The Kentucke gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1787-09-29 00:00:00

and Russia, which had not come to any one point of difference which there was in opinion between the cabinet of the Porte and the people, he declared, in case such event should be the result of their conversation, he would use every means to settle all difficulties if the parties were disposed to peace; but should his endeavors prove unfortunate, he should observe a strict neutrality.
Extract of a letter from Valparaiso, April 27. "The Queen of Lisbon, a frigate of 36 guns, bound from hence to Lisbon, was with a Portuguese galley that had been cruising about these islands, and had taken several vessels; a short engagement ensued which lasted two hours, and the Queen having most of her men killed and wounded, struck her colors, and is brought in here, to the no small joy of the inhabitants."
H A L I F A X, June 21. By the late intelligence from England, we find the Russians and Turks are actually at war. That France seems determined to take part with the Turks. That the other powers appear rather disposed to stand aloof at present, than to engage on either side. A fleet of 33 sail of Russian men of war were expected in England, on a visit having arrived to provide horses, &c. for them.
BOSTON, April 6. The following are handed to us true copies of two intercepted letters from one of Shays's officers to his friends in Charlemont. They were attached to being insured, by a person of credit, at Dover, in the state of Vermont, March 12, 1787, and are here inserted verbatim et literatim:
"To my wife and parents and brothers and sisters and other friends wishing to hear of us may find you all well as they leave us and I hope soon follow you all. I shall give you a small peck of time there as gone over from here to Canada of a very large number from back of here that the will be in the state of Vermont under Canada and the proposals to settle under the King, and are moving from these parts to go to Ohio having a large number of men and a party to go to the state of Ohio to look of room to go and farm tools and three years provision this may be depended upon and that they are leaving their farms at Connecticut and back here."
"Now I tell this opportunity to write to my friends in the bay to inform them that the state of this world is such as will I contend with a number of officers of this State which are under the protection of Canada which informs me that they are ordered to be quiet with a good gun and bayonet and ammunition by the first of May and further that the preparation of war at the northland is so considerable for some time past and further more that Congress is at Albany with the articles of peace to be fixed and the agreement to be fulfilled which is out of their power. I have no news at the present but I saw a number of the C. States at Cypre's will give my regard to my father and mother and to all our sisters and brothers. I expect to be at home the first of June and I expect I shall come to the old farm without being missed by any of you. If any thing turns up now I will write to you all and let you know at Cypre's where I am and I can get a letter from your friend and well brother and I desire to be remembered to all Shays's boys. I am well I am not going to the lake. I expect to be there to morrow wishing you well."
Walter Avery. W O R C E S T E R
Extract of a letter from Worcester, dated May 22. "Last night about two by men under arms, surrounded the house of Doctor M c Intosh, of this town, took the Doctor prisoner, and made their escape towards Vermont, leaving with Mrs. Pomeroy a letter, of which the following is a copy, verbatim et literatim, which you are desired to publish if convenient."
"This is to Certify the Common-wealth of the Massachusetts that the persons now taken are in the State Resolved as hostages to secure the Life of John Parmeter and Henry Me Cutler who are condemned to Death by Said State, and to assure you that if the above persons are not by Death by Said State, that the persons taken as above shall be put to Death in the same manner as soon as the news arrives and that without Delay, and therefore pray you not to be Deceived but pray to save Life."
Previous to the insurgents capturing Dr. Pomeroy, they made a prisoner of Yale, M c Culloch, Esq. of Orange, as he was returning home from a journey. Doctor Pomeroy found means to make his escape; Mr. M c Culloch, as we are informed, was carried a prisoner into the State of Vermont; but a number of spirited militia, hearing of his high handed outrage, soon rounded themselves, and were in pursuit of the rebels, who, gaining information
of the intent of them, threw up their hands to surrender to the General Government, and were received into the service of the United States.
B E N N I N G T O N, May 7. A most unmerciful and unprovoked attack was made on the house of Mr. M c Intosh, the following particulars may serve to show the barbarity of the attack, and to encourage a more and more vigorous prosecution of the rebels.
On Monday night about 100 of the rebels from Massachusetts, who had fled from thence, and from other parts of the State, in the disguise of Continental soldiers, entered the house of Mr. M c Intosh, and demanded the keys of the house, and the keys being given, they entered and began to plunder the house, and to search for Mr. M c Intosh, who was not at home. They then began to search for the keys of the house, and the keys being given, they entered and began to plunder the house, and to search for Mr. M c Intosh, who was not at home. They then began to search for the keys of the house, and the keys being given, they entered and began to plunder the house, and to search for Mr. M c Intosh, who was not at home.
The Sheriff of the county, on being informed of the attack, went to the house, and found Mr. M c Intosh, who was not at home. They then began to search for the keys of the house, and the keys being given, they entered and began to plunder the house, and to search for Mr. M c Intosh, who was not at home.
The Governor and Council of Vermont have given the Sheriff a warrant to arrest the rebels, and to bring them to trial, and to punish them according to the laws of the State. The rebels are now in the State of Ohio, and are expected to be brought to trial in the State of Vermont.
N E W Y O R K, April 12. It appears by a return of the army lately made to the Ennui of Russia, that their number consists of forty regiments of cavalry, consisting of 6,319 men, and thirty-two regiments of infantry, consisting of 23,300 men, making in the whole 29,619, exclusive of guards and artillery; and that twenty-five regiments of cavalry, with fifteen of infantry, with five companies of engineers, are now in the State of Ohio, and are expected to be brought to trial in the State of Vermont.
Aug. 7. The General Congress, on the death of Franklin, at the late session, have divided that State into two districts, and appointed Col. D. Kennedy, brigadier general of Washington district, and Colonel William Boke brigadier general of Elkhorn district. They have likewise appointed the honorable William Coke, William Neilson, and George Ethridge Esquires, delegates to wait on Congress, for the purpose of being admitted into the federal Union.
From the late information received on the people of Kentucky, Cumberland, and unwary travellers to and from those countries, by the Creek and Chickamauga tribes of Indians, the State of Franklin has lately resolved to place a strong garrison at the mouth of Highwantee river, in order to give a check to the future progress of such a banditti of blood hounds, who make it their business to live by their prelates' excursion, and likewise to secure the great number of emigrants that are daily setting on the frontiers of Franklin.
L E X I N G T O N
Late accounts from the lower parts of Virginia say, that there is the appearance of the greatest scarcity, be it ever known, the drought has been so great this summer, that a number of people have cut down their fields of Indian corn, in order to save the fodder, and prepare the land for feeding; Twenty shillings per Barrel is offered for corn and take it as soon as it is gathered.
The General Muster for the County of Fayette is appointed on Thursday the twentieth day of October next at Lexington.
ALL PERSONS indebted to Alexander and James Parker, and their heirs, to come in and settle their accounts before October next, for they need not expect any further indulgence.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed from the subscriber living near Shady Branch, the latter end of February a likely bay filly, a year old in April, branded with an H on her forehead, has a large star in her forehead. Whoever takes up and brings said filly to the subscriber may get her again, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges paid by Sept. 26. JOHN CALAHAN.
THE subscriber has been to inform the Public that there is now a new and improved Patent Mill on a structure that will save the expense of and under the same circumstances as the best of November last, the present time of the execution of a mortgage on a farm situated in the county of Fayette, and the subscriber has the honor to inform the Public that the said farm is now in the hands of the subscriber, and the subscriber has the honor to inform the Public that the said farm is now in the hands of the subscriber.
A FRESH CARGO
Just opened to Sale in LEXINGTON by THOMAS JANUARY, Consisting of a Complete Assortment of DRY GOODS Also, CHOCOLATE, TEA, BROWN SUGAR, TEA COFFEE, CUPS AND SAUCERS, RICE, ROBIN, JAMAICA SPIRITS, STRONG BEER, EMPAY, POTTEES, &c. &c. &c. Which he means to dispose of very cheap for CASH.
Fayette County September 12, 1787. I hereby give notice to the Gentlemen subscribers to an article of agreement, bearing date the tenth day of July last, for the purchase of 1000 acres on Col. John Harris's lands on main Licking, That we, Hyranto Turpin Esq. and myself, agents for said Harris, shall meet them at Brays Tavern in Lexington on Thursday the first day of November next in perfect readiness to proceed to the place, lay off their lots agreeable to contract, and give them possession. The strictest punctuality will be necessarily observed in this case on my part, and therefore hope, no neglect will take place on the part of the subscribers. The public utility of this measure if carried into effect, will merit the approbation of this country; but in a particular manner of those Gentlemen who hold large possessions of lands contiguous to that place, whom, I have not a single doubt will liberally contribute. This settlement will consist of twenty six men, situate within ten miles of the Ohio river, on the bank of main Licking. JOHN CRITTENDEN.
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