and Lord Chancellor, are not at Walmer Castle, on a party pleasure merely, but that they are there to have a readier communication with M. Charretier, who has for two or three weeks been a constant resident at Dover.
What real ground there may be for the above surmise, it would be presumption to decide; of one thing, however we are certain, that ministers will omit no opportunity of bringing about a safe and honorable peace.
June 27.
The fortifications about Dover Castle have undergone several material alterations; of the new works, the most useful part is a battery of thirty-two pounders, on a level with the water's edge.—From this battery, if necessary the men can retreat to the castle, ascending by a perpendicular shaft which has been cut through the solid rock.
July 9.
By letters received from Jersey, we learn, that General Gordon, the commander in chief there, having received intimation that a considerable French force had been collected in the neighbourhood of St. Maloes and Granville, and which was daily increasing, and that all the boats on the coast had been put in requisition, was preparing against an attempt upon that island, which he had reason to believe would speedily be made.
Dumourier has sent forth at Humbergh another political work, entitled "The Answer of General Dumourier to the report of the Deputy Camus." In this he pursues his design of conciliating the Republican government. The concluding passage is, "My journeys, my solitary life, my studies, my whole existence, belong to my native country; and when I shall conclude my unhappy life may the inscription on my tomb be, "Here lies a free Frenchman."
France.
PARIS, June 9.
The day before yesterday the criminal tribunal of this city, condemned to death Aspasia Migelli , aged twenty-two years, daughter of a runner to one of the late French princes. She is the same person who was concerned last year, May twenty-third, in the assassination of the deputy Reiland, in the midst of the hall of the convention, and who also intended to murder Boissy d'Anglas, the president. They attempted by all possible means to save her, by advising her to plead lunacy; Boissy d'Anglas himself, whose attendance was requested, endeavored to excuse her, but she maintained obstinately she was no lunatic, and really intended to murder Boissy d'Anglas. The fortitude she displayed, assimilated to exalted heroism.
July 1.
OFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Army of the Rhine and Moselle.
Head Quarters at Kehl, the 26th and seventh Messidor (twenty-fourth & twenty-fifth of June). The General in Chief to the Executive Directory.
I received your courier of the second Messidor (twentieth of June) directing me to pass the Rhine. This morning at nine o'clock, we made ourselves masters of the entrenchments of Kehl. Our troops have occupied the right bank of the river ever since three in the morning; We could only effect the passage opposite Kehl; the astonishing overflowing of the Rhine for two days had so inundated the isles where the troops were to land at Gambshelm, that it was impossible to land on firm ground.
The incredible obstacles that were to be overcome might have occasioned doubts of the success of such an enterprise, attempted by any other troops than French. The bravery of the soldiers, the calm courage of the officers who directed the attacks, surmounted every difficulty. In no part, as I have already informed you, could we make a first debarkation on terra firma.
After having landed on the isles, with which the Rhine abounds, it was necessary to drive the enemy from them, to attempt other passages, and to establish ourselves in them;—this circumstance rendered a surprise impossible, and naturally afforded time for reinforcements to arrive. The rapidity and good conduct, however of all the attacks, deprived the enemy of these advantages.
All the entrenchments of the isles were carried at the point of the bayonet without any firing; the enemy had only time to make a discharge of grape shot, from each of the pieces of cannon that defended the isles; and those that might have saved themselves were pursued with so much vigor that they had not time to destroy the little bridges that served them as points of communication. We got possession of them all.
The attack of the entrenchments of Kehl offered much greater obstacles. We could only make it with our infantry. It was necessary to open on
the enemy in a very considerable plain defended by their cavalry. We could not oppose our own cavalry to theirs, for it was impossible to embark them; the artillery that followed the first embarkation was equally useless, for it could not be conveyed over the isles, but the intrepidity of our troops supplied the want of means. We made use of the artillery that we took, and it was sufficient to take artillery-men with us, who were soon in a condition to act upon the enemy.
The 2000 men embarked were not sufficient to resist the reiterated attacks of the enemy, whose camp of Wiltette put them in a condition to make them, and the very vigorous fire from all the entrenchments which it was necessary to carry; the flying bridge, which on ordinary occasions might have acted in a very short period of time, could not be got ready in less than five or six hours; the excessive rapidity of the Rhine rendering the anchorage and manoeuvring so difficult that we ran the risk, for want of prompt and speedy succour, of losing the fruit of our enterprise.
It was necessary, for an instant, to deprive those who had passed, of all means of retreat, in order to save them. I gave orders for the return of all the boats that had carried the first division of troops, in order to send the necessary succour; this manoeuvre was made with sufficient speed, and we were enabled to begin with success the attack of Kehl.
The first redoubt on the plain was defended by five mortars and five thousand men. The attack and carrying of it were completed at the same instant. The artillery we took afforded us the means of answering that of the enemy with advantage, and of making the attack of the other entrenchments which were successively carried with equal courage. At nine in the morning the enemy were entirely driven from Kehl, and our troops pursued the enemy in the road of Offembourg, and took from them 3 pieces of cannon and many prisoners.
Our artillery of the Isle of Rhine seconded by a well directed fire, the attack of the works which were within their reach. The loss of the enemy in this affair was very considerable in killed and wounded.—We took between seven and eight hundred men, two thousand muskets, and fifteen or sixteen pieces of cannon.
The attack of Gambshelm had not the hopes for success; the isles on which the troops ought to have landed were covered with water from the swell of the two preceding days; this obstacle, however did not stop us; the debarkation was made in open day under the enemy's fire, and the troops engaged up to their middle in water, during which they attempted to land; but the rapidity of the current which separated them, did not permit them to recover their boats; they repassed to the left bank in the best order. The soldiers shed tears of rage to see their courage arrested by obstacles which it was impossible for them to overcome.
This attack was commanded by the general of division, Beaulieu, he having under his orders the general of brigade St. Suzane, the adjutant generals Bellevane, Lechalleur, and the chief of battalion of engineers, Hoicevin. The troops destined for this service immediately returned to the attack of Kehl to support those which had passed; the passage of Kehl was commanded by the general of division Berniot; the different attacks were directed by the adjutant generals Montrichard, Abbatulai, Dacoen, and the chief of the brigade of engineers, Boifgerard; the reserve by the general of brigade Tholem. General Desaix, commanding the centre of the army, took that of two divisions as soon as they had passed. The distinguished conduct of all these brave officers merits the highest encomiums. I must not forget to give you the most advantageous account of the talents and activity of the general of brigade Regnier, chief of the staff major of the army; the immense business of his office did not prevent him from taking the most active part in all these affairs,

and rendering the most signal services I had charged the adjutant generals. Abbatucci, Belleve, Dacien, Montchauchard, and the chief of the brigade of engineers, Boissier, and Dedon, the chief of the battalion of pontoniers, with a survey of the Rhine, the preparation for a passage, and with all the details which an operation of such importance demands. Nothing could equal the intelligence with which these preparations were made, but the intrepidity and talents which were displayed in the execution.
The troops which have passed to Kehl, are the 2d battalion of the 3d half brigade, and the 1st of the sixteenth Light Infantry with the thirty-first, eighty-ninth, and fifty-six infantry of the Line. The Chief of battalion, Beodelievre, commanding the second battalion, of the third half brigade of Light Infantry, particularly distinguished himself in the attack of the redoubts; the wounds which he received did not prevent his continuing at his post—he is known for one of the bravest officers of the army. The address, the bravery, and the zeal of the battalion of Pontoniers did not a little contribute to our success; they worked without intermission for sixty hours.
The General Lajolais, altho, not on the service, requested of me at the moment of attack, that he might lead, as he perfectly knew the localities of the place; this knowledge was highly useful, and his example did not a little animate the courage of our troops—I will impart to you other acts of courage which have marked his day. One of the most remarkable is in the manner in which the first edoubt on the plain was carried; the soldiers after having leaped into the ditch before the escalade, threw showers of stones upon the defenders who threw down their arms, when they saw the French upon the parade and forcing the gorge.
If the enemy had known of this enterprise it would have been almost impossible—it is fortunate that they were the dupes of all the false attacks and movements which we made to conceal it from them; They were equally ignorant in the town of Strasbourg; they knew nothing of the preparations till the moment that they could not be concealed from them; that was the passage of the boats upon the branch Mabile; on the fifth at Mid-day I made the gates be shut, that the enemy might not obtain further intelligence.
In the midst of the eulogies which I have bestowed upon all those who have concurred in this operation, I regret that I have to complain of the Watermen of Strasbourg, whose bad disposition has been carried to its height: those of whom boats were requested for the expedition, refused the rudders to the requisition of the chief of the Pontoniers. Your Commissioners with the administrations of the town were obliged to make domiciliary visits to procure them, this retarded the passage two hours, and day began to appear before the departure of the first boats; so that the false attacks which were begun, must have given the alarm along the whole river.
I hope we shall soon be in a position to extend our right hand to the army of Italy, and our left to that of the Sambre and Meuse.
You will excuse me, Citizen Directors, for not having sent you my report as soon as the passage was effected I considered our station upon the right bank of the Rhine as very uncertain, until the re-establishment of the bridge as we had neither Artillery nor Cavalry, and it was impossible to pass them over.
The bridge is just finished between Kehl and the isle of the Rhine. It is about two hundred and fifty toises; the rest of the army is now passing.
Health and Respect,
(Signed) MOREAU.
P.S. I have this instant received an account, that our troops have driven the enemy from Neumuhl, taking from them one hundred men of the free corps of Ginaly, with a carriage; the swiftness of the horses saved the gun.
Annexed is the plan of the attacks; they were perfectly executed, except at Gambtheim; but I assure you, it was not the fault of the troops.
July 2.
It is certain that our troops are at Bologna, in the territory of the Pope, and that we have exacted a contribution of four millions, and made Cardinal Vincetti, the papal legate prisoner.
The Frankfort Gazette, however,
affirms, that the French consent to spare the Pope's dominions, on the following conditions. 1st. The Holy Father will pay, within a short term, the sum of fifty millions of livres, or five millions of Scudi in Specie. He will give us fifty of the most valuable pictures and finest statues in Rome, and at Bologna, in the Borghese gallery, and in the Clementini Museum. 2d. He will supply us with a great number of horses and mules. The same paper adds, that the Pope has already accepted these terms, and sent a part of the money and horses.
The Marquis de Gallo, Ambassador from the King of Naples, has left Basil to come to Paris, for the purpose of negotiating a treaty of Peace with the Executive Directory. He is accompanied by Mr. Babbitt, Secretary to the Embassy.
July 3.
Private but authentic letters announce a fresh victory gained by General Moreau, on the other side of the Rhine. The Cuirassiers of the Emperor are almost cut to pieces.
July 4.
The Ottoman Ambassador is arrived in France. He passed through Chamberry on the 25th of June and may be expected at Paris in a few days.
Extract of a letter from the Commissary of the government with the army of the Rhine and Moselle; dated June 26.
Citizen Directors,
I gave you an account of the passage of the Rhine. Our army receives considerable reinforcements both of infantry and cavalry on the right bank. The bridge of boats, which leads to Kehl is firmly established, and the communication by that means greatly facilitated.
There was an action yesterday evening, in which a hundred prisoners were made, who arrived here this morning.
Our towns, as before assured you, are in the most respectable state of defence.
HAUSSMAN.
Letters from Switzerland state that all the emigrants, without distinction of age or sex, have just received orders to leave all the cantons before the first of August. The sick and infirm may remain till the first of September.
American Occurrences.
New-Providence.
NASSAU, August 2.
We are well informed, that all the French ships of the line have left Cape Francois. It is supposed destined for North America, or to cruise in quest of the homeward bound Jamaica fleet.
The people of Turks-Island have been very frequently alarmed of late by the appearance of several French frigates in that passage.
August 19.
It is said that the French squadron seen to the Northward and Westward of Bermuda, was destined for some port in North America, for provisions, for which the French at Cape Francois are represented to be in great want.
We are told, that some French cruisers were lately hovering about the entrance of the Gulph passage, waiting for the appearance of the fleet from Jamaica, that was to sail the first instant.
Rhode-Island.
PROVIDENCE, August 27.
By a gentleman of undoubted Veracity from Cape-Nicholas-Mole we are informed, that 117 British officers died there from the second to the seventeenth ult. and that the mortality among the troops has been proportionably great.
A letter from a British officer of dragoons at the Mole mentions, that of the Regiment to which he belongs, only three officers beside himself survive.
New-York.
NEW-YORK, September 8.
By the Cygnet, from Humburgh; we have been favored with Humburgh papers to July 11 inclusive, which we shall endeavor to have translated as expedient as possible.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Cygnet from Humburgh, has obligingly informed us, that the last intelligence received was, that the French
had passed the Rhine, taken Kehl, with five hundred prisoners, and had penetrated considerably into Suabia; that the Austrians had been obliged to leave the lower part of the Rhine with precipitation, leaving much baggage, &c. That the French army was rapidly advancing to Frankfort.
From the recent successes of the French, it was the general and daily expectation of the citizens of Hamburg, that a peace would soon take place between the Emperor and the French Republic.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
By the Peggy, capt Bunce, in forty-nine days from Hull, we have London accounts to the evening of the thirteenth July; being three days later than the advices by capt. Clay, lately arrived Philadelphia, in the Hamburg. The defeat of the Austrians by gen. Moreau, since his crossing the Rhine; and the continued apprehensions of a rupture between Great-Britain and Spain, are articles of the first importance.
CAPTURE OF COLUMBO
Letters from Madras dated 22d of February, received over land at the India house, confirm the intelligence we gave a few days ago of the capture of Colombo, which, with all other dependencies belonging to the Dutch on the island of Ceylon, surrendered on the fifteenth day of February to his majesty's forces, under the command of gen. Stuart—The property found there is immense; that of individuals is secured to them; but three dutch East Indiamen, richly laden, and all other public property, will be shared by the captors.
Maryland.
BALTIMORE, September 1.
Yesterday arrived at the fort the schooner Polly, capt. Fisher, in twelve days from fort Dauphin.
On Monday the twenty-second ult. capt. Fisher fell in with three French frigates, which he says, were commanded by capt. Barney; that he failed in company with (but did not speak them) till Friday evening last, when he lost sight of them, in latitude 28 73 bearing E. by S. from Cape Henry.—That the next morning (Saturday) captain Fisher saw seven sail of British vessels, viz. one seventy-four, one sixty four, one sloop of war, one corvette and three frigates, which had just come out of the Capes, and steered E. by S. That he supposed capt. Barney to be about ten leagues a head of them—capt. Fisher says, the British vessels had a tender a considerable distance before them, which he saw tack about and give a signal that he had discovered something a head—capt. Barney was in fifteen fathom water.
September 2.
Mr. Thomas Jones the pilot of the ship Frederick, informs that he saw on Sunday last about ten o'clock, A. M. three French ships of war, two of them were frigates, the other appeared to be a sixty-four or seventy four; at the same time six British ships of war in sight, two sixty-fours and three frigates and a sloop, who immediately gave chase to the Frenchmen, the latter who appeared to be very much unconcerned until the British were within a few miles of them, they crowded all sail and pushed.
Some suppose that the above French ships are those belonging to commodore Barney, but from other intelligence it seems very improbable, however should it be the commodore, we have full confidence in his manœuvres, being persuaded they will never catch him, unless paying very dear for it.
September 3.
Schooner Dorchester, Smith, in thirteen days from St. John's, (Porto-Rico)—Left there brig Fame, of Portland, carried in by a French cruiser called the Fly or Fish from Philadelphia & condemned, also the ship Mount Vernon for trial.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, September 7.
From the Courier Francaise.
A courier dispatched from Port San Domingo reached Cape Francois on the eighteenth of August, and brought intelligence, that a French corvette just arrived at San Domingo had announced, that the fleet of Don Solano, which, united with that of Richery, is composed of thirty-two ships of the line, may momentarily be expected, the corvette having been only a few days a head of the fleet.
The island of Dominica has been
taken by Victor Hughes from the English.
Tortola, one of the Virgin islands, has also been taken, and sixty English merchantmen were captured there by the Republicans.—The island is entirely ruined.
The British have almost entirely evacuated St. Lucia, where they occupy only Morne Fortune, from which they will also soon be driven.
Captain Mudey, of the Pennsylvania, sixty-three days from Amsterdam, lately arrived in this port, says, that about two hours after leaving the Texel, he was brought to by a frigate French built, and carrying French colours, who fired three shot at him, an officer dressed in the national uniform boarded him, and affected to speak to captain Mudey, in French, and not to understand English, examined the ships papers, and afterwards captain Mudey invited the officer to a glass of wine, who drank success to the French Republic. Captain Mudey could not but smile at the intended deception, however he drank the toast heartily, and the English officer finding his deception unsuccessful took his departure.
September 10.
FROM CADIZ.
A letter from Cadiz of date the 25th July, received by a gentleman in this city, indicates a rupture between Spain and Britain, as not very remote, supposed to be accelerated by the prevailing influence of French politics in the Spanish councils.
Captain Stanford, of the Schooner Harriet, nineteen days from Nevis informs that previous to his sailing, accounts had been received there of a vessel at Martinique, in twenty five days from England, the captain of which brought intelligence, that a rupture with Spain seemed to be inevitable.
Extract of a letter from Jeremie, dated August 11.
“The troops of Cayer marched against Irois, the principal post which defends Jeremie on the west side. The attack was vigorous, but the defence was still more so. The besieged after having made several successful sallies, routed at last the besiegers and pursued them to Fort Tiburon.
“At the same time the posts of Plymouth being informed by their spies, that the camp of Perin was unprotected, the garrison having joined the troops of Cayer, they sent detachments to the southern district, who took that post, made twelve white prisoners, carried off the arms and ammunition, broke the carriages of the cannon and afterwards retired.”
A captain arrived at New-York, states the loss of the French in the above affair to be five hundred men.
Extract of a letter from Port-au-Prince, dated August 13.
“The inhabitants here appear more lively and the affairs wear a more favorable aspect since their few days past, in consequence of a complete victory by De Bruges and O’Gorman over Jean Toussaint and his army, about twelve hundred strong. The particulars are, that Toussaint attacked the camp of Marebalais; De Bruges and O’Gorman then commanding there, were apprised of his intentions and were prepared. The attack was begun by Toussaint—the English troops made a false retreat, drew Toussaint's army into a plain, near which three columns of British troops were lying in wait, who all at once fell on the bigands and only about 100 of them escaped. The English forces have now advanced at least forty miles further into the interior part of that country, taken several camps and large quantities of arms and ammunition. We soon shall feel the good effects of this defeat.”
Virginia.
NORFOLK, August 26.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Cadiz, to his friend in this town, dated 23d June, received by the brig Nancy, Capt. Corran.
“I wrote you the sixth inst. by the Schooner Charlotte, capt. Phinney, via Baltimore, since which nothing political or commercial has transpired, except the French marching into Loughorn and taken possession of all the English stores there, which was very valuable. The French fleet is still moored in this bay, and admiral Manners is cruising off with one ship of the line and a frigate less than the French.”

New-Jersey.
TRENTON, September 6.
Captain Jeffrey, of the brig Two Sisters, arrived at New-York, from Cape Francois, says, news was received shortly before he left there; that Tortola had surrendered to the two French Frigates, one of which was the Insurgente: and thinks the intelligence may be depended on.
Lexington, October 8.
A letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in this town, received by the last post, states, that the President of the United States declines serving in that capacity longer than the time of his present appointment.
VICTORY OF THE FRENCH ON THE RHINE.
In the sitting of the Council of Five Hundred, July 6, the following message was delivered:
The Executive Directory to the Council of Five Hundred:
"Citizens Legislators,
"Victory is as faithful to the armies of the Republic in Germany, as she has been in Italy. We have to announce to you a battle gained at Renchen.
"The army of the Rhine and Moselle, after its brilliant passage of the Rhine, had successfully engaged in several combats, which, were the prelude to the most important operations. A general battle took place on the tenth at Renchen. The Republican troops alternately employed, in imitation of the skilful chiefs who commanded, that national boldness which overthrows every thing that opposes its impetuosity; and that unshaken courage which resists every effort. The enemy left in the power of the French ten pieces of cannon, twelve hundred prisoners, six hundred horses, and a field of battle covered with dead bodies,—Their loss is enormous. Such is the expression of Moreau, the commander in chief.
"The army of the Sambre and Meuse, did not remain a passive spectator of the victorious march of the Rhine & Moselle. The divisions which had fallen back behind the Rhine, forcibly repassed that river at Cologne, between Coblenz and Andernach. A corps of the enemy which defended the right bank, was compelled to fly with precipitation."
From the (Philadelphia) Aurora.
In the Aurora of August 19, we already remarked that the retreat of the Republicans from the Lahn was not owing to the superiority of the Austrians, nor the consequence of a defeat; but a skilful maneuvre which insured the most important advantages to the French. We have also maintained that the crowding of the Austrians in pursuit of Kleber's corps promised the most splendid successes to the Republicans and that prudence commanded Gen. Jourdan not to push forward towards Frankfort, before Moreau had crossed the Rhine, which we announced would be effected above Mannheim.
All this is partly verified, and partly in such a train as not to admit the least doubt of its being speedily accomplished. The project of crossing the Rhine between Mannheim and Landau, near Gammheim and Kettig, where the operation was least dangerous, failed, owing to the accidental overflowing of the river. But Providence seems to guide the Republican army to the spots where the most splendid and decisive successes can be gained. The attack against Fort Kehl was at first only intended as a feint; the real attack near Gammheim miscarried from the height of the waters of the Rhine; The French were then under the necessity to attempt the passage near Fort Kehl, and where the strongest fortifications and innumerable other obstacles seemed to render every effort useless, was taken in a few hours; Offenburgh, and Friburgh the capital of Austrian Brisgau, surrendered, and the theatre of the war is at once transferred from the exhausted territory of the petty German princes, to the hereditary dominions of the Emperor, which had not yet been invaded during the whole course of war, and which were so well protected, that after the loss of Belgium, the imperial ministry supposed they might without any danger of territorial losses continue the war, and that the French could only ravage the German principalities, which did not affect, but mult on the contrary promote the interest of the Emperor.
There is no doubt that the Executive Directory will take every necessary measure to support Moreau in his new and most important conquest, and
enable him to improve his victories by overrunning Suabia, Bavaria, Tyrol and Austria. The passage being effected near Kehl, the Republicans have their communication with France, and an easy supply of provisions secured; the bridge near Strasbourg is on one side protected by the citadel of that city and on the other by the batteries of Fort Kehl. The whole army of the Rhine and Moselle, except a few detachments left in the defiles of the Vange, will undoubtedly have taken the road to Brisgau; all the Republican troops in the Department of the Upper Rhine, and the French corps near Bale will also successively join Moreau as he advances up the river towards Bavaria and Tyrol.
And what means have the Austrians to oppose to the victorious march of the Army of the Rhine and Moselle? The position of Wurmler near Mannheim, is not less than seventy miles from the spot where the Republican army effected the passage; he cannot leave that position without exposing the grand army of the Archduke Charles to be hemmed in by Jourdan in the mountains of the Wetterwald; he cannot keep that position without running the risk of his Communication with Austria being cut off by Moreau, who being near the palles of the Black Forest will certainly not have failed to secure them, and by this he must have baffled beforehand, every Project of the Austrians against his own army.
The head quarters of the Archduke Charles are, according to the London papers, at Mulheim; consequently two hundred and forty miles north of Fort Kehl; though he resolve to hasten to the relief of Wurmler, Jourdan's whole forces will fall on his rear, and one half of the Austrian army must consequently be destroyed before they can get out of the difficult passages in the Wetterwald.— If the Archduke determines to keep his present position, nothing less than the ruin of his whole army can be expected.
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
AT a meeting of the board of the Transylvania Seminary, on the twenty-fourth inst. for the purpose of electing a president—the Rev. JAMES MOORE was unanimously elected. A committee was deputed to wait on him, to enquire whether he would accept of the presidency. In conformity to their wishes, he has accepted of it and will enter upon the duties of his office, agreeably to the design of the institution, on Monday the third of October next, at the seat in Lexington, where every exertion will be made to forward young gentlemen in the pursuit of liberal science.—The College is situated in a handsome and healthy part of the town; is furnished with a Library and Philosophical Apparatus. Students may be agreeably accommodated in the town and its vicinity; and from the attention which will be given both by the trustees and professors, we hope the public will find it their interest to patronize their infant Seminary.
Lexington, Sept. 25, 1796.
MONDAY, 3d Oct. 1796. The Board of Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary.
RESOLVED, that this Board adjourn to Monday next, to meet precisely at ten o'clock, A. M. at the house of Mr. Clay in Lexington, as business of importance respecting the union with the Kentucky Academy, will be discussed—and that the same be inserted in Mr. Bradford's and Mr. Stewart's papers.
JACOB E. LEHRE, T. S. C. 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 Bardsdown—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.
W. M. BRAYERS. October 5. 116ff
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. Lexington, October 8.
One thousand Acres.
TO BE SOLD,
A Tract of valuable LAND, lying on the north branch of Beech fork, thirteen miles from Harrodsburgh, four from Springfield and five from Walton's lick. This rich spot will be exchanged for lands in Pennsylvania or Maryland, or for cash at a low price—the terms may be known by applying to Mr. Benjamin S. Cox, Lexington.
IT is to inform the public, that Falling 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 Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Currier's the second Tuesday in every month. September 28.
A JOURNEYMAN TOBACCONIST WANTED,
To whom good wages will be given, by GEORGE POPE, Lexington.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber, a mulatto fellow named Reuben, about fifty years of age, about six feet high, has a mark on one of his ears; lips in his speech and forward in conversation, his under lip hangs more than common—any person apprehending said fellow and bringing him to me, living in Washington county, Kentucky, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, MARK HARDIN.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTURER,
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 Cross 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.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on Wednesday the sixteenth day of November next, I shall meet with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Franklin, at the spring near the widow Mitchell's in the said county, to establish the spring and improvement called for in an entry of 804 acres, made in the name of Thomas Withers, the fifteenth day of May, 1780, & to do such things as shall be necessary to perpetuate the said claim. JO. LEWIS, attorney for THO. WITHERS.
October 7.
NOTICE.
WE shall attend commissioners, appointed by the court of Mason county, on the second of November next, on John McCalister's preemption on Mill creek, a branch of the N. fork of Licking, near Fitzgerald's mill, in order to take the depositions and perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses, respecting said McCalister's claim: and do such other acts as shall be judged necessary and agreeable to law.
ALEX. & JAS. PARKER. October 6.
NOTICE.
WE shall attend commissioners, appointed by the court of Mason county, on the third of November next (and if necessary on the day following) on John Boyd's preemption, on the head waters of Limestone creek and the waters of the north fork of Licking, in order to take the depositions and perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses, respecting said Boyd's claim; and do such other acts as shall be judged necessary and agreeable to law.
ALEX. & JAS. PARKER. October 6.
NOTICE.
WE shall attend commissioners, appointed by the court of Mason county, on the third of November next, on David Haney's preemption, on the south side of the north fork of Licking, about one mile above messrs. Sloe & Broderick's mill, in order to take depositions and perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses, respecting said Haney's claim; and do such other acts as shall be judged necessary and agreeable to law.
ALEX. & JAS. PARKER. October 6.
NOTICE,
THAT commissioners, appointed by the court of Clarke county, agreeable to an act of assembly entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of lands, and for other purposes," will attend on the seventh day of November, where an old buffalo road crosses a run now called Pretty run, about two miles east of the yellow bank, on Slate creek, with certain witnesses, in order to establish an entry made at that place in the name of William Chiles, of 850 acres of land, and do such other things as may appear necessary.
WALTER CARR, att'y for WILLIAM CHILES. October 5.
WILLIAM WEBB, on the 9th day of June 1780, entered 500 acres upon a treasury warrant, on a branch of a creek running into Licking, known by the name of Flat creek, including a cabin & improvement, at a spring about twelve miles nearly a south east course from the upper blue licks, on the east side of said branch and upon both sides for quantity. And whereas, Wm. Webb, on the 29th of June 1780 entered 450 acres upon a treasury warrant on the waters of flat creek, adjoining the before recited entry on the south side, to include sundry cabins built by Thomas Clark & co. and afterwards in Feb: 1785 surveyed the same in two surveys. Being desirous to perpetuate testimony to establish the calls in the said entry and surveys, has obtained an order from Clarke court appointing Commissioners to meet pursuant to act of assembly entitled 'An act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes.' Notice is hereby given, that the said Commissioners will meet at the house of cap. John Downing in the county of Clarke, adjacent to the said lands, on the 27th of Oct: for the purposes aforesaid, and such others as the said act points out justifies, and thence proceed to the places specially called for in the said entries and surveys, and examine sundry witnesses that will be then introduced. Wm. Webb. Sept. 19 '96.
N. B. The commissioners to continue to sit until the business is done.
IT IS NOTICE all persons whom it may concern, that I shall attend with the commissioner appointed by the county court of Clarke, on the 8th day of November, 1796, if fair, if not, the next fair day, and if we do not finish the business the first day, proceed from day to day until we do. Beginning at a large black oak tree marked H. C. near a pond, now known by the name of Pond Lick, on the waters of Slate creek, it being the beginning and special place called for in an entry of one thousand acres, made in the name of Joel Lepcomb, and running across the branch and down from the pond on both sides for quantity. Also shall from thence proceed on as above mentioned, to a white oak tree marked H. C. on a small branch of Licking it being the beginning and special place called for in an entry made in the name of Joseph Sandage, for six hundred acres of land, on a trace leading from Pond Lick to Mud Lick and running down the branch on both sides for quantity. And from thence proceed to a white oak tree marked H. C. at a large Lick, now known by the name of Mud Lick, on a small branch of Licking, it being the beginning and special place called for in an entry of one thousand acres, made in the name of John White, and running across the branch and upon both sides for quantity. Each of them bearing date the 30th of November 1782—in order to take the deposition of sundry witnesses to perpetuate testimony to establish the beginnings and special places called for in said entries; agreeable to an act entitled, "an act for ascertaining the boundaries of land, and for other purposes," and do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and that the law authorizes.
LAWRENCE YOUNG. Sept. 30, 1796.

POWER OF TYRANTS.
WHAT dreadful havoc doth the tyrant's power Produce! 'Twould make a savage blush to hear The frightful tale. The soil of Europe's red With crimson gore, of men, by nature free, But doom'd to feel the weight of tyrant's power. At their command they're drag'd to fight, and there to meet the virtuous sons of Freedom, with Uplifted swords: who e'nerous arms ensure Them victory. A proof of which, in num'rous Battles fought, and vict'ry's won, since '89, By Gallia's sons—when Brunswick's duke with Ninety thousand slaves, was sent to conquer France. His order thus—"Go veterans, Crush the rebels—spare nor age nor sex, but Let all France be one vast heap of ruins." Then wak'd the conqu'ring arm of Freedom's sons; 'Twas wild career of tyrant's they arrested, Drove those base wretches far beyond the Rhine, And loud proclaimed to all—The Rights of Man. Since then, the tyrant's power has oft defec't The edifice of Freedom, and for a while, The baneful influence had tak'n effect; But like the bright effulgence of the globe, Altar' beclouded, still retains its beauties. An AMERICAN.
FOR SALE,
The BRICK BUILDING
ON the lower end of Main street, in which the subscriber at present resides—It is in good repair, and very convenient for a family. Also two thousand acres of
VALUABLE LANDS,
On Raven creek, Harrison county—This land is superior to most of the land in that quarter; it lies well for farming and is well supplied with spring water; the creek is another great convenience, and probably will answer for a mill seat; the range for stock is excellent. Mr. Andrew Hampton who lives joining this land will shew it. As no tract will better admit of a division, I will sell it in any quantity that may suit the purchaser; but would prefer selling the whole to one person—he title is indisputable. Also one hundred & sixty seven acres, on the north fork of Goose creek, Jefferson county, adjoining the lands of Capt. Abraham Price. This land is equal in quality, timber, and spring water, to any in the state. A deed of general warranty will be made to the whole of the above property. The terms (reasonable) may be known by applying to the subscriber, who will receive in payment, Cash or Negroes . A credit may be had for part of the purchase money.
I have on hand and daily expect a further supply of
MERCHANDIZE;
Which will be sold very cheap for Cash, & such articles of Country Produce as may answer
WILLIAM WEST.
Lexington, October 8.
LANDS of the UNITED STATES
Treasury Department, August 3, 1796.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby Given, In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the eighteenth day of May one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, entitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the Territory north west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," that the sections or lots of land described in the annexed schedule, lying in the several ranges of townships, which were surveyed in pursuance of an ordinance of Congress passed on the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, will exposed for sale at Public vendue, in the town of Pittsburg in Pennsylvania, on the twenty-fourth day of October next, and thenceforward from day to day until the first day of December ensuing unless the said lots shall be sooner sold, in the manner, and on the terms and conditions herein after mentioned, to wit:
 1st. The said sections or lots shall be sold under the direction of the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and such person as the President of the United States may specially appoint for that purpose.  2d. The said sections or lots shall be sold to the highest bidder, but no sale can be made for less than two dollars per acre of the quantity of land containing such lot or section.  3. The highest bidder as before mentioned, must deposit at the time of sale, one twentieth part of the purchase money, in the hands of such person as the President of the United States shall appoint to attend the sales 
for that purpose, which will be forfeited, if a moiety of the sum bid, including the said twentieth part, shall not be paid within thirty days from the time of sale.
4th. Upon payment of a moiety of the purchase money in the manner before mentioned; the purchaser will be entitled to one year's credit for the remaining moiety; and shall receive from the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and the person who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, to direct the sales, a certificate describing the lot or section purchased and declaring the sum paid on account, the balance remaining due, the time which such balance becomes payable, and that the whole land therein mentioned, will be forfeited, if the said balance is not then paid; but if the said balance shall be duly discharged, by paying the same to the Treasurer of the United States, the purchaser or his assignee or other legal representative, shall be entitled to a patent for the said lands, on his producing to the Secretary of State a receipt for such balance endorsed upon the certificate. But if any purchaser shall make payment of the whole of the purchase money, at the time when the payment of the first moiety is directed to be made, he will be entitled to a deduction of ten per centum on the part for which a credit is authorized to be given: and his patent shall be immediately issued.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Schedule of sections of townships, or fractional parts of townships, to be sold at Pittsburgh, in pursuance of the 6th section of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May 1796.
   No. of Lot. Acres. Hundredths No. of Lot. Acres. Hundredths No. of Lot. Acres. Hundredths     2d township.   1 26 2 40 3 48   4 56 5 64 6 72   7 80 8 88 9 96   10 40 ea 11 48 ea 12 56 ea   13 64 ea 14 72 ea 15 80 ea   16 88 ea 17 96 ea 18 40 ea   3d township.   1 470 2 478 3 486   4 494 5 502 6 510   7 518 ea 8 526 ea 9 534 ea   10 542 ea 11 550 ea 12 558 ea   13 566 ea 14 574 ea 15 582 ea   16 590 ea 17 598 ea 18 606 ea   4th township.   1 518 2 526 3 534   4 542 5 550 6 558   7 566 ea 8 574 ea 9 582 ea   10 590 ea 11 598 ea 12 606 ea   13 614 ea 14 622 ea 15 630 ea   16 638 ea 17 646 ea 18 654 ea   5th township.   1 566 2 574 3 582   4 590 5 598 6 606   7 614 ea 8 622 ea 9 630 ea   10 638 ea 11 646 ea 12 654 ea   13 662 ea 14 670 ea 15 678 ea   16 686 ea 17 694 ea 18 702 ea   6th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   7th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   8th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   9th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   10th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   11th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   12th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   13th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   14th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   15th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   16th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   17th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   18th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11 720 ea 12 728 ea   13 736 ea 14 744 ea 15 752 ea   16 760 ea 17 768 ea 18 776 ea   19th township.   1 640 ea 2 648 ea 3 656 ea   4 664 ea 5 672 ea 6 680 ea   7 688 ea 8 696 ea 9 704 ea   10 712 ea 11

To the Patrons of Literature.
HAVING with infinite concern observed the little attention that is paid to the instruction of youth in the grammatical principals of the English language...
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...
The majority of treatises which have been heretofore published on this subject, are written in such a latinized, prolix & circumlocutory style...
In order therefore to remove these difficulties - clear all obstructions from the way of the learner, and, in a word, render all persons inexorable who will not acquaint themselves with the coefficient principles of their Mother tongue...
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...
NOTICE. WHEREAS on the twenty-fourth of June, 1780, John Fitzgarrald entered one thousand acres of land, on the South of the North fork of Licking...
WATCHES. THE subscriber has on hand a very extensive assortment of warranted Gold and Silver Watches, both French & English, with or without second hands...
PUBLIC NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust given by Jacob Myers to the subscriber, in order to discharge sundry debts & demands of said Myers's...
100 acres in Clarke county, on the waters of Slate creek; 800 acres, in said county, adjoining the Mud lick tract; also 6000 acres, adjoining the last mentioned tract...
1200 acres in Jefferson county, about four miles below the mouth of the Rolling fork; also one thousand acres in said county, on the south side of Salt river...
Also will be sold at Burdell's town, on the 22d day of November, sundry claims of said Myers, lying on the waters of Teneffe and Mississippi rivers.
The subscriber will convey the lands sold as above, by special warranty, as attorney for said Myers, one half of the purchase money must be paid down...
NOTICE. THAT pursuant to an order of the worshipful, the county court of Shelby county, I shall attend on the first day of December next...
FROM the plantation of Mr. George Trotter, one mile from Lexington, a light coloured sorrel Horse, about five feet high, five years old, blaze face, white hind feet and legs as high as the knee...
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on Monday the tenth day of October next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, I shall attend on Hardin's creek, alias Limestone...
STRATED. FROM the plantation of Mr. George Trotter, one mile from Lexington, a light coloured sorrel Horse, about five feet high, five years old, blaze face, white hind feet and legs as high as the knee...
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on Monday the tenth day of October next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, I shall attend on Hardin's creek, alias Limestone...
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near the mouth of Cedar, Franklin county a bay Horse, about fourteen hands high, shod before, no brand perceivable, appraised to fifteen pound.
CHEAP LANDS
The Subscribers purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river...
Five hundred acres, lying within six miles of the town of Cynthiana being one half of a thousand acre survey made for maj. John Molby...
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...
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,
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...
James Brown, Atty. 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.
THE partnership of M'Coun & Castleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment...
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.
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.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above.
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.
TAKEN up by the subscriber (Warwick) a bay Mare, nine or ten years old, thirteen hands and a half high, branded on the off buttock thus Ss along scar on the near shoulder...
JOHN BUTLER. May 19.
NOTICE.
I Purchased a Mare running at large, supposed to be the property of Andrew Lackey; but upon finding the mare she proves not to be the same - she is a chestnut sorrel, three years old...
JOSEPH MAN. September 1.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forbid all persons settling or making any improvement on my lands, contained in a grant of ten thousand two hundred acres, lying in Jefferson county on Cedar creek, Fern creek and Floyd's fork...
N. B. General Breckinridge is empowered to sell or lease. Jefferson county, Sept. 22.
NOTICE.
IS hereby given to all persons whom it may concern, that commissioners are appointed by the county court of Washington, under an act of assembly entitled "an act to ascertain the boundaries of land, & for other purposes," who will meet on Friday the fourth of November...
PETER CUMMINS. NICHOLAS RAY. September 28.
I Hereby caution all manner of persons from taking an assignment of, or purchasing a note of hand, passed by me to Peter Kerns, for the delivery of three hundred and fifty bushels of Indian corn...
THOMPSON TAYLOR. Jefferson county, Sept. 27.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT.
A PERSON who has been raised in the mercantile business. Also acquainted with teaching an English School in all its various parts; and for his fidelity can come well recommended.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near Boonborough, Clarke county, a bay Horse, fourteen hands high, fourteen or fifteen years old, a small star in his face, branded on the near buttock with something resembling a heart...
BENJAMIN ORSBURN. April 11.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near Boonborough, Clarke county, a black Mare, five or six years old, some white hairs mixed through her body, fourteen hands high, a twitch tail, a natural trotter, no brand perceivable, appraised to 10l.
Wm. FRENCH. August 14.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near the mouth of Cedar, Franklin county, two Mares, one a gray, about four feet three inches high, four years old, with a small bell on, no brand perceivable, appraised to 4l. 4s.
DANIEL STEVENS. July 20.
THE WILDERNESS ROAD from the Cumberland Gap to the settlements in Kentucky, is now completed. Waggons loaded with a ton weight, may pass with ease, with four good horses. Travellers will find no difficulty in procuring such necessaries as they may stand in need of on the road; and the abundant crop now growing in Kentucky, will afford the emigrants a certainty of being supplied with every necessary of life on the most reasonable terms.
The Printers in the different States are requested to re-publish this notice. JOSEPH CROCKETT, Commissioners. JAMES KNOX.

REID & Mc. ILVAIN, SADDLERS, RETURN their most grateful acknowledgments to those who have favored them with their custom, and hope for a continuance of the same. They beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they still continue to carry on their business in all its branches, at their old shop in Lexington, opposite Mr. Bradford's printing office, and at Versailles next door to Mr. Nutt's tavern. Gentlemen may be supplied with any article in the Saddling line, at either of the above places, on reasonable terms, by wholesale or retail. Orders will be thankfully received and executed with punctuality and dispatch. Lexington, Sept. 27.
Wanted Immediately, JOURNEYMAN FULLER, who can come well recommended. He shall have employment and good wages by applying to the subscriber at Maj. Morrison's Fulling mill, about six miles from Lexington, on Tate's creek road. LAZARUS ROGERS SEPT. 22. 13 tf.
FOR SALE, THE place whereon I now live, containing two hundred acres of first rate land, part of an old Military survey, within seven miles of Lexington, on which is a good hewed log house, covered with shingles, kitchen, smoke house, stables, corn houses, and a small barn, about forty acres of cleared land, under good fence, of which about five acres are in meadow, and two or three in blue grass pasture, one hundred and forty bearing peach trees; it is well watered. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Fayette county, near the big pond, head of South Elkhorn. WILLIAM JUETT. SEPT. 22. tf.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE TRACT OF WOOD LAND, LYING on Cane run, Fayette county, about three miles & a half from Lexington, containing 100 acres—for terms apply to the subscriber, living near the premises. WM. CHINN. tf $1w August 13, 1796.
NOTICE that on the first monday in November next, I shall attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Clarke, at Strodes station, in Clarke county, to perpetuate certain testimony, to establish certain calls and boundaries in an entry and survey of one thousand acres, on a preemption warrant, in my own name. And the same day, to perpetuate the calls and boundaries of an entry of four hundred acres in the name of Stephen Boyle, adjoining the aforesaid preemption, and do such other things as the law in that case directs. JOHN STRODE, sen. September 26, 1796.
WHEREAS Forest Webb, on the ninthday of June, 1782, entered 500 acres upon a treasury warrant, on a branch of a creek running into Licking, known by the name of Flat creek, including a cabin and improvement, at a spring, about twelve miles nearly a south easterly, from the Upper Blue Licks, on the east side of said branch, and on both sides for quantity. Being desirous to perpetuate testimony to establish the calls in the said entry, I have obtained from the court of Clarke county, an order appointing commissioners to meet in pursuance of an act of assembly, entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes." Notice is hereby given, that the commissioners will meet at the house of John Downing, on said land, on the twenty-seventh of Oct. next, and from thence proceed to the places specially called for in said entry, for the purpose aforesaid and such others as the law directs. They will sit from day to day, until the business is completed. FOREST WEBB, Sept. 19, 1796.
PUBLIC NOTICE. Commissioners appointed by the court of Clarke county, will attend on Monday the twenty-fourth day of October next, on a preemption of one thousand acres, made in the name of Isaac Davis, on Small mountain creek, adjoining Enoch Smith's preemption and settlement to the north, to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses to establish the calls made in said Davis's entry. On the same day commissioners will attend at the plantation of the subscriber, in order to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses to establish certain calls in his settlement location on Small mountain creek, agreeably to an act of assembly for that purpose. ENOCH SMITH. September 28, 1796.
CASH FOR HIDES. I WILL give Cash for Hides at my Tan-Yard, nearly opposite Col. Patterson's, on Water street in Lexington—where I will also take hides to tan on the shares. SEPTEMBER 1. JACOB KREIG.
SIGN PAINTING Of all descriptions, done by EMMOR TREGO, At Capt. WILLIAM ALLEN's. Lexington, August 11. 138p
FOR SALE, THAT large and commodious House, on Main street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Bryan, 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.
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 meadow as in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me, ROBERT BENHAM.
For Sale—The House and Lot WHEREON I now live, on Limestone 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 Ross.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, for a divorce from John Owens my husband, who has absconded from this state for upwards of fifteen years, and has since married another woman. REBECCA OWENS. September 20. 2t*
AS my wife Sally has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause—this is to forewarn all persons from crediting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. I also forewarn all persons from harboring her at their peril. BENJAMIN NEELY. September 21. $3w
WHEREAS my wife Mary hath eloped from my bed and board without any just cause—these are to forewarn all persons from dealing with, or crediting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debt of her contracting from the date hereof. Witness my hand, this seventh day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six. SAMUEL MILLER. Bourbon County, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
WHEREAS my wife Catharine Wells has made an elopement from my bed and board without any reasonable cause, and has also got into her possession a bond of performance from John Cockey Owens, for one hundred and sixty acres of land—which bond with other effects she means to put to some use not to my advantage—these are therefore to warn and forbid any person or persons from trading, dealing, or in any wise bargaining with the said Catharine, or in any wise crediting her for any sum or sums of money or property, as I am determined not to pay or fulfill any of her contracts whatsoever. JAMES WELLS. September 17, 1796. $3w
N.B. She likewise took three of my children with her, which I forbid any person or persons from entertaining, harboring or concealing at their peril, as I shall prosecute such, as the law in that case provides and directs. MATTHEW PATTON. June 8.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Hancock, Bourbon county. a bay mare, four years old, thirteen hands and a half high, branded on the left shoulder thus, WW a small star in her forehead, trots natural, long switch tail, appraised to twelve pounds. MATTHEW PATTON. May 30.
Taken up by the subscriber, near Boonlborough, Clarke county. a brown bay horse fifteen hands high nine years old, a star in his forehead, his off hind foot white, shod before with Corke shoes, a four shilling bell on, a patch joining the staple, branded on the near shoulder thus, L appraised to eighteen pounds. JOSEPH STEVENS. May 30.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SEITZ, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given. Lexington, 27th August, 1796.
This is to inform my friends, and the public in general, that I have just opened
A STORE, In Lexington, where I formerly kept Saddler's shop, at the corner of Main and Cross streets—Consisting of A Handfome assortment of Dry Goods, and Hard Ware—amongst which are a few sets of Saddler's and Shoemaker's tools complete. A most elegant assortment of Milliner's work, such as Bonnets, Hats, Caps, Feathers, and a number of other handsome pieces of Ornament for ladies. Together with a few lady's Watch Chains, and Gold Ear Rings; all of the newest fashion.
ALSO A large and general assortment of MEDICINE, Amongst which is the following Patent Medicine, (to wit.) Castor, Sweet, and British oil. Godfrey's cordial. Bateman's drops. Turlington's balsam of life. Anderson's pills. ALSO Madder Allum, Whiting, Ink-Powder, and a quantity of excellent Spunge; together with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. All of which will be disposed of at whole sale or retail, by the public's most obedient, humble servant. Aug. 25. BENJ. S. COX.
LAND For Sale. I have some valuable tracts of Land in different parts of this State; as well as upwards of one hundred thousand acres in the great bend of Tennessee, which is well known to be of the first quality. Any gentleman inclined to purchase, may be furnished on the most reasonable terms, and the titles indisputable; which may be seen, by applying as above.
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. 12muf
FOR SALE, The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.) 6000 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
STOLEN FROM the subscriber, living one mile below Abingdon, in Washington county Virginia, a large bay Horse, about fifteen hands high or upwards, four years old last spring, remarkably round bodied, trots and paces, has been worked constantly this summer, and rides very clumsy, has a small star and has been branded on the near jaw with something like I, but is not very perceptible, he is out of a Telo horse, and shews the marks of that breed, and is sleepy eyed, his mane and tail black, switch tail, light mane; was stolen about the night of the 25th of this instant. Any person securing the horse and thief so that he may be brought to justice, shall have thirty dollars reward, or for the horse fifteen dollars and reasonable charges, paid by me. August 31. ROBERT CRAIG.
A. & J. W. HUNT, WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
FRESH GOODS!
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.
WILLIAM MACBEAN,
At the Old Court House, Cross street, BEGS leave to acquaint the Merchants in Lexington and its neighbourhood, that he has imported from Philadelphia, an assortment of DRY GOODS, (in assorted packages) suited to the fall season; which he will dispose of on VERY LOW TERMS, for Cash or approved Notes, by whole sale only—Consisting of Woolen Cloths, Dimities, Boatings, Mullinets, Cankets, Printed Calicoes, Thicketts, Muslin, Corduroys, Handkerchiefs, Velvarets, Silk Bandanna do. Velvateens, Shawls, Fullians, Pins and Needles, Jeans and Jeanetts, Ivory Combs, Denims & Sattinets, Cutlery, Flax Linens, Hand-laws & Files, Belt Durham Mustard in bottles and casks, Small Looking Glasses in gilt frames, Small Engravings in handsome frames, Thermometers, Printed Books, &c. &c. Lexington, 23th August, 1796.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE plantation, containing near 300 acres, lying on Shelby's branch of Hickman, within half a mile of the Tate's creek road, Fayette county. About one half is walnut land, and the other excellent oak; about thirty acres cleared; it is well calculated for two plantations; there is three never failing springs; there is also a hemp mill which is very profitable in this country. For terms apply to the subscriber living on the premises. SEPT. 13. 13w SAMUEL SMITH.
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. Streusly, 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 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. WASHING
To be had at the subscriber's—and a few GENTLE BOARDERS will be taken, next door to Mr. Hudson the saddler, on Main street, Lexington. JOSIAS BULLOCK. May 23, 1796. 3w
GEORGE ADAMS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a 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.
Twenty Dollars reward. RUN away from the subscriber's plantation in Bulh'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. tf
BLANK DEEDS. Taken up by the subscriber, in Clarke county, near the mouth of Boona's creek, a bay Mare, about 8 years old, fourteen hands high, branded on the near buttock P, and the appearance of a brand on the near shoulder, but not plain, a white spot on the off arm, a small white spot on the near side, a star in the face, appraised to 15l. GEORGE ROUTT. May 9.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the head of Cane run, Fayette county, a dark brown Horse, about fourteen hands three inches high, five or six years old, branded on the near shoulder B, on the buttock something like an S, has a star in his forehead, trots naturally, appraised to 16l. 10s. T. HALL. October 9.